Tours For Members 



The Classical Mediterranean 



May 24 — June 8 



What better way to sail the blue Mediterranean than aboard the legen- 

 dary Sea Cloud} The largest private sailing ship ever built, she retains the 

 elegance of the past while offering contemporary comfort. In addition to 

 many other ports, we visit Rome, Pompeii, Tunis, Malta, Naxos, Cephalo- 

 nia, and Athens. The program will be enhanced by a series of educational 

 lectures and dfscussions presented by accompanying faculty, offering in- 

 sight into the art, architecture, archaeology, and culture of the civilizations 

 that once thrived on these shores. Richard De Puma, a Field Museum 

 research associate in the Department of Anthropology and associate pro- 

 fessor at the University of Iowa's School of Art and Art History will be tour 

 escort. He earned his Ph.D. in classical archaeology and knows intimately 

 the ancient sites to be visited on this tour. Dr. De Puma has worked exten- 

 sively in archaeological research and excavations of ancient Mediterra- 

 nean cultures, has written numerous articles and books, been involved in 

 several museum exhibitions of classical antiquities and has recently 

 attended two international congresses on Etruscan archaeology and cul- 

 ture. He is an exceptional lecturer and leader. 



North Cape and Spitzbergen 



Sailing Date: June 28 



Sail to the Land of the Midnight Sun, to the North Cape, where the sun 

 shines 24 hours a day, aboard the "ultra deluxe" Vistafiord. This Five Star 

 ship boasts unabashed luxury and superior cuisine. 



We sail from the exciting seaport city of Hamburg, Germany, past 

 majestic ice-blue fjords, including Norway's most splendid Geiranger- 

 fjord, exploring the region's Viking past in such towns as Molde, which 

 has reconstructed a Viking village. Narvik's exquisite wildflowers, Mag- 

 dalena Bay's massive glaciers and Longyearbyen's coastline of seals, wal- 

 rus, whales, and myriads of sea birds, make this a natural history tour of 

 startling beauty. Our tour leader, Dr. Bertram G. Woodland, geologist at 

 Field Museum, will enrich this adventure with his thorough knowledge of 

 the rock formations and geologic history of the fjords, and discussions on 

 the many interesting excursions. He invites you to consider this fabulous 

 cruise for a delightful experience you won't soon forget. 



English Homes and Country Tour 



July 1-15 



price $2, 725 



(double occupancy) 



The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is currently showing 

 "The Treasure Houses of Britain: Five Hundred Years of Private Patronage 

 and Art Collecting." This exhibition features art from the collections of 

 private country estates and the National Trust, arranged within a simula- 

 tion of their domestic settings. Exhibitions such as this are marvelous sup- 

 plements to a direct experience such as Field Museum Tours' English 

 Homes and Country Tour, through which you may view these pieces within 

 their architectural context, and amidst their natural landscapes. You may 

 explore many of the "treasure houses," gardens, countryside, and homes 

 of southeastern England, and you will gain a true appreciation of English 

 country life as you live in the homes of English people. Hosts and hostesses 

 include baronets, generals, doctors, company directors, members of 

 Parliament and landowners. Their homes range from mansions to more 

 modest, yet extremely comfortable country cottages. Accommodations 

 include use of a private bathroom. 



In addition to a local guide, a scholar from the Field Museum will 

 make this a rich and unusual adventure. Dr. Peter Crane was bom and 

 raised in England, getting his Ph.D. in botany at the University of Reading. 

 He is an associate curator in the Department of Geology at Field Museum 



and was recognized as one of ten "Outstanding Young Citizens" by the 

 Chicago Junior Association of Commerce and Industry in 1985. He is ex- 

 cited about this unusual travel opportunity in his native country and in- 

 vites you to join him and his countrymen in an exploration of English 

 Homes and Country. 



Alaska 



July 2-16 



The pristine state of Alaska offers a natural history adventure of exquisite 

 beauty to the discerning traveler. Vast parklands of premier wildlife — with 

 vistas of caribou, dall sheep, and bear, from the foot of Mt. Denali (McKin- 

 ley) to the mighty Portage Glacier. We'll enjoy several short cruises featur- 

 ing whale, seal, and myriad species of waterbirds, such as cormorants and 

 puffins. St. George Island, rarely visited by humans, is home to spectacular 

 flocks of seabirds and a vast seal population. There, we'll be staying at the 

 St. George Hotel, a National Historic Landmark. 



Several fascinating cities are on the itinerary — Juneau, Fairbanks, 

 and Anchorage — but perhaps the most interesting is Sitka, with its Rus- 

 sian heritage apparent in the architecture, food, and shops. Here, we get a 

 chance to visit the Raptor Center, where a dedicated team of scientists care 

 for wounded birds of prey. Hiking, museums, "flightseeing," park service 

 presentations, unusual shopping, dog sled demonstrations, salmon bakes, 

 and a scenic train trip through Denali Park are many of the treats this 

 adventure offers you. 



Dr. David Willard, manager of Field Museum's bird and mammal col- 

 lections, will be tour leader. He received his Ph.D. in Biology at Princeton 

 University, where he was acting curator of Princeton Museum of Ornithol- 

 ogy. He has been on a number of research expeditions for Field Museum. 

 His experience in bird and animal identification and his experience as a 

 tour leader will enrich this expedition for you. He invites you to share in 

 the beauty of Alaska this summer. 



Grand Canyon 



Grand Canyon Adventures 



August 13-22 

 August 22-31 



Field Museum Tours is offering two trips to the Grand Canyon in 1986. 

 The first, August 13-22, is a geology study trip hiking down the north rim 

 of the canyon, rafting for four days along the bottom and hiking back up 

 the south riom. The second, August 22-31, is a rafting trip along the entire 

 300-mile length of the canyon by two motorized rubber rafts. Dr. Matthew 

 H. Nitecki, curator of fossil invertebrates, leads both. A deposit of $50 per 

 person will hold your space. 



For further information or to be placed on our mailing list, call or write Dorothy 

 Roder, Tours Manager, Field Museum, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore Dr. , Chica- 

 go, IL 60605. Phone: 322-8862. 27 



