2013 - Johns Hopkins University · 2016. 11. 14. · April 7–18, 2013 2013. ear Johns Hopkins Alumni, parents, and friends, ... offerings, including a steamboat voyage up the Mississippi,

2013J o h n s H o p k i n s A l u m n i T r a v e l

Alumni Journeys

Departure Destination Page

January Wonders of the Galapagos 2

January Legacies and Landscapes of Cuba 3

January Expedition to Antarctica 4

January Legends of the Nile 5

Feb–March Into Africa 6

February Caribbean Discovery

March Florence 7

April Tahitian Jewels

April Istanbul 8

May Celtic Lands 9

May Antebellum South: New Orleans to Memphis 10

May Normandy and Paris 11

May Ireland 12

May Village Life in the Italian Lake District 13

May Jewels of Antiquity: Cannes to Venice 14

June European Tapestry: Amsterdam to Paris 15

June Ancient Kingdoms of China and Grand Yangtze River Cruise

16

June Coastal Life along the Dalmatian Coast 17

June Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea 18

June Provence: Lifestyles Explorations 19

July Waterways of Russia 20

July Prague 21

August Cruising Alaska’s Glaciers and the Inside Passage 22

September Sorrento: The Divine Amalfi Coast 23

September Island Life in Ancient Greece and Turkey 24

October Spain: Barcelona and San Sebastián 25

November Treasures of Southern Africa 26

November Bangkok to Bali 27

Please note:

All prices

lisTed on THe

following

pAges Are

lAnd only, per

person, double

occupAncy,

unless

oTHerwise

specified.

2013Alumni Journeys

Trips aT a Glance

Book one of these popular 2013 trips before space is gone. (Trips not described in this booklet)

Caribbean Discovery—Miami to Miami Oceania Cruises february 12–22, 2013

Tahitian Jewels —Papeete to Papeete Oceania Cruises April 7–18, 2013

2013

ear Johns Hopkins Alumni, parents, and friends,

we are pleased to present to you the 2013 season of the Johns Hopkins university Alumni Journeys travel

program. This year, we continue to present a number of traditional journeys while also adding some exciting new offerings as well. As always, our traditional programs feature deluxe lodging and all-inclusive sightseeing and continue to make up the core of the program. new this year are some truly adventurous and exotic offerings, including a steamboat voyage up the Mississippi, a jour-ney from bangkok to bali, two “people to people” trips to cuba, and an expedition to the galápagos.

This year features many more professors, special guests, and dignitaries who will be accompanying the tours than in years past. Their presence and profound depth of knowledge in a wide array of disciplines will allow them to offer many unique insights that will enhance your travel experience. As always, we work with select, established and reliable educational tour operators who handle all logistics and can accommodate your individual requests. Joining a Johns Hopkins Alumni Journey means that you can focus on anticipating and enjoying your travel without worry.

perhaps the best part of our journeys is that your travel com-panions will be fellow alumni and friends of the Johns Hopkins university—known the world over as a preeminent research university and home to intellectually adventurous individuals who cherish discovery, education and lively discussion. on each journey you’ll meet fellow passengers with a diverse range of inter-ests, experiences and professional occupations, making fresh con-nections and new friends in some of the most memorable places on our planet. The Alumni Journeys program welcomes alumni, friends and family members, as well as parents and grandparents of students.

feel free to contact either of us with your questions. we look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your next journey.

Marguerite Jones, A&s ’74, bus ’88, Travel program directorlisa Auchincloss, bus ’88, Travel program coordinator

800.548.5481 or [email protected] • www.alumni.jhu.edu

Johns hopkins alumni Journeys 2013

Aboard the deluxe M.V. Santa Cruz

This incredible nine-day journey introduces you to the remarkable Galápagos islands, a nature lover’s dream destination and unesco World heritage site, with a four-night cruise aboard the first-class small ship m.V. Santa Cruz. This exploration vessel is fully equipped with everything necessary to make your Galápagos experience complete, from a fleet of Zodiacs and a glass-bottom boat to a highly qualified team of certified naturalists and complimentary snorkeling gear. Visit seven islands and see the exotic birds, animals and plants that inspired charles Darwin, including species unknown elsewhere in the world. With few natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife is nearly fearless and accepts human company up close. you can almost touch spiny-backed iguanas and snorkel alongside tropical penguins and playful seals. on mainland ecuador, enjoy deluxe hotel accommodations in Quito and Guayaquil. see the magnificent colonial churches of Quito, a unesco World heritage site, and join an optional excursion to the colorful andean market of otavalo. The six-night post-program option features peru’s legendary “lost city” of machu picchu, the sacred Valley and

the historic cities of lima and cuzco.

January 11–19, 2013

With Photographer Phyllis Berger Land/Cruise Overnights: 8Maximum Group Size: 52

Tour cost from $3,835 plus $235 taxes and air at an additional cost

Voyage of Discovery: Wonders of the Galápagos Islands

Faculty Lecturer:Phyllis Berger is a practicing fine arts photographer who supervises the photog-raphy program in the Homewood Art work-shops and is a full-time

instructor in the Krieger school of Arts and sciences.

