Explore the world … World Leaders Travel • 2010–2011 Portfolio
Celebrating the inaugural World Leaders Symposium
Travelers with Shimon Peres in Israel
. . . with the people who shape it . World Leaders Travel is pleased to present a portfolio of exclusive, customized travel events that give you the opportunity to explore the world with the people who shape it. As world travelers ourselves, we’re passionate about blending the wonder of travel with the power of education to create extraordinary experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. And that’s what we offer here. We invite you to explore, to be inspired, and to join us on a fascinating educational journey.
J. William Diebenow President
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Mikhail Gorbachev with travelers in Russia
Travelers on customized excursions
Featuring a Who’s Who of Special Guests Renowned World Leaders James A. Baker, III
Colin Powell
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Mikhail Gorbachev
Condoleezza Rice
Former President of the Soviet Union
Former U.S. Secretary of State
F.W. de Klerk
Jehan Sadat
Former President of South Africa
Former First Lady of Egypt
William J. Perry
Desmond Tutu
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Archbishop Emeritus
Accomplished Figures in Arts, Culture, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Media, Religion, Science, and Technology Karen Armstrong
Chris Heaney
Best-Selling Author
Author, Cradle of Gold
James Billington
Marvin Kalb
Librarian of Congress
Award-Winning Journalist & Correspondent
James Bradley
Zalmay Khalilzad
Best-Selling Author
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Afghanistan, and Iraq
Joan Brown Campbell
Michael Krasny
Interfaith Leader
Author & Radio Host
Vinton G. Cerf
Aaron David Miller
Vice President, Google
Middle East Policy Expert
Edward Djerejian
Bill Moyers
Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria and Israel
Veteran Broadcast Journalist
Valery Gergiev
Robert Schrire
Conductor & Director, Mariinsky Theatre
Political Analyst
Chuck Hagel
Michael Shara
Former U.S. Senator
Astrophysicist
Richard Hansen
Crocker Snow
Archaeologist & Maya Expert
Director, Murrow Center for Public Diplomacy
Special guests will be joining events for various lengths of time. Please visit WorldLeadersTravel.com or call 1-800-395-3288 for details and a complete list of speakers.
Aboard the Silver Wind
Local guest speakers
The Perfect Combination of Experts, Access, and Insight Why Here? Why Now?
A Wealth of Experience
We are ever mindful of these two key questions when
Since 1978, our team of experienced service and travel
creating travel events that hit all the highlights, focus
professionals has built a reputation for excellence, and
on compelling and timely topics, and feature a lineup of
you can be sure that we’ve taken care of even the smallest
uniquely qualified guest speakers and in-country experts.
details. When you’re traveling the world, experience counts, and we’re pleased to have hosted special guests
An Extraordinary Blend of Travel and Education When you explore the world with the people who shape it, you
such as George H.W. and Barbara Bush, Madeleine Albright, Lech Walesa, Tom Brokaw, and thousands of intellectually curious travelers.
enjoy a rare opportunity to be part of a multi-dimensional
Exclusive Access
educational experience. The combination of three exciting elements—perspectives from globally significant leaders,
Special connections open doors not available to the
insights from special guests and local experts, and the
typical traveler. While each destination is different, guests
valuable contributions of your fellow travelers—results
can expect experiences such as dinners in one-of-a-kind
in a uniquely compelling travel experience.
settings, meetings with high-level government officials, performances in grand theaters, and private tours of
An All-Inclusive Journey From arrival to departure, we’ve got you covered. This includes customized, small-group excursions; tips and gratuities; on-tour flights, transportation, and transfers; a
ancient sites.
World-Class Accommodations, Dining, and Amenities
pre-departure travel guide and reading selections; special
On land and at sea, enjoy five-star accommodations,
events and receptions; and fine wine and spirits on cruises.
internationally inspired cuisine, impeccable service from an experienced staff and local guides, specially arranged
A Well-Balanced Itinerary Each travel event is designed to ensure that you experience superlative highlights, are offered compelling options, and have time to relax and enjoy your travels.
events in unique venues, and the personal attention you expect.
