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Travel Planner 2019 full program
Where will 2019 take you?
Our travelers have spanned the globe. Some 175 countries at last
count in our 50-year history. In 2019, venture somewhere new.
Central Asia, perhaps? Or gain a deeper appreciation of familiar
destinations, digging into the art, history and culture of Amsterdam,
Berlin or Florence with special visits to hidden gems off the beaten
path. Our diverse lineup of educational adventures lets you learn
and explore endlessly—to the ends of the earth.
Ready to chart your course? Take a look at our entire roster of
2019 trips and mark those calendars. It’s time to get excited!
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Here’s to you.
You seek out the unfamiliar.
You open your mind.
You try your hand at new
languages and dine like the
locals.
You embrace the transformative
power of travel.
In the past 50 years of Stanford
Travel/Study, you have inspired
the travelers around you—and
you have inspired us.
Here’s to 50 more years of
extraordinary together.
alumni.stanford.edu/content/50th
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Chart your course.
EUROP E AND T URKE Y
Aix-en-Provence Summer Dutch Waterways APR 2019 Sailing the Western
Sabbatical JUN 2019 Focus: Amsterdam OCT 2019 Mediterranean OCT 2019
Andalucia Hike APR 2019 Focus: Berlin JUN 2019 Sicily and Southern Spain OCT 2019
Arctic Finland and Norway MAR 2019 Focus: Florence APR 2019 Spain Family Adventure JUN 2019
Around Sicily OCT 2019 Iceland JUL 2019 Ultimate Switzerland SEP 2019
Athens to Venice JUL 2019 Italian Lakes Walk SEP 2019 Venice and the Veneto APR 2019
Baltic Sea JUL 2019 Italian Riviera to Rome JUN 2019 Wales, England and Scotland
Bordeaux to Rioja Food Northern England Walk AUG 2019 JUL 2019
and Wine JUN 2019 Northern Portugal Walk MAY 2019 West Coast of Europe MAY 2019
Captivating Croatia AUG 2019 Path of the Vikings AUG 2019 West Coast of Turkey JUN 2019
Central Europe: Prague Provence and Burgundy APR 2019 Wild and Ancient Britain MAY 2019
to Berlin OCT 2019 Remembering World War II SEP 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
Central Asia and the Caucasus AUG 2019 Unseen China APR 2019
Japan by Sea MAY 2019 Unseen Japan NOV 2019
Japan Family Adventure JUN 2019 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia DEC 2018
A FRIC A Nepal OCT 2019 Waterways of Southeast Asia OCT 2019
Gorillas and the Maasai Mara AUG 2019
Kilimanjaro Trek JUL 2019
Kingdom of Morocco MAR 2019
Southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail JUL 2019
Southern Africa Family Adventure JUN 2019
Sudan JAN 2019
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N OR TH AMER I CA
Alaska’s Inside Passage AUG 2019
Canadian Rockies by Rail JUN 2019
Cruising the Eastern Seaboard MAY 2019
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 Path of the Vikings AUG 2019
Costa Rica to Colombia APR 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
Chile Food and Wine MAR 2019 Stanford Travel/Study experience will
Costa Rica to Colombia APR 2019 include:
Galápagos Expedition JUL 2019 lectures by renowned Stanford
Galápagos Family Adventure JUN 2019 faculty and scholars
Galápagos Field Seminar SEP 2019 luxury accommodations and
Pantanal JUL 2019 travel
exclusive, insider access and
Patagonia Expedition FEB 2019
after-hours tours
Peru APR 2019
like-minded travelers and savvy
local guides
attentive, experienced Stanford
tour managers
TH E SO UTH PA C I F I C , airport transfers, gratuities and
AUSTRA LIA A N D
NEW ZEALAND all the extras
Australia’s Kimberley MAY 2019 T HE ANTARC T IC
French Polynesia NOV 2019 Antarctica Expedition JAN 2019 You needn’t be a Stanford alum
to travel with us—and we offer trips
Micronesia Expedition MAR 2019
to suit any age. Costs listed are
New Zealand by Air JAN 2019
per person, based on double
New Zealand Walk OCT 2019 occupancy. For answers to
frequently asked questions, visit:
For a listing of trips by alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq
date, go to page 35.
