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CAROL R. SAIVETZ IS A

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, at Harvard’s Davis Center for

Russian and Eurasian Studies,

and a Research Affiliate at MIT’s

Security Studies Program. She

holds a Ph.D. in Political Science

from Columbia University and

was a Lecturer in Government

at Harvard from 1992 to 2006.

Among her interests are Russian

policies in the Middle East and the

role of Russia in the Syrian civil

war. Last year Dr. Saivetz

participated in a dialogue

between the Russian and U.S.

Academies of Sciences on the

Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Arab

Spring, and other Middle East

issues. She has traveled to Israel

many times to speak on Middle

East dynamics, including a

presentation given to the Harvard

Alumni Club in Jerusalem.

On the front cover: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem.

Above: Ophel Archaeological Gardens, Jerusalem, photo by Lyn Gateley. Below: Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem.

EXPLORE THE BIBLICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL LAND OF ISRAEL. Begin in Jerusalem, with its unique

interplay of Jewish, Christian, and

Islamic cultures, and travel through

the Jordan Valley to see ancient

Capernaum and Beit She’an, a vast,

well-preserved Roman and Byzantine

city. Continue to historic Tiberias

for excursions to mystical Safed and

Megiddo, a UNESCO World Heritage

Site. Conclude in sophisticated,

vibrant Tel Aviv, on the Mediterranean

coast. Meetings with local experts on

contemporary politics will complement

our visits to ancient sites.

ISRAEL EXPLORING THE HOLY LANDOctober 13 to 24, 2013

HARVARD STUDY LEADER

Above: Tel Aviv Museum, Tel Aviv. Below: Bauhaus architecture in the "White City," Tel Aviv, © Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv-Yafo.

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BOTSWANA, ZAMBIA & ZIMBABWE APR 14 – 27, 2013 ZARIN MACHANDA

THE RISE & FALL OF THE ROMANOVS: FOUR HUNDRED YEARS OF DYNASTYMAY 2 – 14, 2013

MOROCCAN DISCOVERYMAY 11 – 24, 2013 CHARLES COGAN

SILK ROAD ODYSSEY: THE FIVE ‘STANS, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, UZBEKISTAN, TAJIKISTAN & TURKMENISTANMAY 25 – JUN 12, 2013LAURA ADAMS

HIMALAYAN KINGDOMSMAY 31 – JUN 14, 2013 KEVIN CAFFREY

MONGOLIA JUN 1 – 14, 2013MARK ELLIOTT

THE BALKANS UNVEILED JUN 4 – 19, 2013DAVID ELMER

EXPLORING ICELANDJUN 8 – 18, 2013DAVID AGUILAR

TANZANIA SAFARI & RWANDA GORILLA TREKKINGJUN 11 – 22, 2013 DANIEL LIEBERMAN

LEWIS & CLARK IN MONTANA & IDAHO: AN EPIC AMERICAN JOURNEYJUN 26 – JUL 3, 2013 MARY MALLOY & CASTLE MCLAUGHLIN

ALASKA UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUNJUL 27 – AUG 3, 2013 MICHAEL MCELROY

SRI LANKA: THE ISLAND OF SERENDIPITYAUG 7 – 24, 2013 ANNE MONIUS

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ICELAND: FIVE-DAY IMMERSIONSEP 13 – 17, 2013DAVID AGUILAR

LEGENDARY TURKEY: FROM ISTANBUL TO THE TURQUOISE COASTOCT 5 – 19, 2013MARTIN PUCHNER

TURNING POINTS OF THE CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG-ANTIETAM-WASHINGTON-MANASSAS-RICHMONDOCT 14 – 20 2013

AN INSIDER’S ROMEOCT 25-NOV 2, 2013HARVEY COX

CRUISES

DUTCH & FLEMISH LANDSCAPES: THE NETHERLANDS & BELGIUM ON AMALYRA APR 13 – 23, 2013 ROBERT KIELY

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, YAP & PALAU ON CLIPPER ODYSSEY APR 16 – MAY 2, 2013 SCOTT EDWARDS

UNDISCOVERED LANDSCAPES & ANCIENT CITIES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN ON CORINTHIAN APR 20 – 30, 2013ROGER OWEN

