STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | …€¦ · The Nile FEBRUARY 2016 Saudi Arabia MARCH 2015...

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

A P R O G R A M O F T H E S T A N F O R D A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N

2015Travel Planner W I T H A F I R S T L O O K AT 2 0 16

2 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y | 6 5 0 . 7 2 5 . 1 0 9 3 | A L U M N I . S T A N F O R D . E D U / G O T O / T R A V E L S T U D Y

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y | 6 5 0 . 7 2 5 . 1 0 9 3 | A L U M N I . S T A N F O R D . E D U / G O T O / T R A V E L S T U D Y 3

Whom will you meet?From the Mekong River in Southeast Asia to the canals of Amsterdam, and from the streets of Tehran to the mountains of Bhutan, Stanford Travel/Study brings you to the ends of the earth and introduces you to the people and creatures who live there.

Ready to embark on your journey? Turn the page to chart your course.


AFRICAEast Africa Safari AUGUST 2015

Madagascar Adventure JUNE 2015

Tanzania Family Adventure JULY 2015

ASIA AND THE FAR EASTAlong the Mekong OCTOBER 2015

Along the Silk Road AUGUST 2015

Bangkok to Bali on the Eastern & Oriental Express FEBRUARY 2016

East Indies OCTOBER 2016

Everest Base Camp Trek OCTOBER 2015

The Five “Stans” AUGUST 2015

The Kingdom of Bhutan OCTOBER 2015

Northern India by Rail OCTOBER 2015

Unseen Japan NOVEMBER 2015

Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia JANUARY 2016

THE MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPTThe Nile FEBRUARY 2016

Saudi Arabia MARCH 2015

Chart your course.EUROPE AND TURKEY

Aegean Family Adventure JULY 2015

Ancient Cities of the Eastern Mediterranean JUNE 2015

Andalucia Walk MARCH 2015

Budapest to Tehran by Train MARCH 2016

Burgundy and Alsace Walk SEPTEMBER 2015

Dutch Waterways APRIL 2016

Focus on Berlin APRIL 2015

Tuscany Seminar OCTOBER 2015

United Kingdom Coast to Coast Hike JUNE 2015

Venice to Paris on the Orient-Express APRIL 2015

Voyage from Malta to Athens SEPTEMBER 2015

Wild Britain MAY 2015

Wild Norway and Svalbard MAY 2015

Focus on London NOVEMBER 2015

From the Baltic Sea to Normandy SEPTEMBER 2015

Iceland to Greenland JULY 2016

Paris Illuminated MAY 2015

Russian Rivers SEPTEMBER 2015

St. Petersburg Family Adventure

DECEMBER 2015

Turkey Suitcase Seminar JUNE 2015

Tuscany and the Italian Riviera JUNE 2015

NORTH AMERICAAlong the New England Coast SEPTEMBER 2015

The Great Lakes JULY 2015

Montana Family Adventure JULY 2015

MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANCuba Family Seminar DECEMBER 2015

Cuba Seminar MARCH 2015

Havana Arts MARCH 2015

Panama Canal: Rain Forests and Reefs APRIL 2016

SOUTH AMERICA AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Galápagos Expedition JUNE 2015

Galápagos Field Seminar SEPTEMBER 2015

Whichever journey you choose, your Stanford Travel/Study experience will include:

lectures by renowned Stanford faculty and scholars luxury accommodations and travel exclusive, insider access and after-hours tours like-minded travelers and savvy local guides attentive, experienced Stanford tour managers airport transfers, gratuities and all the extras

You needn’t be a Stanford alum to travel with us—and we offer trips to suit any age. Costs listed are per person, based on double occupancy. For answers to frequently asked questions, visit: alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq

Did you know?

Tuscany Seminar OCTOBER 2015

United Kingdom Coast to Coast Hike JUNE 2015

Venice to Paris on the Orient-Express APRIL 2015

Voyage from Malta to Athens SEPTEMBER 2015

Wild Britain MAY 2015

Wild Norway and Svalbard MAY 2015


THE SOUTH PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDAustralia by Private Air MAY 2016

Australia’s Kimberley APRIL 2016

New Zealand by Private Air JANUARY 2016

South Georgia and the Falklands OCTOBER 2016

For a listing of trips by date, go to page 23.

Roam the planet in your style...


Saudi ArabiaMARCH 7 TO 19, 2015 (13 DAYS)

Caravan roots. Many travelers know about the ruins of the Nabataeans in Jor-dan’s Petra, but few make it, as we will, to

the spectacular archaeological site at Mada’in Saleh in Saudi Arabia, which was on the same ancient trade route and through which spices, incense and myrrh passed. Oil and water. Learn about Saudi Arabia’s oil industry on a visit to the Dhahran area, and go snorkeling in the Red Sea among the vibrant coral reefs and schools of fish. Palm drive. The name al-Riyadh (or “the gardens”) refers to the lush date-palm plantations along the Wadi Hanifa on the western side of this booming metropolis that is the capital of the kingdom. Casual sheik. With a millennia-long history, Saudi Arabia is rapidly modernizing. Professor Abbas Milani leads as we explore the tug among the past, present and future during our journey.C O S T : $10,495

Cuba Seminar*MARCH 15 TO 28, 2015 (14 DAYS)

The times they are a-changin’. Experi-ence the “real” Cuba—with no billboards, no internet, and few cars newer than

1950s-vintage Chevys—before it’s flooded by a sea of cultural and economic change. “Learner’s per-mit.” We travel here with special U.S. government approval, interacting with local Cubans and learning firsthand how their lives have been affected by the triumphs and pitfalls of the Revolution. Examine the island’s complex history with Professor David Holloway. Castro’s Cuba. Travel to Santiago de Cuba on the island’s eastern shore where the revolution was born, then to Guantánamo and on to the infamous Bay of Pigs, site of the failed U.S.-backed invasion and now an idyllic swimming spot.C O S T : $9,925

A C T I V E A D V E N T U R E S

For travelers who are looking to add an active twist to their next vacation, whether it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, snorkel-ing, kayaking, gorilla tracking or countryside walks, trips that offer a superb outdoor experience alongside the comfort and luxury that are our hallmarks.

C L A S S I C J O U R N E Y S

For travelers who long to recapture the romantic, golden age of travel as they journey to exciting destinations in the lap of luxury aboard intimate cruise ships, vintage railcars, charming riverboats and private aircraft.

E X P L O R A T I O N S B Y L A N D

For travelers who love to immerse them-selves in the cultures, traditions, sights, sounds and flavors of both urban and rural landscapes as they explore one or more countries on their journey through colorful, storied and exotic lands.

F A M I L Y A D V E N T U R E S

For families looking to experience new countries and cultures with their children or grandchildren who, as Young Explorers, have the added fun of educational projects and hands-on activities led by Stanford Sierra Camp-trained counselors.

EGYPT

SUDAN

IRAN

S A U D IA R A B I A

Al-Ula

Jeddah

Riyadh

Dammam

Abha

PersianGulf

Re d

Se a

Miami

Havana

U N I T E D S TAT E S

C U B AC a r i b b e a n S e a

F L O R I D AF L O R I D A

A t l a n t i c O c e a n

Cienfuegos

Trinidad

Santiagode Cuba

Baracoa

Gulf ofMexico

*NOTE: This program is subject to the renewal of Stanford Travel/Study’s license and approval for travel from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.


