S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Opus Mediterraneo A MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM LISBON TO ROME ABOARD THE CORINTHIAN April 9 to 21, 2015 a program of the stanford alumni association
This Mediterranean voyage not only drops anchor at several mainland cities and off-the-beaten-track island ports in Portugal, Spain and Italy, but it also gives us the added pleasure of attending music performances by renowned local musicians along the way. And what better way to experience the very essence of a place than through its music? As we explore ancient sites and architecturally distinctive villages in some nine ports of call, our Travel/Study faculty leader, Bert Patenaude, MA 79, PhD 87, will provide us with a historical context with the inspiring melodies of the Mediterranean providing the soundtrack. Join us on this unique cruise filled with history, music and the sublime beauty of the Mediterranean! BRETT S. THOMPSON, 83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY TOWER OF BELÉM, LISBON Highlights LISTEN to a private musical recital in the splendor of a grand palace and another within the hushed walls of a Byzantine church. RELISH the stunning beauty of the Mediterranean coastlines from the comfort of our ship, the deluxe allsuite Corinthian. CAPTION EXPLORE the World Heritage site, Su Nuraxi, Sardinia s most important and most impressive Nuraghic complex. DISCOVER the conflux of Moorish and Christian influences present in Granada s architecture, most notably at the exquisite Alhambra. COVER: CASTILLO DE SANTA BÁRBARA, ALICANTE VALENCIA
FRANCE I TALY S PAIN PORTUGAL Valencia Lisbon Alicante Motril Civitavecchia Sardinia Naples Alcúdia Oristano Cagliari Majorca Mediterranean Sea Trapani Sicily MOROCCO ALGERIA TUNISIA POMPEII BAKERY Itinerary THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 9 & 10 U.S. / LISBON, PORTUGAL Take an overnight flight from the U.S. to Lisbon, arriving on Friday, and transfer to our hotel before attending a welcome reception and dinner with fellow Stanford travelers. HOTEL LAPA PALACE (D) SATURDAY, APRIL 11 LISBON / EMBARK This morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Lisbon to see the city s major sites, including St. George Castle, the Praça do Comércio, El Rossio and Avenida da Liberdade. Continue into the Belém District where we view the Tower of Belém, an elegant Manueline (Portuguese late Gothic) tower built in 1515 in the middle of the Tagus River to defend the river mouth and monastery. Also visit the National Coach Museum, which houses a fascinating collection of coaches dating back to the 17th century, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the harbor to board the Corinthian, our floating home for the next 10 nights. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) SUNDAY, APRIL 12 AT SEA Enjoy our lecture program and the amenities onboard the Corinthian as we sail today toward Spain. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) MONDAY, APRIL 13 MOTRIL, SPAIN / GRANADA Granada exemplifies the best of Moorish art, architecture and culture. Tour the Alhambra, a striking 13th-century palace begun by the caliphs of the Nasrid dynasty and an architectural marvel of lacy arches, filigreed ceilings, slender columns and romantic courtyards adorned with lovely fountains. Also stroll through the adjacent Generalife Gardens, once the retreat of the caliphs. Attend the first musical performance of our journey at a historic venue. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) TUESDAY, APRIL 14 ALICANTE Dock in Alicante this morning and explore the city. Our stops include the imposing Castillo de Santa Bárbara and the Cathedral of San Nicolás. This afternoon, drive to Elche, also known as Elx, famed for its exotic palm forest and now a World Heritage site. A highlight of our visit here is a stop at the Jardin Huerta del Cura, designated as a National Artistic Garden and filled with palms and cacti from all corners of the globe, including the majestic Imperial Palm. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 VALENCIA Explore Valencia s Old Town today, visiting its 13th-century cathedral with paintings by Goya and viewing the Generalitat Palace. Also visit La Lonja de la Seda, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. Built between 1482 and 1533, this group of buildings was originally used for silk trading. The grandiose Sala de Contratación particularly illustrates the power and wealth of this major Mediterranean mercantile city in the 15th and 16th centuries. In the afternoon visit the remarkable City of Arts and Sciences, a cultural complex designed by native architect Santiago Calatrava. Enjoy the second musical performance of our program, again at a historic venue. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)
