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FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
HARVARD STUDY LEADER
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Ionian Sea
Rome
SICILY
MALTA
ITALY SICILY
Mount Etna
Taormina
Syracuse
PalermoMonreale
Trapani
Porto EmpedocleAgrigento
Valletta
MALTA
Tyrrhenian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Sea Cloud II
On the front cover: Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. Above: view from Taormina
SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY GREEK TEMPLES GRACE
THE RUGGED LANDSCAPE OF THE ENTRANCING ISLAND OF SICILY.
Discover these pearls of antiquity aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II as she
circumnavigates Sicily on a classic seven-night cruise National Geographic
Traveler called one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime.” Embark the three-masted yacht
in Malta and sail to Sicily to first discover the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
Marvel after marvel follows, from Palermo’s mesmerizing Palatine Chapel in the
Palace of the Norman Kings to the Greek amphitheater in lovely Taormina, and
the well-preserved vestiges of one of the world’s most important ancient cities,
Syracuse. Sicily will reveal its rich and unique culture as you walk in the storied
cities once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds.
An optional three-day prelude is offered in Valletta, Malta.
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
2017
HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION2017 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS• Educational program with
lectures by Robert Darnton,
and other experts
• Seven nights aboard the
three-masted Sea Cloud II
• The capital city of Palermo,
once the intellectual capital
of southern Europe
• An exclusive reception at the
sumptuous Palazzo Gangi,
where the ballroom scene
from The Leopard was filmed
• Agrigento, whose Valley of
the Temples contains some
of the finest Greek ruins in
the world
• A special welcome and private
tour from the aristocratic
owner of a Baroque palazzo
in Syracuse
• Taormina, a romantic hilltop
town with shops and art
galleries, whose ancient
Greek theater is still used
for plays and concerts
Robert Darnton Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
Robert Darnton was educated at Harvard University (A.B. 1960) and Oxford University (B.Phil., 1962; D. Phil., 1964), where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After a brief stint as a reporter for The New York Times, he became a junior fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard. He taught at Princeton from 1968 until 2007, when he became Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard. Among his many honors are a MacArthur Prize Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, election to the French Legion of Honor, the National Humanities Medal
conferred by President Obama in February 2012, and the Del Duca World Prize in the Humanities awarded by the Institut de France in 2013.
He has written and edited many books, including The Business of Enlightenment: A Publishing History of the Encyclopédie (1979), The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History (1984, translated into 18 languages), Berlin Journal, 1989-1990, (1991, an account of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of East Germany), and The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Prerevolutionary France (1995, a study of the underground book trade). His latest books are The Case for Books (2009), The Devil in the Holy Water, or The Art of Slander in France from Louis XIV to Napoleon (2009), and Poetry and the Police: Communication Networks in Eighteenth-Century Paris (2010).
During this program, Robert Darnton will lecture on history and literature from the eighteenth to the twentieth century,“The Deep South of Europe,” and will cover general themes such as: How Italy Was Unified; Failed Revolutions; An Unending Ancient Régime; The Two Sicilies—Naples vs. Palermo; and literary themes clustered around The Leopard and Christ Stopped at Eboli.
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
HARVARD STUDY LEADER
MediterraneanSea
Ionian Sea
Rome
SICILY
MALTA
ITALY SICILY
Mount Etna
Taormina
Syracuse
PalermoMonreale
Trapani
Porto EmpedocleAgrigento
Valletta
MALTA
Tyrrhenian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Sea Cloud II
On the front cover: Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. Above: view from Taormina
SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY GREEK TEMPLES GRACE
THE RUGGED LANDSCAPE OF THE ENTRANCING ISLAND OF SICILY.
Discover these pearls of antiquity aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II as she
circumnavigates Sicily on a classic seven-night cruise National Geographic
Traveler called one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime.” Embark the three-masted yacht
in Malta and sail to Sicily to first discover the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
Marvel after marvel follows, from Palermo’s mesmerizing Palatine Chapel in the
Palace of the Norman Kings to the Greek amphitheater in lovely Taormina, and
the well-preserved vestiges of one of the world’s most important ancient cities,
Syracuse. Sicily will reveal its rich and unique culture as you walk in the storied
cities once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds.
An optional three-day prelude is offered in Valletta, Malta.
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
2017
HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION2017 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS• Educational program with
lectures by Robert Darnton,
and other experts
• Seven nights aboard the
three-masted Sea Cloud II
• The capital city of Palermo,
once the intellectual capital
of southern Europe
• An exclusive reception at the
sumptuous Palazzo Gangi,
where the ballroom scene
from The Leopard was filmed
• Agrigento, whose Valley of
the Temples contains some
of the finest Greek ruins in
the world
• A special welcome and private
tour from the aristocratic
owner of a Baroque palazzo
in Syracuse
• Taormina, a romantic hilltop
town with shops and art
galleries, whose ancient
Greek theater is still used
for plays and concerts
Robert Darnton Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
Robert Darnton was educated at Harvard University (A.B. 1960) and Oxford University (B.Phil., 1962; D. Phil., 1964), where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After a brief stint as a reporter for The New York Times, he became a junior fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard. He taught at Princeton from 1968 until 2007, when he became Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard. Among his many honors are a MacArthur Prize Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, election to the French Legion of Honor, the National Humanities Medal
conferred by President Obama in February 2012, and the Del Duca World Prize in the Humanities awarded by the Institut de France in 2013.
He has written and edited many books, including The Business of Enlightenment: A Publishing History of the Encyclopédie (1979), The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History (1984, translated into 18 languages), Berlin Journal, 1989-1990, (1991, an account of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of East Germany), and The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Prerevolutionary France (1995, a study of the underground book trade). His latest books are The Case for Books (2009), The Devil in the Holy Water, or The Art of Slander in France from Louis XIV to Napoleon (2009), and Poetry and the Police: Communication Networks in Eighteenth-Century Paris (2010).
During this program, Robert Darnton will lecture on history and literature from the eighteenth to the twentieth century,“The Deep South of Europe,” and will cover general themes such as: How Italy Was Unified; Failed Revolutions; An Unending Ancient Régime; The Two Sicilies—Naples vs. Palermo; and literary themes clustered around The Leopard and Christ Stopped at Eboli.
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
HARVARD STUDY LEADER
MediterraneanSea
Ionian Sea
Rome
SICILY
MALTA
ITALY SICILY
Mount Etna
Taormina
Syracuse
PalermoMonreale
Trapani
Porto EmpedocleAgrigento
Valletta
MALTA
Tyrrhenian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Sea Cloud II
On the front cover: Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. Above: view from Taormina
SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY GREEK TEMPLES GRACE
THE RUGGED LANDSCAPE OF THE ENTRANCING ISLAND OF SICILY.
