a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

W I LL I A M G O R TH , ’ 71, V E N I C E A N D TH E V E N ETO, 2 014

CANALS AND COUNTRYSIDE

Apr i l 6 to 15, 2019

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HighlightsV I S I T one of the last remaining squeri, a workshop in Venice that constructs and repairs gondolas.

C E L E B R AT E la dolcevita at a private reception in a 17th-century Venetian palazzo, still in the hands of the original noble family, where we are hosted by the owner.

M A R V E L at AndreaPalladio’s Villa “La Rotonda”,whose design inspired500 years of architecture,including Monticello, homeof Thomas Jefferson.

Venice is one of those destinations that seems to have been createdfrom a dream: spectacular sunsets lighting upthe white façades of Piazza San Marco with fieryhues; the sound of water gently lapping againstthe marble-lined canals; gondoliers singingon the lagoon. Over four days, our programfocuses on the highlights and hidden treasuresof Venice, at a time when it is less crowdedwith tourists. Later, we travel into the Venetoregion to marvel at the Palladian villas nearVicenza, view Giotto’s moving frescoes in Padua,and soak up spectacular alpine vistas in Asolo.Make the dream a reality and join us in 2019!

BRE T T S. THOMPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

ASOLO

VILLA “LA ROTONDA,” VICENZA

COVER: VENETIAN GONDOLAS

Faculty Leader

“ The educational dimension adds a great deal to the experience.”W I LL I A M CA R L S O N , ’ 74 ,S TA N FO R D TR AV E LE R

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?venice2019O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

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PA U L A F I N D L E N was first introduced to Venice about 30 years ago when she first began to live in Italy and study its history. “Venice just seems like a city that should no longer exist—and yet it does! Its unique history, distinctive art and architecture, and great cultural traditions made me want to return repeatedly over the years,” she says. During our program, Findlen plans to discuss Marco Polo and the birth of Venice, the lives of men and women in the Renaissance city, and the end of the empire and the birth of tourism.

— Chair, history department, 2008–11, 2014–17, and the Ubaldo Pierotti Professor of Italian History, since 1996—Stanford University— Director, Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, 2006–10, and the Suppes Center for the History of Philosophy of Science and Technology, 2008–11— Recipient, Premio Galileo Award in Italian culture, 2016— Pitzer Prize for best book in 3-year period, History of Science Society, 1996— BA, 1984, Wellesley College— MA,1985, and PhD, 1989, UC-Berkeley

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Asolo

Vicenza

VeronaPadua

TorcelloMurano

Venice

I T A L Y

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Burano

Piazza San Marco

Guggenheim

Doge’s Palace

Galleriedell'Accademia

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Grand Canal

ItinerarySATURDAY & SUNDAY,APRIL 6 & 7DEPART U.S. /VENICE, ITALYDepart the U.S. on overnightflights to Venice. Upon arrival,transfer by water taxi throughpicturesque canals to ourfive-star hotel near the PiazzaSan Marco. This evening, meetfellow travelers at a receptionto enjoy a prosecco or classicBellini cocktail before ourwelcome dinner. HOTEL DANIELI

(4/7: D)

MONDAY, APRIL 8VENICEOur walking tour of this magicalcity begins at its heart, thePiazza San Marco, whichNapoleon called the “mostelegant drawing room inEurope.” Start at the BasilicaSan Marco, a Byzantinemasterpiece begun in 830 C.E.to house the tomb of SaintMark, whose relics were stolenfrom Egypt. The interior is filledwith gleaming mosaics andpriceless art treasures, including the famous gold altarpiece, Pala d’Oro. Continue to the Doge’s Palace, its delicate architecture

belying its role as the seat ofpower for this seafaring empire.Adorned with oil paintingsby Tintoretto and others, thepalace is connected to the oldprison by the famous Bridge of Sighs. This afternoon, webecome acquainted with oneof Venice’s most celebratedresidents, the late PeggyGuggenheim. In her elegantpalazzo on the Grand Canal,this early-20th-century doyenneassembled one of the greatestmodern art collections in all of Europe. HOTEL DANIELI (B,L)

TUESDAY, APRIL 9VENICEA scenic stroll across theGrand Canal to the Dosodurodistrict brings us to the Galleriedell’Accademia, Venice’sfine art museum exhibitingmassive works of the Venetianmaster painters, from Titian toTiepolo. Next, we have a unique opportunity to visit one of the last squeri, a workshop where gondolas are made and re-paired. This evening, anotherspecial event awaits us. Call at the sumptuous 17th-century Palazzo Albrizzi, still privately owned by the original noble family, for a reception and tour hosted by the owner. Later we

dine at a top restaurant in this historic neighborhood. HOTEL

DANIELI (B,D)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10VENICE / MURANO /BURANO / TORCELLOBoard our private traghettofor a visit to three outlyingislands of the Venetian lagoon.Just to the north is Murano,home to the most renownedof the Venetian glassmakers,including Salviati, whichproduced the glass mosaics for Stanford’s Memorial Church. Watch as local artisansmake masterpieces of glassand share tips of their trade.Afterwards, delight in Burano’scolorful fishermens’ housesand fine lace makers’ shops.Continue to the quiet island ofTorcello, one of the first islandsto be inhabited by the Veneti,who fled the mainland to takeshelter from recurring Barbarianinvasions. The island is hometo an ancient Byzantine basilicaand has just 30 inhabitants. Inthis serene setting, we enjoylunch at one of Venice’s mostcelebrated restaurants, afavorite of both Queen ElizabethII and Ernest Hemingway.HOTEL DANIELI (B,L)