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Choose your adventure.
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Vietnam, Laos New Zealand by Air
“Travel with Stanford and Cambodia J A NU A RY 5 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 4 D AY S )
The ultimate way to travel. Flying aboard our
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has always been ( 2 0 D AY S)
Tried and true. Our popular introduction to this
private Convair 580 jet-prop for four legs of our trip
lets us eliminate some long drives and maximize
our time exploring the South and North Islands’
just great.The trio of Southeast Asian countries includes in-depth
lectures and insightful discussions led by Professor natural treasures. Geology professor Gail Mahood
helps us understand the unique geological forma-
Martha Crenshaw and other experts.
educational A feast for the senses. In Hanoi, catch wafts of tions of this incredible island nation.
“Eighth wonder of the world.” Be awed by the
lemongrass and barbecued pork and listen to the
dimension adds cacophony of traffic as we visit shops filled with
hand-embroidered linens and glossy lacquerware.
sheer beauty of Milford Sound after flying from
Queenstown to Te Anau and driving along the
dramatic and scenic Milford Road.
a great deal to Good karma. Wake early to give alms, in the form
of sticky rice, to an assembly of Buddhist monks— An oenophile’s paradise. Sample New Zealand
wines throughout our trip, and attend a wine-paired
a tradition in Laos, where nearly all males spend
the experience, at least some time in a monastery.
Unleash that inner archaeologist. Spend two days
lunch in the town of Blenheim, home to more
than 70 wineries and boutique breweries.
Get a jump on things or linger a little longer.
and the itineraries, exploring the temples of Cambodia’s iconic Angkor,
ancient capital of the Khmer kingdom. Travel to New Zealand early for an optional
extension to Queenstown or enjoy an optional
C O S T : $9,995
logistics, etc., trip’s-end stay to explore Auckland’s islands.
C O S T : $10,595
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Sudan Antarctica Nile
J A NU ARY 8 TO 2 3, 2019 ( 16 D AYS )
Nubian newbies. Join faculty leader Scott Pearson
Expedition 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 AN U ARY 2 4 T O FEBRU ARY 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 ( 2 2 D AY S)
on our inaugural excursion to ancient Nubia, one of Hello, Cairo! With classics professor and
Carpe diem. Cross the Great White Continent off co-director for the Center for African Studies
Africa’s earliest kingdoms set on the Nile in Sudan,
that bucket list by embarking on our quintessential Grant Parker, travel to stable, hospitable Egypt
and meet present-day Nubians—descendants of
expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the and tour sites not open to the public, such as two
this once-great empire’s ancient people.
intimate Island Sky, with stops at the remote of Cairo’s main mosques.
Meet and greet. Explore Sudan’s capital city,
Falkland Islands, stunning South Georgia and Mummy’s boy. View artifacts retrieved from the
Khartoum, located at the confluence of the White
historic Elephant Island along the way. tomb of the boy pharaoh, King Tutankhamun,
and Blue Niles. Visit the Sudan National Museum
Tux and tails optional. Meander across beaches as well as other millennia-old treasures, at Cairo’s
to view a pair of Egyptian temples rescued from
populated with thousands of king, chinstrap and remarkable Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s.
Gentoo penguins, whose undeveloped fear of Life on the Nile. On our seven-night cruise on the
Elephant in the room. Visit Musawwarat es-Sufra,
humans allows us to get up close and personal. luxurious 30-passenger Sun Boat III, visit Luxor,
whose UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great
A classroom on ice. Learn from environmental Aswan, and the great temples of Edfu and Kom
Enclosure—a labyrinth of temples and courtyards—
scientist Elizabeth Hadly and a team of expert Ombo. Then fly to Abu Simbel to view the statues
may have been an elephant training camp.
naturalists about the wildlife, geology and fragile of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
Dead ringers. Marvel at the royal necropolises of
climate of Antarctica. Walk like an Egyptian. Talk with Egyptians about
El-Kurru, Nuri and Meroë, startlingly similar to the
In Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps. Retrace the how they perceive the huge changes that have
funerary edifices of ancient Egypt, with pyramids
route of one of the greatest polar explorations— occurred there since the Arab Spring of 2011.
and hieroglyphics, but seldom visited by westerners.
and trials of human endurance—ever recorded. C O S T : from $14,995 WAIT LIST ONLY
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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) Lagoon, 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 $12,995 today a National Historic Landmark. hotel on an optional post-trip extension.
