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Travel Planner 2019 upcoming trips
2020 sneak peek
A P R O G R A M O F T H E S T A N F O R D A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N
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Whom will you meet? From the wetlands of Brazil to the Yorkshire Dales and from the bustling bazaars of Samarkand to the savannahs of East Africa, Stanford Travel/Study brings you to the ends of the earth and introduces you to the people who live there. Ready to embark on your journey? This year’s first issue of the Travel Planner brings you our offerings for the year ahead and a sneak peek at what’s to come in 2020. 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 3
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 Far West. 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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Chart your course.
EUROP E AND T URKE Y
Aix-en-Provence Summer Fair Isles and Fjords JUN 2020 Sailing the Western Mediterranean
Sabbatical JUN 2019 Focus: Amsterdam OCT 2019 OCT 2019
Andalucia Hike APR 2019 Focus: Berlin JUN 2019 Sicily to Southern Spain OCT 2019
Around Sicily OCT 2019 Focus: Florence APR 2019 Spain and Portugal by Sea MAY 2020
Art and Anatomy: Florence SEP 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, Tuscany and Wales, England and Scotland
Bordeaux to Rioja Food Rome JUN 2019 JUL 2019
and Wine JUN 2019 Northern England Walk AUG 2019 West Coast of Europe MAY 2019
Captivating Croatia AUG 2019 Northern Portugal Walk MAY 2019 West Coast of Turkey JUN 2019
Central Europe: Prague to Berlin Path of the Vikings AUG 2019 Wild and Ancient Britain MAY 2019
OCT 2019 Provence and Burgundy APR 2019 Wild Kamchatka and Kuril Islands
Circumnavigation of Iceland JUN 2020 Remembering World War II SEP 2019 MAY 2020
Dutch Waterways APR 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
Israel: Past and Present MAY 2020
Nile FEB 2019
Persian Gulf JAN 2020
AS IA AND T HE FAR E AS T
Central Asia and the Caucasus AUG 2019 Unseen China APR 2019
India Grand Tour FEB 2020 Unseen Japan NOV 2019
Japan by Sea MAY 2019 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia DEC 2019
A FRIC A Japan Family Adventure JUN 2019 Waterways of Southeast Asia OCT 2019
Gorillas and the Maasai Mara AUG 2019 Nepal OCT 2019 Wild Kamchatka and Kuril Islands MAY 2020
Kilimanjaro Trek JUL 2019
Madagascar to Mauritius OCT 2020
Southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail JUL 2019
Southern Africa Family Adventure JUN 2019
Tanzania Field Seminar SEP 2020
* Trips indicated with an asterisk are not included in this issue due to their wait-list status. Visit our website for more information.
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N OR TH AMER I CA
Alaska’s Inside Passage AUG 2019
Baja Whale Watching FEB 2020
Canadian Rockies by Rail JUN 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
Costa Rica to Colombia APR 2019 Stanford Travel/Study experience will
Galápagos Expedition* JUL 2019 include:
Galápagos Expedition JUL 2020 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
Peru* APR 2019
after-hours tours
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 ND
N E W Z E A L A ND all the extras
Australia’s Kimberley MAY 2019
French Polynesia NOV 2019 You needn’t be a Stanford alum
to travel with us—and we offer trips
New Zealand by Air JAN 2020
to suit any age. Costs listed are
New Zealand Walk OCT 2019
per person, based on double
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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ACTIVE ADVENTURES How do you want to travel?
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snorkeling or gorilla tracking, these trips are
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their next vacation. Active Adventures offer
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feature Christian Sund; and visit millennia-old Norse sites
Travelers immerse themselves in the cul-
tures, traditions, sights, sounds and flavors
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Where do you want to go? Tim Duane, ’82, MS ’83, PhD ’89.
of both urban and rural landscapes as they Water Feature You’d better beluga it! Search for whales in
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explore one or more countries on their Archaeological
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journey through colorful, storied lands. Park or
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enjoy one-of-a-kind educational projects
Park
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and fun hands-on activities led by Stanford Park
Park Tasiilaq Ísafjördur
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8 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 YFocus: Florence Venice and the Unseen China
APR I L 6 TO 1 3, 2019 ( 8 D AYS )
Renaissance man. Traveling in the company of
Veneto A P R I L 8 T O 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 5 D AY S )
Putting our Fingar on it. Travel with Thomas
APRI L 6 T O 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 0 D AY S)
Florentine native, political science professor and Fingar, MA ’69, PhD ’77, a scholar of modern
La Serenissima. Wander among the canals and
journalist Roberto D’Alimonte, dive deep into China, on the trip he helped develop. Visit well-
twisting streets of this “most serene” city with
Florence’s history, from its culture, art and known and often bypassed sites that illuminate both
European history professor Paula Findlen. Also
architecture to its science, politics and religion. the past and the present, as well as the timeless.
enjoy specially arranged visits to the Basilica di San
A room with a view. Gain exclusive access to Buddhist stone carvings. Explore the vast and
Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, as well as a private
several of the city’s most beautiful and ornate fascinating Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. The
reception in a 17th-century Venetian palazzo.
family-owned Renaissance-era villas and palazzi. 1,000-plus caves and grottoes contain one of the
Mind-blowing craftsmanship. Visit the islands
Noble rot. Uncover centuries-old viticulture during largest collections in the world of Chinese Buddhist
of Murano, Burano and Torcello, famous for glass
a wine tasting visit to one of the vineyards belong- art from the late Northern Wei and Tang dynasties—
blowing and lace making since the 16th century,
ing to the Antinori family, Tuscan vintners whose tens of thousands of statues and stelae that began
and watch a gondola being built while learning
wine-making history began in the 14th century accumulating in the caves’ niches around 493 C.E.
about the great history of Venetian seafaring.
and continues to this day. Panda express. Stop at the Chengdu Panda
Beyond Venice. In the Veneto region, view the
Private parts. Experience in solitude the unclad Research Base and opt to meet and feed a panda.
