CHANGING TIDES OF HISTORY CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA NORWAY DENMARK POLAND ESTONIA RUSSIA FINLAND SWEDEN. June 21 July 2, 2013 FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS

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1 2013 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 2013 CHANGING TIDES OF HISTORY CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA June 21 July 2, 2013 FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS Mikhail Gorbachev Lech Wałęsa NORWAY DENMARK POLAND ESTONIA RUSSIA FINLAND SWEDEN

2 HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 124 MOUNT AUBURN STREET, 6TH FLOOR CAMBRIDGE, MA BOOK YOUR NEXT JOURNEY WITH THE HAA TODAY! CALL OR VISIT US AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL TALLINN, ESTONIA

3 HARVARD STUDY LEADER As this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. We intend, however, that you will be joined by a Harvard lecturer who will enhance your travel experience. You will discover that our lecturers are not only first-rate scholars and teachers but also friendly traveling companions, eager to share their insights through conversation as well as in scheduled presentations. DISTINGUISHED WORLD LEADERS Mikhail Gorbachev, former President of the Soviet Union ( ) and one of the 20 th century s most pivotal leaders, ended the 50 years of nuclear brinkmanship known as the Cold War. During our private engagement, President Gorbachev will speak about the Soviet Union s evolution into modern Russia and his introduction of glasnost and perestroika, catalysts for the inception of democracy in Russia and Eastern Europe. Gorbachev built an extraordinary relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States at that time, and in so doing was awarded the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize. Retired from politics, Gorbachev continues to strive toward achieving his global vision of peace through the Gorbachev Foundation, founded in 1992 and dedicated to addressing the challenges of the post-cold War world, and Green Cross International, founded in 1993 with the mission of securing a just and sustainable future through global interdependence and shared responsibility in humanity s relationship with nature. Lech Wałęsa, former president of Poland, Polish hero and international symbol of the pursuit of freedom and democracy, will meet with our group in Gdańsk to discuss his perspective on world progress through globalization. A worker in Gdańsk s Lenin Shipyard, Wałęsa emerged as a worldwide symbol of the resistance against Communism during the shipyard workers strike of 1980 and the establishment of the Solidarity labor movement. Although having won the right to form an independent union, Wałęsa and Solidarity were forced to continue their struggle against the Soviet-backed regime of General Jaruzelski, which jailed Wałęsa and imposed martial law in Poland. Wałęsa served as President of Poland from 1990 to 1995, and received the Nobel Peace Prize in Mr. Wałęsa is only the third foreign dignitary, after the Marquis de Lafayette and Winston Churchill, to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See General Information section. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK NYHAVN FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

4 CHANGING TIDES OF HISTORY, CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA June 21 July 2, 2013 (10 nights / 12 days) WONDERS OF NORWAY PRE-PROGRAM AND STOCKHOLM POST-PROGRAM OPTIONS ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA JOIN THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR ENRICHING SPEECHES BY FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SOVIET UNION MIKHAIL GORBACHEV AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF POLAND LECH WAŁĘSA during this specially designed Baltic Sea cruise. Explore one of the great regions of the world with visits to five Baltic capitals and six UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a cruise through Norway s spectacular Oslo Fjord. Aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Small Ship M.S. LE BORÉAL, experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic States and the imperial riches of St. Petersburg. In the tradition of ancient Viking mariners and medieval merchants, cruise under the glistening White Nights of summer from Norway s beautiful and sophisticated capital city of Oslo to the exceptionally green and cosmopolitan Stockholm, Sweden. Discover the stunning architecture of Helsinki, Finland; spend two days in regal St. Petersburg, including a tour of the world-acclaimed State Hermitage Museum and visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the spectacular czarist palaces at Petrodvorets and Pushkin; enjoy the well-preserved medieval Old Town of Tallinn; and immerse yourself in the historic epicenter of the Solidarity movement in Gdańsk, Poland. In the company of fellow Harvard alums and our co-sponsors, enjoy this comprehensive look at the diverse countries bordering the Baltic Sea, featuring an included shore excursion in each port led by expert, English-speaking guides. Make your reservation soon, as space sells quickly for this exceptional opportunity! THIS IS A CO-SPONSORED PROGRAM. FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

