Remarkable Women of antiquity and their times A Voyage to the aegean sea and eastern mediterranean Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II October 16 - 27, 2009 2nd Person Pays Only 50% SPECIAL OFFER Single Travelers Pay NO Single Supplement *see inside for details Bryn Mawr Lecturer Pamela Webb is an alumna of Bryn Mawr College (M.A. ’83; Ph.D. ’89) and a past Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr (2004-2008). Dr. Webb specializes in Greek and Roman architecture and sculpture, with an emphasis on the Hellenistic period. She is the author of Hellenistic Architectural Sculpture (Volume I), which covers numerous sites in Turkey and the Aegean islands. Her current research for Volume II (supported by fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Philosophical Association) focuses on sites in mainland Greece, Italy, north Africa, and the Near, Middle and Far East. Guest Lecturers Bettina Bergmann, Helene Phillips Herzig ’49 Professor of Art at Mount Holyoke College, is an expert on Greek and Roman art. She has published articles on the relationships among Roman architecture, painting, and literature, co-editing The Ancient Art of Spectacle with Christine Kondoleon (Yale University Press, 1999), and in 1999 also co-curated The Moon and the Stars: Afterlife of a Roman Empress, an exhibition at the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. Bergmann is currently writing essays on Roman gardens and their paintings, Roman interiors, and the Roman house. Bergmann uses three-dimensional models to help modern viewers see how the fragments of frescoes we see in museums originally functioned in ancient Roman buildings. She re-creates the interiors of Roman homes using her extensive knowledge of Roman history, reports by archaeologists, and records left by ancient and modern visitors. Scott Bradbury is a Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures at Smith College. He specializes in the history of the Later Roman Empire, particularly the Greek East, and in ancient religions. His most recent publication is a translation from ancient Greek of the letters of Libanius of Antioch (a.d. 314-393), a noted teacher, writer, and public speaker. His current project, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, is a social history based on Libanius’s correspondence. At Smith he teaches courses in Greek and Latin, as well as Classical Mythology and Paganism in the Greco-Roman World. He has twice directed Smith’s Junior Year in Florence program. He takes great pleasure in guiding visitors through ancient archaeological sites and he looks forward to meeting his fellow passengers. Cover: Cleopatra This page: Lindos, Rhodes, Greece Dear Alumnae/i and Friends, The ancient world may have been dominated by men, but there were many exceptional women whose brilliance, daring, and accomplishments not only influenced events during their lifetime, but they also changed the course of history and left behind lasting legacies. We are pleased to invite you to join Bryn Mawr lecturer Dr. Pamela Webb and a team of other lecturers on a voyage from Athens to Alexandria that will explore the world of several powerful women, and the role they played in shaping it. We begin in Athens, the home of Aspasia, the mistress of Pericles, the friend of Socrates, and a source of inspiration for Plato. The Parthenon, the Erechtheum, and the Propylaea on the Acropolis were all built by Pericles, with Aspasia playing a behind-the-scenes role. Athens was more intellectually brilliant thanks to Aspasia. While Aspasia encouraged Greek intellectual and cultural life, Queen Artemisia of Halicarnassus (Turkey’s modern Bodrum) allied herself with the Persians in their attempt to conquer Greece. She was a military advisor of Xerxes, the Persian king, and commanded her own warship in the Battle of Salamis. We will visit the Castle of St. Peter, built of stones from the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Among the treasures displayed in the castle museum is the sarcophagus of Ada, Artemisia’s sister. On the island of Rhodes we will explore the city’s ancient acropolis with its stadium and temples, and climb up to the lovely acropolis of Lindos to see the remains of the little temple of Athena and enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean. Ancient Rhodes was the home of Kallipateira, the daughter, sister, and mother of Olympic champions. Since women were not permitted to attend the Olympic Games, she went disguised as a man so she could watch her son compete—and win. At Silifke in Turkey we will follow the ancient pilgrims’ road to the remains of a large basilica dedicated to St. Tecla, a disciple and friend of St. Paul. Imprisoned and tortured for her faith, she fled her native Iconium (modern Konya) and settled in a grotto near the basilica. From here, she contributed greatly to the growth of Christianity in the area. Palmyra, the fabled city built on the old caravan route at