S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

a program of the s tan ford a lumni assoc ia t ion

NatioN-hoppiNg aboard the Island sky

Ju ly 11 to 22, 2012

Traversing the Baltic Sea

Some 1,500 years ago Vikings

and their long ships dominated the Baltic. In the

ensuing centuries, the great cities of the Baltic re-

gion have seen the rise and fall of empires, war and

revolution; today they embrace peace, prosperity

and innovation. Like the Vikings of yesteryear, we

traverse the Baltic Sea, hopping from country to

country (seven in all!), experiencing the cultures of

Russia, Estonia, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland

and Denmark, but unlike the Vikings, we travel

aboard a sleek cruise ship, the recently refurbished

Island Sky. The extra hours of summer daylight give

us ample time to explore preserved and restored

Old Towns and visit both large and small museums

brimming with art masterpieces and cultural trea-

sures. Sail away with us to discover this remarkable

world comprised of Baltic nations.

BRE T T S. ThOmPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TR AVEL /STUDY

HighlightsW a L K over the bridges, along the canals and amid the 18th century architecture of St. Petersburg, the lasting legacy of Peter the Great.

t o u r the splendid hermitage Museum and enjoy a specially arranged visit to the Museum’s spectacular Gold room.

at t e n d private musical events in historic buildings, from a medieval music concert in tallinn, estonia, to a folkloric performance in riga, Latvia.

G a Z e at some of the world’s most spectacular maritime landscapes as we cruise through the Stockholm archipelago.

lithuania

tallinn

WedneSdaY & thurSdaY, JuLY 11 & 12dePart u.s. / st. Petersburg, russiadepart the u.S. for St. Petersburg and, upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Gather this evening for a welcome reception. aStorIa hoteL

FrIdaY, JuLY 13st. PetersburgSt. Petersburg is often described as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its miles of canals, laced together with graceful bridges set amid 18th-century buildings, have earned it the name, “Venice of the north.” Conceived by Peter the Great and designed by his favorite european architects, St. Petersburg was meant to be Peter’s link to the western world. It served as russia’s capital from 1712 until after the revolution. Become immersed in the treasures of the city during a walking tour, including a visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, with its sparkling dome covered with 220 pounds of gold and beautiful interior columns

faced with lapis lazuli and malachite. enjoy a tour of the incomparable hermitage Museum, including entrance to the Gold room with specially arranged access. aStorIa hoteL (B,L)

SaturdaY, JuLY 14st. Petersburg / eMbarK island sKYtoday, choose between two options. Choose to visit Peter the Great’s Petrodvorets, a grand palace perched on a ridge above the Gulf of Finland, with vast gardens brimming with statuary and fountains and intended to rival Versailles. alternatively, journey to Pushkin, site of Catherine’s Palace, originally built in 1717 by Catherine I. the palace buildings were almost completely destroyed by the Germans during World War II, but they have been expertly restored into a brilli-ant architectural monument. return to St. Petersburg and embark the Island Sky. enjoy a vodka tasting on deck as the ship departs St. Petersburg under the evening sky. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

SundaY, JuLY 15tallinn, estOniadock this morning in tallinn for a full day of exploring the estonian capital. enjoy a walking tour of the walled old town, considered one of the best-preserved medieval centers in europe, having mostly escaped the destruction of WWII. Begin in the upper town, situated atop toompea hill, and see the toompea Castle – now the estonian Parliament build-ing – and the lovely russian orthodox alexander nevsky Cathedral with its golden icons and mosaics. descend to Lower town for a special visit to the Gothic town hall to attend a private concert of medieval sacred music. return to the ship for a late lunch and take advantage of complimentary shuttles to the old town throughout the afternoon as we remain in port. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

MondaY, JuLY 16stOCKhOlM arChiPelagO / stOCKhOlM, sWedendelight in some of the world’s most alluring maritime land-

Itinerary

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DENMARK

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LITHUANIA

LATVIA

ESTONIARUSSIA

GERMANY

RUSSIA

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BELARUS

Stockholm Tallinn

St. Petersburg

Gdansk

Copenhagen

Riga

Bal t icSea Klaipeda

Optional Pre-Trip Extension toMoscow JULY 8 TO 12

Situated on the banks of the Moskva river, Moscow, the capital, has long been the center for russian art, culture and government. Spend three nights in the centrally located royal astoria Marriot hotel and tour the splendors of Moscow. explore the Kremlin and enjoy early admittance to the State armory, which houses leg-endary stones from the State diamond Fund. take an exclu-sive tour of the Grand Kremlin Palace, residence of russia’s president. discover the State tretyakov Gallery with its world-class collection of russian art. Stroll across red Square and visit Saint Basil’s Cathedral, which marks the center of the city. Further information and a reservation form will be sent to confirmed participants.

