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Travel Planner 2018 upcoming trips
2019 sneak peek
Whom will you meet?
From the remote reaches of Western Australia
to the opera houses of Germany and Austria
and from the iconic sites of America’s civil
rights movement to the sacred monuments of
Bhutan, Stanford Travel/Study brings you to
incredible and meaningful places around the
world and introduces you to the people who
know them best.
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 2019.
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Experience the extraordinary on one of these stand-out trips
Travel with a Twist Classics Revisited
Canadian Heli-Hiking Cruising the Danube
Transported by helicopter to some of the most pristine, Our 2018 cruise up the Danube celebrates Travel/Study’s
spectacular wilderness areas of British Columbia’s 50 years of providing Stanford alumni with faculty-led tours
Purcell Mountains, our hikers spend their days amid to familiar and far-flung destinations. Our Danube River
soaring peaks, sparkling glaciers and wildflower- programs were among the first and most popular. Make
carpeted meadows, then enjoy relaxing nights history with us as we cruise from Budapest to Salzburg!
steeped in luxury. SE E PA GE 1 7 SEE PAGE 16
Civil Rights Route Great Lakes
Travelers on this stirring sojourn through four southern What’s so great about a cruise on the Great Lakes?
states will be left with indelible memories as we visit More than one can imagine: Niagara Falls, for starters.
such iconic and revered sites of the civil rights move- A firsthand look at the Lakes’ intricate systems of canals
ment as Little Rock High School, the Edmund Pettis and locks. Mesmerizing museums. History-rich towns.
Bridge and the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther And stunning, pristine bays and islands. Any more
King, Jr., was murdered. SE E PA GE 1 5 questions? SEE PAGE 17
Great War Centenary Mississippi River
This itinerary marking the end of World War I a hundred Launched in 2015, the Queen of the Mississippi
years ago takes us to battlefields, museums and continues the tradition of classic Mississippi River
cemeteries of the Great War in Northern France, with paddlewheel riverboats and our tradition of cruising down
a special focus on American soldiers’ actions that the “Big Muddy,” starting in Memphis and stopping at
helped end the conflict. We also visit Versailles antebellum mansions and historic river towns en route
where the treaty was signed. SE E PA GE 2 2 to New Orleans. SEE PAGE 11
Opera in the Lands of Mozart and Wagner Rhine River Family Adventure
Seattle Opera’s long-time general director, Speight Family activities abound on this Rhine River cruise from
Jenkins, helped design this thrilling trip to Austria Basel to Amsterdam! Our cruise aboard the sleek new
and Germany’s operatic hot spots—from Vienna and MS Amadeus Silver III not only captures the storied river’s
Salzburg to Bayreuth and Berlin. Along the way, we’ll natural beauty and the rich pasts of towns along its shores
attend four operas, tour famous opera houses and but also recalls Travel/Study’s very first trip in 1968.
visit palaces and museums. SE E PA GE 1 3 SEE PAGE 31
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in 2018
Far and Away Above and Beyond
Bhutan Along the Mekong
Bhutan, a kingdom of cliffside monasteries and temples Our four-night cruise past remote Cambodian villages
set amid stunning landscapes, is a truly enlightened land aboard the exquisitely appointed Aqua Mekong (with a
with a Gross National Happiness Index. Recently, a special Michelin-starred chef!) is just one highlight of this popular
Stanford Law School project played a role in Bhutan’s trip to Southeast Asia. We also visit bustling Hanoi and
transition from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy. languid Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and amazing Angkor
S E E PA G E 2 1 Wat in Cambodia. SEE PAGE 23
Kingdom of Tonga Wales, England and Scotland by Rail
Nothing says South Pacific like the island nation of Tonga. Our fascinating rail ramble through Great Britain puts
Made up of 170 mostly uninhabited islands, it’s a tropical us aboard a narrow-gauge train, a steam train and the
paradise of coral reefs rife with wildlife, white sand beaches luxurious Belmond Royal Scotsman as we cross verdant
and lush interiors. Snorkel amid humpback whales, and landscapes, tour ancient castles and abbey ruins,
find out just how important coconuts are to Tongans! visit market towns, try some fly-fishing and sample
S E E PA G E 1 8 a Scotch whiskey or two. SEE PAGE 17
Mongolia Western Australia by Air
A visit to the steppes of Mongolia is a trip back in time. Traveling by chartered twin turbo-prop airplane, we’ll
From attending the centuries-old Naadam Festival in get to see many of the far-flung natural treasures of this
Karakorum with archers and equestrians to spending three striking, largely undiscovered region of Australia—a land
nights in a ger (yurt) camp in the Gobi Desert, you’ll see a filled with baobab trees, pearl farms, wacky rock forma-
way of life that is strikingly different and utterly beautiful. tions, prolific coral reefs, aboriginal cave art and more.
S E E PA G E 1 6 SEE PAGE 12
Silk Road
Embark on one of the world’s most epic journeys…and
finish in 16 days. Traverse the vast, 2,000-mile-long route
of the Silk Road across China on a modern-day caravan to
explore the very monasteries, mosques and bazaars that
traders, pilgrims and adventurers passed in ancient times.
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Chart your course in 2018.
E UROP E AND T URKE Y
Around Sicily OCT 2018 Greenland to Iceland JUN 2018 Scandinavia JUL 2018
Burgundy and the Loire Valley MAY 2018 Iceland Family Adventure JUL 2018 Spain and Portugal by Sea MAY 2018
Camino de Santiago Walk JUN 2018 Literary London SEP 2018 Tuscany Family Adventure JUN 2018
Catalunya Food and Wine APR 2018 Northern Europe by Sea AUG 2018 Tuscany Seminar OCT 2018
Cinque Terre Hike APR 2018 Opera in the Lands of Tuscany, Umbria and Rome MAY 2018
Cruising the Danube JUL 2018 Mozart and Wagner MAY 2018 Wales, England and Scotland
Dutch Waterways APR 2018 Path of the Vikings AUG 2019 by Rail JUL 2018
Focus: Berlin APR 2018 Path to Rome Walk MAY 2018 Wild and Ancient Britain MAY 2018
Focus: Berlin JUN 2019 Provence Walk OCT 2018 Wild and Ancient Britain MAY 2019
Great War Centenary OCT 2018 Rhine River Family Adventure JUL 2018
T HE M I D D L E E A S T
AND EGYPT
Nile FEB 2019
AS IA AND T HE FAR E AS T
Along the Mekong OCT 2018 Silk Road AUG 2018
Bhutan SEP 2018 Southeast Asia Family Adventure DEC 2018
Central Asia’s Golden Road AUG 2018 Unseen Japan NOV 2018
A FR IC A Mongolia JUL 2018 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia JAN 2019
Seychelles and Madagascar OCT 2018
Southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail JUL 2018
Sudan JAN 2019
Tanzania Safari JUN 2018
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N OR TH AM ER I CA
Alaska's Inside Passage JUN 2018
Canadian Heli-Hiking JUL 2018
Civil Rights Route JUN 2018
Columbia and Snake Rivers SEP 2018
Great Lakes JUL 2018
Great Northwest Passage AUG 2018
The Mighty Five: Utah’s
National Parks JUN 2018
M EX ICO , C ENT R A L A M E R I C A
AND T HE CA R I BB E A N Mississippi River MAY 2018
Costa Rica, the Panama Canal Path of the Vikings AUG 2019
and Colombia APR 2019 Polar Bear Expedition NOV 2018
Railways of New England SEP 2018
S O U T H A M E R I CA AND
T HE G A L Á PA G OS I S L AND S
Amazing Argentina OCT 2018
Did you know?