Discover these pearls of antiquity aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II as she
circumnavigates Sicily on a classic seven-night cruise National Geographic
Traveler called one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime.” Embark the three-masted yacht
in Malta and sail to Sicily to first discover the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
Marvel after marvel follows, from Palermo’s mesmerizing Palatine Chapel in the
Palace of the Norman Kings to the Greek amphitheater in lovely Taormina, and
the well-preserved vestiges of one of the world’s most important ancient cities,
Syracuse. Sicily will reveal its rich and unique culture as you walk in the storied
cities once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds.
An optional three-day prelude is offered in Valletta, Malta.
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
2017
HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION2017 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS• Educational program with
lectures by Robert Darnton,
and other experts
• Seven nights aboard the
three-masted Sea Cloud II
• The capital city of Palermo,
once the intellectual capital
of southern Europe
• An exclusive reception at the
sumptuous Palazzo Gangi,
where the ballroom scene
from The Leopard was filmed
• Agrigento, whose Valley of
the Temples contains some
of the finest Greek ruins in
the world
• A special welcome and private
tour from the aristocratic
owner of a Baroque palazzo
in Syracuse
• Taormina, a romantic hilltop
town with shops and art
galleries, whose ancient
Greek theater is still used
for plays and concerts
Robert Darnton Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
Robert Darnton was educated at Harvard University (A.B. 1960) and Oxford University (B.Phil., 1962; D. Phil., 1964), where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After a brief stint as a reporter for The New York Times, he became a junior fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard. He taught at Princeton from 1968 until 2007, when he became Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard. Among his many honors are a MacArthur Prize Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, election to the French Legion of Honor, the National Humanities Medal
conferred by President Obama in February 2012, and the Del Duca World Prize in the Humanities awarded by the Institut de France in 2013.
He has written and edited many books, including The Business of Enlightenment: A Publishing History of the Encyclopédie (1979), The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History (1984, translated into 18 languages), Berlin Journal, 1989-1990, (1991, an account of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of East Germany), and The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Prerevolutionary France (1995, a study of the underground book trade). His latest books are The Case for Books (2009), The Devil in the Holy Water, or The Art of Slander in France from Louis XIV to Napoleon (2009), and Poetry and the Police: Communication Networks in Eighteenth-Century Paris (2010).
During this program, Robert Darnton will lecture on history and literature from the eighteenth to the twentieth century,“The Deep South of Europe,” and will cover general themes such as: How Italy Was Unified; Failed Revolutions; An Unending Ancient Régime; The Two Sicilies—Naples vs. Palermo; and literary themes clustered around The Leopard and Christ Stopped at Eboli.
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HAA Travels with your deposit of $1,000 per person.
Please return this form by mail to:Harvard Alumni Travels 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 Or by FAX: 617-496-4011
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SCHEDULE BY DAY SEA CLOUD II
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LIDO DECKCRUISE RATESPer person, double occupancy
n 204 to 206*$6,995 Cabin Deck. State Rooms. Twin berths, shower.
n 207 to 210 $7,995 Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 $9,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 218 to 223 $10,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 301 & 302 $10,995 Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 303 to 319 $12,995 Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.
n 401 & 402 $14,995 Lido Deck. Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. A Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (left) and Owner’s Suite (right)
SEA CLOUD II AMENITIES Five-star dining; gracious lounge and Lido Bar; mahogany-paneled library; gym; water-sports platform; air conditioning (individual cabin settings); marble bath; direct-dial telephone; safe; TV; radio; 220V current; bathrobes.
* Cabins 204-206 are available for single use
at no single supplement. Additional singles
will be calculated at a supplement of 25%
to 100% of the cruise rate.
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II; all meals during the cruise (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); wine with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks, water, and coffee. Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage; customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional prelude in Valletta, Malta; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN VALLETTA $1,395 per person (double occupancy). Single supplement $355. Includes two nights accommodations at the Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta; breakfast daily, TBA lunch and TBA dinner and one reception; excursions as per itinerary.
RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please call us at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due 120 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds
are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason.
HEALTH ADVISORY This is an active program that involves extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge.
INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA Travels upon confirmation.
RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2017. If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.
DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change.
QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected].
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Monday, October 16
AT SEA During a leisurely day at sea, experience the thrill of sailing aboard Sea Cloud II. Attend lectures and delight in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D
Tuesday, October 17
TAORMINA Step ashore for a morning walk through charming Taormina, with views of dramatic, snow-capped Mount Etna in the distance. Pass shops and art galleries on your way to the ancient Greek theater, still used for plays and concerts. B,L,D
Saturday, October 14
TRAPANI / SEGESTAExplore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either the hilltop medieval town of Erice, whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus, or Mazara del Vallo. The latter’s highlight is its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue Dancing Satyr, rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998.
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An optional three-day prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from October 9 to 12.
Wednesday, October 11
U.S. DEPARTURE Depart on an overnight flight to Malta. Thursday, October 12
VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUD IIArrive mid-morning in Malta and transfer to the Hotel Phoenicia for lunch. Then-Princess Elizabeth stayed in this Art Deco landmark in 1949, when Malta was still a British Crown Colony. Embark Sea Cloud II this afternoon. B,L,D
Friday, October 13
PORTO EMPEDOCLE /AGRIGENTO, SICILYPindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men,” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired UNESCO’s logo. This evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R, D Valletta, Malta (top), and Erice (above)
Sunday, October 15
PALERMOSicily’s capital was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel. At the Regional Gallery, view the chilling fresco, The Triumph of Death and admire the mosaics in the Norman cathedral in nearby Monreale. Enjoy a special reception at the Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed.
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Wednesday, October 18 SYRACUSESplendid Syracuse, at one time the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover its well-preserved theaters (where Aeschylus’ plays were performed) and the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome you to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and refreshments. In the evening, join the captain for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D
Thursday, October 19
VALLETTA/U.S. RETURN Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flights home. B
Diana Fountain, Syracuse
Spend two nights in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the medieval walled city of Mdina, Malta’s old capital. In quaint Rabat, explore the newly re-opened Wignacourt Museum which has a labyrinth of Hypogea, art galleries, and relics from the Knights of Malta. Also, see the Domus Romana, a first-century B.C. Roman house with exquisite mosaics. Discover the Neolithic Temple of Hagar Qim, one of the oldest freestanding temples in the world. At St. John’s Co-Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and see tapestries and armor at the Palace of the Grand Masters. A highlight will be a private reception at a 16th-century palazzo. Accommodations are at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta’s historic center.
