Travel-Learn Program

Experience provincial France’s many charms on this unique 15-day small group tour. Discover the rich history of Carcassonne and Albi with its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. Spending three nights in picturesque Sarlat, see Lascaux IV’s cave paintings, cruise the Dordogne River, and tour cliffside Rocamadour. A three-night Loire Valley sojourn follows, with visits to a winery and the impressive Chenonceau château. In Normandy, see the renowned Mont-St-Michel abbey and the poignant D-Day landing beaches and American Cemetery. Walk through Monet’s famed Giverny gardens, then get acquainted with enchanting Paris during a two-night stay. Savor Paris independently with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.

A land of open skies and endless horizons, Namibia is renowned for captivating vistas, sculpted red canyons, and some of the most spectacular sand dunes on the planet. The Namib desert, with its shimmering mirages, swirling sand seas, and apricot-colored parabolic dunes, has been described as a Technicolor dreamscape. What’s more, the mighty power of wind and water is stunningly displayed where desert sands are juxtaposed against roiling swells of the south Atlantic Ocean. On this journey you'll have the opportunity to marvel at these geological wonders and admire the remarkable creatures that make their home in this vast and varied landscape–leopards, rhinos, zebras, antelopes and elephants.

From Lisbon to the north of Portugal, for 13 days your small group navigates this country’s gentle charms, staying in three unique pousadas. A three-night Lisbon sojourn includes an excursion to stunning Pena Palace and seaside Cascais. Visit medieval Óbidos and spend three nights in a hilltop pousada. Oporto’s rich history unfolds with a Douro cruise and a port wine tasting. Tour Guimaraes, Portugal’s “birthplace”; and Coimbra’s historic university. In the pastoral Alentejo region, lodge in a pousada occupying a 13th-century castle. Discover charming Evora. Staying at a pousada overlooking the Atlantic, encounter Portugal’s maritime legacy in Sagres and Lagos.

The unspoiled coastlines and idyllic islands of the Adriatic, Aegean, and Ionian Seas are the crossroads of the Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian civilizations that flourished here for more than 3,000 years. Our exclusive itinerary reveals an extraordinary cultural legacy spanning four countries - Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece.

Exploring the Columbia and Snake Rivers by ship is a study in contrasts. It’s at once relaxing and mentally stimulating. It reveals great natural beauty, and yet it features modern marvels of human engineering such as an imposing system of locks and dams and several large-span bridges. We’ll visit the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, enjoy a farm-to-table orchard lunch in the golden Hood River Valley, see important landmarks of the Lewis and Clark expedition including Cape Disappointment, and board kayaks, Zodiacs, and local jet boats for unique perspectives on wonders such as the Palouse River and Hells Canyon. Our culinary program follows the flow of the seasons and focuses on locality and sustainability, allowing you to taste the region’s bounty, and complimentary wine and beer tastings will introduce you to local vintners and brewers for which the region is renowned.

Awaken your senses as you explore the French countryside, sailing the picturesque Rhône and Saône Rivers. From the comfort of your 140-guest luxury vessel, Amadeus Provence, discover a bounty of flavors, stand in awe before towering castles, feel the texture of vines that produce the wines of Burgundy and the Provence, and taste your way through France’s gastronomic capital, Lyon. History, art, architecture, and natural beauty stimulate the mind and satisfy the soul on this journey. **Only 2 cabins remaining, as of April 2**

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to treasured Venice, this wide-ranging 16-day small group tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and unique accommodations. Experience the storied Amalfi Coast by sea and land, visit Pompeii’s exquisite ruins, and encounter Rome’s most cherished sights. In Umbria, Italy’s “green heart,” enjoy a cooking demonstration and visit beloved Assisi. Journeying to alluring Tuscany, tour Siena, splendid Florence, and San Gimignano. Sample a local winery’s offerings before concluding your tour in wondrous Venice. Savor more time in Venice with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.

Sail through Central Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam along the legendary Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Unpack once aboard an exclusively chartered first-class river ship for a 14-night cruise, enjoying an intimate look at Hungary, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Netherlands! Uncover the history and heritage of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Amsterdam, and visit medieval villages and lauded landmarks! Included excursions allow you to customize your journey, from cycling and walking tours to wine tastings and more! No single supplement for solo travelers!

Spend 2 nights in Singapore, 2 nights in Bali, and 8 nights cruising the islands of Indonesia, including Bali, Java, and Komodo Island on a luxury itinerary that blends nature, culture, and history. Visit the UNESCO-inscribed Borobudur Temple, one of the largest Buddhist monuments in the world, and Prambanan Temple, the largest complex of Hindu temples in Indonesia. Enjoy a guided walking safari of UNESCO-designated Komodo National Park, home to the largest lizard on Earth, the Komodo dragon. Enhance your tour with the Siem Reap and Bangkok Pre-Program and/or the Bali Post-Program options.

Bridging the Americas and dividing two oceans, Costa Rica and Panama are small, neighboring nations brimming with wonders. At this tropical crossroads, waterfalls cascade from misty mountains into winding jungle rivers, where the canopies are alive with a wild symphony of roaring howler monkeys and squawking scarlet macaws. It’s easy to see how Costa Rica’s pristine beauty inspired the popular greeting, pura vida—or “pure life.” Then, amid Panama’s lush wilderness, stands an astonishing triumph of human ingenuity: the monumental lock system of the Panama Canal.