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a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

Exploring the Historic Cities of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro Aboard the Corinthian II

Apr i l 26 to May 6, 2012

Adriatic Voyage

The Adriatic, the unofficial latest darling of the travel world, possesses that certain timeless quality every traveler searches for. Imagine marbled spires amid terra-cotta-roofed buildings and sapphire waters that enchant the most seasoned explorer. A treat to the senses in form and nature, the lands and waters of the Adriatic are also incredibly rich in history. For thousands of years the Adriatic has captured the attention of global powers such as the Greeks, Romans, Venetians and, more recently, the Soviet Union for its access to mainland Europe and the flow of its tributaries into the Mediterranean. Join us aboard the all-suite Corinthian II as we explore both the eastern and western shores of the Adriatic with political science professor Roberto D’Alimonte.

HighlightsS T R O L L through the delightful Slovenian town of Piran, with its Venetian-in-spired palaces and churches and arched alleyways lined with exquisite homes.

E X P L O R E Urbino, one of Italy’s best-preserved Renais-sance towns, overlooking the rich, fertile countryside of the Marches.

M A R V E L at the whimsical conical homes that define the trulli villages of southern Italy’s Puglia region.

D O C K in the secluded walled town of Kotor, Montenegro, surrounded by overhanging limestone cliffs, and stroll its ancient cobblestoned streets.

BRE T T S. ThOMPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TR AVEl /STUDy

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Dubrovnik

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MONTENEGRO

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THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 26 & 27DEPart u.S. / vEniCE, itaLY Depart the U.S. on overnight flights to Venice, arriving on Friday. Springing up on an archipelago of small islands in a lagoon some 1,700 years ago, Venice rose to power and flourished during the late Middle Ages, shaping and dominating the affairs of the eastern Mediterranean for several centuries. Today Venice is unquestionably one of Europe’s most unusual and sublime cities, where water and light work a special magic on the ancient stones and canals.

Upon arrival in this unique city, transfer to the pier to embark our ship. Gather with fellow travelers for a welcome reception onboard this evening. COrINThIaN II (D)

SATURDAY, APRIL 28vEniCE or aQuiLEia Today choose from two different, but equally fascinating, itineraries. Opt for a full day in Venice and, for the morning, choose either to explore some of Venice’s main landmarks – St. Mark’s Basilica, consecrated in 1094 and adorned with splendid marble and mosaics, and the Doge’s Palace, seat of Venetian power – or as an alternative, take an excursion to Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa de Frari, with its magnificent paintings by Titian and other masters, and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, housing paintings by Tintoretto. The afternoon is at leisure. Alternatively, take a full-day excursion to Aquileia, which was founded by the Romans in 181 BC and grew to become the fourth-largest city in Italy by the end of the Roman Empire. Aquileia contains superb remains of its glorious past. Sail in the evening for Slovenia.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 29Piran, SLovEnia or PorEC, Croatia Today also presents us with two fascinating choices: Piran or Porec. Built on a narrow peninsula that projects into the sea, Slovenia’s Piran is one of the most delightful towns on the Adriatic. Occupied by Venice in 1283, Piran is rich in well-preserved Venetian-inspired palaces and churches and arched alleyways lined with exquisite homes. Highlights of our tour include Tartini Square, the Church of St. George, and the Sergej Masera Maritime Museum, housed in the elegant Gabrielli Palace. Enjoy some free time to explore Piran’s maze of streets. As an alternative, an excursion leads us to Croatia’s Porec, a center of the Illyrians in 200 BC, taken over by the Romans in 35 BC. Porec’s premier landmark is the 6th-century Basilica of Euphrasius, which contains exquisite mosaics. See remains from the Roman period at the Temple of Mars and view a collection of archaeological objects in Porec’s museum, housed in an 18th-century palace. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

