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What will you learn?
                  Ancient civilizations. Emerging democracies.
                  Dynamic systems at play in the natural world.
                  See it firsthand and delve into the essence of
                  the place with Stanford scholars. Explore the
                  world with Stanford Travel/Study and soak up
                  the education that comes with the adventure!

                  Where will your next classroom be? Join us
                  on one of the remaining journeys in our 50th
                  anniversary year. And get ready for a 2019
                  adventure—this issue brings you a look at
                  everything next year has in store!

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Experience the extraordinary with Stanford Travel/Study

                      Our travelers. You don’t need to like group travel to love                                                      Our faculty leaders. With Stanford scholars leading the
                      traveling with Stanford. On any given trip, you're sure to                                                      way through every step of your journey, you’re guaranteed an
                      forge friendships with a diverse group of Stanford alumni,                                                      educational experience like no other. In addition to hearing
                      and their friends and family, who are as intellectually                                                         their thought-provoking lectures, you'll have the opportunity
                      curious as you are.                                                                                             to interact with these teachers who are masters at bringing
                                                                                                                                      our destinations to life.

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Our experience. In our 50 years of experience creating                                   Our connections. From people to places, Stanford knows
educational journeys, we have covered nearly every corner                                (and has access to) them all. Stanford connections afford
of the globe, from the North Pole to Antarctica and the Far                              you the opportunity to enjoy rare behind-the-scenes visits
East to the Sahara. Our travelers have experienced everything                            to special sites, discussions with knowledgeable insiders
from epic rail journeys to in-depth city sojourns, private air                           and once-in-a-lifetime events all over the world.
expeditions, mountain treks and much, much more.

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50 Years of Firsts
                                                                  Stanford Travel/Study started in
                                                                  1968 with a single cruise along the
                                                                  Rhine River. Throughout our history
                                                                  we have been known for “firsts”—
                                                                  one of the first non-diplomatic missions
                                                                  to enter China in 1978, the first alumni
                                                                  group to visit Saudi Arabia and Libya,
                                                                  and the first to reach the North Pole
                                                                  in 1992, where only a tiny cadre of
                                                                  scientists and world explorers had
                                                                  gone before.

                                                                  In honor of our groundbreaking history
                                                                  and in celebration and commemoration
                                                                  of our 50th anniversary, Stanford
                                                                  Travel/Study is headed for another
                                                                  “first.” We will be the first alumni
                                                                  travel group to visit the magnetic
                                                                  and geographic South Pole in
                                                                  January of 2019.

                                                                  Join us on a journey of a lifetime.

                                                                  https://southpoleexpedition.stanford.edu

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Chart your course.                                                                                                          Focus: Amsterdam OCT 2019
                                                                        EUROP E AND T URKE Y                                                                                         Remembering World War II SEP 2019
                                                                        Aix-en-Provence Summer                                       Focus: Berlin JUN 2019                          Sailing the Western
                                                                           Sabbatical JUN 2019                                       Focus: Florence APR 2019                           Mediterranean OCT 2019
                                                                        Andalucia Hike APR 2019                                      Great War Centenary OCT 2018                    Sicily OCT 2018
                                                                        Arctic Finland and Norway MAR 2019                           Iceland JUL 2019                                Sicily and Southern Spain OCT 2019
                                                                        Around Sicily OCT 2019                                       Italian Lakes Walk SEP 2019                     Spain Family Adventure JUN 2019
                                                                        Athens to Venice JUL 2019                                    Italian Riviera to Rome JUN 2019                Tuscany Seminar OCT 2018
                                                                        Baltic Sea JUL 2019                                          Literary London* SEP 2018                       Ultimate Switzerland SEP 2019
                                                                        Bordeaux to Rioja Food                                       Northern England Walk AUG 2019                  Venice and the Veneto APR 2019
                                                                           and Wine JUN 2019                                         Northern Europe by Sea AUG 2018                 Wales, England, Scotland
                                                                        Captivating Croatia AUG 2019                                 Northern Portugal Walk MAY 2019                    by Rail JUL 2019
                                                                        Central Europe: Prague                                       Path of the Vikings AUG 2019                    West Coast of Europe MAY 2019
                                                                           to Berlin OCT 2019                                        Provence and Burgundy APR 2019                  West Coast of Turkey JUN 2019
                                                                        Dutch Waterways APR 2019                                     Provence Walk OCT 2018                          Wild and Ancient Britain MAY 2019

            T H E M ID D L E E A S T
            A N D E G YP T
            Emirates and Sultanates OCT 2019
            Iran MAR 2019
            Israel: Past and Present MAR 2019
            Nile FEB 2019
                                                                                                          AS IA AND T HE FAR E AS T
                                                                                                          Along the Mekong OCT 2018                             Silk Road AUG 2018
                                                                                                          Bhutan SEP 2018                                       Southeast Asia Family Adventure DEC 2018
                                                                                                          Central Asia and the Caucasus AUG 2019                Unseen China APR 2019
                      A FRIC A                                                                            Central Asia’s Golden Road AUG 2018                   Unseen Japan* NOV 2018
                      Gorillas and the Maasai Mara AUG 2019                                               Japan by Sea MAY 2019                                 Unseen Japan NOV 2019
                      Kilimanjaro Trek JUL 2019                                                           Japan Family Adventure JUN 2019                       Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia DEC 2018
                      Kingdom of Morocco MAR 2019                                                         Nepal OCT 2019                                        Waterways of Southeast Asia OCT 2019
                      Seychelles and Madagascar OCT 2018
                      Southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail JUL 2019
                      Southern Africa Family Adventure JUN 2019
                      Sudan JAN 2019
                                                                                               * 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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                                                                                                                                       Alaska’s Inside Passage AUG 2019
                                                                                                                                       Canadian Rockies by Rail JUN 2019
                                                                                                                                       Columbia and Snake Rivers* SEP 2018
                                                                                                                                       Cruising the Eastern Seaboard MAY 2019
                                                                                                                                       Path of the Vikings AUG 2019
                                                                                                                                       Polar Bear Expedition NOV 2018
                                                                                                                                       Railways of New England SEP 2018

MEX IC O , C E N T R A L A M E R I C A
AND TH E CAR I BB E A N
Costa Rica to Colombia APR 2019
Lands of the Maya FEB 2019

