The Greek Isles: Cruising the Cyclades Aboard the 18-cabin yacht Running on Waves July 6 15, 2017 Roderick McIntosh 73 Professor of Anthropology
Dear Yale Traveler, In the heart of the region known as the Cradle of Western Civilization, Athens and the Cyclades Islands deliver an enticing blend of history, diverse cultural influences, stunning natural beauty, and archaeological gems. Beginning in Athens, immerse yourself in Cycladic culture at the privately owned Goulandris Museum. Then set sail for a seven-night cruise around the stunning, sun-drenched Aegean islands of the Cyclades chain aboard the privately chartered 18-cabin yacht Running on Waves. Call at the popular ports of Santorini and Mykonos, plus the lesser-known but equally stunning isles of Sifnos, Milos, Naxos, Delos, and Syros. Visit the site where the Venus de Milo was discovered, sample regional foods and wines, watch ceramic artists at work, swim in crystal-clear waters off pristine beaches, and all the while enjoy the thrill of sailing aboard a thoroughly modern private sailing yacht. To enrich the experience and enhance your understanding of this historically rich destination, we will be accompanied by Roderick McIntosh, Yale Professor of Anthropology. To ensure your place on this program, sign up now by mailing or faxing the completed reservation form to Yale Educational Travel, or make a secure reservation online at yaleedtravel.org/greece17. If you have questions, please call (203) 432-1952 or email edtravel@yale.edu. mykonos syros delos Happy travels, Kathy Edersheim 87 Senior Director, International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni cover: santorini yaleedtravel.org/greece17
Yale Faculty Leader roderick mcintosh 73 Roderick J. McIntosh 73, Professor of Anthropology and Curator-in-Charge of Anthropology at the Peabody Museum, is an archaeologist who has dedicated his career to studying the ancient Old World. Before returning to Yale in 2006, he taught at Rice University for more than twenty-five years. He boasts 38 years of fieldwork (excavations and surveys) in Frenchspeaking Africa, most recently working in the southern Sahara of Mali (around Timbuktu), Madagascar, and in the Middle Senegal Valley of northern Senegal. For five summers Professor McIntosh taught at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, where he was called in to direct the reconstitution of archaeology at that formerly Afrikaner university. McIntosh remains on the faculty as Honorary Professor and now has several Pretoria graduates in his Ph.D. program at Yale. He is spearheading a human response to environmental change project in the Limpopo River corridor that encompasses Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Mozambique. Professor McIntosh has published extensively (including ten books), and is currently working on a book manuscripts about the origins of Africa s first empires. He has a number of Mediterranean projects, past and present. These include malaria epidemics in Late Antiquity, sea-level change (particularly in the eastern Mediterranean), and climate change and human response during Antiquity. A popular lecturer, Professor McIntosh has traveled on several alumni programs and looks forward to visiting the Mediterranean again, exploring the many facets of Greece with alumni and Yale friends. Highlights Walk amid the sacred landscape of Delos, mythical birthplace of Apollo, and spend time at leisure on lively Mykonos. Explore the historic center of Ermoupolis and enjoy a gala dinner in a local family s private home. Tour the private Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, the ideal introduction to a cruise of the Cyclades. Reader s Corner Want to learn more about Greece? Here are some selections to get you started. The Parthenon by Mary Beard Cambridge University classicist Beard brings the Parthenon to life in this lively tale of the construction, significance and uses of the 2,500-year-old Athenian marvel that became, among other things, cathedral, mosque and cultural icon. The book is both an introduction to the ancient Greeks and an engaging guide to the Parthenon. Ancient Greece: Art, Architecture, and History by Marina Belozerskaya, Kenneth Lapatin This lively illustrated guide covers the architecture, painting and sculpture of Ancient Greece from the third millennium to the end of the Hellenistic period. Suggested by Longitude Books Upcoming Trips Cruising the Mekong December 5 18, 2016 Mimi Yiengpruksawan Panama, Costa Rica, and the Panama Canal January 7 17, 2017 Marian Chertow 81 MPPM, 00 PhD New Zealand by Sea January 29 February 11, 2017 Steven Pincus An Elbe River Cruise April 23 May 4, 2017 Paul Kennedy An Atlantic Odyssey aboard Sea Cloud II June 5 16, 2017 Paul Bracken 82 PhD Yale Educational Travel Association of Yale Alumni Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010 Reservations: (203) 432-1952 yaleedtravel.org/greece17