5 SCHEDULE BY DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 21 U.S. Depart the U.S. SATURDAY, JUNE 22 OSLO, NORWAY Arrive and transfer to the deluxe RADISSON BLU SCANDINAVIA HOTEL. The afternoon is at leisure. SUNDAY, JUNE 23 OSLO/ MIKHAIL GORBACHEV On a panoramic city tour of Norway s capital, see City Hall, where the ceremony awarding the Nobel Peace Prize is held every December, and continue past the neoclassical Royal Palace to the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park, the world s largest sculpture park created by a single artist. By exclusive arrangement, attend a presentation by former President of the Soviet Union and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev this afternoon. Mr. Gorbachev will speak about the Soviet Union s evolution into modern Russia, with time for questions. This afternoon, transfer to the deluxe M.S. LE BORÉAL and depart Oslo. This evening, join the Captain for a special Welcome Reception and Dinner. the Fortress of Three Crowns before entering the canal of Christianshavn with its mixture of old, renovated warehouses, sailboats and houseboats. On the panoramic tour, see the famous Tivoli Gardens, Amalienborg Palace, the King s Garden and Christiansborg s Royal Library Garden and the lively Strøget pedestrian street. TUESDAY, JUNE 25 CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA Spend the day at leisure cruising the Baltic Sea and enjoying a series of enriching lectures. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 PETRODVORETS GDAŃSK, POLAND/ LECH WAŁĘSA The historic city of Gdańsk features several examples of Poland s finest medieval and Renaissance architecture. Walk past elegant patrician mansions featuring late Renaissance and Baroque façades in the Old Town and see the famous Neptune s Fountain. Visit the 14th-century Artus Court, a meticulously restored Gothic guildhall that houses a fascinating collection of Polish art. In 1980, workers led by Lech Wałęsa founded the Solidarity movement, the first independent trade union in Eastern Europe and the key factor in winning the Polish struggle against Communism. See the historic Lenin Shipyard and its Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers. By special arrangement, meet the leader of the Solidarity movement, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa on board the ship this afternoon. Mr. Wałęsa will discuss his perspective on Solidarity, globalization and progress in the region. THURSDAY, JUNE 27 DAY AT SEA Enjoy enriching lectures while cruising the Baltic Sea. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 TALLINN, ESTONIA Tallinn s Old Town, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, has remained virtually unchanged for the past 600 years. During the walking tour, see Toompea Castle, the landmark Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the 13 th -century Church of St. Nicholas. Visit the medieval Town Hall, the only intact Gothic-style hall in Northern Europe. SATURDAY, JUNE 29 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Peter the Great founded the majestic city of St. Petersburg in 1703 as his Window on the West. Explore the city s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose legendary landmarks are scattered across more than 100 islands linked by more than GDAŃSK, POLAND MONDAY, JUNE 24 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK After lunch, enjoy a canal boat cruise through the heart of the city. See Christiansborg Palace, the Naval Church, the Old Stock Exchange and the famous statue of The Little Mermaid, immortalized by Denmark s famous author, Hans Christian Andersen. Cruise by the 18th-century Battery Sixtus and FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

6 GUDVANGEN FLÅM STALHEIM NORWAY FINLAND HELSINKI RUSSIA ST. PETERSBURG VIGELAND PARK BERGEN Nærøey Fjord DENMARK North Sea OSLO COPENHAGEN STOCKHOLM SWEDEN GDAŃSK Baltic Sea POLAND TALLINN ESTONIA UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Train Routing Land Routing Air Routing three times as many bridges. St. Petersburg s main thoroughfare, Nevsky Prospekt, showcases exquisite examples of Russian Baroque and neoclassical architecture. On the morning tour, see the beautiful Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood (Church of the Resurrection of Christ), built on the site of Emperor Alexander II s assassination, and the 19th-century St. Isaac s Cathedral, with a striking golden dome that is one of the glories of the city s skyline. Visit St. Petersburg s first building, the Peter and Paul Fortress, constructed to secure the country s access to the sea. See the impressive Baroque Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, containing the tombs of 32 czars, from Peter the Great to Nicholas II, the last of the Romanovs. This afternoon, by hydrofoil, skim over the Gulf of Finland to visit the splendid parklands and palace of Petrodvorets, a UNESCO World Heritage site, commissioned by Peter the Great to rival Versailles. The grounds are elaborately landscaped and include formal gardens, fountains and cascades, as well as the extravagant Grand Palace. The evening is at leisure. Optional opportunities are offered to attend a ballet performance held in the Hermitage or Palace Theater, or a Russian folklore show performed in the Nikolaevsky Art Centre. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 ST. PETERSBURG This morning, visit the imperial compound of Pushkin and Catherine the Great s elaborate rococo palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighted by a special visit to the extraordinary Amber Room. Later, see one of the world s greatest art repositories on the tour of the incomparable State Hermitage Museum, former czarist palace of Catherine the Great and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The spectacular collection is rivaled only by the museum s ornate interior. MONDAY, JULY 1 HELSINKI, FINLAND Helsinki was named the 2012 World Design Capital for its use of innovative design as an effective tool for social, cultural and economic development in the city. On the morning tour of Finland s dynamic capital, see the old fortifications of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the stately Senate Square, lively Market Square and the diplomatic quarter of Kaivopuisto. Visit the modernistic Temppeliaukio Church, or Church of the Rock, impressively hewn out of natural bedrock, and visit Sibelius Park, where Eila Hiltunen s remarkable sculpture honors Finland s most beloved composer, Jean Sibelius. Then, enjoy a private concert in the prestigious Sibelius Academy. This evening, join your travel companions for the Farewell Reception on board the ship. TUESDAY, JULY 2 STOCKHOLM/U.S. Arrive in Stockholm and disembark the ship. Transfer to the airport or join the Post-Program Option. JUNE WONDERS OF NORWAY PRE-PROGRAM OPTION $1,495 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $1,895 SINGLE OCCUPANCY Journey through Norway aboard Northern Europe s highest railroad and the Flåm Railway. Cruise Sognefjord and Nærøey Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the city of Bergen, including Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the home of Edvard Grieg, Norway s famous composer. Accommodations are for three nights in deluxe hotels. JULY 2-4 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN POST-PROGRAM OPTION $695 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $995 SINGLE OCCUPANCY Stockholm is a harmonious mixture of medieval and modern structures built on 14 small islands. Visit the City Hall, a 20th-century architectural masterpiece, where the Nobel Prizes in Sciences and Literature are awarded. Walk through the historic old town and visit the Vasa Museum, exhibiting a perfectly preserved 17th-century Swedish warship. Accommodations are for two nights in a deluxe hotel. The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at additional cost. Details will be included in your reservation confirmation. FLÅM RAILWAY

