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


a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

granada to bilbaoaboard Sea cloud I I

June 2 to 14, 2013

Shores of Iberia


When I was a junior at Stanford studying at the Stanford Overseas Center in Salamanca, my classmates and I traveled all over Spain and Portugal, crisscrossing the Iberian Peninsula on endless bus rides and train trips and learning much about this fascinating part of Europe. While we covered a lot of ground, it was not the most comfortable of journeys. You, however, can have an even richer intellectual experience while cruising in style aboard the splendid Sea Cloud II. Join us as we hoist the anchor in Malaga, sail through the Strait of Gibraltar and head north to the Bay of Biscay—a much more romantic and comfortable way to experience Spain and Portugal than from the window of a third-class rail car, I promise you!

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captionHighlightsS a i l aboard the mag-nificent Sea Cloud II, the embodiment of a per-fect marriage between seafaring elegance and incomparable service.

d E C i P H E r the conflux of Moorish and Christian influences present in Granada’s architecture and, most notably, at the Alhambra.

S a V o r sweet port wine in Oporto and listen to the melancholy melodies of fado in Lisbon.

E X P l o r E the dynamic spaces of the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and view the contemporary master-pieces on display there.

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BRETT S. ThOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

SUNDAY & MONDAY, JUNE 2 & 3depart u.s. / Granada, spain

Depart the U.S. on overnight flights to Granada, arriving on Monday. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel, which boasts spectacular views of the Alhambra fortress and the historic center of Granada. HOTEL ALHAMBRA PALACE

TUESDAY, JUNE 4Granada

Centuries of conflict between the Moors and Christians in Andalucía left a lasting imprint on the architectural style of Granada, reaching its zenith in the Alhambra. Explore the 14th-century, hilltop fortress and visit its splendid Moorish gardens and spectacular Nasrid Palaces. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Granada, and gather this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. HOTEL ALHAMBRA PALACE (B,D)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Granada / malaGa / emBarK sea cloud ii

This morning enjoy a walking tour in the historic center of Granada, visiting the Capilla Real, a lavish mausoleum built by Ferdinand and Isabel to commemorate their victory over the Moors, and the impressive Cathedral, one of only two Renaissance churches in Spain. After lunch, transfer to the port of Malaga and embark on our intimate luxury ship. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JUNE 6cadiz / seville

Dock this morning in the port of Cadiz for a full-day excursion to Seville, capital of Andalucía and Spain’s fourth-largest city. Established as a Roman provincial capital, Seville flourished under the Moors during the Middle Ages and reached new heights of prosperity during the Age of Discovery. Visit the lovely Reales Alcazares, a Mudejar palace and gardens built on the site of a former Moorish

fortress. Walk through the charming Santa Cruz Quarter, which was the old Jewish Quarter in the Middle Ages, and visit the Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and burial site of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy a traditional tapas lunch and a private flamenco performance at a local tablao, with a special guest lecture on Spain’s iconic dance. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JUNE 7at sea

En route to Lisbon, enjoy a full day at sea, a continuation of our lecture program and, weather permitting, an opportunity to see the ship under sail. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JUNE 8lisBon, portuGal

Built on seven low hills, Lisbon commands spectacular views of its vast natural harbor situated at the mouth of the Tagus River. During our exploration of this grand Old World city, gaze upon the Belem Tower, an elegant

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15th-century structure built to defend the city from attacks, and visit Jeronimos Monastery, the jewel of Manueline architecture where the renowned Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama is buried. Enjoy a performance of Portugal’s poignant traditional fado music, and meander through the superb Gulbenkian Museum with its collection that spans every major epoch of Western art. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JUNE 9oporto

After a morning of cruising, arrive in charming Oporto, Portugal’s second-largest city and a thriving economic center. Visit the Palacio da Bolsa, a 19th-century palace that is now home to Oporto’s stock exchange. We top off our visit to Oporto with a private port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia, a suburb of Oporto where the majority of the world’s ports are blended and aged. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JUNE 10islas cies, spain

Drop anchor off the shores of Islas Cies, an archipelago west of Galicia in northwestern Spain, to spend the afternoon exploring its national park. Once a pirates’ haunt, Islas Cies today are uninhabited and pristine with beautiful beaches, clear unpolluted water and redolent pine forests. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

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From the port of La Coruña, drive to the pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela, which has drawn pilgrims from all over the world for centuries and is experiencing a rebirth in popularity. In the heart of the historical medieval city, visit the enormous 11th-century cathedral and observe a specially arranged swinging of the famous bota-fumeiro (incense burner) that weighs approximately 160 pounds and stands at about

five feet. Enjoy lunch at one of Spain’s most celebrated paradores. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12at sea

During a final day at sea, enjoy the conclusion of our lecture program and a festive farewell

reception and dinner. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JUNE 13BilBao

Disembark in Bilbao and visit the city’s crown jewel, the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum. Housed in Frank Gehry’s award-winning masterpiece, this icon of 20th-century archi-tecture contains a collection of some of the most intriguing

artworks of our age. Feast on a specially prepared Basque lunch and en-

joy an afternoon and evening free for inde-pendent exploration.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14BilBao / u.s.

