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1 2019 HARVARD ALUMNI TRAVELS DISCOVER LEARN CONNECT EXPLORE A Cruise of Ancient Greece on Le Bougainville September 12-20, 2019 with Aniruddh Patel & Jennifer Burton

2 Admire the breathtaking beauty and dramatic height of Meteora s remote monasteries, formerly only accessible by rope ladders. Take an unparalleled nine-day Aegean odyssey round trip from Athens, aboard the exclusively chartered, five star small ship Le Bougainville, which introduces the deluxe and exclusive Blue Eye, the world s first multisensory, underwater lounge. Featuring only 92 suites and staterooms, this elegant and elite small ship is able to cruise into ports inaccessible to larger vessels. Our epic voyage calls on Santorini, Delos, Mykonos, Pátmos, Rhodes and the Peloponnese Peninsula ancient destinations steeped in myth and history and offers opportunities to visit nine magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the extraordinary scenic wonder of Meteora, where 24 Orthodox monasteries, built in the 14th and 15th centuries, are perched high atop dramatic, soaring natural sandstone cliffs. Walk through the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, where the history of early Hellenic and Roman natural healing practices is engraved onto the exquisitely preserved stelai, or inscribed stone slabs, and the theater s amazing acoustics continue to resonate for audiences today. Learn more about contemporary Greek island life during the exclusive Forum, where you will meet and engage with local residents. Activity Level 3: A LITTLE MORE TO IT Many of the cities and towns being visited were founded centuries ago, and the terrain is rugged. Therefore, a fair amount of walking along narrow cobblestone streets, stone floors or uneven and/or slippery terrain and climbing several flights of stairs (some without railings) is to be expected. Walking excursions often cover distances of at least one mile/1.6 km and are approximately three hours in length. Please be advised that the ship may either dock in port or tender ashore. TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL Study Leaders Husband and wife Aniruddh Patel A.M. 90, Ph.D. 96 and Jennifer Burton 86, Ph.D. 97, draw on the complementary perspectives of science (Ani) and film/literature (Jennifer). Ani s specialty is music and the brain, which he researches as a Professor in Psychology at Tufts University. He is the author of Music, Language, and the Brain (2008 Oxford Univ. Press), which won the Deems Taylor award from ASCAP. In 2018 he was awarded a Fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies and a Guggenheim Fellowship to write a book on the evolution of music cognition. Jennifer s work focuses on literature, film, and culture. She is a Professor of the Practice in Film at Tufts University, and her publications include Call and Response: Key Debates in African American Studies (co-edited with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., published by W. W. Norton). She received her AB in drama (working with William Alfred) and Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Harvard. Her current projects include D Arcy Thompson s Greek Birds, a series of short films. Their previous trips with Harvard have included Portugal and the Azores, Costa Rica and Panama, Tahiti, Baja California, Alaska, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Orinoco River in Venezuela.

