2014 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM. aboard m.s. Volga Dream. with Harvard Professor Julie Buckler. July 16-26, 2014

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1 204 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 204 Waterways of Russia Moscow to St. Petersburg aboard m.s. Volga Dream with Harvard Professor Julie Buckler July 6-26, 204

2 Harvard Alumni Association 24 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor Cambridge, MA 0238 Book your next journey with the HAA today! Call or visit us at alumni.harvard.edu/haa/travel Goritsy russia

3 HARVARD STUDY LEADER Julie Buckler, Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Harvard works on the cultural heritage of imperial Russia. Buckler received her B.A. in Russian and East European Studies from Yale University and her Ph.D. from Harvard. She began her academic career at Harvard as a junior professor in 996 and has been a tenured member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences since She has been awarded fellowships by the American Association of University Women and the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, and was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies in Buckler is now senior humanities adviser to the Radcliffe Institute, directing the humanities part of their Academic Ventures Program, which brings together scholars from across the University and around the world to foster multidisciplinary collaborations. She is also a principal investigator for a four-year Mellon Foundation grant on Recontextualizing Urban Studies ( ). She just completed a term as chair of the Slavic Department. Other study leaders joining this program include John Meffert, Architectural Historian with the National Trust for Historic Preservation; Robert Nelson, the Robert Lehman Professor of the History of Art at Yale University; and Dr. Carol Reynolds, Symposium Speaker for the Smithsonian Institution. Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See General Information section. Catherine Palace For detailed itineraries VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

4 Waterways of Russia July 6 26, 204 (9 nights / days) Moscow pre-program and st. Petersburg post-program options Moscow, Russia EXPLORE THE GREATEST ARTISTIC, HISTORICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES OF CLASSICAL RUSSIAN CULTURE. This comprehensive itinerary features several Golden Ring cities and opportunities to see nine UNESCO World Heritage sites along a scenic traversal of the rivers, lakes and canals that link the two great cultural capitals of Russia Moscow and St. Petersburg, which are the book-ends of the program. Begin in Moscow, the political and commercial capital of the world s largest country. Board the exclusively chartered, 09-guest m.s. Volga Dream for a cruise through the heartland of Mother Russia where the countryside is seemingly untouched by the 20th century. Visit 0th-century Uglich, medieval Yaroslavl, the 4th-century monastery near Goritsy, and the legendary open-air museum of Kizhi Island all rustic remnants of Old Russia. The program concludes with two nights in the deluxe Angleterre Hotel in splendid St. Petersburg, Russia s window on the West and the majestic legacy of Peter the Great. This popular program, timed during mid-summer when days are long and pleasant, also features a rich, educational lecture program featuring Harvard professor, Julie Buckler and other guest speakers. This is a co-sponsored program. For detailed itineraries VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