2

1reserVe a Trip: 800.548.5481 • www.alumni.jhu.edu/travel 3

Legacies and Landscapes of Cuba cuba, with its defiant history, is a tropical island unlike any other in the caribbean. With the recent changes to oFac regulations regarding travel to cuba we are now able to explore this island of contrasts with its rich culture, still largely unfamiliar to the West. our people to people licensed program visits the cities of havana, Trinidad, camaguey and santiago and focuses on learning about the country by meeting and talking with a variety of cubans from different walks of life. a discussion with a local economist will allow the group to focus on recent changes in cuba’s economic policy. The group will meet with contemporary artists and see how art in cuba has transformed itself since the revolution, shifting from content that glorifies revolutionaries to one that embodies intensely personal and introspective expressions as well as being used as a vehicle for political statements. meet with foreign policy expert, Dr. raul rodriquez and understand the american perspective on these issues at a special meeting at the u.s. interests section in havana. out-side of havana there will be an opportunity to engage with cubans who live in these cities and learn more about their lives, their access to education and healthcare, and the impact that the new regulations on private enterprise have had on them.

January 15–25, 2013*

With Peabody Professor Tim MurphyLand Overnights: 10Maximum Group Size: 32

Tour cost from Miami $4,780* There may be space available on two earlier departures, both accompanied by history professor Franklin Knight: November 27– December 5, 2012 and January 8–18, 2013.

Faculty Lecturer: Tim Murphy is professor of jazz piano, theory and composition at peabody conservatory where he received a bMA and MMA in organ performance. He also conducts and arranges for the peabody latin jazz ensemble. He has performed and recorded with such grammy winning latin artists as dave samuels and the Afro bop Alliance ensemble. for 25 years he has been a member of palmetto recording artists rumba club.

Featuring the deluxe M.S. L’Austral

Join us for this spectacular 14-day journey featuring a nine-night cruise to antarctica, earth’s last frontier. cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, intimate m.s. L’Austral, the finest vessel in antarctic waters, which com-bines innovative design with personalized service and features private balconies in 95 percent of the deluxe, outside suites and staterooms. expe-rience the White continent in its unspoiled state—fantastically shaped icebergs, turquoise glaciers, bustling penguin rookeries and breaching whales—during the lingering light of the austral summer. accompanied by the ship’s expert expedition team of naturalists, board sturdy Zodiac craft for excursions ashore and observe the antics of antarctica’s abundant wildlife—penguins and seals, especially, are unafraid of human visitors. The expedition team will provide a series of enriching lectures on this untouched wilderness. also, spend two nights in a deluxe hotel in Buenos aires, including a cultural tour of this vibrant capital. extend your journey with the exclusive three-night iguazú Falls post-program option.

January 17–30, 2013

With Professor Bruce MarshLand/Cruise Overnights: 11Maximum Group Size: 190


4 Johns hopkins alumni Journeys 2013

Expedition to Antarctica

Faculty Lecturer:Bruce Marsh is pro-fessor of earth and planetary sciences and has taught at Johns Hopkins since 1974. He has made nine ex-peditions to Antarctica

and for 20 years has studied and mapped the geology of the McMurdo dry Valleys.

Legends of the Nileexperience the unique cultural tapes-try of egypt and its wealth of historic treasures on a spectacular 12-day trip into the heart of this magical country. spend five exciting nights in cairo and see amazing artifacts at the egyptian museum. marvel at the Great pyramids and the Temple of ramses ii at abu simbel. see incredible religious land-marks and the magnificent temples at edfu and kom ombo. sail on a felucca to luxor Temple, travel to Tutankha-men’s tomb, and learn about restoring ancient treasures during a special-access visit at the chicago oriental institute house in luxor. relax on a four-night cruise up the mighty nile aboard the luxurious sonesta st. George i, discover the karnak Temple, visit the island temple complex dedicated to the goddess isis and see the aswan Dam. all excursions are included and guided by a local egyptologist throughout this uniquely designed program that includes an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.

5

January 22–February 2, 2013

Land/Cruise Overnights: 9Maximum Group Size: 36

Approximate cost from $4,195 plus taxes and air

reserVe a Trip: 800.548.5481 • www.alumni.jhu.edu/travel

Johns hopkins alumni Journeys 20136

Aboard the All-Suite, 100-Guest Corinthian

We invite you to an “undiscovered” africa of souks and bazaars, of van-ished empires and colonial plantations, of pristine tropical islands, lush rain forests, and starkly beautiful deserts, and of course a rich variety of wildlife. you will find all of this and more along the shores of West africa on our Grand Voyage (or one of two shorter cruises) that encompasses the continent’s entire coast between south africa’s cape of Good hope and the strait of Gibraltar. explore morocco’s noble imperial cities; The Gambia’s wildlife sanctuaries; and south africa’s celebrated wine lands. meet artisans, fishermen, wildlife experts, and local leaders. and traveling by ship makes this unique journey possible, allowing you to unpack once and travel in comfort. With only 50 spacious suites and gracious service, Corinthian is the ideal vessel for this exploration. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Book today to take advantage of complimentary airfare.