World Leaders Symposium
R u ssia G e o rgia A z erbaijan UKRAINE TURKEY
“I can’t imagine a better way to get the most out of a travel experience!” —C. Schneider, 2008 Symposium Traveler
Russia & the Black Sea: Beyond Perestroika
T
o stand in the center of Moscow’s Red Square—especially if you remember Sputnik or bombastic
Soviet May Day parades—is nothing short of thrilling. Add insights from Mikhail Gorbachev to your Moscow experience,
Condoleezza Rice Former U.S. Secretary of State
William J. Perry
Mikhail Gorbachev
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Former President of the Soviet Union
and it only gets better.
Your 17-day journey begins in Russia’s
capital city, but like the influence of this View all speakers and sponsors at WorldLeadersTravel.com/Russia.
former superpower, it extends much further. As you circumnavigate the fabled
Aboard the Silver Wind • Aug 30–Sep 15, 2010 August 30–31
Depart Home / Arrive Moscow, Russia
Moscow
September 1–2
Moscow
September 3
RUSSIA
Istanbul, Turkey (Embark) September 4–5
At Sea
Chernobyl
September 6
Kiev
Batumi or Tbilisi, Georgia
UKRAINE
September 7
Pervomaysk Odessa Sevastopol
Yalta
GEORGIA
Caspian Sea
Batumi or Baku, Azerbaijan September 8
At Sea / Sochi, Russia
Sochi Batumi Tbilisi
Black Sea
September 9 Baku
At Sea / Yalta, Ukraine September 10
Sevastopol Istanbul
AZERBAIJAN
September 11
Odessa or Pervomaysk September 12
TURKEY
At Sea SHIP LAND AIR
September 13–14
Istanbul, Turkey (Disembark) September 15
Depart Istanbul / Arrive Home
Black Sea aboard the Silver Wind, all around you are historic points of interest and manifestations of an enigmatic, determined, and creative people. Their stories will come to life with the help of local dignitaries, U.S. cabinet secretaries, a “father of the Internet,” the U.S. Librarian of Congress, an astrophysicist, media experts, and more.
No matter what captures your
imagination—a Russian cosmonaut training center, the beauty of a field of sunflowers where Ukrainian nuclear missile silos once stood, the elegant oil-boom mansions in Azerbaijan, Odessa’s famous Potemkin Steps, or cosmopolitan
Optional EXTENSIONS Kiev, Chernobyl & Moscow / August 25–31, 2010 Istanbul & Ephesus / September 15–18, 2010
17 days • land/sea/ON-TOUR air Maximum 236 passengers SHIP: The exclusively chartered Silver Wind (ten nights) HOTELS: The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow (three nights) Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel, Istanbul (two nights) Price: From $23,990 per person, double occupancy From $39,990 per person, single occupancy
Istanbul—you will experience firsthand how Russia and her neighbors are integrating past and future, and the realities of life in a post-perestroika world.
To reserve your space today, contact your professional travel advisor, a sponsoring organization, or World Leaders Travel at 1-800-395-3288; WorldLeadersTravel.com.
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Jordan U.A.E. Kuwait Saudi Arabia Qatar ISRAEL OMAN IRAN
“Every country we visited was a highlight. The program in each locale so fit the importance of that country in the larger puzzle. Excellent!” —2009 Symposium Traveler
The Middle East: Fast Forward
M
aybe time travel is possible. In the short span of a generation, deeply rooted
tribal cultures have been transformed into lifestyles driven by technology and modernity. It’s partly this juxtaposition— nomadic Bedouin and ancient ruins
James A. Baker, III
Jehan Sadat
Zalmay Khalilzad
Bill Moyers
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Social Activist and Former First Lady of Egypt
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Afghanistan, and Iraq
Veteran Journalist
View all speakers and sponsors at WorldLeadersTravel.com/MiddleEast.
