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

a program of the s tan ford a lumni assoc ia t ion

September 27 to October 9, 2012

Black SeaCirCumnavigationw h e r e a n c i e n t a n d

m o d e r n w o r l d s m e e t

For years, two of our favorite Travel/

Study faculty have been hounding me to find

a trip they could do together. That took a little

bit of doing because one is a classicist and

the other specializes in postwar Germany and

Eastern Europe. Along came this Black Sea

voyage and voilà! On this ambitious journey

we will explore the vast historical riches of the

region – from the ancient Greek colonists to the

recent collapse of the Soviet Union and on to

the present day, and there is no better team to

help us navigate these waters than those two

popular faculty leaders, Bob Hamrdla, ’60, MA

’64, and Marsh McCall, who got us started on

searching for this perfect trip. Join us!

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

HighlightsV I E W Istanbul’s incompar-able Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, famous for its piercingly blue Iznik tiles.

S E E Yalta’s Livadia Palace, where Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt met to reconfigure Europe’s borders at the end of World War II.

L I S T E N to the voices of the a cappella singers of Odessa’s Uspensky Cathedral and the music of the balalaika in Sevastopol.

V I S I T the battlefield in Ukraine’s Balaklava Valley where the Charge of the Light Brigade took place during the Crimean War.

handpainted turkiSh ceramicS

cherSoneSoS, SevaStopol

the blue moSque, iStanbul to Ephesus

Sumela

R U S S I A

U K R A I N E

T U R K E Y

GEORGIA

BULGARIA

ROMANIA

MOLDOVA

Istanbul

Odessa

Varna

Yalta

Trabzon

Batumi

Sochi

Samsun

B l a c k S e a

Sevastopol

Amasya

Amasra

CrimeanPeninsulaCrimean

Peninsula

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28u.S. / iStanbul, turkeyDepart on an overnight flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival on Friday, transfer to the historic Pera Palace Hotel near the Golden Horn. Gather this evening for a welcome orientation and reception. PERA PALACE HOTEL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29iStanbulSpend the day exploring this intriguing city, which sits astride Europe and Asia on either side of the swiftly flowing Bosphorus. Choose one of three equally fascinating city tours: (1) Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar; or (2) Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Mosaic Museum and Grand Bazaar; or (3) Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Archaeological Museum, Rustem Pasha Mosque and Spice Bazaar. This evening embark Island Sky and gather for our welcome dinner aboard. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30amaSraDisembark in Bartin and drive to Amasra, a charming fishing village that clings to the hills high above the sea. Visit the Genoese castle for a spectac-ular view across the northern coast, tour the Museum of Ar-chaeology to see its impressive 2nd-century statues and stroll Amasra’s bustling byways. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1SamSun / amaSyaDock in Samsun and visit the inland town of Amasya – two sites that were significant in Turkish history. In Samsun, Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey, planned the strategy for the birth of the new republic in the 1920s. Amasya has an even longer history as the former capital of the ancient Pontic Kingdom from the 4th to the 1st century B.C.E. and birthplace of the Greek historian Strabo in 64/63 B.C.E. Tucked deep in a dramatic gorge and isolated from outsiders, Amasya is replete with rock-hewn tombs, classical wooden mansions, and Seljuk and Ottoman monuments. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2trabzonUpon arrival in Trabzon, travel to the spectacularly situated Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Virgin Mary (Sumela Monastery), embedded in the Pontic Mountains just outside the city. The steep ascent is rewarded with a viewing of colorful frescoes, some dating from the 9th century. In the afternoon, visit the villa Ataturk called home when in Trabzon; it’s a fine example of vernacular Black Sea architecture. Explore the Hagia Sophia Museum, once a Byzantine church, which shows influences of Georgian and Seljuk design and displays beautiful floors and wall paintings. Throughout today and tomorrow, scan the waters of the Black Sea and conjure up images of Medea and the Golden Fleece playing out their legendary tale. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3batumi, GeorGiaBatumi, a seaport on the Black Sea coast of Georgia, lies at the northern edge of the humid subtropical zone. At the Batumi Botanical Garden, begun in the 1880s and opened in 1912, admire lush

plantings from nine different floristic sectors, including the Himalayan, Mediterranean and South American regions. Enjoy a lunch of delicious Georgian cuisine accompanied by a children’s folkloric performance, then in nearby Adjara visit the Gonio Fortress, a 2nd-century Roman fortification and the largest in Georgia.ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4Sochi, ruSSiaSochi is Russia’s largest resort city, sprawling 90 miles along the shores of the Black Sea with the snow-capped Cauca-sus Mountains as a backdrop. Visit the unusual dacha of for-mer Soviet Communist Party Secretary and dictator Joseph Stalin – a surprisingly simple painted structure situated on the grounds of the Zelyonaya Roscha sanatorium, a location Stalin chose for its pristine envi-ronment. Continue to the Mat-sesta hot springs resort, whose name means “fiery water” for the mineral compounds that redden the skin. Matsesta has been a magnet for the health-conscious for centuries. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

