Times journeys Cruise Catalog 2018

Sailing & Cruising 2018 Departures

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WHY CRUISE WITH THE NEW YORK TIMES TIMES JOURNEYS EXPERTS TRAVEL COMPANIES

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The Christmas Markets of the Danube

Sailing & Cruises | History & Context 12

Ancient World, Modern Problems

Sailing & Cruises | History & Context

16 Tulip Time in Holland by Barge Sailing & Cruises | Arts & Culture 20 Historic Cities of Andalusia and Morocco Sailing & Cruises | History & Context 26

With Times journalists or specially selected subject-matter specialists, ordinary cruises become extraordinary. Times Journeys carefully selects destinations and operators to ensure that like-minded travelers are stimulated and educated in surroundings appropriate to the gold standard of journalism. Whether it’s a springtime idyll in the heart of tulip country, the beauty and history of Cuba, the stunning ecosystem of the Galápagos, or a wellness-themed voyage in the Mediterranean, Times Journeys cruises promise unforgettable experiences and unparalleled expertise.

Travelers have the choice of hundreds of cruise ships, with hundreds of destinations.

Most offer the promise of good food, beautiful sights or lots of relaxation. But only cruises with Times Journeys offer the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding backed by 167 years of The New York Times and its journalism.

Fjords, Falls and Foreign Affairs

Sailing & Cruises | Politics & Perspective 28 Wellness at Sea in Italy and Greece Sailing & Cruises NORTH AMERICA

32 History, Culture and Contemporary

Life in Cuba Sailing & Cruises | Arts & Culture SOUTH AMERICA

36 Galápagos: Evolution in Action Sailing & Cruises | Science & Nature

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Why Cruise With The New York Times

HISTORY

Travel has always been an important aspect of the newspaper, and one look into the archives clearly portrays this. As early as 1852, travel articles were already being published. A dedicated Travel section didn’t fully emerge until 1923, however, under the guidance of Lester Markel, the man behind the Sunday editions from 1923 to 1964.

TODAY

The Times still regards the Travel section as a pivotal part of the publication. A natural progression in our approach to travel is integrating hard-hitting world news with compelling journeys that delve into such topics as the roots of Japanese cuisine or the culture of Brazil, to bring the world closer to you — Times readers and those with similar values.

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Times Journeys Experts When you travel with Times Journeys, you will be in good company: not only will you be traveling with like-minded individuals but with New York Times journalists and Times-selected experts, too.

In addition to formal talks and Q&A sessions, your experts are usually available at meals and during the tour for casual, more intimate chats.

Tara Parker-Pope Founding Editor of Times Well Feature Wellness at Sea in Italy and Greece

Andrew Rosenthal Times Op-Ed Columnist The Christmas Markets of the Danube

Gideon Rose, Ph.D. Editor of Foreign Affairs magazine

Alan Riding Former Times Foreign Correspondent

José Antonio Martínez Soler Journalist in Spain

Ancient World, Modern Problems

Tulip Time in Holland by Barge

Historic Cities of Andalusia and Morocco

Your Times Journeys experts are so much more than ordinary tour guides: They are there to give you the kind of perspective you’ve come to expect from The New York Times.

Here are just a few of the experts confirmed for our 2018 cruises.

Edward Alden Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Fjords, Falls and Foreign Affairs

Anthony DePalma Former Times Foreign Correspondent History, Culture and Contemporary Life in Cuba

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Sandra Blakeslee Times Science Reporter

Charles Blow Times Op-Ed Columnist

Doreen Carvajal Former Times Culture Correspondent

Galápagos: Evolution in Action

Ancient World, Modern Problems

Historic Cities of Andalusia and Morocco

Maureen Dowd Times Op-Ed Columnist

Geraldine Fabrikant Times Business Reporter

Michèle Flournoy C.E.O. of the Center for a New American Security

Fjords, Falls and Foreign Affairs The Christmas Markets of the Danube

Tulip Time in Holland by Barge

Ancient World, Modern Problems

Richard Cohen Author Galápagos: Evolution in Action

Carl Hulse Times Chief Washington Correspondent Fjords, Falls and Foreign Affairs

John Darnton Former Times Foreign Correspondent Historic Cities of Andalusia and Morocco

Gal Luft, Ph.D. Co-Director of Washington Think Tank Ancient World, Modern Problems

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Travel Companies

Relax, it’s all taken care of.

Times Journeys has collaborated with five world-class tour operators, each charged with sourcing and designing bespoke travel experiences exclusively targeting the intellectually curious.

Abercrombie & Kent

Insight Cruises

Mountain Travel Sobek

Abercrombie & Kent is the world’s foremost luxury travel provider, with more than 50 years of experience in combining authenticity and comfort in the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Through a network of more than 50 offices and a staff of thousands worldwide, A&K offers inspiring journeys to 100 countries on all seven continents.

Insight Cruises, founded in 1999, believes that education and travel foster growth and wholeness. Sensing that travel connects us and that the real journey is within, we create educational travel experiences for guests who value learning for its own sake. Insight Cruises welcomes you to a vital, engaging community for whom curiosity and discovery are second nature.

Mountain Travel Sobek is the premier, all-inclusive, specialty adventure travel company. Since 1969, MTS has pioneered authentic and deeply immersive experiential journeys worldwide. MTS creates fresh alternatives and unique experiences, and has an 85 percent repeat and referral rate. Clients often share how profound and moving their trip experiences have been.

Academic Travel Abroad®

Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

Academic Travel Abroad® Inc. combines the competency of an educational travel company over 60 years old with the depth of an international education (study abroad) provider. This unique pairing of skills, talents and resources gives it great breadth. As a result, ATA’s innovative itineraries delve deeper, go behind the scenes, access the authentic and shun the touristic.

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Our travel consultants possess a passion for travel and for sharing their enthusiasm for exploring the world and the people in it.

Introducing your Times Journeys travel consultants

You will be well cared for.

Whether you are interested in science, history or politics, have a passion for the arts or seek exhilarating outdoor adventures, your Times Journeys travel consultant will confidently review the pace of your trip, outline what’s included and work with your other special requests. They will help customize your pre- and post-trip desires and provide details about purchasing travel insurance and when to book your flights!

From the moment you inquire about a Times Journeys trip through to your departure, you will have access to the highest levels of planning services. You will receive a personalized and detailed predeparture planning guide for your destination, along with our exclusive suggested packing list and other information. Your travel consultants will ensure that your pre-trip details will be as enriching as the trip itself, so that you are fully prepared for your world-class journey.

How do I reserve my Times Journeys trip?

Reserving a Times Journeys trip is easy. Contact us tollfree at 855-698-1456. Our dedicated travel consultants will review the many itinerary options to fit your interest, schedule and budget. Find all trip details online at nytimes.com/timesjourneys.