February 17–March 8, 2013 & March 5–24, 2013 Grand Voyage: February 17–March 24, 2013

CruiseOvernights: 18 or 35Maximum group size: 100

Tour Cost: $14,995 for the shorter cruises or $26,995 for the Grand Voyage including air

Into Africa: Explore West Africa’s Hidden Treasures on Voyages between Cape Town, Accra, and the Strait of Gibraltar

reserVe a Trip: 800.548.5481 • www.alumni.jhu.edu/travel 7

Join us for a visit to enchanting Florence, italy’s renaissance city, which has been for centuries one of the principal centers of learning and art and can truly be considered an open-air museum. The city is replete with striking build-ings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches, all home to masterpieces of classical art and sculpture. Florence’s strong architec-tural character with its elegant appearance and skyline, its russet rooftops and lofty domes, gave this city its role as an important center for culture and the arts. Discover all the charms this classic city has to offer. a full-day guided tour of Florence, visit to the uffizi and a day in the chianti country are balanced with some time for indepen-dent explorations and ample opportunities to sample italian cuisine. you’ll also enjoy following Johns hopkins teaching professor and museum studies director elizabeth rodini on afternoon strolls and hearing her talks on art history.

Florence: A Six-Day Getaway

March 19–24, 2013

With Professor Elizabeth RodiniLand Overnights: 6Maximum Group Size: 45

Tour cost including air: $2,449

Faculty Lecturer: Elizabeth Rodini is the director of the program in Museums and so-ciety and Teaching professor in the department of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins. Her research inter-ests include the representation and material expression of cultural ex-change in the early modern period; renaissance Ven-ice; and more recently, museum history and theory and the changing meanings of objects in circulation.

reserVe a Trip: 800.548.5481 • www.alumni.jhu.edu/travelJohns hopkins alumni Journeys 20138

experience the best of Turkey’s mesmerizing mix of east and West with an insider’s perspec-tive of istanbul, the only city in the world to sit in two continents. you will discover Byzantine churches, roman monuments and Genoese architecture on daily excursions during your seven-night stay in this unique city. explore Topkapi palace and hagia sophia. Visit the Blue mosque and enjoy a private meeting with the imam. learn about hamam, the renowned Turkish baths. Visit the beautiful hürrem sultan hamami, where you have the option of enjoying an invigo-rating Turkish bath yourself. Browse the colorful stalls of the bazaars. savor regional flavors during a cooking lesson. Visit the porcelain workshops of iznik to learn about the making of famous tiles. This program concludes with a private Bosporus cruise. The program includes excursions, lectures about Turkish history and culture, an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.

April 21–29, 2013

With Faculty Member Susan McCarterLand Overnights: 8Maximum group size: 36

Tour cost: $2,995 plus air and taxes

Faculty Lecturer:Susan McCarter has been an adjunct professor in the depart-ment of near eastern studies at Johns Hopkins since 1988. she has also taught for more than 20 years in the non-credit osher and odyssey programs, as well

as in the Masters of liberal Arts degree program. Her background is in Mediterranean studies (prehistoric Archaeology) with a focus on the neolithic period.

Istanbul

reserVe a Trip: 800.548.5481 • www.alumni.jhu.edu/travelJohns hopkins alumni Journeys 2013 9

Aboard the exclusively chartered deluxe M.S. Le Boréalfeaturing david eisenhower and celia sandys (sir winston churchill’s granddaughter)

cruise for eight nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe m.s. Le Boréal from edinburgh, scotland to Wales, ireland and France. By special arrangement, university of pennsylvania professor Dwight David eisenhower ii, grandson of General and president Dwight D. eisenhower, and historian celia sandys, granddaughter of prime minister sir Winston churchill, will join you to provide exclusive lectures and personal insights. enjoy guided excursions in each port of

call, including the D-Day landing beaches in normandy and the unesco World heritage sites of the neolithic ring of Brodgar and skara Brae on the orkney islands and caernarfon castle near holyhead, Wales. lose yourself in the austere beauty of scotland’s highlands and the inner hebrides isles of iona, mull and skye; walk in the footsteps of medieval and present-day princes in north Wales; and view treasures of rich celtic heritage in Dublin, including the Book of kells. complement your cruise with the two-night edinburgh pre-cruise option and the two-night paris post-cruise option. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will sell out quickly!

May 9–18, 2013

CruiseOvernights: 8Maximum group size: 250


Istanbul Celtic Lands: Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France


Aboard the American Queen

a voyage aboard the grand American Queen is a priceless experience in americana, and this mississippi river cruise through louisiana, missis-sippi, arkansas and Tennessee brings an especially rich part of it to vivid life. spend two nights among the cultural mosaic of new orleans, then board an authentic steamboat bound for memphis and discover the beauty

of the river as you delve into the his-tory, culture and epic grandeur of the pre-civil War south. Take in the antebellum splendor in natchez, a glori-ous city rich with restored mansions. in Vicksburg, the “red carpet city of the

south,” view battle relics from the famous siege where civil War generals pemberton and Grant matched wits and wills. stop in helena, renowned as the home of King Biscuit Time—america’s longest-running blues radio program, and enjoy wonder-fully preserved architecture that offers traces of its pre-civil War past. arrive and spend a day in memphis, just in time for the memphis in may Festival.