Havana Arts*MARCH 19 TO 27, 2015 (9 DAYS)

Havana nocturne. Discover that there is more to Cuban music than the ubiq-uitous “Guantanamera” as we attend

performances and musical demonstrations and hear Buena Vista Social Club-like melodies drifting out of every open window. Cuba libre. Visit ateliers, gal-leries and workshops, including a studio displaying photography, paintings and drawings that illustrate societal issues—a reflection of Cuba’s tradition of freedom of artistic expression. Good fellas. Check out Havana’s modernist architecture, including the former Havana Hilton and the Riviera Hotel, once owned by Meyer Lansky. Get the picture. Capture and preserve the vivid colors of the Caribbean in photos with the help of our faculty leader, photographer and author Joel Simon, ’74, BS ’75, MS ’77.C O S T : $7,495 ON WAIT-LIST STATUS

Andalucia WalkMARCH 25 TO APRIL 6, 2015 (13 DAYS)

Ham it up. After a day’s walk led by histo-rian Peter Watson past herds of wild bulls grazing in upland pastures, wash down a

plate of Serrano ham with a glass of sherry at a rus-tic tapas bar in Seville. Gypsy kings. Stroll through Granada’s Sacromonte district past Spain’s largest Roma (gypsy) community where strains of flamenco music emanate from the caves in which they once lived. Semana Santa. During Holy Week, observe elaborate processions in which participants carry lifelike sculptures of Easter scenes. Learn about the religious and literary history of Spain during the medieval and early modern periods from Professor Shahzad Bashir. Moors and Christians. Visit the Alhambra in Granada, the fortress complex that is an exquisite example of Moorish art and architec-ture and was the last outpost of the Moorish Empire in Spain. Also pay a visit to Granada’s cathedral, the last resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella.C O S T : $8,995

Focus on BerlinAPRIL 22 TO MAY 1, 2015 (10 DAYS)

“Ich bin ein Berliner.” Fifty years after JFK’s famous speech, gain an insider’s perspective of Germany’s famous capi-

tal and reflect upon its many changes with expert historian Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64. Location, location, location! From our hotel in the traditional center of the city, the Gendarmenmarkt, visit several of the city’s museums and historic buildings and enjoy three musical performances. Seats of power. Take a behind-the-scenes tour at the recently reconstructed Reichstag, seat of the German parliament, and enjoy a briefing at the U.S. Embassy. Of castles and conferences. In Potsdam, tour the palaces of Sans Souci and Cecilienhof, where the Potsdam Conference was held, during which Allied leaders drew up Germany’s new post-World War II system of rule.C O S T : $5,495 ON WAIT-LIST STATUS

Seville

Ronda

Grazalema

Granada

Córdoba

Arcos dela Frontera

Jerez de laFrontera

S P A I NS P A I N

M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a

A t l a n t i c

O c e a n

A N D A L U C I A

SIERRA DEGRAZALEMA

NATURALPARK

Río Guadalquivir

Seville

SPAINMiami

Havana


C U B A

C a r i b b e a n S e a

Gulf of Mexico



J M

AR

SH

AL

L -

TR

IBA

LE

YE

IM

AG

ES


Tiergarten Gendarmenmarkt

FederalChancellery

Reichstag

Berlin WallMemorial

Pariser Platz

B E R L I N

Museum IslandSpree R i v e r

Landwehrkanal

Schifffahrtskanal

BerlinPotsdam

GERMANY


Venice to Paris on the Orient-ExpressAPRIL 25 TO MAY 6, 2015 (12 DAYS)

No mystery here. The Orient-Express has long been one of the most famous train routes in the world, and in the early

20th century going by rail was the epitome of luxury travel. Revisit the golden age of rail travel with Professor Carolyn Lougee on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Each vintage carriage, dating to the 1920s and ’30s, has been lovingly restored to its former glory. A classic vacation. We’ll explore Venice, Budapest and Paris in style, as we spend two nights on the historic train and stay at storied five-star hotels the remaining nights. Savor the journey. Rail travel is all about seeing the world at a slower pace. Sit back, relax and enjoy the finer details of deluxe train travel while watching the world go by outside the rail car.C O S T : $14,995

Wild BritainMAY 16 TO 30, 2015 (15 DAYS)

Dramatic lands, rich histories. Join Professor Charlie Junkerman as we cruise the frigid Celtic, Irish and North seas

aboard the 110-passenger Sea Adventurer. Explore sites that have been home to people for millennia, from Stone Age dwellers and Celtic tribes to Saxon invaders and Norman conquerors. Larger than life. Visit Giant's Causeway that, legend has it, was set down by Irish giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill, when he was challenged to duel a Scottish giant from across the sea. Solitary sanctuaries. Skellig Michael. Iona. St. Kilda. Fair Isle. Explore these remote islands where pilgrims once gathered to seek security, serenity and the sacred. For the birds. Observe huge colonies of puffins, gannets, guillemots, kittiwakes and other seabird species at the peak of the breeding season.C O S T : from $10,480 ON WAIT-LIST STATUS

Paris IlluminatedMAY 24 TO 31, 2015 (8 DAYS)

An affair to remember! With faculty leader Herant Katchadourian, toast the École Polytéchnique’s 150th anniversary

at the annual Bal de l’X, a black-tie gala hosted this year at the Palace of Versailles. A moveable feast. Visit some of Paris’ best patisseries with a culinary expert, meet a noted cookbook author at her home and savor superb cheeses with a master fromager. Fashion forward. Visit Yves Saint Laurent’s private studio and library and, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, view the work of French designers that reflects Coco Chanel’s maxim that “fashion changes but style endures.” Portrait of the artist. Explore the 19th-century atelier of artist Rosa Bonheur and enjoy an exclusive after-hours viewing at the Musée Jacquemart André. Out and about. Journey be-yond Paris on day trips to view off-the-beaten-track art in Rouen, Louviers, Rueil-Malmaison, Maincy and Fontainebleau.C O S T : $8,995

MediterraneanSea

GERMANY

SWITZERLANDAUSTRIA

SLOVAKIA

CROATIA

SERBIA

I T A L Y

F R A N C EH U N G A R Y

Paris

Venice

Budapest

Giant’sCauseway UNITED

KINGDOMIRELAND

NorthSea

THENETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

GERMANY

DENMARK

NORWAY

FRANCE

SCOTLAND

NORTHERNIRELAND

ENGLAND

WALES

Iona

Flannan Isles

Isle of Man

Isles of Scilly

Skellig Islands London

Plymouth

Waterford

Edinburgh

Orkney IslandsFair Isle

Shetland Islands

At l

an

t ic O

c e a n

Louviers

Maincy

Fontainebleau

Rouen

Paris

S e i n e R i v e r

F R A N C E

Rueil-Malmaison

Engl i sh

Channe l

Paris

FRANCE


Wild Norway and SvalbardMAY 30 TO JUNE 15, 2015 (17 DAYS)

Witness life at a slower pace. Cruise aboard the Sea Adventurer into Nor-way’s chiseled fjords, where we meet

the residents of fishing villages suspended in time and towns steeped in the history of maritime trade and exploration. Amazing animals of the Arctic. Journey to the island of Spitsbergen in the Sval-bard archipelago in search of seals, walrus, whales, arctic foxes and polar bears. Going back to his roots. Professor Jim Fox has deep ancestral ties to Scandinavia, and lived in Norway for several years. He will regale our group with family stories about life in the Arctic and talk about Norway’s history and politics. Don’t forget the binoculars. Birders will delight in the hundreds of thousands of breed-ing seabirds we’ll encounter, including kittiwakes, murres, dovekies, puffins and rare ivory gulls.C O S T : from $10,980

Ancient Cities of the Eastern MediterraneanJUNE 13 TO 27, 2015 (15 DAYS)

Roman holiday. Cruise in style aboard the Variety Voyager, docking in Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Greece as we explore

Roman ruins throughout the region. Of two minds. Take a multidimensional approach to understanding the Eastern Mediterranean with the ultimate power team: faculty leaders Larry Diamond and Abbas Milani. Lone star state. Gain some perspective on Israel’s unique geopolitical status while viewing Syria, Jordan and Lebanon from atop the Golan Heights. Knight on the town. Explore outposts of the Crusader Kingdom, including Rhodes’ Grand-master’s Palace, the Knights Hospitaller fortifica-tions in Acre, and Bodrum Castle and its Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Turkey.C O S T : from $9,990

Madagascar AdventureJUNE 18 TO JULY 1, 2015 (14 DAYS)

An island made for Dr. Seuss. This isolated nation harbors some of the most extraordinary and unusual creatures

known to humans; most of its plants, animals and insects are found nowhere else on earth. And where else can one spot the world’s largest and smallest chameleon (no longer than a fingertip) in one place? Wild things, you make my heart sing. Keep the camera ready for run-ins with some of the island’s dozens of species of lively lemurs, including the ring-tailed lemur, diademed sifaka and indri indri whose haunting calls echo amid the treetops. Conserva-tion 101. Hear from faculty leader Jamie Jones as well as local researchers on the challenges—and excitement—of studying the island’s unique flora and fauna, and engage in discussions about what’s being done to conserve and manage Madagascar’s precious natural resources. C O S T : $11,995

