Stanford Family AdventuresS T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

Scandinavia Family Adventure

JULY 5 TO 15, 2020

Stanford Family AdventuresS T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

HighlightsP E E K backstage at the original Legoland in Billund, and talk with designers about their builds and efforts to develop sustainable toys

D E L I G H T in a behind-the-scenes amble through Copenhagen’s Tivoli, one of the world’s oldest and most-beloved amusement parks, lit at night by thousands of lamps

E N J O Y rowing and setting sails on a replica Viking ship from the Viking Ship Museum at Roskilde and give archery and Iron Age bread-baking a try at historic Lejre

Young Explorer ProgramKids of all ages love our Young Explorer program, where they’re grouped with trav-elers their own age for fun and educational activities while adults attend lectures. They’ll enjoy thought-provoking discussions and mind-bending games that fuel creativity, all while building new friendships. Our Young Explorer leaders are all recent Stanford grads and former Stanford Sierra Camp counselors and are pros at understanding and adapting to the personalities and inter-ests of each young explorer—which means that everyone has a great time.

CALL US: (650) 725-1093EMAIL US: family-adventures@alumni.stanford.eduVISIT US ONLINE: alu.ms/gofamily

Faculty LeaderCaroline Winterer has been a professor in Stanford’s department of history since 2004, where she studies the exchange of ideas between Europe and America. She was director of the Stanford Humanities Center from 2013 to 2019. Raised in Europe and the U.S., she’s a native speaker of both English and French. She has authored or co-authored five books, won many awards for teaching and research, taught in the Bing Overseas Studies Program in Paris and frequently lectures for the Stanford Alumni Association.

On this program, she will discuss the ancient people and cultures of Scandinavia, including the Vikings, the Bog people and the Sámi people. She will also lecture on modern Scandinavian-related topics, including considering Lego as a utopian toy and why “Scandinavian modern” design took the world by storm (think Ikea).

“Scandinavia is rich in history while also being

at the cutting edge of modern trends (who hasn’t heard of hygge by now?)—there’s really something

for everyone, whether you’re a child or an adult.”

Caroline Winterer Scandinavia Family Adventure

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ItineraryJ U LY 5 & 6

U.S. / Stockholm, SwedenDepart the U.S. on overnight flights to Stock-holm. Transfer to our hotel, then gather for a welcome reception and dinner this evening. DOWNTOWN CAMPER HOTEL (7/6: D)

J U LY 7

StockholmStart the morning with an orientation and lecture while young explorers meet in their groups, then tour the Vasa Museum, built around a salvaged Swedish warship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. Afterwards set out on privately chartered speedboats for an adrenaline-packed cruise on the Stockholm archipelago, stopping for our own private Scandinavian Midsummer celebration. DOWNTOWN CAMPER HOTEL (B,D)

J U LY 8

StockholmTake a guided walk (while young explorers partake in a scavenger hunt) in the medieval Old Town, Gamla Stan—a colorful labyrinth of cobbled streets. Enjoy a restful evening at leisure to explore the city. DOWNTOWN CAMPER HOTEL (B,L)

J U LY 9

Stockholm / Billund, Denmark / CopenhagenBoard a short morning flight to Billund—home of the original Legoland. Take a backstage tour of

the design studio, then explore the cities and famous buildings built from Lego bricks in Miniland. The evening is at leisure, with accommodations at the new Legoland Castle Hotel, right beside the main entrance. LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL (B,L)

J U LY 1 0

CopenhagenDepart Billund this morning for Copenhagen. After lunch journey by pedi-cab along scenic paths and bridges that only bicycles can ac-cess, including the famous “Bicycle Snake.” Stop for an expert-led visit to Amager Bakke, a visionary high-tech waste-to-energy pow-er plant. Kids take their own hardhat tour of the plant before viewing Copenhill, the newly finished artificial ski slope built on the energy plant’s roof. HOTEL SKT. PETRI (B,L)

J U LY 1 1

Copenhagen / Roskilde & LejreIn Roskilde, learn about the five 9th-century Viking ships that were deliberately scuttled in Roskilde Fjord to block invaders, then cruise aboard a replica boat and set the sails yourself! Continue to the nearby Lejre (Land of Legends Center), a series of re-created villages where Danes go to learn about their heritage. Partic-ipate in activities with local families in historic dress—grinding grain for bread, making Viking coins and listening to Norse sagas. Afterward, kids face off against adults in an authentic battle

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scene—decked out with foam swords and a hay castle. After time to refresh at the hotel, gather for an evening at the world’s second-oldest amusement park, Tivoli Gardens. HOTEL SKT. PETRI (B,L,D)

J U LY 1 2

Copenhagen / Embark FerryAfter a morning lecture and Young Explorer program activities, learn how to make your own Danish pastry, then take a private canal cruise among some of the most picturesque parts of the city. Board the DFDS Seaways Ferry mid-afternoon and cruise overnight to Oslo. DFDS SEAWAYS FERRY (B,L,D)

