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February 20 to March 6, 2019 NileGLORIES OF ANCIENT AND MODERN EGYPT WAIT LIST ONLY Travel to stable, hospitable Egypt and enjoy exclusive tours with Stanford scholars at historical and cultural sites not open to the public, including two of Cairo’s main mosques, Ibn Tulun and Sultan Hassan. |
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February 21 to March 7, 2019 Patagonia ExpeditionJOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH Learn all about the unique geological landscapes of this southernmost stretch of South America from professor of geology and earth sciences Elizabeth Miller. |
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March 3 to 20, 2019 Micronesia ExpeditionRABAUL TO PALAU Discover a tropical paradise on this voyage through the best of Micronesia aboard the Caledonian Sky. |
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March 10 to 21, 2019 Chile Food and WineCASABLANCA, CACHAPOAL AND COLCHAGUA VALLEYS Discover the wine country surrounding Santiago and Valparaiso and find out why its delicious vintages and stunning wineries make this one serious wine region. |
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March 15 to 29, 2019 Kingdom of MoroccoFROM THE SAHARA TO THE SEA WAIT LIST ONLY Discover the cultural, religious and geographical diversity of Morocco as we journey from Marrakesh, where snake charmers and magicians still ply their ancient arts, to the seaside town of Essaouira, known for its fishermen’s blue boats, and then on to the colorful capital city of Rabat. |
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March 17 to April 1, 2019 IranMOSQUES AND MONUMENTS OF PERSIA In the company of faculty leader Ali Yaycioglu, follow in the footsteps of scores of Stanford travelers who have uncovered the facts about this historically and culturally rich nation and have also discovered how incredibly warm and welcoming its people are. |
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March 29 to April 12, 2019 Israel: Past and PresentEXPLORING THE HOLY LAND WAIT LIST ONLY With former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr. Matthew Spence, meet with Palestinians, Jewish settlers, local academics and journalists to hear various, often opposing opinions about current events and the future of this hotly contested land. |
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April 6 to 15, 2019 Venice and the VenetoCANALS AND COUNTRYSIDE Wander among the canals and twisting streets of this “most serene” city with European history professor Paula Findlen. Also enjoy specially arranged visits to the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, as well as a private reception in a 17th-century Venetian palazzo. |
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April 6 to 13, 2019 Focus: FlorenceCRADLE OF THE RENAISSANCE Traveling in the company of Florentine native, political science professor and journalist Roberto D’Alimonte, dive deep into Florence’s history, from its culture, art and architecture to its science, politics and religion. |
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April 8 to 22, 2019 Unseen ChinaDYNASTIES OF POWER: PAST AND PRESENT Travel with Thomas Fingar, MA ’69, PhD ’77, a scholar of modern China, on the trip he helped develop. Visit well-known and often bypassed sites that illuminate both the past and the present, as well as the timeless, such as the Linggu Temple and Pagoda in Nanjing. |
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April 12 to 22, 2019 Dutch WaterwaysMASTERPIECES OF ART AND NATURE Attend the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer and visit Keukenhof—80 acres of more than 7 million bulbs and 800 varieties of tulips—at the peak of the blooming season. |
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April 13 to 24, 2019 Costa Rica to ColombiaTRANSIT THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL Explore natural wonders, visit cosmopolitan cities and experience a daylight transit of the famed Panama Canal aboard the Hebridean Sky with faculty leaders Scott Pearson and Joel Simon, '74, MS '84. No additional supplement for solo travelers. |
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April 13 to 21, 2019 Andalucia HikeHOLY WEEK IN THE SOUTH OF SPAIN This region of southern Spain has it all: whitewashed towns, Moorish villages, incredible vistas, hillsides drenched with the fragrances of spring blooms. Our faculty leader Barbara Pitkin and trail expert Peter Watson will walk us through this verdant, beautiful land’s rich political, cultural and religious past. |
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April 18 to 28, 2019 PeruFROM THE SACRED VALLEY TO MACHU PICCHU Hike among some of Peru’s most enigmatic ruins and learn from Professor John Rick about the ancient civilizations that created them. |
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April 28 to May 9, 2019 Provence and BurgundyCRUISING THE RHONE AND SAONE RIVERS Stroll alongside European history professor Carolyn Lougee through the colorful streets of Aix-en-Provence, a city that’s a treasure trove of art, architecture, brasseries and bistros, and open-air markets. It’s easy to see why the "City of a Thousand Fountains" was such a magnet for the impressionists. |
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May 3 to 17, 2019 Australia's KimberleyVOYAGE THROUGH THE OUTBACK Located in the far northwest of Australia, the Kimberley is one of the most remote and captivating regions on earth. |
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May 3 to 18, 2019 Wild and Ancient BritainANCIENT SITES AND UNTAMED PLACES Cruise the Celtic, Irish and North Seas with Dr. Linda Paulson aboard the Ocean Adventurer, exploring ancient sites that were home to Stone Age dwellers, Celtic tribes, Saxon invaders and Norman conquerors. |
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May 5 to 19, 2019 Japan by SeaLAND OF THE RISING SUN Join faculty leader Thomas Fingar, MA ’69, PhD ’77, aboard the deluxe Caledonian Sky for our memorable journey through this nation of many islands. |
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May 8 to 20, 2019 Northern Portugal WalkSPRINGTIME IN A STORIED LAND Faculty leader Ed Steidle will show us the huge impact this tiny country had on history—from its explorations to being a global empire in the 16th century. |
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May 26 to June 5, 2019 West Coast of EuropeABOARD THE SEA CLOUD II Sail aboard the magnificent, three-masted Sea Cloud II, a seafaring luxury ship that beautifully recalls the bygone era of cruising with style and elegance. |
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