Explore Antarctica on a Luxury Small Ship Cruise. - Yale University

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Dear Yale Alumni and Friends,
Yale Educational Travel is pleased to offer this voyage to the exotic Arabian (Persian) Gulf.
This fascinating journey visits several city-states of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the countries
of Bahrain and Qatar, and provides an opportunity to explore the fascinating Sultanate of Oman.
Closed to Westerners for many years, these intriguing countries offer a striking mosaic of contrasts:
gleaming modern cities and ancient villages, windswept sand dunes and soaring mountains—all
bordered by blue skies and clear, shimmering waters.
Expedition Highlights
• Attend lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Paul Bracken.
• Visit the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in the former desert outpost of Dubai,
where gleaming skyscrapers stand adjacent to traditional fish markets, dhow yards, and
captivating souks.
• Search for exotic wildlife, including the endangered Arabian oryx on the island of Sir Bani Yas.
• <strong>Explore</strong> the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi—this Manhattan-of-the-Middle-East dazzles
with its exquisite architecture, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural heritage.
• Board local dhows to explore the Musandam Peninsula and swim along towering cliffs that
plunge into the turquoise sea.
• Discover Oman’s charming capital of Muscat, the ancient capital of Nizwa, and the astonishing
mud-brick fortress of Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about life in this enigmatic corner of the world, where futuristic modern technology
coincides with age-old traditions.
I hope you will join Professor Paul Bracken along with other lecturers aboard the elegant
Clipper Odyssey, for a voyage from the Arabian Gulf to Oman in the sunny and temperate
month of November.
These off-the-beaten-path gems have tantalized adventurers for millennia. Now, they await
your discovery.
Best wishes from Yale,
Judith Cushingham ‘87PhD
Director, Yale Educational Travel
With our Compliments
On this expedition, virtually everything is included in the cost of your trip:
• All gratuities from porters and ship’s crew to
local guides
• All accommodations, including pre-voyage hotel night
• Daily activity options, including cultural tours,
4x4 excursion, and a dhow cruise
• World-class lecture and expedition team
• All meals on board and with the group ashore
• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges
• Arrival and departure transfers on group dates
• Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear
and reading materials
• Medical and emergency evacuation insurance
• Dedicated staff to answer all your questions and
assist with flight arrangements
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