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ABOARD THE CLELIA II

THE CULTURAL TREASURES OF SICILY ARE UNSURPASSED.For 3,000 years, wave after wave of cultures, ideas and artistic techniqueshave swept over this beautiful Mediterranean island, leaving in their wakesublime temples, great cities, captivating villages and extraordinary worksof art. Next spring, we invite you to join us on a special voyage aroundSicily’s shores during our Stanford Sicily College, May 25 to June 4.

Stanford classicist professor Marsh McCall leads our journey that includesa treasure trove of riches – from the spectacular artistic achievements of

the Byzantine era, with its magnificent frescoes, mosaics and other opu-lent works of art. Take in the simplicity and grace of the Doric tem-

ples of the ancient Greeks, the exquisite architecture of the Moorsand the colossal works of the Romans. At Agrigento, Syracuseand Segesta see why Sicily is often called an “open air museum,”as a multitude of incomparable and well-preserved architectur-al remains are scattered across the island.

Discover Sicily’s inviting towns, starting in grand Palermo andincluding medieval Erice, picturesque Cefalu and Monreale,with its Norman Cathedral. And witness some of the most

breathtaking vistas found anywhere in the Mediterranean: theglorious view from Agrigento, where superb Doric temples over-

look the sea; beautiful Taormina, clinging to the edge of MountTauro, from where we have a majestic view of volcanic Mount Etna;

and the Baroque towns of Noto, Ispica, Modica and Ragusa, locatedamidst stunning landscapes.

Aboard the all-suite Clelia II, we explore the awe-inspiring places wheregreat ideas and civilizations converged and flourished. Sharing this spectac-ular voyage with us is the Association of Yale Alumni and Yale ClassicsProfessor Susanna Morton Braund. For moreinformation about our itinerary, call programcoordinator Whitney Stull at (650) 724-4981or email her at whitneyj@stanford.edu. Wehope you join us as we discover the manyfaces of Sicily.

Sincerely,

Liz O’Prey Walker, ’89Director, Stanford Travel/Study

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FACULTYMARSH McCALL is Professor of Classics and

former Dean of Stanford’s Continuing Studies

Program. He received his PhD in Classics at

Harvard in 1965 and subsequently taught at Harvard, Johns

Hopkins and UC Berkeley. Since his arrival at Stanford in 1976, he

has served three times as chairman of the Classics Department, as Associate

Dean of Undergraduate Studies and as chairman of the Western Culture

Program committee. In 1991 he was awarded the Dinkelspiel

Award for outstanding service to undergraduate educa-

tion. In 1992-93 Professor McCall was elected Visiting

Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he is now

an honorary member. He returned to Oxford in 1999

as a Visiting Fellow at Merton College, and in 2002 at

St. Peter’s College. In June 2000, he received Stanford’s

Phi Beta Kappa Teacher of the Year award. During

our program he integrates discussions of the

ancient sites we visit into broader themes of

Greek and Roman history and the profound

stories of myth and tragedy.

HIGHLIGHTSEXPERIENCE SICILY’S “OPEN-AIR MUSEUM”Discover the diverse historical legacy of an island at the crossroads of civilizations,where Greek temples and theaters, Romanvillas, Norman cathedrals and medievaltowns intermingle under a blanket ofByzantine, Arab, and other Mediterraneaninfluences.

EXPLORE ART & ARCHITECTUREFrom the extraordinary mosaics of bustlingPalermo and nearby Monreale, to theserene streets and beautiful Baroque architecture of the hidden-gem towns inthe southeast, this wonderful itinerarytraverses idyllic Sicily at a comfortablepace, allowing for in-depth discovery.

SEE SPECTACULAR SETTINGSAbsorb fantastic views from Taormina’sboldly set Greek theatre, looming highabove the sea and below towering Mt. Etna. Soak in the stupendous vistafrom the hilltop medieval town of Erice.And, wander the cozy streets under animposing crag in the nicely nestled porttown of Cefalu.