C O S T : from $13,980 C O S T : approx. $11,495
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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
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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 Marrakech, 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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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 29 TO APRIL 12, 2019 ( 15 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, Beit She’an and Caesarea. 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 : $11,395 C O S T : $8,695
C O S T : $6,995
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Pitti Capponi alle Arno Padua Burano
GAZA Rovinate
Oltrarno Piazzale Adriatic
Masada Boboli Gardens Michelangelo Sea
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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-pas- Barbara Pitkin and trail expert Peter Watson will
Buddhist stone carvings. Explore the vast and senger barge, MS Magnifique II, to ply the region’s walk us through this verdant, beautiful land’s rich
fascinating Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. The scenic waterways, a labyrinth of locks and canals— political, cultural and religious past.
1,000-plus caves and grottoes contain one of the a truly unique and delightful cruising experience. Making tracks. Our vigorous daily hikes take us
largest collections in the world of Chinese Buddhist Tilting at windmills. Accompanied by faculty leader through open pastures, into river gorges and up to
art from the late Northern Wei and Tang dynasties— Carolyn Lougee, delight in discovering historical the highest point of the local mountain range for a
tens of thousands of statues and stelae that began treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike look across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco.
accumulating in the caves’ niches around 493 C.E. through the countryside; be awed by the iconic Buen provecho! Enjoy farm-fresh picnics on the
Panda express. Visit the Chengdu Panda windmills of Kinderdijk; and view the works of trail every day and savor flavorful, iconic Andalucian
Research Base and opt to meet and feed a panda. Dutch and Flemish masters at major museums. cuisine at dinner, dishes that feature the region’s
The Classics. Take an optional post-trip extension Remembering the past. Visit Amsterdam’s superb hams, seafood, cheeses and olive oils.
to visit renowned sites in Xi’an and Beijing, including Noordermarkt square, where the only mass protest All things holy. Observe the solemnity of Semana
the Terra-cotta Army, the Forbidden City, and the in Europe by non-Jews against the deportation Santa (Holy Week) as we witness pageantry-rich
Great Wall. of Jews took place in February 1941. processions in towns and villages along our route.
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Nanjing Atlantic GRAZALEMA
Shanghai Ocean Medi
Kinderdijk terranean Sea
Rotterdam
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
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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, and
of the Andean plains aboard the Andean Explorer,
exotic terrestrial and marine biodiversity. open-air markets. It’s easy to see why the “City of a
South America’s first luxury sleeper train.
Engineering ingenuity. Aboard our ship, the Thousand Fountains” 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 Medellín and Bogotá. the bull before vaulting safely over an arena wall.
of Lake Titicaca to the red roof tiles of Cusco.
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Sacsayhuaman
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Cartagena Le Pouzin
C OLOMBIA PERU Viviers
Isla BOLIVIA Paris
Medellín Coiba Puno Avignon
Medellín Rousillon
Bogotá F RA N C E Arles
Pac Lake Aix-en-Provence Mediterranean
C OLOMBIA ific Ocean
Marseille
to Bogotá Arequipa Titicaca Sea
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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. Iona. Fair Isle. St. Kilda. during a guest lecture by a former geisha and
at Raft Point and Bigge Island. Visit these remote wisps of islands where ancient current proprietress of a geisha house, followed
By air, land and sea. Explore these remote areas pilgrims landed, seeking security, serenity and the by a performance.
by helicopter, on foot and by Zodiac. Our comfort- sacred. Optional post-trip extension to the Faroe Extend the journey. Choose one of the optional
able ship, the 65-passenger Coral Discoverer, gives Islands. post-trip extensions and opt to relax at a traditional
us access to pristine, inaccessible-by-road regions. For the birds. Observe huge colonies of puffins, ryokan (Japanese-style inn) or to explore the
Stretch it out. Opt for a post-trip extension to guillemots, kittiwakes, gannets and other seabird bustling, cosmopolitan city of Tokyo.