The real advantage Trust us to manage your reservation and pre-trip details wisely and in a timely manner so that you can fully enjoy the anticipation of your journey as much as the journey itself! Call us toll-free today at 855-698-1456.

Judy Perl Worldwide Travel has planned and operated special-interest cruises for groups of all sizes, all around the world since 2001. Our extensive cruise ship program experience ensures seamless event execution. President Judy Perl, recognized as one of the top cruise specialists in the world, brings insider experience from her own years at Cunard and Seabourn.

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The Christmas Markets of the Danube The Danube has flowed through Europe for thousands of years, bringing with it trade and culture, and is the site of dozens of markets that operate only at Christmas. On this 11-day journey aboard the Crystal Mozart accompanied by three top New York Times journalists, experience the beauty of the Danube and its historic ports as you explore topics of historic importance.

Journey Highlights

Itinerary The Markets and Muses of Vienna

Take your pick today of shore excursions.

Visit some of Vienna’s Christmas markets to see how the city has celebrated its arts and culture at Noël for hundreds of years.

This evening, head to Belvedere Palace.

With exclusive access, see paintings

by Kokoschka, Schiele and Gustav Klimt, followed by a classical concert.

Meals: B, L, D DAY 1

Welcome to Vienna

When you arrive in Vienna, take some time to explore this lovely city before boarding the Crystal Mozart and meeting your fellow Times Journeys travelers and your experts. The birthplace or incubator of cultural and scientific geniuses, including Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Freud and Hedy Lamarr, Vienna is at the center of European culture. Meals: L, D

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The Monastery at Melk

Cruise to Melk, Austria. You can taste wines and other delicacies at the Klosterhof, a former monastery turned restaurant and hotel, or tour Melk Abbey, founded in 1089. One of the most exquisite examples of Baroque architecture in Europe, the abbey includes a library containing countless medieval manuscripts and stunning ceiling frescoes. Meals: B, L, D

Andrew Rosenthal

11 days, 10 nights Crystal Mozart, Crystal Cruises Vienna; Melk, Austria; Linz, Austria; Passau, Germany; Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany; Krems, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia

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Attend exclusive talks by New York Times experts about the refugee crisis affecting Europe.

Visit many of the famous Christmas markets that operate seasonally along the Danube.

Go ashore on customized shore excursions exclusive to Times Journeys.

In Vienna, visit the Belvedere for an evening concert celebrating the music of Mozart, including V.I.P. access to the Gustav Klimt masterpieces in the palace museum.

Take a full-day tour to Salzburg, including visits to the city’s wonderful Christmas markets, or to the lovely Salzkammergut Lake District.

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The European Capital of Culture

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Bavaria on the Border

Arrive in Linz, Austria, named the European Capital of Culture in 2009.

The city has an ancient medieval center encircled by neo-Classical, neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance neighborhoods.

Using Linz as your base, travel for a full day to Salzburg’s Christmas markets, including one on the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace. Meals: B, L, D

Passau, Germany, at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, has been an important port for centuries. You can take a walking tour to experience Passau’s charm and Christmas market.

Or you can take a full-day tour to Munich in the heart of Bavaria, or a half-day tour of the Bavarian Forest on snowshoes.

Meals: B, L, D

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Exploring Linz and Its Surroundings You can take a walking tour to see Linz’s architectural variety and the Ars Electronica, an educational and scientific institute for new media art. You might also tour the Mauthausen concentration camp, or choose a full-day excursion to Austria’s Lake District, to visit the traditional Christmas markets in St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang. Meals: B, L, D

The Floating Market of Vilshofen

Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany, is best known for its famous floating Christmas market. You can take a guided stroll of its 1,200-year history, including Aldersbach Abbey and its 700-year-old brewery.

Or take a full-day tour to Regensburg, including the Palace of St. Emmeram, home of one of the world’s most beautiful Christmas markets. Meals: L, D

Andrew Rosenthal joins each sailing for five nights. He is an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times. Before that, Mr. Rosenthal had been an assistant managing editor and the foreign editor. He also served as national editor of The Times, supervising coverage of the presidential election and the postelection recount.

Joins the sailing for five nights.

Maureen Dowd Maureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary, has covered seven presidential campaigns, served as The Times’s White House correspondent, and wrote On Washington, a column for The New York Times Magazine.

Enjoy the luxuries of the Crystal Mozart, a 395foot all-suite yacht built for river cruising, with its world-class service, restaurants and amenities.

Tour operated by Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

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The Christmas Markets of the Danube

The Pearl of Wachau Valley

Spend much of the day cruising the Danube, enjoying the amenities of the Crystal Mozart and attending exclusive talks by your Times experts. Arrive in Krems, Austria, known as the Pearl of Wachau Valley, and visit its Christmas market. Be sure to taste the most famous local product, Marillenschnaps, or apricot schnapps. Meals: B, L, D

CRYSTAL MOZART | DECK PLANS SUITE CATEGORIES

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The Gems of Slovakia’s Capital

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Arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, in the late morning. Take a drive and a scenic walk to see St. Martin’s Cathedral, consecrated in 1452 and the former coronation church of kings and queens of Hungary; Michael’s Gate, built in 1300; and the main square. You can also visit the delightful Christmas market in the area. Meals: B, L, D DAY 10

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Back in Vienna, visit the Museum of Fine Arts, open to Crystal guests 30 minutes before the public opening. Visit the Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg Palace and its great display of secular and ecclesiastical treasures. You can also take a walking tour along the Jewish Square and streets and visit the Jewish Museum Vienna. Meals: B, L, D

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Waterside Restaurant Palm Court Bistro Mozart Blue Bar and Grill The Vintage Room The Cove and Piano Bar Connoisseur Club 360* Promenade

Vista Bar Living Roof Garden Outdoor Fitness Area Canopied Seating Areas Wheel House

Homeward Bound

After breakfast, disembark the Crystal Mozart and transfer to the airport for your flights home. Meal: B

Journey Details DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

EXPERT

Dec. 10 – Dec. 20, 2018

Crystal Suite $21,255 Penthouse $10,430 Suite with French Balcony $6,725 Suite with Window $5,890

$19,820 $6,750 $2,650 $1,215

Andrew Rosenthal Maureen Dowd

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Program subject to change.

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Tour operated by Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

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Ancient World, Modern Problems Cruise the Adriatic and Mediterranean, where ancient civilizations rose and fell, as you discuss the problems of today’s world. On this 13-day journey aboard Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam, hear from New York Times journalists and foreign policy experts about the issues facing our modern world. This incomparable itinerary offers nourishment to the mind and soul.

