With Columbia Professor Suzanne Said

Voy a g e to th e Lands of God s an d Heroes A Family Learning Adventure in the Ancient Mediterranean Ab o a r d t h e Al l-su i t e, 57-Ca b i n Co r i n t h i a n II Ju l y 9-20, 2008 With Columbia Professor Suzanne Said

Columbia Lecturer Su z a n n e Sa i d, Professor of Classics at Columbia University, was born in Algiers. She completed her education in France, receiving her doctorat de troisieme in Greek studies and her doctorat d etat from the University of Paris, Sorbonne. She was an assistant professor and a tenured associate professor (1968-1980) at the Sorbonne, and has taught at the University of Grenoble, the University of Strasbourg, and at the University of Paris, Nanterre. From 1991-96, Professor Said was a Senior Fellow of the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. Professor Said has written books on Greek tragedy, literature from Homer to Aristotle, mythology and mythical genealogies, and Homer and the Odyssey. She has presented many papers on philosophy and Greek literature (archaic and Hellenistic epic poetry, tragedy, comedy, history, and ethnography) and is interested in contemporary reception of antiquity and travel narratives. Professor Said looks forward to her third alumni program traveling through the Mediterranean sharing her knowledge and experience. Guest Lecturers Ma r y Gr e u e l, Assistant Curator of Ancient Art in the Department of Asian and Ancient Art, has worked at The Art Institute of Chicago since 1984. She co-curated the reinstallation of the Galleries of Ancient Art and the traveling exhibitions The Human Figure in Early Greek Art and Pharaohs of the Sun: Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen. She co-authored the Art of the Ancient Mediterranean World teacher manual and continues to be active in community Art Enrichment programs. Dr. Ba r b a r a Ts a k i r g i s is an Associate Professor of Classics and History of Art and the chair of the Department of Classical Studies at Vanderbilt University. She has excavated in Morgantina, La Befa, Corinth, and is currently conducting research at the Athenian agora. Her publications include a book and articles on the domestic architecture, excavations, and pavement mosaics at Morgantina, and articles on the Etruscans and ancient Greek houses. She is the recipient of a number of research grants, and is a frequent lecturer on ancient Greece and Sicily. Dr. Tsakirgis has served on the boards of the Archaeological Institute of America and the Nashville Parthenon. Pa m e l a We b b is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr College. She specializes in the areas of Greek and Roman sculpture and architecture, with an emphasis on the Hellenistic period. As a classical archaeologist, she has studied numerous Greek and Roman sites and has traveled extensively in Greece, Turkey, and Italy. She is the author of Hellenistic Architectural Sculpture (1996) and several articles on Greek architecture and sculpture. Taormina s breathtaking Greek theater, overlooking the Sicilian coastline

