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Travel Planner 2017 upcoming trips
2018 full program
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What will you learn?
Mysteries revealed on the slopes of the Andes.
Evolutionary biology explained by Stanford students in
the Galápagos Islands. Insider access to world-famous
museums and ancient sites. Journey to famous and
forgotten corners of the globe with Stanford Travel/
Study and soak up the education that comes with the
adventure, traveling with learned faculty leaders and
listening to savvy local guides!
Where will your next classroom be? Our last planner
brought you all the journeys this year has to offer plus
a peek at 2018. Now’s the time to explore the rest of
this year’s trips and look ahead to everything next year
has in store!
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50 years of extraordinary
In 2018, Stanford Travel/Study will celebrate
50 years of innovative programming.
With a long tradition of charting new territory,
Stanford Travel/Study paves the way for
Stanford alumni, friends and family to explore
new corners of the world.
© Joel Simon
1968 1974 1978 1992 1992
The Stanford Alumni Pioneering director, Peter Stanford Travel/Study brings Stanford charters the At a time when tourist visas
Association offers its first Voll, ’65, grows the program one of the first groups of nuclear-powered Sovetskiy do not exist there, Stanford
Summer Alumni College, from three annual trips to Western travelers to the Soyuz to reach the North travelers form the first
a river cruise on the Rhine. more than 60. People’s Republic of China. Pole. Stanford travelers trek American tour group to
At the “helm” was Rixford to the northernmost reaches visit Saudi Arabia.
Snyder, ’30, MA ’34, PhD of the Arctic, where only a
’40, who served as the tiny cadre of scientists and
inaugural director. adventurers had gone before.
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1993 2003 2005 2009 2019
Through his Generosity in Liz Walker, ’89, becomes Travel/Study veteran Brett In commemoration of the Stanford Travel/Study will
Action campaign, director the new director and Thompson, ’83, returns as 200th anniversary of Charles bring a group of intrepid
Duncan Beardsley, ’59, connects travelers with director and continues the Darwin’s birth and the 150th travelers to the South
ushers in a new wave of Stanford’s international quest for new destinations. anniversary of On the Origin Pole, journeying from the
travelers focused on giving alumni—including Peru’s of Species, Stanford travelers 89th parallel to the earth’s
back to local communities. president Alejandro Toledo, retrace Darwin’s expedition southernmost point.
MA ’72, MA ’74, PhD ’93. aboard the HMS Beagle on a
27-day journey by private jet.
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Chart your course. EUROP E AND T URKE Y
Alsace Hike SEP ’17 Food and Wine of Spain* OCT ’17 Rhine River Family Adventure JUL ’18
Around Sicily OCT ’18 Germany and the Reformation SEP ’17 Sailing the Western
Burgundy and the Loire Valley MAY ’18 Great War Centenary OCT ’18 Mediterranean* OCT ’17
Camino de Santiago Walk JUN ’18 Greenland to Iceland JUN ’18 Scandinavia JUL ’18
Catalunya Food and Wine APR ’18 Iceland Family Adventure JUL ’18 Southwest England Walk* AUG ’17
Cinque Terre Hike APR ’18 Iceland: Fire and Ice SEP ’17 Spain and Portugal by Sea MAY ’18
Copenhagen to London AUG ’18 New Year’s Eve in Vienna DEC ’17 Tuscany Family Adventure JUN ’18
Cruising the Danube JUL ’18 Opera in the Lands of Tuscany Seminar OCT ’18
Dutch Waterways APR ’18 Mozart and Wagner MAY ’18 Tuscany, Umbria and Rome MAY ’18
European Rivers OCT ’17 Path to Rome Walk MAY ’18 Wales, England and Scotland
Focus: Berlin APR ’18 Provence Seminar OCT ’17 by Rail JUL ’18
Focus: Milan MAR ’18 Provence Walk OCT ’18 Wild and Ancient Britain MAY ’18
TH E M ID D L E E A S T
AND EGYPT
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia AUG ’17
Georgia MAY ’18
Israel: Past and Present APR ’18
Nile FEB ’18
AS IA AND T HE F AR E AS T
Along the Mekong OCT ’17 Kashmir and Punjab SEP ’17
Along the Mekong OCT ’18 Mongolia JUL ’18
Bangkok to Bali FEB ’18 Silk Road AUG ’18
A FRIC A Bhutan SEP ’18 Southeast Asia Family Adventure DEC ’18
Kingdom of Morocco MAR ’18 Everest Base Camp Trek OCT ’17 Unseen Japan* NOV ’17
Seychelles and Madagascar OCT ’18 Five “Stans” SEP ’18 Unseen Japan NOV ’18
Southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail JUL ’18 Himalayan Kingdoms OCT ’17 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia DEC ’17
Tanzania Family Adventure DEC ’17 Java and Bali JUN ’18
Tanzania Field Seminar SEP ’17
Tanzania Safari JUN ’18
* Trips indicated with an asterisk are not included in this issue due to their wait-list status. Visit our website for more information.
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N OR TH AMER I CA
Alaska Family Adventure JUL ’17
Alaska’s Inside Passage JUN ’18
Canadian Heli-Hiking JUL ’18
Canadian Maritimes SEP ’17
Civil Rights Route JUN ’18
Columbia and Snake Rivers SEP ’18
Great Lakes JUL ’18
Great Northwest Passage AUG ’18
Mississippi River MAY ’18
Polar Bear Expedition NOV ’18
M EXIC O , C E N TR A L A M ER I C A Railways of New England SEP ’18
AND TH E CARIBB E A N
Utah’s National Parks JUN ’18
Costa Rica Family Seminar AUG ’17
Cuba by Sea MAR ’18
Cuba Family Seminar DEC ’17
Did you know?
Havana Arts MAR ’18
Whichever journey you choose, your
S O U T H A M E RIC A AND Stanford Travel/Study experience will
T H E G A L Á P AGOS IS L AND S include:
Amazing Argentina OCT ’18 lectures by renowned Stanford
Amazon and Machu Picchu* SEP ’17 faculty and scholars
Amazon and Machu Picchu SEP ’18 luxury accommodations and
travel
Colombia APR ’18
exclusive, insider access and
Galápagos Expedition JUL ’18
after-hours tours
Galápagos Family Adventure JUN ’18 like-minded travelers and savvy
Galápagos Field Seminar SEP ’18 local guides
Peru Family Seminar JUN ’18 attentive, experienced Stanford
tour managers
airport transfers, gratuities and
all the extras
T H E SO UTH P A C I F I C ,
A USTRA LIA A N D
NE W ZE ALA ND You needn’t be a Stanford alum
to travel with us—and we offer trips
Kingdom of Tonga AUG ’18
to suit any age. Costs listed are
New Zealand JAN ’18
per person, based on double
Papua New Guinea OCT ’17 occupancy. For answers to
Tahiti to Easter Island NOV ’17 frequently asked questions, visit:
Western Australia by Air MAY ’18 For a listing of trips by alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq
date, go to page 39.