Amazon and Machu Picchu SEP 2018 Whichever journey you choose, your
Colombia APR 2018 Stanford Travel/Study experience will
Costa Rica, the Panama Canal include:
lectures by renowned Stanford
and Colombia APR 2019
faculty and scholars
Galápagos Expedition JUL 2018 luxury accommodations and
Galápagos Expedition JUL 2019 travel
Galápagos Family Adventure JUN 2018 exclusive, insider access and
Galápagos Family Adventure JUN 2019 after-hours tours
Galápagos Field Seminar SEP 2018 like-minded travelers and savvy
Galápagos Field Seminar SEP 2019 local guides
Peru Family Seminar JUN 2018 attentive, experienced Stanford
tour managers
airport transfers, gratuities and
all the extras
T HE SO U T H PA C I F I C , T HE ANTARC T IC
A US TR AL IA A N D
N EW Z EA L A ND Antarctica Expedition JAN 2019 You needn’t be a Stanford alum
Australia's Kimberley MAY 2019 to travel with us—and we offer trips
to suit any age. Costs listed are
Kingdom of Tonga AUG 2018
per person, based on double
Micronesia Expedition MAR 2019 occupancy. For answers to
New Zealand JAN 2019 frequently asked questions, visit:
Western Australia by Air MAY 2018 For a listing of trips by alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq
date, go to page 35.
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Choose your adventure.
ACTIVE ADVENTURES How do you want to travel?
Whether it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, Look for these four icons to find a trip that lets you
snorkeling or gorilla tracking, these trips are travel in (your) style.
for travelers looking to add an active twist
to their next vacation. Active Adventures
What do you want to learn?
offer both an exciting outdoor experience
Check out these fun “snapshots” of the type of
and the comfort and luxury that are Travel/
Study hallmarks. experiences you can expect on each journey.
Every trip includes a faculty guide, a Stanford scholar
CLASSIC JOURNEYS
Cr uising the
Longing to recapture the romantic, golden
who’s an expert on the region. Look for their names in Danube
red to get an idea of their backgrounds and unique JULY 3 T O 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 (1 3 DAY S )
age of travel? Journey to superb destina- perspectives. Visit our website for more information
Second is the best. Not only is the majestic
Danube the second-longest river in Europe, running
tions in the lap of luxury aboard intimate on these engaging and erudite faculty leaders. more than 1,770 miles and passing through 10
countries, but a cruise on the Danube is also the
cruise ships, vintage railcars, charming second river trip that Travel/Study ever offered!
riverboats and private aircraft. A cruise to remember. Enjoy eight nights aboard
the elegant and intimate Royal Crown, the ideal
Where do you want to go? vessel for our commemorative journey along this
EXPLORATIONS BY LAND ArArchaeological site or other man-made feature legendary river. Also enjoy the company and erudite
scholarship of our two Stanford faculty leaders,
Travelers immerse themselves in the cul- Park
Parkoror
other natural
other feature
natural feature Scott Pearson and Stephen Hinton.
The hills are alive... Celebrate the rich culture
tures, traditions, sights, sounds and flavors Mountain
Mountainpeak
peakororvolcan
volcano and music of the region by attending private
of both urban and rural landscapes as they City
City
performances in memorable locations throughout
City our voyage, culminating with a two-night stay in
explore one or more countries on their picturesque Salzburg, Mozart’s home town and the
Country
Country visited
visited on itinerary
on itinerar
setting of the iconic film, The Sound of Music.
journey through colorful, storied lands.
Neighboring
Neighboring country
country C O S T : from $6,995
FA M I LY A D V E N T U R E S Park
Park CZECH
REPUBLIC
Primary rroute
Regensburg
These trips allow travelers to experience Cesky
Krumlov
Passau
new countries and cultures with their Extension rroute GERMANY an Linz
Dürnstein
Vienna
S L O VA K I A
D
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children or grandchildren. Young Explorers Rail
Rail Salzburg
e Riv e
r
enjoy one-of-a-kind educational projects AUSTRIA
Budapest
HUNGARY
and fun hands-on activities led by Stanford Maps without routing lines signify a trip that utilizes
Kalocsa
Sierra Camp counselors. See pages 30–31. one or more cities as a base for daily excursions. ITALY
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Colombia Cinque Terre Hike Catalunya Food
A P RIL 6 TO 15, 2018 ( 10 D AYS )
The gold standard. Visit museums in Bogota that
APR I L 1 5 T O 2 3 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AYS)
A hiker’s paradiso. Spend one splendid day after
and Wine
A P R I L 1 8 T O 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 1 D AY S )
represent works ranging from modern to classic another hiking the trails that lace the seven-mile
Catalan culture and cuisine. In the northeastern
and include the gold museum, Museo del Oro. stretch of the five quintessential Italian coastal
corner of Spain, discover why Catalans pride
Something for everyone. Explore Medellin in its villages that give Cinque Terre its name.
themselves on their culture, their art, and above
many forms—a small rural village, a lush park, a Riviera numero uno. Visit some of the world’s
all else, their food and wine.
gritty urban barrio and a trendy neighborhood— most iconic seaside resorts as we explore the Italian
God’s architect. Explore Barcelona and become
and interact with its inhabitants in every location. Riviera, including Portofino and the abbey at San
familiar with the art and architecture of Antoni
See what the buzz is about. Delve into vibrant Fruttuoso with its famous underwater crucifix.
Gaudi while visiting sites showcasing his work.
Cartagena, the colonial jewel of the country that’s Cliff notes. Soak up the spectacular views of the
Menus for the ages. Whether it’s traditional paella,
been influenced by both Spanish and Caribbean sea as we hike up mountain ridges and down to
artisan cheese plates, French cassoulets or inno-
cultures, and it’s easy to see why artists, writers colorful villages clinging to the steep cliffs of this
vative tapas, count on exquisite meals that are
and historians keep coming here for inspiration. gorgeous region, and learn about its history and
accompanied by award-winning wines.
Architectural digest. Enjoy viewing the many culture from Stanford professor Debra Satz and
The complete learning package. Learn from
styles of architecture that sit side by side, from hiking host Peter Watson.
faculty leader, Professor Scott Pearson, and our
colonial to Moorish to modern. Buon gusto! Enjoy al fresco lunches on the trail
wine expert, Jeremy Shaw, as we go on exclusive
A gentleman and a scholar. Learn from popular and the finest and freshest of fish in the evenings
visits to wineries and tasting rooms, where we
faculty leader, Ed Steidle, who has led travelers in this land of Ligurian cuisine, where pesto, pine
converse with wine makers and winery owners.
all over the world for nearly 20 years. nuts and porcini mushrooms rule the day.
