itAly | croAtiA | BosniA And herzegovinA Montenegro | AlBAniA | greece | turkey | BulgAriA

meeting Place of empires: an exploration of the balkans through the Centuries

september 1 – 13, 2012

For thousands of years southeastern europe has been a crossroads of empires. greeks, Persians, romans, byzantines, bulgars, and ottomans—all left their mark on the culture, art, and architecture. and in recent times some of the countries that occupy this strategic part of europe have been at the center of strategic conflict as world powers continue to contend for control. Join us this fall from venice to istanbul to explore this corner of the world that remains a meeting Place of empires.

early september, when days are still warm but summer crowds have gone, is an ideal time to experience the charm of the wonderfully preserved medieval towns of mostar and Kotor; nessebur, on the shores of the black sea; diocletian’s Palace at split; and the awesome monuments of athens. the rich legacy of multiple civilizations is evident everywhere along our itinerary: in dubrovnik, home to gothic, renaissance, and baroque architecture; or in sardis, where the ruins of an ancient greek temple are found

alongside a 4th-century synagogue. nowhere, perhaps, is this layering of cultures better exhibited than at butrint, whose ruins span 2,500 years and include greek, roman, byzantine, and ottoman monuments.

the lecturers accompanying the voyage will focus on the ancient and the contemporary. among them will be a Harvard study leader (yet to be named), as well as John mclaughlin, former deputy director of the Central intelligence agency, who will talk about the balkans in the context of global issues and about its place in u.s. national security interests.

all accommodations aboard the lovely 114-guest yacht Corinthian ii are exterior suites. the comfortable public areas and broad decks invite relaxation and the staff and crew anticipate every want and need.

Please join us for an unforgettable and enriching voyage to a meeting Place of empires.

Meeting PlAce of eMPires

september 1 – 13, 2012 triP overview

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Kotor, Montenegro’s Venetian architecture is set against the stunning backdrop of its fjord-like bay

onBoArd enrichMent ProgrAMthis voyage from venice to istanbul combines exploration of prehistoric, ancient, and medieval sites with opportunities to witness communities recovering and rebuilding in the aftermath of the collapse of the soviet union and civil war. lectures and discussions with expert and experienced scholars and teachers will deepen understanding of the cultures that once thrived along these shores and of the current challenges facing the region as it seeks its place in the contemporary world.

hArvArd study leAderas this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. We intend, however, that you will be joined by a Harvard lecturer who will enhance your travel experience. You will discover that our lecturers are not only first-rate scholars and teachers but also friendly traveling companions, eager to share their insight through conversation as well as in scheduled presentations.

guest lecturerjohn Mclaughlin is the distinguished Practitioner in residence at the Johns Hopkins school of advanced international studies in Washington, dC, where he teaches courses on the american intelligence system and foreign policy. He came to the academic world following three decades at the Cia, including service as deputy director and acting director. during that career, he worked on nearly every part of the world and today, in addition to teaching, advises u.s. national security officials and comments frequently on intelligence and foreign policy on tv, radio, and in major print media. His lectures during our cruise will focus on challenges facing american intelligence and foreign policy, including those emanating in recent years from the areas we will visit. mr. mclaughlin is also interested in the history of WW ii in the mediterranean and will bring that into the discussion.

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Cover: Mostar, with its historic rebuilt Stari Most (Old Bridge) Below: Bulgaria’s quaint town of Nessebur, known as Mesembria in ancient times

for detAiled itinerAries visit AluMni.hArvArd.edu/hAA/trAvel

schedule By dAy

saturdaY, sePtember 1, 2012

fly froM usA

sundaY, sePtember 2

venice, italy | eMBArk

Arrive in Venice and transfer to Corinthian II. (D)

mondaY, sePtember 3

sPlit, croatia

Originally a Greco-Illyrian settlement called Aspalathos, Split is an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in a.d. 295. An extensive structure, much of which is well preserved, the palace contains within its walls Split’s medieval town, making it the only palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. Also visit the Archaeological Museum. (B, L, D)

tuesdaY, sePtember 4

Ploce, croatia | MostAr, Bosnia and herzegovina | Ploce, croatia

Sail to Ploce for an excursion to Mostar, which became a thriving center in the 15th century under the Ottoman Turks. Admire the ethereally graceful Stari Most (“Old Bridge”), originally built in 1566, and the nearby Tabacica Mosque. (B, L, D)

