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A NC IENT ISL A NDS A ND C IT IES

October 15 to 25, 2019

a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

What could possibly be more exciting than skimming across the blue Mediterranean at full sail on a three-masted ship, en route to an ancient port or a storied island you’ve always dreamed of visiting? Add to this the opportunity to hear intriguing lectures by Stanford professor Caroline Winterer, who will illuminate the history behind these picturesque islands and seaside ruins. On our voyage aboard Le Ponant, we’ll visit eight ports of call and four islands in France, Italy and Spain. We’ll learn about ancient peoples, stroll through quaint medieval towns, admire modern art and architecture, and taste the fabulous foods and wines of this prolific region. Best of all, we’ll enjoy all this as we relax and bask in the October sunshine. We hope you’ll join us on this modern odyssey.

COLLIOURE, FRANCE

HighlightsT O U R the Villa dei Mulini, where Napoleon resided while in exile on the Italian island of Elba from 1814 to 1815.

M A R V E L at Antoní Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, in Barcelona, Spain—begun in 1882 and still unfinished!

A D M I R E the works of several renowned 20th-century artists at the Musée d’Art Moderne in the village of Céret on the French Riviera.

S T R O L L through a nuraghe, a Bronze Age settlement complete with intact megalithic stone towers, on Sardinia.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY TARRAGONA, SPAIN

COVER: SARDINIA, ITALY

Stanford Faculty Leader

M A R Y F I E D L E R , N E W Z E A L A N D B Y P R I VAT E A I R , 2 011

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?sailing2019O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

J A M E S VA N D E R M A D E , S TA N F O R D T R AV E L E R

“Stanford’s careful selection of appropriate faculty is unparalleled.”

ALGHERO, SARDINIA, ITALY

Professor C A R O L I N E W I N T E R E R , who has studied the role of the Mediterranean (especially Rome and Greece) in American thought for over two decades, is a professor in Stanford’s department of history and director of the Stanford Humanities Center. Raised in Europe and the U.S., she’s a native speaker of both English and French. She has authored or co-authored five books, won many awards for teaching and research, taught in the Bing Overseas Studies Program in Paris and frequently lectures for the Stanford Alumni Association. On this trip she’ll peel back the layers of history throughout the Mediterranean as we cruise in the wake of ancient mariners.

— Director and Anthony P. Meier Family Professor in the Humanities—both since 2013, Stanford Humanities Center

— Professor, since 2010, and assistant and associate professor, 2004–2010, department of history, Stanford University— Professor, by courtesy, department of classics, since 2011,

Stanford University— Recipient of numerous fellowships: from the Mellon Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Stanford Humanities Center and the Spencer Foundation, among others— Marta Sutton Weeks Faculty Scholar, Stanford University, 2013–2016— Author, The Culture of Classicism: Ancient Greece and Rome in American Intellectual Life, 1780–1910 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002)— BA (cum laude), history, 1988, Pomona College— MA, 1991, and PhD, 1996—both history, University of Michigan

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 & 16 DEPART U.S. / NICE, FRANCEDepart from the U.S. on over-night flights, arriving in Nice on Wednesday and transferring to our palatial hotel located on the Promenade des Anglais. Enjoy a welcome reception that evening. LE NEGRESCO HOTEL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 NICE / ST. PAUL DE VENCE / NICE / EMBARK Today we tour St. Paul de Vence, a medieval village that became an artists’ retreat in the 1920s. Largely rebuilt by François I in 1537, the fortified town reveals the ramparts that once defended it and affords a spectacular view of the mountains and sea. Visit the Maeght Foundation, whose modern building displays an acclaimed collection of 20th-century works by artists including Braque, Chagall, Miró and Picasso. In the afternoon, return to Nice for an independent lunch and time to explore before embarking our ship. Enjoy a welcome dinner aboard ship this evening. LE PONANT (B,D)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 PORTOFERRAIO, ELBA, ITALYThe largest of the islands in the Tuscan archipelago, the island of Elba was Napolean’s place of exile in 1814. In pretty Portoferraio, the island’s main town, we visit Villa dei Mulini, built by Napolean and housing his furnishings, books and other articles. Also explore the Vigilanti Theater, rebuilt by Napolean from an abandoned church, and the Porta a Mare, leading to the old town. Continue to La Chiusa Wine Estate for a tour of its cellar and a tasting of its wine and local specialties. LE PONANT (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AJACCIO, CORSICA, FRANCEToday we stop at the capital of the French island of Corsica, Ajaccio, which stands at the head of a beautiful bay. Originally a Roman port, the town was ruled by Genoa during the Middle Ages. Its most famous native son is Napoleon, whose family arrived from Tuscany in the 16th century. Visit Old Town with its narrow streets and buildings dating from the 1400s and the Napoleon Museum, located in the former home of the Bonaparte family. Continue to the Cathedral of

Notre Dame and the Fesch Museum with its fine collection of French paintings. Enjoy some leisure time to explore the picturesque streets of the old Genoese quarter. LE PONANT (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 ALGHERO, SARDINIA, ITALYSituated on the northwest coast of Sardinia, Alghero is a quaint old city that was dominated by Catalonia in the Middle Ages and was known at that time as “Little Barcelona.” During our visit, walk along the town’s cobblestoned streets and admire its medieval stone walls and towers. Also visit the 14th-century church of San Francisco and the Cathedral of Santa Maria. Later wander through the nearby ruins of the Bronze and Iron Age Nuraghe di Palmavena with its several still-intact stone towers. LE