MONDAY, APRIL 30SPLit, Croatia / SaLonaOriginally a Greco-Illyrian settlement called Aspalathos, Split is an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in AD 295. The palace contains Split’s medieval town within its walls, making it the only palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. After touring this exceptional complex, spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Split independently, or drive to nearby Salona, which was once the capital of the Roman province of Illyria. Wander the sprawling remains of the city and visit the Archaeological Museum. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, MAY 1DubrovnikFor hundreds of years, Dubrovnik (the “Pearl of the Adriatic”) was an independent city-state in competition with Venice for Constantinople’s trade routes. Our tour of the once Venetian-ruled Dubrovnik includes the Rector’s Palace, the Gothic cloister, the garden of the Dominican Monastery, and the baroque cathedral, which contains works by Renaissance painters Titian and Andrea del Sarto. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2kotor, MontEnEGro / riSanLocated at the head of a bay beneath towering mountains, Kotor is one of the best-preserved medieval towns along the Dalmatian Coast and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The town’s fortifications and most of its monuments, which we visit on a walking tour, date from the time of Venetian rule. In the afternoon, drive along the coastal road to Risan, the Roman Risinium, to visit Villa Urbana with its elegant mosaics. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, MAY 3MonoPoLi, itaLY / truLLi viLLaGES or MonoPoLi anD EGnatHiaDrop anchor at the fishing town of Monopoli, dominated by its 1552 castle. Explore the region’s unique trulli villages with their curious whitewashed conical dwellings built without mortar. Visit two of the main villages, Alberobello, where trulli line the streets, and the hilltop village of Ostuni, an ancient town enclosed within ramparts. Alternatively, explore the seaside town of Monopoli and tour

the ancient Greco-Messapian town of Egnathia, whose remains date from the 4th century BC to the early Christian period. The town’s museum contains finds from the area. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, MAY 4anCona / urbino or Gubbio Arrive in Ancona, Italy’s principal port on the central Adriatic, and choose one of two itineraries. Opt to drive to Urbino, overlooking the glorious countryside of the Marches. Visit the famed Palazzo Ducale, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, which houses the

National Gallery of the Marches. Also, stop by the Church of San Giovanni Battista to view its frescoes and visit the house of native son Raphael, the great Renaissance master. Alternatively, drive to Gubbio, one of the most beautiful small medieval towns in Italy, whose narrow streets and alleyways are lined with old polished grey-stone buildings. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, MAY 5ravEnnaToday, Corinthian II enters the canal that leads to Ravenna and docks near the center of

town. Ravenna is an ancient city that came to prominence in the early 5th century AD, when it became the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Visit Ravenna’s famed Byzantine churches dating from the 5th and 6th centuries, including the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of San Vitale and the Basilica of San Apollinare in Classe, all decorated with luminous mosaics and other pieces of art. Tonight enjoy a farewell cocktail reception aboard ship. COrINThIaN II (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, MAY 6vEniCE / u.S.Disembark in Venice and transfer to the airport for return flights home. (B)

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Program Cost*Rates are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified.

Explorer Deck

Erickson Deck

Columbus Deck

Marco Polo Deck

Magellan Deck

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Sun ŁDeck

Gym

Sun Deck

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428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414

425 423 421 419 417 415

The Club

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Reception

Hospital

Lounge

Restaurant

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262 260 258 256 254 252 250

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512 510 508 506

Corinthian II

Originally built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2004 and early 2005, the 114-guest Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly furnished with a sitting area, TV, safe, mini-refrigerator and other amenities, as well as a marble-appointed bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a library, an elegant lounge and The Club bar. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates all guests at a single seating. The ship also includes a fitness room, beauty salon, elevator serving all passenger decks, sun deck with Jacuzzi, and outdoor bar and café. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced officers and crew.

Category rate

e 225 sq.ft. with portholes $6,495

D 225 sq.ft. with window $7,395

C 235 sq.ft. with portholes $8,395

B 235 sq.ft. with window $9,495

a 235 sq.ft. with window $10,495

aa 285 sq.ft. with forward $11,395 and side windows

VS 300 sq. ft. Verandah Suite $12,495 with private balcony

PHS 400 sq. ft. Penthouse Suite $13,995 with private balcony

*association nonmembers add $200 per person.**Single occupancy cabins are limited.

