From the Walls of Troy to the Canals of Venice

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1 From the Walls of Troy to the Canals of Venice Landmarks of Mediterranean Civilizations Private-Style Cruising Aboard the 50-Suite Corinthian September 12 23, 2013

2 Dear Traveler, From mythic prehistoric sites to magnificent Greek and Roman monuments, the Mediterranean features layer upon layer of history and culture set beautifully upon azure waters. Centuries of history imbue these shores, from ancient structures that remain remarkably intact to beautiful seaside walled towns that have retained their original character and architecture. And it was in these storied shores that our Western tradition was born. After the summer crowds have thinned, join us on a singularly unique cruise that is anchored between two historic cities of the sea, Istanbul and Venice. Each day you will revel in new vistas, historic and natural. Our voyage begins in Turkey from the splendors of Istanbul to the walls of Troy and the magnificent monuments of Ephesus. Leaving the Anatolian coast, we journey to Crete, Zeus s birthplace and home to the Labyrinth of the Minotaur at the remarkable palace of King Minos at Knossos. From here, Corinthian voyages to Syracuse in Sicily, one of the most important classical city-states, described by Cicero as the most beautiful of all Greek cities. Onward we travel to Otranto once a Byzantine stronghold on into the Adriatic, discovering back-to-back UNESCO World Heritage site ports in Montenegro and Croatia, and ending our journey in Venice, one of the world s most remarkable cities. As our guides to the ancient cultures and empires we will encounter, we are privileged to have with us two renowned experts. Eric Frank is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome, who will share his knowledge of classical traditions in Western Art with lecturers on Greek culture, mythology, and imperial Rome. Anthony T. Kronman, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School, will speak to us about Homer, the pre-socratic philosophers, and the enigmatic character of Alcibiades as described by Plato and Thucydides. The cruise will be aboard an ideal ship for this expansive itinerary, the Corinthian, which accommodates only 100 guests, thus providing a uniquely intimate sailing experience. Join us on this special journey to discover the treasures of the fabled Mediterranean Sea. Sincerely, Jennifer Clarkson Soster 88 Executive Director of Alumni Relations DePauw University Right: Dubrovnik, Croatia Cover, Top: Frieze depicting the Trojan War in Troy, Turkey Cover, Bottom: Venice, Italy

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4 A Private-Style Cruise between Two Remarkable Cities Istanbul and There is an intimate quality to this voyage. The charm of small island ports and seaside villages, the eloquent silence of ancient sites these are all best appreciated from a small, private cruise ship with a small assembly of like-minded travelers. In an intimate group, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can stroll or pause, take in impressions or focus on details, chat with residents or just spend the afternoon in a café or public square, watching people go about their daily lives. Our itinerary has been hand-crafted to reveal the myriad great civilizations that existed upon the shores of the Mediterranean from the prehistoric to medieval periods and you will have the time to deeply acquaint yourself with their history. Meander the ancient site of Troy, imagining the fabled Trojan War and the legendary battles of Agamemnon and Achilles, Hector and Paris. In Ephesus, you will have time to walk this extensive and immaculately preserved Greco-Roman city, immersing yourself in life as it was in ancient times. And in Rethymnon, enjoy breathtaking vistas from the ramparts of its 16 th -century Fortezza, and then walk the narrow streets of the old city, taking in ornate Venetian monuments interspersed with graceful, wood-balconied houses. Istanbul, Turkey Was There a King Priam? In Homer s Iliad, Priam is the king of Troy, and for generations scholars have assumed that Priam was a fictional character. Then, in the 1980s, something unexpected occurred: archaeologists found three 13 th -century b.c. Hittite letters and a treaty, which referred to individuals and places that sounded strangely familiar. One document speaks of trouble at the city of Wilusa between a warlord named Piyama-Radu. Another document mentions the king of Wilusa, Alaksandu. Some scholars have suggested that Piyama-Radu could have been the inspiration for Priam, and Alaksandu for Priam s son Alexander (better known by his nickname, Paris). And Wilusa sounds like Ilios, the Greek name for Troy. Among many memorable destinations, Kotor in Montenegro merits special mention. To reach this glorious medieval city, we sail through a fjord, between towering limestone cliffs, emerging at last into the wide harbor. And there, at the foot of a mountain, is Kotor, a city of white limestone crowned by towers and belfries and domes. Not far from Kotor is Dubrovnik, rich in fine art and distinct architecture, influenced by centuries of Venetian rule. You will see this influence in the architecture as well as in the churches and palaces many of which display paintings by Venetian masters, including Titian. Our custom-made itinerary focuses mainly on places that the mega cruise ships cannot access. And we also seek out the unexpected. In many ports, you will have the option to choose among various excursions at no additional cost, or if you prefer, to go off on your own to make your own discoveries. On a private cruise, you have the freedom to design your own experience. [4] For reservations or information, please call

