TRAVELS. A CONNOISSEUR S MEXICO Art, Archaeological & Architectural Treasures of Mexico City. Pre-Tour Extension: An Insider s Puebla

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1 HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2015 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM TRAVELS 2015 A CONNOISSEUR S MEXICO Art, Archaeological & Architectural Treasures of Mexico City February 18-23, 2015 Pre-Tour Extension: An Insider s Puebla February 15-18, 2015

2 A CONNOISSEUR'S MEXICO February 18-23, 2015 Mural by Rivera at National Palace (above) image by Wolfgag Sauber MEXICO S GREAT CAPITAL CITY IS A CRITICAL CENTER FOR CREATIVITY - and has been for centuries, attracting great minds like Henry James, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Trotsky. Scattered throughout the city s urban core are oases of beauty, from the colorful murals that adorn more than a dozen public buildings in the historic center to the artistic domestic aura of the homes of Frida Kahlo and Dolores Olmedo. Great architecture abounds, from the soaring pyramids of Teotihuacán to the modernist creations of Luis Barragán to the city s sparkling new museums. Gain special insight into many of Mexico City s cultural treasures during special tours of the city s best museums, gardens, and works of art. Enjoy sumptuous accommodations at the Four Seasons, a splendid five-star hotel famous for its serene interior garden courtyard located on the fashionable tree-lined Reforma Boulevard beside Chapultepec Park. Throughout the tour, great meals are provided at top restaurants, providing a varied sampling of Mexico s wide-ranging cuisine. TO BOOK A TRIP CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

3 SCHEDULE BY DAY Wednesday, February 18 USA / Mexico City Take independent flights to Mexico City and transfer to the five-star Four Seasons, a colonial-style oasis located beside Mexico City s Chapultepec Park. Be one of the first to see the newly-opened private Jumex museum, designed by the renowned English architect David Chipperfield and home to the remarkable contemporary art collection of Eugenio Lòpez, one of the world s leading art collectors. This evening attend a gourmet welcome dinner at one of Mexico City s best restaurants. Four Seasons Mexico, D.F. (D) Thursday, February 19 Mexico City s Murals View spectacular murals around Mexico City s zócalo including works by José Clemente Orozco in San Ildefonso and Diego Rivera in the Ministry of Public Education. Following a luncheon of Mexican specialties, continue to the National Palace to see Diego Rivera s most famous murals. Continue to the bustling Abelardo Market to see lesser-known murals by Isamu Noguchi (right), Pablo O Higgins, and Grace and Marion Greenwood. Visit the Museo de Bellas Artes, a phenomenal art déco building, and admire outstanding murals by David Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and Rufino Tamayo. Tonight dinner is on your own. Your tour director can recommend one of the city s fabulous restaurants and assist with reservations. Four Seasons Mexico, D.F. (B, L) Friday, February 20 Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Discover the turbulence and grandeur of Mexican history at the lavish Castillo Chapultepec, the location from which Mexico made one of its last stands against the Spaniards. Emperor Maximilian used the castle, parts of which date from 1783, as his residence, and various presidents followed his example until Lázaro Cárdenas decreed that it be turned into the National Museum of History. Continue to the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the world s most spectacular museums, and spend the balance of the morning exploring Mexico s ancient cultures. The afternoon is at leisure for independent explorations of other remarkable museums in Chapultepec Park, such as the Rufino Tamayo Museum or the Modern Art Museum. Enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant. Four Seasons Mexico, D.F. (B, L, D) Mexico City s Zócalo Saturday, February 21 Ancient Ruins of Teotihuacán Explore the astonishing ruins of Teotihuacán, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Mexico. This ancient city was the epicenter of culture and commerce during Mesoamerica s Classic period. Enjoy lunch near the ruins in an unforgettable cave setting. Also stop at Tlatelolco, the site of the 1968 student massacre, and visit the Plaza de Tres Cultures and the remarkable Cultural Center. Tonight dinner is on your own. Four Seasons Mexico, D.F. (B, L) Sunday, February 22 Art in Splendid Settings At the Dolores Olmedo Museum see an excellent collection of works by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in a magnificent hacienda setting. Continue to UNAM campus, and following lunch, see the university s MUAC museum, home to an impressive collection of national and international contemporary art. The museum is housed in a spectacular building by revered Mexican architect Teodoro González de León. Continue to Frida Kahlo s Blue House in Coyoacán, a historic house and art museum dedicated to her life and work. In addition to artwork by Kahlo, Rivera, and other artists, the collection also includes Mexican folk art, pre-hispanic artifacts, memorabilia, personal items, and more exhibited throughout Isamu Noguchi Mural the house, which today remains as it was in the 1950s. Tonight bid adiós to Mexico during a memorable farewell dinner. Four Seasons Mexico, D.F. (B, L, D) Monday, February 23 Adiós Mexico Check out of the hotel, and en route to the airport, visit the Casa Luis Barragán, the home of Mexico s most famous architect. The property was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site since it is one of the most influential and representative examples of modern Mexican architecture. Proceed to the airport for your independent afternoon flights back to the United States. (B) FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