NORWAY

Oslo

BearIsland

LofotenIslands

Runde Geirangerfjorden

RaudfjordenGeiranger

Bergen

Kjerringøy

Tromsø

North Cape

Moffen IslandLongyearbyen

Hornsund SVALBARD

RUSSIA

GREENLAND

ICELAND

SWEDEN

FINLAND

NorwegianSea

BarentsSea

T U R K E YGREECE

ISRAEL

Istanbul

BodrumRhodes

Haifa


CYPRUSCRETE Limassol

ChiosDikili

Çanakkale

PergamonTroy

Knossos

M o z a m b i q u e

C h a n n e l I n d i a n

O c e a n

AntananarivoPerinet

Tolanaro (Fort Dauphin)

Anjajavy

ANDASIBE-MANTADIANATIONAL PARK

BERENTYRESERVE

MOZAMBIQUE

MADAGASCAR

T U R K E Y

Istanbul

Bodrum

Ephesus

Fethiye

Antalya

Konya

Ankara

C A P P A D O C I A

Ae

ge

an

S

ea


Turkey Suitcase SeminarJUNE 19 TO JULY 7, 2015 (19 DAYS)

Gulet, say what? Enjoy the scenery and serenity on a five-day cruise along the “Tur-quoise Coast” of western Turkey aboard

private sailboats, or gulets. Out of this world. Stay two nights in the Cappadocia region, known for its moon-like landscapes, volcanic cones, twisted spires and rock-hewn churches. “Istanbul was Constanti-nople.” Stay five nights at Istanbul’s historic, centrally located Pera Palace Hotel. Explore such highlights as the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Spice Market and Hagia Sophia. Call to prayer. See the myriad of min-arets, a distinctive architectural feature of mosques in the multicultural kaleidoscope of this ageless city. An emphasis on Ephesus. Stanford professor of politi-cal science, Judy Goldstein, will enlighten us about current Middle East issues and the Kurds alongside an expert local guide who will discuss the history of Turkey and elaborate on the sites we visit.C O S T : $8,495

United Kingdom Coast to Coast HikeJUNE 20 TO 28, 2015 (9 DAYS)

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” So said Alfred Wainwright, creator of this hike—one of

the world’s most well-known—from the Irish Sea across the north of England to the North Sea. Heed his words as we set out with faculty leader Linda Paulson and historian Peter Watson. Pub crawl. Meet the locals at the end of the day when we sip a well-earned ale or beer at a pub located in one of the tiny charming villages that dot the country-side. Rest up for the next day’s trek in a cozy inn or country hotel. Boot-dipping. We’ll follow local custom by soaking our hiking boots in the sea at the start of the hike, then soak them again at the end to commemorate our making it all the way across England in just seven days!C O S T : $5,995

Galápagos ExpeditionJUNE 24 TO JULY 3, 2015 (10 DAYS)

Treasures of Ecuador. Examine the rich biodiversity of the Mashpi Reserve, and explore one of the planet’s only destina-

tions—the Galápagos—where humans can venture within a few feet of wild animals in their natural habitat. Mysteries of the ocean revealed. The nutrient-rich Humboldt Current attracts vast aquatic diversity. Learn about marine ecosystems and global change from Professor Kevin Arrigo. Choose a route of discovery. Meander centuries-old cobblestone streets in Quito; hike the trails or ride a sky bike through the forest canopy at the Mashpi reserve; snorkel amid marine iguanas, sea lions and sea turtles in the Galápagos. High-style expedition travel. Soak up the luxury of our boutique hotel in Quito, marvel at the elegance of Mashpi Lodge and make yourself at home in the Galápagos aboard our well-appointed expedition ship, La Pinta.C O S T : $8,895

N o r t hS e a

RiverSwale

I r i s hS e a

Keswick

Appleby

Reeth

Manchester

St. BeesHead

Helmsley

RobinHood's BayRichmond

U N I T E D K I N G D O M

Pe

nn

in

es

ClevelandHills

THE LAKEDISTRICT

YORKSHIREDALES

NATIONALPARK

NORTHYORK MOORS

NATIONALPARK

Manchester

UNITEDKINGDOMUNITED

KINGDOM

P a c i f i c O c e a n

Equator

Santiago

Bartolomé

SantaCruz

GenovesaG A L Á PA G O S

I S L A N D S

Baltra

SombreroChino

ECUADOR

ECUADOR

GalápagosIslands

MASHPIRESERVE Quito


Tuscany and the Italian RivieraJUNE 26 TO JULY 7, 2015 (12 DAYS)

Hold your horses! From reserved seats in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, observe the Corteo Storico, a historical costume

parade, before witnessing the Palio, the annual bareback horse race that has taken place since medieval times. Take five. Travel among the five fishing villages that make up Cinque Terre with faculty leader Ed Steidle, experiencing the charms of each town as we go. La dolce vita. From savoring local dishes such as trofie al pesto, bistecca alla Fiorentina and panforte to enjoying wine tasting and a cooking lesson, discover why life “under the Tuscan sun” is so sweet. Set in stone. Visit the quarries of Carrara, Michelangelo’s source of marble, where walls of shining white marble are reached by narrow switchbacks.C O S T : $8,195

Tanzania Family AdventureJULY 3 TO 15, 2015 (13 DAYS)

Status updates IRL. The bad news? You won’t get cell reception in the vast Serengeti. The good news? Instead of

reading “OMG” in a Facebook update, parents get to hear their kids actually say, “Oh my gosh!” when they spot elephants, giraffes, zebras and more from our open-roofed safari vehicles. On this family safari, unplug for real and spend quality time together in unspoiled Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and the Serengeti. This is camping? Enjoy three nights of luxury camping in the Serengeti—the stuff lifelong memories are made of. Enlightening. Adults enjoy lectures from Profes-sor Scott Pearson and kids get a taste of school life in Tanzania and the chance to meet their pen pals.C O S T : $8,995 adults; $8,595 kids (ages 6–18)

Montana Family AdventureJULY 5 TO 12, 2015 (8 DAYS)

Giddyup! Grab that cowboy hat and pull on the cowboy boots. Our adventure of-fers twice-daily opportunities to saddle up

and go for a trail ride. Hey, dude. Our week-long home on the range is a real working ranch that’s been in operation since the 1800s. Enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere and soak up the unspoiled beauty of Big Sky country. He rocks! Professor David Dinter, ’82, MS ’82, can’t wait to tell the geologic stories behind the spectacular scenery of Montana and the American West and to perhaps inspire a few budding geologists in the process. Just around the corner. With Yellowstone Park and the Gallatin River nearby, we’re happy to plan an amazing optional excursion or two.C O S T : $3,995 adults; $3,795 kids (ages 6–18)

Castello diGargonza

Cinque Terre

I T A L YPortofino

Camogli Santa Margherita

Carrara

Siena

Cortona

PisaFlorenceLucca


L i g u r i a n

S e a

I T A L YRome

T A N Z A N I A

KENYALake Victoria

Arusha

TARANGIRENATIONAL

PARK

SERENGETINATIONAL

PARK NGORONGOROCONSERVATION

AREA

Gr e a t

Ri f

t

Va

l le

y

NgorongoroCrater

NgorongoroCrater

Mt.Kilimanjaro

Mt.Kilimanjaro

LakeManyara

LakeManyara

ARUSHANATIONALPARK

Dar esSalaam

TANZANIA

Mt. Kilimanjaro BozemanNine QuarterCircle Ranch

YELLOWSTONENATIONAL

PARK

U N I T E D S T A T E S

MONTANA

IDAHO

WYOMING

CANADA


Aegean Family AdventureJULY 15 TO 25, 2015 (11 DAYS)

In the wake of the Argonauts. The amenities may be quite a bit more luxurious aboard our cruise ship, the Tere

Moana, than those experienced by Jason and his crew, but the sea upon which we sail is just as startlingly blue. Turkish delight. Find out how Istanbul went from Byzantium to Constantinople to Istanbul at the Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace, and cruise on the Bosphorus Strait with faculty leader Ed Steidle. Grecian formula. Barely graying at the temples and deeply rooted in history, the exquisitely preserved Greek city of Ephesus, Turkey, is still under active excavation. It’s all Greek to me. Although these islands changed hands throughout history, nothing epitomizes Greece more than spectacular Rhodes, Delos, Mykonos and Santorini.C O S T : from $7,995 adults; $7,495 kids (ages 6–18)

