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Retracing the Odyssey through
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Taormina, Sicily
Explorers club Lecturer & host
C. Brian Rose (Ph.D., Columbia University) is James B. Pritchard Professor of Archaeology
at the University of Pennsylvania and Deputy Director of the University’s Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology. He has been excavating at Troy since 1988, where he has
been Head of Post-Bronze Age Excavations for nearly two decades, and is also co-director of
the Gordion Excavations in central Turkey. He excavated at Aphrodisias for five years, and his
survey project in the Granicus River Valley focused on recording and mapping the GrecoPersian tombs that dominate the area.
Brian is President of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), and a Trustee of
the American Academy in Rome. Courses he has recently taught have included Roman
Topography; the Archaeology of Troy; Augustan Rome; and Roman Republican sculpture,
architecture, and coinage. Brian is the English language editor of Studia Troica, the annual
journal of the Troy excavations, and has recently finished the final publication of the
architecture and architectural decoration of the Roman houses at Troy.
As part of his long involvement in the educational outreach of the AIA, Brian has been
lecturing on the AIA’s National Lecture Circuit since 1992, and he has earned rave reviews
as lecturer on several Explorers Club-sponsored voyages in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
since 2003, including a previous Journey of Odysseus, and on an in-depth land tour of Turkey
in 2008. In 2006 he inaugurated, under the auspices of the AIA, a lecture program on the
archaeology of Iraq and Afghanistan delivered at U.S. military bases for troops who are to be
deployed to those areas.
ADDITIONAL onboard lecturers
Daniel H. Weiss is a leading authority on the art of medieval Europe during the Crusades
and has written extensively on the art of the Middle Ages. He has also published widely
in other fields, including American higher education and the Second World War, and has
lectured at many colleges, universities, and museums in the United States and abroad. He
has received numerous awards for both his writing and teaching excellence. He received his
bachelor’s in art history and psychology from George Washington University, an MBA from
Yale, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in art history from the Johns Hopkins University.
Gordon Turnbull is the General Editor of the Yale Boswell Editions. Educated in Australia,
he joined Yale as a Fulbright scholar to pursue his doctorate in English Literature. He taught
for seven years in Yale’s Department of English. During his time teaching, Dr. Turnbull
introduced hundreds of Yale students to Homer in English 129, “The European Literary
Tradition.” A lively and witty lecturer and seminar leader, Dr. Turnbull has led numerous
study trips around the world. Dr. Turnbull looks forward to a new Homeric quest, amid the
very seas and islands of which the epic poet wrote.
All lecturers are subject to change.
Cover: A scene from a 6th-century B.C. vase depicting a Siren and Odysseus tied to the mast of his ship
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Dear Traveler,
Nearly 3,000 years after Homer first recounted the legend of The Odyssey, his story
still inspires the spirit of exploration. The sites identified with Odysseus, King of
Ithaca, and his lengthy journey still permeate the collective imagination, and many
still exist, waiting to enchant a new generation of visitors. Homer’s epic is not just
a poem for lovers of literature; it is ultimately a poem for travelers, as the islands
Odysseus visited, the caverns he explored, and the mountains he climbed are among
the loveliest sites in the Mediterranean.
Join Explorers Club lecturer and host C. Brian Rose aboard a luxurious megayacht and take part in tracing Odysseus’s circuitous homeward path from the
burning towers of Troy through enchanted realms of gods and nymphs to his home
island of Ithaca. You will begin your epic journey in Athens and sail for Troy, the
legendary site of the Trojan War and the city that guarded the strategic narrows of
the Hellespont. Call upon the tiny Greek island of Delos, ancient birthplace of gods
Apollo and Artemis; Pylos and its Mycenaean Palace of King Nestor, an advisor to
King Agamemnon; the island of Gozo, Malta, where the nymph Calypso entrapped
Odysseus; and Trapani, Sicily, the abode of the man-eating Laestrygonians. The
adventure continues as you discover the Phlegrean Fields outside Naples, Italy,
where Odysseus faced the Cyclops, and Sicily’s Taormina, the one-time Kingdom of
Helios, before landing safely on the island of Ithaca, Odysseus’s long-sought home.