Palladian villa, “La Rotonda,” in Vicenza; Giotto’s
splendor of Michelangelo’s David during a private, The classics. Take an optional post-trip extension
frescoes in Padua; and the spectacular alpine vistas
after-hours visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia. to visit renowned sites in Xi’an and Beijing, including
in Asolo. Meet with the locals, from farmers and
Food for thought. Explore Tuscany’s world-famous the Terra-cotta Army, the Forbidden City, and the
working-class Italians to aristocrats.
culinary traditions dining in Florence’s fine eateries. Great Wall.
C O S T : $8,695
C O S T : $6,995 C O S T : $7,995
Galleria dell’Accademia Beijing
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Pitti Capponi alle Arno Padua Burano Yangzhou
Nanjing
Rovinate
Oltrarno Piazzale Adriatic Shanghai
Boboli Gardens Michelangelo Sea
Chengdu
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 9Dutch Waterways Andalucia Hike Costa Rica to
APR I L 1 2 TO 2 2, 2019 ( 11 D AYS )
Tulip-mania. Attend the world’s largest flower
APRI L 1 3 T O 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 9 D AY S)
Quintessential Spain. This region of southern
Colombia
A P R I L 1 3 T O 2 4 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 2 D AY S )
auction in Aalsmeer and visit Keukenhof—80 acres Spain has it all: whitewashed towns, Moorish
Tropical treasures await. From the spectacular
of more than 7 million bulbs and 800 varieties of villages, incredible vistas, hillsides drenched with
reefs of Panama’s Isla Coiba to the lush rain forests
tulips—at the peak of the blooming season. the fragrances of spring blooms. Our faculty leader
of Costa Rica’s Corcovado and Manuel Antonio
The perfect size. We’ve chartered the 32-passen- Barbara Pitkin and trail expert Peter Watson will
National Parks, revel in the region’s abundant and
ger barge, MS Magnifique II, to ply the region’s walk us through this verdant, beautiful land’s rich
exotic terrestrial and marine biodiversity in the
scenic waterways, a labyrinth of locks and canals— political, cultural and religious past.
company of two Stanford faculty leaders, Scott
a truly unique and delightful cruising experience. Making tracks. Our vigorous daily hikes take us
Pearson and Joel Simon, ’74, MS ’84.
Tilting at windmills. Accompanied by faculty leader through open pastures, into river gorges and up to
Engineering ingenuity. Aboard our ship, the
Carolyn Lougee, delight in discovering historical the highest point of the local mountain range for a
Hebridean Sky, experience a daylight transit of the
treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike look across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco.
famed Panama Canal, a modern-world wonder.
through the countryside; be awed by the iconic Buen provecho! Enjoy farm-fresh picnics on the
Well-preserved. Meet with the indigenous Emberá
windmills of Kinderdijk; and view the works of trail every day and savor flavorful, iconic Andalucian
and Kuna tribal populations, and learn about their
Dutch and Flemish masters at major museums. cuisine at dinner, dishes that feature the region’s
customs and traditions.
Remembering the past. Visit Amsterdam’s superb hams, seafood, cheeses and olive oils.
Expand the experience. Take an optional pre-tour
Noordermarkt square, where the only mass protest All things holy. Observe the solemnity of Semana
extension to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
in Europe by non-Jews against the deportation of Santa (Holy Week) as we witness pageantry-rich
or a post-tour extension to Medellín and Bogotá.
Jews took place in February 1941. processions in towns and villages along our route.
C O S T : from $7,990
C O S T : from $9,695 C O S T : $8,595
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LA SIERRA DE Medellín Medellín
Atlantic GRAZALEMA Bogotá
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Rotterdam to Bogotá
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Burgundy Kimberley Britain
APR I L 2 8 TO MAY 9, 2019 ( 12 D AYS ) M AY 3 T O 1 7 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 5 D AYS) M AY 3 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 6 D AY S )
Give ’em the Aix! Stroll alongside European history Far out. Discover the Kimberley, widely acknowl- Back by popular demand. Cruise the Celtic, Irish
professor Carolyn Lougee through the colorful edged as one of the last remote regions on earth. and North Seas with Dr. Linda Paulson aboard the
streets of Aix-en-Provence, a city that’s a treasure Accompanied by faculty leader Elizabeth Hadly, Ocean Adventurer, exploring ancient sites that were
trove of art, architecture, brasseries and bistros, and be awed by a captivating land of towering cliffs and home to Stone Age dwellers, Celtic tribes, Saxon
open-air markets. It’s easy to see why this lovely city plunging waterfalls tucked away in the northwestern invaders and Norman conquerors.