J U LY 1 3

Oslo, NorwayDisembark the ferry and head to the Bygdøy Peninsula, home of several of Oslo’s top museums. Explore the Kon-Tiki Museum, dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 Kon-Tiki expeditions, then visit the Fram Museum dedicated to Norwegian polar exploration. Travel to Oslo’s central Harbor, Aker Brygge, and settle into our hotel. GRAND HOTEL (B,L)

Optional Post-trip ExtensionJ U LY 1 5 T O 1 9

Flåm Railway, Balestrand and Bergen, NorwayTake a scenic train journey from Oslo to the mountain station of Myrdal and then make a spectacular descent to fjordside Flåm aboard the Flåm Railway. Stay at the 19th-centurySwiss-style Kviknes Hotel that sits along theSognefjord, and kayak, bicycle and hike through idyllic fjordside scenery before heading to the historic coastal city of Bergen.

J U LY 1 4

OsloLearn about Norwegian artist Edvard Munch and view his famous painting, The Scream, and other works at the new Munch Museum, then tour Oslo’s stunning opera house. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, then gather for a stroll through Frogner Park to view more than 200 works by sculptor Gustav Vigeland that portray the stages of human life. Gather for a farewell reception and dinner this evening. GRAND HOTEL (B,L,D)

J U LY 1 5

Oslo / U.S.Transfer to the airport for flights home. GRAND HOTEL (B)

The Stanford Differencefor Young ExplorersYou’re taking your family on the trip of a lifetime and, of course, you want to be right beside your kids to witness their wonder and amazement. Rest assured you’ll spend most of the trip together as a family. On occasion, kids-only adventures, tours and meals allow the adults time for more in-depth touring and discussions. Our professional tour manager and team of Young Explorer leaders (at least one for every 10 kids) join you every step of the way to make your family trip a breeze.

Dedicated Young Explorer leadersOur savvy Young Explorer leaders are razor-sharp recent Stanford grads and former Stanford Sierra Camp counselors. They’ll captivate the children with hands-on educational activities while the adults attend lectures. And they bring the whole family together for activities such as Family Olympics, Trivia Night or Disco Bingo.

Access to Stanford scholars Have a child or grandchild who is keenly interested in the faculty leader’s area of expertise? He or she is welcome to attend the lectures with you. On most trips, our faculty leaders design and deliver a lecture specifically for young explorers.

Create a Custom Family AdventureRegular program dates not doable for you? Interested in traveling with your own group or wanting to celebrate a special occasion?

Private Editions allows you to create a one-of-a-kind vacation using Travel/Study’s 50 years of travel expertise and with the added enrichment of Stanford faculty and scholars. Start with one of our tried-and-true itineraries or let our team help you plan your dream trip…anywhere in the world.

For more information: VISIT alu.ms/goyourway CALL (650) 723-7861EMAIL privateeditions@stanford.edu

Terms & ConditionsDeposits, Payments, Cancellations & RefundsA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve your space. Call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093 or sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?scandinavia- family2020. Final payment is due 120 days prior to depar-ture. Child rates apply to children ages 18 and younger on the date the adventure begins. Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance pol-icy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other convey-ance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passen-ger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. We reserve the right to cancel any program prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, nor Stanford University, nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in October 2019 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

© 2019 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.PHOTO CREDITS: (TOP PAGE 3) LEJRE LAND OF LEGENDS, DENMARK; (TOP PAGE 5) LEGOLAND, BILLUND.

Trip InformationDatesJuly 5 to 15, 2020 (11 days) Group Size/Age46 participants / Minimum age: 6Cost*$9,895 per adult, double occupancy$8,995 per child, double occupancy$11,895 per person, single occupancy** *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.**Single accommodations limited—please call for availability.Included8 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 1 night aboard the DFDS Seaways Ferry 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ferry and train crew for all group activities All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Flight from Stockholm to Billund Train from Billund to Copen-hagen Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series for adults and Young Explorer program for kids Pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book (one for adults, one for each kid based on their age), map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the programNot IncludedInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Per-sonal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup servicesAir ArrangementsYou are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.What to ExpectWe consider this program to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily excursions involve one to two miles of walking, and cover a variety of terrain, from modern museums to uneven, cobblestoned streets, as well as both concrete and packed dirt paths through parks and historic sites. Tours may involve one to three flights of stairs. Many sites and buildings don’t have elevators and do not allow buses to pull up in front, thus requiring a walk of several minutes, sometimes uphill, to reach the entrance. Our journey requires travel by motor coach. Most drives are 30 to 60 minutes, with a couple drives of 90 minutes. A variety of boat transportation will be used, from small speedboats and canal boats in Stockholm and Copen-hagen to the replica Viking boats we’ll row ourselves at Roskilde and the large overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo. With the exception of the overnight ferry, the boat journeys are typically one hour or less in duration. Come prepared for potentially hot weather. Although all of the hotels and motor coaches used in this program are air-conditioned, some of the museums and other sites we visit are not. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 6 years of age and older on this program.

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