As you follow Odysseus’s fabled route, your travel experiences will be enhanced by
a series of illustrated lectures and informal discussions. Explorers Club lecturer
and host Brian Rose is James B. Pritchard Professor of Archaeology at the University
of Pennsylvania and President of the Archaeological Institute of America. Professor
Rose has also been excavating at Troy since 1988, and has been Head of Troy’s PostBronze Age Excavations for nearly two decades. His company and insights during
your excursion to Troy are sure to be a highlight of the trip. Throughout your
voyage, Professor Rose and his fellow onboard lecturers will help contextualize the
fascinating places you encounter, enriching an already sumptuous adventure.
Your home for this “odyssey” will be the elegant, 57-cabin, all-suite Corinthian II,
the perfect small ship for traveling far, but docking close. At once large enough to offer
all the amenities for a comfortable and enjoyable voyage, such as a spacious restaurant,
two comfortable lounges, and a sundeck with a Jacuzzi, she is small enough to navigate
seaways and enter harbors that are inaccessible to today’s large cruise ships.
We hope you will join Professor Rose and a small group of like-minded fellow
travelers aboard Corinthian II this June, as she sets sail in the wake of Odysseus!
Sincerely,
Lorie Karnath (FI ’89)
President
The Explorers Club®
[email protected]
P.S. Corinthian II has only 57 suites and
this program is co-sponsored by several
other organizations, so I encourage you
to contact the EC Travelers office today at
(800) 856-8951 or [email protected] for
your choice of cabin.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
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Sunday, June 19 ATHENS, Greece
| PIRAEUS | EMBARK
Arrive in Athens and transfer
to Corinthian II. Set sail in the
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Trapani
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Pylos
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Monday, June 20 CANAKKALE,
Turkey | TROY: Priam’s
Kingdom | CANAKKALE
Explore famed Troy, site of Odysseus’s embarkation,
which consists of nine cities superimposed in rings on
a massive mound rising above the “windswept” Plain
of Ilium. It was to one of these cities, as legend has
it, that Paris abducted the beautiful Helen, igniting
the Trojan War. Here, King Priam’s city finally fell to
Odysseus’s clever ruse of the Trojan Horse. (B, L, D)
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Tuesday, June 21 DELOS, Greece
In the heart of the Aegean, tiny uninhabited Delos
is one of the most important archaeological sites in
Greece. Legend identifies it as the birthplace of twins
Apollo and Artemis. A walking tour leads to the
excavations of the main shrines dedicated to these
gods as well as to the Terrace of the Lions, with its
deftly carved archaic figures, originally constructed to
overlook and protect the Sacred Lake. (B, L, D)
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Wednesday, June 22 PYLOS
Corinthian II enters spacious Navarino Bay, which is
fronted by the uninhabited isle of Sphakteria. Arrive
at the picturesque village of Pylos, situated at the
head of the bay, and drive to the Palace of Nestor,
dating from the 13th century b.c. Even in ruins, the
structure gives a vivid picture of the grandeur of the
Mycenaeans. (B, L, D)
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Thursday, June 23 AT SEA | VALLETTA, Malta:
Calypso’s Island
As Corinthian II plies the blue waters of the Ionian
Sea, attend lectures by our study leaders and enjoy
the ship’s amenities. In the evening, dock in the
Grand Harbor of Valletta, the fortified bastion of
the Knights of Malta. Ruled successively by the
Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans,
Byzantines, Arabs, and the Order of the Knights
of Saint John of Jerusalem, Valletta’s hundreds of
monuments make it one of the most concentrated
historic areas in the world. (B, L, D)
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Friday, June 24 VALLETTA | GOZO | VALLETTA
Today, choose between sightseeing on Malta or the
nearby island of Gozo. On the cliffs overlooking
Ramla Bay on Gozo, view the cave where the
nymph Calypso is said to have kept Odysseus for
