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 associat ion

MOOR ISH MONUMENTS A ND CHR IST I A N CELEBR AT IONS

March 25 to Apr i l 6, 2015

AndaluciaWalk

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

HighlightsD I N E alfresco and sample the finest cuisine of the region: the world’s best ham, the freshest Atlantic fish and divine roast meats.

S TAY in famous Spanish paradors, located in some of the finest buildings in Spain, each a historic monument in its own right.

E X P L O R E the Alhambra, the ornate fortress complex that was the last outpost of the Moorish Empire in Spain, and visit Granada’s cathedral, last resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella.

When I was a student studying at the Stanford Overseas Center in northern Spain, we made a lengthy exploration of Andalucia. My classmates and I were capti-vated, as I’m sure you’ll be, with the rugged landscape, Moorish cities, and vibrant music and dance of flamenco. This Walk takes us through southern Spain during Semana Santa, where we will observe elaborate processions of participants carry-ing lifelike sculptures of Easter scenes during Holy Week. En route to the magni-ficent Alhambra in Granada, we stop in Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema and Ronda. Join us next spring!

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

COVER: THE ALHAMBRA, GRANADA

BULL ARENA, SEVILLE

EASTER, GRANADA

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 25 & 26U.S. / SEVILLE, SPAINDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Seville. Upon arrival on Thursday, transfer to our cen-trally located hotel. This evening at a welcome reception try some of the famous specialties of Andalucia. HOTEL ALFONSO XIII

FRIDAY, MARCH 27SEVILLEAfter breakfast at our hotel, join fellow travelers for a walk along the narrow twisting streets of Seville and a visit to the extraordinary Gothic cathedral before pausing for a lunch of fried fish or Spanish ham at an open-air tapas bar. The afternoon is free for us to continue our wanderings, maybe taking in the Duchess of Medinaceli’s palace or the famous bullring and tower of gold. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. HOTEL ALFONSO

XIII (B,D)

SATURDAY, MARCH 28SEVILLE / CORDOBAToday we take the high-speed train from Seville to Córdoba,

a distance of 80 miles, which we will travel in little over half an hour. Our visit to this historic town includes the Mosque, one of the greatest works of Muslim architecture to be found on any continent, as well as the ancient Jewish quarter. We return to Seville by rail. HOTEL ALFONSO XIII (B,L)

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 ( PALM SUNDAY )SEVILLE / JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA / ARCOS DE LA FRONTERAWe begin today with a visit to Seville’s famous Moorish alcazar after which we drive from Seville to Jerez de la Frontera, home of the sherry bodegas. After lunch, visit the town’s Moorish castle and cathedral. In the afternoon, we continue to Arcos de la Frontera, where we stay for two nights in a beautiful old parador, built in typical Andalusian style centered on an open patio and located on the dramatic main square of this beautiful town. Tonight, in this most evocative of southern towns, the famous Easter processions begin. HOTEL PARADOR DE ARCOS (B,L,D)

MONDAY, MARCH 30ARCOS DE LA FRONTERAToday we hike through the farmland of southern Spain. This is a spectacularly beautiful countryside with open pastures and arable land combined with dramatic scenery of low mountain scrub where genista, cistus and countless herbs perfume our walk. In the afternoon, return to Arcos de la Frontera for dinner and another chance to view the Semana Santa (or Holy Week) processions. HOTEL PARADOR DE

ARCOS (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, MARCH 31ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA / GRAZALEMAToday we depart Arcos de la Frontera and head east for a walk through dramatic mountain scenery of limestone cliffs and circling eagles, stopping for a picnic lunch by an isolated whitewashed farmhouse. In the afternoon, we continue over a ridge to the most beautiful of all the whitewashed villages, Grazalema, where we spend two nights at a local hotel in the heart of the village. PUERTA

DE LA VILLA (B,L,D)

Seville

Ronda

Grazalema

Granada

Córdoba

Arcos dela Frontera

Jerez de laFrontera

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Río Guadalquivir

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1GRAZALEMA / BENAOCAZ / UBRIQUEToday we go on a morning walk through some of the most magnificent scenery of our trip on our way to the tiny Moorish village of Benaocaz where we have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a short walk along an ancient Roman roadway down to the town of Ubrique before returning to Grazalema by vehicle. PUERTA DE LA VILLA (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, APRIL 2GRAZALEMA / BENAOJAN / RONDAToday begins with a walk through Libar on a full-day trip to the village of Benaoján. From there continue to Ronda, one of the most beautiful and dramatically situated towns in Spain. This evening, Holy Thursday, watch Easter processions on Spain’s second-most important day, after Easter Sunday, for Pascal processions. PARADOR DE RONDA (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, APRIL 3RONDAEnjoy a free day in Ronda to explore the town or go on an optional walk across rolling farmland to a dramatic gorge.

