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Cover: The village of Phira on Santorini and its iconic architecture

Dear Vanderilt ravelers and Friends,

It is ommonplae o guideooks to speak o the long and rih and varied historyo the Mediterranean and o the layers upon layers o ivilizations whose remainsare preserved here. Tis voyage rom Istanul to Rome shows why. Te itineraryenompasses some o the very oldest sites in Europeprehistori temples on Maltaand magnient Bronze Age sites on Sardinia and Crete. It takes in, as well, some o

the most eautiully preserved Byzantine and Gothi art and arhiteture to e oundanywhere in the Mediterraneanon Chios and Corsia. And at the very heart o thevoyage is Siily, home to the stunning Dori temples at Selinunte.

In addition to the rih leture and disussion sessions you will e treated to speialonerts your own Vanderbilt Blair School musicians, Amy Jarman, Melissa Rose,John Johns, and Chris Teal. Tey will oer a total o our reitals, two o whih willtake plae at elegant venues ashoreTe Nomikos Foundation on Santorini and thePalazzo Parisio in Valletta, Malta. Tis is the rst time Blair Shool musiians will eeatured on a Corinthian IIvoyage.

As Corinthian IImoves rom island to island along this leisurely route, we willexplore no ewer than three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the new monastery(Nea Moni) on Chios; the arxien emples on Malta; and the mysterious deensiveortiation o Su Nuraxi on Sardinia. In addition, we will disover remains oMinoan ivilization on Santorini and Crete, the westernmost outpost o ClassialGreek ivilization at Selinunte, and the medieval old-town o Boniaio, Corsia.

Proessor Carla Antonaio, Chair o the Classial Studies Department at DukeUniversity, and Jose Chytry o the University o Caliornia, Berkeley, willshare responsiility or introduing us to these various ultures and shaping ourunderstanding o their origins and legaies.

I enourage you to strongly onsider this unique opportunity to travel with ouroutstanding Blair musiians aoard the Corinthian II, giving an entirely new andinomparaly deeper meaning to island hopping.

We look orward to weloming you aoard this summer as we set sail orClassic Islands of the Mediterranean. Please join us as we give an entirely newand inomparaly deeper meaning to island hopping.

Sinerely,

John Hindle, BA68, PhD81PresidentVanderilt Alumni Assoiation

P.S. At the drastically reduced rates, we expect the voyage to sell out quickly.Make your reservation today.


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Right: Maltas Palazzo Parisio, site of one of our

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Crse, Exre &Ej Sbme MscMeet Our AccompanyingMusicians We are pleased to have aoard with usour super musiians whose onerts athistori plaes ashore will e arrangedexlusively or travelers o this voyage.

Soprano Am Jarma is arequent perormer whoserepertoire ranges rom artsong to sared works, opera

to musial theatre, and romtraditional to new musi.Te Nashville ennessean has

alled hers an exquisite voie and the LosAngeles imeshas hailed her radiant tone andmoving phrasing.

Crsta Tea is the rstviolinist o the Blair StringQuartet and the Joseph Joahim

Proessor o Violin at the BlairShool o Musi at VanderiltUniversity. He has perormedwidely in many venues othnational and international.

Messa Rse has perormed togreat alaim as a ollaorativepianist in Russia, Argentina,and throughout the United

States. She is an alumna o theUniversity o Mihigan and theYale Shool o Musi.

At his New York deut atCarnegie Hall, Te New Yorkimespraised J Js as arst-rate perormer with surengers and a rm tehniqueasensitive instrumentalist. Te

Guitar Reviewdesried him asan unorgettale guitarist!

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Std leadersCARlA M. AnTonACCio, Chair o theDepartment o Classial Studies at DukeUniversity, is a eld arheologist whose

researh on the late Bronze Age and laterphases in the Aegean and Mediterranean hasspanned a areer o almost three deades.

JoSEF ChyTRy is Senior Adjunt Proessoro Critial Studies at the Caliornia Collegeo the Arts, University o Caliornia,Berkeley. He has also een a leturer in thehumanities at the University o Caliornia

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Saturday, July 28iStANbul, tky | eMbArKArrive in Istanul and transer to Corinthian II. (D)

Sunday, July 29ChioS, gc

Awaken this morning in Chios, the Greekisland laiming to e Homers irthplae. Teislands volani rok ormations and deepgreen valleys orge a landsape o stunningolor oppositions and intriate appearanes.Visit the 11th-entury Monastery o Nea Moni,a UNESCO World Heritage site and one othe most important elesiastial monumentsin Greee. Te monastery sits majestially in a

wooded vale and is deorated throughout withexquisite resoes and mosais. (B, L, D)

Monday, July 30SANtoriNi

From the sea, enjoy a eautiul view o the villageo Phira on Santorini. In the 2nd millennium b.c.,volani eruptions shrouded the island in a lanketo pumie and ash, preserving many uildings inthe town o Akrotiri. At the time o the eruptions,