famous for its fountains was such a magnet for corner of Australia. Larger than life. Visit Giant's Causeway with its
the impressionists. Wild things. Seek out turtles, whales, dolphins, 40,000 black basalt columns that, legend says,
Côtes du Rhone. Savor prize-winning vintages saltwater crocodiles and more than 100 species were laid by the Irish giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill (aka
during tastings at vineyards, and enjoy the glori- of birds that populate the region. Finn MacCool), when fighting a giant from Scotland.
ous views, stylish decor and cutting-edge facilities Ancient art. Marvel at the aboriginal paintings Solitary sanctuaries. Iona. Fair Isle. St. Kilda.
aboard our ship, the new Amadeus Provence. at Raft Point and on Bigge Island. Visit these remote wisps of islands where ancient
Les cow-boys! Enjoy a visit to a working ranch in By air, land and sea. Explore these remote areas pilgrims landed, seeking security, serenity and the
the Camargue—France’s cowboy country—and by helicopter, on foot and by Zodiac. Our comfort- sacred. An optional post-trip extension to the Faroe
watch a traditional Provençal bullfight where young able ship, the 65-passenger Coral Discoverer, gives Islands is available.
men try to pluck a cloth from between the horns of us access to pristine, inaccessible-by-road regions. For the birds. Observe huge colonies of puffins,
the bull before vaulting safely over an arena wall. Stretch it out. Opt for a post-trip extension to guillemots, kittiwakes, gannets and other seabird
C O S T : from $9,595 Arnhem Land, Kununurra and Bungle Bungle. species at the peak of the breeding season.
C O S T : from $14,580 C O S T : from $10,980
Shetland Islands to the Faroe Islands
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LOW ROCKS
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Tournus Ocean Bigge Island Flannan Islands Kirkwall Mousa
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CAMP CREEK
Mâcon Mitchell Falls CONSERVATION PARK St. Kilda SCOTLAND
Fair Isle
Careening Bay Hunter River Aberdeen
FRANCE Lyon Montgomery Reef PRINCE REGENT
Atlantic Staffa
North
NATURE RESERVE Ocean Iona Sea
Buccaneer Nares
Rhô n e R i v er
Archipelago Point Isle of Islay Edinburgh
ITALY Portrush
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
Le Pouzin Lacepede IRELAND K INGDOM Gjogv
Viviers Islands Talbot Bay Darwin
Arnhem Land I RELAND Isle of Man
Paris Saltee Islands Saksun
Kununurra Dunmore East ENGLAND Streymoy Eysturoy
Avignon Rousillon Broome
THE Skellig WALES
London Gásadalur
F RAN CE Arles Islands
Aix-en-Provence Mediterranean KIMBERLEY Falmouth/ Bour
AUSTRALIA
Marseille Broome Penzance Vágar Tórshavn Nólsoy
Sea Isles of Scilly Portsmouth
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M AY 5 TO 1 9, 2019 ( 15 D AYS )
Permission to come aboard. Join faculty leader
Walk Europe
M AY 8 T O 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 3 D AYS) M AY 2 6 T O J U NE 5 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AY S )
Thomas Fingar, MA ’69, PhD ’77, aboard the
A rich heritage revealed. Faculty leader Ed Steidle Legend of the sea. Sail aboard the magnificent,
deluxe Caledonian Sky for our memorable journey
will show us the huge impact this tiny country had three-masted Sea Cloud II, which beautifully recalls
through this nation of many islands.
on history—from its explorations to being a global the bygone era of cruising with style and elegance.
Old and new. Learn about ancient traditions during
empire in the 16th century. Sabor! Délicieux! Savor the superb foods and
visits to sacred temples, fortified castles and serene
A walker’s paradise. Alongside local expert Peter wines from some of the world’s most renowned
gardens, and experience modern culture at muse-
Watson, walk from unspoiled towns and villages culinary and wine-growing regions: Basque Country,
ums and art centers that highlight cutting-edge art
past gorgeous granite outcrops and through vine- San Sebastián, Brittany and Normandy.
and architecture.
yards, bucolic pastures and thick woodlands. Works of art surrounded by a work of art! Marvel
Memoirs of a geisha. Gain insight into the
(Walk level options available on several days.) at the superb collection and exhibits of postwar
mysterious, little-understood world of geishas
Be transported. At one of the Douro region’s and contemporary art on display at Frank Gehry’s
during a guest lecture by a former geisha and
quintas (port wineries), we’ll open our eyes and iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao in the heart
current proprietress of a geisha house, followed
palates to the riveting history and tasty vintages of northern Spain’s Basque Country.
by a performance.
of this sweet wine—in its very birthplace. Historic waters. Professor David Kennedy, ’63,
Extend the journey. Choose one of the optional
Through the ages. At Vale do Côa, marvel at its walks us through the rich history of these storied
post-trip extensions and opt to relax at a traditional
20,000-year-old paleolithic rock art, and conclude waters, ranging from Celtic and Viking explorations
ryokan (Japanese-style inn) or to explore the
in the modern city of Porto, a World Heritage site. to the Battle of Normandy in World War II.
bustling, cosmopolitan city of Tokyo.