5 Guided tour of Kotor, Montenegro Venice A Small Shipboard Community of Like-Minded Travelers Meeting and mingling with your fellow travelers is one of the greatest pleasures of the voyage. Returning travelers write to us again and again about this. Your traveling companions are well-traveled, friendly, accomplished in their careers, and have interesting stories to share. They enjoy exploring places, learning about them, and making new friends. Aboard Corinthian, you are not an anonymous tourist in a crowd of strangers; you are a welcome member of a small shipboard community.

6 Travel, Learn & Enrich Your Exp Our voyage is accompanied by an experienced team of lecturers and expert local guides who are intimately familiar with the destination. Through lectures and discussion, they will introduce you to the culture and history of these unforgettable lands. Educated at Dartmouth College and New York University s Institute of Fine Arts, Eric Frank is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome and an expert in Italian Renaissance art with a special interest in the history of the classical tradition in western art, from Greece to Rome and into the Middle Ages. A noted scholar, he served for many years as Dean of the College and Vice-president for Academic Affairs at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Currently he is Chair of the Art and Art History Department at Occidental. Anthony Kronman is Sterling Professor of Law at the Yale Law School, where he has researched and taught since 1978 in areas including contracts, bankruptcy, legal philosophy, and most recently, law and religion. Since stepping down as Dean of the Law School in 2004, Tony has taught all three of the courses in the Directed Studies Program in Yale College philosophy, literature and history, and politics. He is currently working on a new book that combines philosophical and historical themes, and is devoted in significant part to the art and philosophy of the ancient world.

7 erience with a Team of Experts Cruise Director Peter Graham s many years of experience in the travel industry began when he left his native London and first went to sea. Peter worked as Cruise Director and Expedition Leader on Travel Dynamics International s small cruise ships, not only throughout the Mediterranean, but also to some of the remotest places in the world. Travelers praise Peter for his knowledge, leadership skills, and warmth. Tour Manager Brian Goyette s interest in travel has led him to over 60 countries on all seven continents. An experienced sommelier and a student of art and design as well as a knowledgeable traveler, Brian received his early culinary education at the hands of some of California s greatest chefs and wine experts, including Jeremiah Tower and Barbara Tropp. Originally from Moscow, Nina Padden began working as a tour guide in 1987 for Englishspeaking groups visiting the USSR. Soon after, she worked for several years for ESPN Films, visiting places as diverse as Costa Rica and Siberia. Since then, Nina has continued her work in the travel business and as a language instructor. Nina is an avid skier, mountain climber, and tango dancer. Ephesus, Turkey

8 How Active Do You Want to Be? There s a sense of freedom on a bicycle. Pedaling through the countryside, you get to intimately know the landscape. It is a joyful way to explore. And it s fun. To enable you to experience some of the most scenic regions of the Mediterranean in a more unique way, Corinthian carries a fleet of bicycles on board. When circumstances allow, as an alternative to our traditional excursions, you will have the option of joining a bicycle excursion led by our resident Bicycle Master. We have selected the routes carefully so that you will be biking leisurely over easy-to-moderate terrain. And all of our bicycle excursions are available at no additional cost.

