Upcoming Trips
Travel Program
2010
Land of the Ice Bears
July 23 - August 2
Join us for an Arctic expedition as we cruise under the midnight sun, aboard the fully stabilized ice-class expedition ship the National Geographic Explorer.
During summer, when the sun never sets, the tundra experiences a warm awakening. Experience nature in its purest form in the High Arctic. A remote archipelago situated just over 350 miles north of Norway's North Cape, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snow-capped mountains and massive sheets of ice. More...
Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
August 3 - 10
Join us for an eye-opening journey to one of the world's most fascinating places: Ecuador, a hotbed of biodiversity that includes the Galapagos Islands, Andes Mountains and Amazon Rainforest.
Explore the Galapagos, the living laboratory that provided critical evidence for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. You too will come face to face with 600-pound tortoises, exotic birds and some of the most unique creatures on the planet, 175 years after Darwin landed here and 150 years after he published "On the Origin of Species." Each island is another world of distinct geological features and endemic species. More...
Wild Alaska
August 10 - 17
Explore real Alaska on this amazing adventure to the Last Frontier. Trek under rainforest canopies in the mountain town of Girdwood.
Journey through the spectacular Chugach Mountains and learn about native flora and fauna. Dip your toes in the clear, turquoise waters of the famed Kenai River, and scan the river banks for abundant moose populations and the occasional black (or brown) bear fishing in the river. Experience the calmness and serenity only nature offers on this exclusive trip. More...
The Hudson Valley and Leatherstocking Country Cancelled
September 23 - October 1
Join us on this nine-day tour as we travel from Cooperstown and Leatherstocking Country to Mohonk Mountain House, West Point, Boscobel, the Culinary Institute of America, and Olana, home of artist Frederick Church.
The group stays at several fine old country inns. Special stops at the Adirondack Museum, Fort Ticonderoga, and Saratoga Springs. More...
Italy's Lake Como
September 28 - October 4
Join us on Lake Como next fall for a special, up-close look at the villas, gardens, villages, and people that give the region its elan. The breathtaking combination of Mediterranean charm and Alpine majesty has long made Lake Como one of Europe's great retreats.
Special visits, combined with guided tours of Bellagio, the stunning Villa Balbianello, the terraced gardens and Neoclassical art of Villa Carlotta, and the historic buildings of old Como, promise to make this tour a memorable one. More...
Imperial Splendors of St. Petersburg
October 15 - 22
This exclusive tour of Peter the Great's beautiful 18th century city - on foot, by coach and by hydrofoil - includes extras like meetings with contemporary artists and scholars and special behind-the-scenes access to well-known sites.
Cruise graceful canals that give St. Petersburg the name, "Venice of the North". Visit Peter's summer palace, Peterhof, with its cascades of gravity-fed fountains; the Fortress of Peter and Paul, one of the first structures built in St. Petersburg; and Catherine's Palace, including the fully restored Amber Room with special access to its storage rooms. More...
Santa Fe Cancelled
October 17 - 22
Join us for a rare look at Santa Fe, where Pueblo, Spanish, and Anglo traditions come alive in scholar-led excursions and special events not available elsewhere.
The Southwest is one of the country's most popular destinations, but casual visitors often miss the unique character of this extraordinary part of America, for centuries at the crossroads of three rich cultures. Even if you have visited Santa Fe and Taos before, this program will give you a new appreciation for this remarkable part of America. More...
London Theater Tour
October 16 - 23
Travel with Professor of Drama Gabrielle Cody to cosmopolitan London for backstage insight into contemporary theater. This tour offers exceptional access to the best the world of contemporary theater has to offer. Attend four performances at four different venues. (Plays and theaters to be determined) Enjoy accommodations at a four-star luxury hotel conveniently located in the heart of the city-center.
Take part in a post-performance discussion with a leading actor from the program, “a critical round-up” with a prominent London theater critic regarding performances you attend, and a discussion on current politics with a leading journalist. There will also be ample free time to take advantage of an additional matinee or evening performance on your own. More...
South Africa Revealed
November 10 - 21
Our journey begins in Cape Town, known as the Rainbow Nation because of its cultural, ethnic, and culinary diversity, and includes visits to the Southern tip of Africa - the Cape of Good Hope and the top of Table Mountain.
Travel to Johannesburg and experience the excitement of a vibrant African city. A visit to the Apartheid Museum will educate us on how this nation emerged from the dark days of forced segregation to being a modern nation where generations of ethnic groups live side-by-side in Soweto. More...
2011
Copper Canyon & the Sea of Cortez
January 6 – 13
IndiaJoin Professor Emeritus of Political Science Glen Johnson and his wife, retired Professor of Anthropology Sipra Johnson, on an Indian sojourn this winter. Travel back in time as we explore the monuments and deeds of the legendary dynasties that swept across northern India – the Mauryan, Mughal, and Rajput. More...
To say the word “Amazon” is to conjure emerald rainforests, vast waters, and exuberant life. Early explorers risked everything navigating the river in the quest for riches, and those who returned told of an endless realm of jewel-bright parrots, pink river dolphins, and chattering troops of monkeys. More...
EgyptJourney to exotic Egypt, a land whose history stretches many millennia into the past. In Cairo, view royal mummies in the prestigious Egyptian Museum, shop the vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar and discover the religious heritage of Coptic Cairo. Discover the Luxor and Karnak temple complexes and the seemingly endless Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor. More...
Amalfi Coast, Italy
April 5 - 12
Spend a week on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Begin and end each day in luxurious coastal accommodations at the Grand Hotel Aminta, with a commanding position overlooking the town of Sorrento and magnificent views across the Bay of Naples. Enjoy breathtaking scenes of the Amalfi Drive and the artistic treasures of Naples. More...
The Turquoise Coast – Turkey
June 6 – 20
Great Journey through Europe
June 12 – 20
Family Service trip in Costa Rica
Turtle tagging
July 2011
Rome to Nice aboard the Sea Cloud II
September 12 - 20
Walking & Biking in Burgundy, France
October 3 – 9