Circumnavigation of the

BLACK SEA Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania & Bulgaria with Cappadocia Extension With MIT Study Leader Dr. John Dobson ’62 September 25 – October 9, 2011

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Sumela Monastery

DEAR MIT ALUMNI & FRIENDS Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria—the countries ringing the Black Sea represent some of Eurasia’s most intriguing destinations. These lands possess histories that span centuries, the remnants of vanished civilizations, vibrant contemporary cultures, and beautiful landscapes. During our circumnavigation aboard the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, we’ll explore each of these countries. MIT study leader Dr. John Dobson ’62 will lead the lecture series and will focus his talks on the political history of the region. John will be joined by a team of on board enrichment lecturers who will work together to provide a wealth of content to complement the daily excursions. Read more about the lecture team in this brochure. The Black Sea is a rich tapestry of myth and history. Here, legendary Jason and his Argonauts searched for the Golden Fleece at the end of the known world. Invaders, conquerors, and settlers, including the ancient Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk Turks, Ottomans, and Cossacks, left indelible marks on the region. Archaeological masterpieces reflecting these peoples include the ancient Greek site of Chersonesus in Ukraine, a cliffside monastery in Turkey, and the fabled ancient site of Histria and Roman mosaics in Romania. Four of the destinations are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Istanbul’s historic district, Georgia’s medieval Kutaisi, Ukraine’s Chersonesus, and Romania’s winding Danube Delta. Most striking is the contrast in the stunning examples of architecture. Domed Byzantine basilicas filled with gold mosaics stand nearly adjacent to gleaming tiled mosques of the Seljuk Turkish and Ottoman Empires. View the quaint red-roofed houses of Turkish fishing villages as donkeys graze placidly along the paths. In the city of Odessa, marvel at some of the most splendid examples of elegant 18th- and 19th-century architecture, rich with sculptural details and statuary. In addition to viewing striking landscapes and stunning historical monuments, we will also take time to enjoy a local Georgian dining tradition, wander bazaars where shopkeepers display jewelry and carpets, meet with local experts in fields from art history to archaeology, and sample regional wines. We are sharing this program with general interest travelers. I hope you decide to join us on this program. If you have any questions, or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at (800) 992-6749, or email us at [email protected]. You may also contact the tour operator Zegrahm Expeditions at 800-628-8747. Sincerely,

Melissa Chapman Gresh Director, MIT Alumni Travel Program P.S. Please visit our website at http://alum.mit.edu/travel for details and updated information on all our trips.

UKRAINE Odessa

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Danube River Delta Crisan

ROMANIA

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Sevastopol

RUSSIA

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Histria

Sochi

Constanta

GEORGIA Kutaisi

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Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania & Bulgaria

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15 Days • Aboard the Clipper Odyssey September 25 – October 9, 2011

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KUTAISI

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MAP NOT TO SCALE

September 25

October 3

USA

Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine

September 26

October 4

Istanbul, Turkey

Sevastopol

September 27

October 5

Istanbul / Embark Clipper Odyssey

Odessa

September 28

Bartin / Amasra

Danube River Delta, Romania

September 29

October 7

Samsun / Amasya

Histria / Constanta

September 30

October 8

Trabzon / Sumela Monastery

Varna, Bulgaria

October 1

Istanbul, Turkey / Disembark Clipper Odyssey / USA

Poti, Georgia / Kutaisi October 2

Sochi, Russia

October 6

October 9

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THE BLUE MOSQUE

ITINERARY Sunday, September 25

USA

Depart on your overnight flight to Istanbul. Monday, September 26

Istanbul, Turkey

Independent arrival and check-in at the hotel. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before the welcome dinner and briefing. (D) Tuesday, September 27

Istanbul / Embark Clipper Odyssey

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This morning visit exquisite Dolmabahce Palace which reveals the opulent lifestyle of the last sultans of the Ottoman Empire. After lunch set out to explore the heart of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque and continue to the beautiful Aya Sofya; this famed 6th-century symbol of the Byzantine Empire was for thousands of years the largest interior space in the world. Alternatively, visit the Byzantine Church of the Holy Savior of Chora, the beautiful Rustem Pasha Mosque, and the colorful Spice Bazaar.

