-
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL TO
BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800.422.1636 OR VISIT
ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL
DISCOVER SOPHISTICATED SCANDINAVIAN CITIES, NEOLITHIC SITES,
AND
NORSE SETTLEMENTS AS YOU TRAVERSE THE NORTH SEA IN THE WAKE
OF
THE GREAT VIKING EXPLORERS. ENJOY A CANAL CRUISE IN
COPENHAGEN,
Denmark, and board Sea Explorer. In Gothenburg, Sweden, view the
collection
at Röhsska Museum of design and crafts, and in Oslo, Norway, see
the well-
preserved 9th-century Viking ships and the Kon-Tiki, Thor
Heyerdahl’s famous
balsa raft. In Bergen, stroll along its 14th-century wharf, a
UNESCO World
Heritage site, and attend a private recital at Edvard Grieg’s
villa. Cross the North
Sea to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, to visit the Stone Age
settlement at Jarlshof,
then explore the Neolithic and Norse sites of the Orkney and
Faroe islands.
Admire the beauty of the Westman Islands of Iceland before
disembarking in
Reykjavik. Optional Copenhagen prelude and Reykjavik
postlude.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Copenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer May 23 to June 4, 2014
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL
Ring of Brodgar (above). On the front cover: prow of a Viking
ship.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGSCopenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL Professor of Scandinavian &
Folklore
May 23 to June 4, 2014
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• Eleven-night cruise aboard the luxurious all-suite motor
yacht Sea Explorer
• The Kon-Tiki Museum of Oslo, home to Thor Heyerdahl’s
famous balsa raft
• Private performance of Edvard Grieg’s music at
his countryside home
• The Stone-Age Archaeological site of
Jarlshof at Lerwick
• The Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones
of Stenness
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North Sea
Norwegian Sea
SWEDEN
NORWAY
DENMARK
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SCOTL AND
Lerwick
Stromness
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Stavanger
Thorshavn
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Reykjavik
VestmannaeyjarWESTMANISLANDS
FAROEISLANDS
ORKNEYISLANDS
SHETLANDISLANDS
Oslo
HAVARD STUDY LEADER
STEPHEN MITCHELL, Professor of Scandinavian and Folklore
Steve Mitchell’s research addresses a wide variety of genres
and
periods of Nordic culture and literature—centering on
popular
traditions, mythology, and legends in the late medieval and
early
modern periods. He has also written on such diverse topics
as
Scandinavian drama and women’s autobiographical literature in
the
17th century. Among other works, Professor Mitchell is the
author of
Heroic Sagas and Ballads, a study of the medieval Icelandic
mythical-
heroic sagas and their heritage in more recent Scandinavian
ballads
and other oral traditions, and of the medieval section of A
History of
Swedish Literature. Since coming to Harvard in 1980, Mitchell
has been very involved in
student life, and is the former Master of Eliot House
(1991-2000).
STUDY LEADERS FROM OUR CO-SPONSORS
Roberta Frank is the Marie Borro Professor of English at Yale;
her lecture course “Vikings” is
one of the most popular in the humanities. Walter Go art is the
author of the prize-winning
Narrators of Barbarian History and a Senior Research Scholar in
Yale’s History Department.
Art historian and medievalist Wendy A. Stein works at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
-
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL TO
BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800.422.1636 OR VISIT
ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL
DISCOVER SOPHISTICATED SCANDINAVIAN CITIES, NEOLITHIC SITES,
AND
NORSE SETTLEMENTS AS YOU TRAVERSE THE NORTH SEA IN THE WAKE
OF
THE GREAT VIKING EXPLORERS. ENJOY A CANAL CRUISE IN
COPENHAGEN,
Denmark, and board Sea Explorer. In Gothenburg, Sweden, view the
collection
at Röhsska Museum of design and crafts, and in Oslo, Norway, see
the well-
preserved 9th-century Viking ships and the Kon-Tiki, Thor
Heyerdahl’s famous
balsa raft. In Bergen, stroll along its 14th-century wharf, a
UNESCO World
Heritage site, and attend a private recital at Edvard Grieg’s
villa. Cross the North
Sea to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, to visit the Stone Age
settlement at Jarlshof,
then explore the Neolithic and Norse sites of the Orkney and
Faroe islands.
Admire the beauty of the Westman Islands of Iceland before
disembarking in
Reykjavik. Optional Copenhagen prelude and Reykjavik
postlude.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Copenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer May 23 to June 4, 2014
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL
Ring of Brodgar (above). On the front cover: prow of a Viking
ship.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGSCopenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL Professor of Scandinavian &
Folklore
May 23 to June 4, 2014
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Professor of Scandinavian
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• Eleven-night cruise aboard the luxurious all-suite motor
yacht Sea Explorer
• The Kon-Tiki Museum of Oslo, home to Thor Heyerdahl’s
famous balsa raft
• Private performance of Edvard Grieg’s music at
his countryside home
• The Stone-Age Archaeological site of
Jarlshof at Lerwick
• The Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones
of Stenness
North AtlanticOcean
North Sea
Norwegian Sea
SWEDEN
NORWAY
DENMARK
ICEL AND
SCOTL AND
Lerwick
Stromness
Bergen
Stavanger
Thorshavn
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Reykjavik
VestmannaeyjarWESTMANISLANDS
FAROEISLANDS
ORKNEYISLANDS
SHETLANDISLANDS
Oslo
HAVARD STUDY LEADER
STEPHEN MITCHELL, Professor of Scandinavian and Folklore
Steve Mitchell’s research addresses a wide variety of genres
and
periods of Nordic culture and literature—centering on
popular
traditions, mythology, and legends in the late medieval and
early
modern periods. He has also written on such diverse topics
as
Scandinavian drama and women’s autobiographical literature in
the
17th century. Among other works, Professor Mitchell is the
author of
Heroic Sagas and Ballads, a study of the medieval Icelandic
mythical-
heroic sagas and their heritage in more recent Scandinavian
ballads
and other oral traditions, and of the medieval section of A
History of
Swedish Literature. Since coming to Harvard in 1980, Mitchell
has been very involved in
student life, and is the former Master of Eliot House
(1991-2000).
STUDY LEADERS FROM OUR CO-SPONSORS
Roberta Frank is the Marie Borro Professor of English at Yale;
her lecture course “Vikings” is
one of the most popular in the humanities. Walter Go art is the
author of the prize-winning
Narrators of Barbarian History and a Senior Research Scholar in
Yale’s History Department.
Art historian and medievalist Wendy A. Stein works at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
-
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL TO
BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800.422.1636 OR VISIT
ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL
DISCOVER SOPHISTICATED SCANDINAVIAN CITIES, NEOLITHIC SITES,
AND
NORSE SETTLEMENTS AS YOU TRAVERSE THE NORTH SEA IN THE WAKE
OF
THE GREAT VIKING EXPLORERS. ENJOY A CANAL CRUISE IN
COPENHAGEN,
Denmark, and board Sea Explorer. In Gothenburg, Sweden, view the
collection
at Röhsska Museum of design and crafts, and in Oslo, Norway, see
the well-
preserved 9th-century Viking ships and the Kon-Tiki, Thor
Heyerdahl’s famous
balsa raft. In Bergen, stroll along its 14th-century wharf, a
UNESCO World
Heritage site, and attend a private recital at Edvard Grieg’s
villa. Cross the North
Sea to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, to visit the Stone Age
settlement at Jarlshof,
then explore the Neolithic and Norse sites of the Orkney and
Faroe islands.
