2016
HA RV A RD AL UM NI AS S O C IAT ION
2016 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM
CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHONE
PROVENCE TO BURGUNDY
September 20–30, 2016
CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHONE
PROVENCE TO BURGUNDY
September 20–30, 2016
Vineyards along the Rhône (front cover). St. Tropez (above)
LINKING NORTHERN EUROPE WITH THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA, THE
MAJESTIC RHONE FLOWS THROUGH BURGUNDY AND PROVENCE.
On a seven-night cruise through the region, experience superb museums, cuisine,
and wine. Begin with a two-night stay in Nice, then continue to Arles to embark on
a delightful river journey. In Arles, visit the Romanesque church of St. Trophime,
the Roman amphitheater, and a cemetery dating from the time of Julius Caesar.
Alternatively, drive to Aix-en-Provence, which was once an early Roman settlement. Tour Avignon’s impressive Palace of the Popes, and visit the lovely home
of a former Louvre curator before a wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Drive
to Grenoble to explore its museum, then step ashore in Mâcon to admire the
17th-century Château de Cormatin, and enjoy a private concert in the Orangerie.
Continue to Dijon, where a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts will reveal
masterpieces of 15th-century sculpture. In Beaune, discover the famous
tile-roofed Hôtel-Dieu. Conclude in Lyon, with its rich cultural and gastronomic
heritage. Optional postlude in Roanne.
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HARVARD STUDY LEADER
Dijon
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Chalon-sur-Saône
Mâcon
SWITZERLAND
Lyon
FRANCE
Vienne
Grenoble
Tournon
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ITALY
Avignon
Arles
Nice
Mediterranean
Sea
St. Tropez
As this brochure goes to print,
we have not yet confirmed the
faculty study leader for this
program. We intend, however,
that you will be joined by a
Harvard lecturer who will
enhance your travel experience. You will discover that
our lecturers are not only
first-rate scholars and teachers
but also friendly traveling
companions, eager to share
their insights through
conversation as well as in
scheduled presentations.
Also joining us will be author
and historian Olivier Bernier
from The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, French
language specialist at the
Smithsonian Institute, Arthur
Kaplan, and Yale professor
Anna Zayaruznaya.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Educational program with
distinguished scholars,
including art historian
Olivier Bernier, acclaimed
for his many lectures at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art
• A two-night stay in Nice to
visit the Villa Ephrussi de
Rothschild in Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat, the Musée Marc
Chagall in Nice, and the
Musée de l’Annonciade in
St. Tropez
• A seven-night cruise from
Arles to Lyon aboard the
elegant riverboat AmaDagio
• Avignon’s medieval Palace
of the Popes, where six
popes held court, and the
Roman aqueduct of Pont du
Gard, one of the greatest
feats of engineering surviving
from the ancient world
• A private concert in the
Pont du Gard, Avignon (top), and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat (above)
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Orangerie at 17th-century
Château de Cormatin, famed
for its Gilded Rooms and
delightful gardens
SCHEDULE BY DAY
Sunday, September 2 5
AVIGNON
Visit the medieval palace at
Avignon, where six popes held
court. This impressive building
reminds us that money was no
object when it came to building
palaces and commissioning
works of art. You may wish to
have lunch on your own in this
charming city. In the afternoon,
join an excursion to see the
Roman aqueduct of Pont du
Gard and admire the gardens of
the Château de Saint-Privat,
followed by a wine tasting. Or
you may choose an afternoon
visit to the elegant home and
garden of a former curator of the
Louvre in Villeneuve-les-Avignon,
concluding with a wine tasting
in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. B, L, D
Monday, September 26
Flower market, Nice
Tuesday, September 20
Friday, September 2 3
U.S.A. DEPARTURE
Depart the U.S.A. on an
overnight flight to Nice.
ST. TROPEZ / ARLES /
M.S. AMADAGIO
Stop in St. Tropez for a
morning visit to the Musée
de l’Annonciade, with its fine
collection of modern art by
Vuillard, Bonnard, Signac, and
others. Lunch is at leisure in
this seaside village. Continue
to Arles—immortalized in the
paintings of Vincent van Gogh—
to board M.S. AmaDagio. Enjoy
a welcome reception and dinner
on board. B, D
Wednesday, September 2 1
NICE, FRANCE
Arrive in Nice, and transfer to
the AC Hotel, located near the
Promenade des Anglais. In the
afternoon tour the lovely Musée
des Beaux-Arts, housed in a
Belle Époque mansion with an
English-style garden. Gather for
a reception with introductory
remarks by your lecturers. R
GRENOBLE
From Tournon, drive to Grenoble
to view one of the finest
collections of 19th- to 20thcentury art in France at the
Musée de Grenoble. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely day
cruising up the Rhône River
aboard AmaDagio, arriving this
afternoon in Vienne, where the
Grenoble group rejoins the ship.