4 OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR EXTENSION Pre-Tour Extension: An Insider s Puebla February 15-18, 2015 Hotel: Five-star La Quinta Real Puebla Arrive in Mexico three days early and experience the rich cultural legacy of Puebla, renowned for its distinct Spanish flavor, rich culinary traditions, magnificent colonial architecture, and talavera. Founded in 1531, Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts an unrivaled legacy of colonial art and architecture. Venture into the countryside to see Mexico s most exquisite folk church, and meet the owner of an historic photography collection. En route to Mexico City, stop in Tlaxcala and examine murals in the Government Palace that illustrate the alliance made between Hernán Cortés and the local lords to conquer the Aztecs, a partnership that profoundly influenced Mexico s future. PRICING: $1,695 per person, double occupancy $495 per person, single supplement Jumex Museum image by Yolando Arango MAIN TOUR DETAILS GROUP SIZE: up to 29 guests PRICING: $ 3,995 per person, double occupancy $ 695 per person, single supplement HIGHLIGHTS Travel with a Harvard study leader who will provide insight and context for your journey. Delve into ancient Mexican culture during excursions to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the National Museum of Anthropology, home to an incomparable collection of exquisite sculpture and artifacts from Mexico s pre-columbian civilizations. Casa Luis Barragán FIVE-STAR FOUR SEASONS MEXICO, D. F. Among the most luxurious hotels in Mexico City, the Four Seasons is a palatial colonial style oasis with an extensive interior garden courtyard where singing birds and a pattering fountain offer a quiet and serene retreat from the city s hustle and bustle. It has won the AAA Five Diamond Award for an unprecedented 17 years running, a hallmark of its outstanding service and exceptional accommodations. Guestrooms are classically furnished and feature roomy marble bathrooms replete with deluxe amenities, including a deep soaking tub. Teotihaucán image by Leonardo East Hastings In Mexico City s historic center, view incredible murals by worldrenowned artists such as Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco that decorate the walls of exquisite colonial buildings. Experience a vast array of architectural settings, including the Blue House, the lifelong home of Frida Kahlo; the color-infused Casa Barragán, a modern Mexican architectural masterpiece; the Dolores Olmedo museum with its tranquil garden setting; and the recentlyopened Jumex collection designed by David Chipperfield. Enjoy sumptuous accommodations at the Four Seasons. ACTIVITY LEVEL Moderate WHAT TO EXPECT Appropriate for people in good health with overall good mobility. Travelers should be comfortable participating in a full day of activity. Activities range from light to moderate intensity at an easy pace, including walking, sometimes on uneven terrain, and climbing stairs with high treads without hand railings.

5 Ruins at Teotihuacán GENERAL INFORMATION MAIN TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: Five nights accommodations as outlined; breakfast daily, four lunches, three dinners. Beer with lunches and beer/wine with dinners. Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; escorted sightseeing and entrance fees for visits; one group airport transfer upon arrival and departure; porterage; taxes and services; gratuities to local guides and drivers; and $200,000 emergency medical evacuation and assistance insurance. MAIN TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than local beer at lunch and house wine/local beer at dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at or , or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due on November 10, 2014 and must be made by check. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be received in writing by HAA, and charges are calculated as of the day notification is received in writing by HAA. If a tour member cancels, the following scale of charges is incurred: there is a non-refundable administrative fee of $500 per person. Written cancellation received by HAA on or by November 10, 2014: full refund minus $500 per person administrative fee. Written cancellation received by HAA between November 11 and December 29, 2014: 50 percent of the tour cost per person (includes administrative fee). Written cancellation received by HAA on or after December 30, 2014: no refund. After the tour has commenced, it is not possible to issue any refunds. No refunds are issued for any unused portion of the tour including, but not limited to, occasional missed meals or sightseeing tours. In the case of cancellation, substitutions are not acceptable. The tour cost is nontransferable. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. 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 HAA Travels upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at mexico-city If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at or DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither 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. TO BOOK A TRIP CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

