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1 F r o m t h e Ruins o f Pompeii t o t h e Walls o f TRoy With Columbia Professor Patricia Grieve Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II October 20 - November 2, 2008 book by May 30, 2008, to receive a free hotel stay in naples & a tour OF POMPEII

2 Col u m b i a Fa c u l t y Pat r i c i a Gr i e v e received her Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Princeton University, joined the faculty of Columbia University in 1989 and was appointed its Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Professor of the Humanities in Professor Grieve has explored the lives, legends and miracles of early Christian saints; she also traced the preservation throughout the world of Jewish oral poetry in epics and ballads after the expulsion from Spain. Her core work focuses on the transformation through the centuries of Middle Eastern myths and tales into the basis for religious and literary works in Western Europe. As a scholar of medieval and early modern Spain, Professor Grieve addresses the issues of tolerance from the 8 th century onwards in her latest work, The Eve of Spain: Myths of Origins in the History of Christian, Muslim and Jewish Conflict. Professor Grieve welcomes the opportunity to share her knowledge with Columbia alumni on this extraordinary voyage. (Please note that a minimum number of participants is required to confirm faculty participation.) Gue s t Le c t u r e r s He l m a Dik joined the University of Chicago faculty in 1997 as a member of the Classics Department. She earned her doctorate at the University of Amsterdam and won a prestigious fellowship at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C., before coming to Chicago. Professor Dik s primary research focus is Greek language and literature, and she especially enjoys teaching others about classical lands. As a graduate student she led trips to Greece, and she has also lectured on a highly successful alumni study trip on ancient sites in Italy. A gifted teacher, she won the 2006 Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Her most recent book, Word Order in Greek Tragic Dialogue, was published last year by Oxford University Press. Dear Columbian, We invite you to join Professor Patricia Grieve, fellow alumni, family and friends during the warm, sunny days of autumn as we explore some of the Mediterranean s most exciting and evocative ports of call. Magnificent Greek monuments, grand Roman cities, medieval villages, Byzantine and Islamic treasures and Phoenician sanctuaries abound along its shores, imbuing the Mediterranean with layer upon layer of history, culture and the legacies of great religions. We set sail from Naples bound for Sicily to explore its extensive Byzantine, Norman and Arab sites. Our exploration continues in Tunisia as we discover the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman legacies that co-exist with current Arab Islamist traditions. We ll call upon Malta, the small independent island-stronghold of the Crusader Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, before continuing through the Aegean waters bound for Crete and Rhodes. On Rhodes we will explore Rhodes Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its medieval Crusader fortress of the Knights of St. John, followed by a visit to Lindos, site of an ancient Greek temple. From Rhodes we journey along Turkey s Asia Minor coast to ancient Sardis, a once wealthy community of Persians, Romans, Jews and Macedonian traders. Before passing through the narrow Dardanelles, the ancient Hellespont, we visit the remains of ancient Troy. Be on deck for our arrival into Istanbul, ancient Constantinople, the capital of both the Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman Empires. In this awe-inspiring city, see the grand monuments of both cultures including Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and spectacular Hagia Sophia. We end our cruise in Thessaloniki, for centuries a thriving, multi-ethnic business center and now the second largest city in Greece. Our program will be enhanced by a series of lectures and discussions led by Professor Grieve and guest lecturers from our cosponsors, Brown University, Yale University and the University of Chicago. Topics will be as diverse as our cruise itinerary covering the classic world, the medieval Byzantine world and the co-existence of cultures and faiths. Please join us to discover for yourself centuries of history nestled in the inviting lands of the Mediterranean, From the Ruins of Pompeii to the Walls of Troy. Sincerely, LUXURY Ro b e rt Ne l s o n, the Robert Lehman Professor of the History of Art at Yale University, was educated at Rice University and the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, where he received his Ph.D. He taught at the University of Chicago from 1977 until he moved to Yale in He has been the recipient of many fellowships for his research on the art of Byzantium. His latest books are Hagia Sophia, : Holy Wisdom Modern Monument (2004) and Later Byzantine Painting: Art, Agency, and Appreciation (2007). For some years, he has been interested in the relationship between art and the audiences that view, study, contemplate and appreciate it. This has led to studies on medieval and modern collectors of art, the devotional and political uses of images in Byzantium and medieval understanding of vision. Lately that concern has extended to modern audiences and to how they view and appreciate medieval, especially Byzantine, art. For that reason he is eager to share his love of Byzantine art with others and to follow their responses to that past world. His current research project involves the relations of the many cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean. Susan K. Feagin Executive Vice President University Development and Alumni Relations Telephone: travelstudy@columbia.edu Valletta, Malta