DAY 2

Welcome to the Adriatic

Arrive in Venice and absorb the otherworldly ambience of this improbable city. Wander the streets where brick meets water, drink in Renaissance art, and immerse yourself in Venice’s timeless neighborhoods. In the afternoon, board Holland America Line’s Oosterdam for your Times Journeys adventure. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam.

Meals: L, D aboard ship

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13 days, 12 nights M.S. Oosterdam, Holland America Line Venice, Italy; Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia; Sarandë, Albania; Katakolon, Souda (Crete), and Mykonos, Greece; Valletta and Mgarr (Victoria), Malta; Palermo (Sicily), Naples and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Journey Highlights

Itinerary

DAY 1

HISTORY & CONTEXT

Split Decisions

Arrive in Split, Croatia, with Greek, Roman, Venetian and Yugoslav pasts. You may explore the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, or consider a visit to Trogir, a tiny island with a Greek-era layout, Romanesque churches and Renaissance and Baroque buildings.

Back on board, attend an exclusive champagne reception. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 3

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Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic

Arrive early in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Dubrovnik’s massive medieval stone city walls allowed the independent, prosperous community to thrive for centuries. Among your choices are tours by buggy safari and cable car, a cultural tour or a trip to the countryside. On the ship, you might attend an exclusive discussion with one of your Times experts. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Journey to the culturally rich islands and cities of the Mediterranean region.

Visit cradles of civilization and see architecture and art from 6,000 years ago to today.

On optional shore excursions, extend the range of your visits and knowledge.

Mingle with award-winning Times journalists and experts, enjoying exclusive receptions and nightly well-informed dinner table conversations.

Charles Blow

Wendy Sherman

Charles M. Blow is an Op-Ed columnist at The New York Times, where his columns tackle issues such as social justice, racial equality, presidential politics, police violence, gun control and the Black Lives Matter movement. He is the author of “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.”

Wendy R. Sherman is senior counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group, where she helps clients gain understanding of geopolitical developments, navigate international markets, and constructively address policy challenges around the world.

Ambassador Sherman is also senior counselor at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.

Michèle Flournoy Michèle Flournoy is co-founder and chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Ms. Flournoy served as U.S. under secretary of defense for policy from February 2009 through February 2012.

Gideon Rose, Ph.D. Dr. Gideon Rose has been editor of Foreign Affairs since 2010, after serving as managing editor of the magazine.

Before that, he was deputy director of security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Combine your love of travel with your love of learning, and gain new understanding of international and regional affairs in exclusive settings.

Tour operated by Insight Cruises

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DAY 4

A Day in the Balkan Countryside

Arrive in Sarandë, Albania, and spend a day in the Albanian countryside on your choice of excursions that will show you the beauty of the Balkan lands. On board, attend a talk, and an exclusive reception.

Meals: B, L, D DAY 5

Olympic Echoes in Greece

Sail to Katakolon, Greece, to visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Games.

Walk among the ruins of religious and athletic structures and picture Olympia in her glory, or visit the small museums extolling the area’s history. Katakolon itself is a slice of small-town Greece, a place to walk the pebble beach and have a leisurely harborside lunch. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Crete, the Home of Minoan Civilization On the island of Crete, anchored by the myth of the Minoan Minotaur and the Labyrinth, the convoluted streets of old town Chania have a timeless feel. You may visit Knossos to visit the remains of the sophisticated Minoan culture. On board, you might discuss a labyrinthine topic with Michèle Flournoy, who helped formulate national security and defense policy. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 7

Mykonos: Island of the Winds

Mykonos has beaches, quirky small museums and iconic windmills. Consider hopping a ferry to Delos, a Unesco World Heritage site with structures dating to 600 B.C., including the haunting Terrace of the Lions. Back on board, you may hear some more modern discussions with a Times expert. The Holland America

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Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

At Sea, Through the Cyclades

Let the clear light and blue water of the Aegean entrance you as you head for Malta, navigating the Cyclades archipelago. Engage in discussions with your Times experts. Perhaps today they will include Gideon Rose, editor of Foreign Affairs since 2010. He was also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and on the staff of the National Security Council. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Valletta and Its Fortifications

Arrive in Valletta, Malta, known for its late-Renaissance concentration of fortifications, Baroque and Mannerist architecture. You might visit Mdina, the old capital, a living medieval city. For archaeology buffs, there are scattered Unesco megalithic sites, some of the earliest religious structures known, some dating back 6,000 years. More discussions await you on board. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam.

Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Gozo: Calypso’s Isle

The island of Gozo is rural and relaxed.

Legend says this is where Calypso held Odysseus captive. Explore Victoria’s ancient winding streets and its ancient Citadel, or head into the countryside to visit the Ggantija Temples (circa 3600 B.C.). Return to the ship early for a long session with your Times experts. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam.

Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Layers of History in Palermo

Palermo is a riot of art, street life, architecture, food and fervor. Visit the churches near the Norman Palace for a sampling of exuberant structures from Norman-Arab to Baroque times, or Monreale to see its incomparable cathedral, or take a quick jaunt into the Sicilian countryside. Return for more discussions and an exclusive reception.

The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 12

Naples, City of Cultures

Urban Naples is itself a Unesco World Heritage site because of its 25 centuries of culture. Lose yourself at the National Archaeological Museum, or wander the Capodimonte Museum and Gallery.

Perhaps Pompeii beckons you. Back on board, it’s time for a final reception and dinner with your fellow travelers and Times experts. The Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 13

Rome and Arrivederci

Perched on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Civitavecchia, the port of Rome, was part of ancient Etruria, predating the Romans. Once you dock, it’s time for final farewells. You might be heading home, or staying in Rome, but your memories will linger. Meal: B aboard ship

Journey Details DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

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April 30 – May 12, 2018

Interior from $4,084 Oceanview from $4,404 Verandah from $4,574 Signature Suite $5,544 Neptune Suite from $6,744 Penthouse Suite $11,344

$1,454 $1,694 $2,429 $3,399 $4,599 $9,199

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Charles Blow Michèle Flournoy Wendy Sherman Gideon Rose, Ph.D.

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Program subject to change. Pricing is subject to change and based on availability at time of booking. See deck plan on page 119.

Tour operated by Insight Cruises

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Tulip Time in Holland

by Barge Travel as they did in Holland’s 17th-century golden age: by private barge through the countryside. With a New York Times-selected expert to add perspective and context and a barge chartered just for Times Journeys, visit great Dutch cities with their historic architecture and famous museums. The highlight of this nine-day journey is the famous Keukenhof tulip garden, with millions of tulips in bloom.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Welcome to Holland

Arrive in Amsterdam, where you will be met by a tour representative and be transferred to the hotel. Relax, perhaps taking a walk along the canals, before meeting your New York Times expert and fellow Times Journeys travelers at a welcome reception and dinner. Hotel Pulitzer. Meals: R, D

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SAILING & CRUISES

The Dutch Masters

Take an in-depth tour of the glorious Rijksmuseum. Recently renovated, its rich collections hold not only the paintings of great masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, but amazing treasures of medieval sculpture, prints, Dutch silver and much more. After lunch on your own, transfer to your home for the next seven days, the Dutch barge M.S. Magnifique II. This evening, the captain and crew will greet you, followed by dinner.

