a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

E LLE N W Y N N B R OA D B E NT, FOC U S : F LO R E N C E , 2 019

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

AN IN-DEPTH E XPLOR ATION OF PORTUGAL’S CAPITAL

May 20 to 28, 2020

Lisbon

R I D E one of Lisbon’s famous eléctricos (trams) up to the Bairro Alto district to stroll along its narrow streets and alleyways, taking in its bohemian ambience and its mural- and graffiti-filled walls.

D I S C O V E R Portugal’s distinctive Manueline-style architecture, a sumptuous, elaborate, 16th-century interpretation of Gothic style named after King Manuel I, at the Jerónimos Monastery and at the National Palace of Sintra.

L I S T E N to the soulful sounds of Portugal’s famous fado music at one of Lisbon’s many fado restaurants, where singers give plaintive voice to melancholy-laden tunes of longing and loss accompanied by a pair of guitar players.

E N J O Y a hands-on workshop at Lisbon’s National Tile Museum, where we’ll learn about ceramic production processes and how to paint tiles; the museum houses Portuguese ceramic tiles (azulejos) dating to the 16th century.

Highlights

Faculty Leader

“Stanford Travel/Study always assembles excellent itineraries, and the educational complement provided by the faculty leader definitely pushes the experience over the top.” DA N A R I P P O N , M S ’ 72

PONTE VECCHIO

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?lisbon2020 O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

V I N C E N T B A R L E T TA , associate professor in the depart-ments of comparative literature and Iberian and Latin American cultures, as well as a research associate at Stanford’s Europe Center, focuses his research and courses primarily on medieval and early modern Iberian and Ibero-American literature, especially texts associated with the Portuguese empire. Professor Barletta says, “What excites me most about my field is the depth of expression one finds in the margins. Portugal is at the very edge of Europe, and its imperial history is filled with paradox. Portugal is indeed Europe’s ‘West Coast.’ During this program, I look forward to pulling back the different layers of history everywhere we go in Lisbon.” At Stanford:

— Associate professor, department of Iberian and Latin American cultures, since 2007; undergraduate chair, since 2018

— Associate professor, department of comparative literature, since 2013

— Research associate, The Europe Center, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

— Associated faculty: Center for African Studies, Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, and Mediterranean Studies Forum

— Executive editor, Journal of Lusophone Studies, since 2014

— Author, Death in Babylon: Alexander the Great and Iberian Empire in the Muslim Orient (2010)

— BA, English, 1989, Saint Mary’s College of California— MA, Spanish, 1994, and PhD, Hispanic Languages

and Literatures, 1998—both UCLA

CalousteGulbenkianMuseum

Hotel SofitelLisbonLiberdade

BairroAlto

NationalTile Museum

Tower of Belém

JerónimosMonastery

L I S B O N

T a g u s R i v e r

São JorgeCastle

Alfama

Évora

Sintra

Cascais

Estoril

PORTUGAL

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MAY 20 & 21U . S . / L I S B O N , P O R T U G A L

Depart the U.S. on overnight flights, arriving in Lisbon on Thursday and transferring to our hotel, located in the heart of the city. This evening gather for a welcome recep-tion and dinner. SOFITEL LISBON

LIBERDADE (5/21: D)

FRIDAY, MAY 22C L A S S I C L I S B O N

After an introductory lecture, depart on a tour of Lisbon, situated on several hills above the Tagus River. Stop at the Tower of Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage site built circa 1515 as a ceremonial entrance to the Tagus. Then continue on to the World Heritage site of the Jerónimos Monastery with its high Manueline arches, elaborate columns, ornate spires and the tombs of famous Portuguese figures. Have lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Tagus River, and then enjoy the rest of the day and evening at leisure. SOFITEL LISBON LIBERDADE (B,L)

SATURDAY, MAY 23A R T I S A N S A N D A R T W O R K S

Enjoy a morning behind- the-scenes visit to the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo), which showcases decora-tive ceramic tiles from the 16th century to the present. Following an overview of tile materials and manufactur-ing techniques, participate in a hands-on workshop. After lunch, a private wine tasting and a few hours of independent exploration, go on an after-hours guided tour of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, focusing on the Founder’s Collection, 1,000 pieces of art from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Arme-nia and the Far East. Enjoy the evening at leisure. SOFITEL

LISBON LIBERDADE (B,L)

SUNDAY, MAY 24F R I E N D L Y N E I G H B O R H O O D S A N D F A D O

This morning take a short walk to the Elevador da Glória to ascend to Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s central district, whose 16th-century grid of avenues and cobblestone lanes and collection of neighborhoods have been

Under the MicroscopeStanford Travel/Study’s special Focus programs are designed to provide in-depth insights into a particular city, with participants staying in one centrally located hotel throughout a typically weeklong stay, visiting off-the-beaten-track sites, meeting with locals, enjoying presentations by guest speakers and attending exclusive special events, while enjoying plenty of time for individual pursuits. Most mornings begin with a lecture, after which we set off, usually on foot, to explore a theme that is central to the city’s identity. Lunch is usually eaten together as a group, and most afternoons are free for individual pursuits, though often we’ll provide our travelers the opportunity to participate in a casual group activity such as a walking tour. We usually have one full-day excursion by mo-tor coach to a site located outside the city; otherwise, we use a motor coach only when it’s impractical to walk or take public transportation. We provide either a transit pass or transit tickets to facilitate indepen-dent exploration. Dinners are mostly on our own, and we attend at least one performance of opera, music, dance or theater as a group.