Attend a screening of To Catch a
Thief in the lounge after dinner.
B, L, D
Saturday, September 24
Thursday, September 2 2
NICE
This morning visit the largest
public collection of works by
Marc Chagall at the museum
dedicated to him. Following
lunch, drive to Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat, where we stop at
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild’s
magnificent gardens overlooking the sea. Alternatively,
explore Monaco’s famed
casino and oceanographic
museum. Return to Nice for
dinner at leisure, perhaps at a
restaurant along the Old Port.
B, L
ARLES / AVIGNON
Today you may choose to remain
in Arles to visit the Romanesque church of St. Trophime,
one of France’s great treasures;
the Roman amphitheater; and a
cemetery dating from the time
of Julius Caesar. Alternatively,
drive to Aix-en-Provence, once
an early Roman settlement.
See the lovely 17th- and 18thcentury architecture and fine
collection of French paintings
and sculpture at the Musée
Granet. Following an onboard
lecture, AmaDagio departs for
Avignon this evening. B, L, D
FO R D E TA I LED I TI N ERA R I ES, V I S I T ALU MN I . HARVAR D. E DU/TRAVEL
St. Trophime (detail), Arles
Tuesday, September 2 7
MACON / CHALON-SUR-SOANE
Drive from Mâcon to the 17thcentury Château de Cormatin,
with its Gilded Rooms and
delightful gardens. There, you
will be treated to a private
concert in the Orangerie. Return
to AmaDagio for lunch and
attend a lecture during a
relaxing afternoon on the river.
Arrive in Chalon-sur-Saône
this evening.
B, L, D
the diverse collections at the
Textiles and Decorative Arts
Museum. Gather this evening for
a festive farewell dinner, hosted
by the ship’s captain. B, L, D
Wednesday, September 2 8
DIJON / BEAUNE
Drive to Dijon to see the
spectacular 15th-century tombs
of the Dukes of Burgundy and
other treasures at the Musée des
Beaux-Arts. The center of the
city has many shops and bistros,
where you may wish to have lunch.
Continue to Beaune, residence
of the Burgundian dukes until
the 14th century, where we will
discover the famous tile-roofed
Hôtel-Dieu housing Rogier van
der Weyden’s Last Judgment.
B, L, D
Gothic church, Brou
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE
ROANNE
September 30 - Oc tober 3 , 2016
Thursday, September 29
LYON
During a morning tour of Lyon’s
Old Town, admire highlights of
the collection at the Musée des
Beaux-Arts or discover the market
of this gastronomic capital. After
lunch, explore the revitalized Lyon
Confluence district, featuring an
impressive new museum, or see
Château de Cormatin, Mâcon
Astrological clock, Lyon
Friday, September 30
LYON / U.S.A.
Disembark AmaDagio and
transfer to the Lyon Airport for
the flights home. B
During a three-night stay in
Roanne enjoy opportunities
to experience extraordinary
art, from the amazing Late
Gothic church at Brou to
the Romanesque basilica of
Paray-Le-Monial, and see two
delightful faience museums.
Then, dine at the elegant
Troisgros. Of all the great
three-star Michelin restaurants
in France, none has lasted
longer and none today offers
more superb cuisine. Exquisite
flavors, perfect pairings, and the
most serene of settings make
a dinner here an experience of
a lifetime. Accommodations
are exclusively reserved at the
Maison Troisgros for our group.
Troisgros
AMADAGIO
SALON
AFT
LOUNGE
332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306
304
302
GYM
VIOLIN DECK
331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305
303
301
ELEVATOR SHOP
MAIN
LOUNGE
LOBBY
CELLO DECK
230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202
ELEVATOR
229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201
DINING
ROOM
PIANO DECK
112 110 108 106 104 102
111 109 107 105 103 101
LAND / CRUISE RATES
Per person, double occupancy
108 to 112
$5,995
Piano Deck
101 to 107
$6,995
Piano Deck
227 to 230 & 329 to 332
$7,995
Cello & Violin Decks
201 to 226 & 325 to 328
$8,995
Cello & Violin Decks
AmaDagio (top), dining room (above left), and a stateroom on Violin Deck (above right)
305 & 324
$9,995
Violin Deck
C
301 to 304
$12,995
Violin Deck
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
ruise the Saône and Rhône Rivers aboard the elegant M.S. AmaDagio, christened
in 2006. From her sun deck, enjoy a panorama of some of Europe’s loveliest
scenery. Relax in the two lounges and experience fine international cuisine in the
dining room. The ship also features an elevator, whirlpool, wellness area, and bicycles
for your use ashore. Retire each evening to your spacious and well-appointed
cabin. All accommodations have air-conditioning and an entertainment system
with television and internet access. Staterooms on Violin and Cello Decks boast
floor-to-ceiling French doors.
