a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

Middle East Suitcase SeminarRelations with the West: Historical Perspectives

March 18 to Apr i l 1, 2011

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

The Middle East has long fascinated

Western travelers, and Stanford alumni in

particular. In 1992 Stanford travelers were

accorded special permission to be the first-

ever alumni travel group to visit the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia. This trip continues our landmark

exploration of ancient Arabia, tracing Arab culture

as it expanded northward through the Levant.

We’ll see great sites of antiquity such as Petra

and Mada’in Salih, and glittering skyscrapers

rising from the desert in Saudi Arabia.

Knowledge of the Middle East is critical in these

times and you will return from this trip with an

in-depth understanding that could not be

gained by any other means. Please join us

for an unforgettable adventure!

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

HighlightsC O N V E R S E with scientists, educators and students and learn about current efforts toward scientific achievement and innovation in Saudi Arabia.

D I S C O V E R the significant role played by the Islamic faith in daily life and in national decision-making.

E X P L O R E the hidden treasures of these ancient lands, including the 2,000-year-old, rose-red city of Petra.

UMAYYAD MOSQUE

NABATAEAN TOMBS, MADA’IN SALIH

FRONT COVER IMAGE: JEDDAH; BACK COVER IMAGE: THE SIQ, ENTRANCE TO PETRA

Damascus

Amman

Petra

Tabuk

Al UlaMada’in Salih

Taima

Riyadh

Al Khobar

Jeddah

S A U D I A R A B I A

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JORDAN

SYRIA

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 18 & 19U.S. / RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Riyadh, arriving on Saturday evening. INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH

SUNDAY, MARCH 20RIYADHDiscover the capital city, Riyadh, a shining example of contemporary Saudi Arabia with its stunning modern architecture towering over desert landscapes. Visit the National Museum, considered one of the best museums in the Middle East. Travel outside the city to the King Abdul Aziz Horse Center and marvel at the Arabian horse, whose bloodlines are found in nearly every modern breed of riding horse. Gather this evening for a special welcome reception and dinner. INTERCONTINENTAL

RIYADH (B,L,D)

MONDAY, MARCH 21RIYADH / AL KHOBARThe Diplomatic Quarter is a showcase for some of the world’s best-known architects and offers a glimpse into the extensive

international presence in Riyadh. Enjoy a special visit to the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority to learn about its work supporting modern urban development in Saudi Arabia. En route to the airport, stop at a local camel market and observe the time-honored tradition of buying and selling camels. This evening fly to Dammam and transfer to Al Khobar. MERIDIEN AL KHOBAR (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, MARCH 22AL KHOBARDiscover the economic engine that drives the kingdom with a specially arranged visit to Saudi Aramco, the state-owned national oil company, which is also believed to be the most profitable company in the world. Tour the 25,000-square-foot Saudi Aramco Exhibit in Dhahran, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to describing the process of locating, pumping and distributing oil, and to energy education. MERIDIEN AL KHOBAR (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23JEDDAHFly this morning to Jeddah, then visit the newly opened King Abdullah University of

Science and Technology and meet with members of its international community of scientists, educators and students. INTERCONTINENTAL

JEDDAH (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, MARCH 24JEDDAHMost of Jeddah’s sites lie along a circuit of old city walls. In the privileged company of a leading expert on Jeddah’s historic preservation, tour the Old City on foot, visiting the souk, the city gates and local houses distinguished by their traditional carved wooden architecture. End the day with a hot cup of tea served on the roof of the historic Naseef House, the former home of one of Jeddah’s main trading families. Enjoy the spectacular view and listen to the mesmerizing evening call to prayer sung out from the tops of countless minarets around the city. INTERCONTINENTAL JEDDAH (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, MARCH 25JEDDAH / AL ULAEnjoy a private tour of the Safayet Benzagr Museum, named after the artist whose work depicts the folk culture and Bedouin heritage of

Itinerary

Damascus

Amman

Petra

Tabuk

Al UlaMada’in Salih

Taima

Riyadh

Al Khobar

Jeddah

S A U D I A R A B I A

E G Y P T

ISRAEL

JORDAN

SYRIA

DeadSea

Re d

Se a

MediterraneanSea

PersianGulf

Saudi Arabia. Travel overland to the small town of Al Ula. ARAC HOTEL (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26AL ULA / MADA’IN SALIHThe mud-brick village of Al Ula, surrounded by an incredible landscape of arid sandstone, was located on an ancient trade route and played an important role in the frankincense trade. Stroll through its streets and visit the local museum. Travel northeast to Mada’in Salih, the ancient Nabataean site and sister city to Petra. This was also one of the main stations of the Hijaz railroad built by the Turks in 1905 and is famous as the site of attacks launched on the railroad by Lawrence of Arabia. ARAC HOTEL (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, MARCH 27TAIMA / TABUKTravel northwest across the vast Saudi interior to Tabuk, stopping en route in Taima to view the largest and oldest water well in the kingdom, dating back to the time of the Babylonians. The collections at the local museum also provide insight into the region’s colorful history as part of the ancient Midian Kingdom. Upon arrival in

Tabuk this afternoon, see the old Hijaz railway and Tabuk’s Islamic fort. TABUK SAHARA HOTEL

(B,L,D)