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Roam
the planet in
your style...
ACTIVE ADVENTURES
For travelers who are looking to add an Alaska Family Costa Rica
active twist to their next vacation, whether
it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, snorkel-
Adventure Family Seminar
J U LY 2 9 T O AU G U ST 6 , 2 0 1 7 ( 9 D AYS) AUGUST 11 TO 20, 2017 (10 DAYS)
ing, kayaking, gorilla tracking or countryside
walks, trips that offer a superb outdoor Glaciers, whales and bears, oh my! Explore Hands-on in the natural world. With faculty leader
experience alongside the comfort and Alaska’s Inside Passage amid some of the most Barton “Buzz” Thompson, ’73, MBA ’76, JD ’76,
luxury that are our hallmarks. spectacular scenery in North America accompanied get up close to Costa Rica’s amazing biodiversity—
by earth systems science professor Rob Jackson whether while whitewater rafting the Pacuare River,
CLASSIC JOURNEYS and a staff of expert naturalists. Aboard the nimble mountain biking near Arenal Volcano or zip-lining
For travelers who long to recapture the 62-passenger Sea Lion expedition ship, we wend through the cloud forest treetops.
romantic, golden age of travel as they
our way through protected waters among tiny, Learn from the locals. Hike through the rain
journey to exciting destinations in the lap of
spruce-carpeted islands and along the main coast. forest with a Costa Rican biologist, ornithologist
luxury aboard intimate cruise ships, vintage
Meet the locals. Watch for brown and black bears, and ecologist and meet with scientists working
railcars, charming riverboats and private
bald eagles, orcas, sea lions and more as we in Costa Rica’s growing aeronautics industry.
aircraft.
cruise the tranquil waters. Gather on deck to watch Perk up! Start the day with a cup of Costa Rican
EXPLORATIONS BY LAND humpback whales get their fill of krill in the waters coffee, and learn how the beans, considered to be
For travelers who love to immerse them- of Frederick Sound, a prime feeding area. among the best in the world, go from crop to cup.
selves in the cultures, traditions, sights, Natural wonders. Spend an entire glorious day Empty nest. Reconnect the family on this program
sounds and flavors of both urban and rural exploring the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers and designed specifically for grandparents and parents
landscapes as they explore one or more majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. with grandchildren or children who have graduated
countries on their journey through colorful, C O S T : from $7,995 adults; $7,495 kids (ages 8–18) high school.
storied and exotic lands. C O S T : $5,995
FAMILY ADVENTURES
For families looking to experience new CANADA NICARAGUA
Caribbean
countries and cultures with their children Sea
or grandchildren who, as Young Explorers, GLACIER BAY BRITISH Liberia
NATIONAL PARK COLUMBIA Airport Lake
Juneau
have the added fun of educational projects Tracy
Arenal ARENAL VOLCANO
Pacifi
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and hands-on activities led by Stanford Arm Guanacaste
Sierra Camp-trained counselors. Monteverde
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Sitka
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ALASKA Petersburg
C OSTA R ICA
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Chatham
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Azerbaijan, Georgia Iceland: Fire and Ice Kashmir and
and Armenia SEPT EM BER 1 T O 8 , 2 0 1 7 ( 8 D AYS)
Settle in. Unpack only once on this Icelandic
Punjab
A U G U S T 29 TO SE PTEMBER 12, 2017 ( 15 D A YS ) SEPTEMBER 6 TO 22, 2017 (17 DAYS)
adventure, thanks to our six-white-night stay in
Journey of discovery. Explore three of Europe’s Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital. Far pavilions. With professor Greg Watkins, ’85,
oldest inhabited places with history and political Around the fabled Golden Circle. Alongside PhD ’03, journey to the remote Kashmiri kingdom
science professor David Holloway. Meet repre- assistant professor Kate Maher—an expert in of Ladakh to see Buddhist monasteries, ancient
sentatives of local NGOs, journalists, entrepreneurs, geothermal energy—stop at Thingvellir National palaces and spectacular scenery.
students and religious leaders along the way. Park, Gulfoss (waterfall) and Strokkur (geyser) on Corner the market. Explore the bazaar in Leh,
A magic carpet ride. Join a curator-led tour of the this acclaimed route that offers us a steady stream once on the Asian Silk Route, where ethnic groups
new, spectacular Azerbaijan State Carpet Museum of dramatic and stunning geological highlights. from all over Ladakh still come to trade, buy and
in Baku and meet with the museum director. Heart of ice. Take a guided tour deep inside sell jewelry, carved yak-horn items and produce.
Eat, drink and be merry. Experience an authentic Langjökull (glacier) via a carved-out tunnel to view Footsteps of the Dalai Lama. In Dharamsala,
supra, or “Georgian Table,” a joyous amalgam the brightly illuminated blue ice of an ice cave. center of the Tibetan Government in Exile, visit
of delicious food, hearty drinking rituals, endless If you can’t stand the heat… Sample local the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives to see
toasts and traditional polyphonic singing. specialties such as “hot springs bread,” baked in manuscripts smuggled out of Tibet during the
Churchill’s brandy. Tour and taste at the factory the ground for 24 hours using geothermal heat! Dalai Lama’s escape.
of the Yerevan Brandy Company, where the quality Take a dip. Soak in the relaxing therapeutic waters Sikh central. Visit the Punjab city of Chandigarh,
so impressed Winston Churchill that he allegedly of the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a mineral-rich renowned for its architecture and urban design, and
placed an order of 400 bottles annually. geothermal spa set amid fields of black lava. Amritsar, home to adherents of the Sikh religion’s
C O S T : $9,195 C O S T : $6,695 magnificent Golden Temple.