5 SCHEDULE BY DAY Kizhi Island Wednesday, July 6 U.S. Depart the U.S. for Moscow, Russia. Thursday, July 7 Moscow, Russia Arrive in Moscow and meet your Travel Director. Transfer to the deluxe m.s. Volga Dream. The ship remains docked overnight on the Moscow River, which flows leisurely through the city that has embodied the heart and soul of Russia for over 80 years. Friday, July 8 Moscow Explore Moscow s cultural and historical treasures beginning with a visit to the Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the imposing halls of this fabled Citadel of the Czars. Tour the Armory, the oldest museum in Russia, and see the authentic State treasures including the magnificently bejeweled Fabergé eggs commissioned by the Romanov czars. Walk around infamous Red Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site where both Romanov czars and Soviet commissars have flexed their might and power. Admire the multicolored grandeur of the 6 th century St. Basil s Cathedral, one of the country s most beautiful Orthodox monuments. Saturday, July 9 Volga River/Uglich This morning, cruise the Moscow Canal, which gives Moscow access to the White, Baltic, Caspian, Azov and Black Seas, and into the Volga River, the main artery of the Russian heartland for over a millennium. Arrive in Uglich, one of the Golden Ring of fortified th to th century towns and villages built to surround Moscow. Walk to the small 7 th century Church of Prince Dimitri on the-blood, built on the site where Ivan the Terrible s young son tragically met his demise. Admire its cluster of red turrets capped with shimmering blue onion domes, and the elegant frescoes that adorn the inside. Continue to the stately five domed Cathedral of the Transfiguration, built along the Volga River in 73. Sunday, July 20 Yaroslavl/ Lake Rybinskoye Dock in Yaroslavl, the oldest town on the Volga River and a Golden Ring town. This UNESCO World Heritage site, the Florence of Russia, is known for its authentic Russian churches crowned with painted onion domes and soaring turrets. Stroll along the river to the Church of Elijah the Prophet, a masterpiece of local architecture located in the heart of the Old Town and filled with well preserved frescoes. See the magnificent, fortified Monastery of the Transfiguration, founded in the 2 th century. After lunch, the ship cruises Lake Rybinskoye, surrounded by scenic wilderness. Monday, July 2 Sheksna River/ Goritsy/Lake Beloye Along the Sheksna River, catch glimpses of a bygone era as you pass rustic family farms and quaint dachas, traditionally the seasonal cottages of Russia s elite. From the tranquil village of Goritsy, visit the Kirillo Belozersky Monastery, founded in 397. It is said that Vasily III came here to pray for an heir and, soon after, his wife Elena gave birth to the future Ivan the Terrible, the first Czar of Russia. Farther along the shores of Lake Beloye, see rural communities continuing the traditions of Old Russia. Tuesday, July 22 Lake Onega/Kizhi Island Enjoy a morning cruise on scenic Lake Onega, dotted with over 600 small islands, within sight of the beautifully untouched, pastoral, Karelian countryside, home to many ethnic Finns. This afternoon, be on deck for the unforgettable approach to picturesque Kizhi Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This remarkable open air museum is a treasure trove of 8 th century Karelian and north Russian wooden architecture. Admire the Church of the Transfiguration, an architectural masterpiece featuring 22 cupolas built completely of wood without a single nail! Wednesday, July 23 Lake Onega/Svir River/ Mandrogi/Lake Ladoga/ Neva River Cruise the sparkling Svir River between Lake Onega and Lake Ladoga, the largest freshwater reservoir in Europe, to Mandrogi, a small riverside village. Later, admire the passing wilderness of serene meadows and virgin pine and birch forests lining the shores and river banks of Lake Ladoga and the great Neva River. This evening, enjoy a dinner that will include traditional Russian specialties followed by a specially arranged sampling of Russian vodkas. Thursday, July 24 St. Petersburg Arrive in St. Petersburg, known as the Venice of the North, along the Neva River, which flows majestically through the heart of the city. This morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Pushkin to visit Catherine the Great s imperial compound of Tsarskoye Selo (Czar s Village), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the elaborate Baroque palace, built in 74. Church of prince Dimitri-on-the-Blood For detailed itineraries VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

6 Church of our Savior on the Spilled Blood FINLAND St. Petersburg Gulf of Finland Lake Ladoga Mandrogi Neva River Svir River Kizhi Island Lake Onega Canal Volga-Baltic Lake Beloye Goritsy Sheksna River Lake Rybinskoye UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing RUSSIA Volga River Uglich Moscow Canal Moscow Moscow River Yaroslavl See the extraordinary Amber Room: six tons of solid amber, deftly carved and framed in gold leaf, once deemed the Eighth Wonder of the World. Stripped and confiscated by the Nazis in 94, the Amber Room was meticulously reconstructed in 2003 in honor of St. Petersburg s 300 th birthday. On the afternoon tour, explore the city s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose legendary landmarks are scattered across more than 00 islands linked by more than 300 bridges. St. Petersburg s main thoroughfare, Nevsky Prospekt, showcases exquisite examples of Russian Baroque and neoclassical architecture. See the beautiful Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood (Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ), built on the site of Emperor Alexander II s assassination; see the Admiralty tower; and visit 9 th century St. Isaac s Cathedral s dazzling interior of malachite and lapis lazuli its striking golden dome is one of the glories of the city s skyline. Tour the city s oldest edifice, the Peter and Paul Fortress, built in 703 to guard the country s only outlet to the Baltic Sea. The impressive Baroque Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul contains the tombs of czars from Peter the Great to Nicholas II, the last of the Romanovs. Check into the deluxe Angleterre Hotel for an evening at leisure, or attend an optional Russian ballet or music performance (performance schedule permitting). Friday, July 2 St. Petersburg Enjoy a specially reserved entrance and tour of the State Hermitage Museum, former palace of Catherine the Great and repository of one of the world s oldest and greatest art collections, rivaled only by the museum s ornate interiors. View the priceless collection of 9 th - and 20 th century French Impressionist and Post Impressionist works as well as 74 masterpieces lost in a storeroom during World War II and rediscovered in 99. This afternoon, skim over the Gulf of Finland by hydrofoil to Petrodvorets, the splendid summer palace and parklands commissioned by Peter the Great, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Attend the Farewell Reception and dinner this evening in the hotel. Saturday, July 26 St. Petersburg/U.S. Continue on the St. Petersburg Post Program Option, or transfer to the airport for your flight to the U.S. July 4-7 Moscow Pre-Program Option $860 Double occupancy $,260 Single occupancy Begin your journey in Russia in Moscow exploring the jewels of the heart of Mother Russia with a visit to the magnificent State Tretyakov Gallery and the fascinating Bunker 42 on Taganka Cold War Museum. Accommodations for two nights are included in the Five Star Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel, ideally located in the city center. July St. Petersburg Post-Program Option $80 Double occupancy $,30 Single occupancy Further explore this city known for its romantic waterways and architectural treasures. Visit Yusupov Palace, the infamous setting for Rasputin s assassination and one of the few residences to retain many original interiors. In Pavlovsk, tour the 8 th century Great Palace, built for Catherine the Great s son, Paul, that overlooks exquisitely landscaped gardens. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe Angleterre Hotel. The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at additional cost. Details will be included in your reservation confirmation. WHAT IS INCLUDED: Enrichment program of lectures and discussions by a Harvard professor and additional experts Seven-night cruise aboard the deluxe m.s. Volga Dream Complimentary beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise Two nights in the deluxe Angleterre Hotel with breakfast each morning, and lunch and dinner with beer and wine taxes and gratuities to drivers, guides and ship personnel $0,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; visa and passport fees; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and inspection fees; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; meals or beverages not listed in the Inclusions section; optional sightseeing excursions; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section.