3 Carthage Tunis Kairouan Tunisia Italy NAPLES Palermo Monreale Sicily Hammamet Valletta THESSALONIKI Greece Malta Mediterranean Sea Istanbul Canakkale Troy Sardis Izmir Turkey Rhodes Rethymno Lindos Heraklion Crete Carthage, Tunisia Iti n e r a r y Monday, October 20, 2008 USA Fly from the United States to Naples, Italy. (If you take advantage of our offer for one free night in Naples, you will depart the United States on October 19.) Tuesday, October 21 NAPLES, It a l y EMBARK Arrive in Naples and transfer to the port to board Corinthian II and sail. (D) Wednesday, October 22 PALERMO MONREALE PALERMO, Sicily Palermo, Sicily s capital, is a vibrant reflection of the myriad cultures and faiths that have called this island home. Discover La Martorana church, noted for its beautiful mosaics, and the 12 th -century Capella Palatina, one of Italy s finest works of art and a superb example of Arab and Byzantine artistic achievement. Also visit the Norman church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti before traveling this afternoon to medieval Monreale to explore its famed Norman cathedral and elegant cloister. (B, L, D) Thursday, October 23 HAMMAMET CARTHAGE a n d TUNIS o r KAIROUAN HAMMAMET, Tunisia Dock in lovely Hammamet, one of Tunisia s most beautiful resort towns. Visit storied Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9 th century b.c. The city contains sacred Phoenician ruins including Tophet, the sanctuary of the gods Tanit and Baal. From there, continue to the world-famous Bardo Museum in Tunis, the Medina and its Souks. Alternatively, visit the Muslim holy city of Kairouan, founded in a.d. 670 and home to the Great Mosque of Sidi Okba and the Sidi Sahab Mausoleum. (B, L, D) Friday, October 24 VALLETTA, Ma l t a Malta s capital of Valletta was founded in the 16 th century by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. Today, Valletta s architectural beauty, medieval relics and monuments all bear testament to their influence and collectively form the city that Benjamin Disraeli described as built by gentlemen for gentlemen. Visit the finest of the city s sights, including the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Co-Cathedral of St. John, which features Caravaggio s masterpiece The Beheading of St. John. (B, L, D) Saturday, October 25 AT SEA Enjoy listening to shipboard lectures and partaking of Corinthian II s amenities while sailing towards Crete. (B, L, D) Sunday, October 26 RETHYMNO HERAKLION, Cr e t e, Greece Call at Rethymno, where Venetian and Turkish houses and a medieval fortress intermingle to compose one of Crete s most delightful towns. Our tour will explore the remnants of these diverse cultures. Explore the finest achievement of the Minoans, Europe s earliest advanced civilization: the partially reconstructed Palace at Knossos. Puzzle your way through its labyrinth legendary domain of the Minotaur and its corridors, stairways and chambers, which are all decorated with frescoes representing life as it was 4,000 years ago. (B, L, D) Monday, October 27 RHODES LINDOS RHODES The historic island of Rhodes was known in the ancient world for its schools of philosophy, rhetoric and sculpture. Stroll the streets and splendid open plazas of Rhodes Town, one of the largest medieval towns in Europe and another holding of the Knights of St. John, on a walking tour. Visit the Street of the Knights, overflowing with mosaics, finely carved portals, balconies and coats of arms, as well as the Palace of the Grand Master and the Archaeological Museum, housed in the Knights former Great Hospital. Then travel to Lindos, where the remains of the Acropolis and the Doric columns of Athena s Temple rest high above the village, providing spectacular views of the Aegean. (B, L, D) Tuesday, October 28 IZMIR SARDIS IZMIR, Tu r k e y Held at various times by the Persians, the Macedonians and the Romans, Sardis was the site of one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St. John in the Book of Revelation. Settled as early as 1200 b.c., Sardis grew wealthy from the gold that washed down from the surrounding mountain ranges into the Pactolus River. Visit the ancient synagogue, bath complex and Temple of Artemis. (B, L, D) Wednesday, October 29 CANAKKALE TROY CANAKKALE After docking in Canakkale, today s excursion leads to Troy, site of the mythological conflict sparked by the abduction of Helen, the sister-in-law of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. The site consists of nine cities, superimposed in rings on a massive mound rising above the windswept Plain of Ilium. (B, L, D) Thursday, October 30 ISTANBUL New Rome, Constantinople and, finally, Istanbul, this city has seen great empires prosper and fall, flourishing first during Byzantium and later as the focal point of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the monuments that testify to the city s diverse history: the Church of Hagia Sophia, world-famous for its intricately detailed mosaics; the Hippodrome, site of a riot that nearly overthrew the emperor Justinian s reign; the Church of the Holy Apostles, where Justinian s wife, Theodora, is buried; and the Ottoman monuments of Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. End with a visit to the famed Grand Bazaar. (B, L, D) Friday, October 31 AT SEA Spend a relaxing day at sea, enjoying lectures and shipboard amenities. (B, L, D) Saturday, November 1 THESSALONIKI, Gr e e c e DISEMBARK Disembark in Thessaloniki, Greece s second largest city, famed for its ancient monuments. We will visit several of Thessaloniki s historic churches, including the 5 th -century Hagia Sophia and St. Dimitrios, Greece s largest church, which preserves the tomb of the martyred patron saint of Thessaloniki. Also visit the Archaeological Museum, where artifacts from the royal tombs of Vergina are on display. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, take a fullday excursion to Vergina, where you ll see the royal Macedonian tombs, and Dion, an evocative ancient Macedonian site. Overnight accommodations are at the Makedonia Palace Hotel. (B, L, D) Sunday, November 2 THESSALONIKI USA Transfer to the Thessaloniki airport for return flights to the United States. (B)