OPTIONAL VALLETTA PRELUDE OCTOBER 9 – 12, 2017 Prelude Rate $1,395 Single Supplement $355
The Palatine Chapel, Palermo
Valletta harbor
2016 & 2017 HAA TRIPS
LAND & RAIL
TANZANIA SAFARI THE GREAT MIGRATION FEB 5–17, 2017
GATEWAY TO ICELAND (THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE)FEB 9–13, 2017 WITH JOYCE CHAPLINFEB 16–20, 2017 WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL IRAN IN DEPTHMAR 4–18, 2017
INDIA: SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTHMAR 8–24, 2017ALI ASANI
A WEEK IN BUENOS AIRESMAR 10–18, 2017 DORIS SOMMER
SPRING BREAK IN GREECE FOR STUDENTS & ALUMNIMAR 10–18, 2017
EXPLORING HAVANA, CUBAAPR 2–7, 2017OCT 12–17, 2017
SCIENCE & COOKING IN BARCELONAAPR 18–25, 2017MICHAEL BRENNER
FROM NEWGRANGE TO GLENDALOUGH ANCIENT & LITERARY IRELANDAPR 21–29, 2017 ALFIE ALCORN
JAPAN & CHINA ANCIENT & MODERN CONNECTIONSMAY 8–22, 2017 PETER BOL & ANDREW GORDON
VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE MAY 11–19, 2017 MICHAEL MCCORMICK
GEORGIA: A WEEKLONG SEMINAR IN TBILISI & GEORGIA’S WINEGROWING REGION MAY 26–JUN 4, 2017 CAROL SAIVETZ
NORWEGIAN SPLENDOR JUN 20–JUL 5, 2017
DISCOVER GREENLAND JUL 26–AUG 4, 2017FRAN ULMER
EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 15–27, 2017MARY GAYLORD
MYSTICAL INDIAOCT 15–31, 2017
SOUTHERN AFRICAN ODYSSEYOCT 19–NOV 5, 2017
PUEBLA & OAXACANOV 6–12, 2017
ARCTIC EXPLORER ON THE GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAINDEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018JULIE BUCKLER
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PATAGONIA EXPEDITION ON STELLA AUSTRALISJAN 5–17, 2017JARED DIAMOND ‘58
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT SANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH THREE NIGHTS IN HAVANAJAN 19–28, 2017
EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA ON LE SOLEALJAN 21–FEB 3, 2017DAVID AGUILAR
NEW ZEALAND BY SEA ON CALEDONIAN SKYJAN 29–FEB 11, 2017 JAMES COSTA
CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 9–19, 2017SUSAN SULEIMAN
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH TWO NIGHTS IN HAVANAFEB 18–27, 2017JONATHAN HANSEN
SAILING THE PANAMA CANAL ON SEA CLOUD IIFEB 20–MAR 3, 2017HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON
SOUTHERN INDIA & SRI LANKAON ISLAND SKYMAR 24–APR 7, 2017
JAPAN BY SEAON CALEDONIAN SKYAPR 13–26, 2017MARK VAN BAALEN
EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS LISBON TO LONDON ON LE BOREAL APR 30–MAY 9, 2017 JAMES SIMPSON
ADRIATIC & AEGEAN ATHENS TO VENICE ON LE LYRIAL MAY 8–16, 2017 HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN
SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II JUL 19–30, 2017 MICHAEL SHINAGEL
CRUISING THE RIVIERAS & ISLANDS OF ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN ON VARIETY VOYAGEROCT 14–28, 2017 THOMAS FORREST KELLY
MYSTIQUE OF THE ORIENT HONG KONG TO SAIGON ON L’AUSTRALOCT 17–29, 2017
RIVERS & LAKES
PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE ON ZAMBEZI QUEENMAR 1–16, 2017 CARLOS DIAZ-ROSILLO
DUTCH & FLEMISH LANDSCAPES ON AMAPRIMAAPR 19–27, 2017SUE SCHOPF
ELBE RIVER CRUISE PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON ELBE PRINCESSE APR 23–MAY 4, 2017JOHN STEWART
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON VOLGA DREAMJUN 7–17, 2017 JOHN STEWART
SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SILVER IIOCT 10–21, 2017 CATHERINE MCKENNA
PRAGUE TO THE SWISS ALPS DANUBE, MAIN & RHINE RIVERS ON ROYAL CROWNOCT 12–26, 2017TOM SIMONS
BORDEAUX, VINEYARDS, VINTAGES & CHATEAUX ON AMADOLCEOCT 18–26, 2017 CHRISTIE MCDONALD
FAMILY ADVENTURES & SPRING BREAK
TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARIDEC 23, 2016–JAN 3, 2017 WITH SCOTT EDWARDSJUN 21–JUL 2, 2017
NEW YEAR'S IN HAVANA A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBADEC 27, 2016–JAN 2, 2017
GREECE: A FAMILY ODYSSEY ON RUNNING ON WAVESJUN 22–JUL 1, 2017JONATHAN WALTON
FAMILY CHINA: IMPERIAL PALACES, ANCIENT VILLAGES, WILD MOUNTAINS & HIGH TECH MARVELSJUN 25–JUL 7, 2017
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS A FAMILY PROGRAMDEC 22, 2017–JAN 3, 2018MICHAEL SZONYI
FAMILY COSTA RICADEC 26, 2017–JAN 3, 2018DANIEL LIEBERMAN
REGISTRATION FORM
To register, please fill out this form and return it to
HAA Travels with your deposit of $1,000 per person.
Please return this form by mail to:Harvard Alumni Travels 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 Or by FAX: 617-496-4011
Please call with any questions:
800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806
I’m not able to take this trip, but please add meto your mailing list.
_____________________________________________________________PROGRAM NAME START DATE
_____________________________________________________________FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH
_____________________________________________________________EMAIL ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________STREET ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE
_____________________________________________________________HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE
_____________________________________________________________SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH
_____________________________________________________________EMAIL ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________STREET ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE
_____________________________________________________________HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE
METHOD OF DEPOSIT
p CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK p DEBIT CARD p MASTERCARD p VISA p AMEX p DISCOVER
_____________________________________________________________CARD NUMBER
_____________________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE
_____________________________________________________________NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
p I/WE CONFIRM THAT I/WE HAVE READ & ACCEPT THE GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOUR INCLUDING REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS & THE RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE AT: HTTP://ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
_____________________________________________________________SIGNATURE
_____________________________________________________________SIGNATURE
ACCOMMODATIONS
CABIN PREFERENCEp ONE BED p TWO BEDS p SINGLE p I WISH TO SHARE A CABIN WITH
_____________________________________________________________NAME OF ROOMMATE
OPTIONAL PRELUDE
p I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE VALLETTA, MALTA PRELUDE
SCHEDULE BY DAY SEA CLOUD II
GYM
DO
CT
OR
214 212 210 208 206230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216204
231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 209 207 205211
SAUNA
CABIN DECK
WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM
DININGROOM
319 317 315 311 309 305 303
318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302
301307BOUTIQUE
PROMENADE DECK
RE
CE
PT
ION
LOUNGE
LIB
RA
RY
LIDO BAR402
401
LIDO DECKCRUISE RATESPer person, double occupancy
n 204 to 206*$6,995 Cabin Deck. State Rooms. Twin berths, shower.
n 207 to 210 $7,995 Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 $9,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 218 to 223 $10,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 301 & 302 $10,995 Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 303 to 319 $12,995 Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.
n 401 & 402 $14,995 Lido Deck. Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. A Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (left) and Owner’s Suite (right)
SEA CLOUD II AMENITIES Five-star dining; gracious lounge and Lido Bar; mahogany-paneled library; gym; water-sports platform; air conditioning (individual cabin settings); marble bath; direct-dial telephone; safe; TV; radio; 220V current; bathrobes.