May 10–19, 2013

Land/Cruise Overnights: 9Maximum Group Size: 436

Cost from $2,295

Antebellum South:New Orleans to Memphis


Normandy:Featuring two nights in Paris

11

experience the palpable history of the towns and shores of normandy, from the powerful memories and valor of World War ii to the culinary and creative masterpieces inspired by normandy’s rich culture and pastoral landscapes. Delight in the charming town of honfleur and visit monet’s home and studio in Giverny. savor regional specialties during visits to a calvados distillery and a producer of famous cheeses. Visit lisieux and its magnificent basilica, and tour rouen’s splendid cathedral and half-timbered houses. View the ancient Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the story of the norman conquest of england. Journey to the D-Day landing beaches, including poignant omaha Beach, led by a historian who will discuss D-Day’s events, and visit the american military cemetery and the peace memorial at caen. Then join a panoramic tour and see the world-renowned monuments and fashionable avenues of paris, a pleasing conclu-sion to this alumni campus abroad® program, which includes first-class accommodations, an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.

May 13–22, 2013

With Curator Gabrielle DeanLandOvernights: 8Maximum group size: 36


Faculty Lecturer:Gabrielle Dean, PhD, is the curator of Modern literary rare books and Manu-scripts for the sheridan libraries at Johns Hopkins. in the Krieger school of Arts and sciences, she teaches interdisciplin-ary classes about literature and books as artifacts. Her research focuses on literary and visual culture from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, especially the influence of photography on readers and writers.


experience the rugged beauty of Western ireland, a land rich with celtic myth and legend. Discover its vibrant culture during your seven-night stay in Galway at the deluxe ardilaun hotel, and see the Quiet man’s Bridge, made famous in a classic John Wayne movie. enjoy daily excur-sions to idyllic spots to learn about ireland’s colorful history, music and sports from knowledgeable experts throughout this small and exclusive group journey. Visit the homestead of Dan o’hara in connemara, then learn about the ancient art of bodhrán drum making in roundstone and visit the workshop of a famous craftsman. enjoy the energy and genera-tional traditions of irish singing, seanchaí storytelling and “sean-nós” dancing. Delight in the spectacular vistas along the cliffs of moher and the Burren, attend a hurling demonstration, and cruise to the aran islands to see prehistoric monuments. This alumni campus abroad® program includes all excursions, educational programs and an extensive meal plan featuring wine with dinner.

May 20–28, 2013

Land Overnights: 7Maximum group size: 36


Ireland


experience the true essence of life in northern italy’s fabled lake Dis-trict for one full week with a lake-view room in the charming hoTel reGina olGa in cernobbio, a picturesque village overlooking lake como. enjoy a private boat cruise on lake como and see how this unique setting has inspired poets, composers, musicians, artists and phi-losophers for centuries. explore the artistic and architectural treasures left by roman patricians, medieval lords and renaissance princes during expert-guided excursions to Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello, the Borro-mean islands and stresa. enriching lectures and the exclusive VillaGe Forum™ with local residents bring you personal perspectives of the region’s modern life and cultural heritage. This comprehensive itinerary also features an optional excursion to stunning lugano, switzerland, a historic city with a distinctive swiss culture. The two-night milan pre-program option features a viewing of leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. an exceptional value, this exclusive travel program offers not only one of the world’s most enchanting destinations, but also the convenience of unpacking just once, and we expect it to sell out quickly.

May 25–June 2, 2013

With Special Host Louis MacciniLand Overnights: 7Maximum group size: 45


Special Host:Louis Maccini is professor of economics and a senior Advisor to the center for financial eco-nomics at Johns Hopkins, where he has taught since 1969. His ma-jor areas of teaching and research interest are macroeconomics and applied econometrics. in his role as host, he will be available to discuss a range of economic issues as well as developments at Johns Hopkins.

Village Life in the Italian Lake District


cruise the ligurian, Tyrrhenian, mediterranean and adriatic seas during this 14-night voyage from cannes to Venice aboard the mV Aegean Odys-sey, a boutique ship that offers an informal cruising experience and access to remote inlets, quiet harbors and magnificent islands. set sail along the beautiful French riviera to explore cannes, the sparkling jewel of the côte d’azur, and vibrant provence. cruise italy’s shores and experience the art of Florence and palpable history of rome. Drive along the scenic Bay of naples to the ruins of pompeii or herculaneum and roam the timeless majesty of Taormina. sail sparkling waters to the ancient Greek colony of Butrint; the narrow stepped streets of corfu; Dubrovnik, the pearl of the adriatic; split’s lavish palace of Diocletian; and the walled town of Zadar. end your journey with an overnight in Venice. This unique adventure includes excursions, lecture series by noted scholars, an extensive meal plan, and gratuities for onboard staff, guides and drivers.

