Travel Planner 2018 full program 2 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Where will 2018 take you?
Twelve months. Sixty-five journeys. Unlimited opportunities to experience the world. From Angkor Wat in January to Alaska in June and Madagascar in October, Stanford Travel/Study’s diverse lineup of educational adventures in 2018 lets you learn and explore endlessly—at every end of the earth.
Ready to chart your course? Take a look at our entire lineup of 2018 trips and mark those calendars. It’s time to get (even more) excited.
STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 3 Discover the story behind Stanford Travel/Study.
4 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY In 1968, Stanford expanded its commitment to a world- class education with the launch of the first Rhine River College. This maiden voy- age of Stanford Travel/Study was an innovative reimagining of continuing education for alumni and set the course for a legacy of exploration and discovery.
Stanford Travel/Study has put together a collection of visuals from some of our remarkable journeys—past, present and future. Watch travelers immersed in trans- formative travel experiences, look through scrapbooks and illustrations, and read personal reflections from faculty leaders and staff.
Experience it at: alumni.stanford.edu/content/50th
STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 5 Chart your course in 2018. EUROPE AND TURKEY Around Sicily OCT Greenland to Iceland JUN Scandinavia JUL Burgundy and the Loire Valley MAY Iceland Family Adventure JUL Spain and Portugal by Sea MAY Camino de Santiago Walk* JUN Literary London SEP Tuscany Family Adventure JUN Catalunya Food and Wine APR New Year’s Eve in Vienna DEC (2017) Tuscany Seminar OCT Cinque Terre Hike APR Northern Europe by Sea AUG Tuscany, Umbria and Rome MAY Cruising the Danube JUL Opera in the Lands of Wales, England and Scotland Dutch Waterways APR Mozart and Wagner MAY by Rail JUL Focus: Berlin APR Path to Rome Walk MAY Wild and Ancient Britain* MAY Focus: Milan MAR Provence Walk OCT Great War Centenary OCT Rhine River Family Adventure JUL
THE MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT Georgia MAY Israel: Past and Present APR Nile FEB
ASIA AND THE FAR EAST Mongolia JUL Along the Mekong OCT Silk Road AUG Bangkok to Bali FEB Southeast Asia Family Adventure DEC Bhutan SEP Unseen Japan NOV AFRICA Five “Stans” AUG Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia DEC (2017) Kingdom of Morocco MAR Seychelles and Madagascar OCT Southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail JUL Tanzania Safari JUN
* Trips indicated with an asterisk are not included in this issue due to their wait-list status at the time of publication. Call our office to inquire about availability.
6 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY NORTH AMERICA Alaska’s Inside Passage JUN Canadian Heli-Hiking JUL Civil Rights Route JUN Columbia and Snake Rivers SEP Great Lakes JUL Great Northwest Passage AUG Greenland to Iceland JUN Mississippi River MAY Polar Bear Expedition NOV Railways of New England SEP MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA Utah’s National Parks JUN AND THE CARIBBEAN Cuba by Sea MAR Cuba Family Seminar DEC (2017) Exploring Havana MAR Did you know? Whichever journey you choose, your SOUTH AMERICA AND Stanford Travel/Study experience will THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS include: Amazing Argentina OCT lectures by renowned Stanford Amazon and Machu Picchu SEP faculty and scholars Colombia APR luxury accommodations and travel Galápagos Expedition JUL exclusive, insider access and Galápagos Family Adventure JUN after-hours tours Galápagos Field Seminar SEP like-minded travelers and savvy Peru Family Seminar JUN local guides attentive, experienced Stanford tour managers airport transfers, gratuities and all the extras THE SOUTH PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND You needn’t be a Stanford alum to travel with us—and we offer trips Kingdom of Tonga AUG to suit any age. Costs listed are New Zealand* JAN per person, based on double Western Australia by Air MAY occupancy. For answers to frequently asked questions, visit: For a listing of trips by alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq date, go to page 31.
STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 7 Roam the planet in your style...
ACTIVE ADVENTURES For travelers who are looking to add an Cuba Family New Year’s Eve active twist to their next vacation, whether Seminar in Vienna it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, snorkel- DECEMBER 26, 2017, TO JANUARY 2, 2018 DECEMBER 28, 2017, TO JANUARY 7, 2018 ing, kayaking, gorilla tracking or countryside (8 DAYS) (11 DAYS) walks, trips that offer a superb outdoor experience alongside the comfort and Empty nest. Kids flown the coop? Why not take Baroque, bubbly and an imperial ball. Attend luxury that are our hallmarks. a vacation together—and what more unique place Le Grand Bal at the exquisite Hofburg Palace in is there to explore together as a family than Cuba? Vienna and ring in 2018 while swirling around the CLASSIC JOURNEYS This trip is specifically geared toward families with gilded ballroom to the tune of Strauss waltzes. For travelers who long to recapture the children who have graduated high school. Architectural intrigue. View diverse building styles romantic, golden age of travel as they Auld lang syne. On New Year’s Eve,1958, Cuban in the city of Graz and go behind the scenes at journey to exciting destinations in the lap of dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Havana and a new landmarks such as the town’s famous 13th-century luxury aboard intimate cruise ships, vintage chapter began in Cuba’s history. Explore Castro’s clock tower. railcars, charming riverboats and private legacy with local historians and economists, and Mozart on my mind. Visit the birthplace and former aircraft. with Stanford faculty leader and former ambassador residence of Mozart in Salzburg and enjoy exclusive
EXPLORATIONS BY LAND to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94. entrée to the autograph vault to see some of his For travelers who love to immerse them- Talk, look, listen. Opportunities abound to explore signed manuscripts and letters. selves in the cultures, traditions, sights, Havana’s rich and vibrant arts scene. Meet actors Beyond the gold gilt. Stanford professor Bert sounds and flavors of both urban and rural from a children’s theater, watch as young circus Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, illuminates for us landscapes as they explore one or more performers practice their routines and have lunch the rich history of Austria as a political center and countries on their journey through colorful, in an artist’s home. cultural magnet in Central Europe. storied and exotic lands. COST: $7,295 COST: $9,995