Flag: Marshall Islands / Length: 297 feet / Beam: 50 feet /Draft: 12 feet

Single: $10,995**

Single: $11,995**

D a t e s

April 26 to May 6, 2012 (11 days) s i z e

Limited to a total of 100 participants, including travelers from Stanford and the Archaeological Institute for America.

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9-night cruise aboard the Corinthian II 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on excursions Open bar aboard the ship Gratuities to porters, 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

N O t i N C L U D e D

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 Excess-baggage charges

Personal items such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

a i r a r r a N g e m e N t s

International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on American, Lufthansa or British Airways from San Francisco to Venice is approximately $1,400 as of August 2011 and is subject to change without notice. Information on recommended flight itineraries will be sent by our designated agent.

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.

W H a t t O e X P e C t

We consider this program to be mildly active. Most of our touring is done by motorcoach and on foot. Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobble-stoned. Much of our walking takes place at ancient sites, where paths can be rocky and jagged. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs. Stairs may not have handrails, and elevators may not be available. Travelers will have ample opportunities to take in the beautiful Adriatic 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 PaymentA $1,000 deposit is required to hold space for the Adriatic Voyage. 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 & refundsDeposits and any payments are fully 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. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

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. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancella-tion insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of Pre-Existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency and Terrorist Acts if you postmark your insurance payment within 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter.

eligibilityWe 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/member-ship 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 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 August 2011 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Category rate

e 225 sq.ft. with portholes $6,495

D 225 sq.ft. with window $7,395

C 235 sq.ft. with portholes $8,395

B 235 sq.ft. with window $9,495

a 235 sq.ft. with window $10,495

aa 285 sq.ft. with forward $11,395 and side windows

VS 300 sq. ft. Verandah Suite $12,495 with private balcony

PHS 400 sq. ft. Penthouse Suite $13,995 with private balcony

*association nonmembers add $200 per person.**Single occupancy cabins are limited.

Flag: Marshall Islands / Length: 297 feet / Beam: 50 feet /Draft: 12 feet

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Adriatic VoyageApr i l 26 to May 6, 2012

Stanford Faculty LeaderROBERTO D’ALIMONTE divides his time between Florence, Italy, where he was a professor of political science at the University of Florence until 2009, and Rome, where he currently teaches at the LUISS University. He also has strong connections to Stanford, having taught courses on Italian politics, comparative politics, European integration and U.S.-European relations for many years at Stanford’s Bing Overseas Campus in Florence. He has taught on campus both in the political science department and in the MBA program at Stanford’s Business School where he served as a Bechtel International visiting professor in the academic year 2001–2002. Professor D’Alimonte is well-known throughout Europe as a political journalist, writing about Italian political events for Il Sole 24 Ore, the major financial newspaper in Italy. His comments have appeared in European newspapers and magazines and in the New York Times. He has worked with the Olivetti Foundation and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on public finances and the budget process in Western European democracies. On this program Professor D’Alimonte will discuss contemporary issues related to Italy and the EU. He will also discuss the political system of the Venetian Republic.

Professor, political science, LUISS University, Rome Director, Italian Center for Electoral Studies, since 2005 Former fellow, Ford Foundation at Yale University and American Council of Learned Societies at Harvard University PhD, University of Florence

“Roberto was terrific, and his talks were refreshingly immediate, original and important.” J o a n n e P i l l s b u ry, C u lt u r a l t r e a s u r e s o f t h e e a s t e r n M e d i t e r r a n e a n , 2 0 1 0

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Exploring the Historic Cities of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro Aboard the Corinthian II

Apr i l 26 to May 6, 2012

Adriatic Voyage

Dubrovnik, Croatia