* Cabins 204-206 are available for single use
at no single supplement. Additional singles
will be calculated at a supplement of 25%
to 100% of the cruise rate.
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II; all meals during the cruise (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); wine with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks, water, and coffee. Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage; customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional prelude in Valletta, Malta; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN VALLETTA $1,395 per person (double occupancy). Single supplement $355. Includes two nights accommodations at the Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta; breakfast daily, TBA lunch and TBA dinner and one reception; excursions as per itinerary.
RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please call us at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due 120 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds
are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason.
HEALTH ADVISORY This is an active program that involves extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge.
INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA Travels upon confirmation.
RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2017. If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.
DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change.
QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected].
CST 2059789-40FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
Monday, October 16
AT SEA During a leisurely day at sea, experience the thrill of sailing aboard Sea Cloud II. Attend lectures and delight in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D
Tuesday, October 17
TAORMINA Step ashore for a morning walk through charming Taormina, with views of dramatic, snow-capped Mount Etna in the distance. Pass shops and art galleries on your way to the ancient Greek theater, still used for plays and concerts. B,L,D
Saturday, October 14
TRAPANI / SEGESTAExplore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either the hilltop medieval town of Erice, whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus, or Mazara del Vallo. The latter’s highlight is its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue Dancing Satyr, rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998.
B,L,D
An optional three-day prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from October 9 to 12.
Wednesday, October 11
U.S. DEPARTURE Depart on an overnight flight to Malta. Thursday, October 12
VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUD IIArrive mid-morning in Malta and transfer to the Hotel Phoenicia for lunch. Then-Princess Elizabeth stayed in this Art Deco landmark in 1949, when Malta was still a British Crown Colony. Embark Sea Cloud II this afternoon. B,L,D
Friday, October 13
PORTO EMPEDOCLE /AGRIGENTO, SICILYPindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men,” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired UNESCO’s logo. This evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R, D Valletta, Malta (top), and Erice (above)
Sunday, October 15
PALERMOSicily’s capital was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel. At the Regional Gallery, view the chilling fresco, The Triumph of Death and admire the mosaics in the Norman cathedral in nearby Monreale. Enjoy a special reception at the Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed.
B,L,R,D
Wednesday, October 18 SYRACUSESplendid Syracuse, at one time the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover its well-preserved theaters (where Aeschylus’ plays were performed) and the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome you to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and refreshments. In the evening, join the captain for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D
Thursday, October 19
VALLETTA/U.S. RETURN Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flights home. B
Diana Fountain, Syracuse
Spend two nights in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the medieval walled city of Mdina, Malta’s old capital. In quaint Rabat, explore the newly re-opened Wignacourt Museum which has a labyrinth of Hypogea, art galleries, and relics from the Knights of Malta. Also, see the Domus Romana, a first-century B.C. Roman house with exquisite mosaics. Discover the Neolithic Temple of Hagar Qim, one of the oldest freestanding temples in the world. At St. John’s Co-Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and see tapestries and armor at the Palace of the Grand Masters. A highlight will be a private reception at a 16th-century palazzo. Accommodations are at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta’s historic center.
OPTIONAL VALLETTA PRELUDE OCTOBER 9 – 12, 2017 Prelude Rate $1,395 Single Supplement $355
The Palatine Chapel, Palermo
Valletta harbor
2016 & 2017 HAA TRIPS
LAND & RAIL
TANZANIA SAFARI THE GREAT MIGRATION FEB 5–17, 2017
GATEWAY TO ICELAND (THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE)FEB 9–13, 2017 WITH JOYCE CHAPLINFEB 16–20, 2017 WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL IRAN IN DEPTHMAR 4–18, 2017
INDIA: SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTHMAR 8–24, 2017ALI ASANI
A WEEK IN BUENOS AIRESMAR 10–18, 2017 DORIS SOMMER
SPRING BREAK IN GREECE FOR STUDENTS & ALUMNIMAR 10–18, 2017
EXPLORING HAVANA, CUBAAPR 2–7, 2017OCT 12–17, 2017
SCIENCE & COOKING IN BARCELONAAPR 18–25, 2017MICHAEL BRENNER
FROM NEWGRANGE TO GLENDALOUGH ANCIENT & LITERARY IRELANDAPR 21–29, 2017 ALFIE ALCORN
JAPAN & CHINA ANCIENT & MODERN CONNECTIONSMAY 8–22, 2017 PETER BOL & ANDREW GORDON
VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE MAY 11–19, 2017 MICHAEL MCCORMICK
GEORGIA: A WEEKLONG SEMINAR IN TBILISI & GEORGIA’S WINEGROWING REGION MAY 26–JUN 4, 2017 CAROL SAIVETZ
NORWEGIAN SPLENDOR JUN 20–JUL 5, 2017
DISCOVER GREENLAND JUL 26–AUG 4, 2017FRAN ULMER
EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 15–27, 2017MARY GAYLORD
MYSTICAL INDIAOCT 15–31, 2017
SOUTHERN AFRICAN ODYSSEYOCT 19–NOV 5, 2017
PUEBLA & OAXACANOV 6–12, 2017
ARCTIC EXPLORER ON THE GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAINDEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018JULIE BUCKLER
CRUISES
THE GULF STATES ON ISLAND SKYUNITED ARAB EMIRATES (DUBAI & ABU DHABI), QATAR, BAHRAIN, SAUDI ARABIA & OMANNOV 29–DEC 9, 2016CHARLES COGAN NEW YEAR'S GALAPAGOS ON ORIGINDEC 29, 2016–JAN 9, 2017ZARIN MACHANDA
PATAGONIA EXPEDITION ON STELLA AUSTRALISJAN 5–17, 2017JARED DIAMOND ‘58
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT SANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH THREE NIGHTS IN HAVANAJAN 19–28, 2017
EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA ON LE SOLEALJAN 21–FEB 3, 2017DAVID AGUILAR
NEW ZEALAND BY SEA ON CALEDONIAN SKYJAN 29–FEB 11, 2017 JAMES COSTA
CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 9–19, 2017SUSAN SULEIMAN
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH TWO NIGHTS IN HAVANAFEB 18–27, 2017JONATHAN HANSEN
SAILING THE PANAMA CANAL ON SEA CLOUD IIFEB 20–MAR 3, 2017HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON
SOUTHERN INDIA & SRI LANKAON ISLAND SKYMAR 24–APR 7, 2017
JAPAN BY SEAON CALEDONIAN SKYAPR 13–26, 2017MARK VAN BAALEN
EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS LISBON TO LONDON ON LE BOREAL APR 30–MAY 9, 2017 JAMES SIMPSON
ADRIATIC & AEGEAN ATHENS TO VENICE ON LE LYRIAL MAY 8–16, 2017 HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN
SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II JUL 19–30, 2017 MICHAEL SHINAGEL