scapes, beginning with a full morning of cruising through the scenic Stockholm archipelago, composed of thousands of small islands. In the early afternoon arrive in Stockholm, built on 1 4 small islands and sandwiched between the sparkling waters of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic. enjoy a guided walk-ing tour through the cobbled streets of Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan. alternatively, for an additional cost, take an excursion by boat to the elegant drottningholm Palace, set on the shores of Lake Mälaren and now the residence of the Swedish royal family. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

tueSdaY, JuLY 17stOCKhOlMa morning tour includes visits to the City hall, where the annual nobel Prize award ceremony is held, and the Vasa Museum, featuring a painstakingly restored 17th-century warship that sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage and was salvaged 300 years later. return to our ship for lunch

onboard and an afternoon of cruising across the Baltic Sea towards Latvia. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

WedneSdaY, JuLY 18riga, latViariga is a beautiful hanseatic city dating from 1201 ad, which also features one of the best art nouveau quarters in europe. arrive this morning and take an architectural city tour of both the cobbled streets of old town and the elegant art nouveau new town. Visit the occupation Museum, which documents the occupation of Latvia under two totalitarian regimes from 1940 to 1991. In the early evening, enjoy a private folkloric performance in a historic guild house. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

thurSdaY, JuLY 19KlaiPeda, lithuaniaafter a morning of cruising, call mid-afternoon at Klaipeda, Lithuania’s third-largest city and a center for amber production. Founded in 1252 by the teutonic Knights of east Prussia, the city was annexed by hitler in 1939 and almost destroyed towards the end of

WWII. Much of the city has now been restored. Choose between a visit to Klaipeda’s amber Museum, the largest in the Baltic, or a journey into the countryside to learn about village life in Lithuania during the Soviet period. during our countryside journey, visit the home of the first British defense attaché to the newly independent Lithuania and listen to stories of his life as a bomber pilot in the royal air Force during WWII, as well as his time as a defense attaché in Moscow and Lithuania during the Cold War. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

FrIdaY, JuLY 20gdansK, POlandCall this morning at the more than 1,000-year-old city of Gdansk, which was the independent city-state of danzig for 600-plus years up to 1945. today it is known as the cradle of the Solidarity Movement. Learn about this anti-Communist workers’ movement during a visit to the historic shipyard and the Solidarity Museum. amble along the streets of the

restored old town, which was nearly destroyed during WWII. return to our ship for an afternoon of cruising. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

SaturdaY, JuLY 21COPenhagen, denMarKafter a morning of cruising the Baltic Sea, dock in Copenhagen. take a walking tour of this attractive city with its canals and pedestrian streets, and enjoy a private canal cruise from the picturesque old fishing district of nyhavn, passing the amalienborg Castle and the famous statue of hans Christian andersen’s Little Mermaid. return to our ship for a farewell reception and dinner onboard. after dinner take the opportunity to experience tivoli Gardens, the second-oldest amuse-ment park in the world. ISLAND SKY (B,L,d)

SundaY, JuLY 22COPenhagen / diseMbarK / u.s.disembark in Copenhagen and transfer to the airport for return flights to the u.S. (B)

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

Explorer Deck

Erikson Deck

Columbus Deck

Marco Polo Deck

Magellan Deck

603 601

604 602

Sun Deck

Gym

Sun Deck

The Club

Beauty Salon

Library

Reception

Hospital

Lounge

Restaurant

Bridge

OutdoorCafé

Jacuzzi

505507509511

506508510512

427 425 423 421 419 417 415

428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414

347 345 343 341339 335 333 331 329

348 346 344 342340338 336 334 332 330

262 260 258 256 254 252 250

261 259 257 255

Island Skyoriginally built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2010, Island Sky accom-modates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly fur-nished with a sitting room area, flat-screen tV, safe, mini-refrigerator and an en suite, marble-appointed bathroom with robe, slippers, hairdryer and fine toiletries. Several suites have private balconies. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a large lounge, elegant bar and library. the dining room accommodates everyone at one seating where house wine, beer and soft drinks are included at lunch and dinner. Wi-fi access is available throughout the vessel (at additional cost and dependent upon satellite reception). the ship also includes a beauty salon, onboard clinic and doctor, elevator serving all passenger decks, top deck with Jacuzzi, and rear sun deck with a bar. Island Sky is served by 75 experienced officers and crew.

