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May 2 to 10, 2021 St. PetersburgRUSSIA'S IMPERIAL CAPITAL Visit several of St. Petersburg’s most iconic edifices, such as the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Peterhof Palace and the ornate Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, while Professor Norman Naimark, ‘68, PhD ‘72, provides insights on Russia’s history. |
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May 6 to 15, 2021 Western Australia by AirVOYAGE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER Travel aboard our privately chartered SAAB 340 aircraft from Perth to Darwin exploring Western Australia’s far-flung, lesser-known destinations. |
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May 7 to 17, 2021 Ireland WalkA JAUNT THROUGH THE EMERALD ISLE Explore the Emerald Isles with literary scholar Charlie Junkerman on a stroll across undulating woodland, through colorful towns and along craggy coastlines. |
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May 12 to 26, 2021 Mountains of JapanSPRINGTIME IN THE JAPAN ALPS Consider both past and present—from Kanazawa’s feudal past at its 16th-century castle, to its ultra-modern 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art—and gain insights from international policy scholar Daniel Sneider. |
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May 24 to June 5, 2021 Atlantic Coast of EuropeABOARD THE SEA CLOUD SPIRIT Spend two nights in San Sebastian before boarding the brand-new three-masted Sea Cloud Spirit for a cruise along the coasts of France and Spain with history professor Carolyn Lougee, ending with two nights in glorious Paris. |
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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 9 to 18, 2021 Berlin SeminarAN INSIDER'S LOOK Designed with passionate scholars in mind, examine Prussian culture, Weimar-era decadence, World War II, the Cold War and reunification in Berlin during an up-close exploration of this storied European capital with history professor Jim Sheehan, ‘58. |
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June 15 to 26, 2021 West Coast of TurkeyISTANBUL AND THE TURQUOISE COAST Learn about the people, culture and politics of this often misunderstood country from faculty leader Abbas Milani and local experts. |
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June 20 to July 2, 2021 ScandinaviaSUMMER IN SWEDEN, DENMARK AND NORWAY Accompanied by Professor Amir Weiner, explore Sweden, Denmark and Norway by ferry and rail—modes of transport uniquely suited to Scandinavia’s mountains, fjords and coastlines. |
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June 21 to 28, 2021 Croatia Family AdventureTREASURES ALONG THE ADRIATIC Step back in time and explore medieval castles and Roman fortresses, including the Klis Fortress near the city of Split, used as a set on Game of Thrones and where we partake in a sword-and-archery class. |
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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, Lipari and Sicily, learning from Professor Elaine Treharne along the way. |
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June 24 to July 6, 2021 Slovenia and CroatiaFEATURING SEVEN NIGHTS ABOARD THE QUEEN ELEGANZA Join faculty leader Roberto D'Alimonte as we 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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June 25 to July 8, 2021 Grand European Rail JourneyFROM LONDON TO MILAN Travel by some of the most famous modes of European transportation through four countries and seven cities, delighting in each region’s food, wine, art and architecture. |
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July 7 to 15, 2021 Canadian Heli-hiking Family SeminarPEAKS AND GLACIERS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Head to the Purcell Mountains with Professor Rob Dunbar for an action-packed adventure specifically for families with adult children ages 18 and older. |
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July 9 to 16, 2021 England Coast to Coast HikeA WALK ACROSS NORTHERN ENGLAND Hike across England with faculty leader Linda Paulson and trail expert Peter Watson, starting in the lovely Lake District on the coast of the Irish Sea and ending at Robin Hood’s Bay on the edge of the North Sea. |
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July 10 to 20, 2021 Galapagos Family AdventureTAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Cruise among the “enchanted isles” aboard the MV Legend, chartered exclusively for Stanford families and ideally suited for exploring the Galápagos chain. |
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July 19 to 25, 2021 Alaska Family AdventureGLACIERS, WHALES AND BEARS, OH MY! Discover the wonders of Alaska’s Inside Passage alongside Professor Franklin “Lynn” Orr, ’69, a team of Young Explorer leaders and multiple generations of fellow Stanford families. |
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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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August 16 to 30, 2021 Southern AfricaWITH THREE NIGHTS ABOARD ROVOS RAIL Journey through South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe and enjoy three luxurious nights at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel and aboard the Edwardian-style train, Rovos Rail. |
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August 23 to September 4, 2021 Azerbaijan, Georgia and ArmeniaJOURNEY THROUGH THE CAUCASUS Travel to the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia with faculty leader Abbas Milani. Along the way, we’ll also meet with representatives of local NGOs, journalists, students, entrepreneurs and religious leaders. |
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