CASTLES & COLLECTIONS OF THE CELTIC ISLES

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1 HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2016 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 2016 CASTLES & COLLECTIONS OF THE CELTIC ISLES EDINBURGH TO DUBLIN ABOARD SEA CLOUD II WITH CATHERINE MCKENNA Margaret Brooks Robinson Professor of Celtic Languages and Literatures July 22 to August 2, 2016

2 CASTLES & COLLECTIONS OF THE CELTIC ISLES EDINBURGH TO DUBLIN ABOARD SEA CLOUD II WITH CATHERINE MCKENNA Margaret Brooks Robinson Professor of Celtic Languages and Literatures July 22 to August 2, 2016 Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen (front cover). Tobermory, (above) both photos VisitBritain EXPERIENCE THE EXHILARATION OF A SCOTTISH AND IRISH SUMMER ON A CULTURAL CRUISE ABOARD SEA CLOUD II. ADMIRE THE MAJESTIC landmarks of Edinburgh, Scotland, before embarking your elegant sailing yacht in the port of Leith. Step ashore to tour storied castles in Aberdeen and Inverness. In the windswept Orkney Islands, marvel at Stone Age standing stones and burial mounds. Stroll the celebrated Inverewe Garden, where Gulf Stream waters nourish rare subtropical plants, before crossing the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland. Enjoy receptions and lunches at the estates of Baronscourt and Ballywalter Park, hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn and Lord and Lady Dunleath, respectively. Conclude this memorable voyage with a delightful day in Dublin, Ireland, including a private visit to Helen Dillon s world-renowned garden and a curatorial tour of the collections at the National Gallery of Ireland. An optional prelude in Edinburgh and an optional postlude in Dublin are offered. TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

3 HARVARD STUDY LEADER CATHERINE MCKENNA, PhD 76 Margaret Brooks Robinson Professor of Celtic Languages and Literatures Catherine McKenna specializes in the Celtic languages of Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, and Scotland; the literature and legends of the Celtic-speaking peoples; and the history of popular religion in Western Europe. Prior to coming to Harvard, she spent 10 years as a coordinator of an interdisciplinary and inter-university doctoral program in medieval studies in New York. She is currently working on a book on the cult of Saint Brigit of Ireland from its origins in the sixth century to the present day. She received her PhD from the Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures at Harvard. Also traveling with you will be Elizabeth Milleker AB 56, a senior research scholar and retired curator in The Metropolitan Museum of Art s Department of Greek and Roman Art, and Patrick Bowe, architectural historian and author of Gardens of Ireland. WHY TRAVEL WITH THE HAA? Expert Harvard faculty and study leaders Over 80 destinations on all seven continents Choice of Land & Rail, Cruises, Rivers & Lakes, and Family Adventures Travel with fellow Harvard alumni members Local culture, history, and cuisine at every stop Relationships that last beyond your trip North Atlantic Ocean Londonderry NORTHERN IRELAND IRELAND Dublin Belfast Inverewe Invergordon Irish Sea Edinburgh WALES Kirkwall Aberdeen SCOTLAND Tobermory Mull Iona ENGLAND North Sea HIGHLIGHTS Illuminating lectures by Catherine McKenna, and lecturers from Yale, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Ten-night cruise aboard the luxurious Sea Cloud II In Londonderry, Northern Ireland, lunch and a tour of Baronscourt, seat of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn The windswept Orkney Islands, with their Stone Age standing stones and burial mounds A tour of 14th-century Cawdor Castle, the setting for Shakespeare s Macbeth The celebrated Inverewe Garden, where Gulf Stream waters nourish rare subtropical plants Mount Stewart dining room, Belfast, photo Irish Tourist Board A visit to Ballywalter Park, a country estate outside Belfast, where you will be greeted by the owners, Lord and Lady Dunleath FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

4 SCHEDULE BY DAY Tuesday, July 26 KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND Step ashore this morning in the busy Orkney harbor town of Kirkwall for a visit to the remarkable Stone Age settlement of Skara Brae, buried under sand for thousands of years until its rediscovery and excavation. Continue to Maes Howe, a wellpreserved burial mound dating from around 2,800 B C. Nearby are the enigmatic prehistoric sites, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness. Late this evening, cruise past the entrance to Scapa Flow, home of the Royal Navy during both World Wars I and II. Edinburgh and the Balmoral Hotel clock tower, photo VisitBritain Friday, July 22 U.S. DEPARTURE Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Edinburgh. Saturday, July 23 EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND / SEA CLOUD II Arrive in this Georgian capital city and enjoy a tour of architectural landmarks. A walk along the famed Royal Mile is followed by a lunch at the Balmoral Hotel. Visit the historic Royal Yacht Britannia, prior to boarding Sea Cloud II in the port of Leith. Sunday, July 24 ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND In the lively university city of Aberdeen, visit Crathes Castle, dating from the 16th century and renowned for its turrets, dormers, gargoyles, and ornate corbeling as well as exquisite painted ceilings. The extensive gardens are a series of interconnected rooms with yew hedges, some dating back 200 years. In the early afternoon, visit the Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Maritime Museum. Alternatively, you may wish to explore Dunnottar Castle, a cliff-top fortress overlooking the sea. This evening join the captain for a festive welcome dinner as you sail toward Cromarty Firth. Monday, July 25 INVERGORDEN, SCOTLAND Discover the gracious city of Inverness and its historic surroundings, including the battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie s Jacobite army was put to the sword by Royalist forces. Also visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle, linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth, and still an aristocratic family home with colorful gardens. Sea Cloud II sets a course for the Orkney Islands in the early evening. Wednesday, July 27 INVEREWE, SCOTLAND Be on deck this morning as Sea Cloud II enters picturesque Loch Ewe. Tour the magnificent Inverewe Garden, now managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Here the subtropical vegetation thrives and blooms year round due to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream. See rare flora brought from locations around the world, particularly the Southern Hemisphere. The purple heather should be at its Ring of Brogdar, Kirkwall FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

