March 3 - March 17, 2019
Although bound together historically by French colonial rule, these three countries possess quite different cultural heritages and our rich program will unravel some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
Led By: Dr. Lorraine Paterson
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March 24 - April 8, 2019
The land we now know as Israel and Jordan is perhaps the most historically rich place on the planet. Once the heart of some of the most ancient and powerful of civilizations, this area of the Near East is also the birthplace of the world’s three major monotheistic religions
Led By: To be announced
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April 1 – April 17, 2019
Iran has one of the longest histories of human civilization of any modern day country spanning from the temporal roots of the Persian Empire all the way to its current status as a controversial regional power. We begin in Tehran, Iran’s turbulent yet proud capital city…
Led By: Dr. Peter Clark, OBE
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August 18 - September 2, 2019
No longer a country with a dangerous reputation, Colombia offers a wealth of distinct landscapes, authentic indigenous cultures, and a bold, infectious spirit. Our program begins in Colombia’s bustling Andean capital, Bogotá, where the pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary vie for visitor’s attention
Led By: Mr. Joaquin Emilio Garcia
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September 4 - September 20, 2019
As the tallest mountain range on earth, the Himalayas have always been shrouded in layers of mystery, offering a promise of the unknown. The kingdoms and peoples who’ve made these mountains their home for thousands of years are renowned for their deep-seated
Led By: Mr. Narpat Singh
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September 18 - September 30, 2019
Russia, long seen as a mysterious, formidable power, has a history as rich and turbulent as the country is expansive. It’s a land of contradictions – a land of frigid Gulags and premier ballets, of dramatic poverty and pristine, pastoral landscapes
Led By: Mr. Mikhail Smetnick
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October 3 – October 19, 2019
Iran has one of the longest histories of human civilization of any modern day country spanning from the temporal roots of the Persian Empire all the way to its current status as a controversial regional power. We begin in Tehran, Iran’s turbulent yet proud capital city…
Led By: Dr. Peter Clark, OBE
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October 6 – October 18, 2019
To visit Iraqi Kurdistan is to discover thousands of years of history, spectacular mountain scenery and to be part of a unique experiment in self-rule. Traveling with Mr. Balin Zrar our journey explores the three northern governates of Erbil, Dohuk and Sulaymaniyah.
Led By: Mr. Balin Zrar
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October 6 - October 24, 2019
The deepest roots of humanity can be found in Ethiopia, where evidence of prehistoric, ancient, and post-classical times abounds
Led By: Mr. Yitbarek Mamo
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October 8 - October 20, 2019
Morocco has captured the imaginations of visitors for centuries with its layers of rich history, vibrant desert landscapes, and bustling souks that are just as beautiful as they are chaotic
Led By: Mr. Lahoucein Loutar
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October 30 - November 12, 2019
In Sudan, a country that boasts more pyramids than Egypt, intrepid travelers can discover the enduring traces of ancient and powerful Nubian kingdoms, traverse striking desert landscapes and follow along the trade routes that once brought ebony, ivory, incense and gold
Led By: Mr. Ahmed Abu El Ella
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November 2 – November 14, 2019
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are countries of startling contrasts–barren sands masking great oil reserves, millennia-enduring archaeological sites sharing city blocks with modern engineering marvels, and conservative Islamic ideals juxtaposed by images of luxury symbols from the West.
Led By: To be announced
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