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8 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Vietnam, Laos Bangkok to Bali Nile FEBRUARY 1 TO 13, 2018 (13 DAYS) FEBRUARY 21 TO MARCH 7, 2018 and Cambodia (15 DAYS) DECEMBER 29, 2017, TO JANUARY 17, 2018 A capital experience! Spend two nights in bustling (20 DAYS) Bangkok, viewing its palaces and temples along the Welcome back. With Travel/Study favorite, Profes- Chao Phraya River and cruising to the Grand Palace sor Ed Steidle, return to a stable, hospitable Egypt Tried and true. A Travel/Study favorite for more and enjoy exclusive tours to historical and cultural than 20 years, our popular introduction to this trio of and reclining Buddha at Wat Po. It’s the journey and the destination. Revel in sites not open to the public, including two major Southeast Asian countries includes a lecture series Cairo mosques, Ibn Tulun and Sultan Hassan. from history professor , as well as meet- a bygone era as we travel through Thailand and Margo Horn Mummy’s boy. View artifacts retrieved from the ings with ambassadors and non-profit organizations. Malaysia for three nights aboard the deluxe Eastern & Oriental Express train with Professor Kathleen tomb of King Tutankhamun as well as other ancient A feast for the senses. In Hanoi, catch wafts of treasures at Cairo’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. lemongrass and barbecued pork and listen to the Stephens, watching a world of sleepy villages, rice Moon river. Take a seven-night cruise aboard the cacophony of traffic in the Old Quarter. paddies and grazing water buffalo pass by. Look for the Chinese, Malay luxurious 30-passenger Sun Boat III, visiting Luxor, Good karma. Wake early to give alms, in the form Singapore swing. and Indian influences that have helped shape this Aswan and the great temples of Edfu and Kom of sticky rice, to the Buddhist monks—a tradition in Ombo. Then fly to Abu Simbel, where the statues Laos, where nearly all males spend at least some dynamic city during our two-night stay here. Paradise found. Enjoy three relaxing nights at of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari sit in time in a monastery. peaceful repose high above the Nile. Spend two our beautiful seaside resort in Bali. Explore caves Unleash that inner archaeologist. Walk like an Egyptian. Talk with Egyptians about full days exploring the jungle-covered temples of bearing ancient inscriptions, and browse the famed Ubud market with its exotic displays of Balinese how they perceive the huge changes that have Cambodia’s iconic Angkor, ancient capital of the occurred in their country since the 2011 Revolution. Khmer kingdom. crafts, spices and gifts. SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY COST: from $9,995 COST: from $14,495 COST: $9,795
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 9 Kingdom of Focus: Milan Exploring Havana Morocco MARCH 23 TO 31, 2018 (9 DAYS) MARCH 24 TO 31, 2018 (8 DAYS) MARCH 16 TO 29, 2018 (14 DAYS) Renaissance woman. Explore such clas- Havana nocturne. Go beyond the ubiquitous sical sites as Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to “Guantanamera,” attending musical performances With faculty leader An exotic and historic land. da Vinci’s Last Supper, with faculty leader Christy and listening to Buena Vista Social Club-like melo- extraordinaire , discover the cultural, Scott Pearson Junkerman, an expert in Italian Renaissance art. dies as they drift from every open window. religious and geographical diversity of Morocco, as It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings. Go behind the Cuba libre. Visit ateliers, galleries and workshops, we journey from Marrakesh, where snake charm- scenes at Milan’s legendary La Scala Opera House including a studio displaying photography, paintings ers and magicians still ply their ancient arts, to the and enjoy an exclusive visit to the venue’s costume and drawings that illustrate societal issues—a reflec- capital city of Rabat. and set design studios, then enjoy a performance at tion of Cuba’s long-standing tradition of freedom of Treasures of the kingdom. Enjoy sunset over the the opera house that evening. artistic expression. spectacular Saharan dunes, overnight in carpeted A room with a view. Enjoy a private tour of a stately Good fellas. Check out Havana’s modernist archi- tents, wander through the well-preserved Roman 500-year-old villa and its 18th-century gardens with tecture that includes the former Havana Hilton and ruins of Volubilis, and visit the fabled medinas of the the count whose family has owned the property for the Riviera Hotel, once owned by major organized old city of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. generations. crime boss Meyer Lansky. Glimpse the unique Berber culture, One world. Decadent domiciles. Visit both the home of Milan’s History lessons. Get updated on Cuba-U.S. learn about local Jewish and Muslim traditions, and most prestigious family of modern art collectors and relations by Hoover Institute fellow Kori Schake, meet with local scholars, artisans and merchants. the elegant 1930s Villa Necchi, the principal setting who’s held State and Defense Department posts By the sea. Explore the charming seaside town of for the visually stunning 2010 film,I Am Love, star- and whose research focuses on the building of Essaouira, a fortified city whose coastal waters teem ring Tilda Swinton. cooperative solutions to security problems. with the many blue boats of its fishermen. COST: $7,195 COST: $8,895 COST: $7,995
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10 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Cuba by Sea Colombia Israel: Past MARCH 24 TO APRIL 3, 2018 (11 DAYS) APRIL 6 TO 15, 2018 (10 DAYS) and Present Our crucero Caribeño. Sail from Santiago de The gold standard. Visit museums in Bogota that APRIL 6 TO 19, 2018 (14 DAYS) Cuba, birthplace of the Cuban Revolution, to represent works ranging from modern to classic Havana aboard the luxury yacht, Le Ponant. and include the gold museum, Museo del Oro. Voices in the wilderness. Meet with Palestinians, Jewish settlers, local academics and journalists to Colonial gems. Call at the charming, frozen-in-time, Something for everyone. Explore Medellin in its colonial port town of Cienfuegos for a walking tour many forms—a small rural village, a lush park, a hear various, often opposing opinions about current with local preservationists of historic landmarks and gritty urban barrio and a trendy neighborhood— events and the future of this hotly contested land. visits with students and teachers of the arts. and interact with its inhabitants in every location. Amen to that. With political science professor , explore the importance of Hasta la victoria, siempre! Uncover the robust See what the buzz is about. Delve into vibrant Judith Goldstein history of Cuba while discussing topics ranging from Cartagena, the colonial jewel of the country that’s Jerusalem to the three Abrahamic monotheistic sugar and revolutions to U.S.-Cuban relations with been influenced by both Spanish and Caribbean faiths and take time to observe their practices. Visit the Western Galilee Professor Héctor Hoyos. cultures, and it’s easy to see why artists, writers The best medicine. Hospital-Nahariya, whose diverse medical staff Religiosity. Delve into the belief systems of Santería and historians keep coming here for inspiration. serves not only local residents of all religious beliefs, and other Afro-Cuban religions with practitioners in Architectural digest. Enjoy viewing the many Trinidad, a World Heritage site. styles of architecture that sit side by side, from but also refugees from the war in Syria. Visit Roman-era archaeological Think green. Walking the white sand beaches at colonial to Moorish to modern. Etched in stone. sites, including Masada and Beit She’an. Punta Francés, part of a marine conservation area A gentleman and a scholar. Learn from popular Visit Jaffa, where on Isla de la Juventud, learn about local efforts to faculty leader, Ed Steidle, who has led travelers From the Gospel to graffiti. preserve the fragile ecosystem of the island. all over the world for nearly 20 years. some deeds of St. Peter the Apostle’s ostensibly took place, and check out Tel Aviv’s hip street art. COST: from $12,595 COST: $6,695 COST: $9,995