Itinerary

CalousteGulbenkianMuseum

Hotel SofitelLisbonLiberdade

BairroAlto

NationalTile Museum

Tower of Belém

JerónimosMonastery

L I S B O N

T a g u s R i v e r

São JorgeCastle

Alfama

Évora

Sintra

Cascais

Estoril

PORTUGAL

a magnet for artists and writers for centuries. Take in the view from the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara before exploring the district’s colorful mix of art galleries, wrought-iron balconies, and walls covered with both sophisticated murals and irreverent graffiti. After an independent lunch and afternoon, gather tonight at one of Lisbon’s fado restaurants for dinner and to hear Portugal’s famously melancholic fado (“fate”) performed by singers accompanied by guitars. SOFITEL

LISBON LIBERDADE (B,D)

MONDAY, MAY 25R O M A N R U I N S , T E M P L E S A N D C H A P E L S

This morning leave Lisbon for the historic town of Évora, a designated World Heritage site. Right in the city center, view the Corinthian columns of a Roman temple and part of the 11-mile-long Água de Prata Aqueduct, started by King João III in 1532. Also, visit the massive Gothic Cathedral of Évora (Sé de Évora), begun in the 12th century with cloisters added in the 14th century, the Manueline-style chapel in the 16th century and a new main chapel in the baroque style in

the 18th century. After lunch, explore Évora independently, perhaps visiting the Capela dos Ossos (Bone Chapel) or Évora Museum before returning to Lisbon. SOFI-

TEL LISBON LIBERDADE (B,L)

TUESDAY, MAY 26R O Y A L P O R T U G A L

Today we explore ves-tiges of royal Portugal in the three towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril in the form of palaces. In Sintra, visit the National Palace of Sin-tra (Palácio Nacional de Sintra), Portugal’s best-preserved me-dieval royal palace. Belying the austere Gothic exterior are the elaborate Swan Room, Magpie Room, Coat of Arms Room, and Manueline- and Moorish-style arches and windows. After lunch in Sintra, visit the picturesque, popular seaside resort towns of Cascais and Estoril. Return to Lisbon for an evening at leisure. SOFITEL LISBON

LIBERDADE (B,L)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27F O O T L O O S E A N D F A N C Y - F R E E

After our final morning lecture, enjoy an entire day exploring

Lisbon independently, perhaps visiting the National Museum of Ancient Art, strolling the winding streets of the Alfama neighborhood or just sitting back and enjoying a traditional custard tart at a Lisbon bakery. Tonight tour the medieval São Jorge Castle, followed by a farewell reception and dinner at a restaurant with spectacular views of the city. SOFITEL LISBON

LIBERDADE (B,D)

THURSDAY, MAY 28L I S B O N / U . S .

Transfer to the Lisbon airport for return flights to the U.S. (B)

NATIONAL PALACE OF SINTRA

Trip InformationD A T E SMay 20 to 28, 2020 (9 days)

S I Z E34 participants (single accommodations limited—please call for availability)

C O S T *$6,995 per person, double occupancy$8,395 per person, single occupancy*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person

I N C L U D E D7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners Wel-come and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides and drivers for all group activities All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Education-al program with lecture series and predeparture materials, including a recommended reading list, a selected book, a 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 Pass-port 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 internet access, 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 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 information 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 moderately active and at times physically demanding. All participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. Although we use a motor coach for our day trip outside Lisbon, all our daily excursions will be via public transportation and on foot. Lisbon is a city of very steep hills and long staircases connecting streets and neighborhoods. Participants must be prepared to walk two to four miles every day, up and down hills and over very slippery cobblestones. Participants must be able to stand outside with limited shelter and no available seating for up to three hours, rain or shine. Significant walking and climbing of stairs, sometimes without handrails, will also be required at historic buildings, churches, museums, palaces and public transit stations. Mornings are busy, usually beginning with a lecture followed by an extensive walking tour. Most afternoons are free for individual pursuits; to facilitate exploration we will provide each traveler with transportation tickets that allow access to Lisbon’s comprehensive public transportation network. Most dinners are independent. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve your space. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?lisbon2020 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. We reserve the right to cancel any program prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right 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, nor 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 2019 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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