contrasted with the world’s tallest building and glittering displays of oil wealth—that makes the Middle East so fascinating. For 15 days, immerse yourself
Aboard the Silver Wind • Dec 29, 2010–Jan 12, 2011 December 29
Depart Home
December 30–31
Arrive Amman, Jordan / Dead Sea January 1–2
Dead Sea / Petra
Tehran
Jerusalem Bethlehem
Dead Sea
Petra
Esfahan
IRAN
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Petra / Aqaba / Dubai, U.A.E. (Embark)
Dubai Muscat
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This experience will be defined by
celebration and understanding, both of in the New Year at the Dead Sea, and
January 6
experience wondrous Petra like few ever
January 7
will—by candlelight. In the Persian Gulf,
At Sea
Dammam, Saudi Arabia January 8–9
Dubai (Disembark) Arabian Sea
the future.
January 5
January 10 LAND
insights, innovative ideas, and hope for
which begin early in your journey. Ring
At Sea
Doha, Qatar
SHIP
offer differing perspectives, personal
January 4
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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ISRAEL JORDAN
Amman
January 3
in vibrant intellectual discussions that
January 11
Dubai
January 12
Depart Dubai / Arrive Home
where you cruise aboard the elegant Silver Wind for seven nights, exotic worlds await in Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar, and rarely visited Saudi Arabia. Along the way, continue to go beyond the headlines as you explore culture and society, faith, energy, foreign
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Christmas in Bethlehem / December 22–30, 2010 Oman / January 12–16, 2011 Iran / January 12–19, 2011
affairs, and human rights. Your traveling companions, some of the world’s foremost experts on these subjects, will help it all make sense.
15 days • land/sea/ON-TOUR air Maximum 236 passengers SHIP: The exclusively chartered Silver Wind (seven nights) HOTELS: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea (two nights) Mövenpick Resort, Petra (two nights) Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai (two nights) Price: From $19,990 per person, double occupancy From $33,320 per person, single occupancy
To reserve your space today, contact your professional travel advisor, a sponsoring organization, or World Leaders Travel at 1-800-395-3288; WorldLeadersTravel.com.
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South Africa Zambia BOTSWANA
“An amazing array of speakers that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a pinnacle trip— the best of the best!”—J. and P. Saeta, 2010 Forum Travelers
The Changing Face of South Africa
S
outh Africa is about beginnings. Home to the earliest hominid fossils ever discovered, it’s also
one of the world’s newest democratic success stories. In breathtaking Cape Town, explore the realities of a young
Desmond Tutu
Robert Schrire
F. W. de Klerk
Archbishop Emeritus
Political Analyst
Former President of South Africa
democracy, one that’s still learning to walk upright, with F.W. de Klerk and Desmond Tutu, both Nobel Peace Prize
View all speakers and sponsors at WorldLeadersTravel.com/SouthAfrica.
winners and key figures in the country’s transformation, and a team of experts in
May 1–14, 2011 May 1–2
ZAMBIA AIR
Livingstone (Victoria Falls)
▼
BOTSWANA ▼
Private Game Reserve (Kruger National Park)
▼ Johannesburg
▼
SOUTH AFRICA
of one’s imagination lives on. A safari
May 3–6
experience at Kruger National Park brings
May 7-8
and other exotic animals. The gorgeous
May 9–10
floral panoramas of the Cape Peninsula
May 11
are a fascinating contrast to the Cradle of
Johannesburg Johannesburg / Livingstone, Zambia (Victoria Falls) Livingstone
Indian Ocean
Cape Town
May 13
Humankind near Johannesburg, where fossils speak to ancient origins. A short flight away is the thunderous wonder of
Livingstone / Johannesburg / Depart
Victoria Falls in Zambia.