It inerary

ottoman houSeS, amaSya

cathedral of the aSSumption, varna

the blue moSque, iStanbul

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5yalta, ukraineDisembark in historic Yalta, set between the sea and the mountains on the southern tip of the Crimean Peninsula. This popular 19th-century resort entered the global spotlight when Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met here in February of 1945 to determine the fate of Europe after World War II. Tour the Italian Renaissance-style Livadia Palace, venue for the Yalta Conference and former summer home of Russian Tsar Alexander II. Enjoy lunch and a lively folkloric show overlooking the iconic Swallow’s Nest, a turreted white-stone castle. After visiting the former home of Russian writer Anton Chekhov, continue to Vorontsov Palace, a beautiful 19th-century summer residence in the town of Alupka that incorporates both Tudor-medieval and Byzantine features. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6SevaStopolSevastopol was formerly a top-secret Soviet military zone closed to visitors, but today one can drive to the Balaklava Valley to see the sobering site where the Charge of the

Light Brigade that inspired the famous Tennyson poem took place in 1854. Stroll along the embankment of the nearby village and visit the unique Panorama Museum with its epic scenes recreated from Sevastopol’s heroic, 349-day defense during the Crimean War. Then explore the 4th-century Greek archaeological ruins of Chersonesus, a World Heritage site. During lunch enjoy the uplifting strains of the balalaika, the quintessentially Russian stringed instrument. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7odeSSaFounded in the latter part of the 18th century by Russia’s Catherine the Great, Odessa is a city of resplendent mansions and fine old churches. See the Potemkin Steps, famously depicted in Sergei Eisenstein’s classic 1925 silent film, Battleship Potemkin. Stroll along the promenade to the stunning Hapsburg-style opera house and examine an exhibit of rare Scythian gold in the Odessa Archaeological Museum. Hear the choir perform at the Uspensky (Dormition) Cathedral, a unique

Russo-Byzantine architectural structure. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8varna, bulGariaVarna is the largest city and resort on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast and considered the summer capital of Bulgaria. Marvel at the world-renowned collection of Thracian gold from the 5th millennium B.C.E. in the Archaeological Museum, which occupies an ornate 19th-century former girls’ school. At this magnificent venue, enjoy a private concert of classical music. Then take a tour of the city, concluding with a visit to the imposing domed Cathedral of the Assumption, Varna’s principal landmark. Many of the Cathedral’s icons were gifts from Russian Tsar Nicholas II in 1901. Reboard our ship and cruise to Istanbul, celebrating our voyage at a festive farewell reception and dinner this evening. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9iStanbul / u.S.Disembark and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)

epheSuS poSt-trip extenSionOCTOBER 9 TO 11 ( 2 ADDIT IONAL DAYS )Fly south from Istanbul to explore the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. An-cient Ephesus was an important pilgrimage destination for follow-ers of the cult of Cybele (later Artemis), virgin goddess of the hunt. The Temple of Artemis, now in ruins, was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The city also attracted the apostles, John and Paul, who preached the Christian gospel here, and the Virgin Mary, who is said to have spent her last years nearby, at-tended by John. Details and rates are listed on our website and will be sent to confirmed travelers.

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

Explorer Deck

Erikson Deck

Columbus Deck

Marco Polo Deck

Magellan Deck

603 601

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Sun Deck

Gym

Sun Deck

The Club

Beauty Salon

Library

Reception

Hospital

Lounge

Restaurant

Bridge

OutdoorCafé

Jacuzzi

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427 425 423 421 419 417 415

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347 345 343 341339 335 333 331 329

348 346 344 342340338 336 334 332 330

262 260 258 256 254 252 250

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Island Sky Originally built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2010, Island Sky accom-modates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly fur-nished with a sitting room area, flat-screen TV, safe, mini-refrigerator and an en suite, marble-appointed bathroom with robe, slippers, hairdryer and fine toiletries. Several suites have private balconies. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a large lounge and elegant bar and a library. The dining room accommodates everyone at one seating where house wine, beer and soft drinks are included at lunch and din-ner. Wi-fi access is available throughout the vessel (at additional cost and dependent upon satellite reception). The ship also includes a hair dresser, onboard clinic and doctor, elevator serving all passenger decks, top deck with Jacuzzi, and rear sun deck with a bar. Island Sky is served by 75 experienced officers and crew.