“Professor Marsh McCall’s reputation was a decisive factor

in my choice of this trip.”

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Tuesday, May 25DEPART USA Depart the United States for Palermo,Sicily.

Wednesday, May 26PALERMO, SICILYArrive in Palermo, Sicily’s capital. Trans-fer to the port and embark Clelia II.Spend the balance of the day at leisure.This evening, the captain hosts a wel-come cocktail reception and dinner. CLEL IA I I (D )

Thursday, May 27PALERMO / MONREALE /PALERMOPalermo is one of Europe’s most visu-ally stunning and energetic cities. Builtaround a spacious bay against MountPellegrino, Palermo, the ancientPanormus, was founded by thePhoenicians in 827 B.C. A hub of theisland since the ninth century A.D. whenit came under Saracen rule, Palermobecame one of Europe’s greatest cities by the 12th century when the Normanstook control. Renowned for the wealthof its court, Palermo has inherited a

tremendous artistic legacy. Tour theArchaeological Museum and view its col-lection of metopes (stone carvings) fromthe Selinunte temples; La Martoranachurch, noted for its beautiful mosaics;and the glorious Cappella Palatina, oneof Italy’s finest works of art. In the after-noon, travel to the small medieval townof Monreale to visit its famed NormanCathedral and elegant Cloister.Constructed from 1174 to 1184 byWilliam II, the interior contains a mag-nificent series of mosaics. Return to Palermo in the early evening with timeat leisure to wander its streets independ-ently. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Friday, May 28PALERMO / CEFALU / PALERMOFrom Palermo travel to the smallmedieval port town of Cefalu, nestledbetween the sea and a rocky promontory.The Romanesque cathedral dominatesthe town’s landscape, towering over itsnetwork of narrow streets and ascendingterraces. A collaborative effort of Arab,Byzantine and Norman artisans, thecathedral’s interior contains a splendidvault covered with beautiful Byzantinemosaics. Return to Palermo and set sailfor Messina. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

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Saturday, May 29MESSINA / TAORMINA / MESSINAAfter a morning at sea, Clelia II navi-gates the Strait of Messina, the mytho-logical site of Scylla and Charybdis, anddocks in Messina for an excursion to oneof the most beautifully situated towns in Italy. Clinging to the edge of MountTauro, Taormina looks out to the seaand the dramatic cone of Mount Etna. A Greek colony was founded here in 403 B.C. and prospered throughout theHellenistic and Roman periods. Visit themagnificent Greek Theater, which offersdramatic views of Etna and the Siciliancoastline. Enjoy time at leisure to strollalong the town’s streets and alleywaysand admire Taormina’s impressive architecture and lovely gardens. We are docked overnight in Messina. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Sunday, May 30MESSINA / SYRACUSE Sail along Sicily’s east coast and arrivethis afternoon at Syracuse, which oncerivaled Athens as the most important cityof the ancient world. Visit the spectacu-lar 15,000-seat Greek Theater, amongthe most impressive to survive fromantiquity; the elliptical Roman Amphithe-ater, one of the largest of its kind; andthe Archaeological Museum, which contains an extensive collection of rareSicilian artifacts. We dock in Syracusetonight. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Monday, May 31SYRACUSE / NOTO/ ISPICA /MODICA / RAGUSA / POZZALO Today explore Sicily’s southeast region,known for its Baroque towns. Begin atNoto, a Baroque jewel situated in aplateau surrounded by olive and almondgroves, and continue to Ispica, drivingpast the Cava d’Ispica, an eight-milegorge filled with cliffside dwellings fromthe Neolithic period. Enjoy lunch atModica, located on the other side of thegorge. A city with distinctive Baroquearchitecture, Modica is divided into twosections: the lower town, whose streetsare lined with palazzi, and the uppertown, dominated by a castle. FromModica, drive through spectacular