C O S T : $10,995
Ca Alchi
uc Indus River Leh
Ananuri as RUSSIA Langjökull
Tserovani us Borgarfjördur I CE LAND
JAMMU AND
Gori M Caspian CHINA
Mtskheta ou KASHMIR
Tbilisi Signagi nt Sea THINGVELLIR I NDIA
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GEORGIA KAKHETI Sheki
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Hvalfjördur Strokkur
Amritsar HIMACHAL TIBET
Reykjavík
ARMENIA Shamakhi Hveragerdi ICELAND PRADESH
Blue PUNJAB
Yerevan AZERBAIJAN Lagoon
PAKISTAN Chandigarh
Echmiadzin Geghard Baku
Garni Gobustan Rock Art
Khor Virap Cultural Landscape Atlantic Seljalandsfoss Sólheimajökull
Ocean Skógar
Reynisfjara
I N D I A
Delhi
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Germany and Tanzania Field Alsace Hike
the Reformation Seminar SEPTEMBER 8 TO 16, 2017 (9 DAYS)
Mountain air. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning American
S EPT EMBE R 7 TO 1 7, 2017 ( 11 D A YS ) SEPT EM B ER 7 T O 2 3 , 2 0 1 7 ( 1 7 D AY S)
historian David Kennedy, ’63, and hike expert
Lutherland. Mark the 500th anniversary of the Back to the classroom. Attend a three-day work- Peter Watson on this robust hike through the
Protestant Reformation with religious studies profes- shop on the Stanford campus with Professor Bill beautiful Vosges Mountains in northeastern France,
sor Barbara Pitkin on a journey that explores the Durham, ’71, and Dr. Susan Charnley, MA ’89, a region that’s seen more than its share of political
schism in Catholic Europe and its vast effects on PhD ’94, before heading to Africa. storms, winds of change, war and bloodshed.
theology, science, art, politics and culture. Compare notes. Unlike any other Travel/Study trip, Remember the fallen. In today’s serene Alsatian
Get the word out. Visit the Gutenberg Museum in on a Field Seminar we travel alongside Stanford countryside, we can still trace past conflicts, from
Mainz that displays two original Gutenberg bibles sophomores, learning from their presentations and the medieval château of Haut-Koenigsbourg we
and a replica of Gutenberg’s famous press. sharing tales of the Farm. visit, restored in the early 1900s by German Emper-
Musical pipe dreams. Tour Leipzig’s Bach House Where we come from. Visit Olduvai Gorge, the or Wilhelm II, to battlefield sites and trench remnants
and Halle’s Handel House, and attend organ church paleoanthropological site where discoveries helped we pass that remain from France and Germany’s
concerts in Weimar and Eisenach. further the understanding of human evolution. wars of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Sacrilegious sketch. View the paintings and Spotting the “Big Five.” Search for the top five of Celebrate the peace! As we hike from village to
portraits of Lucas Cranachs the Elder and Younger Africa’s most iconic mammals—lion, leopard, rhino, village, trekking up mountain trails and past endless
in Weimar and Wittenberg, where panels of the elephant and Cape Buffalo—from open-air safari rows of grapevines, picnic on the fresh, local food
Younger’s Last Supper depict leading Protestant vehicles on daily game drives with expert guides. and wines of the Alsatian region and enjoy hearty
reformers, including Martin Luther, in place of Jump and shout! Visit a Maasai boma to witness French country cuisine in the evenings.
traditional biblical figures. daily life and learn about age-old tribal traditions.
C O S T : $6,695
C O S T : $6,995 C O S T : $8,295
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Mainz REPUBLIC Salaam PARK GERMANY
TANZANIA Col du Linge Colmar
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SE PT EMBE R 18 TO 30, 2017 ( 13 D A YS )
A sailor’s life for me. With faculty leader Scott
Kingdoms Camp Trek
O C T O B ER 1 T O 1 6 , 2 0 1 7 ( 1 6 D AY S) O CT O B E R 1 T O 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 ( 2 1 D A Y S )
Pearson, explore the picturesque waterways of the
Rooftop of the world. Explore the Potala, former A view from nearly the top. Join geophysicist
U.S. Northeast, the Canadian Maritime Provinces
palace of the Dalai Lamas, and join the procession Simon Klemperer on this 15-day trek—it’s one
and the St. Lawrence River from our private
of pilgrims at Lhasa’s holy Jokhang Temple, home of the most rewarding journeys on earth.
balconies aboard the intimate Pearl Mist.
to Tibet’s most revered image. Peak experiences! Reach the trek’s maximum
A fine collection. View the impressive artworks
Enlightenment. Learn how environmental change altitude at the summit of Kala Patthar (18,300').
housed at the Portland Museum of Art that include
affects the biodiversity of mammals in high-altitude An even greater high is stopping in at Everest Base
paintings by such American masters as Winslow
regions from Elizabeth Hadly, professor of biology Camp (17,688') where climbing expeditions prepare
Homer, Andrew Wyeth and Frederic Edwin Church.
and of geological and environmental sciences. for their summit attempts.
Carriage rides for all. Travel back in time in Acadia
Ain’t no mountain high enough. Take a flight- Steeped in local flavor. Sleep in simple tea houses
National Park during a private carriage ride on the
seeing tour through the Himalayas, passing within a each night and hear about local Sherpa culture as
motor vehicle-free paths created by philanthropist
mile of the southern face of Mt. Everest—one of the we make our way from village to village.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
most spectacular plane rides one could ever take! The particulars. Our itinerary is designed for grad-
The world is my oyster. Take a culinary walking
Ciffhanger. Hike to Taktsang Palphug Monastery, ual acclimatization so we take our time hiking each
tour of Charlottetown’s historic downtown, and
also known as Tiger’s Nest. This red-trimmed white day. Yaks do the heavy lifting, letting us focus on
meet with a Nobel Laureate climatologist at the
temple clinging to the edge of a 10,000-foot-high taking in spectacular views of some of the world’s
University of Prince Edward Island.
cliff is a place so sacred that all Bhutanese try to highest and most dramatic mountains.
C O S T : from $10,695
WAIT LIST ONLY
visit it at least once in their lifetimes. C O S T : $9,495
C O S T : $13,695
Baie-Comeau Everest
CANADA Beijing CHINA Lhasa Base Camp CHINA
Gaspé
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MAINE Kathmandu Deboche N EPAL
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from Bangkok to K Lukla
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O CT O BE R 12 TO 2 6, 2017 ( 15 D A YS )
A scenic journey. Cruise across Central Europe
Guinea O CT O B E R 1 7 T O NO V E M B E R 1 , 2 0 1 7
(16 DAYS)
O C T O B ER 1 3 T O 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 ( 1 5 D AY S)
on the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers and transit A river runs through it. Cruise down the Mekong
the Main-Danube Canal aboard the intimate and Quadruple the learning. Travel aboard the Coral River with Martha Crenshaw, senior fellow at
elegant Royal Crown. Discoverer in the company of four Stanford faculty Stanford’s Center for International Security and
The Golden City. Be dazzled by six centuries of leaders: professors Pamela Matson and Peter Cooperation, and learn how vital this 2,700-mile-
exquisitely preserved architecture in fairy tale-like Vitousek, experts in the field of environment and long river is to the people living along its shores.