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 11 Cinque Terre Hike Catalunya Food Focus: Berlin APRIL 15 TO 23, 2018 (9 DAYS) and Wine APRIL 25 TO MAY 4, 2018 (10 DAYS) A hiker’s paradiso. Spend one splendid day after APRIL 18 TO 28, 2018 (11 DAYS) Life is a cabaret. Learn from faculty leader another hiking the trails that lace the seven-mile Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64, about pre- and post- stretch of the five quintessential Italian coastal Catalan culture and cuisine. In the northeastern WWII, the hedonistic inter-War years of the Weimar villages that give Cinque Terre its name. corner of Spain, discover why Catalans pride them- Republic and modern-day Berlin. selves on their culture, their art, and above all else, Riviera numero uno. Visit some of the world’s Museum spree! Explore Museum Island, set in the most iconic seaside resorts as we explore the Italian their food and wine. middle of the Spree River and home to five of the Riviera, including Portofino and the abbey at San God’s architect. Explore Barcelona and become world’s top museums with collections that include Fruttuoso with its famous underwater crucifix. familiar with the art and architecture of Antoni Gaudi Babylon’s Ishtar Gate and the bust of Nefertiti. while visiting sites showcasing his work. Cliff notes. Soak up the spectacular views of the Bridge of spies. Take a day trip to Potsdam to visit sea as we hike up mountain ridges and down to Menus for the ages. Whether it’s traditional paella, Sanssouci, former summer palace of Frederick the colorful villages clinging to the steep cliffs of this artisan cheese plates, French cassoulets or inno- Great; Cecilienhof, location of the Potsdam Confer- gorgeous region, and learn about its history and vative tapas, count on exquisite meals that are ence; and the Glienicke Bridge, site of various Cold accompanied by award-winning wines. culture from Professor Debra Satz and hiking War spy exchanges. host Peter Watson. The complete learning package. Learn from fac- The lives of others. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial ulty leader, Professor , and our wine Buon gusto! Enjoy al fresco lunches on the trail Scott Pearson that runs one mile along the formerly walled border and the finest and freshest of fish in the evenings expert, Jeremy Shaw, as we go on exclusive visits between East and West Berlin and contains the last in this land of Ligurian cuisine, where pesto, pine to wineries and tasting rooms, where we converse piece of the Wall, plus historical remnants showing nuts and porcini mushrooms rule the day. with wine makers and winery owners. the trauma that the Wall inflicted upon all Berliners. COST: $7,895 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY COST: approx. $6,295 COST: $7,295
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12 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Dutch Waterways Georgia Tuscany, Umbria APRIL 27 TO MAY 7, 2018 (11 DAYS) MAY 5 TO 14, 2018 (10 DAYS) and Rome Tulip-mania. Explore the world’s largest flower Tbilisi on my mind. Discover this ancient capital MAY 7 TO 18, 2018 (12 DAYS) auction in Aalsmeer and stroll through the Keuken- city on an architecture tour and enjoy a special hof’s 88 acres of magnificent flowers at the peak invitation to the Presidential Palace. Gain a deeper La bella vita. Slow down and enjoy the “good life” of the blooming season. understanding of the challenges of achieving as we explore the scenic Italian countryside, savor the local culture and sample the regional cuisine. The perfect size. We’ve chartered the new democracy in the Caucasus with faculty leader 32-passenger barge, MS Magnifique II, to navigate Stephen Krasner. Calling all kings and queens. Stay at a 13th- the region’s scenic waterways, a marvelous laby- Eat, drink and be merry. Experience an authentic century castello in the fortified village of Gargonza, rinth of locks and canals. supra, or Georgian table, a joyous amalgam of deli- lovingly restored and beautifully updated by our hosts, the Guicciardini family. Tilting at windmills. Delight in discovering histori- cious food, hearty drinking rituals, endless toasts cal treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike and traditional polyphonic singing. Majesty of the Middle Ages. Stroll the narrow through the lush countryside; and be awed by the To your health. Get to know the surprising history streets in quintessential medieval towns such as iconic windmills of Kinderdijk. of wine in the fertile valleys of the South Caucasus, Assisi, Gubbio and Spoleto, and look closely at the venerable facades of their stunning landmark Museum junkies. In the company of dynamic where the world’s first cultivated grapes for wine buildings, little changed over the centuries. duo Wanda M. Corn and Joe Corn, who have were produced 8,000 years ago. Visit an organic introduced Stanford travelers to art museums and winery and join a tasting in the vineyard. Out of the crowd. Enjoy an unharried, early- history all over the world, visit the works of Dutch The best coast. Linger a while longer on an morning visit to the Vatican and St. Peter’s and Flemish masters whose art was inspired by optional extension to Kutaisi, for a visit to the Gelati Basilica, before they open to the general public. the countryside we’ve been traveling through. Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Back to the future. Discuss contemporary politics the resort town of Batumi on the Black Sea. with our savvy faculty leader, Roberto D’Alimonte. COST: from $9,295 COST: $6,795 COST: approx. $8,695