The Great LakesJULY 17 TO 28, 2015 (12 DAYS)

Home sweet HOME. Cruise from Toronto to Chicago, plying the waters of Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan and Erie, which

together form part of earth’s largest freshwater ecosystem and provide a major commerce corridor. Wright on the money. Faculty leader Gavin Wright whose research focuses on the complex relationship between natural resources and economic develop-ment, leads our group alongside historian Barry Lane. Freshwater Pearl. The “Thirty Thousand Islands” in picturesque Georgian Bay are even more impres-sive from a private balcony, a feature of every cabin aboard the deluxe Pearl Mist. Ponchos provided. Get up close and personal with thundering Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist, which takes us right up to the face of this natural wonder. No cars allowed. Relive a bygone era of horse-drawn carriages and opulent Victorian homes at Mackinac Island.C O S T : from $8,795

East Africa SafariAUGUST 9 TO 20, 2015 (12 DAYS)

Mane attraction. Just as the big cats do, gaze out over a sweeping landscape of the open savannah in Tanzania’s Seren-

geti and at the famed Ngorongoro Crater, as we go in search of Africa’s “Big Five”—elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. You look Mara-velous. From the deck of our deluxe safari camp, watch vast herds of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes as they cross the grasslands of Kenya’s Masai Mara Na-tional Reserve. Led by our own Masai guides, take a bush walk to a traditional boma (or enclosed home-stead) to learn of a way of life that has endured here for centuries. Biodiversity 101. Our faculty leader, biologist Elizabeth Hadly, helps us understand the impacts of environmental change on African wildlife and human evolution.C O S T : $10,995

Ephesus

T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

Istanbul

Çanakkale

KusadasiMykonos

Rhodes

AthensPiraeus

Ae

ge

an

S

ea

Troy

Black Sea

MarmaraSea

Santorini

Delos

Mackinac Island

Parry Sound

Chicago

Holland

LittleCurrent

C A N A D A

U N I T E D S T A T E SU N I T E D S T A T E S

MICHIGAN

ILLINOIS

ONTARIO

NEWYORK

LakeMichigan

LakeHuron

Lake Superior

Lake Erie

Lake Ontario

Georgian Bay

Toronto

Windsor

NiagaraFalls

WellandCanal

Sault Ste. Marie

T A N Z A N I A

K E N Y A

LakeVictoria

Arusha

Nairobi

SERENGETINATIONAL

PARK

MASAI MARANATIONAL

RESERVE

NGORONGOROCONSERVATION

AREANgorongoro

CraterNgorongoro

CraterKilimanjaroAirportKilimanjaroAirport

The Five “Stans”AUGUST 27 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 (21 DAYS)

Golden Road. Travel a portion of the Silk Road, the world’s best-known, yet least-visited highway, linking traders,

merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads and urban dwellers. Camel tracks. Trace the path of the great camel caravans through the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Midnight at the oasis. Travel to five fabled oases, including the ancient Parthian fortresses of Nisa in Turkmenistan, once an important trading stop. With flying colors. Wander amid vibrant bazaars framed by majestic Persian-style architecture and barter for gold, frankincense, myrrh and fragrant spices that span the color spectrum. Mix and mingle. Hear about the intellectual, social and cultural history of Central Asia from Professor Shahzad Bashir and meet with local artists, students and NGO staff.C O S T : $10,495

Along the Silk RoadAUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 (18 DAYS)

Cultures converge. Explore the famous Kashgar Sunday market where many Uyghurs, Tajiks, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and

Han Chinese meet to trade and socialize. Cara-van by air. As we cross China’s vast deserts on a 2,000-air-mile route from Beijing to Kashgar, ponder what the trek by camel must have been like! En-chanting. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist monastery complex in Dunhuang, where monks and pilgrims mingled with merchants and traders of various Bud-dhist sects; view grottoes filled with nearly 1,000 years of artworks. 500 feet under. Explore Turfan, known for its unique “karez” underground irriga-tion systems more than 500 feet below sea level. Matters of State. Our faculty leader, Thomas Fingar, former director of the U.S. State Department’s Office of Analysis, will lecture about China’s nuclear program and the world focus on its ethnic challenges.C O S T : $8,795

Russian RiversSEPTEMBER 3 TO 15, 2015 (13 DAYS)

From Russia with love. Cruise from Mos-cow to St. Petersburg aboard the Volga Dream with political science professor

Gail Lapidus, whose passion for Soviet and post-Soviet affairs runs as deep as Moscow’s metro. All that glitters. During a visit to the State Diamond Fund at the Kremlin, be dazzled by Imperial Russia sparklers, including the 189-carat Orlov Diamond, Catherine the Great’s crown and numerous Fabergé eggs. Fathers and sons and three sisters. In Uglich, meet with a family in their private residence and gain some insight on daily life in this “Golden Ring” city; Turgenev and Chekhov would feel right at home. Back in the U.S.S.R. Raise a glass to com-rades and fellow travelers at our farewell reception with a private performance by the Red Army Choir as we reflect upon Russia past and present.C O S T : from approx. $9,495


Bukhara

Tashauz

Khiva

Khujand

HissarDushanbe

Samarkand

Ashkhabad

Tashkent

BishkekAlmaty

UZBEKISTANKYRGYZSTAN

LakeIssyk-Kul

KAZAKHSTAN

TURKMENISTANTAJIKISTAN

AFGHANISTANIRAN

CHINA

Aral Sea

Beijing

Shanghai

Lanzhou

INDIA

Xian

Urumqi

Kashgar

Turfan

Dunhuang

NEPAL

MONGOLIA

Labrang

from SanFrancisco

to SanFrancisco

C H I N A

Kizhi Island

R U S S I A

FINLAND

ESTONIA

LATVIA

St. Petersburg

UglichYaroslavl

Lake Ladoga

Lake Onega

Kovza River

NevaRiver

White Lake

LakeRubinskoye

MoscowCanal

Svir

River

Vol

ga

Moscow

Baltic Sea

GoritzySheksna River


Equator

Española

Fernandina

Isabela

Santiago

Bartolomé

South Plaza Baltra

NorthSeymour

Floreana

SantaCruz

SanCristóbal

Tower

G A L Á PA G O SI S L A N D S

Santa Fé

ECUADORGalápagosIslands

S O U T HA M E R I C A


From the Baltic Sea to NormandySEPTEMBER 5 TO 17, 2015 (13 DAYS)

Sea to shining sea. Sail aboard the Corinthian across coastal Europe from the Kiel Canal connecting the Baltic and North

seas to the canals of Amsterdam and the Seine River. Our faculty leader, Professor Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64, has guided alumni through Europe for more than 50 years. Get schooled by the masters. With 80 rooms filled with 800 years of Dutch history, the renovated Rijksmuseum is about a lot more than Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. Secret garden.Inhale the scents of azaleas and wisteria while crossing the Japanese bridge at Giverny, Monet’s estate and the subject of many of his masterpieces. Operation Neptune. Take an optional excursion to the beaches of Normandy to reflect upon D-Day.C O S T : from $9,695

Galápagos Field SeminarSEPTEMBER 6 TO 20, 2015 (15 DAYS)

Return to the Farm. Spend three days on campus with Professor Bill Durham, ’71, before traveling to Ecuador and the Ga-

lápagos Islands. Compare notes. Unlike any other Travel/Study trip, the Field Seminar has Stanford sophomores traveling alongside our Travel/Study group. Learn from their presentations and par-ticipate in lively intellectual exchanges during daily discussions. Evolution examined. Few places on earth are as illustrative of evolution and adaptation as the Galápagos Islands. See the evidence that solidified Darwin’s concepts, as present today as when he voyaged there more than 175 years ago. A modern-day Beagle. Unlike Darwin’s vessel, our expedition ship, La Pinta, is luxuriously appointed and ideal for cruising among the Galápagos Islands in comfort.C O S T : $9,495

Burgundy and Alsace WalkSEPTEMBER 7 TO 19, 2015 (13 DAYS)