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Vicenza

VeronaPadua

TorcelloMurano

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Piazza San Marco

Guggenheim

Doge’s Palace

Galleriedell'Accademia

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Grand Canal

THURSDAY, APRIL 11VENICE / PADUA /VERONABid farewell to Venice andbegin our journey through the Veneto region. Stop in Padua and tour the 14th- century Scrovegni Chapel to view Giotto’s towering fresco cycle of the Virgin Mary, a defining masterpiece that ushered in the transition to Renaissance art. After time at leisure in Padua, take a scenic drive to Villa “La Rotonda” outside of Vicenza en route to Verona. One of the most spectacular of the Palladian villas, it inspired architecture for the next 500 years, including Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monti-cello. HOTEL DUE TORRI (B,D)

FRIDAY, APRIL 12VERONAAwaken this morningin Verona, city ofpink-hued marbleand the setting forShakespeare’sstory of the twostar-crossedlovers, Romeo andJuliet. Our walkingtour includes thelively Piazza delle

Erbe and the extraordinarilywell-preserved 1st-centuryRoman amphitheater, nowVerona’s famous Arena. Finishat the House of Juliet, completewith balcony. The afternoonand evening are at leisure forwandering Verona’s rose- colored streets, admiring itspalaces and churches, andperhaps enjoying a Campariat an outdoor café. HOTEL DUE

TORRI (B)

SATURDAY, APRIL 13VERONA / VICENZA / ASOLODepart Verona and travelthrough the beautiful country-side of the Veneto. Take amorning walk in Vicenza, home

of Andrea Palladio in the 16th century. Visit Teatro Olimpico,

Palladio’s final design and one of only three Renaissance-era

theaters still in exis-tence. Continue to the

Poli Distillerie in the town of Schiavon to hear about the

600-year historyof the Poli family

and to sampletheir legendary

grappa liqueur.

Our final destination is the elegant town of Asolo, locale of the deluxe hotel where we stay for the next two nights. Along with its delightful gardens, villas and beautiful Renaissance palaces, Asolo offers spectacular views of the Dolomites that have inspired poets and writers over the centuries. HOTEL VILLA CIPRIANI (B,L)

SUNDAY, APRIL 14ASOLOOur walking tour today high-lights several of Asolo’s moreromantic and interesting places,including the Piazza Maggiorewith its beautiful Renaissancefountain, Via Roberto Browningwith its long arcades and 15th-century wall frescoes, andthe Cathedral of Santa Mariadi Breda, which is built on thefoundations of a Roman bathcomplex. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Later, celebrate our journey at a farewell reception and dinner. HOTEL VILLA CIPRIANI

(B,D)

MONDAY, APRIL 15ASOLO / VENICE / U.S.Early today, our group transfertakes us from Asolo to theVenice Airport for independentreturn flights to the U.S. (B)

PADUA

Trip InformationD A T E SApril 6 to 15, 2019 (10 days)

S I Z ELimited to 32 participants (single accommoda-tions limited—please call for availability)

C O S T *$8,695 per person, double occupancy$10,695 per person, single occupancy*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person

I N C L U D E D8 nights of 4- and 5-star hotel accommoda-tions 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Local beer, wine and soft drinks with group lunches and dinners Gratuities to guides and drivers for all group activities All tours and excur-sions as described in the itinerary A group transfer and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educa-tional 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

N O T I N C L U D E DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare

Passport fees Immunization costs Mealsand beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for non-group services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T S You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you details with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this program to be moderatelystrenuous. All excursions in Venice take placeon foot, requiring walking on uneven surfacesfor up to two hours in all weather conditions.We will also make use of vaporetti, publicferry boats, sometimes crowded and boardedfrom a floating dock. In the Veneto, manyhistoric centers of towns are closed to traffic,requiring walking tours of up to two miles and lasting more than two hours. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. Wewelcome travelers 15 years of age and olderon this program.

BASILICA SAN MARCO, VENICE

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve your space. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?venice2019 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. 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 & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person 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.

InsuranceStanford 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 protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits

if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

Eligibility We encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a guest paid for by a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation 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, motor coach, 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. 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 on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford 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 April 2018 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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“The trip gave me a perspective of Veniceand the Veneto, both past and present, in athoroughly engaging series of experiences.”W I LL I A M G O R TH , ’ 71, V E N I C E A N D TH E V E N ETO, 2 014

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