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 13 Path to Rome Walk Mississippi River Spain and Portugal MAY 8 TO 20, 2018 (13 DAYS) MAY 11 TO 21, 2018 (11 DAYS) by Sea All roads lead to Rome. Travel a portion of Treasure in our own backyard. Rediscover a MAY 17 TO 29, 2018 (13 DAYS) the Via Francigena, the pilgrimage route that linked slice of our country’s history—richly exhibited Canterbury to Rome in the Middle Ages, following through the traditions of music, art and literature— Sail away. Sail the coasts of Spain and Portugal its route outside Rome through olive groves, while celebrating the longest and most storied of aboard the magnificent, three-mastedSea Cloud II vineyards and ancient cypress trees. American waterways. that brings back the elegance of a bygone era. With faculty leader Pilgrims’ progress. Descend from the hills of Rome Rollin’ down the river. Navigate the “Big Muddy” From flamenco to fado. Héctor via Viale Angelico to arrive at St. Peter’s Basilica, the in style aboard the Queen of the Mississippi Hoyos, professor of Latin American literature and seat of Catholicism and home to a vast store of art sternwheeler. culture, enjoy private dance and singing perfor- mances in Seville and Lisbon. treasures, including the Sistine Chapel. Sips of southern comfort. Find the soul of the Savor Andalusian Places less traveled. Discover the pleasures of South as we visit the antebellum mansions of Paella, port and pairings. nearby, lesser-known cities, such as Buonconvento, Natchez and St. Francisville, the colorful Cajun specialties in Granada, tapas lunches in Seville and Bolsena, Caprarola and San Lorenzo. town of St. Martinsville and the music halls of the Bilbao, and tastings at a historic port lodge in Porto. In Santiago de Compostela, termi- La mente, il corpo e l’anima. With professor of hu- French Quarter. Walk of ages. nus of Spain’s legendary 1,000-year-old pilgrimage manities Elaine Treharne as our faculty leader and Let freedom ring. The issues of civil rights and Peter Watson as our guide we refresh our minds, racial equality continue to be definitive elements of route, lunch in private at a top parador. bodies and souls during our walks. Stop to savor our country’s fabric. Gain a deeper appreciation A millennium apart. Stand in awe of Spain’s hearty agrarian cuisine and enjoy the peace and quiet of this complex topic from history professor architectural masterpieces, from Granada’s 11th- century, Moorish-style Alhambra to Ghery’s game- that are hallmarks of these beautiful rural settings. Jim Campbell, MA ’83, PhD ’89. changing Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. COST: $9,995 COST: from $9,795 COST: from $7,990
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14 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Western Australia Burgundy and the Opera in the Lands by Air Loire Valley of Mozart & Wagner MAY 17 TO 29, 2018 (13 DAYS) MAY 20 TO JUNE 1, 2018 (13 DAYS) MAY 31 TO JUNE 13, 2018 (14 DAYS) Fly out west. Travel aboard our privately chartered A French time machine. Travel back in time with Echoes of Wagner and Mozart. Join former gen- Dash 8-300 aircraft with Professor Ian Smith, MA faculty leader Herant Katchadourian, visiting eral director of the Seattle Opera, Speight Jenkins, ’70, PhD ’71, to explore Western Australia’s far- artisans still using techniques from the Middle Ages, on a tour that takes us to some of Central Europe’s flung, lesser-known destinations—journeying from family-run 200-year-old wine estates, and ancient most famous opera houses and allows us to dis- Perth to Darwin. Romanesque abbeys and churches. cover the Germany of Bach and Wagner and the Parks and sharks. Fly to Ningaloo Marine Park, Pouilly-Fuissé. Delight in the variety of tastings Austria of Mozart and Haydn. with the world’s largest aggregation of whale shark. available in this region, famed the world over for its The meistersingers of… Vienna. Stroll through the Then take a boat cruise on Lake Argyle in search wines, as well as for its traditional milling methods city that has hosted and housed all the great singers of crocodiles, and fly to Purnululu National Park for long associated with the area surrounding Dijon. and composers of the world and is a veritable mu- a 4x4 drive that includes a short hike to the park’s Romanesque architecture. Stop and admire the seum in and of itself, filled with art galleries, historic sandstone domes and Cathedral Gorge. impressive Abbaye de Fontenay, one of the old- buildings and royal palaces. History lessons. Get an education on the history of est and most complete Cistercian abbeys, now a A cornucopia of cultural gems. Travel by boat to the pearling industry and its modern-day processes UNESCO World Heritage site. King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castle near Munich, visit in Broome. Learn all about aboriginal culture at Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Take a cruise along Wagner’s Festival Theatre in Bayreuth, be dazzled the Mirima Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley the scenic Loire River and view the region’s much- by Europe’s largest collection of treasures housed in region and reflect on the bombings of Darwin by loved châteaux, from Chenonceau and d’Amboise Dresden’s Green Vault and view the impressive art the Japanese during World War II. to Chambord and Vaux-le-Vicomte. collections on Museum Island in Berlin.
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 15 Alaska’s Inside Tanzania Safari Peru Family Passage JUNE 18 TO 30, 2018 (13 DAYS) Seminar JUNE 3 TO 12, 2018 (10 DAYS) Into Africa. Join faculty leader Larry Diamond, ’73, JUNE 21 TO JULY 2, 2018 (12 DAYS) MA ’78, PhD ’80, on an epic adventure timed to Front row, center. Aboard the MV Alaskan Dream, observe the start of the annual wildebeest migra- Amazon prime. Explore the legendary rain forest cruise with faculty leader Barton “Buzz” Thomp- tion. Meet with paleoanthropologists and learn and rivers of the Amazon amid the comforts of son, ’73, MBA ’76, JD ’76, to rain forest- from researchers at Olduvai Gorge, the “cradle of the custom-designed Delfin IIIwith Professor carpeted mountainsides as seals cavort shipside. mankind.” Bill Durham, ’71, and stay in top-rated hotels Sail far into Glacier Bay to witness in Cusco and at the foot of Machu Picchu. Water world. Wild days. Check off Africa’s “Big Five” (lion, the “calving” of Margerie Glacier, have an up-close elephant, leopard, Cape Buffalo and rhino) as we Land of the lost. Wander through one of the whale encounter while paddling a coastline kayak explore the landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Americas’ most important archaeological sites— and watch waterfalls plummet down the 4,000-foot the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti—just Machu Picchu, a mystical, awe-inspiring, 15th- cliffs of narrow, glacially formed Tracy Arm Fjord. when the great wildebeest migration is beginning. century citadel nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. Walk along a forest path lined with Visit Lima’s Larco Museum that Fact totem. Starry nights. Then kick back in the evenings at Peruse history. totem poles to a Haida longhouse, visit the only our luxurious safari lodges and camps, gazing at features more than 5,000 years of pre-Columbian indigenous Tsimshian village in the U.S. and meet the star-studded heavens and listening to the Peruvian history, and travel to the Sacred Valley of with a Tlingit (pronounced Kling’-kit) naturalist. symphony of sounds of the nighttime savannah. the Incas, the spiritual core of the Incan Empire. Watch for breaching humpback Vacation together on this Flukes and fur. It takes a village. Talk with the inhabitants of a Kids flown the coop? whales as our ship plies the waters of Frederick Maasai community about life and the challenges trip designed specifically for families with post-high Sound, and keep an eye out for bears and deer the tribe is faced with today. school children in their late teens or older. while traveling by skiff along a pristine shoreline. COST: from approx. $7,595 COST: $8,995 COST: from $9,695 WAIT LIST ONLY