Non, je ne regrette rien. Indulge in regional dishes such as choucroûte garnie and the famous local Reislings; thanks

to near-daily walks, we need not regret a single mouthful! Sitting pretty. Led by historian Peter Watson explore the vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune and villages of half-timbered houses, and gaze across the Rhine from the Vosges Mountains. Pardon my French. Faculty leader Carolyn Lou-gee explains to us the increasing relevance of the historic Franco-German geopolitical tug-of-war over Alsace and its people. Chapter and verse. Visit Strasbourg where Gutenberg developed his printing press, stop at the abbeys of Vézelay and Fontenay, and explore Cluny, once the most important religious institution in Christendom.C O S T : $8,995

Paris

Strasbourg

ColmarRouffach

RiquewihrRibeauvillé

HAUTE-SAÔNE

BURGUNDY

Paris

Vézelay

Cluny

Beaune

Flavigny

KaysersbergF R A N C E

ALSACE

Côtes de Beaune

Mont Auxois

Côtes de Nuits

Mâconnais

Cure River Vo

sges

Mo

un

tain

s

Ronchamp

Kiel Canal

NorthSea

BalticSea

CZECHREPUBLIC

SWEDEN

G E R M A N Y

FRANCE

BELGIUM

U N I T E DK I N G D O M

THENETHERLANDS

D E N M A R KCopenhagen

LeeuwardenHarlingen

RotterdamAntwerp

Ghent

Paris

Rouen

Giverny

Bruges

OstendCanterburyDover

The HagueAmsterdam

English Channel

Seine

DE

BO

RA

H C

OS

TA


Along the New England CoastSEPTEMBER 10 TO 22, 2015 (13 DAYS)

On the rocks. The rocky coast of Maine has a long and rich history—we’ll discover the seafaring heritage of New England’s

coastal towns and quaint island villages aboard the intimate American Glory with art history professor Wanda M. Corn and American historian Joe Corn. Where up is down and down is up. Locals refer to much of coastal Maine as “Downeast,” while, when traveling south to Boston, one may be said to be headed “up to Boston.” Local historian Bill Mayher illuminates this and many other charming quirks of local life throughout our program. A red, white and blue feast. Gobble up regional favorites such as piping hot steamed lobster, clam chowder and blueberry jam (Moxie soda is only for the bravest of the brave!).C O S T : from $9,595

Voyage from Malta to AthensSEPTEMBER 12 TO 21, 2015 (10 DAYS)

Go Cardinal. Cruise on the exclusively chartered Variety Voyager for seven nights from the dramatic harbor in Valletta, Malta,

through the Corinth Canal to Athens, Greece. Take two. Travel in the company of not one, but two Stanford faculty: classics professor Marsh McCall and natural resources law professor Barton “Buzz” Thompson, ’72, MBA ’76, JD ’76. Dine like the locals. Enjoy locavore lunches onshore in Malta, Italy and Greece, and taste Pugliese specialties in Otranto, Italy. Also attend a private cheese-making lesson and tasting at an artisan cheese factory in Sicily. Palace-hop on Corfu. Explore the grand palaces of Achilleion and Mon Repos on Corfu, and stroll the old town’s UNESCO-listed streets from Esplanada Square to the 16th-century church of St. Spyridon.C O S T : from $7,995

The Kingdom of BhutanOCTOBER 2 TO 17, 2015 (16 DAYS)

Cliffside tiger, hidden dzong. With historian Margo Horn, gasp at the stunning mountain scenery of this tiny

nation rarely visited by Westerners. Marvel at sacred temples and spectacular sites, including the famed Taktsang “Tiger’s Nest” Monastery, perched on the edge of a cliff and said to be the birthplace of Bud-dhism in Bhutan. Happiness as part of the GNP. Converse with local dignitaries and government officials in the capital of Thimphu, and learn of the unique concept, Gross National Happiness, which aims to increase the Bhutanese people’s quality of life beyond standard economic levels. A cultural cornucopia. Witness a masked dance perfor-mance, meet children at a local primary school, sip tea in a family home, and absorb the vibrant sights and sounds of a weekend market.C O S T : approx. $10,095

Castine

Portland

BathBoothbay Rockland

Belfast Bar Harbor

Gloucester

Nantucket

Martha’sVineyardProvidence

U N I T E D S T A T E S

MAINE

MASSACHUSETTS

RHODE ISLAND

VERMONT

CONNECTICUT

NEWHAMPSHIRE

CANADACANADA


Athens

Delphi

Taormina

Siracusa

Valletta

S I C I LYS I C I LY


G R E E C E

M A LTA

I T A L Y

I o n i a nS e a

AegeanSea

Corfu

CorinthCanal

Otranto

B H U T A NB H U T A N

T I B E T

Punakha

ParoThimphu

Bumthang

Phobjikha

Trongsa

H i m a l a y a s

INDIA

CHINA


Everest Base Camp TrekOCTOBER 4 TO 24, 2015 (21 DAYS)

A view from nearly the top. Join our 12-day trek with faculty leader Rob Dunbar and be part of one of the most

rewarding journeys on earth. Peak experiences! Reach the trek’s maximum altitude at the summit of Kala Patthar (18,300’), which boasts stunning views of Mount Everest. An even greater high for us is stopping in at Everest Base Camp (17,500’) where climbing expeditions prepare for their sum-mit attempts. Steeped in local flavor. Sleep in simple tea houses each night and hear about local Sherpa culture as we make our way from village to village. The particulars. Our itinerary is designed for gradual acclimatization so we take our time hiking each day. Our porters and yaks do the heavy lifting, letting us focus on other things, such as taking in spectacular views of some of the world’s tallest and most dramatic mountains.C O S T : $8,995

Along the MekongOCTOBER 8 TO 25, 2015 (18 DAYS)

Cyclos and water puppets. Enjoy a cyclo tour in Hanoi through the Guild District to the Thang Long Water Puppet The-

ater, where 1,000-year-old stories told by farmers during the Red River’s rainy season are reenacted. Laotian rituals. In Luang Prabang, home to many wats (temples), attend a traditional “baci” bless-ing, then travel upriver to the Pak Ou caves to see thousands of Buddha images and to observe the early-morning processions of monks collecting alms. Travel in style. Board the newly built MV Jahan, a distinctive British-Indian colonial-themed river vessel with expansive cabins and private balconies, for our scenic, leisurely seven-night cruise on the Mekong River. A unique perspective. Our faculty leader, Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94, who spent four decades in military and State Department postings in Asia, offers thought-provoking insights throughout our journey.C O S T : from $9,495

Tuscany SeminarOCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2015 (10 DAYS)

Flying solo. We designed this trip specifi-cally with solo travelers in mind. Explore the pleasures of the Tuscan countryside

with fellow Stanford solo travelers and professor Roberto D’Alimonte at fall’s end—the perfect time of year for crisp weather, hearty pastas and fewer crowds. Kings and queens of the castle. Stay at the medieval Castello di Gargonza, where our hosts, Count and Countess Guicciardini, introduce us to authentic Tuscan culture through its local people, artists and cuisine. Overseas studies. A mix of classroom and hands-on learning provides a wealth of educational opportunities. Learn the art of fresco-making, attend a cooking class and taste great Tuscan red wines. Meet the locals at our own bocce court, and view masterpieces of art and architecture with our Italian scholars. Behold the Renaissance. End in Florence, with visits to the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia. C O S T : approx. $7,695

to Kathmandufro

m Kathmandu

NEPAL

Lukla

PhakdingMonjo

Namche Bazaar

Pangboche

Deboche

CHINA

Lobuche

Pheriche

GorakShep

Kala Patthar

EverestBase Camp

Mt. Everest

KathmanduNEPAL

CHINA

INDIA

Siem Reap

Luang Prabang

Ho Chi Minh CityKampong Cham

Hanoi

Mekong R

iver

My ThoCai BeChau Doc

Phnom Penh

Pa

ci

fi

c

Oc

ea

n

AndamanSea Tonle Sap River

In

di

an

O

ce

a

n

THAILAND

CAMBODIA

VIETNAM

CHINA

LAOS

BURMA

SansepolcroArezzo

Gargonza

AssisiMontalcino Pienza

Florence

Siena

Florence

I T A L Y


Northern India by RailOCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 15, 2015 (16 DAYS)