6 A SAMPLING OF HAA 2014 & 2015 TRIPS LAND & RAIL: HIDDEN INDIA: LANDS OF THE LOST KINGDOMS ON THE GOLDEN CHARIOT JAN 8-23, 2015 AMITABH CHANDRA CENTRAL AMERICA: CROSSING COSTA RICA, NICARAGUA & EL SALVADOR FEB 2-13, 2015 GATEWAY TO ICELAND: THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE FEB 12-16, 2015 DAVID AGUILAR ARABIAN PENINSULA: OMAN, THE EMIRATES & QATAR: MAR 14-25, 2015 A WEEK IN BUENOS AIRES MAR 13-21, 2015 A HISTORY OF EUROPEAN FASHION LONDON, PARIS: COURTIERS & COUTURIERS MAR 13-21, 2015 INDONESIA: MAGICAL ISLANDS OF JAVA & BALI APR 15-30, 2015 THEODORE & VICTORIA BESTOR THE ARTS IN AMERICA S HEARTLAND: CRYSTAL BRIDGES & KANSAS CITY APR 15-19, 2015 ALICE DELANA TURKEY S TREASURES APR 17-MAY 1, 2015 HOLLAND & BELGIUM MAY 2-11, 2015 CHARLES COGAN TORONTO: THE QUEEN CITY MAY 6-10, 2015 PETER MADSEN VILLAGE LIFE DORDORGNE MAY 14-22, 2015 MICHAEL SHINAGEL SILK ROAD JOURNEY: ULAAANBAATAR TO ISATANBUL MAY 14-JUN 7, 2015 DAVID ROXBURGH SOUTHERN AFRICA BY PRIVATE PLANE MAY 21-JUN 8, 2015 JONATHAN LOSOS HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS MAY 31-JUN 14, 2015 HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON TRANS-SIBERIAN RAIL JOURNEY FEATURING THE NAADAM FESTIVAL JUL 17-27, 2015 DISCOVERING EASTERN EUROPE SEP 24-OCT 10, 2015 A SOUTHERN SOJOURN TO CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH OCT 25-30, 2015 CRUISES: TAHITI AND FRENCH POLYNESIA: HUAHINE, TAHA A, BORA BORA & MOOREA ON PAUL GAUGUIN FEB 12-22, 2015 OPUS MEDITERRANEO: A MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM MALAGA TO NAPLES ON CORINTHIAN APR 10-21, 2015 JOHN STEWART AZORES TO PORTUGAL: SAILING THE ATLANTIC ON SEA CLOUD II APR 16-26, 2015 ANI PATEL & JENNIFER BURTON AUSTRALIA S KIMBERLEY: A VOYAGE TO THE OUTBACK ON OCEANIC DISCOVERER APR 24 MAY 8, 2015 ATHENS TO NICE ON ISLAND SKY APR 28-MAY 10, 2015 DICK GROSS & JILL MESEROV TRADE ROUTES OF COASTAL IBERIA: LISBON TO BARCELONA ON TERE MOANA MAY 1-9, 2015 WERNER SOLLORS TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE ON SILVER WHISPER MAY 4-16, 2015 MICHAEL MCELROY THE BRITISH ISLES & IRELAND: VOYAGE TO GREEN & GENTLE LANDS ON CORINTHIAN MAY 17-28, 2015 DAVID AGUILAR CRUISING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL ON SEA CLOUD II: GARDEN ISLES & GRAND ESTATES FROM HONFLEUR TO PORTSMOUTH JUN 6-14, 2015 LEO DAMROSCH & JOYCE VAN DYKE RIVERS & LAKES: WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS: MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON VOLGA DREAM II JUN 11-21, 2015 STEPHANIE SANDLER THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE: THE NETHERLANDS, GERMANY, FRANCE & SWITZERLAND FEATURING THE GLACIER EXPRESS JUN 26-JUL 6, 2015 SUE SCHOPF ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER ON AMAVIDA SEP 26-OCT 6, 2015 FAMILY ADVENTURES: BAJA FAMILY ADVENTURE DEC 26, 2014-JAN 1, 2015 FAMILY CHINA JUN 27-JUL 9, 2015 MICHAEL SZONYI FAMILY IRELAND JUN 28-JULY 6, 2015 JAMES ENGELL A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN MACHU PICCHU AND THE AMAZON JUL 1-11, 2015 REGISTRATION FORM To register, fill out this form and return to HAA Travels with your deposit of $1,000 per person. 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 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th floor, Cambridge, MA 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 CATEGORY PREFERENCE DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM SHARE A ROOM WITH: ROOMMATE

7 HARVARD STUDY LEADER As this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. We intend, however, that you will be joined by a Harvard lecturer who will enhance your travel experience. You will discover that our lecturers are not only first-rate scholars and teachers but also friendly traveling companions, eager to share their insights through conversation as well as in scheduled presentations. WHY TRAVEL WITH HAA? Expert Harvard faculty and study leaders More than 80 destinations on all 7 continents Choice of land & rail, cruises, rivers & lakes, and family adventures Travel with fellow Harvard alumni Local culture, history, and cuisine at each stop Friendships that outlast your trip FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL National Palace FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL Image by Game of Light

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