Arnhem Land, Kununurra and Bungle Bungle. species at the peak of the breeding season.
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Shetland Islands to the Faroe Islands
Sterna Island LOW ROCKS Lerwick To Otaru and
Indian Swift Bay NATURE RESERVE Orkney Islands Isle of Noss Otaru Sapporo
Ocean Bigge Island Flannan Islands Kirkwall Mousa SOUTH Sapporo Sea of
CAMP CREEK Sado
Mitchell Falls CONSERVATION PARK St. Kilda SCOTLAND
Fair Isle KOREA Island Japan Sado
Careening Bay Hunter River Island
Aberdeen
Montgomery Reef Atlantic Staffa North Ulsan
PRINCE REGENT Tokyo
NATURE RESERVE Ocean Iona Sea
Buccaneer Nares Isle of Islay
Archipelago Point Edinburgh
Portrush Kanazawa
Raft Point A U S T R A L I A NORTHERN U NITED FA R O E I S L A N D S Matsue
Lacepede IRELAND K INGDOM Gjogv Hagi
Islands Talbot Bay Darwin
Arnhem Land I RELAND Isle of Man
Hiroshima Osaka JAPAN
Saltee Islands Saksun Miyajima Kobe
ENGLAND Streymoy Eysturoy Kyoto Tokyo
Kununurra Dunmore East
THE Broome Skellig London Gásadalur
WALES Uwajima
KIMBERLEY Islands Bour
A U S T R A LI A Falmouth/
Broome Penzance Vágar Tórshavn Nólsoy Pa c n
Isles of Scilly Portsmouth ific Ocea
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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, which beautifully recalls
on history—from its explorations to being a global professor emeritus of American art and culture, the bygone era of cruising with style and elegance.
empire in the 16th century. before setting sail aboard the Victory II. Sabor! Délicieux! Savor the superb foods and
A walker’s paradise. Alongside local expert Peter Back in the day. Experience history firsthand at wines from some of the world’s most renowned
Watson, walk from unspoiled towns and villages colonial Williamsburg, where in-period artisans, culinary and wine-growing regions: Basque Country,
past gorgeous granite outcrops and through vine- shopkeepers, political figures and militiamen bring San Sebastián, Brittany and Normandy.
yards, bucolic pastures and thick woodlands. the 18th century vividly to life. Works of art surrounded by a work of art! Marvel
(Walk level options available on several days.) The Maine event(s). Discover the charm of at the superb collection and exhibits of postwar
Be transported. At one of the Douro region’s Portland’s Old Port district, stroll past the Gilded and contemporary art on display at Frank Gehry’s
quintas (port wineries), we’ll open our eyes and Age homes along Mount Desert Street in Bar iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao in the heart
palates to the riveting history and tasty vintages Harbor and enjoy a private carriage ride on the of northern Spain’s Basque Country.
of this sweet wine—in its very birthplace. Rockefeller roads in Acadia National Park. Historic waters. Professor David Kennedy, ’63,
Through the ages. At Vale do Côa, marvel at its Land of the free. Visit Yorktown, where General walks us through the rich history of these storied
20,000-year-old paleolithic rock art, and conclude Washington’s most important Revolutionary War waters, ranging from Celtic and Viking explorations
in the modern city of Porto, a World Heritage site. battle and victory in 1781 ended the fighting to the Battle of Normandy in World War II.