PONANT (B,L,D)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 MAHÓN, MENORCA, SPAINWe drop anchor today at Mahón, the largest town on the lovely island of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands. The delightful town is a hybrid of architectural styles, including many traditional Spanish houses. After a walking tour of Mahón, drive outside town to the Torralba d’en Salord, a well-preserved megalithic monument dating from about 1,000 B.C.E. LE PONANT (B,L,D)

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BARCELONA, SPAIN

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 TARRAGONASailing along the Catalonian coast of Spain, stop at Tarragona, a base for the Roman Empire and a veritable “musuem” with remains of nearly all the civilizations that crossed the Iberian Peninsula. We’ll explore the impressive ancient Roman remains, which include temples, walls, forums and theaters, and visit the Archaeological Museum with its fine collections of artifacts. After our museum visit, enjoy time at leisure to take in the sights and sounds of this fascinating city

before we return to our ship for dinner. LE PONANT (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23BARCELONAWe spend today in the bustling city of Barcelona, said to have been founded either by the Romans or the Carthaginians some two millennia ago. It is now one of the world’s great cities and the capital of the restive Catalonian people. Stroll the narrow alleyways of the Barrio Gotico with its old homes, shops and churches. Wander through the iconic La Sagrada Familia Cathedral with its eclectic

modernist style and the creation of acclaimed native son, architect Antoní Gaudi, whose works are ubiquitous throughout the city. The still-unfinished cathedral has been under construction since 1882! LE PONANT (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24PORT-VENDRES, FRANCE / COLLIOURE / CÉRET Upon our arrival in the picturesque fishing village of Port-Vendres, drive to the seaside town of Collioure and on to Céret, a charming old village that became an important center for such 20th-

century artists as Picasso, Braque, Gris, Matisse and Chagall. Visit the town’s excellent Musée d’Art Moderne to view the works of these and other painters. This evening we celebrate our Mediterranean cruise with a festive farewell reception and dinner aboard ship. LE PONANT (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25MARSEILLE / DISEMBARK / U.S. Disembark our ship in Marseille after breakfast and transfer to the Marseille airport to board flights back to the U.S. (B)

BARCELONA, SPAIN

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4 - DECK ANTIGUA

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Le DiamantPanoramicRestaurant

Emeraude lounge

Saphir loungeMarina Karukéra Restaurant

King sizes bed staterooms

ObservatorySun Deck

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ObservatorySun Deck

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2 - DECK MARIE - GALANTE


Emeraude Lounge

Saphir LoungeMarina Karukéra Restaurant


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Le Ponant Program Cost*

*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.** Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 4 cabins.

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

Le Ponant is a sleek, 290-foot-long, three-masted sailing vessel. Built in 1991 in France and refurbished in 2012, Le Ponant has 32 well-appointed cabins positioned mid-ship, all with outside views, queen or twin beds, mini-bar, wi-fi system, individual air conditioning, telephone, bathrobes, and private shower and toilet. The four-deck vessel has ample deck space and is well-served by two restaurants. Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed buffet-style under a canopied deck, while dinner is taken in the attractive dining room. Other facilities include a main lounge, terrace lounge and bar, small library and boutique.

5 - DECK SOLEIL

4 - DECK ANTIGUA



Emeraude lounge



ObservatorySun Deck

Bridge

Reception

5 - DECK SOLEIL

4 - DECK ANTIGUA



Emeraude lounge


ObservatorySun Deck

Reception

4 - DECK ANTIGUA




Emeraude Lounge

Saphir LoungeMarina Karukéra Restaurant


Bridge

Reception

4 - DECK ANTIGUA




Emeraude lounge



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QUEEN BEDMARIE-GALANTE DECK

CAT. DESCRIPTION

C $8,795 $10,995

B $9,295 $11,495

A $9,995 —

Cabin on the Marie-Galante Deck with a porthole window and a queen bed or twin beds, 116 to 121 sq. ft.

Cabin on the Marie-Galante Deck with porthole windows and a queen bed, 135 to 145 sq. ft.

Cabin on the Antigua Deck with a picture window and a queen bed, 132 to 164 sq. ft.

TWIN BEDSMARIE-GALANTE DECK

DOUBLE SINGLE**

SUN DECK

ANTIGUA DECK

SAINT-BARTH DECK

MARIE-GALANTE DECK

D A T E SOctober 15 to 25, 2019 (11 days)

S I Z EThis program can accommodate 54 participants. Single accom-modations are extremely limited; please call for availability.

I N C L U D E D1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations 8-night cruise aboard Le Ponant 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratuities to

guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those

specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T SYou are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assistyou in making these independent arrangements, we will send you details with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this program to be moderately active. Most of our touring is done on foot. Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. In several instances, such as at museums, archaeological sites or castles, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs and standing in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Stairs may not have handrails, and build-ings may not have elevators. Our ship, Le Ponant, does not have an elevator on board. Passengers will have ample opportunity to take in the beautiful coastal scenery from the comfort of our ship. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age or older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve space for this program. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?sailing2019 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every

care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in December 2018 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Information Terms & Conditions

California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50

TELEPHONE (650) 725-1093 EMAIL [email protected]

Program Cost*Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

“I have been on many Stanford trips over the years, and I always come home with an entirely new perspective of where I have gone.”

alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy

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