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a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

A NC IENT C I T IES OF THE MEDITERR A NE A N

October 23 to November 6, 2014

Voyage Along the North Afri can Coast

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In ancient times, the seas between Italy and North Africa served the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans as a route for conquest, expansion and trade. The cities they founded along the shores of North Africa have left us a rich archaeological and historical legacy and a complex overlay of European, African and Arabic cultural influences. Today, the scenic coastlines, ancient cities and colorful traditions of these storied lands continue to inspire. Cruise through centuries of history aboard the Corinthian, calling at ports in Croatia, Albania, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. At the helm of this voyage is Martha Crenshaw, senior fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation and the Freeman Spogli Institute; she will guide us through this cultural crossroads as we cruise the ancient trade routes and uncover the past and

present of this fascinating region.

ALGIERS, ALGERIA

CAPTIONHighlightsE X A M I N E the finest collection of Roman mosaics in the world at the Bardo Museum in Tunis.

R E L I S H the beauty of the Adriatic and southern Mediterranean coastlines from the comfort of the deluxe all-suite Corinthian.

E X P L O R E the incomparable and remarkable ruins of Carthage in Tunisia and Hippo Regius and Djemila in Algeria.

A B S O R B the bright colors, aromas and sounds of the medinas and souks of Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

MOROCCAN TAJINESBRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

COVER: TUNIS, TUNISIA

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 & 24DEPART U.S. / VENICE, ITALY / EMBARKDepart the U.S. on overnight flights to Venice. Upon arrival on Friday, transfer to the port and embark our ship. CORINTHIAN (10/24: D)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25ZADAR, CROATIAControlled by Illyrian tribes, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Hungarians, Zadar came under Venetian domination in 1409. It was an important naval center of the Venetian Republic for the next three centuries until Venice fell in 1797 and Zadar came under the Austrian crown. Explore the old city, including the Roman forum, Church of St. Donatus, Cathedral of Anastasia and Zadar Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a welcome reception aboard ship this evening. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26DUBROVNIKFor hundreds of years, Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” was an independent city-state that was in competition with Venice for Constantinople’s trade routes. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, Dominican Monastery and Baroque Cathedral, which contains works by Titian and Andrea del Sarto. Also stroll around the wonderful courtyard of the Rector’s Palace. CORINTHIAN

(B,L,D)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27SARANDA, ALBANIA / BUTRINTFrom Saranda, drive to the World Heritage site of Butrint. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city was founded by the Trojans, or so claimed the poet Virgil. This is a gem of an archaeological site, with ruins that span 2,500 years; its treasures include the remains of a Greek acropolis, Roman theater, 6th-century baptistery and 19th-century fortress. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28AT SEARelax aboard the Corinthian as we cruise the waters of the Mediterranean, passing south of Sicily to the north coast of Africa. Enjoy a program of lectures by our panel of experts. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TUNIS, TUNISIA / CARTHAGE From Tunis, travel to storied Carthage. This World Heritage site includes several Phoenician remains, such as Tophet, sanctuary of the gods Tanit and Baal, and many monuments from the Roman period. Tour the Bardo Museum, world-renowned for its spectacular collection of Roman mosaics, and enjoy time at leisure visiting the narrow alleyways and stepped passages of the medina (old section of town) and its souks (markets). CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30ANNABA, ALGERIA / HIPPO REGIUS Visit the ancient site of Hippo Regius, where St. Augustine

was a bishop from 396 until his death in 430. Explore the Roman forum, the largest and oldest in North Africa, and the baths, dedicated to Septimius Severus. Also visit the modern-day Basilica of St. Augustine, which crowns the hill overlooking the site. Sail along the rugged Algerian coast in the afternoon. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31SKIKDA / CONSTANTINE From the port of Skikda, drive to Constantine, often called the “City of Bridges” due to the numerous picturesque bridges connecting the hilltops upon which the city is built. Mainly situated atop a plateau at the edge of a deep ravine, the city is home to multiple museums and historical sites, some of which we will have the opportunity to visit, including the Palais du Bey, located in Constantine’s well-preserved and historic kasbah, or citadel. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