C O S T : $8,895 C O S T : from $6,995
C O S T : from $10,995
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J U NE 12 TO 2 1, 2019 ( 10 D AYS )
Life is a cabaret. With Stanford music and German
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, culture and faculty leader Ed Steidle when joining them for
that runs along the border that once divided the city
and politics of this often misunderstood country included lunches and dinners and socializing during
and includes remnants of the Wall, reminders of the
from political scientist Stephen Krasner and pre-arranged get-togethers at charming local cafes.
trauma that the Wall inflicted upon all Berliners.
local experts. A votre santé !
C O S T : $6,995
C O S T : $7,495 C O S T : from $9,995
Istanbul Avignon
Pont du Gordes
Berlin BERLIN Gard L’Isle-sur- Paris
Potsdam Roussillon
Berlin Wall la-Sorgue FRANCE
Nîmes L uberon Valley
G E R M A NY Memorial
St. Rémy Vaugines
Mitte Cucuron
TURKEY Arles
Reichstag Gendarmenmarkt FRANCE
Schloss
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Platz Hilton
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Dalaman Göcek Marseille
Mediterranean Sea
to Dahlem and Wannsee districts
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by Rail Food and Wine Tuscany and Rome
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Awe-inspiring. Be awed by the glacier-sheared The finer things in life. Explore the connection of La dolce vita. Experience just how sweet life is as
cliffs, snowy peaks, cascading waterfalls and philosophy, literature and science to our daily lives we explore the hillside towns that dot the Italian
sapphire lakes of the Canadian Rockies—every with faculty leader Jeremy Sabol. Riviera and the pastoral Tuscan countryside with art
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
Just breathe. Take a deep breath of fresh, seminar with a lauded Master of Wine. marble quarries at Carrara high in the Apuan Alps;
mountain air and feel a sense of serenity sink in Classic and contemporary. Contrast traditional and ride bikes atop the fortified city walls of Lucca,
while viewing Lake Louise from the terrace of its techniques of wine making, gastronomy and archi- birthplace of famous composer Giacomo Puccini.
namesake chateau. tecture with visits to cutting-edge, Michelin-starred Opening heavenly gates. View the wealth of art
All aboard! Travel from Banff to Vancouver aboard restaurants; the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao; masterpieces found in the Vatican Museums and
The Rocky Mountaineer, enjoying one of the most and the Marques de Riscal winery in Rioja. Sistine Chapel during a visit.
scenic and spectacular rail rides in the world. C O S T : $8,895 C O S T : $9,995
C O S T : $10,995
A L B E R TA Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Santa
CANADA CANADA Lake BANFF Margherita
Louise NATIONAL Sauternes Portofino
Victoria Glacier PARK
YOHO NATIONAL PARK Bay of Biscay Cinque Terre
Banff Lucca I TA LY
Carrara
Calgary Florence
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Kamloops Banff Hot
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FRANCE Sea Siena Castello di
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BRITISH San Gargonza Adriatic
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Continental Divide Bilbao
of the Americas I TA LY
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Vancouver
Villabuena SPAIN
de Álava Ty r r h e n i a n
UNITED STATES Elciego
Logroño Rome
RIOJA Sea
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To the roof of Africa. Grab this opportunity to South American safari. Discover the Pantanal, A true classic. Voyage across the cobalt waters
embark on one of the world’s greatest adventures the largest freshwater wetland in the world of the Ionian, Mediterranean and Adriatic seas
and one of the most satisfying accomplishments of and a premier destination for wildlife viewing. aboard Le Lyrial in search of ancient civilizations
one’s life: trekking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Wet ’n wild. Explore this inundated plain with and exquisitely well-preserved island cities.
Africa’s highest peak and one of the world’s Professor Bob Siegel, ’76, MA ’77, MD ’90, A pilgrimage for the ages. Marvel at the ruins of
“Seven Summits.” enjoying unobstructed views of an incredible Delphi and imagine the ancient sanctuary’s marble
In good hands. Expert mountain guides lead us collection of fascinating creatures—from capybaras, monument and columns casting dramatic shadows
every step of the way on a nontechnical, nine-day caimans and jabiru storks to giant anteaters, howler over the Delphi landscape, creating an aura of
route to the summit via the Western Approach, monkeys and hyacinth macaws. celestial presence and evoking the Oracle.
reaching the 19,340-foot summit in daylight. Keep an eye out. Home to the magnificent jaguar, Venetian outreach. Gaze upon the unmistakably
As we ascend from lower to higher elevations, the Pantanal is the best place to catch sight of one Venetian architecture in the cities of Hvar and
we pass through the five biomes of Kilimanjaro, of these stunning and powerful, yet elusive, animals Dubrovnik, surrounded by immense fortifications
each with its own diverse array of flora and fauna. in their natural habitat. that helped preserve the cities’ legacies.
Learning as we keep on trekkin’. Along with Saddle up. Stay at a working cattle ranch and Born to a different era. Enjoy the company of
faculty leader and professor of energy resources learn how agriculture and conservation have joined classics professor Marsh McCall, a master at
engineering Margot Gerritsen, PhD ’97, marvel forces here to work hand in hand. bringing bygone civilizations to life through his
at Kilimanjaro’s lush forests and the massive Over the edge. Visit breathtaking Iguazu Falls on popular onsite readings of classic works and his
mountain’s unique volcanic and glacial geology. an optional post-trip extension. depth of knowledge about the ancient world.