Category DoUBLe SINgLe rate rate**

Category A $6,995 225 sq. ft. with portholes Category B $7,995 $12,795 230 sq. ft. with portholes Category C $8,995 $14,395 235 sq. ft. with window Category D $9,495 225 sq. ft. with window Category E $9,995 240 sq. ft. with forward & side windows

Category F $10,995 269 sq. ft. with window & private balcony Category G $11,495 325 sq. ft. with window & private balcony

*Association nonmembers add $200 per person.

** Single accommodations are limited at these rates.

Flag: Malta / Length: 297 ft. / Beam: 50 ft. / Draft: 12 ft.

COluMbus deCK Cabin

herMitage, st Petersburg

Explorer Deck

Columbus Deck

Marco Polo Deck

Erikson Deck

Magellan Deck

Explorer DeckErikson Deck

Marco Polo DeckColumbus Deck

Magellan Deck

603 601

602604

Sun Deck & Jacuzzi

BeautyCentre

427

428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414

425 423 421 419 417 415

The Club

Library

333335 331

330332336 334338340342344346348

347 345 343 341 339

Reception

Galley

Lounge

Restaurant

Hospital261 259 257 255

262 260 258 256 254 252 250

Bridge

OutdoorCafé

Lido Deck

Pantry

Chief Engineer Captain

Office 511 507 505509

512 510 508 506

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July 11 to 22, 2012 (12 days)

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Limited to a total of 98 participants, including travelers from Stanford and Yale.

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2 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 8-night cruise aboard the Island Sky 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Wine, beer and

soft drinks with all group lunches and dinners Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, 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

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International and u.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those

specified as included optional excursion to drottningholm Palace in Stockholm Independent and private transfers trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance excess-baggage charges Personal items such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

a i r a r r a n g e m e n t s

International and u.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. round-trip, economy-class airfare on Lufthansa from San Francisco to St. Petersburg via Frankfurt and return from Copenhagen via Frankfurt is approximately $1,770 as of September 2011 and is subject to change without notice. In order to give you as much flexibility as possible with the variety of air travel options, you are free to make your own air arrangements for this program.

F u e l c o s t s

In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to pre-dict fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of operation of this voyage. our prices are based upon the pre-vailing fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge.

W H a t t o e X P e c t

We consider this program to be moderately active. Most of our touring is done by motorcoach and boat. daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs. Stairs may not have handrails, and elevators are limited. travelers will have ample opportunity to take in the beautiful Baltic scenery from the comfort of our ship. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final Paymenta $1,000 deposit is required to hold space for the traversing the Baltic Sea program. an additional $200 deposit is required to hold space for the optional pre-trip extension to Moscow. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. 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 fully 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. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

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 travel-ing on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. a brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. the product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency and terrorist acts if you postmark your insurance payment within 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter.

eligibilityWe encourage membership in the alumni association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or 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 arrange-ments 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, motorcoach, 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. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. the airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passen-gers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. neither the alumni association, Stanford university nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non- refundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in october 2011 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Traversing the Baltic Sea July 11 to 22, 2012

Stanford Faculty LeaderBertrand Patenaude, Ma ’79, Phd ’87, a research fellow at the hoover Institution and a lecturer at Stanford university, is an expert on Soviet studies. as an undergraduate at Boston College, during his year abroad in Vienna, austria, he made his first visit to the Soviet union, a month-long winter adventure by train to eight cities across the more european-influenced regions of russia. after that, Bert says, “I was hooked.” he is the author of A Wealth of Ideas: Revelations from the Hoover Institution Archives and was associate producer of the emmy award-winning PBS film, Inside the USSR, and the Frontline documentary, A Journey to Russia, as well as story editor of “Stalin’s Ghost,” an nBC news Special report. he taught for eight years (1992–2000) in the department of national Security affairs at the naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where his outstanding performance as a classroom instructor was recognized with the Schieffelin award for teaching excellence for two consecutive years, 1998 and 1999.

Yale Study LeaderBorIS BerMan is professor of piano at Yale university School of Music as well as a pianist of international stature. Born in Moscow, Professor Berman studied at Moscow tchaikovsky Conservatory with the distinguished pianist Lev oborin and graduated with distinction as both pianist and harpsichordist. he performed extensively throughout the Soviet union as a recitalist and appeared as guest soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic and the Moscow Chamber orchestras. In 1973, Professor Berman left a flourishing career in the Soviet union to immigrate to Israel, where he quickly established himself as one of the country’s most sought-after keyboard performers and also taught at tel aviv university before coming to Yale in 1984. he has released numerous recordings and is also author of Notes from the Pianist’s Bench, and Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas: A Guide for the Listener and the Performer.

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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

NatioN-hoppiNg aboard the Island sky

Ju ly 11 to 22, 2012

Traversing the Baltic Sea