Stanford Travel/Study

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With Stanford Travel/Study, every trip is the trip of a lifetime. It's easy to see why our travelers keep coming back, year after year.

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Our Destinations

Embark on a Trip Unlike Any Other

Our diverse lineup of educational adventures lets you learn and explore endlessly—whether you are venturing somewhere new or looking to gain a deeper appreciation of a familiar destination.

Jul18Jul27

Galápagos Islands

Journey to Darwin’s classroom

Cruise in comfort through the diverse chain of volcanic islands, getting up close to wildlife found nowhere else.

Jul17Jul28

France

Paris, Burgundy and Lyon

Explore Burgundy’s charming villages and scenic vineyards by river barge. Sample premier wines in Beaujolais and take in the history and cuisine of Paris and Lyon.

Jul06Jul17

Japan

With Young Explorer Program for kids ages 6+

Discover Japan with your family and learn about Samurai practices, see meticulously sculpted gardens and relish the artistically crafted cuisine.

Sep03Sep12

Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg

Inside the heart of the European Union

Get a behind-the-scenes pass to typically inaccessible places, engage with international dignitaries and discover the charms of four captivating European countries.

Sep10Sep23

Aegean Sea

A classic voyage to the Greek Isles and Turkey

Explore millennia of human history and mythology on a cruise from Athens through the islands of the Aegean Sea to the ancient city of Ephesus.

Nov01Nov11

New Zealand

Walking the South Island's great tracks

Explore one of the most pristine places in the world with its glaciated peaks and cobalt-blue fjords framed by thick rainforests.

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Why Stanford

Discover the Stanford Advantage

When you're looking to add top-notch educational opportunities, exclusive access to unique locales and the opportunity to connect with your fellow alums to your journey, look no further than Travel/Study.

Our Faculty Leaders

With Stanford scholars leading the way through every step of your journey, you're guaranteed an educational experience like no other. In addition to hearing their thought-provoking lectures, you'll have the opportunity to interact with these teachers who are masters at bringing our destinations to life.

Our Experience

In our nearly 50 years of creating educational journeys, we have covered nearly every corner of the globe—from the North Pole to Antarctica and from the mountains of Nepal to the Sahara. Our travelers have experienced it all: epic rail journeys, in-depth city sojourns, private air expeditions, mountain treks and so much more.

Our Connections

From people to places, Stanford knows (and has access to) them all. Stanford connections afford you the opportunity to enjoy rare behind-the-scenes visits to special sites, discussions with knowledgeable insiders and once-in-a-lifetime events all over the world.

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About Our Faculty Leaders

Meet Some of Our Exceptional Faculty Leaders

Here's a unique perk you simply won't find anywhere else: a Stanford education to go. With renowned Stanford faculty and scholars leading the way, every Travel/Study trip is an intellectual adventure.

Héctor Hoyos

Iberian and Latin American Cultures

Recently the director of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Modern Thought and Literature at Stanford, Professor Hoyos researches visual culture and critical theory, as well as comparative and philosophical approaches to literature.

Join Héctor in Spain

Elaine Treharne

English

The Roberta Bowman Denning Professorship in the Humanities and a native of Wales, Professor Treharne is a medievalist with specializations in manuscript studies, archives, information technologies and early British literature.

Join Elaine in Wales

Emanuele Lugli

Art and Art History

Professor Lugli teaches and writes about late medieval and early modern art, with a particular emphasis on Italian painting, trade, urban culture and the history of fashion.

Join Emanuele in Italy

Elizabeth Hadly

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

The faculty director at Jasper Ridge and a professor of biology and of geological and environmental sciences, Liz Hadly is a global change scientist who has studied the impacts of environmental change for the past four decades.

Join Liz in Galápagos

Larry Diamond

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

As a scholar of democracy, development and the rule of law, Larry focuses on the current political scene in the countries we visit and the issues and challenges they face.

Join Larry in Southern Africa

Carolyn Lougee

History

Carolyn Lougee has taught European history at Stanford University since 1973. She particularly enjoys sharing with travelers her love of, and expertise in early modern France.

Join Carolyn in France

Curated Collections

Collections Designed With You in Mind

Whatever your travel style, we have a trip that will meet your needs—and give you an unforgettable, enriching experience. Explore our curated collections to find your next big adventure.