C O S T : $9,995 C O S T : $9,295 C O S T : from $7,595
Venice C R OAT I A
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and Scotland aboard Rovos Rail J U LY 2 6 T O A U G U S T 3 , 2 0 1 9 ( 9 D AY S )
Around the fabled Golden Circle. Join husband-
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and-wife team, professors Pam Matson and Peter
Sentimental journey. With faculty leader Elaine Colonial courtliness. Relive bygone eras while Vitousek, environment and sustainability experts,
Treharne, traverse the Highlands on a two-night staying at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel and as we stop at Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur
journey aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman. In riding the Edwardian-style Rovos Rail luxury train. Geyser and Gulfoss, or “Golden Waterfall,” on this
addition, relive bygone eras on two day trips aboard Keep it down, jackass. At Boulder’s Beach near acclaimed route of geological highlights.
vintage private trains—to the summit of Snowdon, the Cape of Good Hope, observe rafts of African Into the heart of ice. Take a guided tour inside the
on the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway, and penguins, also known as jackass penguins for glacier, Langjökull; hop aboard a specially designed
across the Yorkshire moors. their loud, donkey-like bray. amphibian boat to see up close the massive ice-
Land of Lancelot. Explore Caernarfon and Conwy Long walk to freedom. With African studies bergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon as they float
castles in Wales, birthplace of the Arthurian legend professor Joel Samoff, visit Robben Island where peacefully out to sea; and check out the crystalline
and home to more castles per square mile than Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for some 27 years, structure of Harpa Concert Hall, inspired by Ice-
anywhere else in Europe. and Liliesleaf Farm, the once-secret headquarters land’s breathtaking landscapes.
Och aye. Observe and/or engage in a variety of of the ANC’s military wing. The heat is on! Soak in the therapeutic waters
robust Scottish pastimes, including clay-pigeon Dr. Livingston, I presume? In Zambia, cruise down of the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a mineral-rich
shooting, tartan weaving and whisky tasting. the Zambezi River in the wake of the legendary geothermal spa set in a black lava field. Sample
Hill and dale. Journey from the mountains of Scottish explorer to view massive Victoria Falls. “hot spring bread,” baked in the ground for 24
Snowdonia through the Yorkshire Dales to the Wild things. Go on safari in Botswana’s Okavango hours using geothermal heat exclusively!
peaks and valleys of the Scottish Highlands. Delta and South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
C O S T : $9,295
C O S T : $12,495 C O S T : from $15,995
Inverness
Boat of Garten
ZAMBIA
Aberdeen
Livingstone Barnafoss ICELAND
MOREMI GAME Victoria Falls Hraunfossar Húsafell
SCOTLAND RESERVE VATNAJÖKULL
Langjökull NATIONAL
Okavango
Atlantic Dundee Delta KRUGER THINGVELLIR PARK
Ocean NATIONAL NATIONAL Strokkur
B OTSWANA
Atlantic
Edinburgh PARK PARK Gullfoss
North NAMIBIA Jökulsárlón
U N I TE D Sea
Pretoria
SABI SABI Reykjavík The Golden SKAFTAFELL
KINGDOM PRIVATE GAME Circle NATIONAL PARK
Johannesburg RESERVE Blue Lagoon
NORTHERN
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WALES Cape Town In
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Maasai Mara AU G U ST 1 6 T O 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 1 D AYS)
When in Zagreb... Take a deep dive into the
the Caucasus
AU G U ST 9 TO 1 8, 2019 ( 10 D AYS ) A U G U S T 2 3 T O S E P T E M B E R 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 2 0 D AY S )
small, yet culturally rich, country of Croatia on a
Gorillas in the mist. Traveling with biological UNESCO unleashed. Accompanied by faculty
rare land-based itinerary led by Stanford English
anthropologist Jamie Jones, come face to face leader and former ambassador to Afghanistan
professor and Croatian native Ivan Lupić.
with some of the planet’s most endangered wild- (2009–2011), Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94, explore
Water world. Make a stop at Croatia’s oldest
life on a trek to view mountain gorillas and golden nine different UNESCO World Heritage sites as we
national park at Plitvice Lakes, where a network
monkeys, who make their home on the lush slopes travel through five wildly diverse countries on this
of 16 terraced lakes creates a magical landscape
of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. tailor-made, modern-day caravan.
of colorful waterfalls.
Pride of the savannah. Savor three days of safari A spin on the Silk Road. Visit the oases of
Games of thrones. Step into perfectly preserved
in the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan’s five ancient cities
amphitheaters on the Istrian Peninsula and explore
Kenya, where lions, cheetahs, elephants and zebras of Merv. Stroll through bustling bazaars and
medieval castles and Roman fortresses, including
roam freely. Also be on the lookout for vast herds marvel at an ancient observatory in Samarkand.
the palace of Emperor Diocletian in Split, which still
of wildebeest that traverse the plains during their Petroglyphs and petrol. In oil-rich Azerbaijan,
houses more than 3,000 residents within its walls.
annual migration. view ancient rock art in Gobustan National Park.