Dear Fellow Columbian, We invite you to join Professor Suzanne Said, fellow alumni, family, and friends from July 9-20, 2008, on a voyage of discovery in the Mediterranean. Our specially designed family itinerary will enlighten the senses and inflame the imagination of your children or grandchildren; their young minds will awaken to the wonders of Classical antiquity, visiting ancient cities and idyllic islands where myth and history are intertwined. Visit Pompeii, where children and adults alike are impressed by the timelessness of the destroyed city. See massive Mount Etna from the Greek theater in Taormina. Become enchanted by the maze of frescoes at the Minoan Palace of Knossos on Crete and discover the wild beauty of Santorini s cliffs and bay, the result of a cataclysmic volcanic eruption in 1500 b.c. Explore the island of Rhodes, whose fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Europe s best-preserved medieval cities. Stand in awe at Olympia, home to the gods and site of Olympics legend. Cruise to Athens, a city capturing the best of the ancient and modern worlds. Professional youth education counselors will lead groups of similarly aged children in the Young Explorers Program, a series of educational and recreational activities developed to enhance their appreciation of the sites we visit. Children will discover how archaeologists have pieced together our past and enhanced our understanding of it. They will also have the opportunity to compete in a children s Olympiad on the grounds of the original competition in Olympia. They will stargaze on deck while hearing ancient tales about the origins of the constellations and learning how sailors navigated by the stars. Professor Said and the other expert guest lecturers will enrich our adult program with their knowledge of the ancient world. We will be joined by participants from our cosponsoring institutions Bryn Mawr College, Vanderbilt University, and The Art Institute of Chicago on this distinctive learning experience. Together grandparents, parents, and children we will learn about Greek and Roman history, literature, mythology, and culture, while walking among the ruins of these civilizations together. Capacity is limited and this exceptional voyage is certain to sell out quickly. Don t miss the opportunity to be a part of this mind-enriching Voyage to the Lands of Gods and Heroes. Sincerely, LUXURY Our programs are classified in three categories: Value, Superior and Luxury Yo u n g Ex p l o r e r s Pr o g r a m For Children Ages 7-17 Experienced youth education counselors will lead groups of similarly aged children in the Young Explorers Program, a series of educational and recreational activities designed from a child s perspective, enhancing their appreciation of the sites visited. This is the perfect opportunity to inspire young minds with the poetry of Homer, the legends of The Iliad and The Odyssey, the ideas of Socrates, and the actual feel of great architecture. Accompanied by their parents or grandparents, children will take guided shore excursions specifically created to bring alive legend and history. Or, flexibility being the key, they may also enjoy independent time to relax or explore together as a family. In addition, while adults attend lectures or enjoy free time, Young Explorers may: participate in their own archaeological excavation discover how sailors navigate by the stars visit the ship s bridge and keep a log of their journey learn about the heroes of Greek and Roman mythology produce a play in the Greek or Roman style for presentation at the end of the cruise Young Explorers in Pompeii Eric J. Furda 94TC Vice President for Alumni Relations Telephone: 866-325-8664 E-mail: travelstudy@columbia.edu Front Cover: (Top row, from left to right) Young Explorer journeying up Santorini s caldera wall by donkey; Santorini and its beautiful circular bay; travelers in Sicily; (Second row) Pompeii s House of the Faun; a family in Athens; the acropolis in Lindos; (Bottom) the Young Explorers

Rome ANZIO Pompeii Sorrento Italy Taormina Naxos Bay Sicily Itinerary Olympia Katakolon Mediterranean Sea Wednesday, July 9 USA Fly from the U.S. to Rome, Italy. Thursday, July 10 ROME CIVITAVECCHIA, It a l y EMBARK Arrive in Rome and transfer to Civitavecchia to board Corinthian II. In the evening, the captain will welcome families with a cocktail reception on deck. (D) Friday, July 11 SORRENTO POMPEII SORRENTO From Sorrento, an excursion leads to Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79. No other place so completely captures the character of life in the early Roman Empire. Tour highlights include the Forum, the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Stabian Baths, the best-preserved and most complete in Pompeii. (B, L, D) Saturday, July 12 NAXOS BAY TAORMINA NAXOS BAY, Sicily, It a l y Taormina, a small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, offers a breathtaking view out to sea and the cone of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. An 8th-century b.c. Greek colony prospered here throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Today, this area draws visitors to its pristine, warm-watered beaches. In Taormina, visit the Greek theater, which offers dramatic views of Etna and the Sicilian coastline, and amble among Taormina s quaint streets and gardens. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon sunning and swimming on the beautiful beaches of Naxos Bay. (B, L, D) Greece Mystra Gytheion Rethymnon Imbros Gorge ATHENS Santorini Crete Knossos Ephesus Kusadasi Rhodes Lindos A 6th-century b.c. Amphora (Storage Jar), The Art Institute of Chicago Sunday, July 13 KATAKOLON OLYMPIA KATAKOLON, Gr e e c e Travel to Olympia, an ancient sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and one of four sites of the Panhellenic (Olympic) games. Discover the ancient ruins, situated in a Lindos town and acropolis on the historic island of Rhodes Young Explorers sailing aboard Corinthian II beautiful spot north of the Alfeios River and Mount Kronos, including the temples of Hera and Zeus, the Council House, and the Treasuries. In the Stadium, Young Explorers may run a race following in the steps of ancient Olympians. (B, L, D) Monday, July 14 GYTHEION MYSTRA o r DIROS GYTHEION KOTRONAS BAY From Gytheion, adults depart for Mystra, a ruined Byzantine city sheltered in a cleft of Mount Taygetos. Its ghostly abandoned buildings and churches contain remarkable medieval frescoes and fine stonework. Meanwhile, Young Explorers get to discover by gondola the haunting stalactite caves of Diros. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the small, charming town of Gytheion. Before dinner, swim off the ship s stern in Kotronas Bay. (B, L, D) Tuesday, July 15 RETHYMNON KNOSSOS o r IMBROS GORGE RETHYMNON, Cr e t e Arrive in Crete, the island that was home to the Minoans, Europe s earliest developed

