a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

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

I SL A ND CROS SROA DS o f the MEDITERR A NE A N

May 23 to June 3, 2015

SicilyWalk

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

HighlightsT E S T the amazing acoustics in the cave known as the Ear of Dionysus in Siracusa.

D I N E al fresco (i.e., enjoy a picnic) amid wildflowers overlooking the 2,500-year-old Doric temple at Segesta.

M A R V E L at the mosaics of Monreale Cathedral, one of the greatest examples of Norman art and architecture in the world.

When I first visited the remarkable isle of Sicily, I realized that only then could I

call myself a true Italophile! At the crossroads

of Mediterranean trade routes, Sicily has been

occupied for more than two milliennia by waves

of foreign invaders, from the Phoenicians,

Greeks and Romans to the Arabs and Normans.

Each succeeding civilization has left its artistic

and cultural legacy, a confluence of styles and

traditions that we can witness today. Traveling

over land and by sea with our faculty leader

Barbara Pitkin and historian Peter Watson, we

explore the legacy of these past conquerors

while savoring Sicily’s bounty of olive oils, wines

and i dolci during our al fresco picnic lunches.

Buon viaggio!

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

COVER: GREEK TEMPLE, SEGESTA

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 23 & 24DEPART U.S. / CATANIA, SICILY / SIRACUSADepart on overnight flights to Sicily. Arrive at Catania airport on Sunday and transfer to our hotel in the center of Siracusa where we spend our first three nights. This evening, gather at our hotel for a welcome recep-tion. DES ETRANGERS

MONDAY, MAY 25 SIRACUSAAt the height of its power, Siracusa, the most important city of Magna Graecia, had an estimated population of 200,000 and was, according to Cicero, “the most beautiful [Greek city] of them all.” Spend the day meandering through Siracusa and exploring the stunning cathedral, built around the ruins of an ancient Doric temple. Admire the wonderful baroque buildings on the tiny offshore island of Ortygia, an-cient Greece’s main settlement in Sicily. Back on the mainland, visit the Greek theater, Roman altar and Orecchio di Dion-ìsio (or “Ear of Dionysus”), a

limestone cave carved out of the hillside and shaped like a human ear. DES ETRANGERS (B,D)

City walking

TUESDAY, MAY 26SIRACUSA / PANTALICATravel inland for a hike through the ancient settlement and necropolis of Pantalica. Situated in a river gorge on the Monti Iblei plateau, Pantalica was likely the home of the Sicel settlers, who arrived in Sicily from the Italian peninsula about 1200 B.C.E. After a delectable picnic lunch, continue our walk on the plateau before returning to Siracusa. DES ETRANGERS (B,L)

Option I: approx. 3.5 hours of walking Option II: approx. 6 hours of walking

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27SIRACUSA / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINAHike on the slopes of still-active Mount Etna as our full-day walk takes us past smoking fumaroles and steam vents. The eerie world of lava and ash makes for an extraordinary day as we explore the terrain with our experienced vulcanologist. Continue by road along the coast this evening to the lovely hillside city of Taormina. Our hotel, located on the coast,

has its own private beach. HOTEL VILLA SANT’ANDREA (B,L,D)

Option I: approx. 3 hours of walking Option II: approx. 5 hours of walking

THURSDAY, MAY 28TAORMINA / PANAREA, AEOLIAN ISLANDSDrive north to the coast at Milazzo and board a hydrofoil to reach the island of Panarea, one of the superlative Aeolian Islands. Upon arrival at our hotel, walk along the coast to a Bronze Age settlement perched dramatically above the Mediter-ranean. Originally settled by the Mycenaean people, Panarea was later an important mari-time settlement of the Roman Empire. RAYA HOTEL (B,L,D)

Option I: approx. 2.5 hours of walking Option II: approx. 3.5 hours of walking

FRIDAY, MAY 29PANAREA / VULCANO / LIPARIA private vessel takes us to the island of Vulcano for a half-day exploration. Climb to the top of the eponymous volcano and walk among sulphur fumaroles while taking in dramatic views of the surrounding islands. In the afternoon sail to Lipari, the largest island in the volcanic archipelago that sits in the sea

I T A L Y

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Isola Stromboli

Isola LipariIsola Vulcano

IsolaPanarea

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Segesta

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Strait of Sic i ly

M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a

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Itinerary

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Isola Stromboli

Isola LipariIsola Vulcano

IsolaPanarea

MontiIblei

Segesta

MilazzoPalermo

Cefalù

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between Vesuvius and Etna. Visit the archaeological mu-seum, then return to Panarea by boat. RAYA HOTEL (B,L,D)

Option I: approx. 2.5 hours of walking Option II: approx. 3 hours of walking

SATURDAY, MAY 30PANAREA / STROMBOLISpend a leisurely morning on the island of Panarea before visiting the nearby island of Stromboli, whose active volcano erupts about every 20 minutes. Upon arrival, stroll around parts of the island to view the volcano. Enjoy an on-deck dinner aboard our boat before taking a nighttime cruise around the island. Witness Stromboli’s eruptions as the sun sets, an incredible symphony of colors unmatched anywhere. Retreat to our hotel in Panarea for the evening. Alternatively take a strenuous hike to the very top of the mountain to watch the eruptions from above during the late evening. Later descend to a local hotel. This is an unforgettable experience that involves spending the night on the island of Stromboli. RAYA HOTEL/OR LA SIRENETTA (B,L,D)