TRAPANI, SICILY THURSDAY, APRIL 16 ALCÚDIA, MAJORCA, BALEARIC ISLANDS Explore the resort city of Alcúdia on the Spanish island of Majorca this morning. Visit the Yannick and Ben Jakober Foundation to view its outstanding painting and sculpture collection and stroll through its garden. Next take a walking tour of Alcúdia that includes the Church of St. Jaume with its monumental St. Christ Chapel, the town s most important houses (called casals), and views of the city walls and gates. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) FRIDAY, APRIL 17 ORISTANO, SARDINIA, ITALY / THARROS From the port of Oristano, visit Sardinia s most important archaeological site, the city of Tharros, founded by the Phoenicians around the 8th century B.C.E., and the archaeological Museum of Cabras. Return to Oristano with time to enjoy its lively Piazza Roma. Attend our next musical performance in Oristano today. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) SATURDAY, APRIL 18 CAGLIARI / SU NURAXI / CAGLIARI OR NORA Arrive in Cagliari, Sardinia s capital, built on a hill that faces the sea. Disembark and drive to the village of Barumini to visit the World Heritage site of Su Nuraxi, Sardinia s most important and most impressive Nuraghic complex. Return to our ship for lunch onboard, then spend time at leisure to explore Cagliari independently or take an afternoon excursion to Nora, whose ancient remains date from the Carthaginian and Roman periods. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) SUNDAY, APRIL 19 TRAPANI, SICILY / ERICE / SEGESTA Drive up winding roads to Sicily s medieval town of Erice, best known for its temple to the fertility goddess, Astarte. Explore the 12th-century Venus Castle, then continue to Segesta for a visit to its magnificent Doric temple, built in 420 B.C.E. and among the best-preserved of ancient Greek sites. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) MONDAY, APRIL 20 NAPLES / POMPEII This morning explore the fabled city of Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. and frozen in time since then. In the afternoon visit the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, arguably the most important archaeological museum in Italy. Aboard ship this evening enjoy a farewell cocktail reception before dinner and our final musical performance. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D) TUESDAY, APRIL 21 CIVITAVECCHIA / DISEMBARK / ROME / U.S. This morning disembark the Corinthian in the port of Civitavecchia and transfer to the airport in Rome for flights home. (B)
CATEGORY VS CABIN SUN DECK LOUNGE Corinthian This deluxe, 100-passenger, all-suite cruise ship combines comfortable elegance with a high level of service and amenities. All 50 cabins are outwardfacing with views of the sea shore and include a sitting area, ample closet space, climate control, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and two twin beds that can convert to a single queen-sized bed. Public facilities include a gym, spa, library (with internet access), beauty salon, boutique, two lounges, sun deck with Jacuzzi, and outdoor café. An elegant restaurant accommodates all guests in a single open, unassigned seating. An elevator serves all decks. Staffed by 67 seasoned officers and crew, the Corinthian complies with the latest international safety regulations and is outfitted with the most current navigational and communications technology. The ship is equipped with retractable fin stabilizers and a fleet of Zodiac inflatable crafts for forays ashore. 603 604 601 602 Jacuzzi Phoebe Deck Program Cost * Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as specified DOUBLE SINGLE CATEGORY RATE RATE** E $10,440 Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with window & sitting area. 215 sq. ft. (partially obstructed views) D $11,140 --- Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with window & sitting area. 215 sq. ft. C $11,840 Deluxe suites on Athena Deck with three portholes & sitting area. 275 sq. ft. B $12,840 $14,380** Deluxe suites on Ariadne Deck with window & sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Sun Deck/ Outdoor Café Shop/ Beauty Salon/ Massage Rm 519 517 515 511 509 507 518 516 514 512 510 508 505 506 Cleo Deck A $13,640 $15,630** Deluxe suites on Leto Deck with window & sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Gym Nautilus Club 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 430 428 426 424 422 420 Bridge Leto Deck AA $14,140 --- Deluxe suites on Cleo Deck with forward windows & sitting area. 285 sq. ft. VS $15,040 --- Deluxe Veranda suites on Cleo Deck with private balcony & sitting area. 245 sq. ft. Lounge/Lecture Hall Library Reception 345 343 341 339 337 335 344 342 340 338 336 334 Ariadne Deck PHS $16,090 --- Deluxe penthouse suites on Phoebe Deck with private balcony & sitting area. 260 sq. ft. Restaurant Hospital 251 249 247 252 250 248 246 Athena Deck *Association nonmembers add $200 per person. **Single accommodations are limited at these rates. Length: 290 feet / Beam: 50 feet / Draft: 12 feet / Gross tonnage: 4,077 / Registry: Malta
Information Terms & Conditions DATES April 9 to 21, 2015 (13 days) SIZE Limited to a total of 100 participants, including travelers from Stanford, Harvard Alumni Association, the American Horticultural Society and Travel Dynamics International. INCLUDED 1 night of deluxe hotel accommodation in Lisbon 10-night cruise aboard the Corinthian 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program NOT INCLUDED International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excessbaggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services AIR ARRANGEMENTS International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on United Airlines from San Francisco to Lisbon, Portugal, and return from Rome, Italy, is approximately $1,400 as of September 2014 and is subject to change without notice. F U E L C O S T S In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to predict fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of operation of this voyage. Our prices are based upon the prevailing fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge. WHAT TO EXPECT We consider this program to be moderately active. Most of our touring is done on foot. Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. In some instances, such as museums, archaeological sites or castles, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs and standing in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Stairs may not have handrails, and buildings may not have elevators. Participants will have ample opportunity to take in the beautiful coastal scenery from the comfort of our ship. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. Deposit & Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations & Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-perperson cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protec-tion while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation materials. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 21 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Early Purchase provisions. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford. edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692. Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. It is understood that the ship s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in September 2014 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50 COPYRIGHT 2014 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED ON RECYCLED, FSC-CERTIFIED PAPER IN THE U.S.
Professor Patenaude s lectures were extremely wellarranged and well-suited to the trip. CAROLEEN WILLIAMS, MA 66, ARTS OF NORTHERN FRANCE AND BELGIUM, 2014 Stanford Faculty Leader BERT PATENAUDE, MA 79, PHD 87, is a lecturer in history and international relations at Stanford, where he is also a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. Bert has been traveling to Europe since his college days in the mid-1970s, and he has served as a lecturer on Mediterranean Travel/Study trips since the 1990s. During our program his lecture topics will include Gibraltar s contested history between England and Spain, the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s and the role of southern Europe in the recent crisis of the European Union. Bert taught from 1992 to 2000 at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where his outstanding performance as a classroom instructor twice made him a recipient of the Schieffelin Award for Teaching Excellence (1998 and 1999). Bert received his BA from Boston College in 1977, spent his junior year abroad in Vienna, Austria, and was a Fulbright Scholar in Moscow in 1982-83. He has authored and edited several books, including three published by Stanford University Press. His book reviews appear in The Wall Street Journal. Harvard Study Leader JOHN STEWART, senior preceptor in music, emeritus, at Harvard University, is a music theorist and composer of chamber, vocal and orchestral music. Dr. Stewart taught at the New England Conservatory for many years before joining the faculty of Harvard University, where he taught courses in harmony, counterpoint, composition and musicianship for more than 25 years until his retirement in 2008. American Horticultural Society Study Leader KATY MOSS WARNER is president emeritus of the American Horticultural Society and was a Loeb Fellow with the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Katy s lectures will focus on the Moorish gardens of Andalusia and food plants and traditions of the Mediterranean region. S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Reservation Form Opus Mediterraneo April 9 to 21, 2015 MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS SIGN UP ONLINE! I/We have read the Terms and Conditions for the program and agree to them. Signature If this is a reservation for one person, please indicate: I wish to have single accommodations. OR I plan to share accommodations with OR I d like to know about possible roommates. Category Preference: 1st choice: Twin Beds Queen Bed 2nd choice: Twin Beds Queen Bed Here is my deposit of $ ($1,000 per person) for space(s). ADDRESS Enclosed is my check (make payable to Stanford Alumni Association) OR Charge my deposit to my: Visa MasterCard American Express CITY / STATE / ZIP CARD # EXPIRES HOME PHONE WORK PHONE AUTHORIZED CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE DATE CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS Mail completed form to address on mail panel or fax to (650) 725-8675 or place your deposit online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?opusmed2015. Please submit your reservation only once to avoid multiple charges to your account. 14371
Opus Mediterraneo A MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM LISBON TO ROME ABOARD THE CORINTHIAN April 9 to 21, 2015 Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6105 (650) 725-1093 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Alumni Association alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy Hearing wonderful music in these beautiful settings was divine. LAURIE BROWN, OPUS MEDITERRANEO, 2014 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y SEA OF SARDINIA