5 peak here, as it is expected to be throughout the Scottish portion of your trip. Thursday, July 28 MULL / IONA, SCOTLAND Arrive at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, where the protected harbor creates an attractive anchorage for pleasure yachts; go ashore for a walk past the brightly painted houses of its waterfront. Following lunch on board, a Zodiac boat excursion (weather permitting) will take you to walk in Fingal s Cave on the Isle of Staffa, whose rugged beauty has inspired Keats, Turner, and Mendelssohn. Continue to Iona to explore the sixth-century abbey, and the burial sites of Scottish kings. Friday, July 29 LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND This morning cruise past the spectacular scenery of Northern Ireland. The ship anchors at Londonderry for a pastoral drive to Baronscourt, seat of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn. We are invited for lunch and a tour of the paintings and decorative arts collections of this great Georgian house, followed by a relaxed walk through the gardens. Saturday, July 30 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND On an orientation tour of this revitalized capital city, visit the Ulster Museum, where an extensive collection contains works by Irish painters, including Jack Yeats. Continue to the impressive Titanic Belfast museum. East of Belfast and surrounded by extensive parkland, Ballywalter Park is a lovely 19th-century country estate that we visit at the kind invitation of Lord and Lady Dunleath. Following lunch in this magnificent setting, Lord Dunleath will show us his family collections of painting and sculpture. Sea Cloud II remains in port overnight. Sunday, July 31 BELFAST Today explore the rolling countryside of County Down. Visit the 19th-century National Trust property of Mount Stewart, former home of the marquesses of Londonderry. The palatial mansion is surrounded by elaborate landscaped gardens created in the 1920s. You will be received by the Montgomerys, owners of the exquisite Georgian estate of Grey Abbey, before returning to Belfast. Monday, August 1 DUBLIN, IRELAND Step ashore in Dublin for a private morning visit to Helen Dillon s famous town garden and a tour of the National Gallery of Ireland with Adrian Le Harivel, curator of British and Dutch paintings. The afternoon is unscheduled. Gather on board this evening to celebrate your journey at the captain s farewell dinner. Tuesday, August 2 DUBLIN / U.S. Depart Dublin on a flight to the U.S. or remain in the city for the optional postlude program. OPTIONAL PRELUDE: EDINBURGH July 20 to 23, 2016 Charlotte Brontë once wrote that Edinburgh is to London as poetry is to prose. Discover Scotland s striking capital city on a walking tour of Princes Street and New Town, and explore the Old Town on a guided stroll along the Royal Mile. At Edinburgh Castle, see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and visit sections of the castle not open to the general public. Tour the masterfully restored National Museum of Scotland, with exhibits on Scottish history, art, and science and dine in the unique vaulted cellars of 16thcentury Marlins Wynd, in the heart of the old city. Accommodations for three nights are at the splendid Balmoral Hotel. Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin OPTIONAL POSTLUDE: DUBLIN August 2 to 4, 2016 Experience the Irish capital of Dublin, known for its rich history, arts, and culture. Visit the Old Library at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, one of Ireland s great treasures. Tour the Celtic gold collection at the National Museum. In the company of a curator, explore the Decorative Arts Museum of Ireland, whose collection is nothing short of dazzling. At the Chester Beatty Library, see remarkable manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, rare books, and drawings from around the world. Dine in a private room at spectacular Castletown House, the earliest and largest Palladian-style house in Ireland. Accommodations for two nights are at the elegant Merrion Hotel.

6 SEA CLOUD II CRUISE RATES Per person, double occupancy 204 to 206* $9,995 Cabin Deck. State Rooms. Twin berths, shower. 207 to 210 $10,995 Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 $12,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 218 to 223 $13,995 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 301 & 302 $14,995 Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 303 to 319 $15,995 Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower. 401 & 402 $17,995 Lido Deck. Owner s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. * Cabins are available for single use at no single supplement. Additional singles will be calculated at a supplement of 30% to 100% of the cruise rate. LIDO BAR DINING ROOM GYM BOUTIQUE SAUNA DOCTOR LOUNGE WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM LIDO DECK PROMENADE DECK CABIN DECK A Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (left), Sea Cloud II (center), and Owner s Suite (right). SEA CLOUD II AMENITIES Five-star dining; gracious lounge and Lido Bar; mahoganypaneled library; gym; water-sports platform; air conditioning (individual cabin settings); marble bath; direct-dial telephone; safe; TV; radio; 220V current; bathrobes. RECEPTION LIBRARY TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Ten nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II; all meals during the cruise; wine with lunches and dinners; receptions as noted. Complimentary open bar throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks, water, and coffee. Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for 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 and fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional Edinburgh prelude; optional Dublin postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. OPTIONAL PRELUDE EDINBURGH $2,195 per person. Single supplement $795. Includes three nights at Balmoral Hotel (with rooms reserved for early arrival on July 21st), breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner, and one reception. Sightseeing as noted. OPTIONAL POSTLUDE DUBLIN $1,995 per person. Single supplement $495. Includes two nights at the Merrion Hotel, breakfast daily, one lunch, and one dinner; sightseeing as noted. RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space on this program, a $2,500 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at or , 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 and must be made by check. 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 If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at or 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 or , haatravels@harvard.edu. CST

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