WednesdaY, sePtember 5

duBrovnik, croatia | kotor, Montenegro

For hundreds of years, Dubrovnik (the “Pearl of the Adriatic”) was an independent city-state set in competition with Venice for Constantinople’s trade routes. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, Dominican Monastery, and the Baroque Cathedral, containing works by Titian and Andrea del Sarto. Also view the wonderful courtyard of the Rector’s Palace. Depart on a scenic drive through the mountains to Kotor, located at the head

of its namesake bay. One of the most quaint and best-preserved medieval towns along the Dalmatian coast, Kotor is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The town’s fortifications and most of its monuments, which we will visit on a walking tour, date from the time of Venetian rule. (B, L, D)

tHursdaY, sePtember 6

sArAndA | Butrint | sArAndA, Albania

From Saranda, drive to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city was founded by the Trojans, or so claimed the poet Virgil. A gem of an archaeological site, its ruins span 2,500 years and include the remains of a Greek acropolis, Roman theater, 6th-century baptistery, and 19th-century fortress. (B, L, D)

FridaY, sePtember 7

nAfPAktos (lePAnto), greece

It was at Nafpaktos (the medieval Lepanto) that the celebrated Battle of Lepanto was fought in 1571 between the Turkish fleet and an allied fleet of Venice, Genoa, the Papal States, Spain, Sicily, and Naples. The overwhelming defeat of Muslim sea power was one from which they never recovered.

Nafpaktos’s medieval appearance is well-preserved. Enclosing walls come down to the sea, while an imposing castle sits above the town in a beautiful forest of pine. (B, L, D)

saturdaY, sePtember 8

PirAeus | Athens or BrAuron & sounion | PirAeus

The birthplace of Western culture and one of the world’s most venerable cities, Athens boasts a plethora of historic monuments. In the morning, tour the Acropolis, including the Erechtheion and the majestic Parthenon, one of the world’s most perfect structures. After lunch at a taverna, continue to the stunning new Acropolis Museum. Alternatively, in the morning travel northeast of Athens to visit Brauron’s Archaeological Museum, with finds from the Sanctuary of Artemis, and see Sounion’s majestic temple on the sea in the afternoon. (B, L, D)

sundaY, sePtember 9

izMir | sArdis | izMir, turkey

Arrive in Izmir and take an excursion to the ruins of the ancient city of Sardis. Sardis was one of the world’s wealthiest cities from the 7th to the mid-6th centuries b.c. and was most likely inhabited as far back as 1200 b.c. First settled by the Lydians, natives of Anatolia, the city was also home to Persians, Macedonians, and Romans. During the first major excavations here in the 1950s, archaeologists unearthed an ancient synagogue. Later excavations revealed remnants of a flourishing Jewish settlement, which coexisted peacefully with Christian ones. Explore the massive 4th-century a.d. synagogue, whose walls are

Dubrovnik’s walls enclose remarkable palaces

The 4th-century synagogue in Sardis

covered by impressive mosaics; the bath complex; the Temple of Artemis, built by the Lydian king Croesus and later rebuilt by Alexander the Great; and other ruins. (B, L, D)

mondaY, sePtember 10

thessAloniki, greece

Arrive in Thessaloniki, justly famous for its late Classical and Medieval remains as well as early Christian churches. On a tour of the city, explore several of these monuments, including a visit to a Byzantine church as well as the Byzantine Museum (or the Archaeological Museum). (B, L, D)

tuesdaY, sePtember 11

At seA (B, L, D)

WednesdaY, sePtember 12

nesseBur, Bulgaria

Arrive in charming Nessebur, known in ancient times as Messembria, or “town amid the sea,” according to Herodotus. Enjoy a walking tour of the town and its old timbered houses. Visit the Byzantine church of St. Stephen and the Archaeological Museum, then enjoy a folkloric performance. (B, L, D)

tHursdaY, sePtember 13

istAnBul, turkey | diseMBArk | fly to usA (B)

oPtionAl cruise extensions

Tour the principal landmarks of Venice (pre-cruise) and/or Istanbul (post-cruise). Included: Two nights at the deluxe Hotel Palace Bonvecchiati (Venice) and/or Pera Palace Hotel (Istanbul) with breakfast and one lunch; guided sightseeing; and ship/hotel/airport transfers.