MONDAY, MARCH 28TABUK / PETRA, JORDANDrive through the scenic Hesma Valley to the border, continuing into Jordan for a seaside luncheon in Aqaba. Arrive in Petra this afternoon. BEIT ZAMAN (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, MARCH 29PETRASpend the day exploring the magnificent rose-red city of Petra. The ancient Nabataean capital was built more than 2,000 years ago and disappeared from most maps until 1812. Choose to approach Petra either on foot or on horseback, then stroll through the nearly 4,000-foot-long Siq, a narrow winding wadi (dry riverbed canyon), to reach the ancient city’s astounding monuments, including the awe-inspiring Treasury. BEIT ZAMAN (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30PETRA / DEAD SEATravel along the Desert Highway to Madaba to view an impressive assemblage of Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, including the 6th-century mosaic map of

Jerusalem. Visit Mount Nebo, where Moses was ostensibly given a view of the land God promised to the Jews and where, according to Jewish and Christian tradition, Moses died and was buried. From Mount Nebo, gaze across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea toward Jerusalem and Bethlehem. KEMPINSKI HOTEL ISHTAR (B,L)1

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MARCH 31 & APRIL 1DEAD SEA / AMMAN / U.S.Spend the day seaside at the Dead Sea. Float freely in the salty and buoyant water, and enjoy the cosmetic qualities of the legendary Dead Sea mud. Gather this evening for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Transfer to Amman’s international airport for late evening or early morning flights to the U.S.KEMPINSKI HOTEL ISHTAR (B,D–3/31)

of the legendary Dead Sea mud. Gather this evening for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Transfer to Amman’s international airport for late evening or early morning flights to the U.S.KEMPINSKI HOTEL ISHTAR (B,D–3/31)

SUNRISE OVER THE DEAD SEA

What to ExpectWe consider this program to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily programs involve two to five miles of walking, often on uneven terrain. Our journey at times requires several hours of travel by motorcoach, the longest drives being up to six hours. On-tour flight schedules are subject to changes, which may necessitate changes to the published schedule. Medical care and facilities are available in the major cities we visit in Saudi Arabia and Jordan; however, accessibility, especially in rural areas, may be limited, and standards of medical services may vary. Participants must be physically fit and in active good health. In accordance with Islamic religious customs, women will be required to wear the provided abayas, or outer coverings, throughout Saudi Arabia. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

ExtensionOPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION TO DAMASCUSAPRIL 1 TO 5, 2011

Begin our journey in Jerash, Jordan, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the Middle East whose ruins were buried for centuries by desert sand. Drive across the border to the Syrian capital of Damascus. Discover its key historical and architectural highlights, including the magnificent Umayyad Mosque and the meticulously restored 18th-century Azem Palace. Explore the extensive Souq al-Hamidiyya, Old Damascus’ main covered bazaar, and visit the National Museum. Details and a reservation form will be sent to confirmed participants.confirmed participants.

RIYADH DAMASCUS

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000 deposit is required to hold space for the Middle East Suitcase Seminar. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure.

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 traveling on this program. We strongly recom-mend 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. Stanford alumni may become Annual ($75) or Life ($495) Members. Stanford parents, faculty, staff, interns, residents and fellows may become Installment Members ($90 down, $115/year for four years) or Life Members ($495). Nonalumni may become Life Affiliates (one-time fee, $650). Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit www.stanfordalumni.org/member-ship 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 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. 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 June 2010 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

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D A T E SMarch 18 to April 1, 2011 (15 days)

S I Z ELimited to 29 participants

C O S T *$10,995 per person, double occupancy$12,995 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

I N C L U D E D13 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions

Bottled water on excursions Abayas and headscarves for female travelers Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers for all group activities All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary On-tour commercial flights Visas (for U.S. citizens) Transfers and baggage handling on March 19 and April 1 or April 5 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 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 S

International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on Lufthansa from San Francisco to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and from Amman, Jordan, to San Francisco via Frankfurt is approximately $1,289 as of June 2010 and is subject to change without notice. Information on recommended flight itineraries will be sent by our designated agent.

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DAVID ABERNETHY, professor emeritus of political science, specializes in the history and politics of non-Western countries. His book The Dynamics of Global Dominance: European Overseas Empires, 1415-1980 (Yale, 2000), which surveys the rise and fall of European empires, compares the West’s historic role in the Middle East and in other world regions.

Professor Abernethy will draw on Travel/Study experiences in Morocco and Egypt in his lectures on “Arab Relations with the West Since Napoleon’s 1798 Invasion of Egypt.” Among the topics he will address are 19th-century Arab reactions to the military, technological and economic dominance of European countries and the decline of Ottoman imperial power; the geopolitics of World War I in the Middle East; British and French mandate rule in the interwar period; the impact of the creation of the state of Israel on its Arab neighbors and on Muslim-Jewish relations throughout the region; and key events and trends in post-1945 relations between the United States and Arab countries.

Joined the department of political science at Stanford in 1965, retiring in 2002

Recipient of two Dean’s awards for teaching excellence, the Alumni Association’s Richard W. Lyman Award for faculty volunteer service and the Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for contributions to undergraduate education

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“A wonderful combination of learning about very different lands and cultures, their past and their present; adventure; and group spirit. A reminder of the power of place and history, and of the similarities among us all.” C AT H E R I N E M AY E R , ’ 6 7 | R E D S E A C O L L E G E , 2 0 0 8

Middle East Suitcase SeminarRelations with the West: Historical Perspectives

March 18 to Apr i l 1, 2011