C O S T : $8,895 against the British in the American colonies. C O S T : from $6,995 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY
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J U NE 12 TO 2 1, 2019 ( 10 D AYS )
Life is a cabaret. With Stanford music and German
of Turkey Summer Sabbatical
J U N E 1 7 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 3 D AY S) J U NE 1 9 T O J U LY 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 3 0 D AY S )
studies professor Stephen Hinton, explore Berlin
Minarets, mosques and museums. Delight in Joie de vivre. Always dreamed of doing this?
through a music history lens during an in-depth,
the many facets of this fabled country, starting in Now’s the time! Dive headlong into French life,
close-up look at one of Europe’s greatest cities.
Istanbul, one of the world’s most cosmopolitan language and culture during this well-planned,
Museum spree! Explore Museum Island, set in
cities, to view some of its greatest treasures. month-long stay in beautiful, timeless Provence.
the middle of the Spree River and home to five of
A timeless time capsule. Travel to the extensive, Parlez-vous Français ? Mais oui ! Attend French
the world’s top museums boasting collections that
well-preserved ruins of the legendary ancient city language classes on weekday mornings, then
include such ancient treasures as Babylon’s Ishtar
of Ephesus to walk its marble streets and visit its practice using those new skills while exploring
Gate and the bust of Nefertiti.
Terrace Houses with their frescoed walls and a Aix-en-Provence and the surrounding area on
Bridge of spies. Take a day trip to Potsdam to visit
library with an intricately carved facade. optional excursions and during free time.
Sanssouci, former summer palace of Frederick the
And now for something totally different. Enjoy Savoir faire. Learn all about Provençal cuisine
Great; Cecilienhof, location of the Potsdam Confer-
five leisurely nights cruising along the Turquoise during cooking lessons and become familiar with
ence; and the Glienicke Bridge, site of several Cold
Coast in gülets (small sailing ships), swimming in French wines during presentations by local experts.
War captured spy exchanges.
warm waters and exploring inlets and small towns. Mes amis. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow travelers
The lives of others. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial
An inside look. Learn about the people, and faculty leader Ed Steidle when joining them for
that runs along the border that once divided the city
culture and politics of this often misunderstood included lunches and dinners and socializing during
and includes remnants of the Wall, reminders of the
country from political scientist Stephen Krasner pre-arranged get-togethers at charming local cafes.
trauma that the Wall inflicted upon all Berliners.
and local experts. A votre santé !
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Istanbul
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BERLIN Paris
Potsdam Berlin Wall
G E R M A NY Memorial FRANCE
Avignon L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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Reichstag Gendarmenmarkt TURKEY St. Rémy
Schloss
Bellevue Izmir Sardis Arles
Museum Island C A P PA D O C I A
Pariser Ephesus Aix-en-Provence
Platz Hilton Sp CAMARGUE
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Marseille
Dalaman Göcek
Mediterranean Sea
to Dahlem and Wannsee districts
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by Rail Food and Wine to Rome
J U NE 22 TO 2 9, 2019 ( 8 D AYS ) J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AYS) J U NE 2 4 T O J U LY 6 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 3 D AY S )
From north to south... Be awed by the glacier- The finer things in life. Explore the connection of La dolce vita. Experience just how sweet life is as
sheared cliffs, snowy peaks, cascading waterfalls philosophy, literature and science to our daily lives we explore the hillside towns that dot the Italian
and sapphire lakes of the Canadian Rockies— with faculty leader Jeremy Sabol. Riviera and the pastoral Tuscan countryside with art
every bend in the rail is utterly breathtaking. Excellent taste. Stay in one of Europe’s top history professor Fabio Barry and local experts.
Ready to rock. As we travel by train with geologist gastronomic capitals, San Sebastián, enjoying an And they’re off. Enjoy premium seats at Siena’s
Scott Burns, ’69, MS ’70, gain a new understand- abundance of fresh seafood, pinxos (small snacks) Palio, the 800-year-old bareback horse race held in
ing and appreciation for this incredible mountain and delectable local wines. the Piazza del Campo and that combines medieval
environment, as well as for the plants and animals Bragging rights. Through our well-fostered tradition, civic identity and fierce competition.
that call it home. Gather additional insights from connections, visit some of Bordeaux and Rioja’s Hit the high notes. Explore the picturesque fishing
expert naturalists along the way. most exclusive wineries, and enjoy an introductory villages of Cinque Terre; visit the gleaming white
“Stampede City.” Kick off our journey in the seminar with a lauded Master of Wine. marble quarries at Carrara high in the Apuan Alps;
rollicking, quintessential cowboy town of Calgary, Classic and contemporary. Contrast traditional and ride bikes atop the fortified city walls of Lucca,
nicknamed after its world-famous rodeo festival. techniques of wine making, gastronomy and archi- birthplace of famous composer Giacomo Puccini.