Itinerary

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CHURCH OF ST. DONAT, ZADAR, CROATIA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1BEJAIA / DJEMILA Disembark in Bejaia for an excursion to the remarkably well-preserved Roman ruins of Djemila. This World Heritage site includes many highlights, including the triumphal arch to Emperor Caracalla, built in 216 C.E.; the grand baths; the market; and the old forum, which features stunning friezes and a 3rd-century altar. Also visit the museum with its superb collection of mosaics and other artifacts. CORINTHIAN

(B,L,D)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ALGIERS / TIPASA From Algiers, drive to World Heritage-listed Tipasa, whose ancient temples and ruins overlook the Mediterranean to dramatic effect. Visit the Roman mansion known as the Villa of Frescoes, the 2nd-century judicial basilica, the 4th-century Christian basilica, the site’s museum and the Tombeau de la Chretienne—burial place of Mauretanian King Juba II and his wife, Cleopatra Selene. Enjoy an afternoon tour of Algiers,

Algeria’s capital. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3AT SEARelax aboard our ship as we cruise along the north coast of Africa, with more lectures by our panel of experts. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4GHAZAOUET / TLEMCEN Today drive inland from Ghazaouet to Tlemcen, one of Algeria’s finest cities, noted for its cultural and architectural heritage. Visit the 11th-century Great Mosque and the deconsecrated Sidi Bel Hassan Mosque, which now houses a museum with mosaics, 12th-century carvings and pottery. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TANGIER, MOROCCOFounded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century B.C.E., Tangier was subsequently held by the Romans, Vandals, Byzantines and Visigoths, followed by the Arabs in 709, who used it as the base for their invasion of Spain. Spend the afternoon

exploring the medina, which is dominated by its old kasbah. Also visit the Dar el Makhzen, former palace of the sultans and now a museum of antiquities and crafts. Stop at the Old American Legation, a former palace given to the U.S. government in 1777 to house America’s first embassy (Morocco was the first country

to recognize the independent United States). Gather tonight for a festive farewell reception with fellow travelers. CORINTHIAN (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6MALAGA, SPAIN / DISEMBARK / U.S.Disembark in Malaga and transfer to the airport for independent flights home. (B)

CHURCH OF ST. DONAT, ZADAR, CROATIA

Today drive inland from Today drive inland from Ghazaouet to Tlemcen, Ghazaouet to Tlemcen, one of Algeria’s finest cities, one of Algeria’s finest cities, noted for its cultural and noted for its cultural and architectural heritage. Visit the architectural heritage. Visit the 11th-century Great Mosque 11th-century Great Mosque and the deconsecrated Sidi and the deconsecrated Sidi Bel Hassan Mosque, which Bel Hassan Mosque, which now houses a museum now houses a museum with mosaics, 12th-century with mosaics, 12th-century carvings and pottery. carvings and pottery.

OVEMBEROVEMBER 5 5OROCCOOROCCO

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ROMAN RUINS, CARTHAGE, TUNISIA

Program Cost* Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.

*Association nonmembers add $200 per person.**Single accommodations are limited at these rates.

Built: 1991 / Refurbished: 2012 / Weight: 4,077 tons / Length: 290 feet / Beam: 50 feet / Draft: 12 feet / Cruising Speed: 11 knots / Registry: Bahamas

This deluxe, 100-passenger, all-suite cruise ship combines comfortable elegance with a high level of service and amenities. All 50 cabins have outward-facing views of the sea and surrounding landscapes, plus a sitting area, ample closet space, climate control, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and two twin beds that can convert to a single queen-sized bed. Public facilities include a gym, spa, library (with internet access), beauty salon, boutique, two lounges, a sun deck with Jacuzzi and an outdoor café. An elegant restaurant accommodates all guests in a single open, unassigned seating. An elevator serves all decks. The ship is equipped with retractable fin stabilizers and a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore.