Admire the beauty of the Westman Islands of Iceland before
disembarking in
Reykjavik. Optional Copenhagen prelude and Reykjavik
postlude.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Copenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer May 23 to June 4, 2014
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL
Ring of Brodgar (above). On the front cover: prow of a Viking
ship.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGSCopenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL Professor of Scandinavian &
Folklore
May 23 to June 4, 2014
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• Educational program with Stephen Mitchell,
Professor of Scandinavian
and Folklore
• Eleven-night cruise aboard the luxurious all-suite motor
yacht Sea Explorer
• The Kon-Tiki Museum of Oslo, home to Thor Heyerdahl’s
famous balsa raft
• Private performance of Edvard Grieg’s music at
his countryside home
• The Stone-Age Archaeological site of
Jarlshof at Lerwick
• The Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones
of Stenness
North AtlanticOcean
North Sea
Norwegian Sea
SWEDEN
NORWAY
DENMARK
ICEL AND
SCOTL AND
Lerwick
Stromness
Bergen
Stavanger
Thorshavn
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Reykjavik
VestmannaeyjarWESTMANISLANDS
FAROEISLANDS
ORKNEYISLANDS
SHETLANDISLANDS
Oslo
HAVARD STUDY LEADER
STEPHEN MITCHELL, Professor of Scandinavian and Folklore
Steve Mitchell’s research addresses a wide variety of genres
and
periods of Nordic culture and literature—centering on
popular
traditions, mythology, and legends in the late medieval and
early
modern periods. He has also written on such diverse topics
as
Scandinavian drama and women’s autobiographical literature in
the
17th century. Among other works, Professor Mitchell is the
author of
Heroic Sagas and Ballads, a study of the medieval Icelandic
mythical-
heroic sagas and their heritage in more recent Scandinavian
ballads
and other oral traditions, and of the medieval section of A
History of
Swedish Literature. Since coming to Harvard in 1980, Mitchell
has been very involved in
student life, and is the former Master of Eliot House
(1991-2000).
STUDY LEADERS FROM OUR CO-SPONSORS
Roberta Frank is the Marie Borro Professor of English at Yale;
her lecture course “Vikings” is
one of the most popular in the humanities. Walter Go art is the
author of the prize-winning
Narrators of Barbarian History and a Senior Research Scholar in
Yale’s History Department.
Art historian and medievalist Wendy A. Stein works at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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LAND & RAIL
GUATEMALA, MEXICO & BELIZEJAN 26 – FEB 5, 2014MARK VAN
BAALEN
SOUTH INDIAMAR 6 – 22, 2014SUGATA BOSE
EXPLORING MYANMARMAR 10 – 23, 2014MICHAEL HERZFELD
QATAR, OMAN & UNITED ARAB EMIRATESMAR 13 – 24, 2014WILLIAM
GRANARA
SOUTH AFRICA WITH ROVOS RAILMAR 24 – APR 5, 2014MAYA
JASANOFF
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF BERLINAPR 4 – 10, 2014PETER MADSEN
TURKISH TREASURESAPR 25 – MAY 9, 2014JOHN “JAY” ELLISON
HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA & TIBETMAY 17 – 28, 2014MARTIN K.
WHYTE
MOROCCAN DISCOVERYMAY 17 – 30, 2014SUSAN GILSON MILLER
THE ULTIMATE SILK ROAD JOURNEYMAY 19 – JUN 8, 2014NINA
TUMARKIN
INSIDE THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAMMAY 22 – 30, 2014DAVID
AGUILAR
MOZAMBIQUEJUN 3 – 16, 2014
TALES OF WALESJUN 4 – 14, 2014CATHERINE MCKENNA
REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR: BELGIUM, FRANCE & GERMANYJUN 6 –
15, 2014SUE WEAVER SCHOPF
ENGLISH LANDSCAPES & LITERATUREJUN 7 – 14, 2014MICHAEL
WEISHAN
HIDDEN SECRETS OF MADAGASCARJUN 15 – 27, 2014
ULTIMATE TANZANIA SAFARI JUN 21 – JUL 5, 2014DANIEL
LIEBERMAN
SANTA FEJUL 23 – 27, 2014JOHN STEWART
TUSCANY & UMBRIASEP 10 – 18, 2014
LADAKH TO BHUTANSEP 13 – 27, 2014
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JAMES: CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 26 – OCT 8,
2014MARY GAYLORD
AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA & ARMENIASEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014PETER
GALBRAITH
SPAIN & PORTUGALSEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014
SOUTHERN AFRICA ODYSSEYOCT 23 – NOV 9, 2014MARK VAN BAALEN
CRUISES
TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 20 – MAR 2,
2014JAMES SIMPSON
BUENOS AIRES TO RIO DE JANEIRO ON SEA EXPLORERMAR 11 – 24,
2014DIANA SORENSEN
JAPAN ON CALEDONIAN SKYMAY 7 – 20, 2014HELEN HARDACRE
WAKE OF VIKINGS: COPENHAGEN TO REYKJAVIK ON SEA EXPLORERMAY 23 –
JUN 4, 2014STEPHEN MITCHELL
BLACK SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERMAY 27 – JUN 9, 2014THOMAS
SIMONS
MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS ON CORAL IIMAY 27 – JUN 10,
2014JEFFREY QUILTER
AEGEAN SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERJUL 23 – AUG 1, 2014HARVEY COX
& NINA TUMARKIN
ICELAND TO GREENLAND ON L’AUSTRALAUG 2 – 14, 2014JAMES
MCCARTHY
BELL ‘ITALIA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSEP 16 – 26, 2014RICHARD
THOMAS
FRANCE, SPAIN & ITALY ON TERE MOANASEP 19 – 27, 2014SUSAN
SULEIMAN
EASTER ISLAND ON CLIPPER ODYSSEYSEP 29 – OCT 17, 2014
MADAGASCAR ON ISLAND SKYNOV 28 – DEC 16, 2014
NEW ZEALAND ON CALEDONIAN SKYDEC 29, 2014 – JAN 11, 2015LAWRENCE
BUELL
RIVERS & LAKES
PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON SWISS RUBYAPR 29 – MAY 10, 2014WERNER
SOLLORS
PORTUGAL & SPAIN: THE ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER ON AMAVIDAMAY 5
– 14, 2014MARY GAYLORD
WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA ON VOLGA DREAMJUL 16 – 26, 2014JULIE
BUCKLER
PARIS TO PROVENCE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONYSEP 8 – 16, 2014ROBERT
DARNTON
BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONY SEP 12 – 26, 2014
FAMILY ADVENTURES
SCOTLAND JUN 25 – JUL 6, 2014WILLIAM AND VALERIE GILLIES
GODS & HEROES ON CORINTHIANJUL 3 – 14, 2014JONATHAN
WALTON
GALAPAGOS ON SANTA CRUZJUL 7 – 15, 2014SCOTT EDWARDS
BAJA ADVENTURE DEC 26 – JAN 1, 2014
SPRING BREAK
GREECE FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-22, 2014GREGORY
NAGY
GHANA FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-23, 2014CARLA D.
MARTIN
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Eleven nights accommodations aboard Sea
Explorer; all meals during the cruise; wine and beer with lunches
and dinners; escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for
included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage;
customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities
to guides and drivers; $50,000 emergency medical assistance and
evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages
other than as specified above; personal items and expenses; airport
transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip
insurance; optional Copenhagen prelude; optional Reykjavik
postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as
included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN $1,795 per person. Single supplement
$795. Includes two nights at the Hotel D’Angleterre. Breakfast
daily, two lunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK $2,625 per person. Single supplement
$365. Includes two nights at Hotel Ranga and one night at Hotel
Borg. Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three 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 617.496.0806, 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 and must be
made by check.
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.
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.
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limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour
operator. The statement of responsibility is available at
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able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at
800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806.
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CRUISE RATESPer person, double occupancy
n 254 to 262 $7,995 Magellan Deck. Deluxe Suites with porthole
windows
n 333 to 348 $8,995 Columbus Deck. Deluxe Suites with
windows.
n 329 to 332$9,595Columbus Deck. Deluxe Suites with windows.
n 416 to 428$9,995Marco Polo Deck. Deluxe Suites with
windows.
n 414 & 415$10,595Marco Polo Deck. Junior Suites with
windows.
n 505 to 512$11,995Erickson Deck. Veranda Suite with private
balcony.
n 601 to 604$13,995Explorer Deck. Penthouse Suite with private
balcony.
Cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement.
Luxury combines with adventure aboard Sea Explorer. This
all-suite motor yacht has all outside cabins (with the option for
queen bed or twin beds); bathrooms have a shower and marble
details. The ship has an elevator, exercise room, and sun deck with
a whirpool.
Sea Explorer (left), the dining room (center), and a Deluxe
Suite on Marco Polo Deck (right).
BERGEN, NORWAYThursday, May 29
This morning, Sea Explorer docks in Bergen near Håkonshallen, a
restored 13th-century ceremonial hall. Explore Bryggen (The Wharf),
with its meticulously preserved 14th-century warehouses built by
Hansa merchants. The passageways between the buildings are filled
with the shops of local artisans. Drive to Troldhaugen, the
countryside villa of Edvard Grieg, to hear a private recital of the
composer’s work. Time permitting, see the unique architecture of
Fantoft Stave Church. Return to the ship for lunch and the
afternoon at sea.
LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLANDFriday, May 30
Following a morning lecture and lunch, arrive in Lerwick,
capital of the Shetland Islands. Travel to the end of the main
island where farmland meets a rocky and ruggedly beautiful coast.
Be on the lookout for puffins, seals, ponies, and sheep. See the
Stone Age settlement of Jarlshof with its wheelhouses and
well-preserved Norse longhouses. Remarkably, Jarlshof was in
continuous use until the 17th century. Return to Lerwick for
time at leisure before continuing your cruise north during the
long twilight hours called simmer dim by the Scottish.
STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, SCOTLANDSaturday, May 31
Sail through the Orkney Islands to the bustling harbor of
Kirkwall and see the Cathedral of St. Magnus, founded in 1137, and
the 16th-century Bishop’s Palace. Drive to the ruins of Skara Brae,
a Stone Age settlement that was preserved by layers of sand and
only exposed by a storm in 1850. Continue to Maes Howe, a massive
circular burial tomb dating from 3500 BCE. Experience the mystery
and power of the nearby Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of
Stenness. Return to the ship and sail early in the evening.
THORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Sunday, June 1
Step ashore in Thorshavn, named after Thor, the Norse god of
Thunder. Morning visits will introduce you to the town’s cultural
heritage dating back to the Vikings. In the afternoon, drive north,
past a Viking settlement, perhaps spotting puffins that nest in the
cliffs
DEPART U.S.A. Friday, May 23
Depart on an overnight flight to Denmark.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Saturday, May 24
Arrive in Copenhagen in the early afternoon. Enjoy a canal
cruise in this lively city before boarding Sea Explorer. Gather for
the captain’s welcome reception, followed by dinner.
Botanical Garden, Gothenburg.
Kon Tiki Museum, Oslo. Puffins, Westman Islands.
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held; the 19th-century Parliament;
and the Royal Palace. Continue to Bygdøy Peninsula, home to several
fascinating museums. See the Viking Ship Museum with its
well-preserved 9th-century wooden ships; the Kon-Tiki Museum with
adventururer Thor Heyerdahl’s balsa raft; and the open-air
Norwegian Folk Museum, with historical buildings and an indoor
display of folk art and costumes. Return to the ship for lunch.
This afternoon, stroll through popular Vigeland Park with 212
bronze and granite sculptures by Gustaf Vigeland. Conclude with a
private visit (pending confirmation) to the National Museum of
Art.
AT SEATuesday, May 27
During a relaxing day at sea, attend lectures and enjoy the
ship’s amenities.
STAVANGER, NORWAYWednesday, May 28
Tour the Norwegian Petroleum Museum and learn how the
technological innovations of this industry have affected Norway.
Stop at one of Stavanger’s many gardens before returning to Sea
Explorer in time for lunch.
GOTHENBURG, SWEDENSunday, May 25
Attend morning lectures as Sea Explorer cruises along the
Swedish coast. After lunch, arrive in Gothenburg, where
17th-century Dutch city planners created a city of canals and
parks. Admire the panoramic view from the Masthugg Church and
stroll in the Botanical Gardens, one of Europe’s finest. At the
Röhsska Museum, view the exhibits on design, decorative arts, and
fashion—both Swedish and international.
OSLO, NORWAYMonday, May 26
Situated on one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, Oslo is
surrounded by forested hills. Drive past City Hall, where the
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN May 21 to 24, 2014
Spend two nights in charming Copenhagen, where you will visit
the Glyptotek, a fascinating museum in the city center, as well as
Louisiana, a modern art museum on the city’s north coast. In the
town of Helsinør, see Kronborg Castle, immoralized by Shakespeare
as Elsinore in Hamlet. There will be free time to explore on your
own. Shopping along the Strøget and strolling through Tivoli
Gardens are just the beginning.
near Gjóv. Alternatively, you may wish to drive to scenic Vágar
Island, passing under the Vestmanna Sound by a new 3-mile-long
tunnel.
AT SEAMonday, June 2
Attend lectures and perhaps settle into a deck chair with a
favorite book a day at sea.
WESTMAN ISLANDS, ICELANDTuesday, June 3
Be on deck this morning for our arrival at Vestmannaeyjar, in
the Westman Islands. Tour the museum commemorating the volcanic
eruption in 1973. Return to Sea Explorer and continue to Reykjavik.
This evening join the captain for a farewell reception and
dinner.
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / NEW YORKWednesday, June 4
Disembark the ship in the morning. A tour of Reykjavik includes
the National Museum with exhibits on Iceland’s history from the
Settlement Age to the present. Continue to the Blue Lagoon for
lunch and to experience this famous geothermal pool. Transfer to
the airport for the flight home, or remain in Reykjavik for the
optional postlude.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK June 4 to 7, 2014
Experience Iceland’s dynamic capital and the surrounding
countryside during a three-night stay. Explore Thingvellir National
Park, known for its dramatic lava formations, and visit the hot
spring Geyser. Tour the Valley of the Gods and the Eyjafjallajökull
volcano (which famously erupted in 2010), or visit the
Sólheimajökull glacier and walk behind one of its waterfalls. Learn
about Iceland’s geothermal energy at a power plant and enjoy the
relaxing Blue Lagoon geothermal pool.
The Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik.
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LAND & RAIL
GUATEMALA, MEXICO & BELIZEJAN 26 – FEB 5, 2014MARK VAN
BAALEN
SOUTH INDIAMAR 6 – 22, 2014SUGATA BOSE
EXPLORING MYANMARMAR 10 – 23, 2014MICHAEL HERZFELD
QATAR, OMAN & UNITED ARAB EMIRATESMAR 13 – 24, 2014WILLIAM
GRANARA
SOUTH AFRICA WITH ROVOS RAILMAR 24 – APR 5, 2014MAYA
JASANOFF
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF BERLINAPR 4 – 10, 2014PETER MADSEN
TURKISH TREASURESAPR 25 – MAY 9, 2014JOHN “JAY” ELLISON
HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA & TIBETMAY 17 – 28, 2014MARTIN K.