Prague. In the company of faculty leader favorite, sustainability; James Sheehan, ’58, a professor Pak’ it all in! During our time in the charming and
Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64, spend two full days of history; and Joel Simon, ’74, ’75, MS ’77, a idyllic village of Luang Prabang, cruise up the Me-
exploring this fascinating and historic capital city. photographer and marine biologist. kong River and visit the Pak Ou cave—a limestone
Musical mélange. Attend memorable musical Up close and personal. Snorkel or dive in one cave that houses thousands of Buddha images.
events during our voyage, including performances in of the world’s richest and most diverse coral reef Ancient and modern capitals. Explore the ancient
a historic residence by the Bamberg String Quartet systems and cruise the stunning Tufi Fjords. capital, and now archaeological site, of Angkor,
and a children’s choir in Würzburg, plus a baroque Bien there, done that. Travel up the mighty Sepik which flourished for five centuries under the power-
organ concert near Miltenberg. River to Bien, a small, colorful village populated by ful Khmer kingdom. Comparatively, experience the
Mountains higher. Ascend the Bernese Alps via some of the greatest primitive artists in the world. bustle of modern Hanoi and marvel at its blend of
Interlaken’s famous cog railway that goes to the foot Two terrific add-ons. Pre-trip, travel to the Dain- contemporary and ancient architecture.
of the Eiger North Wall then on through the moun- tree Rain Forest and the Great Barrier Reef, or Touch of class. Our ship, the Aqua Mekong, is the
tain, and enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier post-trip, stay at the Ambua Lodge in Papua New ideal cruising vessel for our river journey.
world of the Jungfraujoch. Guinea’s highlands. C O S T : $12,595
C O S T : from $7,995 C O S T : from $12,995
Sepik River Garove Island Rabaul Hanoi
BELGIUM GERMANY Luang Ha Long
Miltenberg Würzburg Ambua Lodge Madang Tuam Island BURMA
Prabang Bay
Prague Lababia
Main River V IETNAM
Bamberg P APUA Island Fly Island L AOS
Rüdesheim CZECH Trobriand Islands
N EW Sanananda M
Speyer Nuremberg REPUBLIC
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Fergusson Island THAILAND
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Pacific C AMBODIA Kampong Chhnang
Interlaken
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PARK a Ho Chi Minh City
ITALY Tan Chau
Cairns Sa Dec Cai Be
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O CT O BE R 23 TO 3 0, 2017 ( 8 D A YS )
Come one, come all. Designed with solo
Island Adventure
N O VEM B ER 5 T O 2 4 , 2 0 1 7 ( 2 0 D AY S) D E CE M B E R 1 9 T O 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 ( 1 2 D A Y S )
travelers in mind, this seminar offers all Stanford
A winter escape awaits. Sail amid a tropical What’s your favorite animal? Check out
travelers, whether traveling independently or with
paradise replete with ocean breezes laden with the elephants, giraffes, zebras, dik-diks, leopards
others, the opportunity to delight in the pleasures of
fragrance of island flowers, azure lagoons framed by and more from our open-roofed safari vehicles
the south of France at autumn’s end.
palm-fanned beaches and warm smiles from friendly while exploring Serengeti National Park.
Give ’em the Aix! Stroll the colorful streets of
island inhabitants. A for-real reality show. Unplug and spend qual-
Aix-en-Provence, our home base for six wonderful ity time together viewing amazing wildlife in the
A crash course on island ecology? Don’t mind
nights. This delightful and historic city is a treasure Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti.
atoll! Learn from Professor Rob Dunbar and expert
trove of art, architecture, brasseries and bistros, This is camping? Enjoy star-filled nights of luxury
naturalists as we explore islands, atolls, reefs and
open-air markets and thousands of fountains. camping in the Serengeti—the stuff that lifelong
archipelagos—both on land and under the sea.
Make an impression. Trace the footsteps of memories are made of.
Quench that thirst for adventure. Travel to remote
Cezanne and van Gogh alongside European Enlightening. Adults enjoy hearing lectures from
places few visit: set foot on rugged Pitcairn Island,
history professor Carolyn Lougee. Stanford faculty leader Tim Duane, ’82, MS ’83,
witness the amazing bird life of uninhabited Hender-
Giddyup! Visit a working ranch in the Camargue— PhD ’89, and kids get a taste of school life in
son and Ducie Islands, and drop anchor at Easter
France’s cowboy country—and watch a traditional Tanzania, meet their pen pals and hang out with
Island to gape at the massive, centuries-old moai.
Provençal bullfight during which young men try to their Young Explorer Leaders. Listen to a Maasai
Resort cruising at its best. Enjoy an unparaleled
pluck a cloth from between the horns of the bull, storyteller and play traditional Tanzanian games
travel experience cruising and relaxing in style
then vault safely over a wall inside the arena. with our local guides.
aboard the all-suite Caledonian Sky.
C O S T : $8,995 (single accommodations) C O S T : $9,595 adults; $8,995 kids (ages 6–18)
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Pitcairn
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Island Salaam TANZANIA
Mediterranean Sea
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This issue marks the announcement of
our full schedule for 2018. Final details are
still in development, but that doesn’t mean
there’s time for you to wait around. Trips
have been known to sell out as soon
as they are announced. Sign up now to
reserve your space. If the brochure is not
yet available, your deposit ($1,000 per per-
son) is fully refundable until 10 days after
we send it to you—typically nine months
prior to departure. Come on, let’s go!
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Seminar in Vienna and Cambodia
D E C E MBE R 2 6, 2017, TO JA NU A RY 2, 2018 D EC EM BER 2 8 , 2 0 1 7 , T O J AN U AR Y 7 , 2 0 1 8 D E CE M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 , T O J A NU A R Y 1 7 , 2 0 1 8
( 8 D AYS) ( 1 1 D AYS) (20 DAYS)
Empty nest. Kids flown the coop? Why not take Baroque, bubbly and an imperial ball. Attend Tried and true. A Travel/Study favorite for more
a vacation together—and what more unique place Le Grand Bal at the exquisite Hofburg Palace in than 20 years, our popular introduction to this trio of
is there to explore together as a family than Cuba? Vienna and ring in 2018 while swirling around the Southeast Asian countries includes a lecture series
This trip is specifically geared toward families with gilded ballroom to the tune of Strauss waltzes. from history professor Margo Horn, as well as meet-
children who have graduated high school. Architectural intrigue. View diverse building styles ings with ambassadors and non-profit organizations.