Dalmatian delights. Enjoy the sparkling waters of
Primarily primates. Continue the journey on an Eat, drink, pray. Conclude our adventure with a
the Adriatic coast and cruise to Hvar Island for a day
optional extension to lush Nyungwe Forest National Georgian feast, overflowing with flavorful food and
of wine and olive oil tastings. Walk the ancient city
Park where we will enjoy an ape’s-eye view of the marked by endless rounds of traditional toasts, and
walls of seaside Dubrovnik and feast on oysters
canopy on elevated walkways and can watch for a visit to Armenia’s distinctive stone churches.
on a private island in Mali Ston Bay.
chimpanzees as they swing through the treetops. C O S T : $11,995
C O S T : $8,795
C O S T : $15,695
Zagreb
UGANDA RUSSIA KAZAKHSTAN
K E N YA C ROATIA Aral Sea
Istria PLITVICE LAKES
Rovinj G EORGIA
NATIONAL PARK
Pula
VOLCANOES MAASAI MARA Caspian U ZBEKISTAN
NATIONAL NATIONAL Tbilisi Sea
BOSNIA AND Tashkent
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Nairobi HERZEGOVINA Yerevan Baku Samarkand
Zadar T URKMENISTAN
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NATIONAL
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PARK Dubrovnik AFGHANISTAN
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Mali Ston Bay
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Walk AU G U ST 2 7 T O SEPT EM BER 1 2 , 2 0 1 9
( 1 7 D AY S) Passage
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The “Wild West” of Iceland. Amid the comforts of
Ode to the muse. Tread the fertile farmland and the environmentally friendly yacht, Le Champlain, Front row, center. As we cruise aboard the MV
grassy trails of the Lake District, a verdant land that travel to the Icelandic Westfjords and Vigur Island, Alaskan Dream past carpets of rain forest as seals
inspired seminal works from such Lake Poets as home of the arctic fox, gyrfalcon and snowy owl. cavort shipside, be enlightened by faculty leader
William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Fara í viking! Cruise into narrow, chiseled fjords; Rob Jackson about Alaska’s wealth of natural riches.
Border walls of long ago. Learn about Rome’s gawk at the towering glaciated walls of Prins Water world. Sail far into Glacier Bay to witness
military presence in Britannia at the Housestead Christian Sund; and visit millennia-old Norse sites the “calving” of Margerie Glacier; have an up-close
settlement in the Northumberland section of in the company of environmental studies professor whale encounter while paddling a coastline kayak;
Hadrian’s Wall, a fortification started in 122 C.E. Tim Duane, ’82, MS ’83, PhD ’89. and watch waterfalls plummet down the 4,000-foot
Of tides and monks. After watching the trail to Holy You’d better beluga it! Search for whales in cliffs of narrow, glacially formed Tracy Arm Fjord.
Island emerge from the ocean as the tide recedes, Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, and enjoy a Fact totem. Walk along a forest path lined with
visit the monastery there where Cuthbert, one of guided hike through Gros Morne National Park in totem poles to a Haida longhouse, visit the only
Northumbria’s earliest saints, dwelled. Newfoundland, a geological wonderland of plate indigenous Tsimshian village in the U.S. and meet
He’s literal. Professor of European literature Charlie tectonics and a UNESCO World Heritage site. with a Tlingit (pronounced Kling’-kit) naturalist.
Junkerman brings to vivid life for us the language, Birds of a feather. Discover the bizarrely eroded Flukes and fur. Watch for breaching humpback
literature and lore born of the beautiful, storied lands sea stacks, arches and cliffs of the Mingan Archipel- whales as our ship plies the waters of Frederick
of Northern England. ago, a haven for such seabirds as puffins, razorbills, Sound, and keep an eye out for bears and deer
C O S T : $9,995 guillemots, terns and kittiwakes. while traveling by skiff along a pristine shoreline.
C O S T : from $14,980 C O S T : from $10,695
Holy Island GREENLAND Vigur Island Margerie Glacier
Glacier Bay
Tasiilaq Ísafjördur
GLACIER BAY
NATIONAL PARK
SCOTLAND Alnwick Juneau
Reykjavík Inian Islands Tracy Arm Fjord
Napasorsuaq
North Fjord ICELAND ALASKA
BRITISH
Sea SKÁLANES NATURE COLUMBIA
Hadrian's Prins Christian
Wall AND HERITAGE CENTRE Frederick Sound
Sund Lake
Durham Vigur Sitka
CANADA Atlantic Mývatn
Pac
Island CANADA
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Ocean
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York n Thorne Bay
MISTY
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Sea Saguenay Höfn FJORDS
ENGLAND MORNE Reykjavík Kasaan Ketchikan NATIONAL
Québec Gaspé NATIONAL Jökulsárlón MONUMENT
Manchester City PARK Kirkjubaejarklaustur Metlakatla
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Switzerland Seminar World War I I
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Stuff of legend. With Travel/Study favorite Ed Back to school. Enjoy three days of on-campus Easy does it. Follow the path of Easy Company,
Steidle, get up close and personal with legendary workshops with Professor Bill Durham, ’71, before made famous by the book and HBO series,
Alpine peaks such as the Matterhorn, Jungfrau and traveling to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. Band of Brothers, on this remarkable exploration
Eiger, and explore the charming lakeside cities of Compare notes. Unlike other Travel/Study trips, of some of the most famous battles and sites of
Lucerne and French-speaking Lausanne. our Field Seminar has Stanford sophomores travel- World War II. We’ll also stop at major monuments
Heidi-ho. Channel the iconic Swiss miss on hikes ing alongside the alumni. Learn from the students’ and commemorative cemeteries.