3 Meteora GREECE Volos Visit Mykonos classic round windmills, once used to mill wheat on the island between the 17th and 19th centuries. Schedule by Day THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 U.S. Board your flight to Athens. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Athens, Greece Athens is the birthplace of democracy and home to many of history s greatest philosophers and poets from Socrates to Herodotus. Transfer to Piraeus to embark Le Bougainville. (d) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Volos for Meteora From the attractive port city of Volos, birthplace of legendary Argonaut Jason, travel across the fertile Plain of Thessaly to the seldom visited natural wonder of Meteora Greek for suspended in the air an extraordinary enigma of virtually uncharted Orthodox monasteries. This breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site was constructed dramatically atop soaring natural sandstone pillars a staggering 1,300 feet above the valley floor in the 14th and 15th centuries. The early Christian traditions of these monasteries have continued uninterrupted for hundreds of years. Visit two of the six active monasteries, originally accessed by precarious use of long ladders and baskets suspended on ropes. Today, a modern road to the top offers impossibly majestic sights overlooking verdant Peneas Valley. Attend the captain s Welcome Reception this evening. (b,l,r,d) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Delos/Mykonos The mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Delos today is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is considered one of the most sacred islands in the Greek world, as central to Grecian spiritual life as Olympia and Delphi. Walk along the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo, a spectacularly rich archaeological site with remains of three separate temples from the fifth and sixth centuries B.C. Delos awe inspiring ruins also showcase an entire district of Hellenistic and Roman era houses and a 5,500 seat theater (300 B.C.), the site of choral competitions during the Delian panegyris, or the ancient quadrennial festival honoring Apollo. See the legendary Terrace of the Lions, dedicated to Apollo, where the stately hand carved marble statues guarded the island for nearly 2,600 years (the original lions are in the Delos Archaeological Museum). According to ancient legend, the craggy hills and clefts of Mykonos were formed from the petrified bodies of giants defeated by Hercules. Today, Mykonos iconic windmills, bright white, cube shaped houses and azure Delphi Athen Corinth Canal Mycenae Nafplion Epid Olympia Peloponnese Peninsula bays epitomize the striking beauty of the Greek Isles. (b,l,d) Cultural Enrichment: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore Mykonos quaint, narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses and boutiques, or sip ouzo harborside in Mykonos beautiful Little Venice. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Pátmos The small island of Pátmos and its Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. John, a UNESCO World Heritage site, loom large in the history of Christianity. Tour the monastery, built in 1088 and still occupied by monks who continue to preserve it as a pilgrimage site and place of religious study. See the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John the Apostle of Ephesus most likely wrote the Book of Revelation in A.D. 95. (b,l,d) Cultural Enrichments: Meet and engage with local residents who will discuss contemporary daily life on their ancient islands during the specially arranged Forum. Enjoy a delicious culinary demonstration by the ship s pastry chef. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Rhodes/Lindos The island of Rhodes has been one of the most prosperous and strategic strongholds in the eastern Mediterranean since the Neolithic Period. Dock at the fortified wall of Rhodes Town, TO BOOK A TRIP CALL FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

4 Aegean Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing Land Routing s Mykonos Pátmos Delos aurus Santorini Rhodes Akrotiri Lindos a UNESCO World Heritage site, and step into this strikingly well preserved medieval city, built over a great Hellenistic metropolis and a major Christian outpost during the Crusades. Visit the splendid 14th century Palace of the Grand Masters, built by the Knights of St. John and one of the only examples of Gothic architecture in all of Greece. (b,l,d) Cultural Enrichments: Join the excursion to the ancient village of Lindos. See the magnificent frescoes adorning the Byzantine style Church of Panagia and ascend the stone stairs to the clifftop Acropolis for breathtaking views of the medieval Castle of the Knights of St. John. Or, enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Rhodes Town to further explore its rich history and charming streets. Delight in a traditional folklore performance on board the ship. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Santorini for Akrotiri Be on deck as the ship cruises into the alluring natural caldera See the Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos, where St John the Apostle is believed to have written the Book of Revelation. at Santorini, beneath which some believe to be the legendary lost city of Atlantis. Ascend by cable car the elevated town of Fira, where stunning white walled houses stand in stark contrast against the dark volcanic cliffs. (b,l,d) Cultural Enrichments: Tour the phenomenal Bronze Age ruins of Akrotiri; held intact by layers of pumice and ash for over 3,500 years, Akrotiri s streets reveal the architectural Enjoy the near-perfect natural acoustics of the theater at Epidaurus, built B.C. and still in use today. sophistication and advanced culture of its Minoan inhabitants. Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, which exhibits findings from Akrotiri. See Delos UNESC erected and dedic THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Nafplion for Mycenae and Epidaurus Sail to the Peloponnese peninsula, known for its tremendous literary import and treasured antiquities. Mycenae is bountiful in allusions to the age of Agamemnon, from its secret passages to Cyclopean walls. Enjoy the captain s farewell reception this evening. (b,l,r,d) Cultural Enrichments: Tour two UNESCO World Heritage highlights the ancient citadel of Mycenae, the classical stage of Homer s The Iliad; and Epidaurus, an equally iconic Hellenic site. In Epidaurus, visit the ancient Sanctuary of Asklepios, where the ruins bear testimony to Greco-Roman natural healing and medicinal knowledge. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Athens/U.S. Disembark the ship and continue on the Olympia Post-Cruise Option, or transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. (b) What is Included: Enrichment program of lectures and discussions by Aniruddh Patel and Jennifer Burton and other guest speakers Seven-night cruise aboard Le Bougainville Elegantly appointed,five-star suite or stateroom Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout ship All activities, excursions, entrance fees, and meals per detailed itinerary Taxes and gratuities to ship personnel, guides, and drivers Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom and during excursions Services of a tour manager throughout the program Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s) $200,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance

5 O World Heritage Site famed Terrace of the Lions, ated to Apollo before 600 B.C. Be inspired with spectacular coastal views from the Lindos Acropolis, built 380 feet above the town. Classical Athens and the Oracle of Delphi PRE-CRUISE OPTION $995 per person, double occupancy $1,595 per person, single occupancy Experience the ancient city unmatched in its contributions to the foundation of the Western world Athens, the birthplace of democracy. Explore the enduring grandeur in the monumental Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the perfectly proportioned Parthenon, a graceful example of Doric architecture. See the archaeological treasures of the Acropolis Museum, tour the mystical UNESCO World Heritage site of Delphi, and explore the colorful neighborhood of Plaka, the oldest section of Athens. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe Hotel Grande Bretagne. Olympian Origins and the Corinth Canal P0ST-CRUISE OPTION $995 per person, double occupancy $1,295 per person, single occupancy Journey to UNESCO World Heritage designated Olympia, ancient center of worship and the Temple of Zeus. Explore the nearby village of Vytina, and the significant Greek cultural heritage of this traditional settlement. Enjoy distinctive local cuisine and learn regional traditions in the Folklore Museum. Visit the original sixth century B.C. stadium and Bouleuterion, where competitors swore their oath to uphold Olympic game standards. Learn more about one of the world s greatest mathematicians in Archimedes Museum. Board a small excursion boat and cruise through the fabled Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel and scarcely 70 feet wide at its narrowest point. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe Olympic Village Resort and Spa and one night in the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. Trip Sampling LAND & RAIL Amsterdam: from Golden Age Canals to Dutch Masterpieces MAR 29 APR 3, 2019 Sara Schechner Private Homes & Gardens of Bermuda APR 1 5, 2019 Michael Weishan The History & Culture of Poland MAY 11 21, 2019 Jay Harris Village Life in Dordogne MAY 16 24, 2019 Robert J. Kiely Gateway to Authentic Ireland JUN 7 17, 2019 Catherine Mckenna England s Suffolk Coast & Aldeburgh Music Festival JUN 12 18, 2019 John Stewart Village Life Around the Italian Lakes SEP 21 29, 2019 Sue Schopf Exploring the Wine Regions of Bordeaux & Rioja OCT 12 20, 2019 Tom Conley Cultural Legacy of Pittsburgh, America s Steel Town OCT 24 28, 2019 Alice Delana CRUISES Cruising the Rivieras of Italy, France, Spain on Le Bougainville MAY 29 JUN 6, 2019 Daniel Donoghue Arctic Expedition: Spitsbergen and Svalbard On L austral JUN 14 24, 2019 Lisa Randall Changing Tides: The Baltic Sea Countries on Dumont D urville JUN 23 JUL 2, 2019 Richard Thomas Cruising Alaska s Glaciers & The Inside Passage on Le Soleal JUL 6 13, 2019 James Engell Circumnavigation Of Iceland on Le Champlain JUL 31 AUG 8, 2019 Fran Ulmer Trade Routes Of Coastal Iberia On Le Lyrial OCT 13 21, 2019 Harvey V. Fineberg & Mary Wilson New Year s Galápagos on Origin DEC 28, 2019 JAN 6, 2020 Daniel Lieberman RIVERS & LAKES The Pride Of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe MAR 14 30, 2019 Suzanne Blier Dutch Waterways on Amadeus Silver II APR 25 MAY 3, 2019 Peter Bol Passage Along The Danube River: Vienna to Black Sea on Amadeus Queen OCT 12 24, 2019 Tom Simons Egypt & The Nile: A Journey Into Antiquity on Sanctuary Sun Boat III DEC 26, 2019 JAN 6, 2020 Alumni Travels