RATES: Venice: $1,295 per person, double occupancy; $545 single supplement; Istanbul: $1,095 per person, double occupancy; $395 single supplement

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cAtegory BDeluxe suites on Columbus Deck

with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.

whAt is included:

• educational program of lectures and discussions by a Harvard professor and additional experts

• 11-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian ii

• Complete program of tours and excursions

• Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship

• all meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

• open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise

• Professional tour staff

• Complete pre-departure materials

• baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program arrival and departure dates

• Port and embarkation taxes

• gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers• $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance

whAt is not included:

airfare; visa and passport fees (if applicable); luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals and beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel.

detAils

shiP size: 57 cabins

Pricing: Per person, double occupancy

no single suPPleMent: A limited number of cabins in categories B & A have been set aside for single occupancy at no suPPleMent.

categorysPeciAl rAtes

regulAr rAtes

cAt. e $5,995 $9,995cAt. d $6,995 $10,995cAt. c $7,995 $11,995cAt. B $9,295 $12,995cAt. A $10,295 $13,995

cAt. AA $10,995 $14,995cAt. vs $11,995 $15,995

cAt. Phs $12,595 $16,995

Greece’s Nafpaktos, the medieval Lepanto

to Book A triP cAll 800-422-1636 or visit AluMni.hArvArd.edu/hAA/trAvel

CorintHian ii

other fAcilities: library with internet access, spacious lounge and club, sun deck, restaurant, outdoor dining area, Jacuzzi, and elevator.

sPecificAtionsyeAr of construction: 1992overAll length: 297 feetMAxiMuM PAssengers: 114 flAg: marshall islands

AMenities exterior suites, including one queen-size or two twin-size beds, sitting area, tv, mini-refrigerator, safe, and marble bathroom.

vs & Phs suites are provided with private butler service and other exclusive amenities.

cAtegory PhsDeluxe penthouse suites on

Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft.

cAtegory vsDeluxe veranda suites on Erickson Deck

with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft.

cAtegory ADeluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with

window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.

cAtegory cDeluxe suites on Magellan Deck with

portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.

cAtegory AADeluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with

forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft.

cAtegory BDeluxe suites on Columbus Deck

with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.

cAtegory dDeluxe suites on Columbus Deck with

window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.

cAtegory eDeluxe suites on Magellan Deck with

portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.

generAl inforMAtionPAyMent schedule: a deposit of $1,500 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may charge your deposit to your american express, visa, discover, or masterCard. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. However, personal checks are accepted for both deposits and final payment.

cAncellAtions & refunds: all cancellations of confirmed reservations are subject to a $300 per person administrative fee. additionally, passengers are subject to any cancellation fees assessed by the purveyors of services, including airlines or hotels used in the itinerary. Cancellations received 61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% of the total program cost per person. Cancellations received within 60 days of departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. requests for cancellations must be made in writing. no refunds will be made for any part of this program in which you choose not to participate. service fees may apply to deviations and are non-refundable.

insurAnce: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. an application for trip cancellation insurance will be provided by the Haa upon confirmation. the pre-existing medical conditions exclusion is waived if the insurance is purchased within 15 days of initial deposit. neither the Haa nor the tour operator will take responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guests’ dependents or traveling companions, with regards to, but not limited to, cancellation or curtailment of the tour, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money, and goods. as a service to our travelers we automatically provide emergency medical evacuation insurance. You will receive detailed coverage approximately 30 days prior to your departure.

resPonsiBility: Please read carefully the following terms and conditions, which constitute the sole, legally enforceable agreements between the passenger and travel dynamics international and the tour’s sponsoring organization. the passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vessel’s owner/operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enforceable terms of carriage for this tour and is available on request from travel dynamics international. travel dynamics international and the tour’s sponsoring organization act solely as agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. in that capacity, we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the passenger’s safety and satisfaction, but, we neither assume nor bear any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any ship, airplane, train, automobile, motor coach, carriage or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party, involved in carrying the passenger or in affecting these tours. We are not responsible for damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of god or other causes beyond our control. all such losses must be borne by the passenger, and tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. in the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid

causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered by us, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on the passenger’s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any obligation or liability to the passenger beyond the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the tour’s itinerary and to substitute hotels, ships, or lecturers if this is required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires. no refund shall be made for any unused portion of any tour. by forwarding their deposit(s), the passenger certifies that he/she and/or their dependents, minors or others covered thereby do not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that could create a hazard for them or other passengers. We reserve the right to decline to accept or to decline to retain any person as a member of any tour should such person’s health, condition or actions adversely affect or threaten the welfare or safety of other passengers or impede the tour. baggage or valuables brought on the tour shall be transported, handled or stored at the passenger’s risk entirely, and, we shall bear no liability or responsibility for any damage or other loss thereto. Passenger tickets are not transferable and are not subject to alteration by the passenger. no suit shall be maintainable against the carrier, or vessel, for any losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passengers, unless written notice of the claim, with full particulars, is delivered to the carrier or its agents at its office at the port of sailing or at the port of termination within six months from the day when such incident occurred. in no event shall any such suit or any claim against the carrier or vessel for any losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passenger be maintainable unless such suit is commenced within one year from the day when the incident causing such losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passenger occurs, notwithstanding any provision of law of any state or country to the contrary. resolution of any disputes arising hereunder shall be brought within the united states district Court for the southern district of new York, pursuant to the applicable general maritime law, and applying the applicable general maritime law and Federal maritime statutes.