WHYTE
MOROCCAN DISCOVERYMAY 17 – 30, 2014SUSAN GILSON MILLER
THE ULTIMATE SILK ROAD JOURNEYMAY 19 – JUN 8, 2014NINA
TUMARKIN
INSIDE THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAMMAY 22 – 30, 2014DAVID
AGUILAR
MOZAMBIQUEJUN 3 – 16, 2014
TALES OF WALESJUN 4 – 14, 2014CATHERINE MCKENNA
REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR: BELGIUM, FRANCE & GERMANYJUN 6 –
15, 2014SUE WEAVER SCHOPF
ENGLISH LANDSCAPES & LITERATUREJUN 7 – 14, 2014MICHAEL
WEISHAN
HIDDEN SECRETS OF MADAGASCARJUN 15 – 27, 2014
ULTIMATE TANZANIA SAFARI JUN 21 – JUL 5, 2014DANIEL
LIEBERMAN
SANTA FEJUL 23 – 27, 2014JOHN STEWART
TUSCANY & UMBRIASEP 10 – 18, 2014
LADAKH TO BHUTANSEP 13 – 27, 2014
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JAMES: CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 26 – OCT 8,
2014MARY GAYLORD
AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA & ARMENIASEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014PETER
GALBRAITH
SPAIN & PORTUGALSEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014
SOUTHERN AFRICA ODYSSEYOCT 23 – NOV 9, 2014MARK VAN BAALEN
CRUISES
TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 20 – MAR 2,
2014JAMES SIMPSON
BUENOS AIRES TO RIO DE JANEIRO ON SEA EXPLORERMAR 11 – 24,
2014DIANA SORENSEN
JAPAN ON CALEDONIAN SKYMAY 7 – 20, 2014HELEN HARDACRE
WAKE OF VIKINGS: COPENHAGEN TO REYKJAVIK ON SEA EXPLORERMAY 23 –
JUN 4, 2014STEPHEN MITCHELL
BLACK SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERMAY 27 – JUN 9, 2014THOMAS
SIMONS
MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS ON CORAL IIMAY 27 – JUN 10,
2014JEFFREY QUILTER
AEGEAN SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERJUL 23 – AUG 1, 2014HARVEY COX
& NINA TUMARKIN
ICELAND TO GREENLAND ON L’AUSTRALAUG 2 – 14, 2014JAMES
MCCARTHY
BELL ‘ITALIA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSEP 16 – 26, 2014RICHARD
THOMAS
FRANCE, SPAIN & ITALY ON TERE MOANASEP 19 – 27, 2014SUSAN
SULEIMAN
EASTER ISLAND ON CLIPPER ODYSSEYSEP 29 – OCT 17, 2014
MADAGASCAR ON ISLAND SKYNOV 28 – DEC 16, 2014
NEW ZEALAND ON CALEDONIAN SKYDEC 29, 2014 – JAN 11, 2015LAWRENCE
BUELL
RIVERS & LAKES
PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON SWISS RUBYAPR 29 – MAY 10, 2014WERNER
SOLLORS
PORTUGAL & SPAIN: THE ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER ON AMAVIDAMAY 5
– 14, 2014MARY GAYLORD
WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA ON VOLGA DREAMJUL 16 – 26, 2014JULIE
BUCKLER
PARIS TO PROVENCE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONYSEP 8 – 16, 2014ROBERT
DARNTON
BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONY SEP 12 – 26, 2014
FAMILY ADVENTURES
SCOTLAND JUN 25 – JUL 6, 2014WILLIAM AND VALERIE GILLIES
GODS & HEROES ON CORINTHIANJUL 3 – 14, 2014JONATHAN
WALTON
GALAPAGOS ON SANTA CRUZJUL 7 – 15, 2014SCOTT EDWARDS
BAJA ADVENTURE DEC 26 – JAN 1, 2014
SPRING BREAK
GREECE FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-22, 2014GREGORY
NAGY
GHANA FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-23, 2014CARLA D.
MARTIN
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Eleven nights accommodations aboard Sea
Explorer; all meals during the cruise; wine and beer with lunches
and dinners; escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for
included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage;
customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities
to guides and drivers; $50,000 emergency medical assistance and
evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages
other than as specified above; personal items and expenses; airport
transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip
insurance; optional Copenhagen prelude; optional Reykjavik
postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as
included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN $1,795 per person. Single supplement
$795. Includes two nights at the Hotel D’Angleterre. Breakfast
daily, two lunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK $2,625 per person. Single supplement
$365. Includes two nights at Hotel Ranga and one night at Hotel
Borg. Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three 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 617.496.0806, 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 and must be
made by check.
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.
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/vikings-2014. 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
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damages resulting from use of the information contained herein.
Information contained in this brochure is subject to change.
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Luxury combines with adventure aboard Sea Explorer. This
all-suite motor yacht has all outside cabins (with the option for
queen bed or twin beds); bathrooms have a shower and marble
details. The ship has an elevator, exercise room, and sun deck with
a whirpool.
Sea Explorer (left), the dining room (center), and a Deluxe
Suite on Marco Polo Deck (right).
BERGEN, NORWAYThursday, May 29
This morning, Sea Explorer docks in Bergen near Håkonshallen, a
restored 13th-century ceremonial hall. Explore Bryggen (The Wharf),
with its meticulously preserved 14th-century warehouses built by
Hansa merchants. The passageways between the buildings are filled
with the shops of local artisans. Drive to Troldhaugen, the
countryside villa of Edvard Grieg, to hear a private recital of the
composer’s work. Time permitting, see the unique architecture of
Fantoft Stave Church. Return to the ship for lunch and the
afternoon at sea.
LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLANDFriday, May 30
Following a morning lecture and lunch, arrive in Lerwick,
capital of the Shetland Islands. Travel to the end of the main
island where farmland meets a rocky and ruggedly beautiful coast.
Be on the lookout for puffins, seals, ponies, and sheep. See the
Stone Age settlement of Jarlshof with its wheelhouses and
well-preserved Norse longhouses. Remarkably, Jarlshof was in
continuous use until the 17th century. Return to Lerwick for
time at leisure before continuing your cruise north during the
long twilight hours called simmer dim by the Scottish.
STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, SCOTLANDSaturday, May 31
Sail through the Orkney Islands to the bustling harbor of
Kirkwall and see the Cathedral of St. Magnus, founded in 1137, and
the 16th-century Bishop’s Palace. Drive to the ruins of Skara Brae,
a Stone Age settlement that was preserved by layers of sand and
only exposed by a storm in 1850. Continue to Maes Howe, a massive
circular burial tomb dating from 3500 BCE. Experience the mystery
and power of the nearby Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of
Stenness. Return to the ship and sail early in the evening.
THORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Sunday, June 1
Step ashore in Thorshavn, named after Thor, the Norse god of
Thunder. Morning visits will introduce you to the town’s cultural
heritage dating back to the Vikings. In the afternoon, drive north,
past a Viking settlement, perhaps spotting puffins that nest in the
cliffs
DEPART U.S.A. Friday, May 23
Depart on an overnight flight to Denmark.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Saturday, May 24
Arrive in Copenhagen in the early afternoon. Enjoy a canal
cruise in this lively city before boarding Sea Explorer. Gather for
the captain’s welcome reception, followed by dinner.
Botanical Garden, Gothenburg.
Kon Tiki Museum, Oslo. Puffins, Westman Islands.
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held; the 19th-century Parliament;
and the Royal Palace. Continue to Bygdøy Peninsula, home to several
fascinating museums. See the Viking Ship Museum with its
well-preserved 9th-century wooden ships; the Kon-Tiki Museum with
adventururer Thor Heyerdahl’s balsa raft; and the open-air
Norwegian Folk Museum, with historical buildings and an indoor
display of folk art and costumes. Return to the ship for lunch.
This afternoon, stroll through popular Vigeland Park with 212
bronze and granite sculptures by Gustaf Vigeland. Conclude with a
private visit (pending confirmation) to the National Museum of
Art.
AT SEATuesday, May 27
During a relaxing day at sea, attend lectures and enjoy the
ship’s amenities.
STAVANGER, NORWAYWednesday, May 28
Tour the Norwegian Petroleum Museum and learn how the
technological innovations of this industry have affected Norway.
Stop at one of Stavanger’s many gardens before returning to Sea
Explorer in time for lunch.
GOTHENBURG, SWEDENSunday, May 25
Attend morning lectures as Sea Explorer cruises along the
Swedish coast. After lunch, arrive in Gothenburg, where
17th-century Dutch city planners created a city of canals and
parks. Admire the panoramic view from the Masthugg Church and
stroll in the Botanical Gardens, one of Europe’s finest. At the
Röhsska Museum, view the exhibits on design, decorative arts, and
fashion—both Swedish and international.