All aboard! Travel from Banff to Vancouver aboard tecture with visits to cutting-edge, Michelin-starred Opening heavenly gates. View the wealth of art
The Rocky Mountaineer, enjoying one of the most restaurants; the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao; masterpieces found in the Vatican Museums and
scenic and spectacular rail rides in the world. and the Marques de Riscal winery in Rioja. Sistine Chapel during a private, after-hours visit.
C O S T : approx. $11,695 C O S T : $8,895 C O S T : approx. $9,995
A L B E R TA Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Santa
CANADA CANADA Lake BANFF Margherita
Louise NATIONAL Sauternes Portofino
Victoria Glacier PARK
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Banff Lucca I TA LY
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Vancouver
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UNITED STATES Elciego
Logroño Rome
RIOJA Sea
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Expedition J U LY 1 0 T O 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 3 D AYS)
To the roof of Africa. Grab this opportunity to
J U LY 1 7 T O 2 7 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AY S )
The suite life. Sail around the Baltic Sea with
J U LY 10 TO 1 9, 2019 ( 10 D AYS )
embark on one of the world’s greatest adventures faculty leader Amir Weiner aboard the all-suite
Become a wildlife paparazzo. Marvel at the and one of the most satisfying accomplishments of Hebridean Sky, starting and ending in Sweden
unique biodiversity of each Galápagos island and one’s life: trekking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, with stops in Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Finland.
explore one of the world’s only destinations where Africa’s highest peak and one of the world’s Hot cat on a tin roof. At Riga’s Cat House, gaze
humans can venture within a few feet of wild ani- “Seven Summits.” at the rooftop sculptures of angry cats with their
mals in their natural habitat. Best photo ops ever! In good hands. Expert mountain guides lead us tails defiantly turned toward the Town Hall!
Mysteries revealed. Learn about the unique and every step of the way on a nontechnical, nine-day All that glitters. Wander through the ornate, gilded
diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems found in route to the summit via the Western Approach, halls of St. Petersburg’s imposing palaces, and
the Galápagos from biologist Lauren O’Connell reaching the 19,340-foot summit in daylight. enjoy an after-hours visit to the world-famous
and local naturalists. As we ascend from lower to higher elevations, Hermitage Museum.
Underwater discoveries! Snorkel amid the islands’ we pass through the five biomes of Kilimanjaro, The sound of music. Attend a choir concert in
incredible marine life to see marine iguanas, sea each with its own diverse array of flora and fauna. Tallinn, birthplace of the Singing Revolution, when
turtles, seals, penguins and sea lions up close. Learning as we keep on trekkin’. Along with Estonians protested their Soviet subjugation with
High-style expedition travel. Enjoy the many faculty leader and professor of energy resources massive singing demonstrations in the late 1980s.
amenities of our intimate expedition ship, La Pinta, engineering Margot Gerritsen, PhD ’97, marvel Thousand-island cruising. Sail through the waters
which is the perfect conveyance for exploring the at Kilimanjaro’s lush forests and the massive of Åland, an archipelago of 6,700 islands, to the
Galápagos Islands in style and comfort. mountain’s unique volcanic and glacial geology. picturesque village of Mariehamn.