the edge of the Syrian desert, saw its greatest moment of glory when Queen Zenobia met a Roman force in battle, defeated it, and went on to invade Egypt successfully. Palmyra is such a vast, magnificent site that we will spend two days there, exploring its splendid remains. We will conclude our voyage in Alexandria, home of Cleopatra, undoubtedly one of the most fascinating persons of the ancient world. In the city’s museum we will see sculpture and other artifacts, including items found recently in the city’s harbor, from the time of Cleopatra. This is a voyage that combines magnificent destinations with the stories of exceptional women. Join us aboard Corinthian II as we rediscover the extraordinary lives and lasting influence of these remarkable women of the ancient world. Warm regards, Wendy M. Greenfield Executive Director Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association Statue of Kore. 525 b.c. Acropolis Museum, Athens itinerary Friday, October 16, 2009 USA Fly from the U.S. to Athens, Greece. Saturday, October 17 ATHENS, Greece Arrive in Athens and transfer to the King George Palace Hotel. Enjoy a cocktail reception this evening at the hotel. Sunday, October 18 ATHENS | PIR AEUS | EMBARK Visit the monuments of the Acropolis in the morning, commissioned by the great Athenian Golden Age leader Pericles, and reflect upon the influence of Aspasia, his mistress. One of the true “women behind great men,” Aspasia is indicated in ancient sources as having directly contributed to the sublime rhetoric of Pericles’ Funeral Oration, the Socratic method, and the intellectual methodology of Plato. In the afternoon visit the National Archaeological Museum. Alternatively, there will be an excursion to Brauron to visit the Sanctuary of Artemis and the Vorres Museum. Board Corinthian II in the late afternoon. (B, L, D) Monday, October 19 BODRUM, Turkey After a morning at sea cruising in the Aegean, arrive in Bodrum, ancient Greece ATHENS Turkey Bodrum Rhodes Fethiye Silifke Tasucu Xanthos Syria Tartus Palmyra Mediterranean Sea ALEXANDRIA Egypt Halicarnassus. Bodrum was the birthplace of Herodotus, the “father of history,” and home of Queen Artemisia, a military advisor to Xerxes and the only female commander of a naval vessel during the famous Battle of Salamis. The city was also the site of the famous Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In the 15th century, the Knights of St. John built the massive castle of St. Peter here. Visit the citadel, which houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and the Carian Princess Hall, displaying finds from the sarcophagus of Ada, sister of Artemisia. (B, L, D) Cairo Tuesday, October 20 RHODES | LINDOS | RHODES, Greece Rhodes was the home of Kallipateira, who flouted the male-centered culture of Greece to become the only woman ever to attend the ancient Olympics. The daughter, sister, and mother of Olympic victors, she disguised herself as a trainer to watch her son. Her disguise fell as she embraced her victorious son, though in honor of her champion family, she was freed from punishment. Ascend Monte Smith, the site of the ancient acropolis, and see the restored 2nd-century b.c. stadium, the theater and the ruins of temples dedicated to Zeus, Athena and Pythian Apollo. Spend time at leisure in Rhodes. (B, L, D) Wednesday, October 21 FETHIYE | LETOON | XANTHOS | FETHIYE, Turkey Corinthian II will navigate the scenic Bay of Fethiye to dock at the port city of the same name. Drive to Letoon, the shrine dedicated to Leto and her children, Apollo and Artemis. Legend has it that Leto, pregnant by Zeus, gave birth on the island of Delos and brought her children here to wash them in the nearby river. Excavations indicate that the site was linked to the worship of the Mother Goddess since early times. Fethiye, Turkey Zenobia. Overnight at the Semiramis Hotel Palmyra. (B, L, D) Visit the remains of temples and other buildings, and continue to Xanthos, the most imposing of all ancient Lycian cities, built below a great cliff. (B, L, D) Thursday, October 22 TASUCU | SILIFKE | TASUCU Picturesque Silifke was the ancient Seleucia ad Calycadnum, founded in the late 3rd century b.c. Achieving a period of prosperity during the Roman period, Silifke was an early center of Christianity, and here we meet an important person of that pivotal period, St. Tecla. A friend and follower of St. Paul, she was tortured and imprisoned for her faith in her native Iconium (modern Kenya). Upon fleeing to Silifke, she built a grotto on a mountain near the town, where she lived out her life. Many cures were attributed to her, which quickly spread her fame throughout the region and contributed to the growth of Christianity. We follow the ancient pilgrims’ road to St. Tecla’s grotto. Nearby are the remains of a large basilica, built by Emperor Zeno in 476. We also explore Silifke and visit the 2nd-century a.d. Temple of Zeus and the Archaeological Museum. (B, L, D) Sunday, October 25 AT SEA Relax aboard as Corinthian II cruises towards Egypt. (B, L, D) Bronze statue of Athena. 