Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018Featured Trip Scholar: James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

DISCOVER the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a 2,500-year-old Greek temple

VISIT Agrigento, whose Valley of the Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world

EXPLORE the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab mosques, and Byzantine mosaics

ENJOY an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene from The Leopard was filmed

TRAVELING WITH YOUJames M. Redfield, LAB’50, AB’54, PhD’61, is the Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Committee on Social Thought, Program on the Ancient World, Department of Anthropology, and the College at the University of Chicago. He has written Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector; The Locrian Maidens: Love and Death in Greek Italy;

and articles on Homer, Herodotus, Plato, and Greek society, especially the ancient Greeks of Italy. His teaching is focused on Greek language, literature, and social history as they can be understood through theories of modern linguistics and anthropology. He received the Quantrell Teaching Award for 1965 and 1987.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, Families, and Friends,

Seductive Sicily, that stepping stone between Europe and Africa, bears traces of the many civilizations that have conquered her, from the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, to the Arabs, Normans, and more. Please join us in October of 2018 to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. Autumn, when the heat and crowds of summer are gone, is the perfect time to discover Sicily’s pearls of antiquity aboard a four-masted barque. We are delighted that James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus, will be leading this program. An authority on the ancient Greeks of Italy, Dr. Redfield will be joined by a curator from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Harvard University professor, and other distinguished experts.

Embark Sea Cloud in Valletta, Malta, and step ashore in Syracuse, once Athens’ rival in wealth and culture. Discover its well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome us for a tour. In Lipari, the archaeological museum is a must-see, and in the capital city of Palermo, an exclusive reception at the Palazzo Gangi brings the ballroom scene from Visconti’s The Leopard, filmed here, to life. From Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an excursion to the medieval hilltop town of Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to the 2,400-year-

old Dancing Satyr, a spectacular seven-foot bronze statue. Conclude in Naples, or remain in Italy for optional postlude.

I hope you will join us on this perennially popular voyage, which was named one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler, to discover the fascinating history and spectacular beauty of Sicily.

Sincerely,

Erica Weyhe

Assistant Director UChicago Alumni Travel

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Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018Featured Trip Scholar: James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

DISCOVER the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a 2,500-year-old Greek temple

VISIT Agrigento, whose Valley of the Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world

EXPLORE the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab mosques, and Byzantine mosaics

ENJOY an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene from The Leopard was filmed

TRAVELING WITH YOUJames M. Redfield, LAB’50, AB’54, PhD’61, is the Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Committee on Social Thought, Program on the Ancient World, Department of Anthropology, and the College at the University of Chicago. He has written Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector; The Locrian Maidens: Love and Death in Greek Italy;

and articles on Homer, Herodotus, Plato, and Greek society, especially the ancient Greeks of Italy. His teaching is focused on Greek language, literature, and social history as they can be understood through theories of modern linguistics and anthropology. He received the Quantrell Teaching Award for 1965 and 1987.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, Families, and Friends,

Seductive Sicily, that stepping stone between Europe and Africa, bears traces of the many civilizations that have conquered her, from the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, to the Arabs, Normans, and more. Please join us in October of 2018 to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. Autumn, when the heat and crowds of summer are gone, is the perfect time to discover Sicily’s pearls of antiquity aboard a four-masted barque. We are delighted that James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus, will be leading this program. An authority on the ancient Greeks of Italy, Dr. Redfield will be joined by a curator from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Harvard University professor, and other distinguished experts.

Embark Sea Cloud in Valletta, Malta, and step ashore in Syracuse, once Athens’ rival in wealth and culture. Discover its well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome us for a tour. In Lipari, the archaeological museum is a must-see, and in the capital city of Palermo, an exclusive reception at the Palazzo Gangi brings the ballroom scene from Visconti’s The Leopard, filmed here, to life. From Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an excursion to the medieval hilltop town of Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to the 2,400-year-

old Dancing Satyr, a spectacular seven-foot bronze statue. Conclude in Naples, or remain in Italy for optional postlude.

I hope you will join us on this perennially popular voyage, which was named one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler, to discover the fascinating history and spectacular beauty of Sicily.