                   S O U T H A M E R I C A AND
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                                                                                                                                                     Whichever journey you choose, your
                   Amazing Argentina OCT 2018                                                                                                        Stanford Travel/Study experience will
                   Amazon and Machu Picchu SEP 2018                                                                                                  include:
                   Chile Food and Wine MAR 2019                                                                                                             lectures by renowned Stanford
                   Costa Rica to Colombia APR 2019                                                                                                     		 faculty and scholars
                   Galápagos Expedition JUL 2019                                                                                                            luxury accommodations and
                   Galápagos Family Adventure JUN 2019                                                                                                 		 travel
                                                                                                                                                            exclusive, insider access and
                   Galápagos Field Seminar SEP 2018
                                                                                                                                                       		 after-hours tours
                   Galápagos Field Seminar SEP 2019
                                                                                                                                                            like-minded travelers and savvy
                   Pantanal JUL 2019                                                                                                                   		 local guides
                   Patagonia Expedition FEB 2019                                                                                                            attentive, experienced Stanford
                   Peru APR 2019                                                                                                                       		 tour managers
                                                                                                                                                            airport transfers, gratuities and
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  T H E SO UTH PA C I F I C ,                  T HE ANTARC T IC
  A USTRA LIA A N D                            Antarctica Expedition JAN 2019                                                                        You needn’t be a Stanford alum
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                                               South Pole Expedition DEC 2018
  Australia’s Kimberley MAY 2019                                                                                                                     to suit any age. Costs listed are
  French Polynesia NOV 2019                                                                                                                          per person, based on double
  Micronesia Expedition MAR 2019                                                                                                                     occupancy. For answers to
  New Zealand by Air JAN 2019                                                                                                                        frequently asked questions, visit:
  New Zealand Walk OCT 2019
                                               For a listing of trips by                                                                             alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq
                                               date, go to page 43.

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Choose your adventure.
                           ACTIVE ADVENTURES                                                   How do you want to travel?
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                           snorkeling or gorilla tracking, these trips are
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                           the people you choose. See pages 40–41.                                                                                                                   Lake                City

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Northern Europe                                                             Silk Road                                                                           Central Asia’s
by Sea                                                                      AU G U ST 3 0 T O SEPT EM BER 1 4 , 2 0 1 8
                                                                            ( 1 6 D AY S)                                                                       Golden Road
AU G U ST 27 TO SE PTEMBER 5, 2018 ( 10 D AYS )                                                                                                                 A U G U S T 3 0 T O S E P T E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 2 0 D AY S )
                                                                            A convergence of cultures. Hang out at the
Sea to shining sea. In the company of history pro-                          world-famous Kashgar Sunday market where                                            Golden Road. With popular faculty leader Abbas
fessor Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, cruise                              Tajiks, Uyghurs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and Han Chinese                                     Milani, travel a portion of the Silk Road, the world’s
aboard the luxurious Ponant yacht, Le Lapérouse,                            come from miles around to trade and socialize.                                      best-known, yet least-visited highway, linking trad-
across the northern coasts of Europe and through                            Winging it. As we “caravan” 2,000 miles by air                                      ers, merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads
the Kiel Canal, connecting the Baltic and North Seas                        across and high above China’s vast deserts from                                     and urban dwellers for centuries.
to the canals of Amsterdam and the River Thames.                            Shanghai to Kashgar, we and our faculty leader,                                     Camel tracks. Trace the path of the great camel
Beyond the Little Mermaid. In Copenhagen, head                              Greg Watkins, ’85, PhD ’02, can look below and                                      caravans through exotic and enigmatic Central Asia.
for the Rosenborg Castle, built during the Renais-                          ponder what the trek by camel must have been like!                                  Midnight at the oasis. Travel to several fabled
sance as a summer retreat for the royal family and                          En-chanting. In Dunhuang, visit the Tibetan Bud-                                    oases that were once important trading stops along
now home to the Royal Collections.                                          dhist monastery complex where pilgrims, monks,                                      this ancient route.
All’s fair in business and war. Take a walking tour                         merchants and traders mingled long ago, and                                         With flying colors. Wander amid vibrant bazaars
of Lübeck, a founding city of the Hanseatic League                          explore the Mogao Thousand Buddha Caves,                                            framed by majestic Persian-style architecture and
and filled with merchant’s homes from medieval                              filled with ancient Buddhist sculpture and murals.                                  barter for gold, frankincense, myrrh and fragrant
times. Tour the historic city of Antwerp, with its ca-                      Ancient genius. Stop at Turpan, known for its                                       spices that span the color spectrum.
thedral that houses some of Rubens’ greatest paint-                         amazingly effective karez underground irrigation                                    Mix and mingle. Hear about the intellectual, social
ings. Explore the perfectly preserved medieval town                         system, a horizontal network of vertical tunnels                                    and cultural history of Central Asia when meeting
of Bruges, or visit Dunkirk and the WWII Museum.                            whose technology goes back to 800 B.C.E.!                                           with local artists, students and NGO staffs.
C O S T : from $7,295                                                       C O S T : $8,495                                                                    C O S T : $10,695

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Amazon and                                                                                                    Galápagos                                                            Bhutan
     Machu Picchu                                                                                                  Field Seminar                                                        S E P T E M B E R 2 4 T O O CT O B E R 8 , 2 0 1 8
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     SE PT EMBE R 3 TO 1 6, 2018 ( 14 D AYS )                                                                      SEPT EM B ER 9 T O 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 4 D AY S)
                                                                                                                                                                                        A literal cliffhanger. Hike to the spectacular
     An archaeology enthusiast’s dream. Hike among                                                                 One of a kind. In Travel/Study’s 50th anniversary                    Tiger’s Nest Monastery, clinging to the edge of
     some of Peru’s most enigmatic ruins and learn from                                                            year, enjoy this exclusive itinerary that allows us to               a 10,000-foot-high cliff and so sacred that all
     Professor John Rick about the ancient civilizations                                                           explore 10 islands in the Galápagos archipelago.                     Bhutanese try to visit its temple at least once in
     that created them.                                                                                            Back to the classroom. Pre-departure, attend                         their lifetimes.
     The statistics are impressive. Marvel at the                                                                  a three-day workshop on the Stanford campus                          Chortens and stupas and dzongs, oh my!
     Amazon River, the second-largest river in the world                                                           with Professor Bill Durham, ’71, and the Stanford                    Explore the sacred Buddhist monuments,
     and the largest by water volume, carrying one-fifth                                                           sophomores participating in the program.                             monasteries and temples that pepper Bhutan’s
     of the world’s fresh water to the Atlantic Ocean and                                                          Evolution examined. Few places on earth ex-                          Himalayas.
     providing nutrients to the world’s largest and most                                                           emplify evolution and adaptation better than the                     An enlightened land. Learn from Professor
     biodiverse rain forest.                                                                                       Galápagos Islands. See the evidence that solidified                  Barbara Fried about Bhutan’s Gross National
     Highest of standards. Cruise aboard the custom-                                                               Darwin’s concepts, as present today as when he                       Happiness index that aims to increase the Bhuta-
     designed Aria Amazon that boasts five-star cabins                                                             explored the islands more than 180 years ago.                        nese people’s living standards and of the country’s
     and cuisine, and stay at top-rated hotels in Cusco                                                            On September 15, 1835…the HMS Beagle arrived                         recent transition from an absolute to a constitutional
     and near Machu Picchu.                                                                                        in the Galápagos. Unlike Darwin’s visit, we’ll cruise                monarchy.
     Magical mystery tour. Enjoy this opportunity to                                                               in comfort aboard our expedition ship, La Pinta,                     Ordinary people. Experience local culture while
     explore the Incas’ remote 15th-century citadel of                                                             ideal for sailing amid the Galápagos Islands.                        attending a school assembly, shopping at a typical
     Machu Picchu, a mystical, awe-inspiring site.                                                                 C O S T : $9,795                                                     weekend market and dining at a private farmhouse.
     C O S T : $12,495                                                                                                                                                                  C O S T : $11,295