350 B.C. Piraeus Archaeological Museum. was ruled for part of the 3rd century a.d. by one of antiquity’s most powerful personalities, Queen Zenobia. She took over after her husband’s death, but Rome refused to recognize her and sent an army to expel her. She met the Roman force in battle, defeated it, and led her army against the rest of Syria, Palestine, and Egypt, bringing the entire territory under her control. During our two-day sojourn at this unforgettable place, which was a vital link on the historic Silk Route from China to Europe, we will have time to leisurely explore the city’s prodigious remains, including its colonnaded streets, temples and tower, and to contemplate the grandeur of Palmyra under Queen Monday, October 26 ALEXANDRIA | DISEMBARK | CAIRO, Egypt Founded by Alexander the Great in 332-331 b.c., Alexandria became the paramount city of the Hellenistic period and a great center of learning, culture and science. On the death of Alexander in 323 b.c., Egypt was entrusted to Ptolemy, one of his generals, who founded a dynasty that lasted until 30 b.c. The last Ptolemaic monarch was Cleopatra, whose life, beauty, prowess and relationship with Mark Antony have fascinated writers and the public from ancient times to the present. Disembark in the morning and explore the remains of this once resplendent city, including the finds from ongoing excavations in its harbor. In the afternoon, drive to Cairo and spend the night at the Hotel Fairmont Heliopolis, located near the airport. (B, L, D) Tuesday, October 27 CAIRO | USA Transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S. (B) TWO-NIGHT OPTIONAL EXTENSION IN CAIRO, EGYPT OCTOBER 27 – 29, 2009 Bodrum, Turkey Friday, October 23 - Saturday, October 24 TARTUS | PALMYR A | TARTUS, Syria From Syria’s port of Tartus we take an overnight excursion to Palmyra. An extraordinary archaeological site, Palmyra Known as Memphis in ancient times, Cairo has been Egypt’s most important city since 3100 b.c. Today the city is meeting the challenges of providing for its enormous population and preserving its magnificent array of historical and cultural sites. Visit the renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo, a repository of the finest antiquities, including finds from the tomb of Tutankhamun. In Giza, see the famed Sphinx and Pyramids, still among the wonders of the world. Drive to the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, a vast burial ground dominated by Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Zoser, built by Imhotep for the pharaoh Zoser around 2660 b.c. Visit Memphis, capital of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, to see the colossal portrait sculpture of Ramses II. Also spend time exploring Old Cairo and the Khan el Khalili market. INCLUDED: Two nights at the Hotel Semiramis InterContinental Cairo; guided sightseeing and excursions; two lunches; group transfers RATES: $695 per person, double occupancy; $265 single supplement program inclusions • 1-night stay in Athens at the King George Palace Hotel, with welcome cocktail reception and breakfast • 8-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114guest Corinthian II • 1-night stay in Cairo at the Hotel Fairmont Heliopolis, with breakfast • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship • All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise • Complete program of tours and excursions, including 1-night stay in Palmyra at the Semiramis Hotel Palmyra, with breakfast • Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying Bryn Mawr lecturer and guest lecturers • Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff • Complete pre-departure materials • Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program arrival and departure dates • Port and embarkation taxes • Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; visa and passport fees; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SAVINGS Make this the year to celebrate your birthday in a very special way. As our tour operator, Travel Dynamics International, celebrates its 40th anniversary operating unique cruise voyages aboard small ships, we are pleased to offer a special birthday savings on this sailing. If your birthday or that of your traveling companion falls within the dates of this trip, we will extend a celebratory 50% off from one person’s listed cruise and land rates. Single travelers whose birthday occurs during the voyage will receive a $500 discount and will have the single supplement waived. Please note that this offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Corinthian II The Ideal Grandeur Category B Suite gracious living in spacious suites The deluxe Corinthian II is an all-suite yacht accommodating guests in 57 outsidefacing cabins. Originally built in Italy in 1992, Corinthian II was refurbished and redecorated in 2005 specifically