May 14
It’s an exciting time to be here. Two
Arrive Home
✈
you intimately close to the “Big Five”
Private Game Reserve (Kruger National Park)
May 12
▼
Atlantic Ocean
Pretoria
Amidst rapid change, the South Africa
Depart Home / Arrive Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town
✈
Okavango Delta
media, history, and politics.
decades after Nelson Mandela emerged from prison with fist raised, the world is still watching. Discover the valuable
Optional EXTENSIONS
lessons learned of political, economic,
Rovos Rail, Pretoria to Cape Town / April 27–May 1, 2011 Okavango Delta, Botswana / May 13–18, 2011
social, and environmental reform, and what makes South Africa a rising star.
14 days • land/ON-TOUR AIR HOTELS: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (five nights) Private Game Reserve (two nights) Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg (two nights) Royal Livingstone Hotel, Livingstone (two nights) Price: $14,990 per person, double occupancy $17,640 per person, single occupancy
To reserve your space today, contact your professional travel advisor, a sponsoring organization, or World Leaders Travel at 1-800-395-3288; WorldLeadersTravel.com.
World Leaders Travel Areas of Expertise
Travel Partners
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These events come to life through collaboration with some
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of the world’s leading academic, cultural, and public affairs
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travelers on journeys to nearly 100 destinations, including
distinguished experts, open doors not otherwise available
the Arctic, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt,
to a typical traveler, and contribute to the rich educational
the Galápagos, Greece, India, Israel, Mexico, and South
program. You’ll also have the pleasure of traveling with
Korea. We’ve also catalogued a list of groundbreaking
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accomplishments, from opening the door to group travel
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in Saudi Arabia during the early 1990s to recently bringing
Silversea Cruises, one of the world’s most celebrated
the largest group of American travelers to Iran since its
cruise lines and our host during each Symposium,
1979 revolution. Beyond the travel events featured in this
also plays an important part in making your journey
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Russia: State of the Arts
T
chaikovsky. Chekhov. Dostoevsky. Tolstoy. Nureyev. Baryshnikov.
Netrebko. From music and dance to literature and architecture, Russia is synonymous with the cultural arts.
Valery Gergiev
This specially arranged
Renowned Conductor
celebration of Russia’s artistic heritage centers around the vibrant arts scenes in Moscow and St. Petersburg, where you’ll explore extraordinary venues, enjoy special performances, sample Russian culinary innovations at the finest restaurants, and meet some of the newest artistic stars who will continue to infuse Russia’s creative spirit.
The colorful onion domes of iconic St. Basil’s
Cathedral are the perfect prologue to a performance and private tour at the grand Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Learn about the city’s cutting-edge art scene in discussions and meetings with leaders from local arts organizations and distinguished artists, designers, and musicians.
In St. Petersburg, you’ll be part of the lively
atmosphere surrounding the world-famous Stars of the White Nights Festival. A meeting with renowned Russian conductor and opera company director Valery Gergiev at the Mariinsky Theatre and a behind-the-scenes tour of this
June 29–July 8, 2011 ul
June 29–30 fo fF in
Depart Home / Arrive Moscow, Russia la
nd
July 1–3
and discover the treasures of the Hermitage during a rare, after-hours
Moscow
visit. It’s all part of a soul-stirring performance of
July 4–7
sights and sounds that you’ll find only in Russia.
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
attend a special festival performance
July 8
Depart St. Petersburg / Arrive Home
RUSSIA
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G
storied venue are planned. You’ll also
10 DAYS • LAND/On-Tour AIR
Moscow AIR
Maximum 36 passengers HOTELS: Park Hyatt Hotel, Moscow (four nights) Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg (four nights) Price: Approx. $11,990 per person, double occupancy Approx. $14,380 per person, single occupancy
Chile through a Literary Lens
I
n the words of beloved Chilean author Isabel Allende, “Write what
should not be forgotten.”
Great literature, rich
in historic context and epic struggles, is an ideal lens
Michael Krasny
through which to commemorate
Author & Radio Host
the past and imagine the future. Follow the pen strokes of Isabel Allende and Pablo Neruda, two of Chile’s most celebrated writers, as the story of Chile unfolds in three captivating chapters—Santiago, Valparaiso, and the fertile countryside.