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16 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Utah’s National Civil Rights Route Greenland to Parks JUNE 24 TO JULY 1, 2018 (8 DAYS) Iceland JUNE 23 TO 30, 2018 (8 DAYS) Roots of the struggle for equality. Journey JUNE 24 TO JULY 8, 2018 (15 DAYS) through four southern states to some of the most Red rock country. Explore Utah’s national parks iconic sites of the 1960s’ civil rights movement with Fara í viking! “To go on an expedition!”…visit with professor of environmental studies millennia-old Norse sites and thriving local villages Tim Duane, Allyson Hobbs, director of Stanford’s Program in ’82, MS ’83, PhD ’89, learning of the fierce and African and African-American Studies. such as Narsaq in Greenland, and be awed by the relentless forces of nature that have carved and craggy, glaciated walls of Prins Christian Sund as Monuments to the cause. Learn about the lead- shaped the region’s dramatic domes, bridges, ers and events of the movement as we stop at viewed from our ship, Hebridean Sky, and Zodiacs. canyons and cliffs. churches, museums, historic bus stations, exhibits, The untamed North. In the company of environ- From Arches to Zion. On this hike-studded memorials and the Lorraine Motel, now a museum, mental science professor Kevin Arrigo, travel above adventure, visit the wind-sculpted rock formations where Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. the Arctic Circle, where icebergs and tundra host of Arches National Park, the wild Grand Staircase- magnificent wildlife. Polar bears, humpback whales, Souls of the South. Feel the origins of soul and Escalante lands, Capitol Reef’s centuries-old the blues driving through the Mississippi Delta musk oxen, walruses, reindeer, puffins and rare ivory petroglyphs, Canyonlands’ buttes and canyons, and touring Memphis’ music district. And feast on gulls are among the many species we may spot. and the colorful walls of stunning Zion Canyon. southern-style dishes at cafes and restaurants The fabled Golden Circle. From Iceland’s capital Hoo(doo) you think you are? Stand among the long-gone civil rights leaders once patronized. city, Reykjavík, travel to Thingvellir National Park, hundreds of limestone hoodoos, or rock spires, Gullfoss (waterfall) and the Geysir center. Homes of the brave. Visit the home of civil rights of Bryce Canyon and learn how these fragile rock activist Medgar Evers and stop at a preserved Ring Road. Explore the entire island nation of formations will eventually topple or erode away antebellum Underground Railroad house. Iceland on an optional pre-trip extension. from the forces of frost wedging. COST: from $12,980 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY COST: $4,495 COST: approx. $6,995
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 17 Tuscany Family Galápagos Family Galápagos Adventure Adventure Expedition JUNE 26 TO JULY 7, 2018 (12 DAYS) JUNE 27 TO JULY 6, 2018 (10 DAYS) JULY 3 TO 14, 2018 (12 DAYS) The best of the best. Soak up the Renaissance The ultimate outdoor classroom. Cruise among Nature at our fingertips.Marvel at the biodiversity treasures of Florence and visit our favorite Tuscan the “enchanted isles” aboard the Santa Cruz II, of the 3,200-acre Mashpi Reserve, and, as we sail hill towns with faculty leader Christy Junkerman. chartered exclusively for Stanford families and amid the Galápagos Islands, explore one of the Local flavor. Watch the kids’ excitement grow as ideally suited for exploring the Galápagos chain. world’s only destinations where humans can get they learn from the experts how to make frescoes, Up close and personal. Embrace the magnificent up close to wild animals in their natural habitat. gelato and pasta. They’ll also team up with the ecosystem of the Galápagos sitting face to face Evolution examined. Learn from faculty leader neighborhood ragazzi for a soccer match and with giant tortoises and marine iguanas onshore Jamie Jones about the evidence that solidified enjoy a dinner with local families. and snorkeling amid sea lions and spotting pods Darwin’s concepts, as present today as when Our very own castle. Travel back to medieval times of spinner dolphins in the clear waters offshore. he voyaged there more than 180 years ago. during our weeklong stay in the 13th-century walled A rocky history. Learn about the islands’ volcanic High above land, beneath the sea! At Mashpi village of Gargonza, complete with a swimming pool evolution and geology from expert naturalists on Reserve, hike, climb or ride a sky bike in the heart and a gourmet restaurant. daily hikes across the lava-strewn landscapes. of the rain forest; in the Galápagos, snorkel or And they’re off! Enjoy VIP seats at Siena’s famous Nature’s classroom. Adults learn about the unique kayak surrounded by incredible marine life. Palio, the festive 800-year-old bareback horse race Galápagos biology from Professor Bob Siegel, ’76, Relax and unwind. Luxuriate at our boutique hotel around the city’s piazza that combines medieval MA ’77, MD ’90, while kids have fun learning from in Quito, be amazed by the elegance of Mashpi pageantry with the spirit of competition. their zany Young Explorer Leaders. Lodge and take time to enjoy the many amenities
COST: approx. $7,995 adults; $7,695 kids COST: from approx. $7,795 adults; $7,295 kids of our expedition ship, La Pinta, in the Galápagos. (ages 6–18) (ages 6–18) COST: approx. $9,995
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18 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Cruising the Mongolia Scandinavia Danube JULY 3 TO 15, 2018 (13 DAYS) JULY 7 TO 20, 2018 (14 DAYS) JULY 3 TO 15, 2018 (13 DAYS) From Khans to communism. Start our Surf and turf. With Travel/Study favorite Ed magical Mongolian adventure in its capital, Ulaan- Steidle, explore Sweden, Denmark and Norway by Second is the best. Not only is the majestic baatar, visiting the Great Khans Memorial that ferry and rail—modes of transport uniquely suited to Danube the second-longest river in Europe, run- celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Mongolian 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 archipel- 10 countries, but a cruise on the Danube is also the commemorating its fallen WWII soldiers. ago 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 Enjoy eight nights aboard A cruise to remember. 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. Enjoy a vessel for our commemorative journey along this many treasures found at the museum in Karakorum, ride aboard the standard-gauge Flåm Railway over legendary river. Also enjoy the company and erudite the Mongol Empire’s 13th-century capital. the mountainous spine of Norway to Myrdal, click- scholarship of our two Stanford faculty leaders, The ultimate Mongolian spectacle. Attend the ety-clacking past waterfalls, landscapes carpeted Scott Pearson and Stephen Hinton. centuries-old Nadaam Festival with its wrestling, with flowers and locale of the deepest, longest fjord The hills are alive... Celebrate the rich culture and horse racing and archery competitions. in 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. COST: approx. $9,495 COST: approx. $10,995 COST: from approx. $6,995