seven years. Visit the underground Alabaster Caves
in the tiny town of Xaghra and the spectacular
Ggantija temple complex. Alternatively, explore
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Valletta’s National Museum of Archaeology,
Grand Master’s Palace, and St. John’s CoCathedral. Afterward, a short scenic drive
takes us to the remarkable, megalithic Tarxien
temples, which date back to 2800 b.c., and
Hagar Qim, an even older temple that stands
atop a hill on the southern edge of the island,
overlooking the sea. (B, L, D)
Saturday, June 25 TRAPANI, Sicily, Italy:
Land of the Laestrygonians | SEGESTA |
ERICE | TRAPANI
Trapani, on Sicily’s stunning west coast, is
where the cannibalistic Laestrygonians attacked
Odysseus and his companions. Drive to Segesta
for a glimpse of its Doric Greek temple, built in
420 b.c. and ranked as one of the best-preserved
ancient Greek sites to be found anywhere. The
ruins stand in majestic solitude atop a bucolic hill
with virtually no modern-day structures marring
the vista, making it easy to imagine the Sicily
of antiquity. Continue on to the medieval town
of Erice, situated on a high plateau overlooking
the coast. The town was known for its temple
to the fertility goddess Astarte, who was later
identified with Venus and worshipped by the
Romans. Peek around the magnificent 12thcentury Venus Castle that was built upon the
ruins of the ancient temple. Fringed by a lush
park, the views from this medieval hilltop castle
are breathtaking. (B, L, D)
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Sunday, June 26 NAPLES | POMPEII or PHLEGREAN
FIELDS: Land of the Cyclops | NAPLES
From Naples, drive to the Phlegrean Fields, where
Odysseus and his men were captured by Polyphemus,
the Cyclops. Drive by Lago d’Averno, the ancient
Avernus Lake, home of the Cimmerians in The
Odyssey, and Lago di Fusaro, the ancient Archerusian
Lake, where Odysseus entered Hades. Continue to
Monte di Cuma and the cave of the Sibyl of Cumae,
who prophesied the future. Alternatively, visit Pompeii,
the fabled city both destroyed and preserved by the
volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79. After
lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Archaeological
Museum in Naples. (B, L, D)
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Monday, June 27 MESSINA, Sicily | TAORMINA: The
Kingdom of Helios | MESSINA
Cross the Strait of Messina, the site of the legendary
Scylla, a terrifying six-headed monster, and
Charybdis, a treacherous whirlpool. Odysseus was
cast ashore in the Kingdom of Helios, modern
Taormina, where his companions slaughtered
and ate the sacred oxen. To avenge the death of
his beloved oxen, Helios sent a lightning bolt that
destroyed their ship, drowning all aboard except
Odysseus. Picturesque Taormina is situated on
a mountainside affording magnificent views of
Mount Etna. Here we visit the superbly situated
Greek theater, built in the 3rd century b.c. (B, L, D)
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Tuesday, June 28 ITHACA, Greece: The Home of
Odysseus | CORINTH CANAL
Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus, is a stunning
island of pristine beaches and verdant forest. Visit
the bay of Dexia, Homer’s harbor of Phorkys, where
the Phaeacians left Odysseus sleeping on the beach.
Admire the Cyclopean Walls (Alalkomenai), a ruined
site known locally as Odysseus’s Castle, and stand
atop the Plateau of Marathia, where Odysseus’s loyal
servant Eumaeus kept his swine. Later, cruise through
the Corinth Canal. (B, L, D)
Segesta, Sicily
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1 0-night cruise aboard the all-suite,
57-cabin Corinthian II
Complete program of tours and excursions
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
Educational program of lectures and
discussions by Explorers Club lecturer and host
C. Brian Rose and additional onboard 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 (if
applicable); 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
AIRFARE: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land
Rates. Please contact your preferred airline, travel agent, or
the Air Desk operated by Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. (VWTI)
for airfare information and to reserve round-trip flights.