CRUISING THE RIVIERAS & ISLANDS OF ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN ON VARIETY VOYAGEROCT 14–28, 2017 THOMAS FORREST KELLY
MYSTIQUE OF THE ORIENT HONG KONG TO SAIGON ON L’AUSTRALOCT 17–29, 2017
RIVERS & LAKES
PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE ON ZAMBEZI QUEENMAR 1–16, 2017 CARLOS DIAZ-ROSILLO
DUTCH & FLEMISH LANDSCAPES ON AMAPRIMAAPR 19–27, 2017SUE SCHOPF
ELBE RIVER CRUISE PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON ELBE PRINCESSE APR 23–MAY 4, 2017JOHN STEWART
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON VOLGA DREAMJUN 7–17, 2017 JOHN STEWART
SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SILVER IIOCT 10–21, 2017 CATHERINE MCKENNA
PRAGUE TO THE SWISS ALPS DANUBE, MAIN & RHINE RIVERS ON ROYAL CROWNOCT 12–26, 2017TOM SIMONS
BORDEAUX, VINEYARDS, VINTAGES & CHATEAUX ON AMADOLCEOCT 18–26, 2017 CHRISTIE MCDONALD
FAMILY ADVENTURES & SPRING BREAK
TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARIDEC 23, 2016–JAN 3, 2017 WITH SCOTT EDWARDSJUN 21–JUL 2, 2017
NEW YEAR'S IN HAVANA A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBADEC 27, 2016–JAN 2, 2017
GREECE: A FAMILY ODYSSEY ON RUNNING ON WAVESJUN 22–JUL 1, 2017JONATHAN WALTON
FAMILY CHINA: IMPERIAL PALACES, ANCIENT VILLAGES, WILD MOUNTAINS & HIGH TECH MARVELSJUN 25–JUL 7, 2017
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS A FAMILY PROGRAMDEC 22, 2017–JAN 3, 2018MICHAEL SZONYI
FAMILY COSTA RICADEC 26, 2017–JAN 3, 2018DANIEL LIEBERMAN
REGISTRATION FORM
To register, please fill out this form and return it to
HAA Travels with your deposit of $1,000 per person.
Please return this form by mail to:Harvard Alumni Travels 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 Or by FAX: 617-496-4011
Please call with any questions:
800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806
I’m not able to take this trip, but please add meto your mailing list.
_____________________________________________________________PROGRAM NAME START DATE
_____________________________________________________________FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH
_____________________________________________________________EMAIL ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________STREET ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE
_____________________________________________________________HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE
_____________________________________________________________SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH
_____________________________________________________________EMAIL ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________STREET ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE
_____________________________________________________________HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE
METHOD OF DEPOSIT
p CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK p DEBIT CARD p MASTERCARD p VISA p AMEX p DISCOVER
_____________________________________________________________CARD NUMBER
_____________________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE
_____________________________________________________________NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
p I/WE CONFIRM THAT I/WE HAVE READ & ACCEPT THE GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOUR INCLUDING REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS & THE RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE AT: HTTP://ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
_____________________________________________________________SIGNATURE
_____________________________________________________________SIGNATURE
ACCOMMODATIONS
CABIN PREFERENCEp ONE BED p TWO BEDS p SINGLE p I WISH TO SHARE A CABIN WITH
_____________________________________________________________NAME OF ROOMMATE
OPTIONAL PRELUDE
p I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE VALLETTA, MALTA PRELUDE
SCHEDULE BY DAY SEA CLOUD II
GYM
DO
CT
OR
214 212 210 208 206230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216204
231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 209 207 205211
SAUNA
CABIN DECK
WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM
DININGROOM
319 317 315 311 309 305 303
318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302
301307BOUTIQUE
PROMENADE DECK
RE
CE
PT
ION
LOUNGE
LIB
RA
RY
LIDO BAR402
401
LIDO DECKCRUISE RATESPer person, double occupancy
n 204 to 206*$6,995 Cabin Deck. State Rooms. Twin berths, shower.
n 207 to 210 $7,995 Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 $9,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 218 to 223 $10,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 301 & 302 $10,995 Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 303 to 319 $12,995 Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.
n 401 & 402 $14,995 Lido Deck. Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. A Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (left) and Owner’s Suite (right)
SEA CLOUD II AMENITIES Five-star dining; gracious lounge and Lido Bar; mahogany-paneled library; gym; water-sports platform; air conditioning (individual cabin settings); marble bath; direct-dial telephone; safe; TV; radio; 220V current; bathrobes.
* Cabins 204-206 are available for single use
at no single supplement. Additional singles
will be calculated at a supplement of 25%
to 100% of the cruise rate.
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II; all meals during the cruise (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); wine with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks, water, and coffee. Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage; customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional prelude in Valletta, Malta; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN VALLETTA $1,395 per person (double occupancy). Single supplement $355. Includes two nights accommodations at the Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta; breakfast daily, TBA lunch and TBA dinner and one reception; excursions as per itinerary.
RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please call us at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due 120 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds
are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason.
HEALTH ADVISORY This is an active program that involves extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge.
INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA Travels upon confirmation.
RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2017. If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.
DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change.
QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected].
CST 2059789-40FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
Monday, October 16
AT SEA During a leisurely day at sea, experience the thrill of sailing aboard Sea Cloud II. Attend lectures and delight in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D
Tuesday, October 17
TAORMINA Step ashore for a morning walk through charming Taormina, with views of dramatic, snow-capped Mount Etna in the distance. Pass shops and art galleries on your way to the ancient Greek theater, still used for plays and concerts. B,L,D
Saturday, October 14
TRAPANI / SEGESTAExplore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either the hilltop medieval town of Erice, whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus, or Mazara del Vallo. The latter’s highlight is its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue Dancing Satyr, rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998.