Akrotiri was inhaited y a sophistiated BronzeAge soiety. Visit the Museum o Prehistori Tiraeore ontinuing to the unspoiled town o Oiaor time at leisure. Our musical perormance willtake place at the Nomikos Foundation. (B, L, D)

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Land in Crete, the island that was home othe Minoan ivilization, Europes rst. Inthe morning, visit Chania, perhaps Cretesloveliest ity, with its histori walled town andpituresque Venetian haror. Alternatively,you may tour Knossos, the most imposingMinoan palae o the island, or exploreCretes magnient southern ountry. In theaternoon, tour the town o Rethymnon, withits unmistakale Venetian harater. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, August 1 At SeAAttend letures and enjoy a concert aboard shipas we sail toward Malta. (B, L, D)

Thursday, August 2VAllettA, Maa

Corinthian IIwill enter the histori Grand Haroro Valletta, Maltas apital. In the morning exploreSt. Johns Co-Cathedral and the National Museumo Arhaeology. Ten its a short drive to theremarkale arxien emples, whih date ak to2800 b.c. Our music recital will be held in theornate salon o the Palazzo Parisio, a private palace

with stunning gardens and architecture. (B, L, D)

Friday, August 3 SeliNuNte

MotYA & SegeStA, Scy, iayCall at Marsala or a hoie o exursions thatwill reveal the wealth o the monuments o

The splendid Greek amphitheater in Segesta, Sicily

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Siily. Drive to Selinunte, the most westerlyGreek olony in Siily, ounded in 650 b.c. Ahighland overlooking the sea provides a tranquilsetting or the expansive ruins o what was oneamong the islands most progressive ities. Returnto the ship or lunh eore exploring the MuseoAnselmi, housed in a stone-vaulted warehouse.Its prime exhiit is a Puni warship disoveredo the oast, possily sunk during a naval attlein 241 b.c and rom whih a numer o relishave een reovered, inluding some intriguingontraand. Alternatively, drive to Motya, an8th-entury b.c. Phoeniian ommerial ase,ounded on a small island, now onneted toSiily y a auseway. Continue to Segesta or aglimpse o its magnient Dori temple, uilt in420 b.c. and ranked as one o the est-preservedanient Greek sites to e ound anywhere. Butwhat espeially ommends this site is its setting.Te ruins stand in majesti solitude atop a uolihill with virtually no modern-day struturesmarring the vista, making it easy to imagine whatSiily was like in anient times. (B, L, D)

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CAgliAri, SanaArrive in Cagliari, Sardinias apital, uilt on ahill aing the sea. Disemark and drive to thevillage o Barumini to visit Su Nuraxi, Sardiniasmost important and impressive nuraghi omplexand a UNESCO Heritage site. Ater lunhaoard ship, spend time at leisure to exploreCagliari on your own, or take an exursion toNora, whose anient remains date rom the

Carthaginian and Roman periods. (B, L, D)

Sunday, August 5boNiFACio, Csca, FancStroll through the striking village o Boniaio,with its winding medieval lanes and rightlyolored houses. Admire the ne Gothiarhiteture and dramati limestone lis.Attenda fnal recital aboard ship. (B, L, D)

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Disemark in Civitavehia and transer to theairport in Rome or return ights to the U.S. (B)

our the prinipal landmarks oIstanbul(pre-ruise) and/or Rome (post-ruise).Inluded: wo nights at the deluxe Pera PalaceHotel(Istanul) and/or Hotel Bernini Bristol(Rome) with reakast and one lunh; guidedsightseeing; and ship/hotel/airport transers.Please note that these extensions are at anadditional cost to the main voyage.

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The quaint, colorful harbor of Rethymnon, Crete

Spectacular mosaics adorn the ruins at Nora, Sardinia

The stunning cliffs of Bonifacio, Corsica

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In an era o mega ruise ships that arry thousandso passengers, Corinthian IIis a delightul alternative.More like a private yaht than a ruise ship, CorinthianIIaommodates only 114 guests in 57 suites.Corinthian IIs limited guest apaity, ne ailities,

and distintive style o operation attrat like-mindedtravelers who return again and again to enjoy itsustom-rated itineraries and a style o ruising that israrely ound today. More than just a ruise, eah voyageprovides a omprehensive experiene that reveals thesingular aspets o the destinations. Aoard, a sense oommunity and a spirit o amaraderie prevail.

All oCorinthian IIs suites ae outside, providingviews o the sea and landsape. Several have a private

alony. Tere are expansive open dek areas and otherailities, inluding a gym, lirary, eauty salon, twolounges, a sun dek with Jauzzi, and an outdoor ae.A spaious restaurant aommodates all guests in anopen, unassigned seating. Te uisine is outstanding,and the overall servie is efient and riendly whileunotrusive. An elevator serves all deks. A residentphysiian attends a well-equipped inrmary.