The walkers will return by train to Ronda. This evening the most famous of Ronda’s processions takes place, the Silent Procession of the Virgin accompanied by flamenco laments. PARADOR DE RONDA (B,D)

SATURDAY, APRIL 4RONDA / GRANADAThis morning we set off for Granada, the last outpost of the Moorish Empire in Spain, which reigned from 711 to 1492. Our first visit is to the remarkable Alhambra, which ranks among the greatest works of architec-ture in the world. We stop for lunch before continuing our exploration of the fortress complex of the Moors, which includes visits to the Generalife gardens and the castle of the Alcazaba. Our hotel is located on the Alhambra hill within easy walking distance of the Alham-bra’s wonders. ALHAMBRA PALACE

(B,L)

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 (EASTER)GRANADAToday we explore both Christian and Moorish Granada. At the cathedral view the last resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella, the Catholic monarchs, in a splendid royal chapel. Also explore the old Moorish town of the Albaicín on foot, working our way through tiny alleys and past the famous gypsy caves of Sacromonte to visit the most important monuments of the Christian and Moorish periods. The final processions of Semana Santa take place today, Easter Sunday, in this great city. Gather for a farewell reception before dinner this evening. ALHAMBRA PALACE (B,D)

MONDAY, APRIL 6GRANADA / U.S.After breakfast depart for the Granada airport for flights to the U.S. (B)

SEVILLE

D A T E SMarch 25 to April 6, 2015 (13 days)

S I Z ELimited to 32 participants

C O S T *$8,995 per person, double occupancy$10,995 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

I N C L U D E D11 nights of hotel accommodations 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers for all group activities All tours as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book 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 Pass-port and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insur-ance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, 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 Iberia Airlines from San Francisco to Seville and return from Granada is approximately $1,200 as of May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this to be a moderately strenuous and physically demanding program that involves a great deal of walking. Our walks range in length from five to 10 miles per day, with a daily average of about six miles. Some days offer two walk options, with varying distances and levels of difficulty. The terrain of Andalucia includes mountain ridges, rolling hills and valleys, open farmland and dense forests. Trails may be uneven, rocky or muddy and involve significant uphill and/or downhill grades. All participants must be able to navigate rocky paths without the assistance of handrails or tour staff. Several of our daily excursions might be considered by some participants to be hikes rather than walks. However, if you are in good shape and active, you should have no problem keeping up with the group. Sturdy, well-fitting and broken-in hiking shoes with ankle support are essential. To participate fully in this walking tour, you need to be physically fit, agile and used to moderate exercise. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Trip Information

CORDOBA

GREAT MOSQUE, CORDOBA GRANADA

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold your space. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?andalucia2015. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of partici-pation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are 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 protec-tion 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 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.

Eligibility We 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/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 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 carry-ing 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 2014 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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S H A H Z A D B A S H I R grew up in Pakistan and came to the United States to attend college in 1987. Professor Bashir’s research is concerned with the intellectual and social history of Islamic societies from the 14th century to the present. He is currently working on the way the past has been made an object of knowledge in societies where Persian was the dominant literary language. “My constant interest in the different projects I have worked on,” says Professor Bashir, “has been the issue of the relationship between human ideas and historical development. Spain is a fantastic case for such exploration because of its vibrant history of intercultural and interreligious interaction.” During our program, Professor Bashir will lecture on the religious and literary history of Spain during the medieval and early modern periods.

— Professor, religious studies, Stanford University — Editor, Under the Drones (2012); author, Sufi Bodies

(2011), Fazlallah Astarabadi and the Hurufis (2005) and Messianic Hopes and Mystical Visions (2003)

— BA, Amherst College; PhD, Yale University

Faculty Leader

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“As with previous Stanford trips, I found this one very well-planned, expertly led and a rich travel, cul-tural and histori-cal experience.”L O I S M I L L E R , ’ 6 2 , A N D A L U C I A W A L K , 2 0 12

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