scenery to reach Ragusa, whose oldtown, Ragusa Ibla, was destroyed by anearthquake in 1693. Thankfully, thetown was rebuilt, preserving its medievalappearance. Reboard the ship at the port of Pozzallo, where Clelia II docksfor the night. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Tuesday, June 1LICATA / PIAZZA ARMERINA /LICATA / PORTO EMPEDOCLEFrom Licata, drive inland to tour Sicily’sfinest Roman site, the Imperial RomanVilla. Located outside Piazza Armerina, a town situated amid wooded hills, thevilla was built in palatial proportions in the third century A.D. as the summerhome of a wealthy owner. The floors of the building are decorated with multi-colored mosaics of superb quality.Following lunch at a local restaurant,return to Licata and sail for PortoEmpedocle. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Wednesday, June 2PORTO EMPEDOCLE / AGRIGENTO / MARSALAThis morning take an excursion to near-by Agrigento. Set on a ridge facing thesea, Agrigento’s series of superb Dorictemples are perhaps the most captivatingof Sicily’s Greek remains. View theTemple of Hercules, constructed in thesixth century B.C.; the remarkablypreserved Temple of Concord; and theTemple of Juno, noted for its graceful

proportions. Visit the ArchaeologicalMuseum with its extraordinary collectiondevoted to finds from the surroundingarea. Return to Porto Empedocle to reboard Clelia II and spend the afternoon sailing along the coast ofSicily. We dock overnight in Marsala. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Thursday, June 3MARSALA / ERICE / SEGESTA /CASTELLAMARE DI GOLFO /PALERMOFrom Marsala drive to the town of Erice,perched on a high plateau with gloriousviews of the sea. The site was famed inantiquity for its temple dedicated to thegoddess of love – the Phoenician Astarte,Grecian Aphrodite, or Roman Venus.Continue to Segesta to view its unfinishedtemple, situated in majestic solitude atopa rural hill. Begun in 424 B.C., it is one of the grandest Doric monuments to survive from antiquity. Reboard the shipin the afternoon at the small port ofCastellamare di Golfo and cruise aroundthe northwestern tip of Sicily to Palermo,arriving in the evening. Enjoy our festivefarewell reception on board tonight. CLEL IA I I (B ,L ,D)

Friday, June 4PALERMO /DISEMBARKATION / USADisembark this morning and transfer to the airport for return flights to theUnited States. (B )

nINFORMATIONDATESMay 25 to June 4, 2004 (11 days)

SIZELimited to 88 participants

INCLUDEDTen-day cruise aboard the deluxe Clelia IISoft drinks, house wine, beer, mineral water,coffee and tea included with all meals Wine with welcome and farewell dinnersand at all meals while cruising Completeprogram of tours as described, including allshore excursions and entrance fees Lectureprogram, study materials and pre-departureinformation Transfers and baggage handling for all passengers booked on thegroup flights Port dues and embarkationtaxes Gratuities to shipboard personnel,porters, waiters, resident guides and driversfor all group excursions Minimal medical,evacuation and assistance insurance Experienced professional tour manager toassist you throughout.

NOT INCLUDEDU.S. domestic and international airfare anddeparture taxes Passport expenses Airport transfers for those not on the groupflights Trip-cancellation/interruption andbaggage insurance Optional excursions ordeviations from the scheduled tour Excessbaggage charges Meals not specified in theitinerary Dishes and beverages not part of included meals Laundry Telephone,internet and fax charges, room service andother items of a personal nature.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENTA $1,000 deposit is required to hold spacefor the 2004 Sicily College. Send your checkpayable to “Stanford Alumni Association,”or charge instructions, with your completedapplication form to the address on the mail-ing panel. Final payment is due no laterthan February 25, 2004.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDSFor individual cancellations, deposits arerefundable, less a $150-per-person cancel-lation fee, until February 25, 2004. Afterthat date, refunds cannot be made unless the trip is full and your space is resold. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance.