6 mv Le Bougainville Grand Owner s Grand Grand 4 Privilege Privilege Privilege Privilege Art Gallery/ Photo Video Observation Lounge Bridge Deck 6 Deck 5* Deck 4 Deck 3 Convert to adjoining suites One queen size bed only Modified accessible suites: Feature a queen-size bed (no twin option) * Prestige s, Deck 5 capacities to be advised Rates Per Person BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY CATEGORY/DECK CATEGORY 8 $5,265 Picture window, single door onto private, partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, forward. (limited availability) CATEGORY 7 $5,765 Picture window, single door onto private, partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, midship. CATEGORY 6 $6,765 Deck 4, forward. CATEGORY 5 $7,465 Deck 4, midship. Single Pricing: $12,565 Restaurant Infinity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater CATEGORY 4 $8,065 Decks 5 and 6, aft. (limited availability) CATEGORY 3 $8,565 Deck 5, forward. (limited availability) Blue Eye Reception Medical Center Luxury Small Ship, Innovative Design: The exclusively chartered, five-star Le Bougainville, launching in 2019, provides an unparalleled cruising experience. The 92 elegant, ocean-view staterooms and suites range from 205 to 484 square feet and feature a private balcony, individual climate control, two twin beds or one queen bed, a private bathroom, and luxurious hotel amenities. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. World s first multisensory, underwater Observation Lounge Introducing the extraordinary Blue Eye, the world s first multisensory, underwater Observation Lounge. View the beauty of marine life through the large, subaquatic windows and integrated digital screens providing live images from underwater cameras, and enjoy the sensory experience of listening to the ocean s unique underwater universe in the comfort of the exclusive Blue Eye Lounge. Marine life viewing varies by location. CATEGORY 2 $8,865 Deck 5, midship. Single Pricing: $14,865 CATEGORY 1 $9,365 Deck 6, midship. DELUXE SUITE $10,865 with expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6. (limited availability) PRESTIGE SUITE* $11,865 Two-room suite (Category 2), expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, two bathrooms, two closets, large sitting area with sofa. Deck 5. (limited availability) PRIVILEGE SUITE $12,165 Large suite with expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Decks 5 and 6. (limited availability) GRAND DELUXE SUITE $13,265 Extra large two-room suite, expansive sliding glass door, spacious private terrace, full bathroom with tub and separate shower, additional private powder room, sitting area with sofa. Decks 5 and 6. (limited availability) OWNER S SUITE $13,565 Extra large two-room suite, expansive sliding glass door, spacious private terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi, full bathroom with tub and separate shower, additional private powder room, sitting area with sofa. Deck 6. (limited availability) Taxes and gratuities to ship personnel are included.

7 Terms & Conditions TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: Taxes; 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; complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise; gratuities to ship personnel, local guides, and drivers; tour manager throughout; $200,000 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, telephone calls, and Internet access; 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 $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. Deposits may be made by check, payable to Harvard Alumni Association, or with a major credit card. Final payment, payable by check, is due 95 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be made in writing to Harvard Alumni Travels. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/ Post-Program) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $1,000 ($200 Pre/Post-Program) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply. CHANGES IN ITINERARY AND COSTS: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Harvard Alumni 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. Harvard Alumni 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 Harvard Alumni Travels upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of Harvard Alumni Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at edu/travel/trips/ancientgreece If you are not able to access the Internet, please call Harvard Alumni Travels at or DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Harvard Alumni 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 Harvard Alumni Travels at or , haatravels@harvard.edu. PHOTO CREDITS: Alamy, Shutterstock; all images are rights managed and cannot be used without permission. Registration Form To register, fill out this form and return to Harvard Alumni Travels with your deposit of $1,000 per person, plus $200 per person Classical Athens and the Oracle of Delphi Pre-Cruise, plus $200 per person Olympian Origins and the Corinth Canal Post-Cruise. Please return this form by mail to: Harvard Alumni Travels 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor, Cambridge, MA Or by FAX: Please call with any questions: or How did you hear about this trip? 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 I/WE HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOUR, INCLUDING REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL. SIGNATURE SIGNATURE ACCOMMODATIONS CATEGORY PREFERENCE DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM SHARE A ROOM WITH: ROOMMATE EXTENSION PROGRAM I/WE WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASSICAL ATHENS AND THE ORACLE OF DELPHI PRE-CRUISE (PER PERSON) $995 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $1,595 SINGLE OCCUPANCY I/WE WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR THE OLYMPIAN ORIGINS AND THE CORINTH CANAL POST-CRUISE (PER PERSON) $995 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $1,295 SINGLE OCCUPANCY

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