Corinthian DOUBLE SINGLE CATEGORY RATE RATE**

CATEGORY E $8,990 $10,790 Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with windows and sitting area. 215 sq. ft. (Partially obstructed views)

CATEGORY D $9,990

Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with window and sitting area. 215 sq. ft.

CATEGORY C $10,990 $13,190

Deluxe suites on Athena Deck with three portholes and sitting area. 275 sq. ft.

CATEGORY B $11,990

Deluxe suites on Ariadne Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.

CATEGORY A $12,990 $16,430

Deluxe suites on Leto Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.

CATEGORY AA $13,990

Deluxe suites on Cleo Deck with forward windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft.

CATEGORY VS $15,490 $26,340

Deluxe Veranda suites on Cleo Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 245 sq. ft.

CATEGORY PHS $16,690

Deluxe Penthouse suites on Phoebe Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 260 sq. ft.

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seating. An elevator serves all decks. The ship is equipped with retractable fin stabilizers and a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore.

D A T E S

October 23 to November 6, 2014 (15 days)

S I Z ELimited to a total of 100 participants, including travelers from Stanford, the Yale Alumni Association and the World Affairs Council

I N C L U D E D13-night cruise aboard the Corinthian 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to 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 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

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T SInternational and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare from San Fran-cisco to Venice with return from Malaga is approximately $1,700 as of November 2013 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 TWe consider this to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily programs involve up to three miles of walking, from bus drop-off points near ancient sites and through city centers, in museums and on city tours, as well as extended periods of standing in museums and on church tours. Participants will encounter uneven terrain, including hills and some dirt and cobblestoned paths, and walkways at ancient sites can be rocky and uneven. Stairs at sites may not have handrails, and elevators are limited or unavailable. Shade may not always be available and seating at sites is limited. 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-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. 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 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 travel-ing on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-can-cellation 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.

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/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 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 November 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Voyage along the North African Coast October 23 to November 6, 2014

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“I particularly enjoyed having my eyes opened to the North African countries and their evolution. I also loved looking at the ruins of Greece and Rome and learning more history. It was a wonderful trip.”

M A R T H A C R E N S H A W joined Stanford in 2007 and is a senior fellow at two of Stanford’s prestigious international-focused institutions: the Center for International Security and Cooperation, and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Her primary areas of interest are international conflict and, in particular, political violence. Since 2005, Dr. Crenshaw has been a lead investigator with the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and the Response to Terrorism under the aegis of the Department of Homeland Security at the University of Maryland, and she has been a speaker for the U.S. State Department, including in Algeria and Morocco. “My interest in North Africa is long-standing,” she says, alluding to her PhD dissertation that subsequently became a book published by the Hoover Institution Press. “North Africa is truly a crossroads of ancient civilizations and, today, a region at the forefront of international political concerns. Yet, amid the turmoil, it remains a region of spectacular beauty and impressive cultural depth.” Dr. Crenshaw’s lectures during our program may cover such topics as the consequences of the Arab spring, the history of the Maghreb, the Algerian War and existentialist author Albert Camus.

— Senior fellow, Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University — Professor of political science by courtesy, School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University, since 2007 — At Wesleyan University: professor of government, 1987–2007; chair, department of government, 1985–86, 1994–95, 1997–97; director of international studies, 1993–94 — Wesleyan University Award for Teaching Excellence, 1995 — Author of Revolutionary Terrorism: The FLN in Algeria, 1954–1962 (Hoover Institution Press, 1978) and Explaining Terrorism: Causes, Processes, and Consequences (Routledge, 2011) — BA, political science, 1967, Newcomb College of Tulane University; PhD, government and foreign affairs, 1973, University of Virginia

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“It was one of the best trips I have ever been on!”

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A NC IEN T C I T I ES OF T HE MED I T ER R A NE A N

October 23 to November 6, 2014

TANGIER, MOROCCO