OSLO, NORWAYMonday, May 26
Situated on one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, Oslo is
surrounded by forested hills. Drive past City Hall, where the
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN May 21 to 24, 2014
Spend two nights in charming Copenhagen, where you will visit
the Glyptotek, a fascinating museum in the city center, as well as
Louisiana, a modern art museum on the city’s north coast. In the
town of Helsinør, see Kronborg Castle, immoralized by Shakespeare
as Elsinore in Hamlet. There will be free time to explore on your
own. Shopping along the Strøget and strolling through Tivoli
Gardens are just the beginning.
near Gjóv. Alternatively, you may wish to drive to scenic Vágar
Island, passing under the Vestmanna Sound by a new 3-mile-long
tunnel.
AT SEAMonday, June 2
Attend lectures and perhaps settle into a deck chair with a
favorite book a day at sea.
WESTMAN ISLANDS, ICELANDTuesday, June 3
Be on deck this morning for our arrival at Vestmannaeyjar, in
the Westman Islands. Tour the museum commemorating the volcanic
eruption in 1973. Return to Sea Explorer and continue to Reykjavik.
This evening join the captain for a farewell reception and
dinner.
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / NEW YORKWednesday, June 4
Disembark the ship in the morning. A tour of Reykjavik includes
the National Museum with exhibits on Iceland’s history from the
Settlement Age to the present. Continue to the Blue Lagoon for
lunch and to experience this famous geothermal pool. Transfer to
the airport for the flight home, or remain in Reykjavik for the
optional postlude.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK June 4 to 7, 2014
Experience Iceland’s dynamic capital and the surrounding
countryside during a three-night stay. Explore Thingvellir National
Park, known for its dramatic lava formations, and visit the hot
spring Geyser. Tour the Valley of the Gods and the Eyjafjallajökull
volcano (which famously erupted in 2010), or visit the
Sólheimajökull glacier and walk behind one of its waterfalls. Learn
about Iceland’s geothermal energy at a power plant and enjoy the
relaxing Blue Lagoon geothermal pool.
The Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik.
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LAND & RAIL
GUATEMALA, MEXICO & BELIZEJAN 26 – FEB 5, 2014MARK VAN
BAALEN
SOUTH INDIAMAR 6 – 22, 2014SUGATA BOSE
EXPLORING MYANMARMAR 10 – 23, 2014MICHAEL HERZFELD
QATAR, OMAN & UNITED ARAB EMIRATESMAR 13 – 24, 2014WILLIAM
GRANARA
SOUTH AFRICA WITH ROVOS RAILMAR 24 – APR 5, 2014MAYA
JASANOFF
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF BERLINAPR 4 – 10, 2014PETER MADSEN
TURKISH TREASURESAPR 25 – MAY 9, 2014JOHN “JAY” ELLISON
HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA & TIBETMAY 17 – 28, 2014MARTIN K.
WHYTE
MOROCCAN DISCOVERYMAY 17 – 30, 2014SUSAN GILSON MILLER
THE ULTIMATE SILK ROAD JOURNEYMAY 19 – JUN 8, 2014NINA
TUMARKIN
INSIDE THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAMMAY 22 – 30, 2014DAVID
AGUILAR
MOZAMBIQUEJUN 3 – 16, 2014
TALES OF WALESJUN 4 – 14, 2014CATHERINE MCKENNA
REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR: BELGIUM, FRANCE & GERMANYJUN 6 –
15, 2014SUE WEAVER SCHOPF
ENGLISH LANDSCAPES & LITERATUREJUN 7 – 14, 2014MICHAEL
WEISHAN
HIDDEN SECRETS OF MADAGASCARJUN 15 – 27, 2014
ULTIMATE TANZANIA SAFARI JUN 21 – JUL 5, 2014DANIEL
LIEBERMAN
SANTA FEJUL 23 – 27, 2014JOHN STEWART
TUSCANY & UMBRIASEP 10 – 18, 2014
LADAKH TO BHUTANSEP 13 – 27, 2014
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JAMES: CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 26 – OCT 8,
2014MARY GAYLORD
AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA & ARMENIASEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014PETER
GALBRAITH
SPAIN & PORTUGALSEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014
SOUTHERN AFRICA ODYSSEYOCT 23 – NOV 9, 2014MARK VAN BAALEN
CRUISES
TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 20 – MAR 2,
2014JAMES SIMPSON
BUENOS AIRES TO RIO DE JANEIRO ON SEA EXPLORERMAR 11 – 24,
2014DIANA SORENSEN
JAPAN ON CALEDONIAN SKYMAY 7 – 20, 2014HELEN HARDACRE
WAKE OF VIKINGS: COPENHAGEN TO REYKJAVIK ON SEA EXPLORERMAY 23 –
JUN 4, 2014STEPHEN MITCHELL
BLACK SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERMAY 27 – JUN 9, 2014THOMAS
SIMONS
MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS ON CORAL IIMAY 27 – JUN 10,
2014JEFFREY QUILTER
AEGEAN SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERJUL 23 – AUG 1, 2014HARVEY COX
& NINA TUMARKIN
ICELAND TO GREENLAND ON L’AUSTRALAUG 2 – 14, 2014JAMES
MCCARTHY
BELL ‘ITALIA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSEP 16 – 26, 2014RICHARD
THOMAS
FRANCE, SPAIN & ITALY ON TERE MOANASEP 19 – 27, 2014SUSAN
SULEIMAN
EASTER ISLAND ON CLIPPER ODYSSEYSEP 29 – OCT 17, 2014
MADAGASCAR ON ISLAND SKYNOV 28 – DEC 16, 2014
NEW ZEALAND ON CALEDONIAN SKYDEC 29, 2014 – JAN 11, 2015LAWRENCE
BUELL
RIVERS & LAKES
PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON SWISS RUBYAPR 29 – MAY 10, 2014WERNER
SOLLORS
PORTUGAL & SPAIN: THE ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER ON AMAVIDAMAY 5
– 14, 2014MARY GAYLORD
WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA ON VOLGA DREAMJUL 16 – 26, 2014JULIE
BUCKLER
PARIS TO PROVENCE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONYSEP 8 – 16, 2014ROBERT
DARNTON
BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONY SEP 12 – 26, 2014
FAMILY ADVENTURES
SCOTLAND JUN 25 – JUL 6, 2014WILLIAM AND VALERIE GILLIES
GODS & HEROES ON CORINTHIANJUL 3 – 14, 2014JONATHAN
WALTON
GALAPAGOS ON SANTA CRUZJUL 7 – 15, 2014SCOTT EDWARDS
BAJA ADVENTURE DEC 26 – JAN 1, 2014
SPRING BREAK
GREECE FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-22, 2014GREGORY
NAGY
GHANA FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-23, 2014CARLA D.
MARTIN
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Eleven nights accommodations aboard Sea
Explorer; all meals during the cruise; wine and beer with lunches
and dinners; escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for
included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage;
customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities
to guides and drivers; $50,000 emergency medical assistance and
evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages
other than as specified above; personal items and expenses; airport
transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip
insurance; optional Copenhagen prelude; optional Reykjavik
postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as
included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN $1,795 per person. Single supplement
$795. Includes two nights at the Hotel D’Angleterre. Breakfast
daily, two lunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK $2,625 per person. Single supplement
$365. Includes two nights at Hotel Ranga and one night at Hotel
Borg. Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three 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 617.496.0806, 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 and must be
made by check.
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.
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/vikings-2014. 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.
QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800.422.1636 or
617.496.0806, email: [email protected]. CST 2059789-40
255257259261
262 260 258 256 254
Restaurant
329331333335339341343345347
348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330
Reception
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414416418420422424426428
Club
Lib
rary
505507509511
Su
n D
eck
Outdoor Café
512 510 508 506
Sun Deck
WhirlpoolBeautySalon
603 601
604 602
EXPLORER DECK
ERICKSON DECK
MARCO POLO DECK
COLUMBUS DECK
MAGELLAN DECK
CRUISE RATESPer person, double occupancy
n 254 to 262 $7,995 Magellan Deck. Deluxe Suites with porthole
windows
n 333 to 348 $8,995 Columbus Deck. Deluxe Suites with
windows.
n 329 to 332$9,595Columbus Deck. Deluxe Suites with windows.
n 416 to 428$9,995Marco Polo Deck. Deluxe Suites with
windows.
n 414 & 415$10,595Marco Polo Deck. Junior Suites with
windows.
n 505 to 512$11,995Erickson Deck. Veranda Suite with private
balcony.
n 601 to 604$13,995Explorer Deck. Penthouse Suite with private
balcony.
Cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement.
Luxury combines with adventure aboard Sea Explorer. This
all-suite motor yacht has all outside cabins (with the option for
queen bed or twin beds); bathrooms have a shower and marble
details. The ship has an elevator, exercise room, and sun deck with
a whirpool.
Sea Explorer (left), the dining room (center), and a Deluxe
Suite on Marco Polo Deck (right).
BERGEN, NORWAYThursday, May 29
This morning, Sea Explorer docks in Bergen near Håkonshallen, a
restored 13th-century ceremonial hall. Explore Bryggen (The Wharf),
with its meticulously preserved 14th-century warehouses built by
Hansa merchants. The passageways between the buildings are filled
with the shops of local artisans. Drive to Troldhaugen, the
countryside villa of Edvard Grieg, to hear a private recital of the
composer’s work. Time permitting, see the unique architecture of
Fantoft Stave Church. Return to the ship for lunch and the
afternoon at sea.
LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLANDFriday, May 30
Following a morning lecture and lunch, arrive in Lerwick,
capital of the Shetland Islands. Travel to the end of the main
island where farmland meets a rocky and ruggedly beautiful coast.
Be on the lookout for puffins, seals, ponies, and sheep. See the
Stone Age settlement of Jarlshof with its wheelhouses and
well-preserved Norse longhouses. Remarkably, Jarlshof was in
continuous use until the 17th century. Return to Lerwick for
time at leisure before continuing your cruise north during the
long twilight hours called simmer dim by the Scottish.
STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, SCOTLANDSaturday, May 31
Sail through the Orkney Islands to the bustling harbor of
Kirkwall and see the Cathedral of St. Magnus, founded in 1137, and
the 16th-century Bishop’s Palace. Drive to the ruins of Skara Brae,
a Stone Age settlement that was preserved by layers of sand and
only exposed by a storm in 1850. Continue to Maes Howe, a massive
circular burial tomb dating from 3500 BCE. Experience the mystery
and power of the nearby Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of
Stenness. Return to the ship and sail early in the evening.
THORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Sunday, June 1
Step ashore in Thorshavn, named after Thor, the Norse god of
Thunder. Morning visits will introduce you to the town’s cultural
heritage dating back to the Vikings. In the afternoon, drive north,
past a Viking settlement, perhaps spotting puffins that nest in the
cliffs
DEPART U.S.A. Friday, May 23
Depart on an overnight flight to Denmark.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Saturday, May 24
Arrive in Copenhagen in the early afternoon. Enjoy a canal
cruise in this lively city before boarding Sea Explorer. Gather for
the captain’s welcome reception, followed by dinner.
Botanical Garden, Gothenburg.
Kon Tiki Museum, Oslo. Puffins, Westman Islands.
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held; the 19th-century Parliament;
and the Royal Palace. Continue to Bygdøy Peninsula, home to several
fascinating museums. See the Viking Ship Museum with its
well-preserved 9th-century wooden ships; the Kon-Tiki Museum with
adventururer Thor Heyerdahl’s balsa raft; and the open-air
Norwegian Folk Museum, with historical buildings and an indoor
display of folk art and costumes. Return to the ship for lunch.
This afternoon, stroll through popular Vigeland Park with 212
bronze and granite sculptures by Gustaf Vigeland. Conclude with a
private visit (pending confirmation) to the National Museum of
Art.
AT SEATuesday, May 27
During a relaxing day at sea, attend lectures and enjoy the
ship’s amenities.
STAVANGER, NORWAYWednesday, May 28
Tour the Norwegian Petroleum Museum and learn how the
technological innovations of this industry have affected Norway.
Stop at one of Stavanger’s many gardens before returning to Sea
Explorer in time for lunch.
GOTHENBURG, SWEDENSunday, May 25
Attend morning lectures as Sea Explorer cruises along the
Swedish coast. After lunch, arrive in Gothenburg, where
17th-century Dutch city planners created a city of canals and
parks. Admire the panoramic view from the Masthugg Church and
stroll in the Botanical Gardens, one of Europe’s finest. At the
Röhsska Museum, view the exhibits on design, decorative arts, and
fashion—both Swedish and international.
OSLO, NORWAYMonday, May 26
Situated on one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, Oslo is
surrounded by forested hills. Drive past City Hall, where the
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN May 21 to 24, 2014
Spend two nights in charming Copenhagen, where you will visit
the Glyptotek, a fascinating museum in the city center, as well as
Louisiana, a modern art museum on the city’s north coast. In the
town of Helsinør, see Kronborg Castle, immoralized by Shakespeare
as Elsinore in Hamlet. There will be free time to explore on your
own. Shopping along the Strøget and strolling through Tivoli
Gardens are just the beginning.
near Gjóv. Alternatively, you may wish to drive to scenic Vágar
Island, passing under the Vestmanna Sound by a new 3-mile-long
tunnel.
AT SEAMonday, June 2
Attend lectures and perhaps settle into a deck chair with a
favorite book a day at sea.
WESTMAN ISLANDS, ICELANDTuesday, June 3
Be on deck this morning for our arrival at Vestmannaeyjar, in
the Westman Islands. Tour the museum commemorating the volcanic
eruption in 1973. Return to Sea Explorer and continue to Reykjavik.
This evening join the captain for a farewell reception and
dinner.
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / NEW YORKWednesday, June 4
Disembark the ship in the morning. A tour of Reykjavik includes
the National Museum with exhibits on Iceland’s history from the
Settlement Age to the present. Continue to the Blue Lagoon for
lunch and to experience this famous geothermal pool. Transfer to
the airport for the flight home, or remain in Reykjavik for the
optional postlude.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK June 4 to 7, 2014
Experience Iceland’s dynamic capital and the surrounding
countryside during a three-night stay. Explore Thingvellir National
Park, known for its dramatic lava formations, and visit the hot
spring Geyser. Tour the Valley of the Gods and the Eyjafjallajökull
volcano (which famously erupted in 2010), or visit the
Sólheimajökull glacier and walk behind one of its waterfalls. Learn
about Iceland’s geothermal energy at a power plant and enjoy the
relaxing Blue Lagoon geothermal pool.
The Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik.
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LAND & RAIL
GUATEMALA, MEXICO & BELIZEJAN 26 – FEB 5, 2014MARK VAN
BAALEN
SOUTH INDIAMAR 6 – 22, 2014SUGATA BOSE
EXPLORING MYANMARMAR 10 – 23, 2014MICHAEL HERZFELD
QATAR, OMAN & UNITED ARAB EMIRATESMAR 13 – 24, 2014WILLIAM
GRANARA
SOUTH AFRICA WITH ROVOS RAILMAR 24 – APR 5, 2014MAYA
JASANOFF
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF BERLINAPR 4 – 10, 2014PETER MADSEN
TURKISH TREASURESAPR 25 – MAY 9, 2014JOHN “JAY” ELLISON
HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA & TIBETMAY 17 – 28, 2014MARTIN K.
