Travel-Learn Program

Experience the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel while you sail aboard the elegant three-masted Sea Cloud II through the turquoise waters of the Aegean to unspoiled islands, timeless villages, and ancient sites in Turkey and Greece. Visit an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, and the Cave of the Apocalypse and Monastery of St. John on Patmos. Wander through Amorgos, home to one of the most charming villages in the Cyclades, and discover its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses—overlooked by a castle—along with Byzantine churches and iconic windmills.

Travel aboard the 100-guest National Geographic Venture and actively explore a land of mist-shrouded fjords, tidewater glaciers, and islands teeming with wildlife. Kayak amid glacial ice, hike an old growth forest, spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park exploring and learning about Alaska’s rich Tlingit heritage from an on-board cultural interpreter. Your expedition teams include expert naturalists, an undersea specialist who reveals the seldom-seen wildlife beneath the water, and a certified photo instructor who will help you take your best photos ever!

Experience Europe from a new vantage point on this unforgettable Grand Danube Passage! Visit eight countries, including stays in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Prague, Czech Republic, and a nine-night Danube cruise. Gain insight into each destination’s history, regional cuisine, soul-stirring landmarks and architecture, and personalize your cruise with a selection of included excursions! Enjoy first-class ship accommodations, deluxe hotels and a generous meal plan. No single supplement!

Savor the layers of Sicily’s history, delectable cuisine and vintages, and its enriching culture on this nine-day immersive and comprehensive program. Converse with winemakers, sip boutique wines, take part in hands-on cooking lessons, and visit archaeological masterpieces.

Discover the bounty of Croatia on this incredible 10-night journey, including a seven-night Adriatic cruise! Start your adventure in Dubrovnik, a marvelous medieval town, before boarding your first-class ship to sail along the Dalmatian coast to enchanting islands and timeless ports of call. Enjoy the beauty of Rab, Hvar and Korčula, and unravel history of Split, Zadar and Trogir. visit the stunning Plitvice National Park and then wrap up your adventure with three nights in Zagreb.

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular 15-day small group journey reveals antiquity’s treasures. In Cairo, tour the acclaimed Egyptian Museum, Memphis’s open-air museum, and splendid Sakkara. Experience Giza’s astounding pyramids and Sphinx. Embarking on a fascinating three-night Lake Nasser cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan, visit ancient Nubia’s outstanding temples and Aswan’s massive dam. A classic four-night Nile voyage from Aswan to Luxor follows, with opportunities to sail aboard a traditional felucca and explore Luxor’s awe-inspiring temples. Returning to Cairo, tour historic Old Cairo.

This fascinating land where Europe and Asia meet offers an unparalleled small group experience. The engaging 15-day Turkish sojourn begins with magnificent Istanbul’s sights and a private Bosphorus cruise. After experiencing haunting Gallipoli, ferry to storied Troy. Explore Pergamum’s spectacular ruins and discover magnificently preserved Ephesus. Lunch in rustic Sirince. Enjoy the beautiful port city of Fethiye. Visit the ghost town of Kayakoy and relax on a private cruise along the tranquil Turquoise Coast. In Antalya, tour the acclaimed Archaeological Museum, then encounter Perge’s Grecian ruins.

Sail from the heart of Paris along the River Seine and enjoy four nights on the five-star, exclusively-chartered Uniworld Joie de Vivre. After four nights cruising the Seine, transfer deep into the breathtaking countryside of Normandy, where you’ll spend four nights in a stunning, historic French château, and spend the days touring the beaches, bridges, and hedgerows our servicemen fought through to achieve victory on D-day and beyond.

Join us on epic safari expedition that covers both Kenya and Tanzania. Your adventure will start in Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi, East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city and Africa’s 4th largest city. On your expedition, you'll also visit the last two remaining white rhino at Ol Pejeta Conservancy– a model in sustainable conservation. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Naivasha which is at the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift Valley (6,100 feet). In Amboseli National Park watch large herds of tuskers under the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro– Africa’s tallest mountain. Cross into Tanzania and descend into the extinct Ngorongoro Crater– a unique animal kingdom found nowhere in the world. Traverse the vast open plains of the Serengeti to witness a million migrating wildebeest– each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life.

Celebrate the enduring magic of the Yuletide season on an enchanting 9-day journey to Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. Discover magnificent settings where cobblestoned streets strung with colorful lights meet festive market stalls of handcrafted ornaments, fine wooden toys, and irresistible holiday treats. This unique itinerary brings the old-world charm of the holidays to life in a vivid celebration of history and culture. Be inspired by some of Europe’s most noteworthy landmarks—Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, the 900-year-old Abbey of Melk in the legendary Wachau Valley, and the glamorous imperial monuments of Hapsburg Vienna.