C O S T : $7,895 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY
C O S T : $6,695 C O S T : $7,295
Caribbean Rapallo Carcassonne
Sea Cartagena
San
Santa Margherita Ligure
Florence
FRANCE
Fruttuoso Li I TA LY
gu
Abbey Portofino Gulf of ri I TA LY Gulf of
PANAMA Tigullio an Lion
R ANDORRA
VENEZUELA iv
ie PARCO NAZIONALE
ra Empordà
DELLE CINQUE TERRE
CATALUNYA
Me Levanto Girona
diterra ean Sea S PA I N
n Monterosso al Mare
Medellin COLOMBIA Vernazza
Pacific
Corniglia Manarola Mediter
Ocean Penedes ranean Sea
Riomaggiore Barcelona
Priorat
Bogota Gulf of La Spezia
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Focus: Berlin Dutch Waterways Tuscany, Umbria
A P RIL 25 TO MAY 4, 2018 ( 10 D AYS )
Life is a cabaret. Learn from faculty leader
APRI L 2 7 T O M AY 7 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 1 D AY S)
Tulip-mania. Explore the world’s largest flower
and Rome
M AY 7 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 2 D AY S )
Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64, about pre- and post- auction in Aalsmeer and stroll through the Keuken-
WWII, the hedonistic interwar years of the Weimar La bella vita. Slow down and enjoy the “good life”
hof’s 88 acres of magnificent flowers at the peak
Republic and modern-day Berlin. as we explore the scenic Italian countryside, savor
of the blooming season.
Museum spree! Explore Museum Island, set in the the local culture and sample the regional cuisine.
The perfect size. We’ve chartered the new
middle of the Spree River and home to five of the Calling all kings and queens. Stay at a 13th-
32-passenger barge, MS Magnifique II, to navigate
world’s top museums with collections that include century castello in the fortified village of Gargonza,
the region’s scenic waterways, a marvelous labyrinth
Babylon’s Ishtar Gate and the bust of Nefertiti. lovingly restored and beautifully updated by our
of locks and canals.
Bridge of spies. Take a day trip to Potsdam to visit hosts, the Guicciardini family.
Tilting at windmills. Delight in discovering histori-
Sanssouci, former summer palace of Frederick the Majesty of the Middle Ages. Stroll the narrow
cal treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike
Great; Cecilienhof, location of the Potsdam Confer- streets in quintessential medieval towns such as
through the lush countryside; and be awed by the
ence; and the Glienicke Bridge, site of various Cold Assisi, Gubbio and Spoleto, and look closely at
iconic windmills of Kinderdijk.
War spy exchanges. the venerable facades of their stunning landmark
Museum junkies. In the company of dynamic
The lives of others. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial buildings, little changed over the centuries.
duo Wanda M. Corn and Joe Corn, who have
that runs one mile along the formerly walled border Out of the crowd. Enjoy an unharried, early-
introduced Stanford travelers to art museums and
between East and West Berlin and contains the last morning visit to the Vatican and St. Peter’s
history all over the world, visit the works of Dutch
piece of the Wall, plus historical remnants showing Basilica, before they open to the general public.
and Flemish masters whose art was inspired by
the trauma that the Wall inflicted upon all Berliners. Back to the future. Discuss contemporary politics
the countryside we’ve been traveling through.
C O S T : $6,295 with our savvy faculty leader, Roberto D’Alimonte.
C O S T : from $9,295 WAIT LIST ONLY
C O S T : $8,695
Florence
Oranienburg Haarlem Amsterdam
an
Berlin BERLIN Castello di
Potsdam Berlin Wall Gargonza
ce
G E RM AN Y Memorial Aalsmeer
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Lisse
Mitte NETHERLANDS Montepulciano Assisi
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Oude Pienza Spello
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Reichstag Gendarmenmarkt tl Wetering Montefalco
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Schloss Leiden
A Spoleto
Bellevue THE
Museum Island NETHERLANDS I TA LY
Pariser The Hague
Platz Hilton Sp
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Charlottenberg eR Delft Gouda
Hotel Rome
ive
r Ty r r h e n i a n
Kinderdijk BELGIUM Sea Rome
Rotterdam
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M AY 8 TO 20, 2018 ( 13 D AYS )
All roads lead to Rome. Travel a portion of
Ancient Britain M AY 1 1 T O 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 1 D AY S )
Treasure in our own backyard. Rediscover a
M AY 9 T O 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 6 D AYS)
the Via Francigena, the pilgrimage route that linked slice of our country’s history—richly exhibited
Dramatic lands, rich histories. With Dr. Linda
Canterbury to Rome in the Middle Ages, following through the traditions of music, art and literature—
Paulson, cruise the Celtic, Irish and North Seas
its route outside Rome through olive groves, while celebrating the longest and most storied of
aboard the Ocean Adventurer, exploring ancient
vineyards and stands of ancient cypress trees. American waterways.
sites that were home to Stone Age dwellers, Celtic
Pilgrims’ progress. Descend from the hills of Rome Rollin’ down the river. Navigate the “Big Muddy”
tribes, Saxon invaders and Norman conquerors.
via Viale Angelico to arrive at St. Peter’s Basilica, the in style aboard the Queen of the Mississippi
Larger than life. Visit Giant's Causeway with its
seat of Catholicism and home to a vast store of art sternwheeler from Memphis to New Orleans.
40,000 black basalt columns that, legend says, was
treasures, including the Sistine Chapel. Sips of southern comfort. Find the soul of the
laid by the Irish giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill (aka Finn
Places less traveled. Discover the pleasures of South as we visit the antebellum mansions of
MacCool), when fighting a giant from Scotland.
nearby, lesser-known cities, such as Buonconvento, Natchez and St. Francisville, the colorful Cajun
Solitary sanctuaries. Skellig Michael. Iona. Fair
Bolsena, Caprarola and San Lorenzo. town of St. Martinsville and the music halls of the
Isle. St. Kilda. Explore these remote, mere wisps
La mente, il corpo e l’anima. With professor of hu- French Quarter.
of islands where pilgrims of long ago landed, hoping
manities Elaine Treharne as our faculty leader and Let freedom ring. The issues of civil rights and
to find security, serenity and the sacred.
Peter Watson as our guide we refresh our minds, racial equality continue to be definitive elements of
For the birds. Observe huge colonies of puffins,
bodies and souls during our walks. Stop to savor our country’s fabric. Gain a deeper appreciation
guillemots, kittiwakes, gannets and other seabird
hearty agrarian cuisine and enjoy the peace and quiet of this complex topic from history professor
species at the peak of the breeding season.
that are hallmarks of these beautiful rural settings. Jim Campbell, MA ’83, PhD ’89.