Auld lang syne. On New Year’s Eve,1958, Cuban in the city of Graz and go behind the scenes at A feast for the senses. In Hanoi, catch wafts of
dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Havana and a new landmarks such as the town’s famous 13th-century lemongrass and barbecued pork and listen to the
chapter began in Cuba’s history. Explore Castro’s clock tower. cacophony of traffic in the Old Quarter.
legacy with local historians and economists, and Mozart on my mind. Visit the birthplace and former Good karma. Wake early to give alms, in the form
with Stanford faculty leader and former ambassador residence of Mozart in Salzburg and enjoy exclusive of sticky rice, to the Buddhist monks—a tradition in
to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94. entrée to the autograph vault to see some of his Laos, where nearly all males spend at least some
Talk, look, listen. Opportunities abound to explore signed manuscripts and letters. time in a monastery.
Havana’s rich and vibrant arts scene. Meet actors Beyond the gold gilt. Stanford professor Bert Unleash that inner archaeologist. Spend two
from a children’s theater, watch as young circus Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, illuminates for us full days exploring the jungle-covered temples of
performers practice their routines and have lunch the rich history of Austria as a political center and Cambodia’s iconic Angkor, ancient capital of the
in an artist’s home. cultural magnet in Central Europe. Khmer kingdom.
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Viñales Valley H AVA N A to La Finca Vigía
ITALY C AMBODIA Phnom Ho Chi Minh City
Penh
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J A NU ARY 6 TO 1 9, 2018 ( 14 D A YS ) FEBRU AR Y 1 T O 1 3 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D AY S) F E B R U A R Y 2 1 T O M A R CH 7 , 2 0 1 8
(15 DAYS)
By air and rail. Flying aboard our private A capital experience! Spend two nights in bustling
Convair 580 jet-prop for four legs of our trip, we’ll Bangkok, viewing its palaces and temples along the Welcome back. With Travel/Study favorite, Profes-
eliminate some long drives and have more time Chao Phraya River and cruising to the Grand Palace sor Ed Steidle, return to a stable, hospitable Egypt
to view New Zealand’s amazing landscapes. Our and reclining Buddha at Wat Po. and enjoy exclusive tours to historical and cultural
faculty leader Jeffrey Koseff, MS ’78, PhD ’83, will It’s the journey and the destination. Revel in sites not open to the public, including two major
provide us with insights into these natural wonders. a bygone era as we travel through Thailand and Cairo mosques, Ibn Tulun and Sultan Hassan.
“Eighth Wonder of the World.” Be awed by the Malaysia for three nights aboard the deluxe Eastern Mummy’s boy. View artifacts retrieved from the
sheer beauty of Milford Sound after flying in a light & Oriental Express train with Professor Kathleen tomb of King Tutankhamun as well as other ancient
aircraft to take in panoramic, bird’s-eye views of the Stephens, watching a world of sleepy villages, rice treasures at Cairo’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
region’s alpine scenery and lush rain forests. paddies and grazing water buffalo pass by. Moon river. Take a seven-night cruise aboard the
No whining for oenophiles! Sample New Zealand Singapore swing. Look for the Chinese, Malay luxurious 30-passenger Sun Boat III, visiting Luxor,
wines throughout our trip, including at a wine-paired and Indian influences that have helped shape this Aswan and the great temples of Edfu and Kom
dinner in the town of Blenheim, home to more than dynamic city during our two-night stay here. Ombo. Then fly to Abu Simbel, where the statues
70 wineries and boutique breweries. Paradise found. Enjoy three relaxing nights at of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari sit in
A pair of perfect program bookends. Enjoy an our beautiful seaside resort in Bali. Explore caves peaceful repose high above the Nile.
optional pre-trip extension in Queenstown or an bearing ancient inscriptions, and browse the famed Walk like an Egyptian. Talk with Egyptians about
optional post-trip excursion to the Bay of Islands. Ubud market with its exotic displays of Balinese how they perceive the huge changes that have
C O S T : $10,495 crafts, spices and gifts. occurred in their country since the 2011 Revolution.
C O S T : from $9,995 C O S T : from approx. $14,495
SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY
Bay of Islands Mediterranean Sea Jerash
T HAILAND Pa Amman
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Bangkok South Dead
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Morocco M ARC H 2 3 T O 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AYS)
Renaissance woman. Explore such clas-
M A R CH 2 3 T O 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D A Y S )
Havana nocturne. Go beyond the ubiquitous
M A R C H 16 TO 2 9, 2018 ( 14 D A YS )
sical sites as Santa Maria della Grazie, home to da “Guantanamera,” attending musical performances
An exotic and historic land. With faculty leader Vinci’s Last Supper, with faculty leader Christine and listening to Buena Vista Social Club-like melo-
extraordinaire Scott Pearson, discover the cultural, Junkerman, an expert in Italian Renaissance art. dies as they drift from every open window.
religious and geographical diversity of Morocco, as It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings. Go behind the Cuba libre. Visit ateliers, galleries and workshops,
we journey from Marrakesh, where snake charm- scenes at Milan’s legendary La Scala Opera House including a studio displaying photography, paintings
ers and magicians still ply their ancient arts, to the and enjoy an exclusive visit to the venue’s costume and drawings that illustrate societal issues—a reflec-
capital city of Rabat. and set design studios, then enjoy a performance at tion of Cuba’s long-standing tradition of freedom of
Treasures of the kingdom. Enjoy sunset over the the opera house that evening. artistic expression.
spectacular Saharan dunes, overnight in carpeted A room with a view. Enjoy a private tour of a stately Good fellas. Check out Havana’s modernist archi-
tents, wander through the well-preserved Roman 500-year-old villa and its 18th-century gardens with tecture that includes the former Havana Hilton and
ruins of Volubilis, and visit the fabled medinas of the the count whose family has owned the property for the Riviera Hotel, once owned by major organized
old city of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. generations. crime boss Meyer Lansky.