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Railways of                                                              Amazing Argentina                                                                           Great War
New England                                                              O C T O B ER 5 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 4 D AY S)
                                                                         Let’s tango! Enjoy our stay in Buenos Aires,
                                                                                                                                                                     Centenary
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                                                                         experiencing the incredibly tasty food, lively music
Oh, the places you’ll go. From bustling coastal                                                                                                                      Commemorating the centenary. Journey through
                                                                         and traditional dances of this passionate city.
cities such as Portland, ME, and Boston, MA, to                                                                                                                      northern France with history professor James
                                                                         The most beautiful place on earth. Spend three
charming mountain towns like North Conway, NH,                                                                                                                       Sheehan, ’58, reflecting on the 100th anniversary
                                                                         days exploring Patagonia with geology professor
experience the historic and modern rail culture of                                                                                                                   of the end of World War I—November 11, 1918.
                                                                         Gail Mahood and learn how this geological
northern New England.                                                                                                                                                The Western front. The massive losses of the Great
                                                                         wonderland was shaped over millennia by
Where up is down and down is up. Locals refer                                                                                                                        War really hit home as we visit battlefields, muse-
                                                                         extreme tectonic shifts and harsh climates.
to much of coastal Maine as “Down East,” while,                                                                                                                      ums and cemeteries where the famous Battle of the
                                                                         Famously blue. Be dazzled by the deep blue
when traveling south to Boston, one may be said to                                                                                                                   Somme and the fierce siege of Verdun took place.
                                                                         hues of melted glacial ice that pools in the
be headed “up to Boston.” As we travel on Amtrak’s                                                                                                                   American influence. Our itinerary places a special
                                                                         crevasses of glaciers in Los Glaciares National
Downeaster, favorite faculty duo and resident New                                                                                                                    emphasis on America’s involvement in the First
                                                                         Park and at the Southern Patagonia Icefield.
Englanders Wanda M. Corn and Joe Corn illumi-                                                                                                                        World War, manifested by our visits to Cantigny and
                                                                         And the hits just keep coming. Patagonia is a
nate this and many other charming quirks of daily                                                                                                                    Saint-Mihiel, sites where the U.S. Army mounted
                                                                         trip in and of itself, but there’s more: explore the
life in the land of the original colonies.                                                                                                                           significant offensive campaigns.
                                                                         incomparable Bariloche Lake District and journey to
I think I can, I think I can... Ride to the 6,288-foot                                                                                                               A silver lining. We’ll hear how World War I, while
                                                                         Iguazu Falls to wrap up this richest of excursions­—
summit of the highest peak in the northeastern U.S.                                                                                                                  totally devastating, also had a great impact on tech-
                                                                         from the capital of Argentina through its incompa-
aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, pulled                                                                                                                      nology, art, international politics and modern culture,
                                                                         rable countryside.
by a 19th-century steam locomotive.                                                                                                                                  marking the arrival of a new era.
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Provence Walk                                                                             Sicily                                                                          Along the Mekong
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     Light fantastic! Discover just how captivating                                            The center of attention. Because of its desirable                               A flowing lifeline. With faculty leader Barton
     Provence can be. Walk through the countryside                                             location at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the                            “Buzz” Thompson, ’73, MBA ’76, JD ’76, cruise
     that inspired so many impressionist painters, from                                        Middle East, the sun-kissed island of Sicily has been                           along the Mekong River and explore the cities,
     Cézanne to van Gogh, to capture it all on canvas.                                         an appealing destination for myriad civilizations over                          towns and villages that are so dependent on the
     The crème de la crème of walking territory.                                               the centuries, as evidenced by its wealth of ruins                              world’s 12th-largest river for their economic, social
     Choose from two walk options daily, ranging from                                          stretching across millennia.                                                    and spiritual survival.
     short walks in villages and through vineyards and                                         Travel with the Don. Delve into the diverse cultural                            Pak it all in. During our stay in the charming, idyllic
     gardens to longer hikes amid the gorges and                                               history of Sicily alongside classics professor and                              village of Luang Prabang, cruise up the Mekong
     mountains of Provence’s famous landscape.                                                 Travel/Study icon Marsh McCall.                                                 River and visit the Pak Ou Caves, two limestone
     Past-perfect. Explore with Stanford history profes-                                       Sicilian fusion. Observe the unique mixture of                                  caves that house thousands of Buddha images.
     sor Carolyn Lougee and walk host Peter Watson                                             architectural styles reflecting Sicily’s diverse cultural                       Ancient and modern capitals. Explore the ancient
     the vast Palais des Papes in Avignon, the Roman                                           legacy. At the Norman cathedral in Monreale, for                                capital, and now archaeological site, of Angkor,
     town of Glanum, medieval Arles and the Romans’                                            example, view Byzantine mosaics, Arab-inspired                                  which flourished for five centuries under the power-
     massive Pont du Gard aqueduct.                                                            ornamental floors and a magnificent cloister flanked                            ful Khmer kingdom. In sharp contrast, experience
     Beauty of the feasts. Savor the fruits of France’s                                        by decorative columns—all under the same roof!                                  the bustle of modern Hanoi and marvel at its blend
     most bountiful region, dining at Michelin-starred                                         Savor the flavor. Sample local wines made from                                  of contemporary and ancient architecture.
     restaurants and lingering over al fresco picnics that                                     grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Etna and                                    Touch of class. Our ship, the Aqua Mekong, is the
     personify the health-famous Mediterranean diet.                                           indulge in authentic Sicilian cuisine.                                          ideal cruising vessel for navigating this famous river.
     C O S T : $9,695                                                                          C O S T : $7,495                                                                C O S T : $12,895 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY

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Seychelles and                                                     Tuscany Seminar                                                                           Polar Bear
Madagascar                                                         O C T O B ER 3 1 T O N O VEM BER 9 , 2 0 1 8
                                                                   ( 1 0 D AY S)                                                                             Expedition
O C T O B E R 2 0 TO N OVEMBER 6, 2018 ( 18 D AYS )                                                                                                          NO V E M B E R 6 T O 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AY S )
                                                                   Flying solo. We designed this trip specifically with
Stroll an atoll. Alongside Rob Dunbar and a team                   solo travelers in mind. Explore the pleasures of                                          On-the-tundra lodging! Spend three nights at
of expert naturalists, spend two full days exploring               the Tuscan countryside with fellow Stanford solo                                          the Tundra Buggy Lodge, a string of tundra vehicles
the magnificent Aldabra Atoll, home to stunning                    travelers and European history professor Carolyn                                          that allows us to wake up in our semi-private bunk
endemic species such as the Giant Aldabra tortoise.                Lougee at fall’s end—the perfect time of year for                                         beds with polar bears right outside our window.
Say…shells! Cruising the Seychelles archipelago’s                  crisp weather, hearty pastas and fewer crowds.                                            Energy to spare. Travel with recent Department
crystalline waters aboard the Silver Discoverer,                   Kings and queens of the castle. Stay at the                                               of Energy Under Secretary for Science and Energy
roam its sugar-white sand beaches and snorkel                      medieval Castello di Gargonza, where our hosts,                                           (2014–17), Stanford professor Franklin “Lynn”
and dive amid rainbow-hued fish, manta rays,                       the family of Count and Countess Guicciardini,                                            Orr, ’69, who is looking forward to enlightening us
spinner dolphins, and green and hawksbill turtles.                 introduce us to authentic Tuscan culture through                                          about clean energy technologies, energy research
Nature’s miracle. Discover Madagascar, one of the                  the village’s local people, artists and cuisine.                                          initiatives and climate change.
most extraordinary natural history destinations on                 Overseas studies. A mix of classroom and                                                  Awash in experts. Learn all about polar bears and
earth. Search for photogenic lemurs, colorful cha-                 hands-on learning provides a wealth of educational                                        their natural habitat from our guides and experts
meleons and a variety of endemic birds.                            opportunities. Learn the art of pasta making, hunt                                        with Polar Bears International. Tour the Manitoba
Far-flung islands. Take in the dramatic scenery,                   for truffles and sample Tuscan wines.                                                     Museum in Winnipeg with the curator of the Hud-
lush forests and a delightful mélange of cultures on               Behold the Renaissance. End in the stunning                                               son’s Bay Company Gallery, and view First Nations
the Indian Ocean islands of Réunion and Mauritius.                 city of Florence, with special guided visits to the                                       exhibits at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
C O S T : from $16,980 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY       Uffizi Gallery and Galleria dell’Accademia.                                               C O S T : $10,595

                                                                   C O S T : $8,795 (single accommodations)

                                             Praslin    La Digue                                                                                                                               Tundra Buggy Lodge
                        SEYCHELLES                                                                                                                                                 Churchill
                                         Poivre        Mahé                   Florence
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                                            Réunion                                                                                                                UNITED STATES                                    Superior

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Let’s go!
                                      This issue marks the announcement of
                                      our full schedule for 2019. 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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Vietnam, Laos                                                                       New Zealand by Air                                                                   Sudan
and Cambodia                                                                        J AN U ARY 5 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 4 D AY S)
                                                                                    The ultimate way to travel. Flying aboard our
                                                                                                                                                                         J A NU A RY 8 T O 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 6 D AY S )
                                                                                                                                                                         Nubian newbies. Join faculty leader Scott Pearson
D E C E MBE R 2 9, 2018, TO JA NU A RY 17, 2019
( 2 0 D AYS)                                                                        private Convair 580 jet-prop for four legs of our trip                               on our inaugural excursion to ancient Nubia, one of
                                                                                    lets us eliminate some long drives and maximize                                      Africa’s earliest kingdoms set on the Nile in Sudan,
Tried and true. Our popular introduction to this
                                                                                    our time exploring the South and North Islands’                                      and meet present-day Nubians—descendants of
trio of Southeast Asian countries includes in-depth
                                                                                    natural treasures. Geology professor Gail Mahood                                     this once-great empire’s ancient people.
lectures and insightful discussions led by Professor
                                                                                    helps us understand the unique geological forma-                                     Meet and greet. Explore Sudan’s capital city,
Martha Crenshaw and other experts.
                                                                                    tions of this incredible island nation.                                              Khartoum, located at the confluence of the White
A feast for the senses. In Hanoi, catch wafts of
                                                                                    “Eighth wonder of the world.” Be awed by the                                         and Blue Niles. Visit the Sudan National Museum
lemongrass and barbecued pork and listen to the
                                                                                    sheer beauty of Milford Sound after flying from                                      to view a pair of Egyptian temples rescued from
cacophony of traffic as we visit shops filled with
                                                                                    Queenstown to Te Anau and driving along the                                          the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s.
hand-embroidered linens and glossy lacquerware.
                                                                                    dramatic and scenic Milford Road.                                                    Elephant in the room. Visit Musawwarat-es-Sufra,
Good karma. Wake early to give alms, in the form
                                                                                    An oenophile’s paradise. Sample New Zealand                                          whose UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great
of sticky rice, to an assembly of Buddhist monks—
                                                                                    wines throughout our trip, and attend a wine-paired                                  Enclosure—a labyrinth of temples and courtyards—
a tradition in Laos, where nearly all males spend
at least some time in a monastery.                                                  lunch in the town of Blenheim, home to more                                          may have been an elephant training camp.
                                                                                    than 70 wineries and boutique breweries.                                             Dead ringers. Marvel at the royal necropolises of
Unleash that inner archaeologist. Spend two days
                                                                                    Get a jump on things or linger a little longer.                                      El-Kurru, Nuri and Meroë, startlingly similar to the
exploring the temples of Cambodia’s iconic Angkor,
                                                                                    Travel to New Zealand early for an optional                                          funerary edifices of ancient Egypt, with pyramids
ancient capital of the Khmer kingdom.
                                                                                    extension to Queenstown or enjoy an optional                                         and hieroglyphics, but seldom visited by westerners.
C O S T : $9,995
                                                                                    trip’s-end stay to explore Auckland’s islands.                                       C O S T : approx. $9,995 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY

                                                                                    C O S T : $10,595

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Antarctica                                                                                 Lands of the Maya                                                                        Nile
     Expedition                                                                                 FEBRU ARY 1 5 T O 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 ( 9 D AY S)
                                                                                                It’s a jungle out there. Accompanied by faculty
                                                                                                                                                                                         F E B R U A RY 2 0 T O M A R CH 6 , 2 0 1 9
                                                                                                                                                                                         ( 1 5 D AY S )
     J A NU ARY 2 4 TO F E B RU A RY 14, 2019 ( 22 D AYS )
                                                                                                leader Ed Steidle, explore the extraordinary Maya                                        Hello, Cairo! With classics professor and
     Carpe diem. Cross the Great White Continent off                                                                                                                                     co-director for the Center for African Studies
                                                                                                ruins of Caracol, Xunantunich and Tikal. Only a
     that bucket list by embarking on our quintessential                                                                                                                                 Grant Parker, travel to stable, hospitable Egypt
                                                                                                small portion of the remains of each of these
     expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the                                                                                                                                    and tour sites not open to the public, such as two
                                                                                                ancient cities has been reclaimed from the jungle
     intimate Island Sky, with stops in the remote                                                                                                                                       of Cairo’s main mosques.
                                                                                                that has concealed them for centuries.
     Falkland Islands, stunning South Georgia and                                                                                                                                        Mummy’s boy. View artifacts retrieved from the
                                                                                                Creature comforts. Relax in some of the region’s
     historic Elephant Island along the way.                                                                                                                                             tomb of the boy pharaoh, King Tutankhamun,
                                                                                                most comfortable five-star eco-lodges, sitting amid
     Tux and tails optional. Meander across beaches                                                                                                                                      as well as other millennia-old treasures, at Cairo’s
                                                                                                lush tropical growth.
     populated with thousands of king, chinstrap and                                                                                                                                     remarkable Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
                                                                                                Modern-day. Learn about today’s thriving Maya
     Gentoo penguins, whose undeveloped fear of                                                                                                                                          Life on the Nile. On our seven-night cruise on the
                                                                                                community as we explore the colorful market at
     humans allows us to get up close and personal.                                                                                                                                      luxurious 30-passenger Sun Boat III, visit Luxor,
                                                                                                Chichicastenango, and meet with artisans in
     A classroom on ice. Learn from environmental                                                                                                                                        Aswan, and the great temples of Edfu and Kom
                                                                                                Atilán to discover how they maintain their ancient
     scientist Elizabeth Hadly and a team of expert                                                                                                                                      Ombo. Then fly to Abu Simbel to view the statues
                                                                                                handicraft and cultural traditions, including textiles
     naturalists about the wildlife, geology and fragile                                                                                                                                 of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
                                                                                                and music.
     climate of Antarctica.                                                                                                                                                              Walk like an Egyptian. Talk with Egyptians about
                                                                                                Alarm clock optional. Awaken to an amazing
     In Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps. Retrace the                                                                                                                                       how they perceive the huge changes that have
                                                                                                symphony of rain forest sounds before we start
     route of one of the greatest polar explorations—                                                                                                                                    occurred there since the Arab Spring of 2011.
                                                                                                out for a day of spectacular wildlife viewing.
     and trials of human endurance—ever recorded.                                                                                                                                        C O S T : from approx. $14,995 WAIT LIST ONLY
                                                                                                C O S T : $8,995
     C O S T : from $23,480

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Patagonia                                                                                   Micronesia                                                                          Arctic Finland
Expedition                                                                                  Expedition                                                                          and Norway
F E B R UARY 2 1 TO MARCH 7, 2019 ( 15 D AYS )                                              M ARC H 3 T O 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 8 D AYS)                                            M A R CH 6 T O 1 7 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 2 D AY S )
Let’s tango! Soak up our time in Buenos Aires,                                              Get lost in paradise. Journey with marine                                           66° north and beyond. Travel above the Arctic
experiencing the incredibly tasty food, lively music                                        scientist Stephen Palumbi to this collection of                                     Circle with faculty leader Scott Pearson on a Nor-
and traditional dances of this passionate city.                                             pristine islands defined by tiny islets, mangrove-                                  dic odyssey to visit one of the northernmost areas of
Darwin’s path. Be amazed by the spectacular                                                 canopied waterways and emerald lagoons                                              the planet that’s inhabited by humans year-round.
wildlife we spot above us in the air and in the sea                                         aboard the Caledonian Sky.                                                          Become a musher. Try your hand at driving a dog
as we cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia                                                Be one with nature. Enjoy naturalist-led walks                                      sled in Finland’s far north and learn how the dogs
to Punta Arenas aboard the Stella Australis.                                                filled with abundant birdlife and rare botanicals, and                              are bred and trained.
Achingly stunning! Spend three days at the spec-                                            snorkel and dive amid coral reefs teeming with the                                  Aurora borealis. Witness the northern lights, a
tacular Explora Lodge located in Patagonia’s Torres                                         colorful and abundant marine life of Micronesia.                                    spectacular light show that’s visible only in the polar
del Paine National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of                                        Vestiges of the past. Visit the rugged volcanic                                     regions when particles from the sun hit our upper
jagged snow-covered peaks and the Paine Massif                                              Chuuk (Truk) Islands, known for the “Ghost Fleet,”                                  atmosphere.
during hikes with the Lodge’s naturalists.                                                  hundreds of coral-encrusted ships that were sunk                                    Lofty Lofotens. Explore charming villages and
Rock-solid faculty leader. Learn all about the                                              during WWII and serve as artificial reefs today.                                    view majestic mountains ascending dramatically
unique geological landscapes of this southernmost                                           Well worth the trip. Explore the charming island                                    from the shores of the scenic Lofoten Islands in
stretch of South America from professor of geology                                          of Pohnpei and visit the archaeological site of Nan                                 the Norwegian Sea.
and earth sciences Elizabeth Miller.                                                        Madol, once the residence of island royalty and                                     Chill out. Bundle up and stay at a Swedish ice
C O S T : from approx. $12,995                                                              today a National Historic Landmark.                                                 hotel on an optional post-trip extension.
                                                                                            C O S T : from $13,980 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY                        C O S T : approx. $11,495