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The Original Haarlem

Relax on deck as you cruise to Haarlem.

After lunch on your own, take a walking tour. Pass by the town hall, in use since 1100, and the Grote Kerk (Great Church), home to Holland’s largest pipe organ, used by Beethoven and other composers.

Visit the Frans Hals Museum. Dinner is back on board. M.S. Magnifique II. Meals: B, D

Alan Riding April 8

9 days, 8 nights 30 travelers M.S. Magnifique II Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden, Delft, Gouda, Oude Wetering

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Sail through Holland during the Tulip Festival, when thousands of acres of flowers are in bloom.

Visit museums to see works of Dutch masters.

Explore the famous Keukenhof tulip garden.

Visit a delftware factory, where the delicate blueand-white pottery is made.

See centuries-old windmills and learn how the Dutch keep the sea at bay.

With a Times-selected expert on the M.S. Magnifique II, chartered just for your group, go deeper into the art, geography and history of your journey.

Tour operated by Academic Travel Abroad

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Keukenhof Tulip Garden

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Windmills and Stained Glass

Every spring, the Keukenhof tulip garden attracts visitors from across the world for a beautiful and flowerpacked extravaganza. After enjoying the flowers (more than seven million bulbs are planted), take a bus to Leiden, Rembrandt’s birthplace. Take a walk through the Old City and visit the Hortus Botanicus, where the tulip was introduced to the Netherlands. M.S. Magnifique II. Meals: B, D

Sail to Kinderdijk, with the largest remaining concentration of traditional 18th-century windmills in the Netherlands. Then it’s on to Gouda to view the Gothic city hall, completed in 1450, and Sint Janskerk (St. John’s Church), with its world-famous 16th-century stained-glass windows.

After some free time (say cheese?), return to the M.S. Magnifique II. M.S. Magnifique II. Meals: B, L, D

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Museums and Delftware

In The Hague, visit the Mauritshuis Museum, with works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other old masters. See the Peace Palace (exterior only), home of the International Court of Justice.

Continue to Delft, its canals lined

by Gothic and Renaissance houses.

Visit a factory where delftware is still made. Rejoin the M.S. Magnifique II in Rotterdam for dinner. M.S. Magnifique II. Meals: B, D

Dutch Cheese, Dutch Food, Dutch Beer Visit the cheese-weighing house and sample some of its many varieties.

Then continue along the canals toward Gouwsluis. After lunch on board, you can take a bike ride through the nearby countryside or just relax and enjoy the scenery. After dinner, attend a presentation and tasting of Dutch beer.

M.S. Magnifique II. Meals: B, L, D

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Alan Riding was a longtime foreign correspondent for The New York Times.

As the paper’s European cultural correspondent for more than a decade, he traveled frequently to the Netherlands to write about art, music, dance and movies. Thanks to marrying a Dutch woman, he also has a special affection for a country he has visited regularly since the 1970s.

Geraldine Fabrikant May 8 Geraldine Fabrikant, who travels frequently to the Netherlands and writes about the art market there, was a senior Business writer for The New York Times for more than two decades.

She continues to write regularly for The Times as well as other publications on business and the arts, particularly in the Netherlands.

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Tulip Time in Holland by Barge

DAY 8

Where Flowers Go to Be Sold

Travel early to Aalsmeer and FloraHolland, the largest flower auction market in the world, where millions of flowers are sold before being shipped around the world. Sail back to Amsterdam. After lunch on board, the afternoon is free to explore this great city before a festive farewell dinner on the M.S. Magnifique II. M.S. Magnifique II. Meals: B, L, D DAY 9

Homeward Bound

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for your flights home. Meal: B

Journey Details DATES

PRICE

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INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

EXPERT

April 8 – 16, 2018

$6,495 per person, double occupancy $7,495 per person for suite (doubles only)

$2,395

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Alan Riding

May 8 – 16, 2018

$6,495 per person, double occupancy $7,495 per person for suite (doubles only)

$2,395

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Geraldine Fabrikant

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Program subject to change.

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Historic Cities of Andalusia and Morocco Sail around the Strait of Gibraltar with New York Times and Spanish journalists as you examine the intermingling of cultures in this vibrant region bridging Africa and Europe. On this nine-day journey aboard the luxury yacht Le Lyrial, learn of the dynamic hybrid of Islamic, Jewish and Christian culture that has existed in this region, and the centuries-long struggles for independence and religious freedom.

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Become acquainted with the many amenities of Le Lyrial and attend onboard talks by your experts as you sail along the Algarve of Portugal to Cádiz, Spain.

Meals: B, L, D

DAY 1

Welcome to the Mediterranean

Arrive in Lisbon and meet your fellow Times Journeys travelers at a local hotel. Visit the Gulbenkian Museum and the Belém Quarter, historical home to Moors and Christians, and an important embarkation point for Portuguese explorers. Board Le Lyrial and set sail in the evening for Cádiz and Seville. Meal: D

The Heart of Andalusia

Disembark at Cádiz and travel to Seville, one of Europe’s most important and affluent maritime cities and the heart of Andalusia. Visit the Alcázar, one of the most beautiful Moorish sites in Spain, and the Gothic Cathedral, the largest in the world. Jews have an important history here as well. Take time to explore Seville on your own. Meals: B, L, D

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Doreen Carvajal is a Paris-based journalist and former culture reporter at The New York Times, who immersed herself in Spain and its culture to understand the secret history of her own family.

Journey Highlights

Itinerary

DAY 3

Doreen Carvajal

9 days, 8 nights Le Lyrial, PONANT Lisbon, Portugal; Seville, Spain; Granada, Spain; Tangier, Morocco; Casablanca, Morocco; Marrakesh, Morocco; Rabat, Morocco; Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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HISTORY & CONTEXT SAILING & CRUISES

Cruise between Portugal and the Canaries, where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet.

Visit Unesco World Heritage sites like the tower of Belém and the Monastery of Jerónimos in Lisbon, the Alhambra of Granada and the historic city of Rabat in Morocco.

See how Muslim, Christian and Jewish influences mixed and affected the cultures and architecture from Andalusia to Morocco.

Spend time in Casablanca and Marrakesh, iconic Moroccan cities.