Train of thought. Ride the rails from Jaipur to Delhi aboard the luxurious Maharajah’s Express, contemplating the

changing scenery and discussing India’s complex and colorful culture with faculty leader Linda Hess. Forget the Koh-i-Noor. Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal at sunrise when India’s true jewel is bathed in shades of pink and blue—and the crowds are comparatively thin! The gods must be crazy. Admire the profusion of exquisitely fashioned erotic sculptures adorning the temples at Khajuraho, carved near the deities—who on second thought might not be so crazy after all. Venice of the east. Take a boat ride past stately Rajput-era palaces and ghats (bathing-access steps) on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola, one of five scenic lakes that gives the city its nickname. C O S T : from approx. $16,495

Unseen JapanNOVEMBER 5 TO 18, 2015 (14 DAYS)

National treasures. Begin our journey in Kyoto visiting several important temples. Travel to the Miho Museum designed by

I.M. Pei and visit Nara, capital of Japan from 710 to 784. Faster than a speeding bullet. Travel on Japan’s famous shinkansen (or bullet train) from Beppu to Hiroshima at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. Hand-tailored. Join Japanese history professor Peter Duus, who helped create an itiner-ary that takes us to many sites bypassed by most tourists. An island of art. Stay on Naoshima Island to experience its modern art museums, architecture and sculptures. August 6, 1945. During our two-night stay in Hiroshima, visit its moving memorials to reflect on the day the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on the city. Tatami-style. In the hot springs resort town of Beppu, stay overnight at a traditional Japanese inn.C O S T : in development

Focus on LondonNOVEMBER 7 TO 14, 2015 (8 DAYS)

Synchronize your watches. Cruise down the Thames to the Greenwich meridian for a tour of the National Maritime Museum to

learn of England’s rich naval history and its famous mariners, from Drake to Nelson. War footing. Take a private tour of the Cabinet War Rooms, Churchill’s operational base during the Second World War. Mad dogs and Englishmen. Since most of our guided excursions take place before lunch, enjoy ample opportunities for independent exploration of London in the midday sun—or infamous fog, as the case may be! Mind the gap. At the Tate Britain, skip among various styles, eras and mediums while admiring England’s greatest art, including master-pieces by Constable, Gainsborough, Turner, Bacon and Moore. Historian Peter Watson and professor Linda Paulson lead our group.C O S T : $6,295

Khajuraho

RANTHAMBORENATIONAL PARK

FatehpurSikri Agra

Delhi

Jaipur

Udaipur

Gwalior

Orchha

Lucknow

Varanasi

I N D I A

NEPAL

INDIA

Delhi

Naoshima

J A P A N

SOUTHKOREA


S e a o f

J a p a n

E a s t

C h i n a

S e a

Tokyo

Hiroshima

Kumamoto

Beppu

KyotoNaraOsaka

Takamatsu

Kurashiki

UNITEDKINGDOMUNITED

KINGDOM

London

L O N D O N

National Maritime Museum

Palace of Westminster

Tate Britain

NationalTheatre

Riv

er Th

am

e s

WESTEND

R U S S I AMoscow

St. Petersburg

Nevsky Prospekt

Kunstkamera

KazanskyCathedral

GostinyDvor

EliseyevEmporium

Bolshoi St. PeterburgState Circus

Peter and PaulFortress

St. PetersburgDolls Museum

St. PetersburgZoological Museum

HermitageMuseum

St. Isaac’sCathedral

YusupovPalace

MariinskyTheatre

S T . P E T E R S B U R G

Ne v a R i v e r

to Shuvalovka Village, The GrandPalace, Catherine Palace, andAlexander Palace


Cuba Family Seminar*DECEMBER 26, 2015, TO JANUARY 2, 2016 (8 DAYS)

Empty nest. Kids flown the coop? Why not reunite for a holiday vacation to Cuba? Auld lang syne. On New Year’s Eve,

1958, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Havana and a new chapter began in Cuba’s history. Meet with local historians and economists to explore the legacy of the revolution. Talk, look, listen. In addition to practicing Spanish, one has boundless opportunities to explore Havana’s rich and vibrant arts scene. Meet with actors from a local children’s theater, watch young circus performers practice their routines and have lunch at a local artist’s home. (This trip is specifically geared toward families with kids who are high school graduates or older. Exact programming is subject to change.)C O S T : approx. $6,495

St. Petersburg Family AdventureDECEMBER 26, 2015, TO JANUARY 3, 2016 (9 DAYS)

A winter wonderland. St. Petersburg is strikingly beautiful in the wintertime, with snow and ice covering the city’s historic

buildings, streets and canals, providing a sparkling backdrop for our Adventure. Dem bones. View the nearly intact Berezovka mammoth, as well as dinosaur and other skeletons at the Zoological Mu-seum. Russian history revisited. Our faculty leader, Professor Norman Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72, an expert in Eastern European studies, will illuminate the history of Russia for kids and adults alike.Toeshoes, nesting dolls and sleigh rides. Deco-rate a Russian nesting doll to take home at the shop of a craftsman, go dashing through the snow on a traditional sleigh ride and enjoy a performance of The Nutcracker at the famous Mariinsky Theatre.C O S T : $7,295 adults; $6,895 kids (ages 6–18)

New Zealand by Private AirJANUARY 4 TO 18, 2016 (15 DAYS)

The ultimate way to travel. Flying aboard our private Convair 580 jet-prop, enjoy six legs that eliminate long drives and

maximize our time to view New Zealand’s many natural treasures. “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Be awed by the beauty of Milford Sound and its towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls after flying from Queenstown to Manapouri and driving along the dramatic Milford Road. An oenophile’s para-dise. Attend a wine-paired dinner at a local winery in Blenheim, home to more than 70 wineries and boutique breweries, and sample New Zealand wines throughout our trip. Linger a little longer. Travel to New Zealand early for an optional extension to the Bay of Islands, or enjoy an optional trip’s-end stay at the luxurious Grasmere Lodge in the Southern Alps.C O S T : approx. $10,395

Miami

Havana

Matanzas


C U B A

C a r i b b e a n S e a

Gulf of Mexico




Franz Josef Glacier

Rotorua

Auckland

Queenstown

Christchurch

WellingtonBlenheim

Greymouth

N O RT HI S L A N D

S O U T H I S L A N D

N E W Z E A L A N D


Ta s m a n

S e a

Milford Sound

Marlborough Sounds

Bay of Islands

Grasmere Lodge

Hanoi

Siem Reap

ANGKOR WATNATIONAL PARK

Luang Prabang

I n d i a n O c e a n

Pa

ci f i c

Oc

ea

n

SouthChina

SeaL A O S

T H A I L A N D

BURMA

CAMBODIA

CHINACHINA

V I E T N A M

M

ekong River

Ho Chi Minh City

Bangkok

Hue

Danang

Vientiane

PhnomPenh

Ha Long Bay


Vietnam, Laos and CambodiaJANUARY 6 TO 24, 2016 (19 DAYS)

Tried and true. This trip is a Travel/Study favorite, and for good reason: it’s a perfect introduction to this trio of Southeast Asian

countries that includes meetings with ambassadorsand non-profit organizations. A feast for the senses. Catch wafts of lemongrass and barbecued pork amid the cacophony of traffic and the sight of shops filled with rows of hand-embroidered linens and glossy laquerware in Hanoi. Join the locals. In Laos, wake early to give alms, in the form of sticky rice, to the monks—a tradition here, where nearly all males spend at least some time in a monastery. Temple-hopping. Our visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is a highlight, with two full days to explore the jungle-covered temples strewn throughout this ancient capital of the Khmer kingdom.C O S T : in development

Bangkok to Bali on the Eastern & Oriental ExpressFEBRUARY 2 TO 14, 2016 (13 DAYS)