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Chile Food                                                                                   Kingdom of                                                                    Iran
     and Wine                                                                                     Morocco                                                                       M A R CH 1 7 T O A P R I L 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 6 D AY S )
                                                                                                                                                                                Beyond the headlines. In the company of
     M A R C H 11 TO 2 0, 2019 ( 10 D AYS )                                                       M ARC H 1 6 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 4 D AYS)
                                                                                                                                                                                faculty leader Ali Yaycioğlu, follow in the footsteps
     Something unexpected. Discover the wine country                                              An exotic and historic land. Discover the cultural,                           of scores of Stanford travelers who have uncovered
     surrounding Santiago and Valparaiso and find out                                             religious and geographical diversity of Morocco                               the facts about this historically and culturally rich
     why its delicious vintages and stunning wineries                                             as we journey from Marrakesh, where snake                                     nation and have also discovered how incredibly
     make this one serious wine region.                                                           charmers and magicians still ply their ancient arts,                          warm and welcoming its people are.
     You’re in good company. Learn from faculty leader                                            to the seaside town of Essaouira, known for its                               Being there. We’ll have opportunities to interact
     Scott Burns, ’69, MS ’70, and our wine expert                                                fishermen’s blue boats, and then on to the colorful                           with everyday Iranians in the bustling squares and
     Jeremy Shaw; visit Kingston Family Vineyards with                                            capital city of Rabat.                                                        markets of Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan, and also
     its founder, Courtney Kingston, MBA ’97.                                                     One world. With faculty leader Abbas Milani,                                  be able to take note of present-day Iran firsthand.
     Take poetic license. Visit the home of Chile’s most                                          glimpse the unique Berber culture, learn about local                          Persian treasure trove. Admire exquisitely tiled
     beloved poet-diplomat, Pablo Neruda, in Valparaiso,                                          Jewish and Muslim traditions, and meet with local                             mosques in several of the cities we visit and
     and absorb the eclectic way he lived his art and the                                         scholars, artisans and merchants.                                             explore the former caravan city of Yazd where
     surroundings that inspired him.                                                              Treasures of the kingdom. Enjoy sunset over the                               the Zoroastrian religion once thrived.
     A perfect pairing. Savor meals at top vineyards,                                             spectacular Saharan dunes, overnight in carpeted                              Once were warriors. Standing amid the colossal
     prepared with their wine accompaniments in mind;                                             tents, wander through the well-preserved Roman                                ruins of the ancient capital of Persepolis, travel back
     learn how to marry local ingredients at the cooking                                          ruins of Volubilis, and visit the fabled medinas of the                       to the 6th century B.C.E. when Darius the Great
     school of well-known chef, Pilar Rodríquez.                                                  old city of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site.                                reigned over the Persian Achaemenid Empire.
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Israel: Past                                                            Focus: Florence                                                                              Venice and
and Present                                                             APRI L 6 T O 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 ( 8 D AY S)
                                                                        Renaissance man. Traveling in the company of
                                                                                                                                                                     the Veneto
M A R C H 30 TO APRIL 12, 2019 ( 14 D AYS )                                                                                                                          A P R I L 6 T O 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 0 D AY S )
                                                                        Florentine native, political science professor and
Voices in the wilderness. With former U.S.                                                                                                                           La Serenissima. Wander among the canals and
                                                                        journalist Roberto d’Alimonte, dive deep into
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr. Matthew                                                                                                                    twisting streets of this “most serene” city with
                                                                        Florence’s history, from its culture, art and
Spence, meet with Palestinians, Jewish settlers,                                                                                                                     European history professor Paula Findlen. Also
                                                                        architecture to its science, politics and religion.
local academics and journalists to hear various,                                                                                                                     enjoy specially arranged visits to the Basilica di San
                                                                        A room with a view. Gain exclusive access to
often opposing opinions about current events                                                                                                                         Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, as well as a private
                                                                        several of the city’s most beautiful and ornate
and the future of this hotly contested land.                                                                                                                         reception in a 17th-century Venetian palazzo.
                                                                        family-owned Renaissance-era villas and palazzi.
Amen to that. Explore the importance of Jerusalem                                                                                                                    Mind-blowing craftsmanship. Visit the islands
                                                                        Noble rot. Uncover centuries-old viticulture during
to the three Abrahamic monotheistic faiths and take                                                                                                                  of Murano, Burano and Torcello, famous for glass
                                                                        a wine tasting visit to one of the vineyards belong-
time to observe their practices.                                                                                                                                     blowing and lace making since the 16th century,
                                                                        ing to the Antinori family, Tuscan vintners whose
The best medicine. Visit the Ziv Medical center                                                                                                                      and watch a gondola being built while learning
                                                                        wine-making history began in the 14th century
that serves both locals and Syrian war refugees.                                                                                                                     about the great history of Venetian seafaring.
                                                                        and continues to this day.
Etched in stone. Tour Roman-era archaeological                                                                                                                       Beyond Venice. In the Veneto region, view the
                                                                        Private parts. Experience in solitude the unclad
sites, including Masada and Beit She’an.                                                                                                                             Palladian villa, “La Rotonda,” in Vicenza; Giotto’s
                                                                        splendor of Michelangelo’s David during a private,
From the gospel to graffiti. Visit Jaffa, where some                                                                                                                 frescoes in Padua; and the spectacular alpine vistas
                                                                        after-hours visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia.
deeds of St. Peter the Apostle’s ostensibly took                                                                                                                     in Asolo. Meet with the locals, from farmers and
                                                                        Food for thought. Explore Tuscany’s world-famous
place, and check out Tel Aviv’s hip street art.                                                                                                                      working-class Italians to aristocrats.
                                                                        culinary traditions dining in Florence’s fine eateries.
C O S T : approx. $10,995                                                                                                                                            C O S T : $8,695
                                                                        C O S T : approx. $6,995