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G A L Á PA G O S Åland FINLAND
Lake
KE NYA Islands
ISLANDS Galápagos
Victoria
Mariehamn Helsinki
Quito MOUNT
SERENGETI
KILIMANJARO SWEDEN St. Petersburg
Equator ECUADOR NATIONAL
NATIONAL PARK
Stockholm
North PARK
Seymour Ngorongoro Mount Tallinn
Crater Kilimanjaro Baltic
Fernandina Baltra
Moshi Sea
E STONIA
Santa Arusha
Cruz Mt. Kilimanjaro NGORONGORO RUSSIA
Isabela CONSERVATION
Visby
T ANZANIA AREA
Floreana Dar es
Salaam TANZANIA L AT V I A
Pacif Riga
ic Ocean
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J U LY 19 TO 2 9, 2019 ( 11 D AYS )
South American safari. Discover the Pantanal,
J U LY 2 0 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 0 D AYS)
A true classic. Voyage across the cobalt
and Scotland
J U LY 2 4 T O A U G U S T 4 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 2 D AY S )
the largest freshwater wetland in the world waters of the Ionian, Mediterranean and Adriatic
Sentimental journey. With faculty leader Elaine
and a premier destination for wildlife viewing. seas aboard Le Lyrial in search of ancient civiliza-
Treharne, traverse the Highlands on a two-night
Wet ’n wild. Explore this inundated plain with tions and exquisitely well-preserved island cities.
journey aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman. In
Professor Bob Siegel, ’76, MA ’77, MD ’90, A pilgrimage for the ages. Marvel at the ruins of
addition, relive bygone eras on two day trips aboard
enjoying unobstructed views of an incredible Delphi and imagine the ancient sanctuary’s marble
vintage private trains—to the summit of Snowdon,
collection of fascinating creatures—from capybaras, monument and columns casting dramatic shadows
on the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway, and
caimans and jabiru storks to giant anteaters, howler over the Delphi landscape, creating an aura of
across the Yorkshire moors.
monkeys and hyacinth macaws. celestial presence and evoking the Oracle.
Land of Lancelot. Explore Caernarfon and Conwy
Keep an eye out. Home to the magnificent jaguar, Venetian outreach. Gaze upon the unmistakably
castles in Wales, birthplace of the Arthurian legend
the Pantanal is the best place to catch sight of one Venetian architecture in the cities of Hvar and
and home to more castles per square mile than
of these stunning and powerful, yet elusive, animals Dubrovnik, surrounded by immense fortifications
anywhere else in Europe.
in their natural habitat. that helped preserve the cities’ legacies.
Och aye. Observe and/or engage in a variety of
Saddle up. Stay over at a working cattle ranch Born to a different era. Enjoy the company of
robust Scottish pastimes, including clay-pigeon
and learn how agriculture and conservation have classics professor Marsh McCall, a master at
shooting, tartan weaving and whisky tasting.
joined forces here to work hand in hand. bringing bygone civilizations to life through his
Hill and dale. Journey from the mountains of
Over the edge. Visit breathtaking Iguazu Falls popular onsite readings of classic works and his
Snowdonia through the Yorkshire Dales to the
on an optional post-trip extension. depth of knowledge about the ancient world.
peaks and valleys of the Scottish Highlands.
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aboard Rovos Rail J U LY 2 6 T O AU G U ST 3 , 2 0 1 9 ( 9 D AY S)
Around the fabled Golden Circle. Join husband-
Maasai Mara
J U LY 24 TO AUGUST 8, 2019 ( 16 D AYS ) A U G U S T 9 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 0 D AY S )
and-wife team, professors Pam Matson and Peter
Colonial courtliness. Relive bygone eras while Gorillas in the mist. Traveling with biological
Vitousek, environment and sustainability experts,
staying at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel and anthropologist Jamie Jones, come face to face
as we stop at Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur
riding the Edwardian-style Rovos Rail luxury train. with some of the planet’s most endangered wild-
Geyser and Gulfoss, or “Golden Waterfall,” on this
Keep it down, jackass. At Boulder’s Beach near life on a trek to view mountain gorillas and golden
acclaimed route of geological highlights.