One world. Glimpse the unique Berber culture, Decadent domiciles. Visit both the home of Milan’s History lessons. Get updated on Cuba-U.S.
learn about local Jewish and Muslim traditions, and most prestigious family of modern art collectors and relations by Hoover Institute fellow Kori Schake,
meet with local scholars, artisans and merchants. the elegant 1930s Villa Necchi, the principal setting who’s held State and Defense Department posts
By the sea. Explore the charming seaside town of for the visually stunning 2010 film, I Am Love, star- and whose research focuses on the building of
Essaouira, a fortified city whose coastal waters teem ring Tilda Swinton. cooperative solutions to security problems.
with the many blue boats of its fishermen.
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PARK Plaza de
River Emanuele II Museum of la Catedral
MOROCCO Bergamo
el Prado
Museum of the Hotel Rosa Castiglione Olona Cuban Art
Midelt Twentieth Century Grand
MOROCCO Milan
Hotel Parque Central Plaza de San
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MT. TOUBKAL District Viñales Valley H AVA N A to La Finca Vigía
NATIONAL PARK Aït Benhaddou Prada
Foundation
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M A R C H 2 4 TO APRIL 4, 2018 ( 12 D A YS )
Our crucero Caribeño. Sail from Santiago
APR I L 6 T O 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 0 D AYS)
The gold standard. Visit museums in Bogota that
and Present
APRIL 6 TO 19, 2018 (14 DAYS)
de Cuba, birthplace of the Cuban Revolution, to represent works ranging from modern to classic
Voices in the wilderness. Meet with Palestinians,
Havana aboard the luxury yacht, Le Ponant. and include the gold museum, Museo del Oro.
Jewish settlers, local academics and journalists to
Colonial gems. Call at the charming, frozen-in-time, Something for everyone. Explore Medellin in its
hear various, often opposing opinions about current
colonial port town of Cienfuegos for a walking tour many forms—a small rural village, a lush park, a
events and the future of this hotly contested land.
with local preservationists of historic landmarks and gritty urban barrio and a trendy neighborhood—
Amen to that. With political science professor
visits with students and teachers of the arts. and interact with its inhabitants in every location.
Judith Goldstein, explore the importance of
Hasta la victoria, siempre! Uncover the robust See what the buzz is about. Delve into vibrant
Jerusalem to the three Abrahamic monotheistic
history of Cuba while discussing topics ranging from Cartagena, the colonial jewel of the country that’s
faiths and take time to observe their practices.
sugar and revolutions to U.S.-Cuban relations with been influenced by both Spanish and Caribbean
The best medicine. Visit the Western Galilee
Professor Héctor Hoyos. cultures, and it’s easy to see why artists, writers
Hospital-Nahariya, whose diverse medical staff
Religiosity. Delve into the belief systems of Santería and historians keep coming here for inspiration.
serves not only local residents of all religious beliefs,
and other Afro-Cuban religions with practitioners in Architectural digest. Enjoy viewing the many
but also refugees from the war in Syria.
Trinidad, a World Heritage site. styles of architecture that sit side by side, from
Etched in stone. Visit Roman-era archaeological
Think green. Walking the white sand beaches at colonial to Moorish to modern.
sites, including Masada and Beit She’an.
Punta Francés, part of a marine conservation area A gentleman and a scholar. Learn from popular
From the Gospel to graffiti. Visit Jaffa, where
on Isla de la Juventud, learn about local efforts to faculty leader, Ed Steidle, who has led travelers all
some deeds of St. Peter the Apostle’s ostensibly
preserve the fragile ecosystem of the island. over the world for nearly 20 years.
took place, and check out Tel Aviv’s hip street art.
C O S T : from approx. $12,995 C O S T : approx. $6,695
C O S T : approx. $9,995
Caribbean GOLAN
Nahariya Tzfat HEIGHTS SYRIA
Atlantic Ocean Sea Cartagena
Rosh Pinna
Sea
Havana Sea of
Nazareth Galilee
Cienfuegos PANAMA
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Santiago
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Caribbean Sea Dead
Ocean GAZA Sea
JAMAICA Bogota Masada
EGYPT
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APR I L 1 5 TO 2 3, 2018 ( 9 D A YS )
A hiker’s paradiso. Spend one splendid day after
and Wine APRIL 25 TO MAY 4, 2018 (10 DAYS)
Life is a cabaret. Learn from faculty leader Bob
APRI L 1 8 T O 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 1 D AY S)
another hiking the trails that lace the seven-mile Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64, who designed this program,
Catalan culture and cuisine. Travel to popular and about pre- and post-WWII, the hedonistic inter-War
stretch of the five quintessential Italian coastal
fiery Catalunya, or Catalonia, located in the north- years of the Weimar Republic and modern-day
villages that give Cinque Terre its name.
eastern corner of Spain, and discover why Catalans Berlin.
Riviera numero uno. Visit some of the world’s
pride themselves on their culture, their art, and Museum spree! Explore Museum Island, set in the
most iconic seaside resorts as we explore the Italian
above all else, their food and wine. middle of the Spree River and home to five of the
Riviera, including Portofino and the abbey at San
God’s architect. Explore Barcelona and become world’s top museums with collections that include
Fruttuoso with its famous underwater crucifix.
familiar with the art and architecture of Antoni Gaudi Babylon’s Ishtar Gate and the bust of Nefertiti.
Cliff notes. Soak up the spectacular views of the
while visiting sites showcasing his work. Bridge of spies. Take a day trip to Potsdam to visit
sea as we hike up mountain ridges and down to
Menus for the ages. Whether it’s traditional paella, Sanssouci, former summer palace of Frederick the
colorful villages clinging to steep cliffs of this gor-
artisan cheese plates, French cassoulets or in- Great; Cecilienhof, location of the Potsdam Confer-
geous region, and learn about its history and culture
novative tapas, count on exquisite meals that are ence; and the Glienicke Bridge, site of various Cold
from Professor Debra Satz and hiking host Peter
accompanied by award-winning wines. War spy exchanges.
Watson.
The complete learning package. Learn from fac- The lives of others. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial
Buon gusto! Enjoy al fresco lunches on the trail and
ulty leader, Professor Scott Pearson, and our wine that runs one mile along the formerly walled border
the finest and freshest of fish in the evenings in this
expert, Jeremy Shaw, as we go on exclusive visits between East and West Berlin and contains the last
land of Ligurian cuisine, where pesto, pine nuts and
to wineries and tasting rooms, where we converse piece of the Wall, plus historical remnants showing
porcini mushrooms rule the day.
with wine makers and winery owners. the trauma that the Wall inflicted upon all Berliners.