On board, attend talks by journalists to put the religious and cultural history of this region into perspective.

John Darnton DAY 4

Granada and the Alhambra

Arrive in Motril and travel to Granada, the site of impressive Moorish culture, art and architecture. Explore the incomparable Alhambra, the pinnacle of Islamic architecture, built by the caliphs of the Nasrid dynasty. Stroll through the splendid Generalife Gardens. Rejoin the ship in Malaga in the evening.

Meals: B, L, D DAY 5

The Moors of Tangier

Disembark in Tangier, Morocco. Explore the medina, dominated by its old citadel; the Dar el Makhzen, a former palace that houses the Museum of Moroccan Arts and Antiquities; and the Old American Legation, a palace given to the United States government in 1777. By the early 20th century, Tangier was home to about 20,000 Muslims, 10,000 Jews and 10,000 Christians. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6

Casablanca and Marrakesh

Dock in Casablanca and visit the vast Hassan II Mosque before traveling to fabled Marrakesh, one of Morocco’s four imperial capitals. Explore the 12th-century Koutoubia Minaret; the Bahia Palace; the Ben Youssef Madrassa; the Jewish quarter; and Jemaa el Fna, the city’s central square. Return to Casablanca, where Le Lyrial remains in port overnight. Meals: B, L, D DAY 7

The Sights of Rabat

Visit Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital and a Unesco World Heritage site. Tour the impressive mausoleum of Mohamed V, who led Morocco to independence. See the unfinished Hassan Tower, intended to be the tallest minaret in the world, and the citadels of the Kasbah des Oudaias and the Roman ruins of Chellah.

Meals: B, L, D

Unpack only once and enjoy the luxury of Le Lyrial, launched in 2015 for the discerning traveler.

Tour operated by Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

As the resident New York Times correspondent, John Darnton covered the rise of the Socialist left in Spain after decades of right-wing dictatorship. He wrote and narrated a documentary on the post-Franco years. He is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a best-selling novelist.

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José Antonio Martínez Soler José Antonio Martínez Soler is a well-known journalist in Spain, having worked for El País, created and anchored a morning TV newscast and founded and served as C.E.O. of the daily “20 minutos.” He is also a professor of economics at the University of Almeria.

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DAY 8

A Final Day at Sea

Today is spent at sea, enjoying Le Lyrial, attending lectures from your Times experts, and reflecting on where you have been and what you have learned.

Meals: B, L, D DAY 9

The Canary Islands and Homeward Bound Arrive early at Tenerife in the Canary Islands. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flights home. Meal: B

Journey Details DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

EXPERT

Oct. 11 – 19, 2018

Superior Stateroom $6,120 Deluxe Stateroom $6,430 Wait list Prestige Stateroom from $6,740 Deluxe Suite $8,810 Prestige Suite: Deck 5 $11,710 Wait list

$5,795 $6,105 $6,415 $8,485 $11,385

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Doreen Carvajal John Darnton José Antonio Martínez Soler

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Program subject to change.

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Tour operated by Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

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Fjords, Falls and Foreign Affairs Sail through northern waters as you discuss issues related to foreign and domestic United States policies.

On this 15-day cruise from Denmark to Iceland to Scotland and back, join the New York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd; Carl Hulse, The Times’s Washington editor and politics correspondent; and Edward Alden, from the Council on Foreign Relations, on Holland America Line’s M.S. Zuiderdam.

DAY 2

Welcome to Copenhagen

Arrive in Copenhagen, a friendly, cosmopolitan city known for New Nordic cuisine, bike-friendly streets, fascinating 17th- and 18th-century architecture and an abundance of parks. Take some time to wander and absorb Danish culture before boarding the Zuiderdam. Attend an exclusive bon voyage cocktail party with your fellow Times travelers and experts.

The Holland America Line Zuiderdam.

Meals: L, D aboard ship

15 days, 14 nights M.S. Zuiderdam, Holland America Line Copenhagen, Denmark; Newhaven (Edinburgh) Scotland; Invergordon, Scotland; Seydisfjordur, Iceland; Akureyri, Iceland; Isafjordur, Iceland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Runavik, Faroe Islands; Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Journey Highlights

Itinerary

DAY 1

SAILING & CRUISES

On to the North Sea

Spend your day at sea with issues of national and world importance. Maureen Dowd won a Pulitzer Prize for her witty, acerbic commentary. Carl Hulse has reported on politics in Washington for more than 20 years. Edward Alden, a former journalist, specializes in the economic competitiveness of the United States. Later, attend an exclusive reception. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 3

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Edinburgh: Along the Royal Mile

Edinburgh, a leader in education, science and technology, is also the world’s festival capital, and its Royal Mile is a Unesco World Heritage site. You can explore modern Edinburgh or take an uphill hike, literally, through Scottish history.

Or head south to visit Rosslyn Chapel (think “The Da Vinci Code”) and see beautiful Midlothian vistas. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Featured Experts

POLITICS & PERSPECTIVES

Visit Copenhagen, Edinburgh and Reykjavik, three cosmopolitan cities with very different vibes.

See the beautiful fjords and waterfalls of Iceland, and get a sense of the Icelandic lifestyle.

Visit the Shetland and Faroe Islands, whose isolation and beautiful surroundings have enhanced hundreds of years of civilization.

Choose from among dozens of shore excursions.

On board ship, have exclusive receptions with your Times experts, and ample time for discussing the important issues facing the United States and the world today.

Cruise the casual elegance of the M.S. Zuiderdam.

Tour operated by Insight Cruises

Edward Alden

Maureen Dowd

Edward Alden is the Bernard L. Schwartz senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, specializing in U.S. economic competitiveness. He previously was the Washington bureau chief for the Financial Times and prior to that was the newspaper’s Canada bureau chief, based in Toronto.

Maureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary and author of two New York Times best sellers, became a columnist on The New York Times Op-Ed page in 1995.

She has covered seven presidential campaigns, served as The Times’s White House correspondent and wrote “On Washington.”

Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr.

Carl Hulse

Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. is chairman of The New York Times Company.

Mr. Sulzberger served as publisher of The New York Times from 1992 to 2017. He transformed The Times into an international, digital-first news organization with a global audience of more than 130 million people and 3.5 million paid subscriptions. Early in his tenure, he led the push to take the paper national and, in 1996, launched nytimes.com. Under his leadership, The Times won 60 Pulitzer Prizes. Mr. Sulzberger Jr. joins the cruise from Edinburgh.

Carl Hulse is The Times’s chief Washington correspondent and managing editor of First Draft, a political news stream and morning email newsletter. He has worked for The New York Times for nearly three decades.

