Ancient Civilizations

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1 Adriatic and Aegean Seas John Hale Professor and Director of Liberal Studies April 23 May 1, 2016 Ancient Civilizations along the

2 Dear Yale Traveler Explore the dynamic crossroads of the Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Slavic civilizations, where deep-rooted cultures have flourished for more than three thousand years. Next spring, this comprehensive and custom-designed small ship itinerary takes us along the pathway of these great civilizations through five countries Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy and to six UNESCO World Heritage sites. We begin in Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization. Aboard the exclusively chartered m.y. Variety Voyager, we ll discover hidden gems along the beautiful Adriatic and Aegean coastlines at just the right pace, where daily life unfolds much as it has for hundreds of years. Call on splendid walled cities, medieval villages, picture-perfect islands and the spectacular fjord-like Bay of Kotor while sailing pristine blue waters. Our ship is small, carrying only 60 guests and providing stylish accommodations and an intimate atmosphere. Visit historic Split and the third-century Roman Emperor Diocletian s Palace, now home to a thriving 21 st -century community; the seventh-century walled city of Dubrovnik; and smaller, seldom-visited ports of call inaccessible to larger ships picturesque Kotor, Montenegro; the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Butrint, Albania; the Old City of Corfu, Greece, settled in the eighth century B.C.; and Itea, for the ancient Greek site of Delphi. Transit the extraordinary Corinth Canal, possible only by a small ship that can maneuver the narrow passage between soaring 300-foot limestone walls. We ll be joined on this journey by Prof. John Hale 73, an archaeologist and classical historian with an expertise in nautical and underwater archaeology. Over many trips with YET, Prof. Hale has well-earned his reputation as an excellent and engaging speaker and we re delighted to have him aboard. I hope you will join us for this exceptional cruise from Athens to Venice, two iconic centers of flourishing civilizations and remarkable culture. The program includes all accommodations, meals and specially designed excursions, and features exclusive cultural enrichments. I hope you can join us. Happy travels, Kathy Edersheim 87 Senior Director, International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni

3 Yale Study Leader Reader s Corner John Hale John R. Hale was born in New Albany, Indiana, in He earned his B.A. at Yale in 1973 and his Ph.D. at Cambridge in 1979, both degrees in Archaeology. His archaeological fieldwork and research projects include studies of Bronze Age Scandinavian watercraft, prehistoric sites in the Ohio River Valley, the Roman villa of Torre de Palma in Portugal, development of a dating-method for ancient mortar and concrete using AMS radiocarbon analysis, investigations of the Delphic Oracle and other Greek oracle sites in Greece, Turkey, and Albania, a search for Phoenician harbors on the Portuguese coast, and deep submergence surveys in quest of ancient shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea and the eastern Mediterranean. He has published reports on his research in Antiquity, Journal of Roman Archaeology, Scientific American, and other journals. From he served as Norton Lecturer for the Archaeological Institute of America. An oarsman from his college days, as well as an archaeologist, Hale was a founder of the Louisville Rowing Club and the Greater Louisville Rowing Foundation. Hale has been profiled by National Public Radio and The New York Times, and his fieldwork has been featured in documentaries on the Discovery and History channels. He is currently Director of Liberal Studies at the University of Louisville. When his first book, Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy, was published in 2009, The New York Times reviewer called Hale an intellectually serious historian who knows how to tell war stories. Hale is currently working on a book about the Greek and Persian Wars for Oxford University Press. Athens Pre-Cruise Option Begin your cruise with two nights in an ancient city unmatched in its contributions to the foundations of the Western world Athens, Greece, the birthplace of democracy and home to many of history s greatest philosophers and poets. Admire the beauty of this celebrated seat of cultural inception with guided tours of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and explore ancient Greece in the new Acropolis Museum. Visit the Temple of Poseidon, constructed in reverence to the ancient Greek god of the seas. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe Athenaeum InterContinental Athens hotel. Venice Post-Cruise Option An extraordinary architectural masterpiece, from the marble Bridge of Sighs to the Byzantine opulence of St. Mark s Basilica, the city of Venice is constructed upon a unique archipelago. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this historical center of prosperity and culture is today one of Italy s premier cities for art and architecture. Tour the Gothic Doge s Palace, the lavish heart of the Venetian Empire; admire one of the finest collections of Renaissance art in the world in the Gallerie dell Accademia; and cruise the legendary Grand Canal past the stately villas of Venice s first families and alongside colorfully decorated gondolas. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe Luna Hotel Baglioni, ideally located just steps from Piazza San Marco and within view of the picturesque Grand Canal. The Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. Want to learn more about the history and culture of the Aegean and Adriatic Seas? Here s a good start: City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas by Roger Crowley Crowley spins tales of three centuries of plunder and plague, imperial conquest and piracy in this riveting history, chronicling the transformation of a tiny city into the richest place on earth. The Balkans, A Short History by Mark Mazower With eloquence and clarity, Mazower addresses issues of geography, nationalism and nation in this indispensable survey. Upcoming Trips Roatan Submarine Expedition March 19-26, 2016 Profs. Gaboury Benoit, Lisa Suatoni Dutch & Flemish Landscapes April 10-18, 2016 Prof. Gene Moore Provence & Cote D Azur May 1-10, 2016 Profs. Diana and Fred Kleiner Five Stans: Along the Silk Road May 3-21, 2016 Prof. Alan Mikhail Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain, Italy May 6-14, 2016 Prof. Tony Kronman Yale Educational Travel Association of Yale Alumni Box , New Haven, CT Reservations: edtravel@yale.edu