Wednesday, September 28

Bartin / Amasra

Today dock in Bartin and drive to the harbor town of Amasra. The walking tour reveals panoramic views of the Black Sea coastline and rugged nearby islands. Walk the cobblestone streets, where local houses are interspersed with archaeological remnants of Byzantine churches and Genoese castles. Visit the local market or museum, or enjoy a hike to cliffs overlooking the Black Sea. (B, L, D) Thursday, September 29

Samsun / Amasya

From the port of Samsun drive inland to Amasya, former capital of the kingdom of Pontus during its golden age in the third century B.C. The town of red-roofed dwellings and 19th-century Ottoman-era wooden

SPICE BAZAAR

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RUSTEM PASHA MOSQUE

In the late afternoon board the Clipper Odyssey and cruise toward the Black Sea up the scenic Bosporus, a strait which runs through the center of Istanbul and forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. (B, L, D)

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© Paul Harris

© Lia Oprea

KUTAISI

houses is set along the dramatic Yesilirmak River Gorge. Explore photogenic winding alleyways, the ethnographic museum, and a medrese, or Islamic seminary. For lunch enjoy a feast of regional Turkish cuisine in a local restaurant high on a mountainside with commanding views of the town and the Pontic Tombs. (B, L, D)

Saturday, October 1

Friday, September 30

Enjoy a full-day excursion inland to Kutaisi, a World Heritage Site. The city offers splendid monuments surrounded by sweeping mountain views. Visit the Gelati Monastery complex, one of Georgia’s most famed sites, founded by King David IV in the 12th century. During lunch enjoy a performance of energetic traditional dances. Afterwards, stroll the cobblestone streets to visit Bagrati Cathedral, an imposing 11th-century church overlooking the river. (B, L, D)

Poti, Georgia / Kutaisi

Dock at the port of Poti in the republic of Georgia. Situated in the southern Caucasus Mountains region, the country possesses a scenic beauty that is legendary; snowcapped mountains sweep down to lush forests and pastoral vineyards and plains.

Trabzon / Sumela Monastery

© Paul Harris

Ancient Greeks settled Trabzon along a branch of the Silk Road from Asia. A highlight of the visit is a morning drive in the countryside to see the 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine Sumela Monastery, perched precariously on a cliff face in the monastic tradition of Greek Orthodox architecture. Detailed frescoes, etched in brilliant blues, reds, and golds cover the interior. This stunning alpine setting is also a national park. Th is afternoon explore the 13th-century Aya Sofya, a Byzantine church with exquisite frescoes, and spend some free time wandering through the modern city of Trabzon. (B, L, D)

TRABZON

Sunday, October 2

Sochi, Russia

This Russian mineral-spring resort community with a subtropical climate is sometimes called

SUMELA MONASTERY

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AMASYA

KUTAISI

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OPERA HOUSE, ODESSA

Monday, October 3

Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine

Yalta is a seaside resort on the Crimean Peninsula, long a favored spot for Russian and Ukrainian elite who constructed palatial homes here. Visit the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, with its intricate Byzantine adornment. A scenic coastal drive brings us to the elegant Renaissance-style Livadia Palace, summer home of Tsar Nicholas II and location of the 1945 Yalta Conference. (B, L, D) Tuesday, October 4

Sevastopol

ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL

Wednesday, October 5

Odessa

Odessa’s European-Russian heritage is evident as one ascends the Potemkin Steps to explore cobblestone streets lined with shady plane trees. Explore the compact central district’s spectacular architecture, including monuments, statuary, parks, and ornate 19th-century gems such as the Opera House and Gagarin’s Palace. Also, visit one of the country’s oldest archaeological museums; housing an extensive collection of Ukrainian artifacts ranging from the Paleolithic age to the medieval period. Among the exhibits are antiquities fashioned of precious metals, including Scythian jewelry and ancient coins. (B, L, D) Thursday, October 6

Danube River Delta, Romania

The Danube is Europe’s second longest river as well as a World Heritage Site and

SOCHI

CHERSONESUS

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© Jack S. Grove

This morning disembark in the military port of Sevastopol for a tour of the submarine tunnels at Balaklava and to view a panoramic painting depicting a scene from the Crimean