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Two nights accommodations
at the AC Hotel, Nice; seven nights cabin accommodations
aboard AmaDagio, including all port charges; all meals during
the cruise; complimentary wine with lunch and dinner; one
lunch and one reception in Nice; escorted sightseeing by
private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits; airport
/ hotel / pier group transfers and porterage; taxes; service
charges; gratuities to guides and drivers; customary shipboard
gratuities; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and
evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport
fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses;
airport transfers for those not on group flights; excess
baggage; trip insurance; any other items not specifically
mentioned as included.
OPTIONAL ROANNE POSTLUDE $2,860 per person.
Single supplement $530. Includes three nights at the Maison
Troisgros; breakfast daily, two lunches, and two dinners;
sightseeing as noted.
RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve
your space on this program, a $2,500 deposit is required
per person. Please either call us at 800-422-1636 or 617496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form.
Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the
maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment
is due 120 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be
made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350
nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellations received
between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be charged
a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per
person; those received between 90 and 61 days before
departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations
received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for
cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused
portions of the tour, for any reason.
HEALTH ADVISORY This is an active program that involves
extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance
or special medical attention must be reported at the time of
your reservation.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject
to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour
operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the
expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on
prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates
in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to
change. While the tour operator will do everything possible
to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to
institute a surcharge.
INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip
cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be
provided by HAA Travels upon confirmation.
RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding
limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour
operator. The statement of responsibility is available at
http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/rhone-2016.
If you are not able to access the Internet, please call
HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.
DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this
publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is
responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of
the information contained herein. Information contained
in this brochure is subject to change.
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THE HOLY LAND: ISRAEL & PALESTINE
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COLOMBIA: BOGOTA & CARTAGENA
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FACES OF MELANESIA
ON CALEDONIAN SKY
NOV 17–DEC 3, 2016
THE GULF STATES ON ISLAND SKY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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BAHRAIN, SAUDI ARABIA & OMAN
NOV 29–DEC 9, 2016
CHARLES COGAN
NEW YEARS’ GALAPAGOS
ON ORIGIN
DEC 29, 2016–JAN 9, 2017
ZARIN MACHANDA
PATAGONIA EXPEDITION
ON STELLA AUSTRALIS
JAN 5–17, 2017
JARED DIAMOND ‘58
EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA
ON LE SOLEAL
JAN 21–FEB 3, 2017
DAVID AGUILAR
NEW ZEALAND BY SEA
ON CALEDONIAN SKY
JAN 29–FEB 11, 2017
TANZANIA SAFARI
THE GREAT MIGRATION
FEB 5 - 17, 2017
GATEWAY TO ICELAND (THE NORTHERN
LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE)
FEB 9–13, 2017
FEB 16–20, 2017
INDIA: SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTH
MAR 8–24, 2017
ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN DUBLIN
MAR 15–19, 2017
SPRING BREAK IN GREECE
MAR 12–21, 2017
A WEEK IN BARCELONA
APR 19 –26, 2017
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CRUISES
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS
ON LE BORÉAL
JUN 8–16, 2016
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ADRIATIC SEA VOYAGE
ON ISLAND SKY
JUN 10–18, 2016
MICHAEL MCCORMICK
THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST
ON SEA CLOUD II
JUL 1–12, 2016
TIMOTHY J. COLTON
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OCT 22–NOV 4, 2016
MARTIN WHYTE
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OCT 8–23, 2016
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OCT 20–NOV 6, 2016
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OCT 7–21, 2016
PETER BOL
MYSTICAL INDIA
OCT 13–29, 2016
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JAPAN BY SEA
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APR 13–26, 2017
RIVERS & LAKES
THE LOWER DANUBE: MEDIEVAL TO
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JUN 10–21, 2016
MICHAEL SHINAGEL
WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA
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JUN 15–25, 2016
CAROL SAIVETZ
SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE
ON AMADEUS SILVER II
JUL 13–24, 2016
PASSAGE OF LEWIS & CLARK
ON AMERICAN EMPRESS
AUG 13–21, 2016
CASTLE MCLAUGHLIN & MARY MALLOY
PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA,
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ON ZAMBEZI QUEEN
MAR 1–16, 2017
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& SPRING BREAK
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ON SANTA CRUZ II
JUL 19–26, 2016
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