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Fjords, Falls and Foreign Affairs

DAY 4

In the Scottish Highlands

DAY 8

Mountains and Sky in Westfjords

Attend a morning discussion with a Times expert, and arrive in Invergordon, a pivot point for Highlands exploration. Tour the Highlands countryside, or visit Loch Ness. Spend some time in Inverness, visit Culloden battlefield, or see what life in the 14th-century Cawdor Castle is like.

The Holland America Line Zuiderdam.

Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

Arrive in Isafjordur, gateway to the Westfjords region, land of sky, mountains and fjords. Isafjordur has lots to do, or you can take a ferry to the scenic Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and to Vigur, an island that’s home to many protected bird populations, including puffins. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

DAY 5

DAY 9

Across the Nordzee

Head back to the North Sea and cruise toward Iceland. Have two more sessions with your Times experts today, followed by an exclusive reception toward evening.

The Holland America Line Zuiderdam.

Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Falls, Fjords and Puffins in Iceland

Arrive in Seydisfjordur, nestled deep within the steep walls of Seydisfjord, where waterfalls formed by the Fjardara River plunge to the heath. The area has been inhabited for a millennium, but today Seydisfjordur is known for its lively arts scene, fishing fleet and puffin colonies. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 7

Icelandic Ponies and Hot Springs

Arrive in Akureyri, land of waterfalls and geysers. You can visit the spectacular Godafoss waterfall or Lake Myvatn with its hot springs and otherworldly lava fields. Along the way, you will probably see Icelandic ponies, the only breed of horse in Iceland, which are often used for sheep herding. This evening, attend an exclusive reception. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Urbane and Cozy Reykjavik

You’ll have almost two full days under the midnight sun in Reykjavik. You can start with the architecture: Its new concert hall won the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Award, and it stands out amid the rainbow-colored houses of traditional Reykjavik. Reykjavik restaurants are experimenting with new cuisine, and contemporary artists are well represented on the streets. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10 Reykjavik’s

Geothermal Landscape You might want to get out of the city to the nearby Blue Lagoon spa, where you can soak in mineral-rich geothermal waters. Or visit Thingvellir, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. You could go whalewatching or take a glacier safari. Return to the ship in time for an exclusive early evening reception. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 11

Into the North Atlantic

Leaving Iceland behind and sailing southeast in the North Atlantic, you will have two sessions with your Times experts today. By now, you will have gained a great deal of perspective, and will probably be ready to go deeper into

domestic and world affairs. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 12

The Faroe Islands

Part of the Viking realm but controlled

by Denmark for 700 years, the Faroe Islands have developed their own lifestyle. In Torshavn, named for the Norse god Thor, visit houses topped with turf roofs and the national museum and art gallery. Or get out into the country to hike or see charming villages. Attend an exclusive reception on board. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY13

The Shetland Islands

Though the Shetland Islands are part of Scotland, they are as much Norse as they are Scottish. In Lerwick, you can visit a textile museum, a museum and archives or the new arts center. Outside Lerwick, archaeological treasures await at the Bronze Age Jarlshof ruins, and you’re sure to see Shetland ponies on the way. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 14

Sailing South to Denmark

As the Zuiderdam threads its way back through the Skagerrak Strait, your last day at sea includes two final sessions with your Times experts and a final exclusive farewell reception in the early evening. The Holland America Line Zuiderdam. Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 15

Homeward Bound

After breakfast, it’s time to disembark and begin your trip home. Meal: B aboard ship

Journey Details DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

EXPERT

July 31 – Aug. 14, 2018

Interior from $5,129 Oceanview from $5,749 Verandah from $6,319 Signature Suite from $7,689 Neptune Suite from $9,389 Pinnacle Suite $16,489

from $2,129 from $2,594 from $4,029 from $5,399 from $7,099 from $14,199

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Maureen Dowd Edward Alden Carl Hulse Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr.

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Program subject to change. Pricing is subject to change and based on availability at time of booking.

Tour operated by Insight Cruises

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Wellness at Sea in Italy and Greece

Featured Experts Jane Brody

An eight-day cruise aboard the Silversea Silver Whisper from Rome to Athens sounds relaxing enough, with ports of call in stunning locations.

Now add to it exclusive access to experts from Well, The New York Times’s acclaimed section on wellness, mindfulness, healthful eating and aging, and this becomes a cruise that feeds the soul and mind as well as the body.

SAILING & CRUISES

8 days, 7 nights Silver Whisper, Silversea Cruises Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Lipari, Italy; Trapani, Sicily, Italy; Valletta, Malta; Siracusa, Sicily, Italy; Gythion, Greece; Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Jordan D. Metzl

Journey Highlights •

Itinerary DAY 2

Lipari, Gateway to the Aeolians

After a morning of wellness discussions, perhaps with some yoga, arrive at Lipari, the largest island in the Aeolian archipelago just off the tip of the Italian “boot.” Among the sights are the 16th-century Spanish fortification, which contains the Aeolian Museum, chronicling the island’s history from its volcanic beginnings through today. Meals: B, L, D DAY 1

Welcome to Italy

Arrive in Rome in time to board the Silver Whisper in late afternoon. Before you board, take time to explore some of Rome’s amazing sites, including the Colosseum and some of the famous fountains and museums. After boarding, meet your fellow Times Journeys travelers and experts. Meals: R, D

DAY 3

Sicily’s Ancient History

Arrive in Trapani, Sicily, founded more than 3,000 years ago. You might visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo with its elegant Baroque facade, or take an optional wine or olive oil tasting or an excursion to the medieval town of Erice. Back on board, attend a discussion or activity with your Well experts. Meals: B, L, D

In 1965 she joined The New York Times as a full-time specialist in medicine and biology. In 1976 she became The Times’s Personal Health columnist.

Her widely read and quoted column earned her the title of “High Priestess of Health” from Time magazine. She lectures frequently on health issues.

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Attend exclusive discussions and cocktail parties with contributors to Well, The Times’s acclaimed health and wellness feature.

Mix the educational and practical to learn ways of improving your health and life.

Hear the current thinking on food, exercise, relationships and aging from the experts who write about it every day.

Cruise with the splendor of Silversea’s small luxury ships.

Stop in iconic and ancient ports in Sicily, Malta and Greece, with selected Times Journeys shore excursions.

DAY 4

Valletta, City of Contrasts

Spend a long day in Valletta, Malta, a Unesco World Heritage site. From the prehistoric Hal Saflieni Hypogeum to modern-day architectural marvels, Valletta also has beautiful gardens and panoramic vistas. You can take an optional sightseeing tour or an optional evening tour of Mdina, “The Silent City.”

Meals: B, L, D DAY 5

Siracusa, the Birthplace of Archimedes The Silver Whisper spends a long day in Siracusa, a Unesco World Heritage site where Archimedes was born. You can visit the Necropolis of Pantalica, tombs cut into rock dating from the seventh to 13th centuries B.C., take an optional trip to Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, or just wander the city.

Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6

Wellness at Sea

Spend the day crossing the Ionian Sea with your Well experts, discussing health, aging, exercise, relationships or healthful eating. Remember, these experts and activities are exclusive to Times Journeys passengers. Meals: B, L, D DAY 7

Gythion, a City of Fortresses

One of the most beautiful parts of this region of the Peloponnese is the plain of Laconia, which extends from Sparta to the port of Gythion. The many neoClassical (see p. 9) houses of this harbor town are built on the slopes of Mount Kourmaros. Aside from its remaining ancient theater and cultural museum, visitors can enjoy local beaches and a variety of dining opportunities.

Meals: B, L, D DAY 8

Athens, End of a Journey

After breakfast, the Silver Whisper arrives in Athens, and it’s time for you to say farewell to your Well experts and your fellow travelers. Optional excursions and extensions are available if you just can’t say goodbye. Meal: B

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Jordan D. Metzl, M.D. is a renowned sports medicine physician at theHospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Metzl is pioneering a new connection between the worlds of fitness and medicine to actively engage patients in their own preventive health through activity. He is the bestselling author of five books.

Tara Parker-Pope Tara ParkerPope is the founding editor of Well, an award-winning consumer health site with news and features to help readers live well every day. She received an Emmy Award for the Well video series “Life, Interrupted,” which chronicled the challenges of a young cancer patient in her 20s.

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Journey Details DATES

PRICE

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EXPERT

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Grande Suite $11,900 Royal Suite $11,485 Silver Suite $9,625 Medallion Suite $9,210 Veranda 3 Suite $6,625 Vista Suite $5,380

$10,825 $10,415 $8,550 $8,135 $1,780 $1,475

Jane Brody Jordan Metzl Tara Parker-Pope

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Program subject to change.

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History, Culture and Contemporary Life in Cuba Cuba’s new relationship with the United States has opened ways of exploring its complex history and culture. None is quite as intimate as meeting the locals on a people-to-people tour as you cruise from culturally diverse Santiago de Cuba to Havana aboard the 64-passenger sailing yacht Le Ponant.

Exclusive to The New York Times, this eight-day adventure to Cuba includes an 8-day cruise, followed by a two-night stay in Havana.

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Welcome to Cuba and Le Ponant

Fly from the United States to Santiago de Cuba. On arrival, tour the culturally diverse city before transferring to the port to embark on Le Ponant. Travelers will attend a briefing, including the program schedule and reaffirmation of the obligatory requirement of participation in all activities. Spend the night aboard in Santiago. Meals: R, D

Santiago de Cuba

Set at the head of a spacious bay that is surrounded by mountains, Santiago, Cuba’s second largest city, is one of the island’s oldest cities, founded in 1515. The city is known for its eclectic architectural styles that range from Colonial to Art Nouveau, as well as for its flourishing artistic and cultural scene. Our morning exploration, in the company of local cultural leaders, begins at Parque Cespedes, a charming square where in the 18th-century town hall Fidel Castro delivered his victory speech in 1959.

See the Catedral Santa Ifigenia Basilica Metropolitana; the 1516 Casa de Don Diego Velasquez; and Calle Heredia, the Old City’s loveliest street. Also visit Cementerio de Ifigenia, the final resting place of Fidel Castro, José Martí and other historical figures. Meals: B, L, D DAY 3

Lizette Alvarez

11 days, 10 nights 58 travelers Le Ponant, PONANT Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Cayo Largo, Punta Francés, Havana

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Cruise on Le Ponant, exclusively chartered for Times Journeys travelers.

Spend two days exploring Havana after disembarking.

Get the Cuban perspective on the Bay of Pigs invasion where it happened.

See colonial cities and speak to local historians and residents.

With the guidance of New York Times-selected experts, get a unique perspective on a land long inaccessible to Americans.

Enjoy the amenities of the three-masted sailing vessel Le Ponant in a unique and exclusive tour.

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Santería and Afro-Cuban Religions

Trinidad is steeped in religiosity, including Santería and other Afro-Cuban religions.

Explore these belief systems with practitioners. Santería originated in West Africa, but combines facets of Christianity and secret rituals, and has become increasingly popular — and openly practiced — in Cuba. Meals: B, L, D DAY 5

The Bay of Pigs

Drive to Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) and Playa Girón, and gain the Cuban perspective on the ill-fated 1961 United States-backed invasion. Visit the Korimacao Community Arts and Cultural Project, which provides free arts training, and have lunch at a local paladar. In Cienfuegos, visit the Benny More Art School and meet with students and teachers. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6

Cayo Largo and the Economy

On Cayo Largo, with teeming coral reefs and a profusion of turtles, iguanas, cranes and flamingoes, learn about tourism’s role in the Cuban economy and from scientists involved in coral reef protection. Meet with local residents and fishermen, and visit a sea turtle breeding center and endangered species protection program. Meals: B, L, D DAY 7

Marine Conservation

Visit one of the most beautiful Cuban beaches, on Isla de la Juventud. The beach is part of Parque Nacional Marino de Punta Francés-Punta Pedernales, a marine conservation area established in 1978. Take advantage of the excellent swimming and snorkeling, and talk with Cubans concerned with preserving the natural environment and fragile ecosystem of the island. Meals: B, L, D

Lizette Alvarez, the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times, first reported on Cuba as an immigration reporter and Cuba correspondent for the Miami Herald. Besides her Caribbean coverage, she has reported on northern Europe from The Times’s London bureau, on Congress from the Washington bureau and for The Times’s Metropolitan desk.

Anthony DePalma Anthony DePalma spent 22 years as a reporter and foreign correspondent for The New York Times, focusing most of his attention toward Mexico and Cuba. His book “The Man Who Invented Fidel,” about U.S.-Cuba relations, was published in 2006.

At Sea: Sailing and Discussions

Spend a relaxing day enjoying lectures and the amenities of Le Ponant before arriving in Casilda in the late afternoon.

Meals: B, L, D

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History, Culture and Contemporary Life in Cuba

DAY 8

Cruising to Havana

Spend the day at sea reflecting on your voyage and all that you have learned about this island nation and its people.

Attend talks by your experts as Le Ponant heads for Havana. Meals: B, L, D DAY 9

Ashore in Havana

Disembark from Le Ponant in Varadero this morning and drive to Havana. Visit Plaza de la Revolución, dominated by the memorial to José Martí, the poet, essayist and Cuban hero. Stop at the Museum of Fine Arts, with branches dedicated to Cuban arts and universal arts, and collections from colonial times through contemporary ones. After checking in to the hotel, attend a private cocktail party at the home of a local contemporary artist. Dinner will be at a popular local paladar. Meals: B,L,D DAY 10

Havana Vieja

Tour the Old City, Havana Vieja. Visit Ernest Hemingway’s home, Finca Vigía, and Morro Castle, guarding the harbor.