C O S T : from $10,980
C O S T : $9,995 C O S T : from $9,795
Shetland Islands to the Faroe Islands
Memphis TENNESSEE
Fair Isle FAROE ISLANDS ARKANSAS
Siena Atlantic Orkney Islands Gjogv
Buonconvento
I TA LY Ocean
Rome Hebrides Saksun
Montalcino Val d'Orcia Aberdeen Streymoy Eysturoy
Staffa MISSISSIPPI
SCOTLAND Gásadalur
I TA LY Iona
Bour ALABAMA
Bolsena Edinburgh
Portrush Vágar Tórshavn Nólsoy LOUISIANA Vicksburg
Lago di Bolsena Lago di Vico U NITED
NORTHERN
Viterbo Caprarola IRELAND K INGDOM North TEXAS Natchez
RISERVA NATURALE Civita Castellana I RELAND Isle of Man
LAGO DI VICO Calcata Saltee Islands Sea
ENGLAND St. Francisville
Campagnano Dunmore East
Skellig London GERMANY Baton Rouge FLORIDA
Ty r r h e n i a n Cerveteri PARCO REGIONALE DI VEIO WALES
Islands Oak Alley New Orleans
Sea Viale Angelico Rome
Penzance Portsmouth G ulf of
Isles of Scilly Mexico
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by Sea by Air Loire Valley
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Sail away. Sail the coasts of Spain and Portugal Fly out west. Travel aboard our privately chartered A French time machine. Travel back in time with
aboard the magnificent, three-masted Sea Cloud II Dash 8-300 aircraft with Professor Ian Smith, MA faculty leader Herant Katchadourian, visiting
that brings back the elegance of a bygone era. ’70, PhD ’71, to explore Western Australia’s far- artisans still using techniques from the Middle Ages,
From flamenco to fado. With faculty leader Héctor flung, lesser-known destinations—journeying from family-run 200-year-old wine estates, and ancient
Hoyos, professor of Latin American literature and Perth to Darwin. Romanesque abbeys and churches.
culture, enjoy private dance and singing perfor- Parks and sharks. Fly to Ningaloo Marine Park, Pouilly-Fuissé. Delight in the variety of tastings
mances in Seville and Lisbon. with the world’s largest aggregation of whale shark. available in this region, famed the world over for its
Paella, port and pairings. Savor Andalusian Then fly to Purnululu National Park for a 4x4 drive wines, as well as for its traditional milling methods
specialties in Granada, tapas lunches in Seville and that includes a short hike to the park’s sandstone long associated with the area surrounding Dijon.
Bilbao, and tastings at a historic port lodge in Porto. domes and Cathedral Gorge and take a boat cruise Romanesque architecture. Stop and admire the
Walk of ages. In Santiago de Compostela, termi- on Lake Argyle in search of crocodiles. impressive Abbaye de Fontenay, one of the old-
nus of Spain’s legendary 1,000-year-old pilgrimage History lessons. Get an education on the history of est and most complete Cistercian abbeys, now a
route, lunch in private at a top parador. the pearling industry and its modern-day processes UNESCO World Heritage site.
A millennium apart. Stand in awe of Spain’s archi- in Broome. Learn all about aboriginal culture at Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Take a cruise along
tectural masterpieces, from Granada’s 11th-century, the Mirima Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley the scenic Loire River and view the region’s much-
Moorish-style Alhambra to Ghery’s game-changing region and reflect on the bombings of Darwin by loved châteaux, from Chenonceau and d’Amboise
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. the Japanese during World War II. to Chambord and Vaux-le-Vicomte.
C O S T : from $7,990 C O S T : $13,495 C O S T : $10,395
ean THE Darwin Davidson's Paris
La Coruña
FRANCE
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KIMBERLEY
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Porto Ord River Auxerre Fontenay
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SPAIN PARK Dijon
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Sea dney BURGUNDY Mâcon
Cádiz Málaga Perth
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of Mozart & Wagner Passage J U NE 1 8 T O 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D AY S )
Into Africa. Join faculty leader Larry Diamond, ’73,
MAY 3 1 TO JUN E 13, 2018 ( 14 D AYS ) J U N E 3 T O 1 2 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 0 D AYS)
MA ’78, PhD ’80, on an epic adventure timed to
Echoes of Wagner and Mozart. Join former gen- Front row, center. Aboard the MV Alaskan Dream, observe the start of the annual wildebeest migration.
eral director of the Seattle Opera, Speight Jenkins, cruise with faculty leader Barton “Buzz” Thomp- Meet with paleoanthropologists and learn about
on a tour that takes us to some of Central Europe’s son, ’73, MBA ’76, JD ’76, past rain forest- our roots from researchers at Olduvai Gorge,
most famous opera houses and allows us to dis- carpeted mountainsides as seals cavort shipside. the “cradle of mankind.”
cover the Germany of Bach and Wagner and the Water world. Sail far into Glacier Bay to witness Wild days. Check off Africa’s “Big Five” (lion,
Austria of Mozart and Haydn. the “calving” of Margerie Glacier, have an up-close elephant, leopard, Cape Buffalo and rhino) as we
The meistersingers of… Vienna. Stroll through the whale encounter while paddling a coastline kayak explore the landscapes of Tarangire National Park,
city that has hosted and housed all the great singers and watch waterfalls plummet down the 4,000-foot the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, home to
and composers of the world and is a veritable mu- cliffs of narrow, glacially formed Tracy Arm Fjord. huge herds of lions, zebras, gazelles and hippos.
seum in and of itself, filled with art galleries, historic Fact totem. Walk along a forest path lined with Starry nights. Then kick back in the evenings at
buildings and royal palaces. totem poles to a Haida longhouse, visit the only in- our luxurious safari lodges and camps, gazing at
A cornucopia of cultural gems. Travel by boat to digenous Tsimshian village in the U.S. and meet with the star-studded heavens and listening to the s
King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castle near Munich, visit a Tlingit (pronounced Kling’-kit) naturalist. symphony of sounds of the nighttime savannah.
Wagner’s Festival Theatre in Bayreuth, be dazzled Flukes and fur. Watch for breaching humpback It takes a village. Talk with the inhabitants of a
by Europe’s largest collection of treasures housed in whales as our ship plies the waters of Frederick Maasai community about life and the challenges
Dresden’s Green Vault and view the impressive art Sound, and keep an eye out for bears and deer the tribe is faced with today.
collections on Museum Island in Berlin. while traveling by skiff along a pristine shoreline.
C O S T : $8,995
C O S T : $9,995 C O S T : from $9,695 WAIT LIST ONLY
Margerie Glacier Lake Victoria
Berlin Glacier Bay
GLACIER BAY KE NYA
NATIONAL PARK
Juneau
Inian Islands Tracy Arm Fjord SERENGETI
POLAND NATIONAL
Leipzig Dresden BRITISH
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GERMANY ALASKA
COLUMBIA PARK
Go
Pillnitz Frederick Sound
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MISTY
TARANGIRE
AREA
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FJORDS
Herrenchiemsee
Salzburg Kasaan Ketchikan NATIONAL T ANZANIA NATIONAL
New Palace MONUMENT PARK
AUSTRIA Metlakatla
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 13Camino de Peru Family The Mighty Five
Santiago Walk Seminar J U NE 2 3 T O 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 ( 8 D AY S )
Red rock country. Explore Utah’s five national
J U N E 19 TO JULY 2, 2018 ( 14 D AYS ) J U N E 2 1 T O J U LY 2 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 2 D AYS)
parks with professor of environmental studies
Join the procession. The famous pilgrimage route, Amazon prime. Explore the legendary rain forest Tim Duane, ’82, MS ’83, PhD ’89, learning of
Camino de Santiago, is as revered today by its and rivers of the Amazon amid the comforts of the fierce and relentless forces of nature that have
walkers as it was by pilgrims in the Middle Ages. the custom-designed Delfin III with Professor carved and shaped the region’s dramatic domes,
Traverse northern Spain by foot, following the Bill Durham, ’71, and stay in top-rated hotels bridges, canyons and cliffs.
Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. in Cusco and at the foot of Machu Picchu. From Arches to Zion. On this hike-studded
Eat, drink, and be thankful. Indulge in local Land of the lost. Wander through one of the adventure, visit the wind-sculpted rock formations
delicacies—olives, hams, cheeses and regional Americas’ most important archaeological sites— of Arches National Park, the wild Grand Staircase-
wines—at our daily gourmet picnics. Machu Picchu, a mystical, awe-inspiring, 15th- Escalante lands, Capitol Reef’s centuries-old
A hard day’s good night. After a day of walking, century citadel nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. petroglyphs, Canyonlands’ buttes and canyons,
enjoy resting and unwinding in luxurious paradors— Peruse history. Visit Lima’s Larco Museum that and the colorful walls of stunning Zion Canyon.
lodgings located in renovated historic buildings, features more than 5,000 years of pre-Columbian Hoo(doo) you think you are? Stand among the
convents and medieval pilgrim hospitals. Peruvian history, and travel to the Sacred Valley of hundreds of limestone hoodoos, or rock spires,
Be enlightened. With Professor John Kieschnick, the Incas, the spiritual core of the Incan Empire. of Bryce Canyon and learn how these fragile rock
MA ’88, PhD ’95, and local host Peter Watson, Kids flown the coop? Vacation together on this formations will eventually topple or erode away
ponder the pilgrimage’s 9th-century origins, trip designed specifically for families with post-high from the forces of frost wedging.
centered around the ostensible tomb of the school children in their late teens or older.
C O S T : $6,995
apostle St. James. C O S T : from $7,595
C O S T : $8,995
to Salt Lake City
Atlantic Salt Lake City San
Ocean B a y
FRANCE Iquitos UTAH
GOBLIN VALLEY
Rafael
o f B i s c a y Machu Picchu NEVADA STATE PARK
Swell
ARCHES
St. Jean Moab
Pied-de-
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NATIONAL
PARK
Port P ERU Vegas Horse Canyon Moab
Santiago de Bilbao
Compostela Hickman Bridge DEAD
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14 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 YCivil Rights Route Greenland to Galápagos
J U N E 24 TO JULY 1, 2018 ( 8 D AYS )
Roots of the struggle for equality. Jour-
Iceland Expedition
J U N E 2 4 T O J U LY 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 5 D AY S) J U LY 3 T O 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 2 D AY S )
ney through four southern states to some of the
Fara í viking! “To go on an expedition!”…visit Nature at our fingertips. Marvel at the biodiversity
most iconic sites of the 1960s’ civil rights movement
millennia-old Norse sites and thriving local villages of the 3,200-acre Mashpi Reserve, and, as we sail
with Allyson Hobbs, director of Stanford’s Program
such as Narsaq in Greenland, and be awed by the amid the Galápagos Islands, explore one of the
in African and African-American Studies.
craggy, glaciated walls of Prins Christian Sund as world’s only destinations where humans can get
Monuments to the cause. Learn about the lead-
viewed from our ship, Hebridean Sky, and Zodiacs. up close to wild animals in their natural habitat.
ers and events of the movement as we stop at
The untamed North. In the company of environ- Evolution examined. Learn from faculty leader
churches, museums, historic bus stations, exhibits,
mental science professor Kevin Arrigo, travel above Jamie Jones about the evidence that solidified
memorials and the Lorraine Motel, now a museum,
the Arctic Circle, where icebergs and tundra host Darwin’s concepts, as present today as when
where Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated.
magnificent wildlife. Polar bears, humpback whales, he voyaged there more than 180 years ago.
Souls of the South. Feel the origins of soul and
musk oxen, walruses, reindeer, puffins and rare ivory High above land, beneath the sea! At Mashpi
the blues driving through the Mississippi Delta
gulls are among the many species we may spot. Reserve, hike, climb or ride a sky bike in the heart
and touring Memphis’ music district. And feast on
The fabled Golden Circle. From Iceland’s capital of the rain forest; in the Galápagos, snorkel or
southern-style dishes at cafes and restaurants
city, Reykjavík, travel to Thingvellir National Park, kayak surrounded by incredible marine life.
long-gone civil rights leaders once patronized.
Gullfoss (waterfall) and the Geysir center. Relax and unwind. Luxuriate at our boutique hotel
Homes of the brave. Visit the home of civil rights
Ring Road. Explore the entire island nation of in Quito, be amazed by the elegance of Mashpi
activist Medgar Evers and stop at a preserved
Iceland on an optional pre-trip extension. Lodge and take time to enjoy the many amenities
antebellum Underground Railroad house.
C O S T : from $12,980 of our expedition ship, La Pinta, in the Galápagos.
C O S T : $4,495
C O S T : approx. $9,995
Nansen Fjord SKÁLANES NATURE G A L Á PA G O S
TENNESSEE
AR KAN SA S Skargaard Fjord
AND HERITAGE CENTRE
ISLANDS Galápagos
MASHPI
Memphis Vigur Lake RESERVE
Little Rock Island Mývatn
UNITED STATES GREENLAND Equator ECUADOR
Quito
Ísafjördur Siglufjördur
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Ammassalik Látrabjarg Akureyri
ALABAMA Seydisfjördur
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Flatey Island Djúpivogur Baltra
Mississippi
Money Arsuk Höfn
ssip
Birmingham Fjord Reykjavík Santa Cruz
Jökulsárlón
Brattahlid Skjoldungen Fjord
Missi
Kirkjubaejarklaustur San Cristóbal
Narsarsuaq Charles Darwin
Napassorssuaq ICELAND Research Station
Selma Montgomery Fjord
Jackson Pa an
Edmund Narsaq
cific Oce Española
Atlan n
Pettus Bridge Prins Christian Sund tic Ocea
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 15Cr uising the Mongolia Scandinavia
Danube J U LY 3 T O 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D AY S)
From Khans to communism. Start our
J U LY 7 T O 2 0 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 4 D AY S )
Surf and turf. With Travel/Study favorite Ed
J U LY 3 TO 15, 2018 ( 13 D AYS )
magical Mongolian adventure in its capital, Ulaan- Steidle, explore Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Second is the best. Not only is the majestic baatar, visiting the Great Khans Memorial that by ferry and rail—modes of transport uniquely suited
Danube the second-longest river in Europe, run- celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Mongolian to Scandinavia’s mountains, fjords and coastlines.