WHYTE
MOROCCAN DISCOVERYMAY 17 – 30, 2014SUSAN GILSON MILLER
THE ULTIMATE SILK ROAD JOURNEYMAY 19 – JUN 8, 2014NINA
TUMARKIN
INSIDE THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAMMAY 22 – 30, 2014DAVID
AGUILAR
MOZAMBIQUEJUN 3 – 16, 2014
TALES OF WALESJUN 4 – 14, 2014CATHERINE MCKENNA
REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR: BELGIUM, FRANCE & GERMANYJUN 6 –
15, 2014SUE WEAVER SCHOPF
ENGLISH LANDSCAPES & LITERATUREJUN 7 – 14, 2014MICHAEL
WEISHAN
HIDDEN SECRETS OF MADAGASCARJUN 15 – 27, 2014
ULTIMATE TANZANIA SAFARI JUN 21 – JUL 5, 2014DANIEL
LIEBERMAN
SANTA FEJUL 23 – 27, 2014JOHN STEWART
TUSCANY & UMBRIASEP 10 – 18, 2014
LADAKH TO BHUTANSEP 13 – 27, 2014
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JAMES: CAMINO DE SANTIAGOSEP 26 – OCT 8,
2014MARY GAYLORD
AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA & ARMENIASEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014PETER
GALBRAITH
SPAIN & PORTUGALSEP 27 – OCT 11, 2014
SOUTHERN AFRICA ODYSSEYOCT 23 – NOV 9, 2014MARK VAN BAALEN
CRUISES
TAHITI & FRENCH POLYNESIA ON PAUL GAUGUINFEB 20 – MAR 2,
2014JAMES SIMPSON
BUENOS AIRES TO RIO DE JANEIRO ON SEA EXPLORERMAR 11 – 24,
2014DIANA SORENSEN
JAPAN ON CALEDONIAN SKYMAY 7 – 20, 2014HELEN HARDACRE
WAKE OF VIKINGS: COPENHAGEN TO REYKJAVIK ON SEA EXPLORERMAY 23 –
JUN 4, 2014STEPHEN MITCHELL
BLACK SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERMAY 27 – JUN 9, 2014THOMAS
SIMONS
MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS ON CORAL IIMAY 27 – JUN 10,
2014JEFFREY QUILTER
AEGEAN SEA ON VARIETY VOYAGERJUL 23 – AUG 1, 2014HARVEY COX
& NINA TUMARKIN
ICELAND TO GREENLAND ON L’AUSTRALAUG 2 – 14, 2014JAMES
MCCARTHY
BELL ‘ITALIA ON VARIETY VOYAGERSEP 16 – 26, 2014RICHARD
THOMAS
FRANCE, SPAIN & ITALY ON TERE MOANASEP 19 – 27, 2014SUSAN
SULEIMAN
EASTER ISLAND ON CLIPPER ODYSSEYSEP 29 – OCT 17, 2014
MADAGASCAR ON ISLAND SKYNOV 28 – DEC 16, 2014
NEW ZEALAND ON CALEDONIAN SKYDEC 29, 2014 – JAN 11, 2015LAWRENCE
BUELL
RIVERS & LAKES
PRAGUE TO BERLIN ON SWISS RUBYAPR 29 – MAY 10, 2014WERNER
SOLLORS
PORTUGAL & SPAIN: THE ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER ON AMAVIDAMAY 5
– 14, 2014MARY GAYLORD
WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA ON VOLGA DREAMJUL 16 – 26, 2014JULIE
BUCKLER
PARIS TO PROVENCE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONYSEP 8 – 16, 2014ROBERT
DARNTON
BLUE DANUBE ON AMADEUS SYMPHONY SEP 12 – 26, 2014
FAMILY ADVENTURES
SCOTLAND JUN 25 – JUL 6, 2014WILLIAM AND VALERIE GILLIES
GODS & HEROES ON CORINTHIANJUL 3 – 14, 2014JONATHAN
WALTON
GALAPAGOS ON SANTA CRUZJUL 7 – 15, 2014SCOTT EDWARDS
BAJA ADVENTURE DEC 26 – JAN 1, 2014
SPRING BREAK
GREECE FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-22, 2014GREGORY
NAGY
GHANA FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ALUMNIMAR 14-23, 2014CARLA D.
MARTIN
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Eleven nights accommodations aboard Sea
Explorer; all meals during the cruise; wine and beer with lunches
and dinners; escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for
included visits; airport / pier group transfers and porterage;
customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities
to guides and drivers; $50,000 emergency medical assistance and
evacuation insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages
other than as specified above; personal items and expenses; airport
transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip
insurance; optional Copenhagen prelude; optional Reykjavik
postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as
included.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN $1,795 per person. Single supplement
$795. Includes two nights at the Hotel D’Angleterre. Breakfast
daily, two lunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK $2,625 per person. Single supplement
$365. Includes two nights at Hotel Ranga and one night at Hotel
Borg. Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three 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 617.496.0806, 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 and must be
made by check.
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.
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/vikings-2014. 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.
QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800.422.1636 or
617.496.0806, email: [email protected]. CST 2059789-40
255257259261
262 260 258 256 254
Restaurant
329331333335339341343345347
348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330
Reception
415417419421423425427
414416418420422424426428
Club
Lib
rary
505507509511
Su
n D
eck
Outdoor Café
512 510 508 506
Sun Deck
WhirlpoolBeautySalon
603 601
604 602
EXPLORER DECK
ERICKSON DECK
MARCO POLO DECK
COLUMBUS DECK
MAGELLAN DECK
CRUISE RATESPer person, double occupancy
n 254 to 262 $7,995 Magellan Deck. Deluxe Suites with porthole
windows
n 333 to 348 $8,995 Columbus Deck. Deluxe Suites with
windows.
n 329 to 332$9,595Columbus Deck. Deluxe Suites with windows.
n 416 to 428$9,995Marco Polo Deck. Deluxe Suites with
windows.
n 414 & 415$10,595Marco Polo Deck. Junior Suites with
windows.
n 505 to 512$11,995Erickson Deck. Veranda Suite with private
balcony.
n 601 to 604$13,995Explorer Deck. Penthouse Suite with private
balcony.
Cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement.
Luxury combines with adventure aboard Sea Explorer. This
all-suite motor yacht has all outside cabins (with the option for
queen bed or twin beds); bathrooms have a shower and marble
details. The ship has an elevator, exercise room, and sun deck with
a whirpool.
Sea Explorer (left), the dining room (center), and a Deluxe
Suite on Marco Polo Deck (right).
BERGEN, NORWAYThursday, May 29
This morning, Sea Explorer docks in Bergen near Håkonshallen, a
restored 13th-century ceremonial hall. Explore Bryggen (The Wharf),
with its meticulously preserved 14th-century warehouses built by
Hansa merchants. The passageways between the buildings are filled
with the shops of local artisans. Drive to Troldhaugen, the
countryside villa of Edvard Grieg, to hear a private recital of the
composer’s work. Time permitting, see the unique architecture of
Fantoft Stave Church. Return to the ship for lunch and the
afternoon at sea.
LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLANDFriday, May 30
Following a morning lecture and lunch, arrive in Lerwick,
capital of the Shetland Islands. Travel to the end of the main
island where farmland meets a rocky and ruggedly beautiful coast.
Be on the lookout for puffins, seals, ponies, and sheep. See the
Stone Age settlement of Jarlshof with its wheelhouses and
well-preserved Norse longhouses. Remarkably, Jarlshof was in
continuous use until the 17th century. Return to Lerwick for
time at leisure before continuing your cruise north during the
long twilight hours called simmer dim by the Scottish.
STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS, SCOTLANDSaturday, May 31
Sail through the Orkney Islands to the bustling harbor of
Kirkwall and see the Cathedral of St. Magnus, founded in 1137, and
the 16th-century Bishop’s Palace. Drive to the ruins of Skara Brae,
a Stone Age settlement that was preserved by layers of sand and
only exposed by a storm in 1850. Continue to Maes Howe, a massive
circular burial tomb dating from 3500 BCE. Experience the mystery
and power of the nearby Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of
Stenness. Return to the ship and sail early in the evening.
THORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Sunday, June 1
Step ashore in Thorshavn, named after Thor, the Norse god of
Thunder. Morning visits will introduce you to the town’s cultural
heritage dating back to the Vikings. In the afternoon, drive north,
past a Viking settlement, perhaps spotting puffins that nest in the
cliffs
DEPART U.S.A. Friday, May 23
Depart on an overnight flight to Denmark.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Saturday, May 24
Arrive in Copenhagen in the early afternoon. Enjoy a canal
cruise in this lively city before boarding Sea Explorer. Gather for
the captain’s welcome reception, followed by dinner.
Botanical Garden, Gothenburg.
Kon Tiki Museum, Oslo. Puffins, Westman Islands.
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held; the 19th-century Parliament;
and the Royal Palace. Continue to Bygdøy Peninsula, home to several
fascinating museums. See the Viking Ship Museum with its
well-preserved 9th-century wooden ships; the Kon-Tiki Museum with
adventururer Thor Heyerdahl’s balsa raft; and the open-air
Norwegian Folk Museum, with historical buildings and an indoor
display of folk art and costumes. Return to the ship for lunch.
This afternoon, stroll through popular Vigeland Park with 212
bronze and granite sculptures by Gustaf Vigeland. Conclude with a
private visit (pending confirmation) to the National Museum of
Art.
AT SEATuesday, May 27
During a relaxing day at sea, attend lectures and enjoy the
ship’s amenities.
STAVANGER, NORWAYWednesday, May 28
Tour the Norwegian Petroleum Museum and learn how the
technological innovations of this industry have affected Norway.
Stop at one of Stavanger’s many gardens before returning to Sea
Explorer in time for lunch.
GOTHENBURG, SWEDENSunday, May 25
Attend morning lectures as Sea Explorer cruises along the
Swedish coast. After lunch, arrive in Gothenburg, where
17th-century Dutch city planners created a city of canals and
parks. Admire the panoramic view from the Masthugg Church and
stroll in the Botanical Gardens, one of Europe’s finest. At the
Röhsska Museum, view the exhibits on design, decorative arts, and
fashion—both Swedish and international.
OSLO, NORWAYMonday, May 26
Situated on one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, Oslo is
surrounded by forested hills. Drive past City Hall, where the
OPTIONAL PRELUDE COPENHAGEN May 21 to 24, 2014
Spend two nights in charming Copenhagen, where you will visit
the Glyptotek, a fascinating museum in the city center, as well as
Louisiana, a modern art museum on the city’s north coast. In the
town of Helsinør, see Kronborg Castle, immoralized by Shakespeare
as Elsinore in Hamlet. There will be free time to explore on your
own. Shopping along the Strøget and strolling through Tivoli
Gardens are just the beginning.
near Gjóv. Alternatively, you may wish to drive to scenic Vágar
Island, passing under the Vestmanna Sound by a new 3-mile-long
tunnel.
AT SEAMonday, June 2
Attend lectures and perhaps settle into a deck chair with a
favorite book a day at sea.
WESTMAN ISLANDS, ICELANDTuesday, June 3
Be on deck this morning for our arrival at Vestmannaeyjar, in
the Westman Islands. Tour the museum commemorating the volcanic
eruption in 1973. Return to Sea Explorer and continue to Reykjavik.
This evening join the captain for a farewell reception and
dinner.
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / NEW YORKWednesday, June 4
Disembark the ship in the morning. A tour of Reykjavik includes
the National Museum with exhibits on Iceland’s history from the
Settlement Age to the present. Continue to the Blue Lagoon for
lunch and to experience this famous geothermal pool. Transfer to
the airport for the flight home, or remain in Reykjavik for the
optional postlude.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE REYKJAVIK June 4 to 7, 2014
Experience Iceland’s dynamic capital and the surrounding
countryside during a three-night stay. Explore Thingvellir National
Park, known for its dramatic lava formations, and visit the hot
spring Geyser. Tour the Valley of the Gods and the Eyjafjallajökull
volcano (which famously erupted in 2010), or visit the
Sólheimajökull glacier and walk behind one of its waterfalls. Learn
about Iceland’s geothermal energy at a power plant and enjoy the
relaxing Blue Lagoon geothermal pool.
The Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik.
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DISCOVER SOPHISTICATED SCANDINAVIAN CITIES, NEOLITHIC SITES,
AND
NORSE SETTLEMENTS AS YOU TRAVERSE THE NORTH SEA IN THE WAKE
OF
THE GREAT VIKING EXPLORERS. ENJOY A CANAL CRUISE IN
COPENHAGEN,
Denmark, and board Sea Explorer. In Gothenburg, Sweden, view the
collection
at Röhsska Museum of design and crafts, and in Oslo, Norway, see
the well-
preserved 9th-century Viking ships and the Kon-Tiki, Thor
Heyerdahl’s famous
balsa raft. In Bergen, stroll along its 14th-century wharf, a
UNESCO World
Heritage site, and attend a private recital at Edvard Grieg’s
villa. Cross the North
Sea to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, to visit the Stone Age
settlement at Jarlshof,
then explore the Neolithic and Norse sites of the Orkney and
Faroe islands.
Admire the beauty of the Westman Islands of Iceland before
disembarking in
Reykjavik. Optional Copenhagen prelude and Reykjavik
postlude.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Copenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer May 23 to June 4, 2014
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL
Ring of Brodgar (above). On the front cover: prow of a Viking
ship.
IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGSCopenhagen to Reykjavik Aboard Sea
Explorer
WITH STEPHEN MITCHELL Professor of Scandinavian &
Folklore
May 23 to June 4, 2014
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Educational program with Stephen Mitchell,
Professor of Scandinavian
and Folklore
• Eleven-night cruise aboard the luxurious all-suite motor
yacht Sea Explorer
• The Kon-Tiki Museum of Oslo, home to Thor Heyerdahl’s
famous balsa raft
• Private performance of Edvard Grieg’s music at
his countryside home
• The Stone-Age Archaeological site of
Jarlshof at Lerwick
• The Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones
of Stenness
North AtlanticOcean
North Sea
Norwegian Sea
SWEDEN
NORWAY
DENMARK
ICEL AND
SCOTL AND
Lerwick
Stromness
Bergen
Stavanger
Thorshavn
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Reykjavik
VestmannaeyjarWESTMANISLANDS
FAROEISLANDS
ORKNEYISLANDS
SHETLANDISLANDS
Oslo
HAVARD STUDY LEADER
STEPHEN MITCHELL, Professor of Scandinavian and Folklore
Steve Mitchell’s research addresses a wide variety of genres
and
periods of Nordic culture and literature—centering on
popular
traditions, mythology, and legends in the late medieval and
early
modern periods. He has also written on such diverse topics
as
Scandinavian drama and women’s autobiographical literature in
the
17th century. Among other works, Professor Mitchell is the
author of
Heroic Sagas and Ballads, a study of the medieval Icelandic
mythical-
heroic sagas and their heritage in more recent Scandinavian
ballads
and other oral traditions, and of the medieval section of A
History of
Swedish Literature. Since coming to Harvard in 1980, Mitchell
has been very involved in
student life, and is the former Master of Eliot House
(1991-2000).
STUDY LEADERS FROM OUR CO-SPONSORS
Roberta Frank is the Marie Borro Professor of English at Yale;
her lecture course “Vikings” is
one of the most popular in the humanities. Walter Go art is the
author of the prize-winning
Narrators of Barbarian History and a Senior Research Scholar in
Yale’s History Department.
Art historian and medievalist Wendy A. Stein works at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