9 Itinerary Thursday, September 12, 2013 USA Fly from the U.S. to Istanbul, Turkey. Friday, September 13 ISTANBUL, Turkey EMBARK Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to Corinthian. (D) Saturday, September 14 CANAKKALE TROY CANAKKALE Call at Canakkale, our gateway for Troy, where ongoing archaeological excavations have revealed nine different layers of cities superimposed in rings on a massive mound rising above the Plain of Ilium. It was to one of these cities, as legend has it, that the Greeks fought the Trojans as told by Homer in his Iliad. (B, L, D) Sunday, September 15 KUSADASI EPHESUS KUSADASI Drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, renowned for its great mother goddess, Cybele, later identified as Artemis, or Diana of the Ephesians. The immense Hellenistic and Roman excavation site includes the ancient theater, the imposing Library of Celsus, the hill houses with fantastic mosaics and frescoes, and early Byzantine remains. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Kusadasi. (B, L, D) Monday, September 16 RETHYMNON Knossos, Crete, Greece Arrive in Crete, home to the Minoan, Europe s earliest civilization. Land at Rethymnon, considered one of the island s most characteristic towns. Evidence of the Venetian and Turkish occupations can be seen in the town s architecture. Dominated by a great Venetian fortress, Rethymnon s old town is spread between the fortress and the harbor. Explore the Fortezza and the Archaeological Museum within the fortress complex. Then travel to Knossos and visit its fabled Minoan Palace, a maze of frescoed corridors and chambers showing life as it was 4,000 years ago. (B, L, D) Rethymnon, Crete [9]

10 The Baroque Monuments of Lecce The baroque style in Lecce is more extravagant than anything you ll find in any other city of Italy. The Basilica of Santa Croce is Lecce s finest baroque monument; its façade is a riot of fanciful flowers, mythical beasts, and row upon row of angels framing the church s rose window. The Palazzo dei Celestini, or city hall, also has a baroque façade, although more restrained than Santa Croce. Even the 12 th -centruy Duomo, or Cathedral, was given a baroque face-lift, with one of the main entrances into the church embellished with elaborately carved statues of the Lecce s patron saints. The regional limestone, known as Lecce stone, is especially soft and easy to carve, which let local sculptors give full vent to their imaginations. Tuesday, September 17 AT SEA Spend a relaxing day at sea enjoying Corinthian s fine amenities as we cruise toward Sicily. (B, L, D) Wednesday, September 18 SYRACUSE, Sicily, Italy Visit Syracuse, one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world. Discover the spectacular 15,000- seat Greek theater, among the most impressive to survive from antiquity, and the large elliptical Roman amphitheater. After a visit to the Archaeological Museum, walk the lanes of Syracuse s Old Town, situated on the island of Ortygia, and explore the remains of the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Aretusa, and the Cathedral, which incorporates the remains of the famed Temple of Athena. (B, L, D) Thursday, September 19 OTRANTO lecce Built around an attractive bay, Otranto was the embarkation port of the Crusades and a leading trading center. In the center of the town stands a 15 th - to 16 th -century castle, with its bastions facing the sea. Nearby is the 11 th -century cathedral, known for its floor mosaic depicting biblical and other scenes, and the Byzantine church of San Pietro, whose interior is covered with frescoes. Alternatively, visit the proudly Baroque town of Lecce and tour the Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral, Basilica of Santa Croce, and the Amphitheater in Piazza Oronzo. (B, L, D) Friday, September 20 KOTOR, Montenegro Magnificently set amid Europe s southernmost fjord, Kotor was well regarded for its masons and icon artists. On a walking tour through this car-free UNESCO World Heritage site, visit the 12 th -century Cathedral of St. Tryphon, as well as the Cathedral Square and the Lapidarium. (B, L, D) Saturday, September 21 Dubrovnik, Croatia Explore Dubrovnik, the medieval stronghold of Ragusa, which rivaled Venice for control of the sea. Visit the Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, view works by Titian and Andrea del Sarto in the Baroque Cathedral, and see the courtyard of the Rector s Palace. (B, L, D) Sunday, September 22 SPLIT Originally a Greco-Illyrian settlement called Aspalathos, Split is an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in a.d An extensive structure, much of which is well preserved, the palace contains within its walls Split s medieval town, making it the only palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. Also visit the Archaeological Museum. (B, L, D) Monday, September 23 VENICE, Italy DISEMBARK USA Disembark in Venice and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S. (B) [10] For reservations or information, please call

11 Arthur Evans at Knossos Arthur Evans was an Oxford-educated professor of prehistoric archaeology and curator of the university s Ashmolean Museum. In 1899 he traveled to Crete, where he purchased a site that for years scholars and the local residents believed had been the location of an ancient city. After a year of digging, Evans uncovered the palace of Knossos, spread over 5.5 acres. Evans named the ancient, highly sophisticated civilization that constructed Knossos the Minoan, for the legendary King Minos who was said to have built a labyrinth on Crete for the Minotaur. Evans worked at Knossos for 25 years and ultimately published his findings in a four-volume work, The Palace of Minos, which is still consulted by students and scholars of Minoan civilization.