ning more than 1,770 miles and passing through Empire and stopping at the U.S.S.R. memorial In the Vikings’ wake. Tour the Stockholm archi-
10 countries, but a cruise on the Danube is also the commemorating its fallen WWII soldiers. pelago by boat, cruise Copenhagen’s canals, ply the
second river trip that Travel/Study ever offered! Hordes and hoards. With faculty leader Stephan waters of the Aurlandsfjord and the Sognefjord, and
A cruise to remember. Enjoy eight nights aboard Graham, MS ’74, PhD ’76, begin to uncover the take a scenic ferry ride from Balestrand to Bergen.
the elegant and intimate Royal Crown, the ideal fascinating history of this enigmatic land viewing the A smorgasbord of spectacular sights. Travel by
vessel for our commemorative journey along this many treasures found at the museum in Karakorum, rail over the mountainous spine of Norway to Myrdal,
legendary river. Also enjoy the company and erudite the Mongol Empire’s 13th-century capital. and board the standard-gauge Flåm Railway to go
scholarship of our two Stanford faculty leaders, The ultimate Mongolian spectacle. Attend the clickety-clacking past waterfalls and flower-carpeted
Scott Pearson and Stephen Hinton. centuries-old Naadam Festival with its wrestling, hillsides down to the terminus of a tributary to the
The hills are alive... Celebrate the rich culture and horse racing and archery competitions. deepest, longest fjord in all of Europe.
music of the region by attending private perfor- Nomad’s land. In the Gobi Desert, view the Flaming Norwegian wood. Admire some of the world’s
mances in memorable locations throughout our Cliffs, one of the world’s richest dinosaur fossil sites, oldest existing seafaring vessels at Oslo’s Viking
voyage, culminating with a two-night stay in pic- at dusk and kick back at the world-renowned Three Ship Museum, and visit the medieval Hopperstad
turesque Salzburg, Mozart’s home town and the Camel Lodge. Stave Church in Vik.
setting of the iconic film, The Sound of Music.
C O S T : $9,495 C O S T : $10,995
C O S T : from $6,995
CZECH Sognefjord Balestrand
RUSSIA Aurlandsfjord
Regensburg Cesky
REPUBLIC Flåm
Krumlov Bergen Myrdal
Passau HUSTAIN NURUU SWEDEN
S L O VA K I A Ulgii NATIONAL PARK Oslo
Dürnstein
GERMANY Linz Vienna MONGOLIA Stockholm
an Ulaanbaatar N ORWAY
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e Riv e Karakorum
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Salzburg GOBI
Ongiin
GURVAN SAIKHAN Khiid
Budapest NATIONAL PARK
AUSTRIA Flaming
Cliffs Moltsog Els e r North
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HUNGARY Yol De
s
Sea Baltic
CHINA Valley G o b
i DENMARK
Kalocsa Sea
ITALY Copenhagen
16 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 YWales, England & Great Lakes Canadian
Scotland by Rail J U LY 1 5 T O 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D AYS)
Home Sweet H.O.M.E. Cruise from Toronto
Heli-Hiking
J U LY 15 TO 25, 2018 ( 11 D AYS ) J U LY 1 7 T O 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AY S )
to Chicago, plying the waters of Lakes Huron,
Sentimental journey. With faculty leader Charlie Ontario, Michigan and Erie. Faculty leader Gavin It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a HELICOPTER! Fly by
Junkerman, traverse the Highlands aboard the Wright, whose research focuses on the relationship helicopter to breathtaking locales in British Colum-
Belmond Royal Scotsman and relive bygone eras between natural resources and economic develop- bia’s Purcell Mountains, exploring vast areas of high-
on day trips aboard vintage private trains—on the ment, leads our group. country terrain with Elizabeth Hadly, professor of
world’s oldest narrow gauge railway and across Freshwater “Pearl.” The “Thirty Thousand Islands” biology and of geological environmental science.
the Yorkshire moors. in picturesque Georgian Bay are even more impres- Lodge to lodge. Kick back and relax in idyllic
Land of Lancelot. Explore Caernarfon and Conway sive from a private balcony, a feature of every cabin mountain hideaways, indulging in gourmet meals.
castles in Wales, birthplace of the Arthurian legend aboard the deluxe Pearl Mist. Stay three nights each at the cozy, yet luxurious,
and home to more castles per square mile than Ponchos provided. Get up close and personal with Bobbie Burns Lodge and Bugaboos Lodge.
anywhere in Europe. thundering Niagara Falls aboard the Maid of the Cliff-hanging highway! Scale Mt. Nimbus by way
Och aye. Observe and/or engage in a variety of Mist, which takes us right up to the face and into of the world’s longest via ferrata (or “iron road”) that
robust Scottish pastimes, including clay-pigeon the thundering mists of this natural wonder. includes a suspension bridge hung between two
shooting, tartan weaving and whisky tasting. No cars allowed. Relive a bygone era of horse- spires 2,000 feet above a valley floor.
Hill and dale. Journey through dramatically differ- drawn carriages and opulent Victorian homes at All levels welcome. Our hikes and excursions, led
ent landscapes—from the mountains of Snowdonia Mackinac Island. Bask in the sun a while on the by expert wilderness guides, offer a variety of ability
through the Yorkshire Dales to the peaks and world’s largest “front porch” at the island’s historic and endurance levels—take your pick!
valleys of the Scottish Highlands. Grand Hotel. C O S T : $7,995
C O S T : $11,495 C O S T : from $11,995
Inverness Lake Superior
Boat of Garten
Sault Ste. Marie
CANADA Jasper
Aberdeen Little
SCOTLAND Mackinac Island Current
Georgian Bay
CANADA C AN AD A
A L B E R TA
Atlantic Dundee Parry Sound
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MICHIGAN Welland Lake Ontario COLUMBIA
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NORTHERN Canal Banff
IRELAND Whitby Lake Muskegon Welland Niagara NEW
ENGLAND Michigan Holland Falls
Lake YORK Bobbie Burns Calgary
1 Lodge
York Dearborn Erie
Windsor Bugaboos Lodge
IRELAND Manchester Chicago Monashee
Llandudno Mountains Selkirk
ILLINOIS Purcell
WALES U NITED S TATES Mountains
Mountains
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 17Southern Africa Great Northwest Kingdom of Tonga
aboard Rovos Rail Passage A U G U S T 1 8 T O 2 6 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AY S )
Quintessential South Pacific. Consider Tonga!
