List of Trips

Sea Rivers/Lakes Land/Rail Sports Family Spring Break

May 31, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013
Himalayan Kingdoms

Study Leader(s): Kevin Caffrey

Journey to the “rooftop of the world” to explore the ancient kingdoms of the majestic Himalayas—Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Jun 1, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013
Mongolia: Land of the Blue Sky

Study Leader(s): Mark Elliott

This journey provides a quintessential glimpse of Mongolia’s ancient history, nomadic way of life, and dramatic landscapes.
Jun 2, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013
Spain and Portugal aboard Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s): Tom Conley; Verena Conley

On this extraordinary cruise aboard the beautiful Sea Cloud II, soak up the rich history of the Iberian Peninsula.
Jun 4, 2013 - Jun 19, 2013
The Balkans Unveiled

Study Leader(s): David F. Elmer

Join fellow alumni on an introduction to the gorgeous mosaic formed by seven fascinating Balkan countries.
Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 18, 2013
Exploring Iceland

Study Leader(s): David Aguilar

It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 300,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks.
Jun 11, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013
Tanzania Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Study Leader(s): Daniel Lieberman

Experience East Africa’s most rewarding wildlife viewing destinations. Limited gorilla permits available. Book early!
Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 27, 2013
Croatia's Idyllic Islands and Dalmatian Coast on Corinthian

Study Leader(s): Peter W. Galbraith

Begin in Croatia exploring the medieval splendors of Dubrovnik then travel to Kotor in Montenegro, Korcula Island, Split, and Hvar.
Jun 21, 2013 - Jul 2, 2013
Changing Tides of History:
Cruising the Baltic Sea on Le Boréal

Study Leader(s): Michael Shinagel

Enjoy specially arranged talks by Mikhail Gorbachev and Lech Walesa. Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic States and the imperial riches of St. Petersburg, with nine nights aboard Le Boréal. Visit Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Gdansk and Copenhagen.
Jun 26, 2013 - Jul 7, 2013
A China Family Tour of Classical Highlights, Pandas & Yangzi River

Study Leader(s): Erez Manela

This family tour explores China’s magnificent history and culture, amazing travelers of all ages.
Jul 27, 2013 - Aug 3, 2013
Alaska Under the Midnight Sun

Study Leader(s): Michael B. McElroy

From the wilds of Denali National Park in Alaska’s interior to the rugged seacoast of Kenai Fjords National Park, delight in the sights of the stunning Alaska Range and Mount McKinley.
Jul 29, 2013 - Aug 8, 2013
Great Lakes Grand Discovery on Yorktown

Study Leader(s): Thomas Dingman, Dean of Freshman

From vibrant Toronto to beautiful Duluth, venture through the lakes and transit the canals of the mighty inland seas of North America.
Sep 21, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013
Sicily by Sea on Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s): Michael McCormick

Circumnavigate the fascinating island of Sicily and explore its ancient Greek and Roman splendors.
Oct 5, 2013 - Oct 19, 2013
Legendary Turkey

Study Leader(s): Martin Puchner

From Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and the dramatic Turquoise Coast where you board privately chartered gulet yachts for a distinctive four-day voyage, Turkey engages and beguiles.
Oct 9, 2013 - Oct 22, 2013
Prague to Paris aboard River Cloud II

Study Leader(s): John Stewart

Explore two of Europe’s classic cities—Prague and Paris. Cruise from Nuremberg to Strasbourg on the Main and Rhine Rivers aboard the elegant River Cloud II, then continue from Strasbourg to Paris aboard the TGV, France’s high-speed rail train.
Oct 13, 2013 - Oct 24, 2013
Exploring the Holy Land: Israel and Palestine

Study Leader(s): Carol Saivetz

Explore the biblical, archaeological, and cultural heritage of the stunningly beautiful Holy Land.
Oct 14, 2013 - Oct 20, 2013
On Hallowed Ground: Turning Points of the Civil War

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Based in Washington and Richmond, this custom-designed study tour recounts the great turning points of the Civil War.
Oct 16, 2013 - Nov 1, 2013
Vietnam & Cambodia with the Mekong River

Study Leader(s): Patrice Higonnet

Vietnam and Cambodia—old French Indochina—are culturally linked, striking a balance between communism, capitalism, Buddhism, bygone colonialism and feudalism.
Oct 25, 2013 - Nov 2, 2013
An Insider's Rome

Study Leader(s): Harvey Cox

Take an insider's look at Rome from the Borghese Gallery to the Vatican.
Dec 26, 2013 - Jan 5, 2014
Tanzania Family Safari

Study Leader(s): Brian D. Farrell

This trip has it all for your family— amazing wildlife, extraordinary cultures, and activities for all ages, including community service exchange.
Jan 1, 2014 - Jan 17, 2014
India's Holy River Ganges on Bengal Ganga

Study Leader(s): Diana Eck

During a nine-day riverboat journey from Kolkata to Simaria, enjoy a panoply of Muslim and colonial-era architecture, Hindu culture, Buddhist temples, the daily rituals of village life, and beautiful, unspoiled countryside.
Jan 15, 2014 - Jan 23, 2014
Hawaiian Stars: Observatories & Natural Wonders

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Star-gazers have long flocked to Hawaii’s volcanic mountaintops to probe the heavens. During this program enjoy special access to a variety of Hawaii’s observatories and research facilities, where an array of astronomical cameras, telescopes, and computing facilities searches the sky for new asteroids, comets, variable stars, and other celestial objects.
Jan 17, 2014 - Jan 26, 2014
Amazon River Expedition on La Amitista