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Unseen China                                                                                      Dutch Waterways                                                                 Andalucia Hike
     APR I L 8 TO 2 2, 2019 ( 15 D AYS )                                                               APRI L 1 2 T O 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AY S)                                      A P R I L 1 3 T O 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 9 D AY S )
     Putting our Fingar on it. Travel with Thomas                                                      Tulip-mania. Attend the world’s largest flower                                  Quintessential Spain. This region of southern
     Fingar, MA ’69, PhD ’77, a scholar of modern                                                      auction in Aalsmeer and visit Keukenhof—80 acres                                Spain has it all: whitewashed towns, Moorish
     China, on the trip he helped develop. Visit well-                                                 of more than 7 million bulbs and 800 varieties of                               villages, incredible vistas, hillsides drenched with
     known and often bypassed sites that illuminate both                                               tulips—at the peak of the blooming season.                                      the fragrances of spring blooms. Our faculty leader
     the past and the present, as well as the timeless,                                                The perfect size. We’ve chartered the 32-passen-                                Barbara Pitkin and trail expert Peter Watson will
     such as the Linggu Temple and Pagoda in Nanjing.                                                  ger barge, MS Magnifique II, on which we’ll ply the                             walk us through this verdant, beautiful land’s rich
     Buddhist stone carvings. Explore the vast and                                                     region’s scenic waterways, a marvelous labyrinth                                political, cultural and religious past.
     fascinating Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang that’s a                                                  of locks and canals—a truly unique and delightful                               Making tracks. Our vigorous daily hikes take us
     UNESCO World Heritage site. The locale’s 1,000-                                                   cruising experience.                                                            through open pastures, into river gorges and up to
     plus caves and grottoes contain one of the largest                                                Tilting at windmills. Accompanied by faculty leader                             the highest point of the local mountain range for a
     collections in the world of Chinese Buddhist art from                                             Carolyn Lougee, delight in discovering historical                               look across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco.
     the late Northern Wei and Tang dynasties—tens of                                                  treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike                                   Buen provecho! Enjoy farm-fresh picnics on the
     thousands of statues and steles that began accu-                                                  through the countryside; be awed by the iconic                                  trail every day and savor flavorful, iconic Andalucian
     mulating in the caves’ niches around 493 C.E.                                                     windmills of Kinderdijk; and view the works of                                  cuisine at dinner, dishes that feature the region’s
     Panda express. Visit the Chengdu Panda                                                            Dutch and Flemish masters at major museums.                                     superb hams, seafood, cheeses and olive oils.
     Research Base and take an optional excursion to                                                   Remembering the past. Visit Amsterdam’s                                         All things holy. Observe the solemnity of Semana
     the Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Center for the                                                     Noordermarkt square, where the only mass protest                                Santa (Holy Week) as we witness pageantry-rich
     opportunity to meet and feed a panda.                                                             in Europe by non-Jews against the deportation                                   processions in towns and villages along our route.
     C O S T : approx. $7,995                                                                          of Jews took place in February 1941.                                            C O S T : $8,595

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Costa Rica                                                                Peru                                                                                             Provence and
to Colombia                                                               APRI L 1 8 T O 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AY S)
                                                                          An archaeology enthusiast’s dream. Hike among
                                                                                                                                                                           Burgundy
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                                                                          some of Peru’s most enigmatic ruins and learn from
Tropical treasures await. From the spectacular                                                                                                                             Give ’em the Aix! Stroll alongside European history
                                                                          Professor John Rick about the ancient civilizations
reefs of Panama’s Isla Coiba to the lush rain forests                                                                                                                      professor Carolyn Lougee through the colorful
                                                                          that created them.
of Costa Rica’s Corcovado and Manuel Antonio                                                                                                                               streets of Aix-en-Provence, a city that’s a treasure
                                                                          Trains crossing plains. Take in stunning views
National Parks, revel in the region’s abundant and                                                                                                                         trove of art, architecture, brasseries and bistros,
                                                                          of the Andean plains aboard the Andean Explorer,
exotic terrestrial and marine biodiversity.                                                                                                                                open-air markets and thousands of fountains.
                                                                          South America’s first luxury sleeper train.
Engineering ingenuity. Aboard our ship, the                                                                                                                                It’s easy to see why it was such a magnet for
                                                                          Mystery buffs. Join the millions of scholars and
Hebridean Sky, experience a daylight transit of the                                                                                                                        the impressionists.
                                                                          tourists who have pondered the mysteries of Machu
famed Panama Canal, a modern-world wonder.                                                                                                                                 Côtes du Rhone. Savor prize-winning vintages
                                                                          Picchu, the mystical 15th-century citadel that sits
Well-preserved. Meet with the indigenous Emberá                                                                                                                            during tastings at vineyards, and enjoy the glori-
                                                                          nearly 8,000 feet above sea level.
and Kuna tribal populations. Learn about their                                                                                                                             ous views, stylish decor and cutting-edge facilities
                                                                          Pisco, por favor. Get a taste of Lima’s world-
customs and traditions alongside faculty leader                                                                                                                            aboard our ship, the new Amadeus Provence.
                                                                          renowned culinary scene, and toast our adventure
Héctor Hoyos, professor of Latin American                                                                                                                                  Les cow-boys! Enjoy a visit to a working ranch in
                                                                          with the classic Peruvian cocktail, a pisco sour.
literature and culture.                                                                                                                                                    the Camargue—France’s cowboy country—and
                                                                          A visual banquet. Feast your eyes on the many
Expand the experience. Take an optional pre-tour                                                                                                                           watch a traditional Provençal bullfight where young
                                                                          colors of Peru, from the white buildings of Arequipa
extension to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve                                                                                                                           men try to pluck a cloth from between the horns of
                                                                          made of volcanic rock to the shimmery blue waters
or a post-tour extension to Bogotá and Medellín.                                                                                                                           the bull before vaulting safely over an arena wall.
                                                                          of Lake Titicaca to the red roof tiles of Cusco.
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Australia’s                                                                        Wild and                                                                    Japan by Sea
     Kimberley                                                                          Ancient Britain                                                             M AY 5 T O 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 5 D AY S )
                                                                                                                                                                    Permission to come aboard. Join faculty leader
     M AY 3 TO 1 7, 2019 ( 15 D AYS )                                                   M AY 3 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 6 D AYS)
                                                                                                                                                                    Thomas Fingar, MA ’69, PhD ’77, aboard the
     Far out. Discover the Kimberley, widely acknowl-                                   Back by popular demand. Cruise the Celtic, Irish                            deluxe Caledonian Sky for our memorable journey
     edged as one of the last remote regions on earth.                                  and North Seas with Dr. Linda Paulson aboard the                            through this nation of many islands.
     Accompanied by faculty leader Elizabeth Hadly,                                     Ocean Adventurer, exploring ancient sites that were                         Old and new. Learn about ancient traditions during
     be awed by a captivating land of towering cliffs and                               home to Stone Age dwellers, Celtic tribes, Saxon                            visits to sacred temples, fortified castles and serene
     plunging waterfalls tucked away in the northwestern                                invaders and Norman conquerors.                                             gardens, and experience modern culture at muse-
     corner of Australia.                                                               Larger than life. Visit Giant's Causeway with its                           ums and art centers that highlight cutting-edge art
     Wild things. Seek out turtles, whales, dolphins,                                   40,000 black basalt columns that, legend says,                              and architecture.
     saltwater crocodiles and more than 100 species                                     were laid by the Irish giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill (aka                       Memoirs of a geisha. Gain insight into the
     of birds that populate the region.                                                 Finn MacCool), when fighting a giant from Scotland.                         mysterious, little-understood world of geishas
     Ancient art. Marvel at the aboriginal paintings                                    Solitary sanctuaries. Skellig Michael. Iona. Fair                           during a guest lecture by a former geisha and
     at Raft Point and Bigge Island.                                                    Isle. St. Kilda. Explore these remote, mere wisps of                        current proprietress of a geisha house, followed
     By air, land and sea. Explore these remote areas                                   islands where pilgrims of long ago landed, hoping                           by a performance.
     by helicopter, on foot and by Zodiac. Our comfort-                                 to find security, serenity and the sacred.                                  Bookend the journey. During optional pre- and
     able ship, the 65-passenger Coral Discoverer, gives                                For the birds. Observe huge colonies of puffins,                            post-trip extensions, stay at a traditional ryokan
     us access to pristine, inaccessible-by-road regions.                               guillemots, kittiwakes, gannets and other seabird                           (Japanese-style inn) in the remote Iya Valley and/or
     Stretch it out. Opt for a post-trip extension to                                   species at the peak of the breeding season.                                 explore the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo.
     Arnhem Land, Kununurra and Bungle Bungle.                                          C O S T : from $10,980 WAIT LIST ONLY
                                                                                                                                                                    C O S T : from approx. $10,995
     C O S T : from $14,580