With Michael Krasny—host of the award-
winning KQED (an NPR member station) radio show Forum, professor of English, interviewer extraordinaire, and widely published scholar and critic—as your traveling companion, immerse yourself in the Chile of Allende’s lovingly portrayed protagonists. Memorable settings from her novels, also key points of historic interest, serve as guideposts amidst the vibrant street life of cosmopolitan Santiago and the lovely seaside port of Valparaiso. Encounter the new generation of Chilean writers and artists influenced by the nuances of their country’s history and culture; delight at the eccentricity of Neruda’s eclectic homes, the physical manifestations of
January 7–16, 2011
his poetry, passion, and political convictions; and
January 7–8
marvel at the artifacts of Chile’s indigenous people at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. Toast all that
Depart Home / Arrive Santiago, Chile
LAND AIR
January 9–11
Chile has to offer in the beautiful Casablanca Valley,
Santiago
renowned for its world-class wines.
January 12
Santiago / Casablanca Valley / Valparaiso
Pacific Ocean
10 DAYS • Land Maximum 36 passengers HOTELS: Hotel Plaza San Francisco, Santiago (four nights) Hotel Gervasoni or Zero Hotel, Valparaiso (three nights) Price: $5,990* per person, double occupancy $7,780* per person, single occupancy *Plus a separate $500 donation to KQED Public Media
▼
Buenos Aires, Argentina / January 15–19, 2011
▼
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
January 13–14
ARGENTINA
Valparaiso
January 15 Valparaiso
Santiago Casablanca Valley
Valparaiso / Viña del Mar / Depart Santiago Buenos Aires
CHILE
January 16
Arrive Home
Atlantic Ocean
El Mirador and the Maya
C
omplex religious and political systems; advanced artistic,
scientific, and architectural achievements; monuments towering above the jungle; ancient unsolved mysteries. This
Richard Hansen
is the story of the Maya, and the
Archaeologist
context for your extraordinary adventure.
A highly developed civilization that peaked
around 700 A.D. and then disappeared from Central America, the Maya left behind troupes of howler monkeys and flocks of tropical birds, and a long line of insatiably curious scientists. Dr. Richard Hansen, whose work has redefined our understanding of the Preclassic Maya, is one of those intrepid explorers and your guide on this journey back in time. By chartered helicopter, journey to immense El Mirador, a rarely visited Maya settlement buried deep in the Guatemalan jungle. Hansen, director of the Mirador Basin Project, and his colleagues have identified more than 26 major and 60 minor cities at the site and continue to make fascinating discoveries, which you will learn about firsthand.
Beyond the wonders of El Mirador, fill the pages
of your own jungle book with a boat trip to the
February 13–20, 2011
ruins of Aguateca; exploring the World Heritage site Tikal, renowned for its soaring pyramids; camping
February 13 HELI
El Mirador
LAND
Nakbe
AIR
Tikal
Depart Home / Arrive Guatemala City, Guatemala February 14–16
Flores (Tikal & Aguateca)
in the rainforest under a star-filled sky; and relaxing for four nights at deluxe accommodations in the heart of the Petén jungle.
Camino Real Tikal Flores Aguateca
February 17–18
El Mirador
February 19
Nakbe / Flores February 20
Depart Guatemala City / Arrive Home
GUATEMALA
Lake Atitlán Antigua
Guatemala City
OPTIONAL EXTENSION Antigua & Lake Atitlán / February 20–24, 2011
8 DAYS • LAND/ON-TOUR air Maximum 28 passengers HOTELS: Westin Camino Real, Guatemala City (one night) Hotel Camino Real Tikal, Flores (four nights) El Mirador Camp (two nights) Price: $6,990 per person, double occupancy $7,890 per person, single occupancy
Machu Picchu: 100 Years Later
P
erched high in the Peruvian Andes is a legendary Inca
city that escaped the notice of Spain’s conquistadores in the 1500s. Three centuries later, however, Machu Picchu did not escape the notice of Hiram
Chris Heaney Author, Cradle of Gold
Bingham, an American historian. Thrilled by the prospect of unexplored Inca cities, Bingham was led to the largely forgotten site by Melchor Arteaga in July of 1911, and the eyes of the world were soon riveted on this once-lost Inca city.
