Browse Trips
All Trips
 |
March 13 to 29, 2014 The Kingdom of MoroccoFROM THE SAHARA TO THE SEA As we travel from the dynamic capital city of Rabat to the fabled medinas of the old city of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site, discover the cultural, geographical and religious diversity of Morocco. |
 |
March 16 to 29, 2014 Cuba SeminarAN IN-DEPTH PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE EXCHANGE Join Stanford Professor Norman Naimark for a close look at Cuba’s transformation since its 1959 revolution. |
 |
March 18 to 29, 2014 Central AmericaCROSSING COSTA RICA, NICARAGUA AND EL SALVADOR The land bridge between North and South America, Central America is a stunning geographic location flanked by the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. |
 |
March 20 to 28, 2014 Cuba ArtAN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT HAVANA'S ART & CULTURE Join Professors Wanda and Joe Corn to delve into Cuba’s arts and architecture, both before and since the 1959 revolution. |
 |
April 5 to 14, 2014 Venice and the VenetoCANALS AND COUNTRYSIDE Enjoy an exploration of the Veneto region and its capital, Venice, with late antiquity and Middle Ages expert, Ed Steidle. |
 |
April 10 to 23, 2014 China Suitcase SeminarDYNASTIES PAST AND PRESENT Delve into China’s storied past, its cultural traditions and its pervasive Communist government as we visit some of the most iconic and fascinating destinations of Asia’s largest nation. |
 |
April 18 to May 2, 2014 Opus MediterraneoAN EXPLORATION OF MUSIC, HISTORY AND CULTURE Travel through the Mediterranean with history professor Jim Sheehan, ’58, aboard the Corinthian while enjoying sublime classical music. |
 |
April 23 to May 3, 2014 Dutch WaterwaysMASTERPIECES OF ART AND NATURE Cruise the scenic waterways of Holland aboard the exclusively chartered 28-passenger Magnifique. |
 |
May 1 to 10, 2014 Intracoastal WaterwaysTHE AMERICAN SOUTH: CUSTOMS, CULTURE, CUISINE Cruise the Atlantic coastal waters of the Carolinas, Virginia and Maryland aboard the Independence and discover the unique nuances that have made this region distinct from the rest of the U.S. |
 |
May 5 to 15, 2014 Provence and the French RivieraSPRINGTIME IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE Discover why Provence and the Riviera are among France’s most evocative destinations. |
 |
May 18 to 25, 2014 Focus on BarcelonaTHE JEWEL OF CATALONIA A perennial hub of activity and culture since its days as a Roman port city, Barcelona is a city for the ages. |
 |
May 27 to June 9, 2014 Black Sea CircumnavigationA VOYAGE FROM PAST TO PRESENT Sail the Black Sea aboard the new 72-passenger ship, Variety Voyager, as we visit five countries bordering its waters, learning of the myths, history, art and current political climate of these countries along the way. |
 |
June 6 to 15, 2014 Arts of Northern France and BelgiumARTISTIC AND ARCHITECTURAL JEWELS OF EUROPE Explore this emerging 21st-century art and cultural mecca with Professor Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87. |
 |
June 7 to 17, 2014 Alaska AdventureGLACIERS, GRIZZLIES AND EAGLES Uncover the natural wonders of Alaska’s coastal and interior regions on this exciting foray into the American wilds with geophysicist Simon Klemperer. |
 |
June 10 to 23, 2014 Camino de Santiago WalkA PILGRIMAGE IN NORTHERN SPAIN Since the 11th century, pilgrims from all over the world have traveled over mountains and across borders to the remote city of Santiago de Compostela to visit the magnificent Cathedral of Saint James, believed to be the saint’s final resting place. |
 |
June 11 to 21, 2014 Anzio to TunisANCIENT AND MODERN BATTLEFIELDS From the Punic Wars through World War II, armies have fought in Italy and North Africa for seaports, farmland and cities. Visit ancient sites and modern battlefields while cruising along the Italian coast, around Sicily to Tunisia aboard Variety Voyager. |
 |
June 14 to 24, 2014 Galapagos Family AdventureA WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Venture into the ultimate outdoor classroom with Professor Hunter Fraser on this journey through the “enchanted islands” aboard the Isabela II, chartered exclusively for Stanford. |
 |
June 16 to 27, 2014 The BalticsESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA Discover these three distinct countries, clustered along the Baltic Sea, that were, until the 1990s, part of the former Soviet Bloc. |
 |
June 17 to 25, 2014 Focus on IstanbulWHERE EAST MEETS WEST With its centuries-long history of learning and culture, Istanbul is famous for being at the crossroads of the East and West. |
 |
June 18 to 30, 2014 Southern Africa SafariKRUGER TO THE OKAVANGO DELTA Join us on a fascinating journey to explore the natural riches and historical legacies of South Africa, Zambia and Botswana with biologist Elizabeth Hadly. |
Trips That May Interest You
-
Provence and the French Riviera
Explore the South of France this spring with Linda Paulson
Sign Up for E-updates
Sign up for email updates to be among the first to learn of newly added trips, last-minute openings on popular departures and other program announcements.