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Genoa Carcassonne
BERLIN Berlin Wall Prenzlauer
Rapallo Genoa Memorial
Santa Margherita Ligure FRANCE Berg
San Pisa Mitte
Li I TA LY Reichstag
Fruttuoso gu I TALY Gulf of Federal
Abbey Portofino Gulf of ri Chancellery Museum
Tigullio an Lion Island
ANDORRA
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Monterosso al Mare Vernazza Treptower
Mediter GERMANY
Corniglia Manarola Penedes ranean Sea Park
Barcelona Tempelhof
Riomaggiore Priorat Neukölln
Airport
Gulf of La Spezia
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A P R I L 28 TO MAY 7, 2018 ( 10 D A YS )
Tulip-mania. Explore the world’s largest flower
M AY 5 T O 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 0 D AYS)
Tbilisi on my mind. Discover this ancient capital
and Rome
MAY 7 TO 18, 2018 (12 DAYS)
auction in Aalsmeer and stroll through the Keuken- city on an architecture tour and enjoy a special
invitation to the Presidential Palace. Gain a deeper La bella vita. Slow down and enjoy the “good life”
hof’s 88 acres of magnificent flowers at the peak
understanding of the challenges of achieving as we explore the scenic Italian countryside, savor
of the blooming season.
democracy in the Caucasus with faculty leader the local culture and sample the regional cuisine.
The perfect size. We’ve chartered the new
Stephen Krasner. Calling all kings and queens. Stay at a 13th-
32-passenger barge, MS Magnifique II, to navigate
Eat, drink and be merry. Experience an authentic century castello in the fortified village of Gargonza,
the region’s scenic waterways, a marvelous laby-
supra, or Georgian table, a joyous amalgam of deli- lovingly restored and beautifully updated by our
rinth of locks and canals.
cious food, hearty drinking rituals, endless toasts hosts, the Guicciardini family.
Tilting at windmills. Delight in discovering histori-
and traditional polyphonic singing. Majesty of the Middle Ages. Stroll the narrow
cal treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike
To your health. Get to know the surprising history streets in quintessential medieval towns such as
through the lush countryside; and be awed by the
of wine in the fertile valleys of the South Caucasus, Assisi, Gubbio and Spoleto, and look closely at
iconic windmills of Kinderdijk.
where the world’s first cultivated grapes for wine the venerable facades of their stunning landmark
Museum junkies. In the company of dynamic duo
were produced 8,000 years ago. Visit an organic buildings, little changed over the centuries.
Wanda M. Corn and Joe Corn, who have intro-
winery and join a tasting in the vineyard. Out of the crowd. Enjoy an unharried, early-
duced Stanford travelers to history and art muse-
The best coast. Linger a while longer on an morning visit to the Vatican and St. Peter’s
ums all over the world, visit the works of Dutch and
optional extension to Kutaisi, for a visit to the Gelati Basilica, before they open to the general public.
Flemish masters whose art was inspired by the
Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Back to the future. Discuss contemporary politics
countryside we’ve been traveling through.
the resort town of Batumi on the Black Sea. with our savvy faculty leader, Roberto D’Alimonte.
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The Hague Batumi Signagi
Amsterdam Vardzia
I TA LY
Delft Gouda
Dmanisi Rome
Ty r r h e n i a n
Kinderdijk TURKEY Sea Rome
BELGIUM ARMENIA
Rotterdam
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M A Y 8 T O 2 0, 2018 ( 13 D A YS )
All roads lead to Rome. Travel a portion of
Ancient Britain MAY 11 TO 21, 2018 (11 DAYS)
Treasure in our own backyard. Rediscover a
M AY 9 T O 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 6 D AYS)
the Via Francigena, the pilgrimage route that linked slice of our country’s history—richly exhibited
Dramatic lands, rich histories. Cruise the narrow
Canterbury to Rome in the Middle Ages, following through the traditions of music, art and literature—
channels of the Celtic, Irish and North Seas aboard
its route outside Rome through olive groves, while celebrating the longest and most storied of
the Sea Adventurer, joining faculty leader Linda
vineyards and ancient cypress trees. American waterways.
Paulson in exploring sites that have been home to
Pilgrims’ progress. Descend from the hills of Rome Rollin’ down the river. Navigate the “Big Muddy”
people for millennia, from Stone Age dwellers and
via Viale Angelico to arrive at St. Peter’s Basilica, the in style aboard the Queen of the Mississippi
Celtic tribes to Saxon invaders and Norman conquerors.
seat of Catholicism and home to a vast store of art sternwheeler.
Larger than life. Visit Giant's Causeway that,
treasures, including the Sistine Chapel. Sips of Southern comfort. Find the soul of the
according to legend, was laid by Irish giant, Fionn
Places less traveled. Discover the pleasures of South as we visit the antebellum mansions of
mac Cumhaill (aka Finn MacCool), when challenged
nearby, lesser-known cities, such as Buonconvento, Natchez and St. Francisville, the colorful Cajun
to duel a Scottish giant from across the sea.
Bolsena, Caprarola and San Lorenzo. town of St. Martinsville and the music halls of the
Solitary sanctuaries. Skellig Michael. Iona. St.
La mente, il corpo e l’anima. With professor of hu- French Quarter.
Kilda. Fair Isle. Explore these remote islands where
manities Elaine Treharne as our faculty leader and Let freedom ring. The issues of civil rights and
pilgrims sought security, serenity and the sacred,
Peter Watson as our guide we refresh our minds, racial equality continue to be definitive elements of
and add an optional post-trip to the Faroe Islands.
bodies and souls during our walks. Stop to savor our country’s fabric. Gain a deeper appreciation
For the birds. Observe huge colonies of puffins,
hearty agrarian cuisine and enjoy the peace and quiet of this complex topic from history professor
guillemots, kittiwakes, gannets and other seabird
that are hallmarks of these beautiful rural settings. Jim Campbell, MA ’83, PhD ’89.
species at the peak of the breeding season.