B,L,D
An optional three-day prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from October 9 to 12.
Wednesday, October 11
U.S. DEPARTURE Depart on an overnight flight to Malta. Thursday, October 12
VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUD IIArrive mid-morning in Malta and transfer to the Hotel Phoenicia for lunch. Then-Princess Elizabeth stayed in this Art Deco landmark in 1949, when Malta was still a British Crown Colony. Embark Sea Cloud II this afternoon. B,L,D
Friday, October 13
PORTO EMPEDOCLE /AGRIGENTO, SICILYPindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men,” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired UNESCO’s logo. This evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R, D Valletta, Malta (top), and Erice (above)
Sunday, October 15
PALERMOSicily’s capital was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel. At the Regional Gallery, view the chilling fresco, The Triumph of Death and admire the mosaics in the Norman cathedral in nearby Monreale. Enjoy a special reception at the Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed.
B,L,R,D
Wednesday, October 18 SYRACUSESplendid Syracuse, at one time the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover its well-preserved theaters (where Aeschylus’ plays were performed) and the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome you to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and refreshments. In the evening, join the captain for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D
Thursday, October 19
VALLETTA/U.S. RETURN Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flights home. B
Diana Fountain, Syracuse
Spend two nights in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the medieval walled city of Mdina, Malta’s old capital. In quaint Rabat, explore the newly re-opened Wignacourt Museum which has a labyrinth of Hypogea, art galleries, and relics from the Knights of Malta. Also, see the Domus Romana, a first-century B.C. Roman house with exquisite mosaics. Discover the Neolithic Temple of Hagar Qim, one of the oldest freestanding temples in the world. At St. John’s Co-Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and see tapestries and armor at the Palace of the Grand Masters. A highlight will be a private reception at a 16th-century palazzo. Accommodations are at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta’s historic center.
OPTIONAL VALLETTA PRELUDE OCTOBER 9 – 12, 2017 Prelude Rate $1,395 Single Supplement $355
The Palatine Chapel, Palermo
Valletta harbor
2016 & 2017 HAA TRIPS
LAND & RAIL
TANZANIA SAFARI THE GREAT MIGRATION FEB 5–17, 2017
GATEWAY TO ICELAND (THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE)FEB 9–13, 2017 WITH JOYCE CHAPLINFEB 16–20, 2017 WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL IRAN IN DEPTHMAR 4–18, 2017
INDIA: SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTHMAR 8–24, 2017ALI ASANI
A WEEK IN BUENOS AIRESMAR 10–18, 2017 DORIS SOMMER
SPRING BREAK IN GREECE FOR STUDENTS & ALUMNIMAR 10–18, 2017
EXPLORING HAVANA, CUBAAPR 2–7, 2017OCT 12–17, 2017
SCIENCE & COOKING IN BARCELONAAPR 18–25, 2017MICHAEL BRENNER
FROM NEWGRANGE TO GLENDALOUGH ANCIENT & LITERARY IRELANDAPR 21–29, 2017 ALFIE ALCORN
JAPAN & CHINA ANCIENT & MODERN CONNECTIONSMAY 8–22, 2017 PETER BOL & ANDREW GORDON
VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE MAY 11–19, 2017 MICHAEL MCCORMICK
GEORGIA: A WEEKLONG SEMINAR IN TBILISI & GEORGIA’S WINEGROWING REGION MAY 26–JUN 4, 2017 CAROL SAIVETZ
NORWEGIAN SPLENDOR JUN 20–JUL 5, 2017
DISCOVER GREENLAND JUL 26–AUG 4, 2017FRAN ULMER
EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 15–27, 2017MARY GAYLORD
MYSTICAL INDIAOCT 15–31, 2017
SOUTHERN AFRICAN ODYSSEYOCT 19–NOV 5, 2017
PUEBLA & OAXACANOV 6–12, 2017
ARCTIC EXPLORER ON THE GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAINDEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018JULIE BUCKLER
CRUISES
THE GULF STATES ON ISLAND SKYUNITED ARAB EMIRATES (DUBAI & ABU DHABI), QATAR, BAHRAIN, SAUDI ARABIA & OMANNOV 29–DEC 9, 2016CHARLES COGAN NEW YEAR'S GALAPAGOS ON ORIGINDEC 29, 2016–JAN 9, 2017ZARIN MACHANDA
PATAGONIA EXPEDITION ON STELLA AUSTRALISJAN 5–17, 2017JARED DIAMOND ‘58
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT SANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH THREE NIGHTS IN HAVANAJAN 19–28, 2017
EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA ON LE SOLEALJAN 21–FEB 3, 2017DAVID AGUILAR
NEW ZEALAND BY SEA ON CALEDONIAN SKYJAN 29–FEB 11, 2017 JAMES COSTA
CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 9–19, 2017SUSAN SULEIMAN
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH TWO NIGHTS IN HAVANAFEB 18–27, 2017JONATHAN HANSEN
SAILING THE PANAMA CANAL ON SEA CLOUD IIFEB 20–MAR 3, 2017HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON
SOUTHERN INDIA & SRI LANKAON ISLAND SKYMAR 24–APR 7, 2017
JAPAN BY SEAON CALEDONIAN SKYAPR 13–26, 2017MARK VAN BAALEN
EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS LISBON TO LONDON ON LE BOREAL APR 30–MAY 9, 2017 JAMES SIMPSON
ADRIATIC & AEGEAN ATHENS TO VENICE ON LE LYRIAL MAY 8–16, 2017 HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN
SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II JUL 19–30, 2017 MICHAEL SHINAGEL
CRUISING THE RIVIERAS & ISLANDS OF ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN ON VARIETY VOYAGEROCT 14–28, 2017 THOMAS FORREST KELLY
MYSTIQUE OF THE ORIENT HONG KONG TO SAIGON ON L’AUSTRALOCT 17–29, 2017
RIVERS & LAKES
PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE ON ZAMBEZI QUEENMAR 1–16, 2017 CARLOS DIAZ-ROSILLO
DUTCH & FLEMISH LANDSCAPES ON AMAPRIMAAPR 19–27, 2017SUE SCHOPF
ELBE RIVER CRUISE PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON ELBE PRINCESSE APR 23–MAY 4, 2017JOHN STEWART
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON VOLGA DREAMJUN 7–17, 2017 JOHN STEWART
SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SILVER IIOCT 10–21, 2017 CATHERINE MCKENNA
PRAGUE TO THE SWISS ALPS DANUBE, MAIN & RHINE RIVERS ON ROYAL CROWNOCT 12–26, 2017TOM SIMONS
BORDEAUX, VINEYARDS, VINTAGES & CHATEAUX ON AMADOLCEOCT 18–26, 2017 CHRISTIE MCDONALD
FAMILY ADVENTURES & SPRING BREAK
TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARIDEC 23, 2016–JAN 3, 2017 WITH SCOTT EDWARDSJUN 21–JUL 2, 2017
NEW YEAR'S IN HAVANA A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBADEC 27, 2016–JAN 2, 2017
GREECE: A FAMILY ODYSSEY ON RUNNING ON WAVESJUN 22–JUL 1, 2017JONATHAN WALTON
FAMILY CHINA: IMPERIAL PALACES, ANCIENT VILLAGES, WILD MOUNTAINS & HIGH TECH MARVELSJUN 25–JUL 7, 2017
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS A FAMILY PROGRAMDEC 22, 2017–JAN 3, 2018MICHAEL SZONYI
FAMILY COSTA RICADEC 26, 2017–JAN 3, 2018DANIEL LIEBERMAN
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n 204 to 206*$6,995 Cabin Deck. State Rooms. Twin berths, shower.