Deluxe suites on Columbus and Marco Polo Decks with three windows and sitting area. 215 sq. ft.$6,730 per person sharing; single $8,080

Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with three portholes and sitting area. 285 sq. ft.$7,330 per person sharing; single $8,800

Deluxe suites on Columbus, Marco Polo and Erikson Decks with three windows and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.$8,030 per person sharing; single $9,640

Deluxe suites on Erikson Deck with three windows facing forward and sitting area. 285 sq. ft.$8,830 per person sharing

Deluxe Veranda Suites on Explorer Deck with sitting area and private balcony. 260 sq. ft.$10,730 per person sharing

Deluxe Apartment Suites on Erikson Deck with separate bedroom and livingroom, three windows each and two bathrooms. 450 sq. ft.$12,930 per person sharing

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The all-suite Clelia II marks a new standard in

small-ship, luxury cruise travel. This elegant pri-

vate yacht accommodates 88 guests in 44 suites,

the smallest of which measures 215 square feet. Each suite

affords ocean views and is appointed with a sitting area or

separate living room, twin or queen-size beds, spacious

closets, color TV and VCR, mini-bar and bathroom with

marble vanity and teak floor. Clelia II is staffed by 60

European officers and crew. Public facilities include two

lounges, a restaurant in which all guests are accommodat-

ed at a single unassigned seating, library, gym, steam bath,

beauty salon, boutique, swimming pool and ample deck

areas for relaxing and sunbathing. An elevator serves all

decks. Clelia II complies with the latest international and

U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations, and is outfitted with

the most up-to-date navigational and communications

technology as well as with retractable fin stabilizers for

smooth sailing. A versatile launch transports guests ashore

in comfort when the ship is at anchor. The limited guest

capacity, the excellence of design, craftsmanship and mate-

rial, and its overall spaciousness and intimate ambience

make Clelia II the ideal vessel for distinctive cruise travel.

S H I P S P E C I F I C A T I O N S :Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 ft. Beam: 50 ft. Draft: 12 ft. Flag: Bahamas

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* Three singles available at the single rate above. Additional singles available at 1.5 times the share rate.

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TERMS ANDCONDITIONSINSURANCE Stanford Travel/Study provides all travel-ers with minimal medical, accident andevacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policyis intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on thisprogram. We strongly encourage that you subscribe to optional baggage andtrip-cancellation insurance. A brochureoffering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one weekafter we receive your deposit.

ELIGIBILITYWe encourage membership in the AlumniAssociation; the College cost for non-members is $75 more than the members’price. Stanford alumni may becomeAnnual ($75) or Life ($495) Members.Stanford parents, faculty, staff, interns, residents and fellows may becomeInstallment Members ($90 down,$115/year for four years) or Life Members($495). Non-alumni may become Life

Affiliates (one-time fee, $650). Parents andtheir children under 21 may travel on onemembership.

RESPONSIBILITY The Stanford Alumni Association,Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger withrespect to transportation and ship arrange-ments and exercise every care possible indoing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident,delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor-coach, launch or any other conveyanceused in carrying out this program or forthe acts or defaults of any company orperson engaged in conveying the passengeror in carrying out the arrangements of theprogram. We cannot accept any responsi-bility for losses or additional expenses dueto delay or changes in air or other services,sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine,force majeure or other causes beyond ourcontrol. All such losses or expenses willhave to be borne by the passenger as tourrates provide arrangements only for thetime stated. We reserve the right to makesuch alterations to this published itineraryas may be deemed necessary. The right is

reserved to cancel any program prior todeparture in which case the entire pay-ment will be refunded without furtherobligation on our part. The right is alsoreserved to decline to accept or retain anyperson as a member of the program. Norefund will be made for an unused portionof any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties.Baggage is carried at the owner’s riskentirely. It is understood that the ship’sticket, when issued, shall constitute thesole contract between the passenger andthe cruise company. The airlines concernedare not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the AlumniAssociation, Stanford University nor ouroperators accept liability for any carrier’scancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket connected with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in August, 2003and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates,tariffs or fuel charges.

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“It was an incredibly educational

trip. The places were unique and therefore

one cannot choose a favorite.”

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