Served y 70 seasoned ofers and rew, Corinthian IIomplies with the latest international saety regulationsand is outtted with the most urrent navigationaltehnology.

CoRinThiAn iiThe superb Greek ruins of Selinunte, dating to the

5th centuryb.c.

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FoR RESERVATionS or inFoRMATio

9-night cruise aboard the all-suite,114-guest Corinthian II

Private recitals by accompanyingartists aboard ship and at exclusivevenues ashore

Complete program of toursand excursions

Welcome and farewell cocktail

receptions aboard ship All meals aboard ship, including house

wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunchand dinner

Open bar aboard ship throughoutthe cruise

Enrichment program of lecturesand discussions by accompanying

study leaders

Professional Travel DynamicsInternational tour staff

Complete pre-departure materials

Baggage handling and transfers abroadon the designated program arrival anddeparture dates

Port and embarkation taxes Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers

noT inCluDED: Airfare; visa and passport fees(if applicable); luggage and trip cancellationinsurance; meals, soft drinks, and alcoholicbeverages other than those specied above;personal expenses such as laundry, telephonecalls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuitiesto shipboard personnel


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EDeluxe suites on MagellanDeck with portholes andsitting area.225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252

$3,995 $7,995

DDeluxe suites on ColumbusDeck with window andsitting area.225 sq. ft. Suites 329 - 332

$4,495 $8,995

CDeluxe suites on MagellanDeck with portholesand sitting area.

235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262

$4,995 $9,995

BDeluxe suites on ColumbusDeck with windowand sitting area.235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348

$5,495 $10,995

ADeluxe suites on Marco PoloDeck with windowand sitting area.235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428

$5,995 $11,995

AADeluxe suites on Marco PoloDeck with forward and sidewindows and sitting area.

285 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415

$6,395 $12,795

VSDeluxe Veranda Suites onErickson Deck with privatebalcony and sitting area.300 sq. ft. Suites 505 - 512

$6,945 $13,895

PHSDeluxe Penthouse Suites onExplorer Deck with privatebalcony and sitting area.400 sq. ft. Suites 601 - 604

$7,495 $14,995

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Cators A & B ar avaab for soo travrs ata suppmt of $1,495 to th pr prso, douboccupacy rats.

The 2 -FOR-1 Rates are applicable tonew boookings only.

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Payment Schedule: A deposit o $1,500 per person is required toreserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may chargeyour deposit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard.Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are notaccepted or fnal payment. However, personal checks are accepted orboth deposits and fnal payment.cancellatIonS & refundS: All cancellations are subject to a $300 perperson ee. Cancellations received 61-90 days prior to departure will beassessed a penalty equal to 50% o the total program cost per person.Cancellations received within 60 days o departure are subject to 100%

cancellation penalties.InSurance: We strongly recommend the purchase o trip cancellationinsurance, which is available or coverage o expenses in conjunctionwith cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is alsorecommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation ina travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source oreimbursement.ItInerary: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements aresubject to change at the discretion o Travel Dynamics International.reSPonSIbIlIty: Please read careully the ollowing terms andconditions, which constitute the sole, legally enorceable agreementsbetween the passenger and Travel Dynamics International and the tourssponsoring organization. The passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vessels owner/operator,which will constitute the sole, legally enorceable terms o carriage or

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he/she and/or their dependents, minors or others covered thereby donot have any mental, physical or other condition o disability that couldcreate a hazard or them or other passengers. We reserve the right todecline to accept or to decline to retain any person as a member o anytour should such persons health, condition or actions adversely aector threaten the welare or saety o other passengers or impede the tour.Baggage or valuables brought on the tour shall be transported, handledor stored at the passengers risk entirely, and, we shall bear no liabilityor responsibility or any damage or other loss thereto. Passenger ticketsare not transerable and are not subject to alteration by the passenger.No suit shall be maintainable against the carrier, or vessel, or any losses,accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including deathor other types o bodily injury) o the passengers, unless written notice othe claim, with ull particulars, is delivered to the carrier or its agents at itsofce at the port o sailing or at the port o termination within six monthsrom the day when such incident occurred. In no event shall any suchsuit or any claim against the carrier or vessel or any losses, accidents,damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or othertypes o bodily injury) o the passenger be maintainable unless such suitis commenced within one year rom the day when the incident causingsuch losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury(including death or other types o bodily injury) o the passenger occurs,notwithstanding any provision o law o any state or country to thecontrary. Resolution o any disputes arising hereunder shall be broughtwithin the United States District Court or the Southern District o NewYork, pursuant to the applicable general maritime law, and applying theapplicable general maritime law and Federal maritime statutes.rateS: Tour costs are based upon current airares, taris, and currencyvalues. While we do everything possible to maintain the listed prices,they are subject to change.fuel SuPPlement: Travel Dynamics International reserves the right to

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