May 28–June 12, 2013

With Peabody Faculty Member Ernest LiottiCruise Overnights: 14Maximum group size: 200

Tour cost from $4,795 plus reduced air and taxes

Faculty Lecturer:Ernest Liotti is both a graduate of and a faculty member of the peabody institute, where he stud-ied piano. An instructor in opera literature and a choral director, he is

also a longstanding faculty member of the road scholar at peabody program where he addresses more than 40 different subjects.

Jewels of Antiquity: Cruise from Cannes to Venice


europe of old—and new—springs to life on this relaxed journey through cities rich with art and archi-tecture, vibrant street life, and storied surroundings. We travel from canal-laced amsterdam and medieval Bruges to cosmopolitan Brussels and romantic paris in our own moveable feast of culture, cuisine and comfort. in amsterdam visit the renowned rijksmuseum and enjoy a candlelight cruise with wine and cheese. Travel to nearby kinderdijk to see The netherlands’ iconic windmills. continue to Bruges, known for its enchant-ing canal-side homes, lace-making, and fine chocolate.

stop in vibrant Ghent for a walking tour that includes a visit to st. Bavos cathedral and then continue on to Brussels to tour the museum of ancient art. conclude our european interlude in the “city of light.” highlights of our visit include a tour of the musée d’orsay as well as time to explore paris on your own before bidding au revoir to our european adventure.

May 30–June 10, 2013

With Professor Richard GiarussoLand Overnights: 10Maximum group size: 24

Tour cost: $4,674 ($3,995 air & land inclusive + $679 airline taxes and departure fees);

$3,395 land only

European Tapestry: Amsterdam to Paris

Faculty Lecturer:Richard Giarusso is a member of the peabody conserva-tory faculty and teaches classes in 19th and 20th cen-tury music. in addi-tion to his scholarly work, he maintains an active career as a singer throughout the northeast.


with guest speaker Julie nixon eisenhower

Join this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Julie nixon eisenhower, who will share her perspectives on china and the pivotal role her late father, presi-dent richard m. nixon, played in bringing communist china out of isolation and re-opening u.s. relations for the first time since 1949. This exclusive, com-prehensive, 15-day journey features a custom-designed itinerary including a six-night exclusively chartered Grand cruise along the fabled yangtze river, sailing all the way from chongqing downstream to shanghai. spend three nights in Beijing, one night in Xi’an and three nights in shanghai, in centrally located five-star deluxe hotels. Visit five unesco World heritage sites. Tour the awe-some Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest dam. call on ports seldom visited by Westerners—Wuhan, settled more than 3,000 years ago by the han Dynasty; huangshan, famous for its majestic mountain range; and nanjing, former capi-tal of imperial china. see Beijing’s Forbidden city, the Great Wall, the ancient capital of Xi’an, the Terra cotta Warriors and mystical old and spectacular new shanghai. a Guilin and hong kong post-program option is offered.

June 5–19, 2013

Land/Cruise Overnights: 14Maximum group size: 200


Ancient Kingdoms of China and Grand Yangtze River Cruise


Aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. L’Austral

explore the adriatic sea’s stunning, island-dappled Dalmatian coast on this seven-night cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe m.s. l’austral, fea-turing private balconies in 95 percent of the outside suites and staterooms. Visit four countries and seven unesco World heritage sites on this comprehensive itinerary. stroll through emperor Diocletian’s vast retirement palace in the lively and historic center of split. explore the walled city of korčula, birthplace of marco polo. Walk along the medieval fortifications of kotor in montenegro, one of the world’s newest nations. step back into the 15th-century on the wind-ing streets of Dubrovnik’s perfectly restored Gothic and romanesque quarters. Tour the historic city of mostar in Bosnia-herzegovina. Walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators in the great roman arena in pula. To further enhance your cruise, enjoy an exclusive VillaGe Forum™ with local residents, a folk music performance on board and a specially arranged lecture by a leading expert on the restoration of Dubrovnik. experience the art and romance of Venice on the two-night pre-cruise option.

June 20–28, 2013

With Faculty Member Susan McCarterCruiseOvernights: 7Maximum group size: 250

Tour cost from $3,895 plus $295 taxesand air at an additional cost

Faculty Lecturer: Susan McCarter has been an adjunct professor in the depart-ment of near eastern studies at Johns Hopkins since 1988. she has also taught for more than 20 years in the non-credit osher and odyssey programs, as well as in the Masters of liberal Arts degree program. Her background is in Mediterranean studies (prehistoric Archaeology) with a focus on the neolithic period.

Coastal Life Cruising along the Dalmatian Coast


Aboard the deluxe M.S. Le Boréal

experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states and the magnificent impe-rial riches of st. petersburg on this spectacular 11-night, eight-country Baltic sea program. By special arrangement, enjoy a rare opportunity to hear enrich-ing presentations by former president of the soviet union mikhail Gorbachev and former president of poland lech Walesa. cruise for nine nights under the spectacular “White nights of summer” aboard the deluxe m.s. Le Boréal and spend one night in a deluxe hotel in norway’s beautiful capital, oslo. cruise the Baltic sea from stockholm, sweden, to oslo, norway. en route, discover the stunning architecture of helsinki, Finland, and copenhagen, Denmark. revel in the medieval charms of Tallinn, estonia. immerse yourself in the cul-tural renaissance of Gdańsk, poland. enjoy two days in regal st. petersburg, where you will enjoy an early-opening tour of the state hermitage museum and a visit to the peter and paul Fortress. Two-night pre-program option in Bergen, norway and/or and post-program option in stockholm, sweden.

