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Travel Planner 2018 upcoming trips
2019 full program
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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
Did you know?
T H E G A L Á PA G O S I S L AND S
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
all the extras
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
NE W ZE ALA ND to travel with us—and we offer trips
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.
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Whether it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, Look for these icons to find a trip that lets you travel
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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.
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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
( 1 5 D AY S )
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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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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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O C T O B E R 8 TO 2 0, 2018 ( 13 D AYS ) O C T O B ER 9 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 0 D AY S) O CT O B E R 9 T O 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 6 D AY S )
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.
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Sa Dec Cai Be
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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
TANZANIA Florence Hudson Bay
I TA LY
Aldabra Sansepolcro MANITOBA
MOUNT AMBER
Atoll Nosy NATIONAL PARK
Hara Diego Suarez
Arezzo CANADA
MASOALA Siena Castello di
MOZAMBIQUE Indian Gargonza
NATIONAL
Maroantsetra PARK Ocean
Nosy Assisi O N TA R I O
Pienza Montepulciano
Mangabe
M AURI T I US
Winnipeg
M AD AGA S C A R
F RANCE Lake
Réunion UNITED STATES Superior
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y | 6 5 0 . 7 2 5 . 1 0 9 3 | A L U M N I . S T A N F O R D . E D U / G O T O / T R A V E L S T U D Y 15Let’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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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
CHINA
Soleb
VIETNAM Sabu-Jaddi
Hanoi Ha Long Bay South Third Cataract Fourth
BURMA Auckland Kerma Cataract
LAOS
China
Sea
Tombos SUDAN
Ta s m a n Rotorua Jebel
Luang Prabang
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Karima
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River
Vientiane
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Bayuda
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Blenheim Wellington El-Kurru Desert
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Danang
THAILAND
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Greymouth Marlborough Sounds
ive
Franz Josef Glacier Meroë
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ANGKOR WAT Christchurch Kabushiya
Ind Bangkok Milford Sound
ian Ocean NATIONAL PARK S UD A N Musawwarat es-Sufra
Siem Reap Queenstown S O U T H
ISLAND Pacif Naga
ic Ocean
C AMBODIA Phnom Ho Chi Minh City Omdurman
Khartoum
Penh
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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
Saunders Belize City Mediterranean Sea
ARGENTINA Island Elsehul Salisbury Xunantunich
Bay Plain JORDAN
Stromness Tikal
Stanley Bay Flores
BELIZE Giza
Cairo
FALKLAND SOUTH Grytviken SINAI
CHILE Caracol MOUNTAIN
Sea
ISLANDS GEORGIA PINE RIDGE PENINSULA
N i l e Ri
Gold MEXICO FOREST
T IE R R A D E L FU E GO n LIBYA SAUDI
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Chichicastenango Aswan
Guatemala HONDURAS UPPER
Pleneau Island Atlantic Ocean City NILE
A N TA R C T I C Lake Lake
Lemaire Channel PENINSULA Pacific Atitlán Antigua Abu Simbel Nasser
Ocean
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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
Santiago San Antonio Buenos Aires F EDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Norwegian
de Areco Sorol Sea
Pacific Ocean
Koror Ifalik Pulap Oroluk
Ngulu
ARGENTINA lant
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n Satawal Chuuk
Pohnpei
At R EPUBLIC Helsinki
(Truk)
OF PALAU Island Stockholm Kirkenes
South Pacific Nukuoro N O R W AY
P a t a g o n i a
Tromso
TORRES DEL PAINE Ocean
Kapingamarangi
Punta Magdalena Inari
Arenas Island Equator
Lofoten
CHILE Islands RUSSIA
T IER R A DEL F UEGO Tingwon Islands
Ushuaia Svolvaer Jukkasjarvi
De Agostini Rabaul
Sound INDONESIA
P APUA FINLAND
Cape N EW Bodo
Beagle Channel Horn G UINEA
SWEDEN
from Cairns to Stockholm from Helsinki
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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.
C O S T : approx. $7,995 C O S T : approx. $8,595
C O S T : approx. $10,995
Tehran
Valparaiso Salé Volubilis
Fes
Casablanca Valley ARGENTINA Rabat
Kashan
Kingston Vineyards Bou IFRANE
NATIONAL
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Pacific Ocean
Santiago Regreg
River PARK Isfahan
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Dubai
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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
GOLAN Galleria dell’Accademia
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Museo Galileo Murano
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Dead Fiume Padua
Arn Burano
GAZA Sea Palazzo o
Oltrarno Pitti Adriatic
Masada Piazzale
Michelangelo Sea
EGYPT
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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
C O S T : from approx. $9,595
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Chengdu
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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
APR I L 1 3 TO 2 4, 2019 ( 12 D AYS ) A P R I L 2 8 T O M AY 9 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 2 D AY S )
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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C O S T : approx. $9,695
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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
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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
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Portugal Walk Eastern Seaboard of Europe
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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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