See the large prerevolution homes of Miramar and the terra-cotta structures of the Instituto Superior de Arte. Drive back to the hotel in old American convertibles.

Have a farewell cocktail party in an artist’s home and dinner in a paladar.

Hotel Parque Central. Meals: B, L, D DAY 11

Homeward Bound

Before departing Havana, learn about the revolution by visiting the Museum of the Revolution in the former Presidential Palace. This day’s itinerary may vary according to the flight schedule. Meal: B

Journey Details DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

EXPERT

March 10 – 20, 2018

Marie Galante from $10,015 Wait list Premium from $10,430 Antigua from $12,925 Wait list

$5,435 $5,845 $10,925

Anthony DePalma Lizette Alvarez

Quoted tour prices are per person, double occupancy except where indicated and subject to availability. Program includes air between Miami and Cuba. Excludes domestic air. Program subject to change. Price does not include gratuities or Cuba visa fee.

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Galápagos: Evolution in Action Charles Darwin called the Galápagos Islands “a little world within itself.” With just 15 travelers, this intimate 11-day journey lets you explore the world’s most fascinating wildlife destinations while cruising in air-conditioned comfort. Daily nature walks bring you close to dancing blue-footed boobies and prehistoric-looking iguanas; experience creation in progress while walking across bizarre lavascapes created recently.

Itinerary

Santiago Island Fernandina

Sombrero Chino Rábida Santa Cruz

Isabela

DAY 1

Welcome to South America

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador, and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow passengers and expert. Meals: N/A

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DAY 3

Puerto Ayora and the Highlands of Santa Cruz

Allison Amend’s latest novel is “Enchanted Islands”, about spies in pre-World War II Galápagos. She is the author of the Independent Publisher’s Award-winning short story collection.

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Historic Quito

Explore the historic center of Quito, a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the least-altered colonial towns in Latin America. See fine examples of the Baroque school, a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. Visit Independence Plaza, the government palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the cathedral, churches and monasteries. The afternoon is free.

Meals: B, L, D

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11 days, 10 nights 15 travelers Quito, Ecuador Galápagos Islands: Fernandina, Isabela, Rábida, Santa Cruz, Santiago Island, Sombrero Chino

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Visit islands with inhabitants found nowhere else in the world.

See giant tortoises, sea lions, seabirds and iguana that exist nowhere else.

Stroll beaches of black or red, and on volcanic flows.

Snorkel and swim in pristine lagoons and see multicolored fish.

On a small ship, experience the islands in ways most visitors cannot.

With interpretation from Times experts, and naturalists, gain rare insight into a unique place.

Fly to Baltra Island and transfer to the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, hike the lush highlands, looking for giant tortoises in the wild. Later, stroll through Puerto Ayora, the largest settlement in the Galápagos, to the harbor, where you will board the Galaxy. Meals: B, L, D

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DAY 4

Turquoise Water and Giant Tortoises Board small inflatable boats, called pangas, to explore the turquoise waters of the small bay of Tintoreras on Isabela Island, the largest in the Galápagos. It’s a perfect spot for snorkeling with sea lions, turtles and iguanas. Spend the afternoon underway looking for whales and dolphins. Meals: B, L, D DAY 5

Mangroves, Penguins and Exposed Coral Take a panga ride to Elizabeth Bay, home to the largest concentration of Galápagos penguins. In a red mangrove lagoon, look for green turtles, rays, pelicans and sharks. At Urbina Bay, walk along an uplifted trail and look for land iguana, finches and many other birds. Snorkel at Urbina Bay, looking for sea turtles and cormorants. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6

Pirates and Marine Iguanas

Visit Tagus Cove on Isabela and look for the inscriptions left by pirates. Hike to nearby Darwin Lake, saltwater crater lake surrounded by volcanic tuff formations.

On Fernandina Island, the youngest in the archipelago, walk on massive slabs of lava at Punta Espinosa, which has the largest concentration of marine iguanas in the archipelago. Fernandina is formed over a hot spot, and it had a short volcanic eruption as recently as September 2017. Meals: B,L,D DAY 7

Sandra Blakeslee Sept. 6 Sandra Blakeslee has been writing about science and medicine for The New York Times for over 45 years. She has covered a huge range of subjects, but since the mid-80s has focused on neuroscience.

Blakeslee has co-authored nine books on a variety of topics.

Fur Seals and Giant Trees

On Santiago Island, walk on the black volcanic beach of Puerto Egas (South James Bay), and snorkel among incredible species, including fur seals and sea lions. Later, land at Espumilla Beach, an important nesting site for the East Pacific green sea turtle, and see giant palo santo (holy wood) trees, endemic to the Galápagos. Meals: B, L, D

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Richard Cohen Aug. 9 Author of the acclaimed books “By the Sword” and “Chasing the Sun,” Richard Cohen was the first editor of Sebastian Faulks’s “Birdsong”. He has also commissioned and edited biographies for the war poets Siegfried Sassoon and Rupert Brook.

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DAY 8

Here Be Dragons

On Santa Cruz Island, take a hike to Cerro Dragón, whose name comes from the large population of land iguanas here.

After lunch, take a panga ride to Black Turtle Cove, a red mangrove lagoon. You can’t walk or snorkel here, but you’re likely to see golden rays, hammerhead and black-tip sharks. Meals: B, L, D DAY 9

Two Small Islands

Visit Rábida, a small, red island near Santiago. The island has some of the archipelago’s rarest bird species in abundance. After lunch, visit Sombrero Chino, a tiny, rarely visited island. Its name, Chinese Hat, describes the island’s shape. Walk along fragile lava paths to spectacular views of the waves crashing below. Meals: B, L, D DAY 10

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Frigates and Boobies

For your last day in the “Enchanted Islands,” head to North Seymour Island, where you can observe a colony of magnificent frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies who nest right along the trail.

Maybe you’ll spot huge land iguanas.

Return to the Galaxy and transfer to the Baltra airport for your commercial flight back to Quito. Meals: B DAY 11

Homeward Bound

Journey Details

Transfer to the airport for your flights home or onward. Meal: B

DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

TOTAL (FROM)

EXPERT

March 22 – April 1, 2018 Wait list

$6,795

$3,000

$545

$6,795

Allison Amend

Aug. 9 – 19, 2018 Wait list

$6,795

$3,000

$545

$6,795

Richard Cohen

Sept. 6 – 16, 2018

$6,795

$3,000

$545

$6,795

Sandra Blakeslee

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