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

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

LIDO DECK

SUN DECK

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CABIN DECK

Deck Plan

Sea Cloud IISister ship of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s legendary Sea Cloud, the three-masted Sea Cloud II was built in the grand tradition of the world’s finest sailing ships and christened in 2001. It is complemented with the most modern of amenities. From the mahogany-paneled library and gracious lounge to the fitness area and water-sports platform, no detail on this elegant vessel has been overlooked. Each of the 47 beautifully appointed sea-view cabins features a marble bathroom with brass accents. Sunbathe, enjoy fresh sea breezes and watch the crew practice the age-old art of setting the sails by hand on the spacious deck. Enjoy friendly world-class service and five-star dining while onboard.

Flag: Malta / Length: 384 ft. / Beam: 53 ft. / Draft: 18 ft. / Main Mast Height: 171 ft. above deck / Number of Sails: 23

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Outer cabins with two portholes, upper and lower beds and shower. 129 sq. ft.

2 Deluxe outer cabins with two portholes,

twin beds, sitting area and shower. 165 sq. ft.

3 Deluxe outer cabins with two portholes,


4 Deluxe outer cabins with three portholes,


5 Deluxe outer cabins with two Palladian-style

windows, queen-sized bed, sitting area and shower. 200 sq. ft.

6 Junior suites with three Palladian-style windows,

twin beds, sitting area, walk-in closet, fireplace and bathtub with shower. 240 sq. ft.

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Owners’ suites with four Palladian-style windows, king-sized bed, sitting area, walk-in closet, fireplace and bathtub with separate shower. 290 sq. ft.

$7,990Single: $9,990**

$9,990Single: $14,990**

$10,990Single: $16,490**

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D a t e SJune 2 to 14, 2013 (13 days)

S i z eLimited to a total of 76 participants, including travelers from Stanford, Harvard and Yale.

i n C l u D e D 3 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 8-night cruise aboard Sea Cloud II 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on

excursions House wine, beer and soft drinks with all group lunches and dinners 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 internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

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 program to be moderately active. Travelers will have ample opportunity to take in the beautiful Iberian scenery from the comfort of our ship. Daily shore excursions involve one to two miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestone. These days are complemented with lectures and leisure time aboard ship. 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 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 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 July 2012 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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“Professor Katchadourian must be the closest thing Travel/Study has to a national treasure.” S t E P h E N P I c k E r I N G , N I L E c O L L E G E , 2 0 0 9

Stanford Faculty LeaderH e r a n t K at c H a d o u r i a n is emeritus professor of psychiatry and human biology at Stanford and former president of the Flora Family Foundation. Since joining the Stanford faculty in 1966, he has served as dean of undergraduate studies and vice provost of undergraduate education. His personal history embraces several cultures. Born in Turkey to Armenian parents, he received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the American University in Beirut and his psychiatric training at the University of Rochester in New York. He has received numerous awards, including the University’s Dinkelspiel Award and the Lyman Award from the Stanford Alumni Association.

Harvard and Yale Study LeadersTom Conley is Abbot Lawrence Lowell Professor of Visual and Environmental Studies and of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard. He studies relations of space and writing in literature, cartography and cinema. His work moves to and from early modern France and issues in theory and interpretation in visual media. His wife, Verena Conley, is visiting professor of literature and comparative literature and of romance languages and literatures. She writes on problems in contemporary French literature and culture.

Steven Smith, the Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science, has taught at Yale since 1984 and was Master of Branford College from 1996 to 2011. His specialty is the history of political philosophy and he has written books on Hegel, Spinoza and Leo Strauss. Professor Smith has served as director of the special programs in the humanities and as chair of Judaic studies. His introductory course on political philosophy was filmed as part of Yale’s experimental on-line Video Lecture Project.

“The Sea Cloud II was exceedingly comfort-able, and the food and service over the top.”

Stanford Travel/StudyFrances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center326 Galvez StreetStanford, CA 94305-6105(650) 725-1093

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granada to bilbaoaboard Sea cloud I I

June 2 to 14, 2013

Shores of Iberia

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