civilization. From lovely Rethymnon, one of Crete s quaintest towns, travel to Knossos to explore the fabled Minoan Palace, a maze of corridors, stairways, and chambers decorated with frescoes illuminating life as it was 4,000 years ago. Then spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore Rethymnon and swim at a nearby beach. Alternatively, walk part of the rugged and scenic Imbros Gorge. The walk ends at the coast of Crete, near the 14th-century Venetian castle of Frangokastello, where we will enjoy swimming and lunch at a taverna. Only children older than 12 years and accompanied by an adult may participate in the nature activity. (B, L, D) Sorrento s scenic coast Wednesday, July 16 SANTORINI Around 1500 b.c., a cataclysmic eruption blew out the entire center of volcanic Santorini, causing the sea to rush in and form a wildly beautiful bay. Sail toward the whitewashed village of Phira, perched high on a black cliffside. Adults visit the In ancient Olympia Ephesus main street, leading to the majestic Library of Celsus Archaeological Museum, while Young Explorers board a private sailboat for an excursion to the volcano of Nea Kameni, the island in the center of Santorini s caldera. After hiking to the top of the volcano and learning about the area s geology, they may ascend the caldera wall by donkey. Adults and children reunite for lunch and free time to explore picturesque Phira. (B, L, D) Thursday, July 17 RHODES LINDOS RHODES The historic island of Rhodes was known the ancient world over for its schools of philosophy and rhetoric. Today, it boasts one of the largest medieval towns in Europe. Discover Rhodes Town s winding, labyrinthian streets and splendid open plazas, which owe their 14th-century charm to the Crusader Knights of St. John. In the lovely village of Lindos, take a donkey ride or walk up to the acropolis of Lindos. Built on a cliff 400 feet above the sea, the acropolis provides a stunning view of the village and bay below. You may also choose to wile away the rest of the afternoon exploring the town of Lindos on your own or swimming in the crystal waters of its white-sand beach. (B, L, D) Friday, July 18 KUSADASI EPHESUS KUSADASI, Tu r k e y Enjoy Corinthian II s amenities and attend lectures by our expert scholars as we cruise the Aegean Sea. Upon arrival in Kusadasi, set off on a scenic drive to Ephesus, one of the grandest and best-preserved ancient sites in the Mediterranean, with extensive ruins from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Ancient Ephesus was a great trading city and the center of the goddesses Cybele, Artemis, and Diana, respectively, depending on the identity of the reigning empire. Walk along the very stone streets St. Paul did and visit the large theater in which the Ephesians rioted against him. Also admire the Library of Celsus, with its imposing facade, and the Temple of Serapis. (B, L, D) Saturday, July 19 PIRAEUS ATHENS PIRAEUS, Gr e e c e Few cities can compete with the dramatic and influential history of Athens. Explore the Acropolis, perhaps the most important ancient monument in the Western world and where our concept of democracy was born over 2,500 years ago. After lunch at a local taverna, adults will have a choice of touring the ancient Agora or the National Pottery-making on Corinthian II Archaeological Museum, whose incredible collection of artifacts spans the centuries and includes the famous golden Mask of Agamemnon. Young Explorers may participate in a youth-themed exploration of Athens. Reboard Corinthian II late in the afternoon and sail. In the evening, the ship will cruise by the illuminated Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Overnight aboard, docked in Piraeus, the storied port of ancient and modern Athens. (B, L, D) Sunday, July 20 PIRAEUS DISEMBARK ATHENS USA Disembark in Piraeus and transfer to the airport in Athens for return flights to the U.S. (B)