J U LY 18 TO AU GU S T 2, 2018 ( 16 D AYS ) AU G U ST 1 6 T O SEPT EM BER 3 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 9 D AYS)
170 tropical islands, most uninhabited. Coral reefs
Colonial courtliness. Relive bygone eras at Cape Birthplace of bergs. Marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord, awash with brightly hued fish. White sand beaches
Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel and the stately Victoria where 90% of the North Atlantic’s icebergs originate. and verdant hills sheltering rare plants and native
Falls Hotel and aboard the Edwardian Rovos Rail Brrr! Visit the peaceful hamlet of Aujuittuq, located birds. A rich history of kings and cultural traditions.
luxury train in the company of our faculty leader, 715 miles above the Arctic Circle, and meet some of Loving leviathans! Spend three days snorkeling in
former U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94. the 165 people that inhabit the land. the waters of the Vava’u island group amid south-
Long walk to freedom. Visit Liliesleaf Farm, the Ghosts of passages past. Land on Beechey Island ern humpback whales and their calves. Joining us
once-secret headquarters of the ANC's military and visit three graves that mark Sir Joseph Frank- is faculty leader and biology professor Stephen
wing, and Robben Island near Cape Town where lin’s ill-fated attempted crossing of the Northwest Palumbi, who has researched the genetics and
Nelson Mandela was jailed for 19 years before Passage in the 1840s with his crew of 128 men— evolution of whales.
becoming South Africa’s president. all of whom perished, including Franklin. A local hero. Walk around the splendid 22-acre
Dr. Livingstone, I presume. Cruise up the Zambezi Profuse arctic wildlife? Bank on it. Marvel at Bank ‘Ene’io Botanical Gardens with its founder, Haniteli
River to Victoria Falls in the wake of the legendary Island’s diverse population of snow geese, caribou, Fa’anunu, dedicated to saving Tonga’s endangered
Scottish missionary and explorer. polar bears and thousands of musk ox. plant species.
Wild things. Go on safari in South Africa’s Kruger, A happening place! Travel with Professor Eliza- The giving tree. Learn the important part coconuts
Zimbabwe’s Hwange and Botswana’s Chobe beth Hadly and see the wetlands of Bathurst Island play in the lives of Tongans—from the producing of
national parks, and enjoy pre- and/or post-trip where caribou calve and polar bears migrate. coconut milk and oil to converting coconut waste
extensions to Zambia and the Okavango Delta. C O S T : from $17,132 into electricity, soap and charcoal.
C O S T : from $13,895 WAIT LIST ONLY C O S T : $6,995
SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK Arctic FIJI
Mfuwe Lodge Vava’u
Vava’u ISLANDS
Z AM B I A Ocean C A N A D A G REENLAND
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK Victoria Lusaka Tongatapu
C ANADA Neiafu
Okavango Falls
Delta Z I M B AB W E Beechey Island T ONGA
Edmonton
MOREMI GAME Bulawayo
Devon Toronto
RESERVE Beitbridge Baffin South
B OTSWANA
Ocean
Pa Island
r r y Channel
Atlan
Bay Pacific
NAMIBIA Pretoria KRUGER
Ocean
NATIONAL Victoria Baffin GREENLAND Tongatapu
Auckland
Johannesburg Island AUYUITTUQ
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PARK Island Nuku’alofa
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SOUTH Queen Maud Gulf NATIONAL
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PARK Ilulissat
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Qikiqtarjuaq N EW Z EALAND
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Coronation Gulf Kangerlussuaq
Arctic Circle Sisimiut
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Cape Town to Edmonton from Toronto
18 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 YNorthern Europe Silk Road Central Asia’s
by Sea AU G U ST 3 0 T O SEPT EM BER 1 4 , 2 0 1 8
( 1 6 D AY S) Golden Road
AU G U S T 27 TO S E P TEMBER 5, 2018 ( 10 D AYS) A U G U S T 3 0 T O S E P T E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 2 0 D AY S )
A convergence of cultures. Hang out at the
Sea to shining sea. In the company of history pro- world-famous Kashgar Sunday market where Golden Road. With popular faculty leader Abbas
fessor Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, cruise Tajiks, Uyghurs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and Han Chinese Milani, travel a portion of the Silk Road, the world’s
aboard the luxurious Ponant yacht, Le Lapérouse, come from miles around to trade and socialize. best-known, yet least-visited highway, linking trad-
across the northern coasts of Europe and through Winging it. As we “caravan” 2,000 miles by air ers, merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads
the Kiel Canal, connecting the Baltic and North Seas across and high above China’s vast deserts from and urban dwellers for centuries.
to the canals of Amsterdam and the River Thames. Shanghai to Kashgar, we and our faculty leader, Camel tracks. Trace the path of the great camel
Beyond the Little Mermaid. In Copenhagen, head Greg Watkins, ’85, PhD ’02, can look below and caravans through exotic and enigmatic Central Asia.
for the Rosenborg Castle, built during the Renais- ponder what the trek by camel must have been like! Midnight at the oasis. Travel to several fabled
sance as a summer retreat for the royal family and En-chanting. In Dunhuang, visit the Tibetan Bud- oases that were once important trading stops along
now home to the Royal Collections. dhist monastery complex where pilgrims, monks, this ancient route.
All’s fair in business and war. Take a walking tour merchants and traders mingled long ago, and With flying colors. Wander amid vibrant bazaars
of Lübeck, a founding city of the Hanseatic League explore the Mogao Thousand Buddha Caves, framed by majestic Persian-style architecture and
and filled with merchant’s homes from medieval filled with ancient Buddhist sculpture and murals. barter for gold, frankincense, myrrh and fragrant
times. Tour the historic city of Antwerp, with its ca- Ancient genius. Stop at Turpan, known for its spices that span the color spectrum.
thedral that houses some of Rubens’ greatest paint- amazingly effective karez underground irrigation Mix and mingle. Hear about the intellectual, social
ings. Explore the perfectly preserved medieval town system, a horizontal network of vertical tunnels and cultural history of Central Asia when meeting
of Bruges, or visit Dunkirk and the WWII Museum. whose technology goes back to 800 B.C.E.! with local artists, students and NGO staffs.
C O S T : from $7,295 C O S T : $8,495 C O S T : $10,695
Copenhagen Aral Sea
North Sea K AZAKHSTAN
DENMARK Urumqi MONGOLIA
Almaty
Turpan Bishkek
T HE Kiel Beijing U ZBEKISTAN
Lake
Kashgar Dunhuang Dasoguz Issyk-Kul
N ETHERLANDS
Kiel Lübeck Khiva Tashkent K YRGYZSTAN
Harlingen Canal
Leeuwarden Xiahe Lanzhou
UNITED Bukhara
Khujand
Labrang Samarkand
KINGDOM Amsterdam Shanghai CHINA
Ashgabat Hissar
London Ostend GERMANY CHINA Dushanbe
T AJIKISTAN
Antwerp NEPAL T URKMENISTAN
Dunkirk Bruges
an nel B ELGIUM IRAN
E nglish C h F RANCE INDIA AFGHANISTAN
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Machu Picchu SEPT EM B ER 4 T O 1 2 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AY S)
Not your average book club. The third installment
Field Seminar
SEP T EMBE R 3 TO 16, 2018 ( 14 D AYS ) S E P T E M B E R 9 T O 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 4 D AY S )
of our popular literary seminar series—following
An archaeology enthusiast’s dream. Hike among One of a kind. In Travel/Study’s 50th anniversary
T.S. Eliot in the Cotswolds and Literary Dublin—con-
some of Peru’s most enigmatic ruins and learn from year, enjoy this exclusive itinerary that allows us to
tinues with an examination of the works and authors
Professor John Rick about the ancient civilizations explore 10 islands in the Galápagos archipelago.
