Browse Trips

October 20 to November 6, 2018

Seychelles and Madagascar

WITH ALDABRA ATOLL

Sail through the Seychelles Archipelago’s crystalline waters aboard the Silver Discoverer and venture to Madagascar, one of the most extraordinary natural history destinations on earth.

October 31 to November 9, 2018

Tuscany Seminar

CASTLES, CHIANTI AND CLASSIC COUNTRYSIDE

We designed this trip with solo travelers in mind. Explore the pleasures of the Tuscan countryside with fellow Stanford solo travelers at fall’s end—the perfect time of year for crisp weather, hearty pastas and fewer crowds.

November 3 to 16, 2018

Unseen Japan

HIDDEN GEMS OF AN ISLAND NATION

Enjoy this special itinerary created just for Travel/Study that takes us to fascinating sites bypassed by many tourists.

November 6 to 14, 2018

Polar Bear Expedition

JOURNEY TO CHURCHILL

Spend three nights at the Tundra Buggy Lodge, a string of tundra vehicles that allows us to wake up in our semi-private bunk beds with polar bears right outside our window.

December 19 to 29, 2018

Southeast Asia Family Adventure

EXPLORING VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

Join us on this unusual adventure designed for our intrepid family travelers. Visit both traditional villages and bustling cities as we absorb the lush beauty and rich history of this region.

December 29, 2018 to January 17, 2019

Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

AN 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 ambassadors and non-profit organizations.

January 5 to 18, 2019

New Zealand by Air

MAGNIFICIENT MOUNTAINS AND LUMINOUS LAKES

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Flying aboard our private Convair 580 jet-prop for four legs of our trip lets us eliminate some long drives and maximize our time exploring South and North Islands’ natural treasures. Also take in sweeping views as we fly high above the country’s spectacular landscapes.

January 8 to 23, 2019

Sudan

Kingdom of Nubian Pharaohs

SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: WAIT LIST ONLY

Join our inaugural excursion to ancient Nubia, one of Africa’s earliest kingdoms located along the Nile where it runs through Sudan, and meet present-day Nubians—descendants of this once-great empire’s ancient people.

January 24 to February 14, 2019

Antarctica Expedition

WITH SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE FALKLAND ISLANDS

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Cross the Great White Continent off that bucket list by embarking on our quintessential expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the intimate Island Sky, with stops at the remote Falkland Islands, stunning South Georgia and historic Elephant Island along the way.

February 20 to March 6, 2019

Nile

GLORIES OF ANCIENT AND MODERN EGYPT

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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.

February 21 to March 7, 2019

Patagonia Expedition

JOURNEY 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.

March 3 to 20, 2019

Micronesia Expedition

RABAUL TO PALAU

Discover a tropical paradise on this voyage through the best of Micronesia aboard the Caledonian Sky.

March 10 to 21, 2019

Chile Food and Wine

CASABLANCA, 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.

March 15 to 29, 2019

Kingdom of Morocco

FROM THE SAHARA TO THE SEA

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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.

March 17 to April 1, 2019

Iran

MOSQUES AND MONUMENTS OF PERSIA

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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.

March 29 to April 12, 2019

Israel: Past and Present

EXPLORING THE HOLY LAND

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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.

April 6 to 15, 2019

Venice and the Veneto

CANALS 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.

April 6 to 13, 2019

Focus: Florence

CRADLE 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.

April 8 to 22, 2019

Unseen China

DYNASTIES 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.

April 12 to 22, 2019

Dutch Waterways

MASTERPIECES 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.