C ZECH Sognefjord Balestrand RUSSIA Aurlandsfjord R EPUBLIC Flåm Regensburg Cesky Krumlov Bergen Myrdal HUSTAIN NURUU S WEDEN Passau Oslo Dürnstein S LOVAKIA Ulgii NATIONAL PARK G ERMANY D Linz Vienna Stockholm an M ONGOLIA Ulaanbaatar N ORWAY ub Melk Bratislava e River Karakorum GOBI Salzburg Ongiin GURVAN SAIKHAN Khiid Budapest NATIONAL PARK Flaming A USTRIA t r Cliffs Moltsog Els e North H UNGARY e s Yol D Sea i Baltic CHINA Valley G o b D ENMARK Kalocsa Sea ITALY Copenhagen
STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 19 Wales, England & Great Lakes Canadian Scotland by Rail JULY 15 TO 27, 2018 (13 DAYS) Heli-Hiking JULY 15 TO 25, 2018 (11 DAYS) Home Sweet H.O.M.E. Cruise from Toronto to JULY 17 TO 25, 2018 (9 DAYS) Chicago, plying the waters of Lakes Huron, Ontario, Sentimental journey. With faculty leader Charlie Michigan and Erie. Faculty leader Gavin Wright, It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a HELICOPTER! Fly by Junkerman, traverse the Highlands aboard the whose research focuses on the relationship be- helicopter to breathtaking locales in British Colum- Belmond Royal Scotsman and relive bygone eras tween natural resources and economic develop- bia’s Purcell Mountains, exploring vast areas of on day trips aboard vintage private trains—to the ment, leads our group. high-country terrain with Elizabeth Hadly, professor summit of Snowdon, on the world’s oldest narrow Freshwater “Pearl.” The “Thirty Thousand Islands” of biology and of geological environmental science. gauge railway, and across 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. COST: $7,995
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20 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Iceland Family Rhine River Family Southern Africa Adventure Adventure aboard Rovos Rail JULY 17 TO 27, 2018 (11 DAYS) JULY 18 TO 26, 2018 (9 DAYS) JULY 18 TO AUGUST 2, 2018 (16 DAYS) Cool vibe. Explore Reykjavík, the world’s northern- Fifty years of extraordinary. Celebrate the 50th Colonial courtliness. Relive bygone eras at Cape most capital, embarking on a private whale- and anniversary of Stanford Travel/Study on a re- Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel and the stately Victoria puffin-watching tour and soaking in the family- creation of our very first trip, a cruise on the Rhine Falls Hotel and aboard the Edwardian Rovos Rail friendly Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. River, newly redesigned for families and led by Pro- luxury train in the company of our faculty leader, Around the fabled Golden Circle. In the company fessor Norman Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72. former U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94. of geologist Kate Maher, stop at Thingvellir National Castles and legends. Take an excursion to historic Bones to pick. Visit the Cradle of Humankind pa- Park, Gulfoss (waterfall) and Strokkur (geyser) on Heidelberg and visit its red-walled castle. Explore leoanthropological site north of Johannesburg— this acclaimed route that offers a steady parade of beautiful Strasbourg and take an invigorating walk a World Heritage site, and Robben Island near geological highlights. around the shores of shimmering Lake Titisee in Cape Town where Nelson Mandela was jailed for Volcanic land. Go lava caving inside Vatnshellir the Black Forest. 19 years before becoming South Africa’s president. Cave and climb basalt rocks at Reynisfjara black Venice of the north. Cruise along the tree-lined Dr. Livingstone, I presume. Cruise up the Zambezi sand beach. canals of Amsterdam to gain a unique perspective River to Victoria Falls in the wake of the legendary Bobbing among the bergs. Gaze in awe at huge of the city’s many historic highlights. Scottish missionary and explorer. icebergs floating into the Atlantic Ocean while Family river boat. Our home is the MS Amadeus Wild things. Go on safari in South Africa’s Kruger, carefully navigating around them on specially Silver III, launched in 2016 and featuring French Zimbabwe’s Hwange and Botswana’s Chobe made amphibian boats. balcony options and connecting cabins for families. national parks, and enjoy pre- and/or post-trip
COST: approx. $8,895 adults; $8,595 kids COST: from approx. $6,895 adults; $6,395 kids extensions to Zambia and the Okavango Delta. (ages 6–18) (ages 6–18) COST: from approx. $13,995 WAIT LIST ONLY
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 21 Great Northwest Kingdom of Tonga Northern Europe Passage AUGUST 18 TO 26, 2018 (9 DAYS) by Sea AUGUST 16 TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 (19 DAYS) Quintessential South Pacific.Consider Tonga! AUGUST 27 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 (10 DAYS) 170 tropical islands, most uninhabited. Coral reefs Birthplace of bergs. Marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord, awash with brightly hued fish. White sand beaches Sea to shining sea. In the company of history pro- where 90% of the North Atlantic’s icebergs originate. and verdant hills sheltering rare plants and native fessor Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, cruise Brrr! Visit the peaceful hamlet of Aujuittuq, located birds. A rich history of kings and cultural traditions. aboard Le Lapérouse across the northern coasts of 715 miles above the Arctic Circle, and meet some Loving leviathans! Spend three days snorkeling in Europe and through the Kiel Canal connecting the of the 165 people that inhabit the land. the waters of the Vava’u island group amid south- Baltic and North Seas to the canals of Amsterdam Ghosts of passages past. Land on Beechey Island ern humpback whales and their calves. Joining us and the River Thames. and visit three graves that mark Sir Joseph Frank- is faculty leader and biology professor Stephen Beyond the Little Mermaid. In Copenhagen, head lin’s ill-fated attempted crossing of the Northwest Palumbi, who has researched the genetics and for the Rosenborg Castle, built during the Renais- Passage in the 1840s with his crew of 128 men— evolution of whales. sance as a summer retreat for the royal family and all of whom perished, including Franklin. A local hero. Walk around the splendid 22-acre now home to the Royal Collections. Profuse arctic wildlife? Bank on it. Marvel at Bank ‘Ene’io Botanical Gardens with its founder, Haniteli All’s fair in business and war. Take a walking tour Island’s diverse population of snow geese, caribou, Fa’anunu, dedicated to saving Tonga’s endangered of Lübeck, a founding city of the Hanseatic League, polar bears and thousands of musk ox. plant species. and filled with merchant’s homes from medieval A happening place! Travel with Professor Eliza- The giving tree. Learn the important part coconuts times. Tour the historic city of Antwerp, with its ca- beth Hadly and see the wetlands of Bathurst Island play in the lives of Tongans—from the producing of thedral that houses some of Rubens’ greatest paint- where caribou calve and polar bears migrate. coconut milk and oil to converting coconut waste ing. Explore the perfectly preserved medieval town COST: from $17,132 into electricity, soap and charcoal. of Bruges, or visit Dunkirk and the WWII Museum.