ECHOS OF THE PAST: REMEMBERING THE CIVIL WAR, A VOYAGE BETWEEN SAVANNAH & RICHMOND ON YORKTOWN MAY 5 – 15, 2013 AMANDA CLAYBAUGH

THE BRITISH ISLES ON ISLAND SKYMAY 11 – 24, 2013DANIEL ALBRIGHT

ARTISTIC TRADITIONS OF KOREA & JAPAN ON CLIPPER ODYSSEYMAY 13 – 26, 2013THEODORE & VICTORIA BESTOR

TREASURES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA: SPAIN, FRANCE & ITALY ON CORINTHIANMAY 22 – JUN 2, 2013PATRICE HIGONNET

SPAIN & PORTUGAL: SHORES OF IBERIA ON SEA CLOUD II JUN 2 – 14, 2013VERENA & TOM CONLEY

CROATIA’S IDYLLIC ISLANDS & DALMATIAN COAST ON CORINTHIAN JUN 19 – 27, 2013 PETER GALBRAITH

CHANGING TIDES OF HISTORY: CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA ON LA BOREAL JUN 21 – JUL 2, 2013 GUEST SPEAKERS MIKHAIL GORBACHEV & LECH WALESA MICHAEL SHINAGEL

SICILY BY SEA ON SEA CLOUD IISEP 21 – 29, 2013 MICHAEL MCCORMICK

RIVER & LAKES

GREAT LAKES, GRAND DISCOVERY: A VOYAGE TO THE FIVE INLAND SEAS ON YORKTOWNJUL 29 – AUG 8, 2013 THOMAS DINGMAN

PRAGUE TO PARIS WITH A MAIN & RHINE RIVERS CRUISE ON RIVER CLOUD IIOCT 9 – 22, 2013JOHN STEWART

INDIA’S HOLY RIVER GANGES ON BENGAL GANGA DEC 30, 2013 – JAN 17, 2014 DIANA ECK

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FAMILY TURKEYJUN 22 – JUL 4, 2013 JOHN “JAY” ELLISON

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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.

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 upon confirmation.

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TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Five nights at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem; two nights at the Scots Hotel, Tiberias; three nights at the Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv; buffet breakfast daily, eight lunches, six dinners; bottled water and coffee / tea with all meals; wine with welcome and farewell dinners; enrichment program of lectures and special events; escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for visits; airport / hotel / airport group transfers and porterage; taxes; service charges; gratuities to local guides and drivers; $50,000 emergency medical assistance and evacuation insurance.

TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at welcome and farewell dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 non-refundable 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

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

DEPART U.S.A.Depart on an overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

TEL AVIV / JERUSALEMArrive mid-afternoon in Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem, one of the world’s most historic cities and central to the three great monotheistic faiths:Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Accommodations are at the well-located David Citadel Hotel. This evening, gather for a welcome reception with introductory remarks by our study leader, followed by dinner.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

JERUSALEMA short drive takes you to the Mount of Olives, with panoramic city views. Then stroll through the Ophel ArchaeologicalGardens where 25 layers of ruinsreveal 2,500 years of Jerusalem'shistory, including a 7th-century complex of royal palaces. Continue to the Western Wall, the only remaining part of the Second Jewish Temple complex that was destroyed in 70 C.E. After lunch, take a guided walk through the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters. Follow the Via Dolorosa that traces the last steps of Jesus Christ, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Also tour the Tower of David Museum near the Old City’s Jaffa Gate. Built into the medieval citadel, the museum showcases the long and complex history of Jerusalem. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

JERUSALEM An optional early morning visit is arranged to the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount, an area sacred to Jews and Muslims. Then time is reserved for a special meeting or visit before lunch. Spend the afternoon at Yad Vashem, where visits include the Avenue of the

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Righteous, the Holocaust History Museum designed by Moshe Safdie, and the poignant Children’s Memorial. Tonight dine at a popular restaurant with invited guests.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