Consultants are available Monday – Friday from 9:00
am – 5:30 pm (EST) toll-free at 1-877-711-9896. Please
have your tour code (11414) and dates handy for reference.
Complimentary transfers are provided for all participants
arriving on June 19th and departing on June 29th.
Our Ship for this Voyage
Deck Plan
C o r in t hi a n II
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
Marco Polo Deck
347 345 343 341 339
Lounge
335 333 331 329
Reception
348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330
Columbus Deck
261 259 257 255
In an era of mega cruise ships that carry thousands of
passengers, the Corinthian II is a delightful alternative.
More like a private yacht than a cruise ship, Corinthian II
accommodates only 114 guests in 57 suites. Corinthian
II’s limited guest capacity, fine facilities, and distinctive
style of operation attract like-minded travelers who
return again and again to enjoy its custom-crafted
itineraries and a style of cruising that is rarely found
today. More than just a cruise, each voyage provides
a comprehensive experience that reveals the singular
aspects of the destinations. Aboard, a sense of
community and a spirit of camaraderie prevail.
All of Corinthian II’s suites face outside, providing
views of the sea and landscape. Several have a private
balcony. There are expansive open deck areas and other
facilities, including a gym, library, beauty salon, two
lounges, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor cafe.
A spacious restaurant accommodates all guests in an
open, unassigned seating. The cuisine is outstanding,
and the overall service is efficient and friendly while
unobtrusive. An elevator serves all decks. A resident
physician attends a well-equipped infirmary.
Served by 70 seasoned officers and crew, Corinthian
II complies with the latest international safety
regulations and is outfitted with the most current
navigational technology.
The Club
Restaurant
Hospital
262 260 258 256 254 252 250
Magellan Deck
Suite
general information
Payments: A $1,000 deposit per person is required to confirm your
reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure & must
be by personal check.
Cancellations & REFUNDS: All cancellations are subject to
a $300 per person fee. Cancellations received 61-90 days prior
to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% of the total
program cost per person. Cancellations received within 60 days of
departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties.
Insurance: We recommend the purchase of trip cancellation
insurance. Details will be sent upon registration.
Itinerary: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are
subject to change at the discretion of Travel Dynamics International.
Ship’s Registry: Malta
CST #204 3599-40 TDI
Due to space limitations, this is abbreviated information.
Please contact us for complete Terms and Conditions.
About The Explorers Club ®
Founded in 1904, the world famous Explorers Club is a
multi-disciplinary professional society dedicated to the
advancement of field research and scientific exploration.
Members include the most famous explorers, scientists,
and conservationists of the 20th century. The Explorers
Club Travelers is an educational program of The Explorers
Club that invites the public to join distinguished explorers
and scientists on educational tours to remote areas,
focusing on natural and cultural history. Each participant
on an Explorers Club Travelers program receives a
complimentary one-year Friend Membership in The
Explorers Club, which brings with it a subscription to The
Explorers Club Log and Journal, and invitations to special
Club events, including the gala Annual Dinner.
cruise & land rates
per person, double occupancy
All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views,
and several have balconies with sliding doors. All include two twin-size beds that can convert
to a queen-size bed, sitting area, mini-refrigerator, safe, spacious closets, climate control,
telephone, TV, DVD/CD player, and bathroom with marble vanity, shower, and other amenities.
category
rates
description
E
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area.
225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252
$7,995
D
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area.
225 sq. ft. Suites 329 - 332
$8,995
C
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area.
235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262
$9,995
B
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area.
235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348
$10,995
A
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area.
235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428
$11,695
AA
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and
sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415
$12,295
VS
Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony
and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. Suites 505 - 512
$12,995
Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony
and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. Suites 601 - 604
$14,495
PHS
VS & PHS suites are provided with private butler service
and other exclusive amenities.
Single Supplement: A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in
Categories C - A at a supplement of $2,295 to the per person, double occupancy rates listed above.
Singles in Categories AA, VS, and PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates.
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