4 Corinthian II The ideal combination of cruise-ship grandeur and small-ship intimacy Deck Plan Beauty Salon Sun Deck Jacuzzi Exercise Area Explorer Deck Sun Deck Bridge Outdoor Café Erickson Deck Library The Club Marco Polo Deck Category B Suite Spacious Suites The deluxe Corinthian II is an all-suite yacht accommodating no more than 114 guests. Built in Italy in 1992, Corinthian II was refurbished and redecorated in 2005 specifically to create an atmosphere of effortless elegance and easy conviviality. All 57 outside-facing suites are a minimum of 225 square feet, appointed in rich wood tones and feature beds that can be configured as two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, a sitting area, satellite TV, DVD/CD player, minirefrigerator, safe and a marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries. Guests staying in the spacious Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites (400 and 300 square feet, respectively) will also enjoy a private balcony, private butler service and other exclusive in-suite amenities. Fine Dining Superb Continental cuisine is created by Corinthian II s European chefs and served either in the stately restaurant or al fresco on the wide sun deck, which is specially equipped for outdoor dining service. Select regional wines are complimentary with lunch and dinner. Fresh ingredients are chosen locally at many ports of call. All meals are served at one unassigned seating; varied seating arrangements assure comfort for all. Corinthian II s widely praised service equals that of the finest restaurants. Effortless Elegance Each Day and Night Returning from excursions, enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Club, a comfortable space for relaxation with panoramic windows. Before or after dinner, savor a cocktail while the ship s pianist plays arrangements ranging from jazz to classical to contemporary. Corinthian II also features a library with Internet access, beauty salon, exercise room, elevator serving all decks and a wraparound sun deck with Jacuzzi. The 75 European officers and crew ensure an atmosphere akin to a private club for the length of your voyage. The Club Lounge Restaurant Reception Columbus Deck Hospital Magellan Deck Cruise and Land Rates category description r a t e E D C B A AA VS PHS Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites (limited availability) Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. Suites VS & PHS suites are provided with private butler service and other exclusive amenities. Single Supplement: Single travelers pay no supplement in Categories D - A. Singles in Categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates. 330 per person, double occupancy $6,995 $7,995 $9,395 $10,795 $11,795 $12,595 $13,495 $15,395

5 Istanbul, Turkey PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Travel Dynamics Int l Alumni Travel Study Program 245 Mill St., 2 nd Floor Greenwich, CT For further information about this travel program, please contact the Columbia University Alumni Travel Study Program. You may reach us toll-free at fax: travelstudy@columbia.edu Website: COLU 8429B book by May 30, 2008, to receive a free hotel stay in naples & a tour OF POMPEII Explore the Mediterranean on a Voyage From the Ruins of Pompeii to the Walls of Troy Lindos, Rhodes, Greece

6 Pro g r a m In c l u s i o n s 11-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II 1-night stay in Thessaloniki at the Makedonia Palace Hotel, with breakfast Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise Complete program of tours and excursions throughout the voyage Educational program of lectures and discussions by Professor Patricia Grieve and other accompanying study leaders Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff Complete pre-departure materials Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates Port and embarkation taxes Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers No t In c l u d e d: Airfare; visa and passport fees; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes and service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel Ai r f a r e: Airfare is not included in the rates. Please call your preferred airline, travel agency or Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. (VWTI), the agency handling the air arrangements for this program, for flights to Naples, Italy, returning from Thessaloniki, Greece. Kindly call toll-free or for air reservations and ticketing information, and please have your tour code (8429B) handy for reference. Boo k by Ma y 30, 2008, t o Rec e i v e a FREE Ni g h t in Na p l e s With an Excursion to Pompeii Book by May 30 to receive a free night in Naples (October 20), with accommodations at either the Hotel Excelsior or the Grand Hotel Vesuvio. Also included is an excursion to Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79. On October 21, you will transfer to the pier in Naples to embark on Corinthian II and meet your fellow travelers. General Information Payment Schedule: A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. 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