rAtes: tour costs are based upon current airfares, tariffs, and currency values. While we do everything possible to maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change.

fuel suPPleMent: our tour operator reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement, without prior notice, if the nYmeX oil price exceeds $85 per barrel. this supplement may be charged even if the cruise fare has been paid in full.

shiP’s registry: marshall islands Cst #204 3599-40 tdi

Questions: Please call Haa travels at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806, email: haatravels@harvard.edu

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LAND & RAIL:

old world PolAnd & czech rePuBlicmay 3-13, 2012Carol saIVetZ

southern AfricA: nAMiBiA, BotswAnA, zAMBiA & victoriA fAllsmay 16-29, 2012FarIsh JenkIns

literAry irelAndJun 27-Jul 9, 2012CatherIne mCkenna

the golden eAgle trAns-siBeriAn exPress with nAAdAM festivAlJun 29-Jul 13, 2012tImothy Colton

south AfricA’s PrivAte gAMe reserves, cAPe town & the winelAndssep 19-oCt 1, 2012tImothy mCCarthy

villAge life itAliAn lAke

districtsep 29-oCt 7, 2012

the Best of PAtAgoniA, Buenos Aires And sAntiAgonoV 2-16, 2012

MysticAl indiAJan 3-20, 2013

MoroccAn

discoverymay 11-24, 2013

icelAndJun 8-18, 2013

CRUISES:

roMe to nAPles on seA cloud iimay 15-23, 2012rIChard thomas

in seArch of ulysses on cAllistoJun 6-15, 2012gregory nagy

the BAltic's AMBer coAst: coPenhAgen to st. PetersBurg on cliPPer odysseyJul 17-27, 2012kelly o’neIll

Meeting PlAce of eMPires (BAlkAns) on corinthiAn iisep 1-13, 2012

Borneo & sulAwesi: Across the wAllAce line on orion iisep 15-oCt 2, 2012ZarIn maChanda

venice to duBrovnik on seA cloud iioCt 2-9, 2012sIdney & CynthIa Verba

sAiling the golden crescent: herAklion to AlexAndriA on cliPPer odysseyoCt 6-18, 2012

history of the MediterrAneAn seA on corinthiAn iioCt 13-29, 2012

sicily By seA: Art treAsures & Ancient teMPles on seA cloud iioCt 22-31, 2012CatherIne mCkenna

the Ancient coAst of turkey And the eAstern greek islAnds on cAllistooCt 25-noV 3, 2012Carol saIVetZ

sPlendors of indiA with sri lAnkA/MAldives on cliPPer odysseynoV 18-deC 5, 2012

AntArcticA: exPedition to An ethereAl world on corinthiAn ii

deC 29, 2012- Jan 12, 2013

corAl reefs, rAin forests & Ancient sites: exPloring the nAturAl And ArchAeologicAl treAsures of Belize And guAteMAlA on yorktownJan 5-13, 2013

history & gArdens of the cAriBBeAn: round-triP AntiguA on seA cloud iiJan 13-20, 2013

Brunei to BAli on cliPPer odysseyFeb 11-27, 2013

north AfricA’s MediterrAneAn coAst through the centuries on cAllistoapr 4-15, 2013

echoes of the PAst: reMeMBering the civil wAr, A voyAge Between sAvAnnAh And richMond on yorktownapr 27-may 7, 2013

RIVERS & LAKES:

dukes, PoPes & PAinters: lyon to Arles (soÂne & rhÔne rivers) on AMAdAgiomay 1-10, 2012robert kIley

the greAt journey through euroPeJune 13-25, 2012mIChael shInagel

coluMBiA & snAke rivers: soPkAne to PortlAnd on Queen of the westJune 15-23, 2012

dAnuBe river: froM PAssAu to BudAPest on royAl crownsept 4 -15, 2012

treAsures of the MississiPPi

on yorktownmar 26-apr 13, 2013

FAMILY ADVENTURES:

voyAge to the lAnds of gods And heroes on corinthiAn iiJul 9-20, 2012VassIlIkI raptI

fAMily tAnzAniAdeC 26, 2012– Jan 7, 2013

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