cycladic village Itinerary AIR CRUISE ATHENS WELCOME PHONE CALL Tuesday, June 27 (tentative) Please join a pre-trip welcome call with Professor Roderick McIntosh on Tuesday, June 27 at 4pm Eastern to meet other travelers, learn more about what to expect, and ask questions. home / athens Thursday Friday, July 6 7 Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel, centrally situated in the historic Plaka District, at the foot of the Acropolis. Gather this evening for a welcome orientation and reception. Hotel Electra Palace (R) athens / embark Saturday, July 8 This morning, gain a deeper understanding of our island destinations at the private Goulandris MILOS SYROS SIFNOS DELOS MYKONOS SANTORINI NAXOS Museum of Cycladic Art. Enjoy lunch at leisure and free time in the Plaka District before boarding Running on Waves, your home for the next seven nights. This evening, gather on board for a festive welcome reception and dinner. Running on Waves (B,D) at sea / syros Sunday, July 9 Enjoy the morning at sea with sails unfurled (weather permitting) en route to Syros. On arrival at the superb natural port of Ermoupolis, the city of Hermes, stroll past the ornate churches and neoclassical mansions of the historic center before being hosted for dinner at a private home. Running on Waves (B,L,D) delos / mykonos Monday, July 10 Explore the UNESCO World Heritagedesignated island of Delos, spiritual sanctuary and mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Today it is a trove of marbles and mosaics among the most extensive archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean region. This afternoon, enjoy the amenities of Running on Waves: perhaps a short swim off the stern marina, a dip in the hot tub, a spa treatment, or simply a quiet interlude on the shaded deck. When evening approaches, disembark for independent exploration of the bougainvillea draped alleyways of cosmopolitan Mykonos and dinner on your own. Running on Waves (B,L) naxos Tuesday, July 11 Naxos is the largest and most fertile island of the Cyclades chain, noted for its citrus orchards and olive groves as well as rugged mountains and lush green valleys. Walk the marble-paved streets of Apeiranthos, a village in the island s mountainous center, and see a 20-foot, 6th-century B.C. marble Kouros statue in nearby Melanes. Continue to Naxos town where Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba the Greek, was schooled, and sample wines and artisan cheeses produced on the island while enjoying yaleedtravel.org/greece17
naxos a folkloric dance performance. Running on Waves (B,L,D) santorini Wednesday, July 12 The much-photographed, half-moonshaped island s spectacular landscape was forged by ancient volcanic eruptions, and was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions on record in the midsecond millennium B.C. Widely believed to be the lost kingdom of Atlantis, it was colonized by the Minoans. Visit the Akrotiri archaeological site, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement that was preserved in volcanic ash until its discovery in the late 19th century. Get a glimpse of ancient Cycladic life at the Museum of Prehistoric Thira and continue to the dramatic cliffside village of Oia to take in postcardperfect views of whitewashed houses, blue domed churches, and the sweeping caldera. Running on Waves (B,L,D) milos Thursday, July 13 Milos is the most dramatic of the Cyclades with extraordinary rock formations, hot springs, and white villages perched on multicolored cliffs. See its iconic windmills and whitewashed buildings during a morning stroll of Plaka, the island s main town. In nearby Tripiti, the Venus de Milo statue was discovered by a farmer in 1820. Purchased as a gift for Louis XVIII, the statue now prominently resides at the Louvre Museum in Paris. In the afternoon, sail around the island to observe its other-worldly mineral and rock formations, and stop for a swim. Running on Waves (B,L,D) sifnos Friday, July 14 Disembark for the acropolis at Agios Andreas, a Mycenaean archaeological site dating back to the 13th century B.C. From this hilltop vantage point, a spectacular vista of Sifnos s villages spreads beneath your feet. Continue to the photogenic cliff-top village of Kastro, with its dramatic buttressed alleys lined with restored buildings, some featuring Venetian coats of arms. Enjoy the last afternoon aboard Running on Waves at leisure or opt for a pottery lesson with local craftsmen. This evening, gather for the farewell reception and dinner on board. Running on Waves (B,L,D) athens (disembark) / home Saturday, July 15 Bid farewell this morning and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B) Photo Credits (From Dreamstime.com): Oia town Santorini Michal Bednarek / Terrace of the Lions in Delos Justin Black / Church bell in Mykonos Niradj / Ancient mosaic Andrei Stancu / Ceramics in Crete Inna Felker / Sunset in Santorini Juergen Schonnop / Greek salad Liliya Kandrashevich / Naxos Pavle Marjanovic / Acropolis Sborisov / Syros Engin Korkmaz. Ship photos courtesy Running On Waves. pre-tour extension in athens and delphi Spend two additional nights in Athens. Explore the Acropolis and the beautiful new Acropolis Museum, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, one of the world s most significant museums devoted to ancient Greek art. Take a day trip to the spectacular ruins of Delphi. Located on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, Delphi was the sanctuary of the influential Delphic oracle and was considered to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks. Extension details and pricing will be sent to confirmed participants or upon request.