Program Inclusions 10-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 57-cabin Corinthian II 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 voyage Complete program of tours and excursions, as described Educational program of lectures and discussion by returning faculty host Professor Suzanne Said, Classics Department, Columbia University, as well as accompanying guest study leaders Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff Young Explorers Program, a series of educational and recreational activities for children ages 7-17, led by youth education counselors Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates Complete pre-departure materials Port and embarkation taxes Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers NOT INCLUDED: 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 e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel Corinthian II- Enjoy the peace and comforts of your cabin Spacious Suites The deluxe Corinthian II is an all-suite yacht. Originally 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 twinsize 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, complimentary bottle of champagne on arrival, 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 The ideal co grandeur a 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.

mbination of cruise-ship nd small-ship intimacy Deck Plan Beauty Salon 603 601 604 602 Sun Deck Jacuzzi The Lounge Explorer Deck Sun Deck Outdoor Café 511 509 507 505 512 510 508 506 Bridge Erickson Deck Library Lounge Restaurant The Club Reception Exercise Room 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 347 345 343 341 339 Marco Polo Deck 335 333 331 329 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 261 259 257 255 Columbus Deck 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 Hospital Magellan Deck Main Specifications Length: 297 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Gross Tonnage: 4,200 Flag: Malta Suites: 57 Si n g l e Su p p l e m e n t: A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A at a supplement of $2,995 to the per person, double occupancy rates. Singles in Categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates. Ai r f a r e: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land Rates. Please contact your preferred airline, travel agency, or Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. (VWTI), the agency handling the air arrangements for this program, for airfare to Rome, Italy and returning from Athens, Greece. To reach VWTI, kindly call tollfree 877-711-9896 or 212-592-1340, and please have your tour code (8417) handy for reference. 330 The Club p e r pe r s o n, Cru i s e an d La n d Rates d o u b l e oc c u p a n c y All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with beds that can be configured as two twin-size beds or one queensize bed, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, satellite TV, DVD/ CD player, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities. 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 250-252 $5,995 Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329-332 $6,895 Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254-262 $8,195 Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333-348 $9,495 Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416-428 $10,495 Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Suites 414-415 $11,195 Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. Suites 505-512 $11,995 Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. Suites 601-604 $13,495 VS & PHS suites are provided with private butler service and other exclusive amenities. Children s Rates per child (ages 7-17) 1 or 2 children sharing with 2 adults 4 children sharing together 3 children sharing together 2 children sharing with each other 2 children sharing with 1 adult $4,295 $4,795 $5,295 $5,895 40% off adult rate All Categories Categories E-A Categories E-A Categories E-A Categories E-A 1 child sharing with 1 adult 10% off adult rate All Categories

The stately Erechtheion in Athens Acropolis Alumni Travel Study Program 245 Mill St., 2nd Floor Greenwich, CT 06830 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Travel Dynamics Int l For further information about this travel program, please contact the Columbia Alumni Travel Study Program. You may reach us toll-free at 866-3-ALUMNI (866-325-8664). fax: 203-724-0844 e-mail: travelstudy@columbia.edu website: www.alumni.columbia.edu/attend colu 8417 Voyage Highlights Returning Faculty Host Professor Suzanne Said, Classics Department, Columbia University Learn about Greek and Roman mythology and their pantheon of gods and goddesses. Imagine the last days of Pompeii as you explore this well-preserved ancient Roman site. Enjoy several swim stops and a special swim off the ship s marina in the deep blue waters of Kotronas Bay. Stargaze from the top deck of the ship and learn how ancient sailors navigated by the stars. Young Explorers may participate in their own archaeological excavation. Hike up to Nea Kameni the volcanic island in the middle of Santorini s caldera, and take a donkey ride up to the town of Phira. Young Explorers at Nea Kameni Compete like an Olympian run a race in the stadium of ancient Olympia.

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