War. After lunch visit the nearby World Heritage Site of ancient Chersonesus, once a splendid Greek seaside colony. (B, L, D)

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the Russian Riviera. Spend the morning exploring the town with a special visit to Stalin’s dacha. Well hidden among trees on the outskirts of town, the imposing building became a favorite summer retreat for the infamous leader. (B, L, D)

STALIN’S DACHA

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CONSTANTA

DANUBE RIVER DELTA

Biosphere Reserve. The delta is an intricate maze of waterways, lakes, and rivulets that fan out as the mighty river meets its alluvial saltwater terminus.

where we tour the archaeological museum and view one of the largest Roman mosaic floors in Europe. In the late afternoon, enjoy wine tasting and a performance on board. (B, L, D)

From Crisan, we board a local day boat to wind our way through this wetland habitat of over 200 species of birds, including pygmy cormorants, purple herons, white-tailed eagles, and Dalmatian pelicans. On board, sample local vodka and snacks prepared by the Romanian chef. Later, rejoin the Clipper Odyssey and cruise downriver on the main Sulina channel. (B, L, D)

Saturday, October 8

Friday, October 7

Histria / Constanta

© Jack S. Grove

Histria was Romania’s earliest-founded city and flourished as an extraordinary trading city, later to be abandoned and swallowed by alluvial deposits and sand. The site has been under excavation since its rediscovery in 1914. Walk through fascinating seaside ruins, tour the new museum, and spot birds in this wetland environment. Next explore Constanta

The modern port city of Varna was once the Greek seaside colony known as Odessos. Disembark in the morning and visit Varna’s archaeological museum that chronologically traces the progress of human society in the region over the course of millennia and includes the oldest worked gold in the world. Also explore the extensive remains of the 2nd-century Roman thermae, or public baths, which make up the largest Roman ruins in Bulgaria. Reboard the ship and cruise toward Turkey in the afternoon. (B, L, D) Sunday, October 9

Istanbul, Turkey / Disembark Clipper Odyssey / USA

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for homeward flights. (B)

DANUBE RIVER DELTA

©Jack S. Grove

VARNA

Varna, Bulgaria

TURKEY’S CAPPADOCIA Pre-Voyage Extension: September 19 – 26, 2011

Turkey’s Cappadocia region is a land of striking volcanic terrain marked by thousands of pyramid-shaped rock spires. Throughout the centuries, Cappadocia’s inhabitants have carved their homes and churches in these columns and in caves, creating tunnels and chambers in the rock. Highlights include: Ankara – Fly from Istanbul to Ankara, Turkey’s capital and tour the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which houses a rich collection of Turkish artifacts from prehistoric peoples and Hittite, Phyrgian, Lydian, and Urartian cultures and the Mausoleum of Atatürk, a national shrine dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey. One night at the Ankara Hilton. (B, L, D) Cappadocia – Spend three nights in magical Cappadocia. Here explore the extraordinary underground city of Kaymakli, where early Christians carved stables, kitchens, tunnels, and churches from the volcanic rock. Other examples of Cappadocian rock architecture include Pigeon Valley, where hundreds of small caves were used to house birds, and Uchisar Castle, a solid rock used as a watchtower. The peaceful, attractive valley of Pashabagi is famous for its three-headed fairy chimneys, and it’s possible to see all the stages in the formation of fairy chimneys at this spot. At Zelve view the traditional rock village and cave homes that were inhabited until the 1960s and visit Mustafapasa with its impressive Greek and Ottoman architecture. Three nights at the Karlikevi Hotel in Nevşehir. (B, L, D) Kayseri – Once the capital of Cappadocia during the Roman era Kayseri was an important cultural and artistic center. Today, dozens of beautiful buildings from the Seljuk Period grace the city including one of Turkey’s most important 13th-century Islamic complexes. Visit the mosque and enjoy some free time to explore a typical covered bazaar, a completely different experience than the popular bazaar visited by travelers in Istanbul. One night at the Kayseri Hilton. (B, L, D) Price: $2,980 per person, double occupancy; $980 single supplement. (Air fare within Turkey is included in the price of the extension, as well as six hotel nights and all meals.) Note: For terms and conditions, air fare, and cancellation policies, please refer to the main voyage. B, L, D = breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

© Alicia Freyman

For a complete itinerary, please contact our office.

TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Reservations: A deposit of $2,000 per person, along with a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place for you on this Zegrahm Expeditions (ZE), program sponsored by the MIT Alumni Travel Program (MITATP). The balance of the expedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is due at time of air ticket issuance. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted for deposit only. 2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of cancellation must be received in writing by either MITATP or ZE. At the time your written cancellation is received, the following penalties will apply: 120 days or more prior to departure: $500 per person 60 through 119 days prior to departure: 50% of expedition fare 1 through 59 days prior to departure: 100% of expedition fare Some air fares may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition has departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any unused portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all extensions and independent travel arrangements made in conjunction with this program. 3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: Trip cancellation/interruption insurance, medical, emergency medical evacuation, and baggage insurance are highly recommended and should be considered for your protection. Additional information will be made available to you upon receipt of your initial deposit. 4. Share Policy: Accommodations on this MITATP and ZE program is based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, ZE will always pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommodations are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate, you will be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion of the program. 5. Medical Information: Participation on this MITATP and ZE program requires that you be in generally good health as the trip involves walking, hiking, and other physically demanding activities. It is essential that persons with any medical problems and related dietary restrictions make them known to ZE well before departure. ZE can counsel you on whether the expedition you have selected is appropriate for you. The tour leader has the right to disqualify any passenger at any time during the tour if he or she feels the passenger is physically incapable and/or if a passenger’s continued participation will jeopardize either the individual involved or the group. There will be no refund given under these circumstances.

fluctuations or fuel costs. Therefore, as currencies do fluctuate around the world and fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary for ZE to initiate a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond ZE’s control. 8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. The MIT Alumni Association (MITAA) and ZE reserve the right to change a program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which ZE or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes is not included. 9. Itinerary Cancellation: MITAA and ZE reserve the right to cancel this itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. In such a case trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of MITAA and ZE’s liability. MITAA and ZE are not responsible for any expenses incurred by passengers in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses. 10. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept any individual as a passenger for any reason whatsoever. 11. Limitations of Liability: Th is section defi nes ZE’s responsibility with respect to this trip, including the extension and independent arrangements. Please read it carefully. ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that they act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, and suppliers providing means of transportation and/or all other related travel services. MITAA and ZE assume no responsibility howsoever caused for injury, loss, or damage to person or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers. As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject to change. As described in item 9 above, in the event that an expedition must be cancelled, MITAA and ZE are not responsible for any personal expenses incurred by passengers in preparing for the program.

6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limitations for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type of aircraft, will apply for fl ights to/from/within this program. Specifications will be provided with pre-departure materials.

Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms that limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When such tickets are used, passengers are generally bound by the terms of these tickets with respect to their legal relationship to the owner and operators of the ship, their agent (ZE), and the ship’s crew.

7. Currency Fluctuation and Fuel Cost Increases: In order to keep rates as low as possible, ZE does not build into the trip fare an allowance to cover possible increases from currency

On advancement of deposit to ZE, the depositor acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the above recited terms and conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.

WHAT TO EXPECT For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You must be able to walk distances of one to three miles, unaided, sometimes over uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones, and climb stone steps that at times may not have handrails. Opportunities will also be available for optional hikes requiring more exertion. The expedition staff and renowned lecture team will be at your side, enlightening you both ashore and afloat. The month of this voyage has been selected to offer you the optimum comfortable temperatures of the early fall. Average daily temperatures in the Black Sea region will range from the mid 50sºF to the high 70sºF. We will mail a complete list of recommended clothing and a suggested reading list to you approximately five months prior to departure. Participants will most enjoy the remarkable opportunities this expedition offers if they are in active good health and travel with a spirit of adventure.