A river runs through it. Spend three nights in bustling Bangkok, where we tour the opulent grand palaces and age-old

temples along the Chao Phraya River, and enjoy a cruise to the site of Ayuthaya, Thailand’s ancient capital. Discover a bygone era via a bygone mode of transportation. Revel in a classic railway journey as we travel through Thailand and Malaysia for four nights aboard the deluxe Eastern & Oriental Express train. Stop at colorful sleepy villages and admire the scenery as we pass rice paddies and grazing water buffalo. Paradise found. Enjoy three relaxing nights at our beautiful seaside resort in Bali. Explore caves bearing ancient Buddhist and Hindu inscriptions, and browse the famed Ubud market with its exotic displays of Balinese crafts, spices and gifts.C O S T : in development

The NileFEBRUARY 18 TO MARCH 3, 2016 (15 DAYS)

We’re #1! Join faculty leader Judith Goldstein and be among the first Ameri-can travelers to return to Egypt, once

again stable and welcoming. Mummy’s boy. View treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and the rest of the extensive collection at Cairo’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Rollin’ on the river. On our seven-night Nile cruise aboard the intimate 30-pas-sanger Sun Boat III, explore Luxor, Aswan and the great temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Walk like an Egyptian. Learn first-hand how everyday Egyptians feel about the massive changes that have taken place in their country since the Revolution of 2011. In lone splendor. Much as the statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari sit in peaceful repose at Abu Simbel, explore Egypt in relative quiet—before tourists return en masse.C O S T : in development

LakeNasser

E G Y P TE G Y P T

UPPERNILE

UPPERNILE

JORDAN

SAUDIARABIA

LIBYALIBYA

GizaCairo

Luxor

Kom OmboAswan

Abu Simbel

Nile R

i v e r

Nile R

i v e r Re d

S e a

Mediterranean Sea

Edfu

PHILIPPINES

I N D O N E S I A

SINGAPORE

THAILAND

M A L A Y S I A

B A L I

Bangkok SouthChina Sea

P a c i f i c O

ce

an

In

di

an

Oc e a n

PORTOBELONATIONAL

PARK

HONDURAS

PANAMA

COSTA RICA

BELIZE

GUATEMALA

NICARAGUA

MEXICO

ELSALVADOR

Isla Coiba

Mogue River

Tortuguero Canals

Golfo Dulce

Puerto Caldera

PuertoLimón

Colón PanamaCanal

BayIslands

Lighthouse ReefBelize City

San BlasArchipelago

Pa

c i f i c Oc e a n

A t l a n t i c Oc e a

n

CaribbeanSea

DARIÉN

COLOMBIA

SanJosé

Isla de Providencia

AmsterdamHaarlem

OudeWetering

Leiden

Lisse

Gouda

Rotterdam

The Hague

Delft

Kinderdijk

At l a

nt i

c O

ce

an

T H EN E T H E R L A N D S

BELGIUM

Amsterdam

THENETHERLANDS


Budapest to Tehran by TrainMARCH 30 TO APRIL 17, 2016 (18 DAYS)

An epic journey. Explore 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites as we make our way through Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and

Turkey to Iran. Harken to a bygone era. Experi-ence the romance of classic rail travel journeying some 2,300 miles aboard the luxurious Golden Eagle Danube Express private train from the heart of Central Europe to the heart of Persia. Places of wonder. Visit one epic locale after another: Roma-nia’s Sighisoara, the fabled birthplace of Dracula; the underground cathedrals and cities of Turkey’s Cap-padocia; and remnants of Darius I’s ancient empire at Iran’s legendary Persepolis. Spiritual sights. Visit major mosques, temples, churches and shrines that are testaments to the regions’ diverse religious heritages and rich histories.C O S T : in development

Panama Canal: Rain Forests and ReefsAPRIL 12 TO 26, 2016 (15 DAYS)

Modern World Wonder. Transit the historic Panama Canal with professors Peter Vitousek and Pamela Matson, both

experts in the field of environment and sustainabil-ity. Think Disneyland—with fish! Once a former penal colony, Panama’s Isla Coiba is today one of the world’s largest marine reserves where snorkelers look for sea turtles, sharks, rays and hundreds of pelagic fish. Small island, enormous diversity. Isla Providencia, Columbia, was colonized by the English, the Dutch and the Spanish and all are evident in the culture today. Sample local cuisine, visit colonial-style buildings, and enjoy traditional music and dance. Small-ship cruising. Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere aboard the intimate Sea Adventurer, the perfect springboard for our journey.C O S T : from approx. $11,980

Dutch WaterwaysAPRIL 20 TO 30, 2016 (11 DAYS)

Tulip-mania. Examine the inner workings of the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer and stroll through the Keuken-

hof’s 88 acres of magnificent flowers at the peak of the blooming season. The perfect size. We’ve chartered the recently renovated canal barge, MS Magnifique, which sleeps just 30 passengers, for our exploration of the cities and countryside that inspired the Dutch masters. Tilting at windmills. Delight in discovering historical treasures in Gouda, Delft and The Hague; bike through the lush countryside; and be awed by the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk. Remembering the past. In Amsterdam, tour the annex where Anne Frank and her family hid dur-ing World War II, and visit the Noordermarkt, where protesters gathered in 1940 to oppose the deporta-tion of Jews.C O S T : from approx. $8,495

IRAN

TURKEY

ROMANIA

BULGARIA

HUNGARY

LakeVan

BudapestKecskemét

SighisoaraBrasov

Veliko TarnovoKazanluk

Istanbul

Zanjan

Isfahan

Shiraz

Mashhad

Tehran

Kerman

Van

BlackSea

GREECE

IRAQ

RUSSIA

LIBYAEGYPT

KAZAKHSTAN

CaspianSea

Persepolis


Cappadocia


Australia’s KimberleyAPRIL 22 TO MAY 6, 2016 (15 DAYS)

Far out. Discover the Kimberley, univer-sally acknowledged as one of the last remote regions on earth—a captivating

land of towering cliffs and plunging waterfalls tucked away in the northwestern corner of Australia. Wild things. Seek out turtles, whales, dolphins, saltwater crocodiles and more than 100 species of bird. By air, land and sea. Explore these remote areas by helicopter, on foot and by Zodiac during our shore excursions. Our comfortable ship, the 65-passenger Oceanic Discoverer, allows us to access pristine, inaccessible-by-road regions by sea. Meet the locals. Step ashore on the Tiwi Islands for guided bushwalks that reveal the local cultural traditions, and view well-preserved aboriginal paintings at Raft Point and on Bigge Island.C O S T : from approx. $13,580

Australia by Private Air MAY 1 TO 13, 2016 (13 DAYS)

Travel at its best. Enjoy eight charter flights between Sydney and Darwin aboard our private Fokker 50. Island ark. At

Kangaroo Island search for wallabies and watch for endemic species of kangaroos and koalas snoozing overhead. The end of a perfect day. At a BBQ at Uluru, raise a glass of sparkling wine to the setting sun over Ayers Rock, the world’s biggest monolith. Up to the top... Travel to Arnhem Land, a natural treasure trove of billabongs, wetlands, rain forest and ancient escarpments ...and under the ground. Visit Coober Pedy, known as “the opal capital of the world” and “the underground city” because of all the shops, churches and museums built beneath the ground to avoid daytime heat. Add to the adventure on an optional extension to Melbourne and Daintree National Park.C O S T : in development

Iceland to GreenlandJULY 29 TO AUGUST 13, 2016 (16 DAYS)

Explore the fabled Golden Circle. Visit Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, and travel to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss water-

fall and the Geysir Center. Birds of a feather. The rocky pinnacles off the shores of Iceland serve as a seasonal home to thousands of nesting seabirds, including puffins, arctic terns, ducks and eagles. Fauna, fauna—and some flora too! The icebergs and tundra near Scoresbysund, Greenland, host magnificent arctic wildlife. Polar bears, humpback whales, musk oxen, walruses and reindeer are among the many species that roam the sea and land. Fara í viking! An expedition is in the making; visit millennia-old Norse sites and thriving local villages, including Nuuk and Prins Christian Sund, by Zodiacs from our ship, the Sea Adventurer.C O S T : from approx. $11,980