Freed of its jungle shroud, Machu Picchu
has been the focus of intense Peruvian affection and care as a national treasure, cultural site, and sacred place. Celebrate the centennial—100 years to the day—of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery in the company of Chris Heaney, author of the new book on Bingham, Cradle of Gold.
Immerse yourself in the historical and cultural
riches of Lima’s colonial center; the fine collections of artifacts from Peru’s Pre-Columbian cultures at the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology; and the achievements of Peru’s early inhabitants at archaeological sites around Cuzco and in the Urubamba
July 16–26, 2011
Valley. And in specially arranged July 16
discussions with historians, Peruvian officials, and
Depart Home / Arrive Lima, Peru
preservationists, you’ll discover what lies in store for
PERU
July 17
Lima
this icon of Inca supremacy. Lima
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Yucay Chinchero
Nazca Lines / July 14–16, 2011 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) / July 25–29, 2011
Puerto Maldonado
Cuzco
July 20–21
Yucay
Cuzco
July 22–23 NAZCA LINES
11 Days • LANd/RAIL /ON-TOUR AIR Maximum 30 passengers HOTELS: Marriott Hotel, Lima (three nights) Hotel Libertador, Cuzco (three nights) Casa Andina, Yucay (two nights) Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu (two nights) Price: $6,990 per person, double occupancy $8,980 per person, single occupancy
July 18–19
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu July 24
Cuzco
July 25
Lima
July 26 RAIL LAND AIR
Pacific Ocean
Depart Lima / Arrive Home
W o r l d L e a d e r s FORUM
Syria Lebanon Israel
“...the finest and most educational trip we have taken in our well-traveled lives.” —Dr. and Mrs. A. Goodman, 2010 Forum Travelers
Syria & Lebanon: History in the Making
W
hether you like your history ancient or in-the-making, prepare for unending
rewards. A veritable historical and cultural buffet, Syria and Lebanon offer a fascinating assortment of highlights,
Edward Djerejian
Aaron David Miller
Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria and Israel
Middle East Policy Expert
including the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage sites of Byblos, Baalbek, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers, Aleppo,
View all speakers and sponsors at WorldLeadersTravel.com/SyriaLebanon.
and Bosra.
September 12–24, 2011 September 12–13 LAND AIR
SYRIA
September 14–17
U.S. Ambassador, a veteran Middle East
Damascus
regional experts and scholars, you can
September 19
expect to gain a deeper understanding of
Hama (Krak des Chevaliers)
Damascus
September 20
Hama / Beirut (Baalbek), Lebanon
Tel Aviv
September 21–23
Jerusalem
ISRAEL
Dead Sea
JORDAN
negotiator, and an impressive team of
Palmyra Palmyra
Mediterranean Sea
ideologies shaping the future, that will grab your attention. Led by a former
September 18
LEBANON
happening here now, and the issues and
Depart Home / Arrive Damascus, Syria
Hama
Beirut
Beyond their rich histories, it’s what’s
the important roles Syria and Lebanon play on the world stage.
As you do, you’ll also observe how
Beirut
both nations treat their history with
September 24
respect and affection. Syria incorporates
Depart Beirut / Arrive Home
Umayyad mosques, medieval souks, Damascene houses, and archaeological ruins into the rhythms of everyday life. Lebanon is a heady combination
OPTIONAL EXTENSION Israel / September 6–13, 2011
13 days • land Maximum 60 passengers HOTELS: Four Seasons Hotel, Damascus (five nights) Tadamora Palace Hotel, Palmyra (one night) Apanee Cham Palace, Hama (one night) Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut (four nights) Price: From approx. $15,990 per person, double occupancy From approx. $18,890 per person, single occupancy
of Mamluk architecture, Roman temples, and vibrant street scenes. Long accustomed to influencing the course of history, Syria and Lebanon are well poised to do so in the future.