4 Venice Croatia Italy Adriatic Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site Air Routing Cruise Routing Land Routing Split Kor cula Dubrovnik Ionian Sea Kotor Montenegro Albania Greece Sarandë Aegean Sea Butrint Corfu Delphi Itea Corinth Canal Athens Itinerary Welcome Phone Call Thursday, April 7, 5 p.m. EST Join the group for a pre-trip welcome call with Professor John Hale to learn more about what to expect and to ask questions. U.S./Athens, Greece (d) Saturday and Sunday, April Depart on an overnight flight and arrive the following day in Athens. This afternoon, embark the m.y. Variety Voyager. Corinth Canal/Itea (b/l/r/d) Monday, April 25 Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise through the Corinth Canal, the conduit for the migration of civilizations between the Aegean and Adriatic Seas. First proposed at the end of the seventh century B.C., the canal was not fully realized until its completion by a French engineering company in An impressive waterway that cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, at only 70 feet wide, it is so narrow that only small ships can make its passage. Ancient Greeks of all classes flocked to the sacred ground on Mount Parnassus to consult Pythia, the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo. Visit the ruins of the iconic sanctuary of Delphi, considered the center of the Greek world in the sixth century B.C. and today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the Sacred Way that winds up to the Temple of Apollo and stand at the marble Altar of the Chians. Tour the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which includes a life size fifth century B.C. bronze charioteer. Corfu, Greece/ Sarandë, Albania (b/l/d) Tuesday, April 26 Cruise to the Ionian island of Corfu, where the varying cultural influences of past rulers are reflected in the French boulevards, Georgian mansions, Venetian citadel and Greek temple. Walk through the city s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and tour the Old Fortress, a Venetian fortification whose twin peaks inspired the name of Corfu, Coryphe in Greek, meaning peaks. See the Town Hall, once a Venetian theater, and the Edwardian Palace of the King of Greece. Virgil speaks of Butrint as a parvam Troiam (little Troy), a stop for Aeneas and his exiled Trojans on their epic journey. Today, Butrint s ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, trace the rise and fall of three thousand years of ancient civilizations, from the Greek and Roman to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The Greco Roman amphitheater highlights the city s rich cultural life during boom times. Public baths, a gymnasium and an aqueduct built by Emperor Augustus offer glimpses of Butrint as a Roman port, while the intricately tiled Baptistery exhibits its early Christian symbolism. A short drive to Lekursi Castle provides a panoramic view of the coastal city of Sarandë. Kotor, Montenegro (b/l/d) Wednesday, April 27 Montenegro is one of the newest nations in the world, having gained its independence in The Bay of Kotor, deeply carved into the Montenegrin mountains, leads to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Venetian baroque Old Town and medieval fortifications.