7 YEAR CONSTRUCTION: 2007 OVERALL LENGTH: 34 feet AMENITIES 00% river view Staterooms. Each has a private bathroom, two twin beds or one queen bed, individual climate control, writing desk, satellite television, minibar, safe, radio and plush robes. Maximum passengers: 09 FLAG: Russian Most accommodations have a large picture window. There is a library, Internet salon, Sun Deck, Boutique, Fitness Room and Sauna. The inviting lounge offers live music, a well stocked bar and panoramic windows. M.S. Volga Dream Sun Deck Library Ladoga Bar Jr. Suite Neva Lounge 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, beverages and meals per detailed itinerary; gratuities to local guides and drivers and ship personnel; tour manager throughout; $0,000 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 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 $,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. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($0 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 20 days prior to departure; from 9 through 9 days prior to departure, TO book A TRIP CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL Jr. Suite Jr. Suite Jr. Suite Promenade Deck Main Deck Cabin Deck Jr. Suite Sauna Reception Fitness Room Coffee Station 3 Boutique 3 3 Owner s Suite Dining Room Sun Deck Promenade Deck Main Deck Cabin Deck Category 7, $6,04 Two twin beds and one or two portholes. Cabin Deck. Category 6, $6,4 Two twin beds and two windows. Main Deck, aft. (Limited availability) Category, $6,74 Two twin beds and two windows. Main Deck. Single Pricing: $0, 4 Category 4, $7,4 One double bed and two windows. Promenade Deck, aft. Single Pricing: $0,64 Category 3, $7,64 One double bed and one or two windows. Promenade Deck, midship and forward. Category 2, $7,84 One double bed and two windows. Promenade Deck, midship. Category, $8,4 Two twin beds and one or two portholes. Cabin Deck. Junior Suite, $8,64 Larger cabin with one double bed and two windows. Sun and Promenade Decks. Owner s Suite, $9,64 Suite with sitting area, double bed and eight windows. Promenade Deck. Taxes are included. $000 ($200 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 0% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 9 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 00% of the published full regular tariffs. Please refer to the full terms and conditions at 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.

