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September 5 to 17, 2020 Normandy and Brittany WalkFRANCE'S HISTORIC NORTH COAST BY FOOT Join faculty leader Ed Steidle and walking guide Peter Watson on an adventure that takes us from the rugged coastline of Brittany to historic Normandy—along spectacular cliffs and through the bucolic countryside that caught the eye of so many of the great impressionist painters. |
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September 5 to 16, 2020 European SymposiumA REFLECTION ON THE EVOLUTION OF EUROPE Hear from numerous dignitaries, diplomats, authors and thought leaders on the development of the European Union and the challenges and opportunities it faces today. |
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October 11 to 27, 2020 Madagascar to MauritiusEXPLORING PARADISE ABOARD THE CALEDONIAN SKY Together with biology professor Tony Barnosky, observe many species of lemurs up close in their natural habitat, including the red ruffed lemur and the aye-aye, and learn about Madagascar’s dogged conservation efforts to protect these incredible animals. |
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November 8 to 21, 2020 Unseen JapanHIDDEN GEMS OF AN ISLAND NATION Journey on this tried-and-true itinerary developed just for Travel/Study that takes us to some off-the-beaten-path locales with Louisa McDonald, '67, MA '70, PhD '76, art history professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. |
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January 6 to 24, 2021 Vietnam, Laos and CambodiaAN INTRODUCTION TO SOUTHEAST ASIA A Travel/Study favorite for more than 20 years, our popular introduction to this trio of Southeast Asian countries includes meetings with local experts. |
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January 8 to 18, 2021 New Zealand by AirMAGNIFICIENT MOUNTAINS AND LUMINOUS LAKES Flying aboard our private ATR 72 Turboprop for five legs of our trip lets us eliminate some long drives and maximize our time exploring South and North Islands’ natural treasures. |
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January 26 to February 2, 2021 Yellowstone in WinterGEOTHERMAL WONDERS AND WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS View Yellowstone National Park as few people ever do—in the hush of winter, when bison shovel snow with their heads to get to the grass below, and elk, bighorn sheep and elusive gray wolves are silhouetted against the pristine white landscapes. |
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February 8 to 23, 2021 West Coast of AfricaFROM GABON TO SENEGAL With the Caledonian Sky as our base, explore nine coastal countries. Hike the lush interior of Príncipe Island; tour the streets, markets and beaches of tiny villages and bustling cities; and on board, learn from lecturers on western Africa's diverse cultures and tumultuous history. |
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February 19 to March 4, 2021 NileGLORIES OF ANCIENT AND MODERN EGYPT Explore Egypt’s historical and cultural riches with exclusive tours of its temples, tombs, mystifying pyramids and great cities, including sites not open to the public. |
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March 1 to 13, 2021 Patagonia ExpeditionJOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH Journey to South America's southernmost region and revel in the array of stunning landscapes—towering mountain ranges, massive glacier fields, sapphire and aquamarine lakes, and rugged coastlines populated by elephant seals and Magellanic penguins. |
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March 13 to 26, 2021 Israel: Past and PresentEXPLORING THE HOLY LAND Explore the importance of Jerusalem to the three Abrahamic monotheistic faiths and observe their practices at the holy sites in the Old City. |
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March 23 to April 5, 2021 Kingdom of MoroccoFROM THE SAHARA TO THE SEA Discover the cultural, religious and geographical diversity of Morocco as we journey from Marrakech, 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 with its historic edifices. |
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March 24 to April 4, 2021 Elbe RiverPRAGUE TO BERLIN ABOARD THE ELBE PRINCESS II Watch the countryside glide by as we cruise the calm waters of the Elbe aboard one of the newest ships to ply the river, the Elbe Princesse II, chartered exclusively for Stanford travelers. |
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April 16 to 25, 2021 Turquoise Coast and Greek IslesFROM THE BRONZE AGE TO BYZANTIUM Traverse Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, then island-hop through Greece’s most iconic destinations for a glimpse into the ancient cultures that gave birth to Western civilization. |
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April 19 to May 3, 2021 North Africa, Corsica and ItalyMEDITERRANEAN MOSAIC Sail on the capacious Le Champlain from the boot of Italy to Africa’s northern coast, putting in at the French island of Corsica along our journey. |
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May 17 to 29, 2021 TunisiaFROM CARTHAGE TO THE JASMINE REVOLUTION On this in-depth exploration of Tunisia, visit a total of seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, covering the Phoenician, Roman and Islamic periods. |
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May 27 to June 24, 2021 Aix-en-Provence SabbaticalA MONTH IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE Always dreamed of immersing yourself in French culture? Now’s the time! Spend an entire month speaking, eating, and living à la française in beautiful, sun-drenched Provence. |
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June 22 to 30, 2021 Southern Italy and SicilyFROM NAPLES TO VALLETTA ABOARD LE PONANT Spend a day in Naples and the historic excavation of Pompeii, before setting sail on the newly refurbished yacht Le Ponant toward Amalfi and Lipari, the largest of the dramatic Aeolian Islands. |
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June 24 to July 6, 2021 Slovenia and CroatiaFEATURING SEVEN NIGHTS ABOARD THE QUEEN ELEGANZA Sail leisurely down the Croatian coast from Rovinj to Dubrovnik aboard the 18-cabin yacht, Queen Eleganza, calling at more than half a dozen unique and charming port towns. |
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July 21 to 29, 2021 Galapagos ExpeditionUP CLOSE WITH NATURE Marvel at the unique biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands and explore one of the world’s only destinations where humans can venture within a few feet of wild animals in their natural habitat. |
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