Running on Waves Launched in 2011, Running on Waves combines the look of a classic three-masted sailing vessel with contemporary design and stateof-the-art facilities and equipment. She is modern, high-speed, and environmentally friendly, with a High Ocean Class rating that allows her to sail anywhere around the globe. All thirteen sails are deployed hydraulically from the deck by a four-man crew in a ballet-like procedure. The vessel meets all current SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) requirements for navigational and safety equipment. She boasts stabilizers, a bow thruster, a hydraulic stern marina for easy access to the sea, and a sun deck with a Jacuzzi. Much of the deck area is shaded for protection from the sun. Meals are served buffet style in the dining room, which can accommodate all guests at one seating. In the spirit of private yachting, a full open bar is provided each day: spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee, and tea are complimentary. Each of the ship s 18 cabins has efficient air-conditioning and heating along with private en suite facilities. The five Main Deck cabins have exterior access and relatively heavy sea doors for safety. Single, double, and triple accommodations are available. DINING ROOM 29 GALLEY Program Rates, per person 6 5 3 4 2 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 24 22 18 16 14 SPA SUN DECK MAIN DECK TWEEN DECK Category/Deck Double Single C B A Premium 2 Premium 1 Owner s Suite 129 sq. ft., two portholes, upper and lower twin beds, shower 118 sq. ft., two portholes, double bed OR two lower twin beds, shower (Cabin 22 has two lower twin beds and one upper twin bed) 129 sq. ft., two portholes, double bed OR two lower twin beds and one upper twin bed, shower 151 sq. ft., two large windows, 1 skylight, double bed, seating area, shower 172 194 sq. ft., one or two large windows, two skylights, double bed, seating area, shower 215 sq. ft., two large windows, two skylights, double bed, seating area with large sofa (can accommodate a third person), shower $6,995 $11,895 $8,495 $14,445 $8,995 $10,995 $11,495 $12,495 Triple rates for third person in cabin: category B: $5,495; category A: $5,995; Owner s Suite: $7,995. Double beds measure 71"x51" to 73"x53" and twin beds measure 71"x31.5" What is Included Expertise of Yale Professor Roderick McIntosh, Tour Manager, and local expert guide throughout the tour All accommodations, meals, and excursions as specified in the itinerary Full open bar on board Running on Waves: complimentary alcoholic beverages, bottled water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks Bottled water on motorcoaches All sightseeing and visits as specified in the itinerary, including entry fees Pre-tour information, including a reading list Full program of briefings, lectures, and presentations Transfers for all participants on group arrival and departure days Baggage handling Gratuities to porters, waitstaff, shipboard personnel, guides, and drivers Port fees and embarkation taxes All on-tour transportation, unless otherwise noted Emergency medical evacuation services through UHC Global What to Expect This is a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily activities can involve one to three miles of walking, often on hilly and/or uneven terrain. Moving around on board the ship requires opening relatively heavy sea doors and climbing or descending relatively steep stairways (with sturdy hand rails). Participants should be fit and in active good health. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Temperatures during this time of year generally range from the mid-50s to the low-80s F, with moderate humidity on the coast.
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Association of Yale Alumni Box 209010 New Haven, Connecticut 06520-9010 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 604 Sacramento, CA See the unspoiled beauty of some of the Aegean s most spectacular islands The Greek Isles: Cruising the Cyclades Aboard the 18-cabin yacht Running on Waves July 6 15, 2017 Roderick McIntosh 73 Professor of Anthropology Sail into the dramatic crater of Santorini and ascend to the island s hilltop towns to explore the Minoan Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri. Explore the ancient city ruins where the famous Venus de Milo statue was unearthed.