7 YEAR CONSTRUCTION:2010. OVERALL LENGTH: 466 feet AMENITIES 100% Ocean View Staterooms. Each has a private bathroom, two twin beds or one queen bed, individual climate control, writing desk and plush robes. Closets and wardrobes are large enough to store suitcases and clothing. MAXIMUM PASSENGERS: 240 FLAG: French There is a library, Internet salon, Sun Deck, swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room, full range of fitness equipment and two elevators. The infirmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The ship meets the latest Clean Ship standards. M.S. LE BORÉAL Bar Open - Air Bar Deck 7, Sun Deck Fitness Room Hair Stylist Pool Hamman Massage Balneo Showers Leisure Area Zodiac Zodiac Deck 5, Le Normandie Deck* Theater Deck 4, Le Lafayette Deck Dance Floor Bar Main Lounge Shop Excursion Desk Deck 3, Le Champollion Deck La Licorne La Boussole Buffet Grill Deck 6, Le France Deck* Sun Deck Lift Deck 2, Le Liberté Deck *Prestige Suites I and II, capacities to be advised. Indicates one fixed Queen bed An Owner s Suite (Le France Deck) is available upon request at a cost to be advised, on a first-come first-served basis Lift Reception Desk 7 7 Lift Owner s Deluxe Lift Suite Suite Deluxe Deluxe Suite Suite Deck 6, Le France Deck 5, Le Normandie Deck 4, Le Lafayette Deck 3, Le Champollion Bar Internet Panoramic Lounge Library Panoramic Terrace Bridge Medical Center CATEGORY 8, $7,795 Stateroom with one large window, shower. CATEGORY 7, $9,195 Stateroom with small window, private, partial wall balcony, shower. CATEGORY 6, $9,595 Stateroom with small window, private, partial wall balcony, shower. Single Pricing: $16,695 CATEGORY 5, $9,795 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private, partial wall balcony, shower. CATEGORY 4, $10,395 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower. Single Pricing: $18,095 CATEGORY 3, $10,795 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower. CATEGORY 2, $11,195 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower or tub/shower. CATEGORY 1, $11,495 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower or tub/shower. DELUXE SUITE, $12,295 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, tub/shower, sitting area. PRESTIGE SUITE II, $13,295 Two-room Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower. Deck 5, Le Normandie. PRESTIGE SUITE I, $14,295 Two-roomStateroomwithfloor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower. Deck 6, Le France. Taxes are an additional $295 per person and are subject to change. GENERAL INFORMATION TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s); all activities, excursions, entrance fees, accommodation, and meals per detailed itinerary; gratuities to local guides and drivers; tour manager throughout; $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance. TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: International airfare from the U.S.; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the Inclusions section; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); passport fees; visas and fees for obtaining visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; meals and alcoholic beverages not listed in the Inclusions section; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section. RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person (plus $200 per person Pre- and/or Post-Program). Please either call us at or or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in the back of this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Payment terms will be sent to you with your reservation confirmation from our partner tour operator. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be made in writing to the Harvard Alumni Association and are subject to a $200 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellation fees increase as the trip departure date approaches. Please refer to the full terms and conditions at baltic CHANGES IN ITINERARY AND COSTS: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. HAA Travels and the tour operator are not responsible therefore and are not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. 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 the HAA upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at or DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. 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 or , haatravels@harvard.edu. TO BOOK A TRIP CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

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