5 What is Included: Dubrovnik, Croatia (b/l/d) Thursday, April 28 Affectionately called the pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its historic treasures and beauty. The city s landmarks include the Franciscan Monastery, the Rector s Palace, the well preserved city walls and the Maritime Museum. Enjoy a specially arranged, traditional Croatian klapa performance of harmonized a cappella singing. Korčula/Split (b/l/d) Friday, April 29 The charming island city of Korčula retains its original 13 th -century walls, within which you will find the Abbey Treasury and works by Tintoretto, housed in the Cathedral of St. Mark. Enjoy a walking tour of Split s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, built on the foundation of Roman Emperor Diocletian s retirement palace. Today, people live and work in this thriving, nearly 2000-year old complex. Visit the Temple of Jupiter, considered to be one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world, and the Cathedral of St. Duje, regarded as the world s oldest Catholic cathedral (A.D. 305) that remains in use in its original structure. Listen to local residents discuss contemporary life along the Adriatic. Split (b/l/r/d) Saturday, April 30 In 1947, Ivan Městrović, Croatia s most accomplished sculptor, became the first living artist to exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Experience his unique vision on a visit to the Městrović Gallery. Venice, Italy/U.S. (b) Sunday, May 1 Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. Note: Itinerary subject to change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/R/D = Breakfast/Lunch/ Reception/Dinner. Program of lectures and discussions with Yale profess0r John Hale. Services of Gohagan & Company Travel Director during the tour as per the itinerary. Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the itinerary. Early-risers coffee, full buffet breakfast and lunch and four-course dinner served daily throughout the cruise. Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise. Welcome and Farewell Receptions. Rare cruise of the narrow Corinth Canal, the historic link of the Peloponnese and Greek mainland. Specially arranged, private, traditional Croatian a cappella klapa performance. Gratuities to ship personnel, local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers. Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). Travel document wallet, name badge and pre departure information. Taxes. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company. What is Not Included: Expenses of a personal nature including laundry, telephone/fax calls, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc. Any insurance not included above. International airfares. Any meals or beverages that are not specified in the above inclusions. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control including airplane delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, taxes, lost luggage, etc. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions. yaleedtravel.org/adriatic16

6 Oceans Lounge Oceans Deck Horizons Deck Riviera Deck Marina Deck m.y. Variety Voyager Horizons Dining Room Riviera Lounge Library Bar Spa & Fitness Center Owner s Suite Oceans Deck Horizons Deck Riviera Deck Marina Deck Bridge Program Cost Category 5 $7,195 Cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and two portholes. Marina Deck, forward. (limited availability) Category 4 $8,095 Cabin with two twin beds and two portholes. Marina Deck. (limited availability) Category 3 $8,395 Cabin with two twin beds or one double bed. Marina Deck (two portholes), Riviera Deck, forward (two windows). Single Pricing: $12,595 Category 2 $8,795 Cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and two windows. Riviera Deck. Single Pricing: $13,695 Category 1 $9,095 Larger cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and two windows. Horizons Deck. (limited availability) Owner s suite $9,895 Spacious accommodations with two twin beds or one double bed and four windows. Horizons Deck. (limited availability) m.y. Variety Voyager Terms and Conditions m.y. Variety Voyager This exclusively chartered, deluxe and fully air conditioned yacht was launched in 2012 and offers an authentic coastal cruise experience. The 36 ocean view, stylishly appointed cabins have two twin beds or one double bed, two windows, private marble-accented bathroom with shower and individual climate control. Meals featuring Mediterranean and international cuisine are served alfresco or in single, unassigned seatings in the ship s dining room featuring floor to ceiling windows. Public areas include a lounge and bar, library, sun deck with chairs and a mini-spa and fitness area. Wi-Fi and laundry service are available. The English speaking European crew provides courteous, professional service. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT Baggage allowance: Passengers are allowed two checked bags per person on international flights. Airlines have various policies concerning the number of bags and the weight allowed without excess baggage charges. Physical Accessibility: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. Cancellations and Refunds: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Association of Yale Alumni. Written cancellation through 91 days prior to departure full refund minus a $500 per person administrative fee (covers main and post tours). Written cancellation 90 days or less prior to departure could result in forfeiture of the full program price, contingent upon the degree of recoverable costs from independent providers of services. Program reservations are not transferable except at the sole discretion and with the explicit approval of the Association of Yale Alumni and Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Cancellation on day of departure or after tour departs no refund. Cancellation of tour by the Association of Yale Alumni or our tour operator full refund. We strongly urge applicants to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Insurance: Yale Educational Travel strongly recommends that participants purchase trip cancellation insurance. However, Yale does not recommend a particular insurance company. It is wise to cover the cost of trip investment in case one needs to cancel due to illness or emergency. The cancellation penalties listed in the program brochure will apply. Please review your medical insurance coverage to determine what is and is not covered while traveling abroad before contacting an insurance company.

7 Ancient Civilizations along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas April 23 - May 1, 2016 To register, return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person to YET. Final payment is due January 22, ) name as on passport RESERVE YOUR TRIP TO the adriatic TODAY payment options Pay by check made out to Thomas P. 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8 Association of Yale Alumni Box New Haven, Connecticut PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 519 New Haven, CT Discover hidden gems along the beautiful Adriatic and Aegean coastlines Ancient Civilizations along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas John Hale Professor and Director of Liberal Studies April 23 May 1, 2016 Experience firsthand the true character and traditions of coastal and island life along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas. Enjoy an enriching travel experience like no other aboard the exclusively chartered small ship m.y. Variety Voyager, featuring a specially designed included excursion in every port and comfortable, stylish accommodations.