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Shetland Islands to the Faroe Islands
Memphis TENNESSEE
Fair Isle FAROE ISLANDS ARKANSAS
Siena Atlantic Orkney Islands Gjogv
Buonconvento
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Rome Hebrides Saksun
Montalcino Val d'Orcia Aberdeen Streymoy Eysturoy
Staffa MISSISSIPPI
SCOTLAND Gásadalur
I TA LY Iona
Bour ALABAMA
Bolsena Edinburgh
Portrush Vágar Tórshavn Nólsoy LOUISIANA Vicksburg
Lago di Bolsena Lago di Vico U NITED
NORTHERN
Viterbo Caprarola IRELAND K INGDOM North TEXAS Natchez
RISERVA NATURALE Civita Castellana I RELAND Isle of Man
Saltee Islands Sea
LAGO DI VICO Calcata ENGLAND St. Francisville
Campagnano Dunmore East
Skellig London GERMANY Baton Rouge FLORIDA
Ty r r h e n i a n Cerveteri PARCO REGIONALE DI VEIO WALES
Islands Oak Alley New Orleans
Sea Viale Angelico Rome Portsmouth
Penzance G ulf of
Isles of Scilly Mexico
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by Sea by Air Loire Valley
M AY 17 TO 2 9, 2018 ( 13 D A YS ) M AY 1 7 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D AYS) M A Y 2 0 T O J U NE 1 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D A Y S )
Sail away. Sail the coasts of Spain and Portugal Fly out west. Travel aboard our privately chartered A French time machine. Travel back in time with
aboard the magnificent, three-masted Sea Cloud II Dash 8-300 aircraft with Professor Ian Smith, MA faculty leader Herant Katchadourian, visiting
that brings back the elegance of a bygone era. ’70, PhD ’71, to explore Western Australia’s far- artisans still using techniques from the Middle Ages,
From flamenco to fado. With faculty leader Héctor flung, lesser-known destinations—journeying from family-run 200-year-old wine estates, and ancient
Hoyos, professor of Latin American literature and Perth to Darwin. Romanesque abbeys and churches.
culture, enjoy private dance and singing perfor- Parks and sharks. Fly to Ningaloo Marine Park, Pouilly-Fuissé. Delight in the variety of tastings
mances in Seville and Lisbon. with the world’s largest aggregation of whale shark. available in this region, famed the world over for its
Paella, port and pairings. Savor Andalusian Then take a boat cruise on Lake Argyle in search wines, as well as for its traditional milling methods
specialties in Granada, tapas lunches in Seville and of crocodiles, and fly to Purnululu National Park for long associated with the area surrounding Dijon.
Bilbao, and tastings at a historic port lodge in Porto. a 4x4 drive that includes a short hike to the park’s Romanesque architecture. Stop and admire the
Walk of ages. In Santiago de Compostela, termi- sandstone domes and Cathedral Gorge. impressive Abbaye de Fontenay, one of the old-
nus of Spain’s legendary 1,000-year-old pilgrimage History lessons. Get an education on the history of est and most complete Cistercian abbeys, now a
route, lunch in private at a top parador. the pearling industry and its modern-day processes UNESCO World Heritage site.
A millennium apart. Stand in awe of Spain’s in Broome. Learn all about aboriginal culture at Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Take a cruise along
architectural masterpieces, from Granada’s 11th- the Mirima Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley the scenic Loire River and view the region’s much-
century, Moorish-style Alhambra to Ghery’s game- region and reflect on the bombings of Darwin by loved châteaux, from Chenonceau and d’Amboise
changing Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. the Japanese during World War II. to Chambord and Vaux-le-Vicomte.
C O S T : from approx. $7,990 C O S T : approx. $13,495 C O S T : approx. $10,395
FRANCE ean Darwin Davidson's Paris
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Arnhemland
Bilbao an KIMBERLEY Château de Paris
Santiago de Safari Lodge
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22 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y | 6 5 0 . 7 2 5 . 1 0 9 3 | A L U M N I . S T A N F O R D . E D U / G O T O / T R A V E L S T U D YOpera in the Lands Alaska’s Inside Java and Bali
of Mozart & Wagner Passage J U NE 1 8 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 2 D A Y S )
Where art and culture are king. During
M AY 31 TO JUN E 13, 2018 ( 14 D A YS ) J U N E 3 T O 1 2 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 0 D AYS)
our stay in Yogyakarta, a major cultural hub of Java,
Echoes of Wagner and Mozart. Join former gen- Front row, center. Aboard the MV Alaskan Dream, join faculty leader Abbas Milani as we tour the
eral director of the Seattle Opera, Speight Jenkins, cruise with faculty leader Barton “Buzz” Thomp- Sultan’s Palace and the Hindu Prambanan Temple
on a tour that takes us to some of Central Europe’s son, ’73, MBA ’76, JD ’76, to rain forest- Compounds, take a becak (cycle rickshaw) ride and
most famous opera houses and allows us to dis- carpeted mountainsides as seals cavort shipside. attend a shadow puppet show.
cover the Germany of Weber and Wagner and the Water world. Sail far into Glacier Bay to witness Big Buddha. At sunset, travel to nearby Borobudur
Austria of Mozart and Beethoven. the “calving” of Margerie Glacier, have an up-close for a specially arranged tour of the world’s largest
The meistersingers of… Vienna. Stroll through the whale encounter while paddling a coastline kayak Buddhist temple after it’s been closed to the public.
city that has hosted and housed all the great singers and watch waterfalls plummet down the 4,000-foot By special arrangement. Meet with Indonesian
and composers of the world and is a veritable mu- cliffs of narrow, glacially formed Tracy Arm Fjord. Department of Culture members responsible for
seum in and of itself, filled with art galleries, historic Fact totem. Walk along a forest path lined with the preservation of temples and other antiquities;
buildings and royal palaces. totem poles to a Haida longhouse, visit the only dine with students attending a pesantren, or Islamic
A cornucopia of cultural gems. Travel by boat to indigenous Tsimshian village in the U.S. and meet boarding school; and attend a panel discussion on
King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castle near Munich, visit with a Tlingit (pronounced Kling’-kit) naturalist. Islam at the University of Gadjah Mada.
Wagner’s Festival Theatre in Bayreuth, be dazzled Flukes and fur. Watch for breaching humpback Do the Monkey! Attend a performance in Bali of
by Europe’s largest collection of treasures housed in whales as our ship plies the waters of Frederick the torch-lit Kecak (Monkey) Dance, during which
Dresden’s Green Vault and view the impressive art Sound, and keep an eye out for bears and deer 80 performers create their own vocal percussion.
collections on Museum Island in Berlin. while traveling by skiff along a pristine shoreline.
C O S T : approx. $7,995
C O S T : approx. $9,995 C O S T : from approx. $9,595
Berlin
Margerie Glacier M A L A Y S I A
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Colt Island
Juneau
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Singapore
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ALASKA
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