Study Leader(s): Zarin Machanda

Begin in historic Lima, Peru and then cruise into one of the earth’s most exotic natural realms and our planet’s largest rainforest ecosystem.
Jan 19, 2014 - Jan 31, 2014
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal aboard Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s): To be announced

On the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal, celebrate natural wonders and man-made marvels on a cruise aboard Sea Cloud II from Costa Rica, through the Isthmus of Panama.
Jan 26, 2014 - Feb 7, 2014
The World of the Maya: Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Linking together legendary archaeological sites such as Palenque, Tikal, Calakmul, Tulúm, and Chichen Itza, this itinerary also links ancient Mayan architecture and carvings with the people who inhabit these areas today.
Jan 31, 2014 - Feb 13, 2014
Expedition to Antarctica

Study Leader(s): David Aguilar

Round trip Buenos Aires airfare, all gratuities, and port taxes included! Experience the White Continent in its unspoiled state, accompanied by the ship’s expert team of naturalists. Also, spend two nights in vibrant Buenos Aires.
Feb 18, 2014 - Feb 24, 2014
Carnevale Traditions in Venice

Study Leader(s): Leo Damrosch; Joyce Van Dyke

Explore the history of the pre-lenten festival of Carnevale, celebrated since at least the 15th century, during the days leading up to the revelry.
Feb 20, 2014 - Mar 2, 2014
Tahiti and French Polynesia on M.S. Paul Gauguin

Study Leader(s): James Simpson

Airfare from Los Angeles included! Daily shore excursions at an additional cost. Experience this earthly paradise and its spectacular shores that have beckoned travelers for centuries during this nine-night sojourn to Tahiti and French Polynesia.
Mar 10, 2014 - Mar 23, 2014
Exploring Myanmar: The Land of the Golden Pagoda

Study Leader(s): Peter Bol

Now is a very interesting and exciting time to visit. Even with the recent developments it seems as though you have stepped back 30 years in time.
Mar 24, 2014 - Apr 5, 2014
Grand South Africa featuring Rovos Rail

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Travel to South Africa to discover a world of stunning physical beauty, wildlife of astonishing abundance and diversity, and daunting contemporary challenges.
Apr 25, 2014 - May 9, 2014
Turkish Treasures

Study Leader(s): To be announced

From splendid Istanbul and stunning Mt. Nemrut to southeastern Turkey’s Bible lands and Cappadocia’s surreal landscape, enjoy a broad view of a fascinating nation.
Apr 29, 2014 - May 10, 2014
Elbe River Cruise: Prague to Berlin on Swiss Ruby

Study Leader(s): Robert J. Kiely

The Elbe River traverses a land filled with captivating treasures—enticing cities, terraced vineyards, fortress-crowned crags, and the spectacular gorges of Saxon Switzerland.
May 7, 2014 - May 20, 2014
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun on Caledonian Sky

Study Leader(s): Helen Hardacre

Discover a Japan that few visitors see, venturing beyond the bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto to the tranquil historic and artistic quarters of Kanazawa and Hagi, and the island worlds of Miyajima and Sado aboard Caledonian Sky.
May 17, 2014 - May 30, 2014
Moroccan Discovery

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, exploring a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people.
May 19, 2014 - Jun 8, 2014
The Ultimate Silk Road Journey: From Xian to Istanbul

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Set out on a modern-day caravan over the old Silk Road from its origins in the middle of China through the mountains and deserts of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, and on through vibrant Turkey, following the path of merchants who brought with them exotic goods, sweeping belief systems, and new forms of architecture, agriculture, music and art.
May 22, 2014 - May 30, 2014
Inside the Russian Space Program

Study Leader(s): David Aguilar

Journey outside of Moscow to Star City, the formerly secret training facility for Soviet cosmonauts, where today space travelers from all over the world prepare for their flights.
May 27, 2014 - Jun 10, 2014
Machu Picchu to the Galapagos

Study Leader(s): Jeffrey Quilter

They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu and the fascinating Galapagos Islands.
Jul 16, 2014 - Jul 26, 2014
Waterways of Russia aboard Volga Dream

Study Leader(s): Julie Buckler, Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures and of Comparative Literature; Department Chair of Slavic Languages and Literatures

See the highlights of Russia’s two great cultural capitals, Moscow and St. Petersburg, and cruise the Volga River for seven nights.
Aug 2, 2014 - Aug 14, 2014
Voyage to the Arctic Circle: Iceland to Greenland on M.S. L’Austral

Study Leader(s): James McCarthy

Journey from Iceland, a land of unparalleled geological riches, to the beautiful, rugged West Coast of Greenland, the world’s largest island, and the rarely visited Arctic Circle.
Sep 8, 2014 - Sep 16, 2014
Paris to Provence: Cruising the Rhone aboard Amadeus Symphony

Study Leader(s): Sidney & Cynthia Verba

This French sojourn features two nights in Paris, travel aboard the TGV high-speed train from the Rhône Valley, and a cruise through the Burgundy, Beaujolais, and Provence wine regions. Visit Arles, Avignon, Orange and Lyon.
Sep 13, 2014 - Sep 25, 2014
Symphony on the Blue Danube: A Classical Music Cruise

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Visit six countries and up to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites on this music-themed journey featuring three nights each in Kraków and Prague and a five-night cruise on the legendary Danube.
Sep 27, 2014 - Oct 11, 2014
Paradores & Pousadas: Lodgings of Spain & Portugal

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas: medieval monasteries, historic fortresses, and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of the region.
Oct 23, 2014 - Nov 9, 2014
Southern Africa Odyssey

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Capture the magnificence, astonishing beauty, and consummate adventure of four distinct nations.

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