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22 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Silk Road Five “Stans” Amazon and AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 (17 DAYS) (22 DAYS) Machu Picchu SEPTEMBER 3 TO 16, 2018 (14 DAYS) A convergence of cultures. Hang out at the Golden Road. With popular faculty leader Abbas world-famous Kashgar Sunday market where Milani, travel a portion of the Silk Road, the world’s An archaeology enthusiast’s dream. Hike among Tajiks, Uyghurs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and Han Chinese best-known, yet least-visited highway, linking trad- some of Peru’s most enigmatic ruins and learn from come from miles around to trade and socialize. ers, merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads Professor John Rick about the ancient civilizations Winging it. As we “caravan” 2,000 miles by air and urban dwellers for centuries. that created them. across and high above China’s vast deserts from Camel tracks. Trace the path of the great camel The statistics are impressive. Marvel at the Shanghai to Kashgar, we and our faculty leader, caravans through exotic and enigmatic Central Asia. Amazon River, the second-largest river in the world Greg Watkins, ’85, PhD ’03, can look below and Midnight at the oasis. Travel to five fabled oases, and the largest by water volume, carrying one-fifth ponder what the trek by camel must have been like! including the ancient Parthian fortresses of Nisa in of the world’s fresh water to the Atlantic Ocean and En-chanting. In Dunhuang, visit the Tibetan Bud- Turkmenistan, once an important trading stop. providing nutrients to the world’s largest and most dhist monastery complex where pilgrims, monks, With flying colors.Wander amid vibrant bazaars biodiverse rain forest. merchants and traders mingled long ago, and framed by majestic Persian-style architecture and Highest of standards. Cruise aboard the custom- explore the Mogao Thousand Buddha Caves, barter for gold, frankincense, myrrh and fragrant designed Aria Amazon that boasts five-star cabins filled with ancient Buddhist sculpture and murals. spices that span the color spectrum. and cuisine, and stay at top-rated hotels in Cuzco Ancient genius. Stop at Turpan, known for its Mix and mingle. Hear about the intellectual, social and near Machu Picchu. amazingly effective karez underground irrigation and cultural history of Central Asia when meeting Magical mystery tour. Enjoy this opportunity to system, a horizontal network of vertical tunnels with local artists, students and NGO staffs. explore the Incas’ remote 15th-century citadel of whose technology goes back to 800 B.C.E.! COST: approx. $11,495 Machu Picchu, a mystical, awe-inspiring site. COST: in development COST: approx. $12,195
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 23 Literary London Galápagos Columbia and SEPTEMBER 4 TO 12, 2018 (9 DAYS) Field Seminar Snake Rivers Not your average book club. The third installment SEPTEMBER 9 TO 22, 2018 (14 DAYS) SEPTEMBER 10 TO 17, 2018 (8 DAYS) of our popular literary seminar series—following T.S. Eliot in the Cotswolds and Literary Dublin— One of a kind. In Travel/Study’s 50th anniversary Gorge-ous views. Cruise the entire length of the continues with an examination of the works and year, enjoy this exclusive itinerary that allows us to magnificent Columbia River Gorge aboard the authors of Britain’s monumental capital. explore 10 islands in the Galápagos archipelago. 62-passenger National Geographic Sea Lion, taking Pre-departure, attend in the Bonneville Lock and Dam, Beacon Rock Our own “Bloomsbury Companion.” Professor Back to the classroom. a three-day workshop on the Stanford campus and Multnomah Falls—Oregon’s tallest. William M. Chace, who’s been teaching English literature for four-plus decades, is our perfect guide with Professor Bill Durham, ’71, and the Stanford The corps of discovery. Trace the path of Lewis for exploring the rich history of London’s writers and sophomores participating in the program. and Clark to Fort Clatsop near Astoria where storybook characters, from John Donne and Virginia Evolution examined. Few places on earth ex- explorers took shelter while we learn from history Woolf to Sherlock Holmes. From our home base, emplify evolution and adaptation better than the professor David Kennedy, ’63. the historic Bloomsbury Hotel, we’ll enjoy morning Galápagos Islands. See the evidence that solidified Savor the flavor. Taste award-winning wines at seminars held in the hotel’s library. Darwin’s concepts, as present today as when he a local vineyard on the Columbia River Gorge, sip explored the islands more than 180 years ago. hand-crafted Oregon beer and sample fresh fruit Closer looks with experts. Partake in behind-the- scenes excursions to some of the city’s unique On September 15, 1835…the HMS Beagle arrived from a family farm in Hood River. It’s harvest time! landmarks, such as a curator-led tour at the British in the Galápagos. Unlike Darwin’s visit, we’ll cruise Let loose on the Palouse. By kayak or landing Library to view some of its special treasures and a in comfort aboard our expedition ship, La Pinta, craft, traverse the calm waters of the Palouse River private tour of the Churchill War Rooms. ideal for sailing amid the Galápagos Islands. surrounded by basalt cliffs, then visit Palouse Falls, COST: approx. $9,795 WAIT LIST ONLY which plunges 198 feet into the pool below. COST: in development COST: from $6,995
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24 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Bhutan Railways of Amazing Argentina SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 8, 2018 OCTOBER 5 TO 18, 2018 (14 DAYS) (15 DAYS) New England SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 3, 2018 (8 DAYS) Let’s tango! Enjoy our stay in Buenos Aires, A literal cliffhanger. Hike to the spectacular experiencing the incredibly tasty food, lively music Tiger’s Nest Monastery, clinging to the edge of Oh, the places you’ll go. From bustling coastal and traditional dances of this passionate city. cities such as Portland, ME, and Boston, MA, to a 10,000-foot-high cliff and so sacred that all The most beautiful place on earth. Spend three Bhutanese try to visit its temple at least once in charming mountain towns like North Conway, NH, days exploring Patagonia with geology profes- experience the historic and modern rail culture of their lifetimes. sor Gail Mahood and learn how this geological Chortens and stupas and dzongs, oh my! northern New England. wonderland was shaped over millennia by extreme Explore the sacred Buddhist monuments, Where up is down and down is up. Locals refer to tectonic shifts and harsh climates. much of coastal Maine as “Down East,” while, when monasteries and temples that pepper Bhutan’s Famously blue. Be dazzled by the deep blue hues Himalayas. traveling south to Boston, one may be said to be of melted glacial ice that pools in the crevasses of An enlightened land. Learn from Professor headed “up to Boston.” As we travel on Amtrak’s glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park and at the Barbara Fried about Bhutan’s Gross National Downeaster, favorite faculty duo and resident New Southern Patagonia Icefield. Happiness index that aims to increase the Bhuta- Englanders and illumi- Wanda M. Corn Joe Corn And the hits just keep coming. Patagonia is a nese people’s living standards and of the country’s nate this and many other charming quirks of daily trip in and of itself, but there’s more: explore the recent transition from an absolute to a constitutional life in the land of the original colonies. incomparable Bariloche Lake District and journey monarchy. I think I can, I think I can... Ride to the 6,288-foot to Iguazú Falls to wrap up this richest of excursions Ordinary people. Experience local culture while summit of the highest peak in the northeastern U.S. through Argentina. attending a school assembly, shopping at a typical aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, pulled COST: approx. $11,695 weekend market and dining at a private farmhouse. by a 19th-century steam locomotive.