June 21–July 2, 2013

With Peabody Faculty Member Ernest LiottiCruise Overnights: 11Maximum group size: 250

Tour cost from approximately $7,895 plus $295 taxes and air at an additional cost

Faculty Lecturer :Ernest Liotti is both a graduate of and a faculty member of the peabody institute, where he stud-ied piano. An instructor in opera literature and a choral director, he is

also a longstanding faculty member of the road scholar at peabody program where he addresses more than 40 different subjects.

Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea


experience provençal living in the vibrant town of aix-en-provence. Throughout this four-week, authentic introduction to living abroad, you will reside in your own apartment in aix’s beautiful old Town. an experienced lifestyle Guide, who will be present four days each week, will connect you with the people, places and skills needed should you choose to pursue independent living in France. Broaden your awareness of the lifestyle, cus-toms and history with included semi-nars and language lessons and a variety of optional activities. enjoy wine tast-ings and Friday night mixers. see lav-ender fields, lively markets and lovely villages on excursions to the luberon valley, avignon, châteauneuf-du-pape and marseille. celebrate your accom-plishments with a graduation dinner. This unique French adventure includes an extensive meal program, furnished accommodations, a French cell phone and ample independent leisure time to pursue your individual interests.

June 22–July 21, 2013

LandOvernights: 28Maximum group size: 36

Tour cost from $5,495 plus air and taxes

19

Provence: International Lifestyles Explorations


Waterways of Russia Moscow to St. Petersburg

20

Aboard the exclusively chartered deluxe M.S. Volga Dream

Join us for nine nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe m.s. Volga Dream, the premier ship cruising russia’s waterways. This carefully crafted itinerary highlights russia’s two great cultural capitals. spend one night aboard ship in the fabled city of moscow, the political and commercial capital of the world’s largest country and see the world’s largest collection of Fabergé eggs. and spend two nights aboard ship in st. petersburg, czar peter the Great’s “window on the West,” where you will enjoy a guided tour of the state hermitage museum. cruise through the heartland of mother russia along scenic rivers, lakes and canals to 10th-century uglich, medieval yaroslavl, the 14th-century monastery of Goritsy and the legendary open-air museum of kizhi island—rustic remnants of old russia. This unique and always popular program appeals to the first-time visitor to russia and the return visitor curious to see the astounding changes that have taken place in russia’s two largest and most important cities. a two-night moscow pre-cruise option is offered.

July 24–August 3, 2013

Cruise Overnights: 9Maximum group size: 110

Approximate cost from $3,995 plus tax and air


July 29–August 6, 2013

With Peabody Dean Paul MathewsLand Overnights: 7Maximum group size: 36

Tour cost $2,895 plus air and taxes

Prague

Faculty Lecturer: Paul Mathews, DMA, ’98, is the Associate dean for Academic Affairs at the peabody conserva-tory and a composer of opera and chamber music. A member of the Music Theory faculty, his pub-lished scholarship concerns or-chestration and music of the early twentieth century. local concert-goers may remember dr. Mathews lecturing for the shriver Hall concert series.

Discover the centuries-old sights and brilliant classical sounds of prague, a european metropolis steeped in tradition, yet also a center of modern dynamism and profound cultural change. enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at some of prague’s most important landmarks and experience first-hand its arts and culture. Visit the strahov monastery, an important museum, library and pilgrimage site. marvel at the architectural wonders of prague castle, the world’s largest castle complex, during a private visit to its gardens. Traverse the original network of streets of the Jewish Quarter. Follow in the footsteps of mozart to see his museum and church, and be entranced by a private, intimate performance of his works at estates Theater, where he first conducted “Don Giovanni.” Thrill to a special backstage pass at the unique czech theater, laterna magika, explore the mucha museum, and tour the pilsner urquell Brewery. This alumni campus abroad® program includes all excursions, seven nights at the deluxe art Deco imperial hotel, an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.


Aboard the Six-Star Silversea, All-Suite M.V. Silver Shadow

Join this magnificent seven-night cruise from Vancouver, British columbia, through the pristine waters of the inside passage, to seward, alaska, aboard the six-star, all-suite m.V. Silver Shadow, providing an unmatched small ship experience. Free air* is available from 43 gateway cities, and there is early Booking savings of $3000 per couple. a host of complimentary features aboard ship are included: all onboard gratuities and port taxes, personal but-ler service, beverages throughout the cruise and fitness classes. see towering mountains and untouched coastlines and watch for whales, harbor seals, por-poises, sea lions, sea otters and eagles in their natural habitat. cruise up close to the sawyer and hubbard glaciers. call at the historic towns of ketchikan, Juneau, skagway and sitka, where you will step back into the gold rush era and discover the living heritage of the Tlingit people. a pre-cruise option to Vancouver and a five-night post-cruise option to Fairbanks and the heart of the great Denali national park are offered.