EXPEDITION LEADERS Carefully chosen for this voyage, our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. Experts from additional fields of study will join the team below. JoÚ Dobson – John graduated from MIT in 1962 with a double major in physics and history and subsequently obtained a Ph.D. in history at the University of Wisconsin. He has taught at universities in the United States, Ireland, and Scotland, specializing in diplomatic, business, and political history. His administrative assignments included service as associate vice provost for research at Iowa State University and, more recently, as dean of the colleges of arts and sciences both there and at Oklahoma State University. He is an emeritus professor of History at Oklahoma State. His Middle East experience includes a tour as a US Foreign Service Officer, and he recently has lectured on the ancient, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern history of the region. He has published a number of scholarly articles and seven books, the most recent of which is an encyclopedia of United States Foreign Policy concepts, many of which have relevance to the countries ringing the Black Sea. Lia Oprea (Expedition Leader) – Part Romanian, Lia gives credit to her Gypsy heritage for her peripatetic nature and love of exploration. Th is love led her to travel widely around the globe and, quite naturally, to a career in adventure travel, a trade she has plied for more than a dozen years. During this time she has worked in several capacities, including cruise director and expedition leader. When she is not in the field, Lia is Zegrahm & Eco Expedition’s director of field staffing. Allan Langdale – Allan earned a doctorate degree in art history from the University of California at Santa Barbara and has taught in the University of California system for more than 12 years. His specialties include Italian Renaissance art and architecture, medieval art, and Byzantine art. He is currently completing a picture book, illustrated with his photographs, of the historical architecture of northern Cyprus. He has published a number of works of travel photography. Ron Wixman – Ron is a specialist in world cultural geography, is well versed in both the ancient and modern societies of the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Ron is conversant in several languages, including Russian, Croatian, and Bulgarian. For 20 years, he spent the summers living in the Balkans and has traveled extensively throughout Asia and Europe. At home in Oregon, Ron is not only a well known professor at the University of Oregon, but he is also a regular commentator on radio and television as an expert on religion, culture, geopolitics, and ethnicity. Lynne Greig (Cruise Director) – Lynne was born and raised in South Africa and after finishing her education spent several years teaching there. Her love for travel led her around the globe, and eventually turned into a career in the adventure travel industry as cruise director. Since 1995 she has traveled from Antarctica to the Arctic, through Africa and the Indian Ocean, Russia, the South Pacific, and Australia. Voyages have taken Lynne to every continent and across every ocean aboard expedition vessels ranging from Russian icebreakers to Australian catamarans. She has tried to settle down on numerous occasions; however, the lure of the sea is too strong, and she keeps going back out in the field, where her cheery personality, abundant energy, and industry knowledge serve her well in her positions as expedition leader and cruise director.

© Alicia Freyman

TRABZON

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RESERVATION FORM CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania & Bulgaria September 25 – October 9, 2011 ❏ Cappadocia Pre-Voyage Extension September 19 – 26, 2011

Name #1 (as it appears on passport) (preferred name)

MIT Affiliation

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Cabin Category: ❏ 1 ❏2 Accommodations: ❏ Twin

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Deposit Information: ($2,000 per person deposit). Please make ❏ Enclosed is a deposit check for $ check payable to Zegrahm Expeditions (Full payment is due 120 days prior to departure.) ❏ Charge $2,000 deposit per person to: ❏ VISA

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CLIPPER ODYSSEY DECK PLAN

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Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the share rate (suites not applicable). Included: Accommodations in hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, briefi ngs, slide/fi lm shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; $50,000 of emergency sickness/ accident medical expenses and $75,000 in evacuation insurance;* all gratuities; internal air fare on the pre-extension. Not Included: All air transportation, except as noted above; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; accident/baggage/ cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/ Internet/fax/telephone charges.

Dining Room

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of December 2010, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $950 for New York City/Istanbul/New York City. If booked on the pre-extension, approximate economy air fare is $950 for New York City/Istanbul/New York City. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed. All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. *Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.

Cover: spices, Istanbul © Allan Langdale; fresco © Paul Harris; Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Yalta © Jenny Kemp

The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for expedition cruising. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an infi rmary staffed by a registered physician, a fleet of Zodiacs, and a sophisticated telecommunications system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

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