the Cape of Good Hope, observe rafts of African monkeys, who make their home on the lush slopes
Into the heart of ice. Take a guided tour inside the
penguins, also known as jackass penguins for of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
glacier, Langjökull; hop aboard a specially designed
their loud, donkey-like bray. Pride of the savannah. Savor three days of safari
amphibian boat to see up close the massive ice-
Long walk to freedom. With African studies in the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve in
bergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon as they float
professor Joel Samoff, visit Robben Island where Kenya, where lions, cheetahs, elephants and zebras
peacefully out to sea; and check out the crystalline
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for some 27 years, roam freely. Also be on the lookout for vast herds
structure of Harpa Concert Hall, inspired by Ice-
and Liliesleaf Farm, the once-secret headquarters of wildebeest that traverse the plains during their
land’s breathtaking landscapes.
of the ANC’s military wing. annual migration.
The heat is on! Soak in the therapeutic waters
Dr. Livingston, I presume? In Zambia, cruise down Primarily primates. Continue the journey on an
of the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a mineral-rich
the Zambezi River in the wake of the legendary optional extension to lush Nyungwe Forest National
geothermal spa set in a black lava field. Sample
Scottish explorer to view massive Victoria Falls. Park where we will enjoy an ape’s-eye view of the
“hot spring bread,” baked in the ground for 24
Wild things. Go on safari in Botswana’s Okavango canopy on elevated walkways and can watch for
hours using geothermal heat exclusively!
Delta and South Africa’s Kruger National Park. chimpanzees as they swing through the treetops.
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AU G U ST 16 TO 2 6, 2019 ( 11 D AYS )
When in Zagreb... Take a deep dive into the
the Caucasus England Walk
AU G U ST 2 3 T O SEPT EM BER 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 2 0 D AYS) A U G U S T 2 5 T O S E P T E M B E R 6 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 3 D AY S )
small, yet culturally rich, country of Croatia on a
UNESCO unleashed. Accompanied by faculty Ode to the muse. Tread the fertile farmland and
rare land-based itinerary led by Stanford English
leader and former ambassador to Afghanistan grassy trails of the Lake District, a verdant land that
professor and Croatian native Ivan Lupić.
(2009–2011), Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94, explore inspired seminal works from such Lake Poets as
Water world. Make a stop at Croatia’s oldest
nine different UNESCO World Heritage sites as we William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
national park at Plitvice Lakes, where a network
travel through five wildly diverse countries on this Border walls of long ago. Learn about Rome’s
of 16 terraced lakes creates a magical landscape
tailor-made, modern-day caravan. military presence in Britannia at the Housestead
of colorful waterfalls.
A spin on the Silk Road. Visit the oases of settlement in the Northumberland section of
Games of thrones. Step into perfectly preserved
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan’s five ancient cities Hadrian’s Wall, a fortification started in 122 C.E.
amphitheaters on the Istrian Peninsula and explore
of Merv. Stroll through bustling bazaars and Of tides and monks. After watching the trail to Holy
medieval castles and Roman fortresses, including
marvel at an ancient observatory in Samarkand. Island emerge from the ocean as the tide recedes,
the palace of Emperor Diocletian in Split, which still
Petroglyphs and petrol. In oil-rich Azerbaijan, visit the monastery there where Cuthbert, one of
houses more than 3,000 residents within its walls.
view ancient rock art in Gobustan National Park. Northumbria’s earliest saints, dwelled.
Dalmatian delights. Enjoy the sparkling waters of
Eat, drink, pray. Conclude our adventure with a He’s literal. Professor of European literature Charlie
the Adriatic coast and cruise to Hvar Island for a day
Georgian feast, overflowing with flavorful food and Junkerman brings to vivid life for us the language,
of wine and olive oil tastings. Walk the ancient city
marked by endless rounds of traditional toasts, and literature and lore born of the storied lands of
walls of seaside Dubrovnik and feast on oysters
a visit to Armenia’s distinctive stone churches. Northern England.
on a private island in Mali Ston Bay.
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C O S T : approx. $8,795
Zagreb Holy Island
RUSSIA KAZAKHSTAN
C ROATIA Aral Sea SCOTLAND
Istria PLITVICE LAKES
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