August 1–8, 2013

With Professor Gregory BallCruiseOvernights: 7Maximum group size: 385Tour cost from $4,299 including air and taxes*

Free air from 43 gateway cities! *Free air and low air add-ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed.

$500 per couple shipboard credit

Cruising Alaska’s Glaciers and the Inside Passage

Faculty Lecturer :Gregory F. Ball, Vice dean for science and research infrastructure, is a professor of psychological and brain sciences in the school of Arts and sciences and director of the school’s undergraduate

neuroscience program. His lectures will focus on animal behavior relevant to the trip, especially with respect to birds and mammals.


Discover the natural wonders and wealth of antiquities throughout the stunning region of campa-nia, home to writers, art-ists and emperors for over 2,000 years. stroll through sweet lemon groves and experience the beauty of sorrento, an idyllic seaside town and your home for the duration of your stay. Drive

along the amalfi coast, one of the most amazing mediterranean shores, and delight in the colorful architecture of the vertical town of positano and the charming resort town of amalfi. sample local delicacies, talk with area residents about life in italy and travel back in time with a visit to naples’ historic center and renowned museo archeologico nazionale. explore the well-preserved historic ruins in paestum, herculaneum and pompeii. Then spend a day on the majestic and storied isle of capri. This alumni campus abroad® program includes deluxe accommoda-tions, an extensive meal plan with wine at dinner, and leisure time to enjoy local culture and cuisine.

Cruising Alaska’s Glaciers and the Inside Passage Sorrento:The Divine Amalfi Coast

September 18–26, 2013


Tour cost $2,795 plus air and taxes


Island Life in Ancient Greece and Turkey

24

Aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. L’Austral

Join us for this exclusive seven-night odyssey to the windswept paradise of Greece’s ancient islands and Turkey’s fabled coast. cruise from athens to istanbul aboard the state-of-the-art, deluxe small ship m.s. L’Austral, launched in 2011. meet local residents during the specially arranged VillaGe Forum™ for a personal perspective on the true character of the aegean sea’s maritime culture. Discover the very cradle of Western civilization during carefully designed, expert-led excursions, highlighted by the unesco World heritage sites of the classical ruins of Delos, the old Town of rhodes, the monastery of st. John on pátmos and legend-ary Troy. Visit mykonos, known for its iconic windmills and sugar-white cube houses. enjoy panoramic views of santorini’s caldera from a cable car. stroll the marble-paved boulevards of ephesus, the most spectacu-larly preserved Greco-roman city in the world. extend your voyage with the athens pre-cruise option and the istanbul or cappadocia post-cruise option. This exceptional travel value sells out year after year.

September 24–October 2, 2013

With Professor Stuart “Bill” LeslieCruise Overnights: 7Maximum group size: 250

Approximate cost from $3,695 plus air and taxes

Faculty Lecturer :Stuart “Bill” Leslie is professor of History of science and Technology and teaches the history of technology, history of science-based industry,

regional economic geography, science and architecture.


Discover the dynamic regions of catalonia and Basque country, each with its own distinct identity and rich in history and tradition. Dive headfirst into the surreal mediterranean cityscape of Barcelona, and witness the fantastical architecture of antoni Gaudí, including the breathtaking and bizarre la sagrada Família. Delight your palate with local specialties, sip sparkling cava in the rolling vineyards of penedès, and meander along winding streets in the vibrant seaside village of san sebastián. Get an insider’s look at the Gehry-designed Guggenheim museum in Bilbao and marvel at the magnificent masterpieces inside. conclude this journey of spain’s personality-packed sights and cities in pamplona, famous for the annual running of the Bulls and the setting for ernest hemingway’s novel, The Sun Also Rises. Deluxe accommodations in Barcelona and san sebastián and an extensive meal plan featuring wine with dinner are included in this alumni campus abroad® program.

October 24–November 2, 2013

With Professor Richard Kagan and Dr. Marianna Shreve SimpsonLand Overnights: 8Maximum group size: 36

Approximate tour cost: $3,295 plus airfare & VAT

Spain: Barcelona and San Sebastián

Faculty Lecturer : Richard L. Kagan is the Ar-thur o. lovejoy professor of the department of History. He specializes in european early modern history with particular interest in spain. He will be accompanied by his wife, dr. Marianna s. simpson, former chief curator of walters Art Museum in baltimore and a specialist in the arts of islam.


Treasures of Southern Africa

26

Discover the stunning beauty and fascinating culture of southern africa, a diverse region poised between a beautiful coastline, breathtaking mountains and expansive plains. Begin your african journey with spectacular views from Table mountain and an exploration of alluring cape Town. Walk in nelson mandela’s footsteps on robben island. stand at the cape of Good hope and see african penguins at Boulders Beach. Thrill to sightings of the Big Five and other exotic wildlife on game drives during your three-day luxury safari near kruger national park. in Johannesburg, tour soweto and visit a local youth center. next, board rovos rail for a two-night deluxe train journey from pretoria to Victoria Falls. Bring to a close this exceptional pro-gram by experiencing the power and majesty of thundering Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural Wonders of the World. This adventure includes excursions, luxury accommodations and an extensive meal plan.