Sincerely,

Erica Weyhe

Assistant Director UChicago Alumni Travel

ITALY

IonianSea

TyrrhenianSea

Lipari

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MALTA

SICILY

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Trapani

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Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018Featured Trip Scholar: James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

DISCOVER the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a 2,500-year-old Greek temple

VISIT Agrigento, whose Valley of the Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world

EXPLORE the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab mosques, and Byzantine mosaics

ENJOY an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene from The Leopard was filmed

TRAVELING WITH YOUJames M. Redfield, LAB’50, AB’54, PhD’61, is the Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Committee on Social Thought, Program on the Ancient World, Department of Anthropology, and the College at the University of Chicago. He has written Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector; The Locrian Maidens: Love and Death in Greek Italy;

and articles on Homer, Herodotus, Plato, and Greek society, especially the ancient Greeks of Italy. His teaching is focused on Greek language, literature, and social history as they can be understood through theories of modern linguistics and anthropology. He received the Quantrell Teaching Award for 1965 and 1987.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, Families, and Friends,

Seductive Sicily, that stepping stone between Europe and Africa, bears traces of the many civilizations that have conquered her, from the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, to the Arabs, Normans, and more. Please join us in October of 2018 to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. Autumn, when the heat and crowds of summer are gone, is the perfect time to discover Sicily’s pearls of antiquity aboard a four-masted barque. We are delighted that James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus, will be leading this program. An authority on the ancient Greeks of Italy, Dr. Redfield will be joined by a curator from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Harvard University professor, and other distinguished experts.

Embark Sea Cloud in Valletta, Malta, and step ashore in Syracuse, once Athens’ rival in wealth and culture. Discover its well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome us for a tour. In Lipari, the archaeological museum is a must-see, and in the capital city of Palermo, an exclusive reception at the Palazzo Gangi brings the ballroom scene from Visconti’s The Leopard, filmed here, to life. From Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an excursion to the medieval hilltop town of Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to the 2,400-year-

old Dancing Satyr, a spectacular seven-foot bronze statue. Conclude in Naples, or remain in Italy for optional postlude.

I hope you will join us on this perennially popular voyage, which was named one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler, to discover the fascinating history and spectacular beauty of Sicily.

Sincerely,

Erica Weyhe

Assistant Director UChicago Alumni Travel

ITALY

IonianSea

TyrrhenianSea

Lipari

Naples

MALTA

SICILY

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Palermo

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MonrealeSegesta

Trapani

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Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018Featured Trip Scholar: James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

DISCOVER the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a 2,500-year-old Greek temple

VISIT Agrigento, whose Valley of the Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world

EXPLORE the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab mosques, and Byzantine mosaics

ENJOY an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene from The Leopard was filmed

TRAVELING WITH YOUJames M. Redfield, LAB’50, AB’54, PhD’61, is the Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Committee on Social Thought, Program on the Ancient World, Department of Anthropology, and the College at the University of Chicago. He has written Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector; The Locrian Maidens: Love and Death in Greek Italy;

and articles on Homer, Herodotus, Plato, and Greek society, especially the ancient Greeks of Italy. His teaching is focused on Greek language, literature, and social history as they can be understood through theories of modern linguistics and anthropology. He received the Quantrell Teaching Award for 1965 and 1987.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, Families, and Friends,

Seductive Sicily, that stepping stone between Europe and Africa, bears traces of the many civilizations that have conquered her, from the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, to the Arabs, Normans, and more. Please join us in October of 2018 to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. Autumn, when the heat and crowds of summer are gone, is the perfect time to discover Sicily’s pearls of antiquity aboard a four-masted barque. We are delighted that James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus, will be leading this program. An authority on the ancient Greeks of Italy, Dr. Redfield will be joined by a curator from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Harvard University professor, and other distinguished experts.

Embark Sea Cloud in Valletta, Malta, and step ashore in Syracuse, once Athens’ rival in wealth and culture. Discover its well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome us for a tour. In Lipari, the archaeological museum is a must-see, and in the capital city of Palermo, an exclusive reception at the Palazzo Gangi brings the ballroom scene from Visconti’s The Leopard, filmed here, to life. From Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an excursion to the medieval hilltop town of Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to the 2,400-year-

old Dancing Satyr, a spectacular seven-foot bronze statue. Conclude in Naples, or remain in Italy for optional postlude.

I hope you will join us on this perennially popular voyage, which was named one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler, to discover the fascinating history and spectacular beauty of Sicily.