n 207 to 210 $7,995 Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 $9,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 218 to 223 $10,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 301 & 302 $10,995 Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
n 303 to 319 $12,995 Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.
n 401 & 402 $14,995 Lido Deck. Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. A Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (left) and Owner’s Suite (right)
SEA CLOUD II AMENITIES Five-star dining; gracious lounge and Lido Bar; mahogany-paneled library; gym; water-sports platform; air conditioning (individual cabin settings); marble bath; direct-dial telephone; safe; TV; radio; 220V current; bathrobes.
* Cabins 204-206 are available for single use
at no single supplement. Additional singles
will be calculated at a supplement of 25%
to 100% of the cruise rate.
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II; all meals during the cruise (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); wine with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks, water, and coffee. Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage; customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional prelude in Valletta, Malta; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN VALLETTA $1,395 per person (double occupancy). Single supplement $355. Includes two nights accommodations at the Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta; breakfast daily, TBA lunch and TBA dinner and one reception; excursions as per itinerary.
RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please call us at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due 120 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds
are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason.
HEALTH ADVISORY This is an active program that involves extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge.
INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA Travels upon confirmation.
RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2017. If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.
DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change.
QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected].
CST 2059789-40FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
Monday, October 16
AT SEA During a leisurely day at sea, experience the thrill of sailing aboard Sea Cloud II. Attend lectures and delight in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D
Tuesday, October 17
TAORMINA Step ashore for a morning walk through charming Taormina, with views of dramatic, snow-capped Mount Etna in the distance. Pass shops and art galleries on your way to the ancient Greek theater, still used for plays and concerts. B,L,D
Saturday, October 14
TRAPANI / SEGESTAExplore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either the hilltop medieval town of Erice, whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus, or Mazara del Vallo. The latter’s highlight is its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue Dancing Satyr, rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998.
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An optional three-day prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from October 9 to 12.
Wednesday, October 11
U.S. DEPARTURE Depart on an overnight flight to Malta. Thursday, October 12
VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUD IIArrive mid-morning in Malta and transfer to the Hotel Phoenicia for lunch. Then-Princess Elizabeth stayed in this Art Deco landmark in 1949, when Malta was still a British Crown Colony. Embark Sea Cloud II this afternoon. B,L,D
Friday, October 13
PORTO EMPEDOCLE /AGRIGENTO, SICILYPindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men,” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired UNESCO’s logo. This evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R, D Valletta, Malta (top), and Erice (above)
Sunday, October 15
PALERMOSicily’s capital was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel. At the Regional Gallery, view the chilling fresco, The Triumph of Death and admire the mosaics in the Norman cathedral in nearby Monreale. Enjoy a special reception at the Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed.
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Wednesday, October 18 SYRACUSESplendid Syracuse, at one time the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover its well-preserved theaters (where Aeschylus’ plays were performed) and the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome you to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and refreshments. In the evening, join the captain for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D
Thursday, October 19
VALLETTA/U.S. RETURN Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flights home. B
Diana Fountain, Syracuse
Spend two nights in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the medieval walled city of Mdina, Malta’s old capital. In quaint Rabat, explore the newly re-opened Wignacourt Museum which has a labyrinth of Hypogea, art galleries, and relics from the Knights of Malta. Also, see the Domus Romana, a first-century B.C. Roman house with exquisite mosaics. Discover the Neolithic Temple of Hagar Qim, one of the oldest freestanding temples in the world. At St. John’s Co-Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and see tapestries and armor at the Palace of the Grand Masters. A highlight will be a private reception at a 16th-century palazzo. Accommodations are at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta’s historic center.
OPTIONAL VALLETTA PRELUDE OCTOBER 9 – 12, 2017 Prelude Rate $1,395 Single Supplement $355
The Palatine Chapel, Palermo
Valletta harbor
2016 & 2017 HAA TRIPS
LAND & RAIL
TANZANIA SAFARI THE GREAT MIGRATION FEB 5–17, 2017
GATEWAY TO ICELAND (THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE)FEB 9–13, 2017 WITH JOYCE CHAPLINFEB 16–20, 2017 WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL IRAN IN DEPTHMAR 4–18, 2017
INDIA: SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTHMAR 8–24, 2017ALI ASANI
A WEEK IN BUENOS AIRESMAR 10–18, 2017 DORIS SOMMER
SPRING BREAK IN GREECE FOR STUDENTS & ALUMNIMAR 10–18, 2017
EXPLORING HAVANA, CUBAAPR 2–7, 2017OCT 12–17, 2017
SCIENCE & COOKING IN BARCELONAAPR 18–25, 2017MICHAEL BRENNER
FROM NEWGRANGE TO GLENDALOUGH ANCIENT & LITERARY IRELANDAPR 21–29, 2017 ALFIE ALCORN
JAPAN & CHINA ANCIENT & MODERN CONNECTIONSMAY 8–22, 2017 PETER BOL & ANDREW GORDON
VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE MAY 11–19, 2017 MICHAEL MCCORMICK
GEORGIA: A WEEKLONG SEMINAR IN TBILISI & GEORGIA’S WINEGROWING REGION MAY 26–JUN 4, 2017 CAROL SAIVETZ
NORWEGIAN SPLENDOR JUN 20–JUL 5, 2017
DISCOVER GREENLAND JUL 26–AUG 4, 2017FRAN ULMER
EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 15–27, 2017MARY GAYLORD
MYSTICAL INDIAOCT 15–31, 2017
