Travel-Learn Program

Experience a truly foreign land and genuinely hospitable people on this singular small group tour. A 14-day exploration of this country of dramatic contrasts takes you from seaside Rabat to the desert towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate and through the snow-topped High Atlas. On a journey featuring the many cultural treasures of Fez, Marrakech, and Casablanca – and five UNESCO sites – encounter Roman ruins, an ancient caravan route, and medinas bustling with snake charmers and spice merchants. Dine with local people in a private home and in a family-run riad, and watch the sun set over the Saharan dunes on camelback.

Embrace the joyous Old-World holiday spirit in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise! Unpack once on your first-class ship, then explore enchanting, festive markets decked out for the holidays and stroll through charming medieval towns. Personalize your journey with a choice of excursions, from wine tastings to culinary tours, in many ports. No single supplement!

Embrace Finland’s majestic beauty and Nordic charm on this seven-night, active journey! Explore vibrant Helsinki and indulge in the quintessentially Finnish tradition of a rejuvenating sauna. In northern Lapland, gaze at the awe-inspiring Northern Lights from your glass-domed cabin, enjoy a snowshoe trek by moonlight, and drive across the pristine fjells aboard a dogsled or snowmobile! You’ll also tour the splendid old town of Tallinn, Estonia. Includes first-class hotels and a round-trip flight within Finland.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms, colors and tastes of Havana, Cienfuegos, Viñales and Trinidad. Engage in meaningful exchanges with individual Cubans as you explore all that Cuba's most famous cities have to offer. Stroll 500-year-old cobblestone streets while meeting artists and artisans in Colonial Trinidad de Cuba and learn the history and evolution of the sugar industry in the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Cruise along Havana’s iconic Malecon in a classic convertible, explore Cienfuegos’ renowned main square, and visit a tobacco farmer who will take you through the process of growing tobacco and turning it into Cuba's famous cigars.

Venturing to Antarctica is an expedition like no other–a chance to explore wonderlands of sculpted snow and ice where whales swim, penguins flock and albatross soar. It’s the true journey of a lifetime. Travel with our diverse team of experts aboard the National Geographic Explorer, the definitive expedition ship. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch for whales off the bow; Zodiac cruise around enormous icebergs; hike and kayak.