to create an atmosphere of effortless elegance and easy conviviality. All suites are a minimum of 225 square feet, appointed in rich wood tones and feature beds that can be configured as two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, a sitting area, generous storage space, air conditioning, minirefrigerator, safe, telephone, TV, DVD/CD player, and a marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries. Guests staying in the spacious Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites (400 and 300 square feet, respectively) will also enjoy a private balcony, private butler service, and other exclusive in-suite amenities. fine dining Superb Continental cuisine is created by Corinthian II’s European chefs and served either in the stately restaurant or al fresco on the wide sun deck, which is specially equipped for outdoor dining service. Select regional wines are complimentary with lunch and dinner. Fresh ingredients are chosen locally at many ports of call. All meals are served at one unassigned seating; varied seating arrangements assure comfort for all. Corinthian II’s widely praised service equals that of the finest ­restaurants. effortless elegance each day and night Returning from excursions, enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea, and all-day coffee in The Club, a comfortable space for relaxation with panoramic windows. Before or after dinner, savor a cocktail while the ship’s pianist plays arrangements ranging from jazz to classical to contemporary. Corinthian II also features a library with Internet access, beauty salon, exercise area, elevator serving all decks, and a wraparound sun deck with Jacuzzi. The 75 European officers and crew ensure an atmosphere akin to a private club for the length of your voyage. Combination of Cruise-Ship r and Small-Ship Intimacy Deck Plan Beauty Salon 603 601 604 602 Sun Deck Jacuzzi Exercise Area Explorer Deck 511 509 507 505 Bridge Sun Deck Outdoor Café 512 510 508 506 Erickson Deck 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 Library 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 The Club The Club Cruise and Land Rates All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with beds that can be configured as two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, DVD/ CD player, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities. Marco Polo Deck 347 345 343 341 339 Lounge 335 333 331 329 description double occupancy per person single occupancy (†) E Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 $7,595 $10,490 D Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329 - 332 $8,395 $11,290 C Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 $8,995 $11,890 B Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 $9,995 $12,890 A Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 $10,795 $13,690 AA Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 $11,495 $14,390 VS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. Suites 505 - 512 $12,695 $15,590 PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. Suites 601 - 604 $13,595 $16,490 Reception 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Columbus Deck 261 259 257 255 Restaurant category Hospital 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 Magellan Deck Main Specifications Length: 297 feet | Beam: 50 feet | Draft: 12 feet Gross Tonnage: 4,200 | Flag: Malta | Suites: 57 Spec ia l O f f e r NO single supplement A limited number of suites have been set aside for single occupancy at no additional cost. Single travelers will pay the per person, double occupancy rate listed in the chart to the right if reservation is made by April 21, 2009. After this date, the single supplement of $2,895 will apply. X X X X X X X X VS & PHS suites are provided with private butler service and other exclusive amenities. airfare: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land Rates. Please contact your preferred airline, travel agent, or the Travel Dynamics International air desk operated by Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. (VWTI), the recommended agency handling the air arrangements for this program, for airfare information and to reserve flights to Athens, Greece, returning from Cairo, Egypt. Consultants are available Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (EST) at toll-free 1-877-711-9896. Please have your tour code (9429) handy for reference. 2nd Person Pays Only 50% of the double occupancy rates mentioned above PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association 101 N. Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899 2nd Person Pays Only 50% PAID Travel Dynamics Int’l SPECIAL OFFER Single Travelers Pay NO Single Supplement *see inside for details For reservations or further information, please contact Travel Dynamics International at toll-free 800-257-5767 or 212-517-7555 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). 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