across edelweiss-speckled meadows, stopping presentations and participate in lively intellectual From A to Z. Begin in Aldbourne, England, the
along the way to enjoy fondue in a cozy local stübli. exchanges during daily discussions. pre-D-Day training location for Allied troops; travel
Winter is coming. Take Europe’s highest aerial Evolution of evolution. Few places on earth are on through the European Front; and conclude in
cableway from Zermatt up 12,500 feet to high- as illustrative of biological evolution and adaptation Zell am See, Austria, which was the site of the last
alpine slopes where the snow never melts and as the Galápagos Islands. See the evidence that battles of the war in Europe.
the Swiss ski team trains year-round. solidified Darwin’s concepts, as present today as In the know. Accompanied by faculty leader James
By any means necessary. Travel by gondola, when he voyaged there more than 180 years ago. Sheehan, ’58, and expert local battlefield guides,
funicular, cable car, bus, boat, underground elevator A modern-day Beagle. Unlike in Darwin’s day, our we’ll enjoy VIP access to sites not offered on other
and train, including the world’s steepest cog-wheel expedition ship, La Pinta, is luxuriously appointed tours, as well as have the chance to view videos of
train and “slowest express train.” and ideal for cruising the Galápagos in comfort. oral histories given by those who were there.
C O S T : from $12,795 C O S T : $10,295 C O S T : $8,995
Zürich
G A L Á PA G O S U NITED T HE
SWITZERLAND ISLANDS Genovesa Galápagos K INGDOM N ETHERLANDS
FRANCE Quito Aldbourne Eindhoven
Lucerne
Mount Pilatus Equator London G ERMANY
Bartolomé
Sombrero ECUADOR Portsmouth B ELGIUM
Santiago Chino Islet
L AVA U X Interlaken Bastogne Clervaux
Wengen Baltra Bayeux
Lausanne
Lauterbrunnen
Schilthorn Eiger
Andermatt
Santa South Plaza Utah L UXEMBOURG
Jungfrau Cruz Beach Ouistreham
Ettlingen Berchtesgaden
Ouchy Haguenau
Montreux Mürren Santa San Cristóbal Omaha Dachau
Lake Fé Beach
Geneva Gimmelwald Munich
Zell
Geneva ITALY
Pacif
F RANCE am See
Zermatt ic Ocean Española SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA
Matterhorn
Gornergrat
ITALY
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SE PT EMBE R 9 TO 2 0, 2019 ( 12 D AYS )
From north to south... Accompany faculty
O C T O B ER 2 T O 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 0 D AY S)
Circumnavigate Sicily. Travel aboard the
Prague to Berlin
O CT O B E R 5 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 4 D AY S )
leader Roberto D’Alimonte and walk expert Peter sleek, new Le Bougainville with classics professor
Prague. Become immersed in the charming Czech
Watson on this colorful autumnal walk through Italy’s and Travel/Study icon Marsh McCall, calling upon
capital with historian Norman Naimark, ’66, MA
exquisite Lake District, starting in the northern alpine several of Sicily’s most inviting towns and cities,
’68, PhD ’72. Visit Hradc̆any, the world’s largest
mountains and ending in the Lombardy region’s including Monreale, Palermo and Taormina, and
castle district; take a boat ride on the Vltava;
sunnier climes to the south. ancient sites such as Agrigento and Segesta.
and admire the 19th-century architecture of the
…by land and lake. Walk amid verdant pastures, Nexus of the known world. Discover what has
Bohemian spa town of Karlovy Vary.
hike along mountain ridges, sail across sparkling made Sicily such a magnet for archaeologists,
Dresden. Tour the baroque Pillnitz Castle and
lakes (walk level options available on several days). strewn as it is with remnants left by the island’s
the Meissen porcelain museum and go wine tasting
The march of history. Lap up the long colorful numerous conquerors over the millennia: the
at Wackerbarth Castle, once known for the lavish
history of the region—from the Roman poet Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs,
parties of the Saxon court.
Catullus to Charlemagne to Clooney—on visits to Normans, Germans, Savoyards, French, British
Berlin. Visit Sanssouci, summer palace of Frederick
luxurious palazzi, storied castles, island sanctuaries and most recently Italians (the Romans again!).
the Great; explore Museum Island; and pause to
and churches with Renaissance masterpieces. Begin and end in Malta. While in Malta, where
reflect at the Berlin Wall Memorial, a reminder of
Food for thought. Devour local breads, cheeses, our voyage begins and ends and itself a crossroad
Central Europe’s postwar trauma.
meats, olive oils and wine at daily trailside picnic of cultures, view the prehistoric Ggantija Temples on
Kraków. Join Professor Naimark on a post-trip
lunches, and continue the feasting during leisurely its island of Gozo and check out the ancient ruins
extension to Kraków that includes a visit to the
dinners at charming trattorias at day’s end. and monuments found around Valletta.
Auschwitz concentration camp.