Category DoUBLe SINgLe rate rate**

Category A $7,990 $12,790 225 sq. ft. with portholes Category B $8,990 $14,390 230 sq. ft. with portholes Category C $9,990 $15,990 235 sq. ft. with window Category D $10,790 225 sq. ft. with window Category E $11,290 240 sq. ft. with forward and side windows

Category F $12,290 269 sq. ft. with private balcony Category G $13,290 325 sq. ft. with window and private balcony

*Association nonmembers add $200 per person.

** Single accommodations are limited at these rates.

Flag: Malta / Length: 297 ft. / Beam: 50 ft. / Draft: 12 ft.

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Explorer Deck

Columbus Deck

Marco Polo Deck

Erikson Deck

Magellan Deck

Explorer DeckErikson Deck

Marco Polo DeckColumbus Deck

Magellan Deck

603 601

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Sun Deck & Jacuzzi

BeautyCentre

427

428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414

425 423 421 419 417 415

The Club

Library

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347 345 343 341 339

Reception

Galley

Lounge

Restaurant

Hospital261 259 257 255

262 260 258 256 254 252 250

Bridge

OutdoorCafé

Lido Deck

Pantry

Chief Engineer Captain

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D a t e sSeptember 27 to October 9, 2012 (13 days)

s i z eLimited to a total of 98 participants, including travelers from Stanford and Washington and Lee University.

i N C L U D e D1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations 10-night cruise aboard the Island Sky 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Bottled water on excursions 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 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 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 sInternational and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on Lufthansa from San Francisco to Istanbul is approximately $1,300 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 sIn 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 program to be moderately active with a full schedule of excursions and lectures. Daily shore excursions involve one to three miles of walking, often on bumpy, cobblestoned or rocky terrain. Some walking takes place at ancient sites, where paths can be rocky and uneven. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs, some of which may not have handrails and which may have high thresholds. In some buildings, elevators are not available. Some sites and museums do not allow coaches to pull up in front, thus requiring a several minutes’ walk to reach the entrance on foot. Our busy days are complemented by a relaxed pace onboard our ship, where we have opportunities to enjoy lectures and leisure time. Our journey requires some travel by motorcoach, the longest drives being up to two hours. Medical treatment and care may not always be available or up to U.S. standards. 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 Black Sea Circumnavigation. An additional $200 deposit is required to hold space for the Optional Post-trip Extension. 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 cancella-tion fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applica-tions 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-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 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 mem-bership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

responsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Associa-tion, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to trans-portation 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 re-served 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 con-stitute 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 opera-tors 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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Information Terms & Conditions

California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50

Black SeaCircumnavigation September 27 to October 9, 2012

Stanford Faculty LeadersG . R O B E R T H A M R D L A , ’ 6 0 , M A ’ 6 4 , has been teaching at Stanford for more than 35 years, most recently in the Continuing Studies program. Fluent in German and a specialist on Central Europe and Nazi Germany, as well as the former German Democratic Republic, Bob has introduced thousands of Stanford students and alumni to Germany as well as Central and Eastern Europe. A former assistant to the president of Stanford and secretary to the board of trustees, Bob also served as the director of Stanford’s Overseas Study Centers in Beutelsbach, Berlin and Kraków and has led more than 40 Travel/Study programs. “This panoply of geographies and cultures will give us a wonderful chance to explore far eastern Europe and its progress, and how the European Union may someday enlarge,” Bob says. He looks forward to engaging us with the social and historical features of our extraordinarily wide variety of destinations.

M A R S H M c C A L L , who has led more than 35 Travel/Study programs, has enchanted many thousands of travelers with his enthusiasm for the ancient world. A Stanford professor of classics since 1976, Marsh is former chair of the classics department, associate dean of undergraduate studies and dean of Continuing Studi es. He is also recipient of the Dinkelspiel Award for outstand-ing service to undergraduate education, the Lyman Award for faculty volunteer service and the Phi Beta Kappa Teacher of the Year award. As a frequent traveler to the regions that were once a part of the Greco-Roman world, he is eternally ready to explore new sites and study recent historical discoveries. Professor McCall says, “The ancient world has been my life for more than 50 years, and I’m always eager to talk about its endless fascination.” On this program he hopes at last to find the elusive Golden Fleece and the redoubtable Amazons.

Our faculty team also includes L A M A R C E C I L , professor of history at Washington and Lee University and a specialist in European history.

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Sumela monaStery, trabzon

September 27 to October 9, 2012

Black SeaCirCumnavigationw h e r e a n c i e n t a n d

m o d e r n w o r l d s m e e t

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