Sincerely,

Erica Weyhe

Assistant Director UChicago Alumni Travel

ITALY

IonianSea

TyrrhenianSea

Lipari

Naples

MALTA

SICILY

MediterraneanSea

Palermo

SyracusePorto Empedocle

Agrigento

MonrealeSegesta

Trapani

Valletta

Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Luigi Strano Monreale

Naples

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6: PALERMO (SICILY)Sicily’s capital of Palermo was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics we will see in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, described by Guy de Maupassant as “the most surprising religious jewel ever dreamt of.” After lunch on board, drive to Monreale to admire the brilliant mosaics in the magnificent Norman cathedral before a special reception at Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed. B,L,D

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7: LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) Early this morning we sail through the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic islands off the north coast of Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, which has known uninterrupted occupation since the Neolithic Age. The Archaeological Museum within the fortress walls boasts a superb collection of artifacts, including extraordinary masks from this and other islands. B,L,D MONDAY, OCTOBER 8: AT SEAExperience the thrill of sailing aboard our fine ship, attending lectures and delighting in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: NAPLES, ITALY / RETURN Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples this morning and transfer to the airport for the flights home, or remain on board for the optional postlude. B

An optional three-night postlude in Sorrento is offered from October 9-12.

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Chicago and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

An optional two-night prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from September 29 – October 2.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1: DEPARTUREDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Malta.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2: VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUDArrive in Valletta and gather for lunch before transferring to the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy a bon voyage toast on deck as we sail out of the historic harbor en route to Sicily. L,D

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3: SYRACUSE (SICILY) ITALY Splendid Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena and admire dramatic, well-preserved theaters where Aeschylus’ plays were performed. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome us to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and light refreshments. In the early evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R,D

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: PORTO EMPEDOCLE / AGRIGENTO (SICILY)Pindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired the UNESCO logo. B,L,D

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: TRAPANI / SEGESTA (SICILY)Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either Erice—a hilltop medieval town whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to see its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue the “Dancing Satyr,” rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998. B,L,D

Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018

Sea CloudValley of Temples, Agrigento, photo by radar60

B_18SC1MLA1001_UOCFront cover: Sicily, photo by Scott Wylie . Back cover: Lipari, photo by icelandicphoto

To reserve a place, please contact Arrangements Abroad at phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, or fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (home) (business) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud cabin preference (1) _________________________________________ (2) ___________________________________________

I wish to share a cabin with _______________________________________________________________________________________________

OPTIONAL PRELUDE & OPTIONAL POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Valletta p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Sorrento

Hotel Room Preference p One bed p Two beds p Single

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name on debit/credit card

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Debit/credit card number

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date

I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SICILY BY SAIL n OCTOBER 1–9, 2018

RESERVATION FORM

Segesta, photo by IltraPanavision

With her billowing sails, rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails trimmed by hand. The original owners of Sea Cloud, heiress

Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four-masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. n

SEA CLOUD

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29 25 23 21 19

16 PURSER14

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DINING ROOM

PROMENADE DECK

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MAIN DECK

CRUISE RATES(Per Person)

Cabins Decks Double Rates Single Rates Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $8,999 $8,999

Upper/lower twin beds, shower. Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $9,999 $14,999

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $10,999 $16,499

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $11,999 Inquire

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 6, 30 & 31 Main & Lido Decks $12,999 Inquire

Queen-size bed, shower. Cabins 3 to 5 & 7 to 10 Main Deck $16,999 Inquire

Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath. Cabins 1 & 2 Main Deck $18,999 Inquire

RATES INCLUDE n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud

n All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; wine and beer with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise

n Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flightsn Enrichment program of lectures and special eventsn Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach and entrance fees for all included visits n Taxes and service charges; gratuities to guides and driversn Customary shipboard gratuities

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Sorrento postlude; luggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

* Sea Cloud does not have an elevator.

Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Luigi Strano Monreale

Naples

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6: PALERMO (SICILY)Sicily’s capital of Palermo was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics we will see in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, described by Guy de Maupassant as “the most surprising religious jewel ever dreamt of.” After lunch on board, drive to Monreale to admire the brilliant mosaics in the magnificent Norman cathedral before a special reception at Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed. B,L,D

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7: LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) Early this morning we sail through the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic islands off the north coast of Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, which has known uninterrupted occupation since the Neolithic Age. The Archaeological Museum within the fortress walls boasts a superb collection of artifacts, including extraordinary masks from this and other islands. B,L,D MONDAY, OCTOBER 8: AT SEAExperience the thrill of sailing aboard our fine ship, attending lectures and delighting in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: NAPLES, ITALY / RETURN Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples this morning and transfer to the airport for the flights home, or remain on board for the optional postlude. B

An optional three-night postlude in Sorrento is offered from October 9-12.