12 Corinthian Sets the Standard for Private-Style Cruising In an era of mega cruise ships that carry thousands of passengers, Corinthian is a delightful alternative. More like a private yacht than a cruise ship, Corinthian accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites. Corinthian s limited guest capacity, fine facilities, and distinctive style of operation attract like-minded travelers who return again and again to enjoy its custom-crafted itineraries and a style of cruising that is rarely found today. All of Corinthian s suites face outside, providing views of the sea and landscape. Several have a private balcony. There are expansive open deck areas and attractive facilities, including a gym, spa, library (with Internet access), beauty salon, boutique, two lounges, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor cafe. An elegant restaurant accommodates all guests in an open, unassigned seating. An elevator serves all decks. A resident physician attends a wellequipped infirmary. Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Dining on deck Served by 65 seasoned officers and crew, Corinthian complies with the latest international safety regulations, including those of the U.S. Coast Guard, meets the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is outfitted with the most current navigational and communications technology. Corinthian is equipped with retractable fin stabilizers and a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. [12]

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14 All-Inclusive Prices Once aboard Corinthian, it s a challenge to find ways to spend money. There are no hidden fees. Port duties, group transfers, gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers all are included as is all sightseeing. The bar aboard ship is open, and wine at lunch and dinner is complimentary. Virtually the only expenses not covered are gratuities to shipboard personnel because we believe tips are a reward for exceptional service and should be earned. Included All tours and excursions Comprehensive pre-departure materials Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated arrival and departure dates Port and embarkation taxes Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions All meals and open bar aboard ship Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff Educational Program of lectures and discussions with accompanying study leaders Not Included Visa and passport fees (if applicable) Trip cancellation and baggage insurance Incidental expenses aboard (laundry, telephone, Internet) Gratuities to shipboard personnel Airfare Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land Rates. Please contact your preferred airline, travel agent, or the Travel Dynamics International air desk for flight information. Consultants are available Monday Friday from 9:00 am 5:30 pm (EST) toll-free at Please have your tour code (13213) and dates handy for reference. deck plan Gym Sun Deck/ Outdoor Café Nautilus Club Lounge/Lecture Hall Beauty Salon/ Massage Rm Shop Elevator Phoebe Deck Elevator Cleo Deck Elevator Elevator Reception Restaurant Elevator Leto Deck Ariadne Deck Hospital Athena Deck Cruise and Land Rates per person, double occupancy All accommodations aboard Corinthian are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and include a bedroom with two twin-size beds that can convert to a queen-size bed, sitting area, mini-refrigerator, safe, spacious closets, climate control, telephone, TV, DVD/CD player, Internet connection, and bathroom with marble vanity, shower, and other amenities. All suites are non-smoking. category description Rate E D C B A AA VS PHS Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with windows and sitting area. 215 sq. ft. Suites *342 - *345,*428,*429 * PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED VIEW Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with window and sitting area. 215 sq. ft. Suites , 433 Jacuzzi Deluxe suites on Athena Deck with portholes and sitting area. 275 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe suites on Ariadne Deck with windows and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe suites on Leto Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites , Deluxe suites on Cleo Deck with forward windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe Veranda Suites on Cleo Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 245 sq. ft. Suites Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Phoebe Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 260 sq. ft. Suites Bridge $7,990 $8,890 $9,790 $10,790 $11,690 $12,590 $13,890 $14,990 VS & PHS suites are provided with private butler service and other exclusive amenities. Singles: Single accommodations are available in select categories at a supplement to the per person, double occupancy rates. Single rates, per person: Category E: $9,590; Category C: $11,750; Category A: $14,030; Category VS: $23,615. [14] For reservations or information, please call

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16 P.O. Box 37 Greencastle IN PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Travel Dynamics Int l From the Walls of Troy to the Canals of Venice Landmarks of Mediterranean Civilizations Private-Style Cruising Aboard the 50-Suite Corinthian September 12 23, 2013 Approaching Venice via the Grand Canal Kotor, Montenegro Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey Troy, Turkey For reservations or information, please contact Travel Dynamics International at DEPU 13213