Option I: approx. 2.5 hours of walkingOption II: approx. 6 hours of walking

SUNDAY, MAY 31PANAREA / PALERMOReturn to Sicily by hydrofoil and continue by road to Cefalù for lunch. This ancient town is the locale of one of the finest Nor-man cathedrals in Sicily. From here continue by coach to the capital of Sicily, Palermo, and check in to our centrally located hotel. Enjoy leisure time before dinner to explore this dynamic city. CENTRALE PALACE (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JUNE 1PALERMOThis morning tour Palermo, starting at the Quattro Canti fountains. Our city walk also takes us to the Norman cathedral and Martorana church. In the afternoon visit the stunning cathedral at Monreale, with its superb frescoed nave, one of the greatest examples of Norman art and ar-chitecture in existence. CENTRALE PALACE (B,L)

City walking

TUESDAY, JUNE 2PALERMO / SEGESTADrive west from Palermo to the town of Calatafimi, the starting point of Garibaldi’s

conquest of Sicily. Walk through vineyards to the magnificent temple of Segesta, one of the finest Doric temples and monuments still standing of the ancient world. Savor a picnic lunch overlooking the temple before exploring the site. Gather this evening for a fare-well reception before dinner to celebrate our Sicilian adventure. CENTRALE PALACE (B,L,D)

Option I: approx. 2.5 hours of walking Option II: approx. 4 hours of walking

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3PALERMO / U.S.After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S. (B)

CAPTION

VIEW OF LIPARI ISLAND FROM VULCANO ISLAND

TRADITIONAL SICILIAN VILLAGE ALLEY CAPPELLA PALATINA, PALERMO

D A T E SMay 23 to June 3, 2011 (12 days)

S I Z ELimited to 32 participants

C O S T *$8,995 per person, double occupancy$11,195 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

I N C L U D E D 10 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters 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 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 DInternational 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 internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

W A L K O P T I O N SIn order for you to fully enjoy this remarkable region of Italy, we’re offering two options for many of the countryside walking days. All walks are led by experienced leaders.Option I is a relatively easy walk of between three and six miles over gentle terrain that allows you time to enjoy the scenery at a more leisurely pace.Option II is a longer, more strenuous walk, or hike, of between five and 12 miles that allows more ad-venturous walkers to explore the higher areas and to see the wilder parts of the countryside. These walking trails can be rugged, rocky and steep, and have altitude gains and/or losses of between 1,000 and 3,000 feet. On some days Option II walkers may be asked to carry their own water, supplies and packed lunch.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this to be a moderately strenuous and physically demanding program, depending in part on your choice of the two walk options offered on most days. Walks range from approximately three to 12 miles in length. Several of our daily excursions might be considered by some participants to be hikes rather than walks, but we make every effort not to schedule any hikes that are beyond the aver-age ability of our walkers. If you are in good shape and active, you should have no problem keeping up with the group. Walking routes in Sicily are rugged and steep with elevations reaching approximately 3,000 feet. The weather in this region may be overcast at times, and rain showers are a possibil-ity. Sturdy, well-fitting and broken-in hiking shoes with ankle support are essential. To participate fully in this walking tour, you need to be physically fit, agile and used to moderate exercise. All participants must be able to navigate rocky paths without the assistance of handrails or tour staff. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Trip Information

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or place your deposit 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 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 protec-tion while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after

we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit.

Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/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, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carry-ing 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 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 May 2014 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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B A R B A R A P I T K I N is a senior lecturer of religious studies at Stanford, specializing in the study of Christianity, with an emphasis on the religious thought and culture of late medieval and early modern Europe. She teaches courses on the European Reformations, medieval Christian religious devotion, women and Christianity, and Christianity in 21st-century America. When asked what she enjoys most about traveling with Stanford, Barbara, who has served as faculty leader on several European Travel/Study programs, replied, “I love the lively conversations I have with fellow walkers about our shared experiences. Preparing for previous trips, I learned so much about the history of places we visited. I enjoy sharing my new passions with Stanford alums and friends.” Barbara’s lectures during this program will focus on antiquity’s rich and shifting religious landscapes in southern Italy; Jewish, Christian and Muslim encounters in the ancient and medieval Mediterranean; and the relationship of religion to art, architecture and commerce in Sicily from pre-Christian times to the present.

— Joined Stanford’s religious studies department in 1996 — Author of What Pure Eyes Could See: Calvin’s Doctrine

of Faith in Its Exegetical Context and articles on Calvin’s interpretation of the Bible and on children and religion in 16th-century Geneva

— Resident fellow, Lantana Hall, 2005–08 — PhD, 1994, University of Chicago

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