November 5–19, 2013

LandOvernights: 12Maximum group size: 36

Approximate cost from $6,995 plus air and taxes


Eastern and Oriental Express: Bangkok to Bali

27

experience an exotic kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, cultures and ancient histories in Thailand, malaysia, singapore and indonesia. Visit elaborate temples, palaces and shrines throughout this exciting program. Discover Bangkok on a tuk-tuk, cruise the chao phraya river on a rice barge, marvel at the opulence of the Grand palace, visit Wat arun and more. learn about endangered asian elephants, and immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient siam in ayutthaya. celebrate the golden age of travel for three nights aboard the legendary eastern & oriental express Train. Drift down the kwai yai river on a raft, and visit colonial Georgetown, a unesco World heritage site. explore lively singapore before flying to Bali. explore this idyllic island with visits to kerta Gosa, mount Batur and the markets of ubud. admire its breathtaking scenery, volcanoes, jungles and white-sand beaches. This program includes luxurious accommoda-tions, an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.

November 6–19, 2013


Tour cost from $6,495 plus air and taxes

26 alumni Journeys 201228

Austria 2012 trip

“FascinaTinG, Well planneD,

DeliGhTFully carrieD

ouT Trip WiTh superB Jhu

lecTurer, richarD Giarusso.”

Dale Claire Gibb, SAIS ’73, SPH ’75

memorable

Peru 2012

Alaska 2012

Mediterranean Serenade 2012

Celtic Lands 2012

Peru 2012 trip

“inca Trail To

The sun GaTe

Truly makes a

hiker Feel as

ThouGh he/she is

FolloWinG in The

FooTsTeps oF The

incas.”

Sylvia Gillett, A&S ’69

Danube River Cruise 2012

“This has Been a WonDerFul

Way To meeT oTher Jhu alums

From arounD The counTry—

Very enJoyaBle.”

Sandy Baklor, A&S ’56 and Arlene Kaufman

Holland and Belgium 2012

reserVe a Trip: 800.548.5481 • www.alumni.jhu.edu/travel

EligibilityThe alumni Journeys program is designed primarily for Johns hopkins alumni, but we invite anyone interested in educational travel to participate—parents, family and friends of alumni are welcome to join us, as are current Johns hopkins students.

These unique travel opportunities bring together Johns hopkins alumni and friends on trips hosted by select members of the university community. it is just one of the ways that the Johns hopkins alumni association has been fostering commu-nity and supporting alumni since 1886. in support of this wonderful tradition, we require that at least one member of the traveling party make a sustaining financial contribution of $50 or more to the Johns hopkins alumni association within the current fiscal year. To learn more about the important work we do on behalf of all Johns hopkins alumni, and how your gift will support these efforts, please visit alumni.jhu.edu/support.

in addition, we invite each party to support the alumni association as a cerulean society member or as an annual contributing member. select cerulean, which is $1,000 or four annual installments of $250 each, or other levels of annual support. For more information and to make a gift, visit alumni.jhu.edu/support.

Information Requestsindividual detailed brochures for each trip are mailed approximately six to nine months prior to departure. email us at [email protected] to request a brochure or be added to the mailing list. Trip information is always available at alumni.jhu.edu/travel.

For further information, please call 800.548.5481, 410.516.0363 or e-mail [email protected]. you may also write us at Johns hopkins alumni Journeys, san martin center, 2nd Floor, 3400 n. charles street, Baltimore, mD 21218, or fax to 410-516-6858.

Nota BeneDetails of programs, including dates and prices, are subject to change.

all prices are based on double occupancy. single supplements are available and vary for each trip.

airfare is not included in most prices. however, air can be purchased through the travel company for each trip. airline taxes and departure fees are not included for those trips that include air.

a small portion of the cost of your trip supports the Johns hopkins alumni Travel program.

This catalogue and all trip brochures are made possible through the generosity of the travel companies we partner with to present our journeys.

Reserve your next journey with Johns Hopkins today! Call 800.548.5481 or visit us at alumni.jhu.edu/travel.

The Johns Hopkins University PressThe Johns hopkins press is a great resource for expanding your educational travel ex-perience. explore their website at press.jhu.edu/alumni to find books that relate to your destination and interest. members of the Johns hopkins alumni association receive a 25% discount when ordering directly from the press. The website also has information about forthcoming books, new journals, project muse, alumni programs with press authors, and special events hosted by the Friends of the Jhu press. learn what’s new at america’s oldest university press by going to press.jhu.edu/alumni.

2013TrAVel inforMATion

Peru 2012

non-proFiT u.s. posTaGe

PaIDpermiT #1608

BalTimore, mD

2013 Alumni Journeys

Documents

2013 - Johns Hopkins University · 2016. 11. 14. · April 7–18, 2013 2013. ear Johns Hopkins Alumni, parents, and friends, ... offerings, including a steamboat voyage up the Mississippi,