8 A SAMPLING OF 204 HAA TRIPS Registration form LAND & RAIL HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA & TIBET MAY 7-28, 204 MARTIN K. WHYTE MOROCCAN DISCOVERY MAY 7-30, 204 SUSAN GILSON MILLER THE ULTIMATE SILK ROAD JOURNEY: XIAN TO ISTANBUL MAY 9-JUN 8, 204 INSIDE THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAM MAY 22-30, 204 DAVID AGUILAR MOZAMBIQUE: REBIRTH OF A COUNTRY JUN 3-6, 204 TALES OF WALES: ADVENTURES IN CELTIC LITERATURE JUN 4-4, 204 CATHERINE MCKENNA REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR: BELGIUM, FRANCE, & GERMANY JUN 6-, 204 SUE WEAVER SCHOPF ENGLISH LANDSCAPES AND LITERATURE: THE TOWNS, VILLAGES AND GARDENS OF AUSTEN AND HARDY JUN 7-4, 204 MICHAEL WEISHAN HIDDEN SECRETS OF MADAGASCAR JUN -27, 204 ULTIMATE TANZANIA SAFARI: EXPLORING THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND JUN 2-JUL, 204 DANIEL LIEBERMAN SANTA FE: ART & LANDSCAPE IN THE CITY OF ENCHANTMENT JUL 23-27, 204 JOHN STEWART HIDDEN DOLCE VITA: TUSCANY & UMBRIA SEP 0-8, 204 LADAKH TO BHUTAN SEP 3-27, 204 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JAMES: CAMINO DE SANTIAGO SEP 26-OCT 8, 204 MARY GAYLORD JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOUTH CAUCASUS: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA, & ARMENIA SEP 27-OCT, 204 PETER GALBRAITH SPAIN & PORTUGAL: PARADORES & POUSADAS SEP 27-OCT, 204 SOUTHERN AFRICA ODYSSEY OCT 23-NOV 9, 204 MARK VAN BAALEN CRUISES JAPAN: LAND OF THE RISING SUN ON CALEDONIAN SKY MAY 7-20, 204 HELEN HARDACRE IN THE WAKE OF VIKINGS: COPENHAGEN TO REYKJAVIK ON SEA EXPLORER MAY 23-JUN 4, 204 STEPHEN MITCHELL CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGER MAY 27-JUN 9, 204 R. NICHOLAS BURNS MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS ON CORAL II MAY 27-JUN 0, 204 JEFFREY QUILTER THE BALTIC S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II JUN 28-JUL 9, 204 TIMOTHY COLTON HIDDEN GEMS OF THE AEGEAN SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGER JUL 23-AUG, 204 HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN ICELAND TO GREENLAND: VOYAGE TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE ON L AUSTRAL AUG 2-4, 204 JAMES MCCARTHY BELL ITALIA ON VARIETY VOYAGER SEP 6-26, 204 RICHARD THOMAS ISLANDS & RIVIERAS OF FRANCE, SPAIN, & ITALY ON TERE MOANA SEP 9-27, 204 SUSAN SULEIMAN BEYOND RAPA NUI: EASTER ISLAND ON CLIPPER ODYSSEY SEP 29-OCT 7, 204 VOYAGE TO MADAGASCAR ON ISLAND SKY NOV 28-DEC 6, 204 NEW ZEALAND BY SEA ON CALEDONIAN SKY DEC 29, 204-JAN, 20 LAWRENCE BUELL RIVERS & LAKES WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA: MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON VOLGA DREAM JUL 6-26, 204 JULIE BUCKLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIFE: PARIS TO PROVENCE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONY SEP 8-6, 204 ROBERT DARNTON SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE: A CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONY SEP 2-26, 204 FAMILY ADVENTURES VOYAGE TO THE LANDS OF GODS & HEROES ON CORINTHIAN JUL 3-4, 204 JONATHAN WALTON GALAPAGOS FAMILY ADVENTURE ON SANTA CRUZ JUL 7-, 204 SCOTT EDWARDS To register, fill out this form and return to HAA travels with your deposit of $,000 per person, plus $200 per person Moscow Pre-Program, plus $200 per person St. Petersburg Post-Program. Please note that for some programs an additional deposit may be requested after you book. Please return this form by mail to: HAA Travels, Harvard Alumni Association 24 Mount Auburn Street, 6th floor, Cambridge, MA 0238 Or by FAX: Please call with any questions: or I am not able to make this trip, but please add me to your mailing list PROGRAM NAME FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT ADDRESS STREET ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE HOME TELEPHONE SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT ADDRESS STREET ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE HOME TELEPHONE METHOD OF DEPOSIT START DATE DATE OF BIRTH WORK TELEPHONE DATE OF BIRTH WORK TELEPHONE CHECK (please enclose check) MASTERCARD VISA CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD 3 DIGIT SECURITY CODE I/WE CONFIRM THAT WE HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOUR, INCLUDING REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL. SIGNATURE SIGNATURE ACCOMMODATIONS Catherine Palace CATEGORY PREFERENCE DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM SHARE A ROOM WITH: ROOMMATE EXTENSION PROGRAM i would like to register for the Pre-extension in Moscow. $860 Double Occupancy $,260 Single Occupancy i would like to register for the post-extension in St. Petersburg. $80 Double Occupancy $,30 Single Occupancy