JERUSALEM Depart for Bethlehem, perched on a hill at the edge of the Judean desert. See the Church of the Nativity, one of the holiest places in Christendom and a focal point of pilgrimages from all over the world. The church houses altars and shrines of Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian denominations. Return to Jerusalem for lunch. This afternoon visit the Israel Museum to view the famed Dead Sea Scrolls, the Second Temple model depicting Jerusalem in 66 B.C.E., the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden, and contemporary galleries. The evening is at leisure.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

JERUSALEMTravel south to the Dead Sea, passing the high cliffs near Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Upon arrivalat the ancient fortress of Masada,a cable car will take you to thetop of this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. A relaxing lunch is arranged at a kibbutz near the Dead Sea, with an opportunity to float in the buoyant mineral-rich waters, before returning to Jerusalem in the late afternoon. Gather this evening for a traditional Shabbat dinner at the hotel.

Yad Vashem, Jerusalem.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

JERUSALEM / TIBERIASDrive through the Jordan Valley to Beit She’an, the largest and best preserved Roman and Byzantine city in northern Israel. Ongoing excavations have uncovered a city center, mosaic floors, and colonnaded shopping streets. After a lunch in the countryside featuringlocally grown produce, continue north to see the Mount of Beatitudes and the ancient synagogue at Capernaum, the base of Jesus’ three-year ministry in Galilee. Conclude the day in the historic town of Tiberias, built by Herod in honor of the emperor of the same name, and which has become a quiet resort on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and accommodations are at the historic Scots Hotel.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

TIBERIASThis morning drive into the Golan Heights near the Syrian border for a briefing by a border guard. Continue on avineyard tour, followed by lunch in picturesque Rosh Pina. In the hilltop town of Safed (Tsfat), the spiritual center ofKabbala mysticism, stroll amongthe artist studios and workshops,and enjoy lovely views of the valley. Return to Tiberias to dine together at the hotel.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

TIBERIAS / TEL AVIV Depart for Megiddo, which gave rise to the concept of Armageddon. Tour the ancient city and, time permitting, the museum, located on the site. A rustic lunch is arranged at one of Israel’s finest vineyards, at the foot of the Carmel mountain ridge. Then discover the remains of Herod’s great Roman port city of Caesarea before continuing south alongthe coast to lively Tel Aviv, where we check in at the CarltonHotel, on the shores of the Mediterranean. This evening you may wish to dine at a local restaurant or attend a musical performance (pending final schedules).

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

TEL AVIVAn architectural tour introduces the UNESCO World Heritage “White City” with its Bauhaus and International style buildings dating from the 1930s. Also visit the Israeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Center, which traces the history of the State of Israel. Following lunch, the afternoon is reserved for specially arranged meetings with local experts. Enjoy a cocktail party with local alums before dinner at leisure.


TEL AVIVAttend an early briefing with a Political Affairs Officer from the U.S. Embassy. Spend the late morning at the cultural hub of the city, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, featuring works by van Gogh, Chagall, and Pissarro as well as Israeli artists. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. You may wish to explore the shops in the lively Old Portor join a walking tour of thehistoric Neve Tzedek area, with its galleries, boutiques, and cultural attractions. Gather for a farewell dinner at one of the city’s best restaurants.


TEL AVIV / U.S.A.Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the U.S.A.

Desert flowers near the Dead Sea (top), photo by Christian Haugen. Neve Tzedek sculptures, Tel Aviv (above left), photo by David Berkowitz. Western Wall, Jerusalem (above right), photo by S. Argun. The Greek Orthodox Church of the Twelve Apostles, Capernaum.

HIGHLIGHTS• Attend a series of lectures

by Harvard Research Associate Carol A. Saivetz

• Excursion to Bethlehem • Viewing of the famed

Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum

• Visit to the ancient fortress of Masada via cable car

• Exploration of Herod’s great Roman port city of Caesarea

• Briefing with a political affairs officer from the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv

• Tour of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, featuring works by van Gogh, Chagall, and Israeli artists

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