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Chicago and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

An optional two-night prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from September 29 – October 2.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1: DEPARTUREDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Malta.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2: VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUDArrive in Valletta and gather for lunch before transferring to the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy a bon voyage toast on deck as we sail out of the historic harbor en route to Sicily. L,D

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3: SYRACUSE (SICILY) ITALY Splendid Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena and admire dramatic, well-preserved theaters where Aeschylus’ plays were performed. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome us to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and light refreshments. In the early evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R,D

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: PORTO EMPEDOCLE / AGRIGENTO (SICILY)Pindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired the UNESCO logo. B,L,D

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: TRAPANI / SEGESTA (SICILY)Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either Erice—a hilltop medieval town whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to see its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue the “Dancing Satyr,” rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998. B,L,D

Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018

Sea CloudValley of Temples, Agrigento, photo by radar60

B_18SC1MLA1001_UOCFront cover: Sicily, photo by Scott Wylie . Back cover: Lipari, photo by icelandicphoto

To reserve a place, please contact Arrangements Abroad at phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, or fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (home) (business) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud cabin preference (1) _________________________________________ (2) ___________________________________________

I wish to share a cabin with _______________________________________________________________________________________________

OPTIONAL PRELUDE & OPTIONAL POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Valletta p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Sorrento

Hotel Room Preference p One bed p Two beds p Single

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name on debit/credit card

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Debit/credit card number

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date

I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SICILY BY SAIL n OCTOBER 1–9, 2018

RESERVATION FORM

Segesta, photo by IltraPanavision

With her billowing sails, rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails trimmed by hand. The original owners of Sea Cloud, heiress

Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four-masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. n

SEA CLOUD

BR

IDG

E

LID

O D

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K

SPANKERDECK

36 34 32 30

37 35 33 31

CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK

28 24 22 20 18

29 25 23 21 19

16 PURSER14

1715

DINING ROOM

PROMENADE DECK

10

9

8 6 4 2

1357

MAIN DECK

CRUISE RATES(Per Person)

Cabins Decks Double Rates Single Rates Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $8,999 $8,999

Upper/lower twin beds, shower. Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $9,999 $14,999

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $10,999 $16,499

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $11,999 Inquire

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 6, 30 & 31 Main & Lido Decks $12,999 Inquire

Queen-size bed, shower. Cabins 3 to 5 & 7 to 10 Main Deck $16,999 Inquire

Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath. Cabins 1 & 2 Main Deck $18,999 Inquire

RATES INCLUDE n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud

n All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; wine and beer with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise

n Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flightsn Enrichment program of lectures and special eventsn Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach and entrance fees for all included visits n Taxes and service charges; gratuities to guides and driversn Customary shipboard gratuities

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Sorrento postlude; luggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

* Sea Cloud does not have an elevator.

Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Luigi Strano Monreale

Naples

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6: PALERMO (SICILY)Sicily’s capital of Palermo was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics we will see in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, described by Guy de Maupassant as “the most surprising religious jewel ever dreamt of.” After lunch on board, drive to Monreale to admire the brilliant mosaics in the magnificent Norman cathedral before a special reception at Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed. B,L,D

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7: LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) Early this morning we sail through the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic islands off the north coast of Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, which has known uninterrupted occupation since the Neolithic Age. The Archaeological Museum within the fortress walls boasts a superb collection of artifacts, including extraordinary masks from this and other islands. B,L,D MONDAY, OCTOBER 8: AT SEAExperience the thrill of sailing aboard our fine ship, attending lectures and delighting in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: NAPLES, ITALY / RETURN Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples this morning and transfer to the airport for the flights home, or remain on board for the optional postlude. B

An optional three-night postlude in Sorrento is offered from October 9-12.

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Chicago and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

An optional two-night prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from September 29 – October 2.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1: DEPARTUREDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Malta.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2: VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUDArrive in Valletta and gather for lunch before transferring to the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy a bon voyage toast on deck as we sail out of the historic harbor en route to Sicily. L,D

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3: SYRACUSE (SICILY) ITALY Splendid Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena and admire dramatic, well-preserved theaters where Aeschylus’ plays were performed. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome us to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and light refreshments. In the early evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R,D

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: PORTO EMPEDOCLE / AGRIGENTO (SICILY)Pindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired the UNESCO logo. B,L,D

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: TRAPANI / SEGESTA (SICILY)Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either Erice—a hilltop medieval town whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to see its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue the “Dancing Satyr,” rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998. B,L,D

Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018

Sea CloudValley of Temples, Agrigento, photo by radar60

B_18SC1MLA1001_UOCFront cover: Sicily, photo by Scott Wylie . Back cover: Lipari, photo by icelandicphoto

To reserve a place, please contact Arrangements Abroad at phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, or fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (home) (business) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud cabin preference (1) _________________________________________ (2) ___________________________________________

I wish to share a cabin with _______________________________________________________________________________________________

OPTIONAL PRELUDE & OPTIONAL POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Valletta p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Sorrento

Hotel Room Preference p One bed p Two beds p Single

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name on debit/credit card

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Debit/credit card number

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date

I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SICILY BY SAIL n OCTOBER 1–9, 2018

RESERVATION FORM

Segesta, photo by IltraPanavision

With her billowing sails, rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails trimmed by hand. The original owners of Sea Cloud, heiress

Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four-masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. n

SEA CLOUD

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DINING ROOM

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MAIN DECK

CRUISE RATES(Per Person)

Cabins Decks Double Rates Single Rates Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $8,999 $8,999

Upper/lower twin beds, shower. Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $9,999 $14,999

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $10,999 $16,499

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $11,999 Inquire

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 6, 30 & 31 Main & Lido Decks $12,999 Inquire

Queen-size bed, shower. Cabins 3 to 5 & 7 to 10 Main Deck $16,999 Inquire

Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath. Cabins 1 & 2 Main Deck $18,999 Inquire

RATES INCLUDE n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud

n All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; wine and beer with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise

n Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flightsn Enrichment program of lectures and special eventsn Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach and entrance fees for all included visits n Taxes and service charges; gratuities to guides and driversn Customary shipboard gratuities

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Sorrento postlude; luggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

* Sea Cloud does not have an elevator.

Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Luigi Strano Monreale

Naples

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6: PALERMO (SICILY)Sicily’s capital of Palermo was the envy of Europe under the Normans, whose enlightened rule produced the golden mosaics we will see in the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, described by Guy de Maupassant as “the most surprising religious jewel ever dreamt of.” After lunch on board, drive to Monreale to admire the brilliant mosaics in the magnificent Norman cathedral before a special reception at Palazzo Gangi, where the ballroom scene in The Leopard was filmed. B,L,D

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7: LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) Early this morning we sail through the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic islands off the north coast of Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, which has known uninterrupted occupation since the Neolithic Age. The Archaeological Museum within the fortress walls boasts a superb collection of artifacts, including extraordinary masks from this and other islands. B,L,D MONDAY, OCTOBER 8: AT SEAExperience the thrill of sailing aboard our fine ship, attending lectures and delighting in the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. B,L,D

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: NAPLES, ITALY / RETURN Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples this morning and transfer to the airport for the flights home, or remain on board for the optional postlude. B

An optional three-night postlude in Sorrento is offered from October 9-12.

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Chicago and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

An optional two-night prelude in Valletta, Malta is offered from September 29 – October 2.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1: DEPARTUREDepart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Malta.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2: VALLETTA, MALTA / SEA CLOUDArrive in Valletta and gather for lunch before transferring to the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy a bon voyage toast on deck as we sail out of the historic harbor en route to Sicily. L,D

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3: SYRACUSE (SICILY) ITALY Splendid Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world, was a formidable rival to Athens. Discover the cathedral built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena and admire dramatic, well-preserved theaters where Aeschylus’ plays were performed. By special invitation, Barone Beneventano will welcome us to his Baroque palazzo for a tour and light refreshments. In the early evening the captain hosts a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R,D

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: PORTO EMPEDOCLE / AGRIGENTO (SICILY)Pindar called Agrigento “the most beautiful city built by mortal men” and the nearby ruins of the Valley of the Temples demonstrate why. The Temple of Concord, perhaps the best-preserved Greek temple in the world, inspired the UNESCO logo. B,L,D

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: TRAPANI / SEGESTA (SICILY)Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric temple, strangely unfinished, whose columns are said to produce organ-like tones on windy days. Later you may visit either Erice—a hilltop medieval town whose Norman castle sits atop the ruins of a temple of Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to see its 2,400-year-old, seven-foot bronze statue the “Dancing Satyr,” rescued from the sea by fishermen in 1998. B,L,D

Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018

Sea CloudValley of Temples, Agrigento, photo by radar60

B_18SC1MLA1001_UOCFront cover: Sicily, photo by Scott Wylie . Back cover: Lipari, photo by icelandicphoto