T H EK I M B E R L E Y

Sydney

KingGeorge

Falls

Darwin

MIRIMA/HIDDEN VALLEYNATIONAL PARK

Bigge Island/Low Rocks

TiwiIslands

Raft Point

BuccaneerArchipelago

TalbotBay

Montgomery Reef

Careening Bay

LakeArgyle

A U S T R A L I AA U S T R A L I A

PRINCEREGENTNATURERESERVE

LacepedeIslands

I n d i a n O c e a n

Broome

Scoresbysund

G R E E N L A N D

I C E L A N D

Kangerlussuaq

Nuuk

ArsukFjord Prins Christian SundNarsaq

Ammassalik

Reykjavik

Latrabjarg

Flatey Island

IsafjordurVigur Island

Brattahlid A t l a n t i c O c e a n

Darwin

Cairns

King Island

Kangaroo Island

Uluru(Ayers Rock)

Great Barrier

Reef

Coober Pedy

Adelaide Sydney

Melbourne

Hobart

In

di

an

O

ce

an

Pa

ci

fi

c

Oc

ea

n

A U S T R A L I A

CoralSea

ARNHEMLAND

Davidson'sArnhemlandSafari Lodge

DAINTREENATIONAL

PARK KAKADU

NATIONALPARK

East IndiesOCTOBER 20 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2016 (18 DAYS)

Treasure islands. Cruise across the Timor Sea aboard the Oceanic Discoverer to explore some of the 18,000+ islands that

make up the Indonesian Archipelago, the largest and most varied on earth. New kid on the block. Visit the first new sovereign state of the 21st century—Portuguese-speaking East Timor—one of only two predominantly Catholic nations in Asia. Discovery channel. Snorkel and kayak in the Alor-Pantar Strait, rated as one of the archipelago’s best locations for snorkeling. Here be dragons. Pay a visit to Komodo National Park, home to the komodo dragon that can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh more than 150 pounds! Monkey business. At the Camp Leakey Research Station, learn of the efforts to save Bor-neo’s orangutans and enjoy the rare opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat.C O S T : in development

South Georgia and the FalklandsOCTOBER 20 TO NOVEMBER 7, 2016 (19 DAYS)

Georgia on my mind. View seals, pen-guins and albatrosses, and glaciers, fjords and other geological stunners on South

Georgia Island, crown jewel of the Antarctic. Blithe spirit. Cruise the South Scotia Sea from the Falkland Islands across the polar front aboard our all-suite, luxury expedition vessel, the Sea Spirit. Timing is everything. During a narrow early-summer window, make landings at albatross, penguin and elephant seal breeding sites that’ll be inaccessible later in the year. A whale of a time. Look for fin, minke and southern right whales, and visit the South Georgia Museum at Grytviken, a once-active whaling station. It’s good to be king. View a sweeping landscape of some 150,000 pairs of king penguins roaming about with faculty leader Rob Dunbar.C O S T : from approx. $12,895

22 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y | 6 5 0 . 7 2 5 . 1 0 9 3

I N D O N E S I A

BALI

Darwin

Dili

Timor SeaI n d i a n O c e a n

A U S T R A L I AA U S T R A L I A

T IMOR-LESTETIMOR-LESTE

Pulau KisarPulauAlorPulau

Flores

PulauMoyo

PulauSumba

KelimutuVolcano

Mt. Rinjani

Lombok

KOMODONATIONAL

PARK

TANJUNG PUTINGNATIONAL PARK

Ushuaia

Santiago

Stanley

FALKLANDISLANDS

SOUTHGEORGIA


A R G E N T I N A

C H I L E

ScotiaSea

Stanley

East Falkland

Sea LionIsland

West FalklandSteeple Jason Island

NewIsland

FALKLANDISLANDS

Private EditionsCustom journeys from Stanford Travel/StudyThe world. Your way.Worlds away from the everyday, your thoughts soar, unfettered. Inspiration fills the air. Where? Wherever you’d like. When? Whenever you’d like. Who with? You know the answer. You’re on a custom Travel/Study journey that’s unlike any other—your own Private Edition. Private Editions are tailor-made, luxury educational adventures for groups of 10 or more. Combine everything you love about Travel/Study with everyone you love—anywhere in the world and at your own pace. Celebrate an anniversary with your entire family or check off items on your bucket list with your closest friends. The choices are yours, the possibilities limitless.

To learn more or start planning your own Private Edition, contact Leslie Kim at (650) 723-7861 or [email protected].

PR

IVATE EDIT IO

NS

TH

E W

O R L D. Y O U R W

AY.

Cal

iforn

ia S

elle

r of T

rave

l Pro

gram

Reg

istra

tion

#204

8 52

3-50

© 2

015

ST

AN

FO

RD

AL

UM

NI

AS

SO

CIA

TIO

N.

AL

L R

IGH

TS

RE

SE

RV

ED

. E

DIT

OR

: K

RA

SN

A K

LE

INF

EL

D,

AR

T D

IRE

CT

OR

: D

AV

ID S

. R

OS

E

MARCH 2015

Saudi Arabia 3/7–3/19 Cuba Seminar 3/15–3/28 Havana Arts 3/19–3/27 Andalucia Walk 3/25–4/6

APRIL 2015

Focus on Berlin 4/22–5/1 Venice to Paris on the Orient-Express 4/25–5/6

MAY 2015

Wild Britain 5/16–5/30 Paris Illuminated 5/24–5/31 Wild Norway and Svalbard 5/30–6/15

JUNE 2015

Ancient Cities of the 6/13–6/27 Eastern Mediterranean

Madagascar Adventure 6/18–7/1 Turkey Suitcase Seminar 6/19–7/7 United Kingdom Coast to Coast Hike 6/20–6/28 Galápagos Expedition 6/24–7/3 Tuscany and the Italian Riviera 6/26–7/7

JULY 2015

Tanzania Family Adventure 7/3–7/15 Montana Family Adventure 7/5–7/12 Aegean Family Adventure 7/15–7/25 The Great Lakes 7/17–7/28

AUGUST 2015

East Africa Safari 8/9–8/20 The Five “Stans” 8/27–9/16 Along the Silk Road 8/31–9/17

SEPTEMBER 2015

Russian Rivers 9/3–9/15 From the Baltic Sea to Normandy 9/5–9/17 Galápagos Field Seminar 9/6–9/20 Burgundy and Alsace Walk 9/7–9/19 Along the New England Coast 9/10–9/22 Voyage from Malta to Athens 9/12–9/21

OCTOBER 2015

The Kingdom of Bhutan 10/2–10/17 Everest Base Camp Trek 10/4–10/24 Along the Mekong 10/8–10/25 Tuscany Seminar 10/28–11/6 Northern India by Rail 10/31–11/15

NOVEMBER 2015

Unseen Japan 11/5–11/18 Focus on London 11/7–11/14

DECEMBER 2015

Cuba Family Seminar 12/26–1/2 St. Petersburg Family Adventure 12/26–1/3

Use this list to keep track of all the trips that spark your interest (and fit your schedule). Then visit us online or pick up the phone for more information, to request brochures and to reserve your spot.

For more information or to make a reservation:VISIT alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudyCALL 650.725.1093


JANUARY 2016

New Zealand by Private Air 1/4–1/18 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia 1/6–1/24

FEBRUARY 2016

Bangkok to Bali on the 2/2–2/14 Eastern & Oriental Express

The Nile 2/18–3/3

MARCH 2016

Budapest to Tehran by Train 3/30–4/17

APRIL 2016

Panama Canal: Rain Forests and Reefs 4/12–4/26 Dutch Waterways 4/20–4/30 Australia’s Kimberley 4/22–5/6

MAY 2016

Australia by Private Air 5/1–5/13

JULY 2016

Iceland to Greenland 7/29–8/13

OCTOBER 2016

East Indies 10/20–11/6 South Georgia and the Falklands 10/20–11/7

The 2016 trips listed here are just a few of the 50+ extraordinary journeys we’ll offer next year. Watch for our spring issue to find out where else we’re taking Stanford travelers in 2016.

Start planning your next adventure.

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center326 Galvez StreetStanford, CA 94305-6105(650) 725-1093

Nonprofit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDStanford Alumni

Association

T I M E V A L U E

A L U M N I . S T A N F O R D . E D U / G O T O / T R A V E L S T U D Y

W I N T E R I S S U E

Travel Planner

STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | …€¦ · The Nile FEBRUARY 2016 Saudi Arabia MARCH 2015...

Documents

Transcript of STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | …€¦ · The Nile FEBRUARY 2016 Saudi Arabia MARCH 2015...