To reserve your space today, contact your professional travel advisor, a sponsoring organization, or World Leaders Travel at 1-800-395-3288; WorldLeadersTravel.com.
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Japan China Hong Kong Vietnam Singapore Cambodia
“Our high expectations were all exceeded . . . this was in a class by itself. Superb!” —E. Kelley, 2008 Symposium Traveler
East Asia: Partners across the Pacific
T
okyo’s eye-popping, neon-bright Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world, is
a good metaphor for Asia today: big, bold, highly efficient, a hotbed of activity, and a sight to behold.
Colin Powell Former U.S. Secretary of State
Chuck Hagel
James Bradley
Former U.S. Senator
Best-Selling Author
relinquishing the reins of global influence,
While Japan shows no signs of
China’s economy—the world’s third View all speakers and sponsors at WorldLeadersTravel.com/EastAsia.
largest—is on a steep trajectory, its twin mega-cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong
Aboard the Silver Shadow • October 13–31, 2011 Tokyo
Kyoto
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JA PA N ▼
Beijing
October 13–14
CHINA
such as the Shanghai Museum, the
October 15–17
Moshe Synagogue in Shanghai’s Jewish
October 18–19
Quarter, Hong Kong’s vibrant harbor and
October 20–21
breathtaking Victoria Peak, the fortune
October 22–23
tellers on Kowloon—are still much prized.
October 24
Further south, Vietnam’s storied capital,
October 25
Ho Chi Minh City, bustles with burgeoning
October 26
commerce and new construction, a
October 27
testament to the indomitable spirit of the
October 28–29
Vietnamese people.
Tokyo (Embark)
Shanghai, China
▼
At Sea
▼
Hong Kong
Pacific Ocean
Hong Kong At Sea
CAMBODIA VIETNAM
Danang, Vietnam At Sea
▼
Danang Angkor Wat Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City October 30
SINGAPORE
At Sea SHIP
✈
AIR
time, their natural and cultural treasures—
Depart Home / Arrive Tokyo, Japan
At Sea
Shanghai
flexing considerable muscle. At the same
October 31
Singapore (Disembark / Depart) / Arrive Home
On this grand voyage aboard the
luxurious Silver Shadow, Colin Powell and a team of statesmen and regional experts will put your finger on the pulse of
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Kyoto / October 9–14, 2011 Beijing / October 10–14, 2011 Siem Reap, Cambodia (Angkor Wat) / October 31–November 4, 2011
Asia, tying together the threads of green technology, international relations, the emerging role of women, skyrocketing economic growth, and trends in
19 Days • LAND/SEA Maximum 318 passengers SHIP: The exclusively chartered Silver Shadow (fourteen nights) HOTEL: Imperial Hotel, Tokyo (three nights) Price: From $19,990 per person, double occupancy From $33,320 per person, single occupancy
innovation and culture.
To reserve your space today, contact your professional travel advisor, a sponsoring organization, or World Leaders Travel at 1-800-395-3288; WorldLeadersTravel.com.
the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel, Istanbul
Luxury Accommodations From the long list of amenities aboard Silversea Cruises’ award-winning small ships to the distinctive attractions of world-class hotel properties, specially chosen accommodations are part of every World Leaders Travel itinerary. More than just a place to lay your head, each venue offers a range of luxuries and memorable features—the perfect location, a storied past, spectacular architecture, the highest levels of luxury and service. Like you, we believe that every part of your travel experience should be extraordinary.
Pantone C of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel & Leisure (seven times) Voted “World’s Best” by8400 readers and awarded the coveted “six stars” from Fielding’s Guide to Worldwide Cruises three years in a row.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai KEMPINSKI Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea
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