To reserve a place, please contact Arrangements Abroad at phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, or fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (home) (business) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud cabin preference (1) _________________________________________ (2) ___________________________________________

I wish to share a cabin with _______________________________________________________________________________________________

OPTIONAL PRELUDE & OPTIONAL POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Valletta p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Sorrento

Hotel Room Preference p One bed p Two beds p Single

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name on debit/credit card

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Debit/credit card number

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date

I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature (required) Date

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SICILY BY SAIL n OCTOBER 1–9, 2018

RESERVATION FORM

Segesta, photo by IltraPanavision

With her billowing sails, rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails trimmed by hand. The original owners of Sea Cloud, heiress

Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four-masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. n

SEA CLOUD

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36 34 32 30

37 35 33 31

CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK

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29 25 23 21 19

16 PURSER14

1715

DINING ROOM

PROMENADE DECK

10

9

8 6 4 2

1357

MAIN DECK

CRUISE RATES(Per Person)

Cabins Decks Double Rates Single Rates Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $8,999 $8,999

Upper/lower twin beds, shower. Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $9,999 $14,999

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $10,999 $16,499

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $11,999 Inquire

Twin beds, shower. Cabins 6, 30 & 31 Main & Lido Decks $12,999 Inquire

Queen-size bed, shower. Cabins 3 to 5 & 7 to 10 Main Deck $16,999 Inquire

Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath. Cabins 1 & 2 Main Deck $18,999 Inquire

RATES INCLUDE n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud

n All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; wine and beer with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise

n Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flightsn Enrichment program of lectures and special eventsn Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach and entrance fees for all included visits n Taxes and service charges; gratuities to guides and driversn Customary shipboard gratuities

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Sorrento postlude; luggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

* Sea Cloud does not have an elevator.

Sicily by SailValletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud

October 1–9, 2018Featured Trip Scholar: James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant SeaCloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

DISCOVER the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on theruins of a 2,500-year-old Greek temple

VISIT Agrigento, whose Valley of the Temples contains someof the finest Greek ruins in the world

EXPLORE the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroquechurches, Arab mosques, and Byzantine mosaics

ENJOY an exclusive reception at the sumptuous PalazzoGangi, where the ballroom scene from The Leopard was filmed

TRAVELING WITH YOUJames M. Redfield, LAB’50, AB’54, PhD’61, is theEdward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritusin the Committee on Social Thought, Program on theAncient World, Department of Anthropology, and theCollege at the University of Chicago. He has writtenNature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector;The Locrian Maidens: Love and Death in Greek Italy;

and articles on Homer, Herodotus, Plato, and Greek society, especiallythe ancient Greeks of Italy. His teaching is focused on Greek language,literature, and social history as they can be understood throughtheories of modern linguistics and anthropology. He received theQuantrell Teaching Award for 1965 and 1987.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, Families, and Friends,

Seductive Sicily, that stepping stone between Europe andAfrica, bears traces of the many civilizations that have conquered her,from the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, to the Arabs, Normans,and more. Please join us in October of 2018 to circumnavigate thisstunning island aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. Autumn,when the heat and crowds of summer are gone, is the perfect timeto discover Sicily’s pearls of antiquity aboard a four-masted barque.We are delighted that James M. Redfield, Professor Emeritus, will beleading this program. An authority on the ancient Greeks of Italy, Dr.Redfield will be joined by a curator from The Metropolitan Museum ofArt, a Harvard University professor, and other distinguished experts.

Embark Sea Cloud in Valletta, Malta, and step ashore inSyracuse, once Athens’ rival in wealth and culture. Discover its well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters and visit a Baroque palazzowhose owner will welcome us for a tour. In Lipari, the archaeologicalmuseum is a must-see, and in the capital city of Palermo, an exclusivereception at the Palazzo Gangi brings the ballroom scene fromVisconti’s The Leopard, filmed here, to life. From Trapani, view theGreek temple of Segesta before choosing an excursion to the medievalhilltop town of Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to the 2,400-year-

old Dancing Satyr, a spectacularseven-foot bronze statue.Conclude in Naples, or remain inItaly for optional postlude.

I hope you will join us onthis perennially popular voyage,which was named one of 50“Tours of a Lifetime” by NationalGeographic Traveler, to discoverthe fascinating history andspectacular beauty of Sicily.

Sincerely,

Erica WeyheAssistant DirectorUChicago Alumni Travel

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