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 25 Great War Provence Walk Around Sicily Centenary OCTOBER 8 TO 20, 2018 (13 DAYS) OCTOBER 9 TO 18, 2018 (10 DAYS) OCTOBER 7 TO 18, 2018 (12 DAYS) Light fantastic! Discover just how captivating Circumnavigate Sicily. Travel aboard the sleek, Provence can be. Walk through the countryside brand-new Le Champlain with classics professor Journey through Commemorating the centenary. that inspired so many impressionist painters, from and Travel/Study icon, Marsh McCall, calling upon northern France with history professor James Cézanne to van Gogh, to capture it all on canvas. several of Sicily’s most inviting towns and cities, , reflecting on the 100th anniversary Sheehan, ’58 The crème de la crème of walking territory. including Monreale, Palermo and Taormina, and of the end of World War I—November 11, 1918. Choose from two walk options daily, ranging from ancient sites such as Agrigento and Segesta. The harrowing loss of the Great The Western front. short walks in villages and through vineyards and Nexus of the known world. Discover what has War really hits home as we visit battlefields, muse- gardens to longer hikes amid the gorges and made this island such a magnet for archaeologists, ums and cemeteries where the famous Battle of the mountains of Provence’s famous landscape. strewn as it is with ancient remnants left by the Somme and the fierce siege of Verdun took place. Past-perfect. Explore with Stanford history profes- island’s many conquerors over the millennia: the Our itinerary places a special American influence. sor Carolyn Lougee and walk host Peter Watson Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, emphasis on America’s involvement in the First the vast Palais des Papes in Avignon, the Roman Normans, Germans, Savoyards, French, British and World War, manifested by our visits to Cantigny and town of Glanum, medieval Arles and the Romans’ most recently Italians (the Romans again!). Saint-Mihiel, sites where the U.S. Army mounted massive Pont du Gard aqueduct. Bookend in Malta. Our voyage begins and ends in significant offensive campaigns. Beauty of the feasts. Savor the fruits of France’s Malta, itself another crossroads of cultures where A silver lining. We’ll hear how World War I, while most bountiful region, dining at Michelin-starred we can walk amid the prehistoric Ggantija Temples totally devastating, also had a great impact on tech- restaurants and lingering over al fresco picnics that on Malta’s island of Gozo and view some of the nology, art, international politics and modern culture, personify the health-famous Mediterranean diet. ancient ruins and monuments found around Valletta. marking the arrival of a new era. COST: approx. $9,695 COST: from $6,995 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY COST: approx. $8,995
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26 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Along the Mekong Seychelles and Tuscany Seminar OCTOBER 9 TO 24, 2018 (16 DAYS) OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 9, 2018 Madagascar (10 DAYS) A flowing lifeline.With faculty leader Barton OCTOBER 20 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2018 (18 DAYS) “Buzz” Thompson, ’73, MBA ’76, JD ’76, cruise Flying solo. We designed this trip specifically with along the Mekong River and explore the cities, Stroll an atoll. Alongside Rob Dunbar and a team solo travelers in mind. Explore the pleasures of towns and villages that are so dependent on the of expert naturalists, spend two full days exploring the Tuscan countryside with fellow Stanford solo world’s 12th-largest river for their economic, the magnificent Aldabra Atoll, home to stunning travelers and European history professor Carolyn social and spiritual survival. endemic species such as the Giant Aldabra tortoise. Lougee at fall’s end—the perfect time of year for Cruising the Seychelles archipelago’s Pak it all in. During our stay in the charming, idyllic Say…shells! crisp weather, hearty pastas and fewer crowds. village of Luang Prabang, cruise up the Mekong crystalline waters aboard the Silver Discoverer, Kings and queens of the castle. Stay at the River and visit the Pak Ou cave, a limestone cave roam its sugar-white sand beaches and snorkel medieval Castello di Gargonza, where our hosts, that houses thousands of Buddha images. and dive amid rainbow-hued fish, manta rays, the family of Count and Countess Guicciardini, spinner dolphins, and green and hawksbill turtles. Ancient and modern capitals. Explore the ancient introduce us to authentic Tuscan culture through capital, and now archaeological site, of Angkor, Nature’s miracle. Discover Madagascar, one of its local people, artists and cuisine. which flourished for five centuries under the power- the most extraordinary natural history destinations Overseas studies. A mix of classroom and ful Khmer kingdom. In sharp contrast, experience on earth. Search for photogenic lemurs, colorful hands-on learning provides a wealth of educational the bustle of modern Hanoi and marvel at its blend chameleons and a variety of endemic birds. opportunities. Learn the art of fresco-making, attend of contemporary and ancient architecture. Far-flung islands.Take in the dramatic scenery, a cooking class and sample Tuscan wines. lush forest and a delightful mélange of cultures on Touch of class. Our ship, the Aqua Mekong, is the Behold the Renaissance. End in the stunning ideal cruising vessel for navigating this famous river. the Indian Ocean islands of Réunion and Mauritius. city of Florence, with special guided visits to COST: from $16,980 COST: approx. $12,895 the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia. COST: approx. $8,495 (single accommodations)
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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 27 Unseen Japan Polar Bear Southeast Asia NOVEMBER 3 TO 16, 2018 (14 DAYS) Expedition Family Adventure Hand-tailored. Join Stanford professor Leonard NOVEMBER 6 TO 14, 2018 (9 DAYS) DECEMBER 19 TO 29, 2018 (11 DAYS) Ortolano, an expert on environmental planning and policy, on this itinerary created just for Travel/Study On-the-tundra lodging! Spend three nights at the Old and new. Join us on this unusual adventure that takes us to fascinating sites few tourists visit. Tundra Buggy Lodge, a string of tundra vehicles designed for our intrepid family travelers. Visit both Urban treasures and a whimsical island of art. that allows us to wake up in our semi-private bunk traditional villages and bustling cities as we absorb Visit several major temples in Kyoto and tour I.M. beds with polar bears right outside our window. the lush beauty and rich history of this region. Pei’s Miho Museum nearby, then stay on remote Energy to spare. Travel with recent DOE Under Generations unite! Grab the kids and grandkids Naoshima Island to experience its modern art Secretary for Science and Energy (2014–17), to come explore Vietnam and Cambodia with museums, architecture and outdoor sculptures. Stanford professor Franklin “Lynn” Orr, ’69, who Professor Greg Watkins, ’85, PhD ’03. August 6, 1945. In Hiroshima, visit the moving is looking forward to enlightening us about clean Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Hop onto memorials and reflect on the day the U.S. dropped energy technologies, energy research initiatives and a fun local mode of transport and enjoy a three- an atomic bomb on the city during World War II. climate change. wheeled bicycle-powered cyclo ride along the Slow down. Enjoy an overnight stay at a ryokan, Awash in experts. Learn all about polar bears and wide boulevards and through the narrow, a traditional Japanese-style inn, in the hot springs their natural habitat from our guides and experts cacophonous alleys of Hanoi. town of Matsuyama, locale of a samurai castle. with Polar Bears International. Tour the Manitoba Jonesing to be Indiana Jones? Don an Indy- Speed up. During an optional post-tour extension Museum in Winnipeg with the curator of the Hud- style fedora and poke through elaborate temple in Tokyo, experience one of the most-bustling cities son’s Bay Company Gallery, and view First Nations complexes and ruins, many of which are in the in the world and ride on a 200-mph bullet train. exhibits at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. process of being reclaimed by the jungle.
COST: in development COST: approx. $10,595 COST: approx. $7,595 adults; $7,295 kids (ages 8–18)
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