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Lake Trapani Monreale Palermo Potsdam
to K
Maggiore Lake Lake Como Segesta rak
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Borromean
Piano
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Lake Orta Lugano
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Sea POLAND
Malcesine
Orta San Monte Isola Syracuse
Gargnano GERMANY Meissen
Giulio Bergamo
Sulzano Lake Dresden Pillnitz
Garda Cordevigo
Med
Milan Sirmione iterranean Sea
Verona
Gozo
Mgarr Melnik
I TA LY M A LTA CZECHIA
Malta Valletta Prague
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Southeast Asia O C T O B ER 1 2 T O 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 ( 1 4 D AY S)
Eye candy. During our stay in Kathmandu,
O CT O B E R 1 3 T O 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 ( 9 D AY S )
O C T O B E R 8 TO 2 3, 2019 ( 16 D AYS ) Dutch treats. Enjoy a specially arranged visit to the
visit the giant stupa of Swayambunath with its Rijksmuseum’s research library, before-hours entry
A flowing lifeline. Cruise the waters of Vietnam, all-seeing eyes of Buddha, and Kumari Ghar, to the Rembrandt House Museum and a private
Laos and Cambodia, stopping at the villages that residence of the city’s “living goddess.” cheese-tasting—all in the company of European his-
are dependent on the rivers for economic, social Ain’t no mountain high enough. Take a once-in- tory professor Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87.
and spiritual survival, and meeting the inhabitants. a-lifetime flight-seeing tour across the Himalayas, Fine tuning. After a behind-the-scenes tour of the
Pak it all in. During our stay in the charming, idyllic passing within a mile of Mount Everest. Dutch National Opera and Ballet, sit back and enjoy
village of Luang Prabang, cruise up the Mekong Mountain greenery. Accompanied by faculty leader a performance there.
River and visit the Pak Ou Caves, two limestone Judith Goldstein, explore tropical Pokhara, sur- Counter culture. Learn about Amsterdam’s pro-
caves that house thousands of Buddha images. rounded by thick forest, emerald-hued lakes and gressive approach to social issues talking with the
Ancient and modern capitals. Explore the the Annapurna massif. Also enjoy a wildlife safari owner of a “coffeeshop” and with activists at the
ancient capital and archaeological site of Angkor through the Chitwan National Park jungle. Prostitution Information Center.
with Professor David Freyberg, MS ’77, PhD ’81. In the footsteps of the Dalai Lama. On a post- Piece of work. View Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl
In sharp contrast, take in the bustle of modern trip extension to the headquarters of the Tibetan Earring and other masterpieces at the Mauritshuis
Hanoi and marvel at its blend of contemporary Government in Exile in Dharamsala in northern India, Royal Picture Gallery on a day trip to The Hague.
and ancient architecture. visit the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives with On the waterfront. Experience this charming city
Classic cruising. Our ship, the Aqua Mekong, its priceless manuscripts smuggled out of Tibet of waterways from canal level during a cruise
is the ideal vessel for navigating this famous river. during the Dalai Lama’s escape. aboard a classic, early-20th-century salon boat.
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Luang Hanoi Ha Long
Prabang Bay Dharamsala
BURMA CHINA T HE AMSTERDAM
V IETNAM Delhi N ETHERLANDS Grand Hotel Amrâth
L AOS N E PA L Royal Palace
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Sea Reap Quarter
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Tan Chau Ho Chi Minh City
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Mediterranean Sultanates O CT O B E R 2 6 T O NO V E M B E R 7 , 2 0 1 9
( 1 3 D AY S )
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Tailor-made trekking. We went to New Zealand
A sailing ship par excellence! Embark the majes- Anything you can Dubai can do better. Whether ourselves to create this bespoke itinerary filled with
tic, three-masted sailing yacht, Le Ponant, for an the world’s tallest tower, the only indoor ski slope high points of its legendary Great Walks, including
exciting voyage to a dazzling array of islands and in the Middle East or a palm tree-shaped housing helicopter and charter fights that will provide us
mainland ports in the Western Mediterranean. complex in the sea, Dubai’s is tops. easy access to remote locations.
Tapestries of civilization. With historian Caroline Behind the veil. With faculty leader Abbas Milani, The planet’s jewel. Many seasoned travelers call
Winterer, ponder the confluence of cultures that learn about Islam’s rich traditions at Dubai’s Sheikh New Zealand the most picturesque place they’ve
has left its mark on the coasts of Spain, France and Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding and ever been. Discover why as we walk its coastal
Italy over the centuries during our visits to prehis- at Doha’s I.M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art. trails, thick rain forests and alpine ridges with
toric settlements, ancient Greek and Roman ruins, Of mosques and minarets. Be awed by Abu Stephan Graham, MS ’64, PhD ’76, dean of the
medieval fortresses, Moorish castles and modern Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which features the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.
art museums. world’s largest hand-knotted carpet, and marvel at First encounter. At Ship Cove during our Queen
Imprints on history. Learn more about such historic Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, home to Charlotte Track, hear about the initial anchoring of
figures as Napoleon Bonaparte, born in Corsica and the world’s largest chandelier. Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour there in 1770—
exiled to Elba, and architect Antoní Gaudi, whose Bridging the Gulf. Step back in time at Oman’s when Maori and Europeans met for the first time.
unique designs in the 19th century continue to ancient oasis town of Nizwa, whose animal souk Best “sound track” ever. Travel by water taxi to the
shape the Barcelona skyline today. appears to have been frozen in time. start of our hike along the Milford Track, marveling
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FRANCE Nice I TA LY IRAN
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Marseille BAHRAIN Kaiteriteri
Mount Arthur Motuara Island
Portoferraio
Céret Elba Persian Ta s m a n Nelson
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Bahla Nizwa
Kepler Track
Lake Wakatipu ic Ocean
SOUTH ISLAND
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