                                                                                                    Shetland Islands            to the Faroe Islands
                                 Sterna Island    LOW ROCKS                                                        Lerwick                                                                                                   To Otaru and
           Indian                   Swift Bay                                                       Orkney Islands                 Isle of Noss                                               Otaru                            Sapporo
                                                  NATURE RESERVE
                            Bigge Island                                                     Flannan Islands Kirkwall              Mousa                               SOUTH                  Sapporo         Sea of
           Ocean                                                                                                                                                                      Sado
                                                 CAMP CREEK
                                  Mitchell Falls CONSERVATION PARK                              St. Kilda      SCOTLAND
                                                                                                                                   Fair Isle                           KOREA         Island                   Japan          Sado
                         Careening Bay         Hunter River                                                                                                                                                                 Island
                                                                                                                  Aberdeen
                                                                                           Atlantic Staffa                          North                              Ulsan
                 Montgomery Reef                                                                                                                                                           Tokyo
                                             PRINCE REGENT                                  Ocean        Iona                        Sea
               Buccaneer Nares               NATURE RESERVE                                        Isle of Islay
              Archipelago Point                                                                                     Edinburgh
                                                                                                         Portrush                                                                                                      Kanazawa
                                      Raft Point                                           NORTHERN                    U NITED           FA R O E I S L A N D S                               Matsue
         Lacepede                                  AUSTRALIA                                IRELAND                   K INGDOM                      Gjogv                           Hagi
          Islands           Talbot Bay                                                                  I RELAND     Isle of Man
                                                                                                                                                                                        Hiroshima Naoshima Osaka     JAPAN
                                                                                                  Saltee Islands                        Saksun                                 Miyajima                 Kobe
                                                                Darwin                                                      ENGLAND     Streymoy Eysturoy                                                     Kyoto         Tokyo
                                                                                                   Dunmore East
                                        THE                                                 Skellig                WALES
                                                                                                                             London     Gásadalur                                              Iya
                                  KIMBERLEY                                                 Islands                                        Bour                                              Valley
                                                                Sydney                                          Falmouth/                                                         Uwajima
                                                                                                                Penzance                Vágar     Tórshavn Nólsoy                                             Pa             n
               Broome                                                                      Isles of Scilly                   Portsmouth                                                                           cific Ocea

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Northern                                                                  Cruising the                                                                               West Coast
Portugal Walk                                                             Eastern Seaboard                                                                           of Europe
M AY 8 TO 2 0, 2019 ( 13 D AYS )                                          M AY 1 3 T O 2 7 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 5 D AYS)                                                    M AY 2 6 T O J U NE 5 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AY S )
A rich heritage revealed. Faculty leader Ed Steidle                       Welcome to Miami. Take in the art deco architec-                                           Legend of the sea. Sail aboard the magnificent,
will show us the huge impact this tiny country had                        ture of South Beach with faculty leader Bryan Wolf,                                        three-masted Sea Cloud II, a seafaring luxury ship
on history—from its explorations to being a global                        professor emeritus of American art and culture,                                            that beautifully recalls the bygone era of cruising
empire in the 16th century.                                               before setting sail aboard the Victory II.                                                 with style and elegance.
A walker’s paradise. Alongside local expert Peter                         Back in the day. Experience history firsthand at                                           Sabor! Délicieux! Savor the superb foods and
Watson, walk from unspoiled towns and villages                            colonial Williamsburg, where in-period artisans,                                           wines from some of the world’s most renowned
past gorgeous granite outcrops and through vine-                          shopkeepers, political figures and militiamen bring                                        culinary and wine-growing regions: Basque Country,
yards, bucolic pastures and thick woodlands.                              the 18th century vividly to life.                                                          San Sebastian, Brittany and Normandy.
(Walk level options available on several days.)                           The Maine event(s). Discover the charm of                                                  Works of art surrounded by a work of art! Marvel
Be transported. At one of the Duoro region’s                              Portland’s Old Port district, stroll past the Gilded                                       at the superb collection and exhibits of postwar
quintas (port wineries), we’ll open our eyes and                          Age homes along Mount Desert Street in Bar                                                 and contemporary art on display at Frank Gehry’s
palates to the riveting history and tasty vintages                        Harbor and enjoy a private carriage ride on the                                            iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao in the heart
of this sweet wine—in its very birthplace.                                Rockefeller roads in Acadia National Park.                                                 of northern Spain’s Basque Country.
Through the ages. At Vale do Côa, marvel at its                           Land of the free. Visit Yorktown, where General                                            Historic waters. Professor David Kennedy, ’63,
20,000-year-old paleolithic rock art, and conclude                        Washington’s most important Revolutionary War                                              walks us through the rich history of these storied
in the modern city of Porto, a World Heritage site.                       battle and victory in 1781 ended the fighting                                              waters, ranging from Celtic and Viking explorations
C O S T : approx. $8,895                                                  against the British in the American colonies.                                              to the Battle of Normandy in World War II.
                                                                          C O S T : from approx. $12,595                                                             C O S T : from approx. $6,995

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