of Britain’s monumental capital.
that created them. Back to the classroom. Pre-departure, attend
Our own “Bloomsbury Companion.” Professor
The statistics are impressive. Marvel at the a three-day workshop on the Stanford campus
William M. Chace, who’s been teaching English
Amazon River, the second-largest river in the world with Professor Bill Durham, ’71, and the Stanford
literature for four-plus decades, is our perfect guide
and the largest by water volume, carrying one-fifth sophomores participating in the program.
for exploring the rich history of London’s writers and
of the world’s fresh water to the Atlantic Ocean and Evolution examined. Few places on earth ex-
storybook characters, from John Donne and Virginia
providing nutrients to the world’s largest and most emplify evolution and adaptation better than the
Woolf to Sherlock Holmes. From our home base,
biodiverse rain forest. Galápagos Islands. See the evidence that solidified
the historic Bloomsbury Hotel, we’ll enjoy morning
Highest of standards. Cruise aboard the custom- Darwin’s concepts, as present today as when he
seminars held in the hotel’s library.
designed Aria Amazon that boasts five-star cabins explored the islands more than 180 years ago.
Closer looks with experts. Partake in behind-
and cuisine, and stay at top-rated hotels in Cusco On September 15, 1835…the HMS Beagle arrived
the-scenes excursions to some of the city’s unique
and near Machu Picchu. in the Galápagos. Unlike Darwin’s visit, we’ll cruise
landmarks, such as a curator-led tour at the British
Magical mystery tour. Enjoy this opportunity to in comfort aboard our expedition ship, La Pinta,
Library to view some of its special treasures and a
explore the Incas’ remote 15th-century citadel of ideal for sailing amid the Galápagos Islands.
private tour of the Churchill War Rooms.
Machu Picchu, a mystical, awe-inspiring site. C O S T : approx. $9,795 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY
C O S T : $7,995 WAIT LIST ONLY
C O S T : $12,495
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Snake Rivers SEPT EM B ER 2 4 T O O C T O B ER 8 , 2 0 1 8
( 1 5 D AY S) New England
SEP T EMBE R 10 TO 17, 2018 ( 8 D AYS ) S E P T E M B E R 2 5 T O O CT O B E R 3 , 2 0 1 8 ( 9 D AY S )
A literal cliffhanger. Hike to the spectacular
Gorge-ous views. Cruise the entire length of the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, clinging to the edge of Oh, the places you’ll go. From bustling coastal
magnificent Columbia River Gorge aboard the a 10,000-foot-high cliff and so sacred that all cities such as Portland, ME, and Boston, MA, to
62-passenger National Geographic Sea Lion, taking Bhutanese try to visit its temple at least once in charming mountain towns like North Conway, NH,
in the Bonneville Lock and Dam, Beacon Rock their lifetimes. experience the historic and modern rail culture of
and Multnomah Falls—Oregon’s tallest. Chortens and stupas and dzongs, oh my! northern New England.
The corps of discovery. Trace the path of Lewis Explore the sacred Buddhist monuments, Where up is down and down is up. Locals refer
and Clark to Fort Clatsop near Astoria where monasteries and temples that pepper Bhutan’s to much of coastal Maine as “Down East,” while,
explorers took shelter while we learn from history Himalayas. when traveling south to Boston, one may be said to
professor David Kennedy, ’63. An enlightened land. Learn from Professor be headed “up to Boston.” As we travel on Amtrak’s
Savor the flavor. Taste award-winning wines at Barbara Fried about Bhutan’s Gross National Downeaster, favorite faculty duo and resident New
a local vineyard on the Columbia River Gorge, sip Happiness index that aims to increase the Bhuta- Englanders Wanda M. Corn and Joe Corn illumi-
hand-crafted Oregon beer and sample fresh fruit nese people’s living standards and of the country’s nate this and many other charming quirks of daily
from a family farm in Hood River. It’s harvest time! recent transition from an absolute to a constitutional life in the land of the original colonies.
Let loose on the Palouse. By kayak or landing monarchy. I think I can, I think I can... Ride to the 6,288-foot
craft, traverse the calm waters of the Palouse River Ordinary people. Experience local culture while summit of the highest peak in the northeastern U.S.
surrounded by basalt cliffs, then visit Palouse Falls, attending a school assembly, shopping at a typical aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, pulled
which plunges 198 feet into the pool below. weekend market and dining at a private farmhouse. by a 19th-century steam locomotive.
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from Bangkok
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O C T O BE R 5 TO 18, 2018 ( 14 D AYS )
Let’s tango! Enjoy our stay in Buenos Aires,
Centenary O CT O B E R 8 T O 2 0 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 3 D AY S )
Light fantastic! Discover just how captivat-
O C T O B ER 7 T O 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 ( 1 2 D AY S)
experiencing the incredibly tasty food, lively music ing Provence can be. Walk through the countryside
Commemorating the centenary. Journey through
and traditional dances of this passionate city. that inspired so many impressionist painters, from
northern France with history professor James
The most beautiful place on earth. Spend three Cézanne to van Gogh, to capture it all on canvas.
Sheehan, ’58, reflecting on the 100th anniversary
days exploring Patagonia with geology profes- The crème de la crème of walking territory.
of the end of World War I—November 11, 1918.
sor Gail Mahood and learn how this geological Choose from two walk options daily, ranging from
The Western front. The massive losses of the Great
wonderland was shaped over millennia by extreme short walks in villages and through vineyards and
War really hit home as we visit battlefields, muse-
tectonic shifts and harsh climates. gardens to longer hikes amid the gorges and
ums and cemeteries where the famous Battle of the
Famously blue. Be dazzled by the deep blue hues mountains of Provence’s famous landscape.
Somme and the fierce siege of Verdun took place.
of melted glacial ice that pools in the crevasses of Past-perfect. Explore with Stanford history profes-
American influence. Our itinerary places a special
glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park and at the sor Carolyn Lougee and walk host Peter Watson
emphasis on America’s involvement in the First
Southern Patagonia Icefield. the vast Palais des Papes in Avignon, the Roman
World War, manifested by our visits to Cantigny and
And the hits just keep coming. Patagonia is a town of Glanum, medieval Arles and the Romans’
Saint-Mihiel, sites where the U.S. Army mounted
trip in and of itself, but there’s more: explore the massive Pont du Gard aqueduct.
significant offensive campaigns.
incomparable Bariloche Lake District and journey Beauty of the feasts. Savor the fruits of France’s
A silver lining. We’ll hear how World War I, while
to Iguazu Falls to wrap up this richest of excursions most bountiful region, dining at Michelin-starred
totally devastating, also had a great impact on tech-
through Argentina. restaurants and lingering over al fresco picnics that
nology, art, international politics and modern culture,
C O S T : $11,795 personify the health-famous Mediterranean diet.
marking the arrival of a new era.
C O S T : $9,695
C O S T : approx. $8,995
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