SOUTHERN AFRICAN ODYSSEYOCT 19–NOV 5, 2017
PUEBLA & OAXACANOV 6–12, 2017
ARCTIC EXPLORER ON THE GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAINDEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018JULIE BUCKLER
CRUISES
THE GULF STATES ON ISLAND SKYUNITED ARAB EMIRATES (DUBAI & ABU DHABI), QATAR, BAHRAIN, SAUDI ARABIA & OMANNOV 29–DEC 9, 2016CHARLES COGAN NEW YEAR'S GALAPAGOS ON ORIGINDEC 29, 2016–JAN 9, 2017ZARIN MACHANDA
PATAGONIA EXPEDITION ON STELLA AUSTRALISJAN 5–17, 2017JARED DIAMOND ‘58
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT SANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH THREE NIGHTS IN HAVANAJAN 19–28, 2017
EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA ON LE SOLEALJAN 21–FEB 3, 2017DAVID AGUILAR
NEW ZEALAND BY SEA ON CALEDONIAN SKYJAN 29–FEB 11, 2017 JAMES COSTA
CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 9–19, 2017SUSAN SULEIMAN
CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSANTIAGO DE CUBA TO CIENFUEGOS WITH TWO NIGHTS IN HAVANAFEB 18–27, 2017JONATHAN HANSEN
SAILING THE PANAMA CANAL ON SEA CLOUD IIFEB 20–MAR 3, 2017HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON
SOUTHERN INDIA & SRI LANKAON ISLAND SKYMAR 24–APR 7, 2017
JAPAN BY SEAON CALEDONIAN SKYAPR 13–26, 2017MARK VAN BAALEN
EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS LISBON TO LONDON ON LE BOREAL APR 30–MAY 9, 2017 JAMES SIMPSON
ADRIATIC & AEGEAN ATHENS TO VENICE ON LE LYRIAL MAY 8–16, 2017 HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN
SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II JUL 19–30, 2017 MICHAEL SHINAGEL
CRUISING THE RIVIERAS & ISLANDS OF ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN ON VARIETY VOYAGEROCT 14–28, 2017 THOMAS FORREST KELLY
MYSTIQUE OF THE ORIENT HONG KONG TO SAIGON ON L’AUSTRALOCT 17–29, 2017
RIVERS & LAKES
PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE ON ZAMBEZI QUEENMAR 1–16, 2017 CARLOS DIAZ-ROSILLO
DUTCH & FLEMISH LANDSCAPES ON AMAPRIMAAPR 19–27, 2017SUE SCHOPF
ELBE RIVER CRUISE PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON ELBE PRINCESSE APR 23–MAY 4, 2017JOHN STEWART
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON VOLGA DREAMJUN 7–17, 2017 JOHN STEWART
SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SILVER IIOCT 10–21, 2017 CATHERINE MCKENNA
PRAGUE TO THE SWISS ALPS DANUBE, MAIN & RHINE RIVERS ON ROYAL CROWNOCT 12–26, 2017TOM SIMONS
BORDEAUX, VINEYARDS, VINTAGES & CHATEAUX ON AMADOLCEOCT 18–26, 2017 CHRISTIE MCDONALD
FAMILY ADVENTURES & SPRING BREAK
TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARIDEC 23, 2016–JAN 3, 2017 WITH SCOTT EDWARDSJUN 21–JUL 2, 2017
NEW YEAR'S IN HAVANA A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBADEC 27, 2016–JAN 2, 2017
GREECE: A FAMILY ODYSSEY ON RUNNING ON WAVESJUN 22–JUL 1, 2017JONATHAN WALTON
FAMILY CHINA: IMPERIAL PALACES, ANCIENT VILLAGES, WILD MOUNTAINS & HIGH TECH MARVELSJUN 25–JUL 7, 2017
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS A FAMILY PROGRAMDEC 22, 2017–JAN 3, 2018MICHAEL SZONYI
FAMILY COSTA RICADEC 26, 2017–JAN 3, 2018DANIEL LIEBERMAN
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL
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On the front cover: Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. Above: view from Taormina
SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY GREEK TEMPLES GRACE
THE RUGGED LANDSCAPE OF THE ENTRANCING ISLAND OF SICILY.
Discover these pearls of antiquity aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II as she
circumnavigates Sicily on a classic seven-night cruise National Geographic
Traveler called one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime.” Embark the three-masted yacht
in Malta and sail to Sicily to first discover the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
Marvel after marvel follows, from Palermo’s mesmerizing Palatine Chapel in the
Palace of the Norman Kings to the Greek amphitheater in lovely Taormina, and
the well-preserved vestiges of one of the world’s most important ancient cities,
Syracuse. Sicily will reveal its rich and unique culture as you walk in the storied
cities once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds.
An optional three-day prelude is offered in Valletta, Malta.
SICILY BY SAIL
ROUND-TRIP VALLETTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD IIWITH ROBERT DARNTON
Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
October 11-19, 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS• Educational program with
lectures by Robert Darnton,
and other experts
• Seven nights aboard the
three-masted Sea Cloud II
• The capital city of Palermo,
once the intellectual capital
of southern Europe
• An exclusive reception at the
sumptuous Palazzo Gangi,
where the ballroom scene
from The Leopard was filmed
• Agrigento, whose Valley of
the Temples contains some
of the finest Greek ruins in
the world
• A special welcome and private
tour from the aristocratic
owner of a Baroque palazzo
in Syracuse
• Taormina, a romantic hilltop
town with shops and art
galleries, whose ancient
Greek theater is still used
for plays and concerts
Robert Darnton Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, Emeritus
Robert Darnton was educated at Harvard University (A.B. 1960) and Oxford University (B.Phil., 1962; D. Phil., 1964), where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After a brief stint as a reporter for The New York Times, he became a junior fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard. He taught at Princeton from 1968 until 2007, when he became Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard. Among his many honors are a MacArthur Prize Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, election to the French Legion of Honor, the National Humanities Medal
conferred by President Obama in February 2012, and the Del Duca World Prize in the Humanities awarded by the Institut de France in 2013.
He has written and edited many books, including The Business of Enlightenment: A Publishing History of the Encyclopédie (1979), The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History (1984, translated into 18 languages), Berlin Journal, 1989-1990, (1991, an account of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of East Germany), and The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Prerevolutionary France (1995, a study of the underground book trade). His latest books are The Case for Books (2009), The Devil in the Holy Water, or The Art of Slander in France from Louis XIV to Napoleon (2009), and Poetry and the Police: Communication Networks in Eighteenth-Century Paris (2010).
During this program, Robert Darnton will lecture on history and literature from the eighteenth to the twentieth century,“The Deep South of Europe,” and will cover general themes such as: How Italy Was Unified; Failed Revolutions; An Unending Ancient Régime; The Two Sicilies—Naples vs. Palermo; and literary themes clustered around The Leopard and Christ Stopped at Eboli.