Travel Programs 2009 – 2010

Please note:
Most of our travel program prices are now land only. After reviewing the specific program brochure of the trip you are interested in, please determine whether you will be paying for airfare separately.

This year, to help our participants understand better the physical demands of our programs, we are identifying them as either physically easy, moderate, or strenuous. While these are in many ways subjective criteria, these designations, we hope, will help our participants as they make their travel decisions. We've color-coded this system with green for easy, yellow for moderate, and red for strenuous. Easy implies no excessive exertion, some walking, but predominantly relaxed travel; moderate suggests a fair amount of walking over uneven surfaces; strenuous relates to participants who need to be in good shape for long-haul flights, climbing, and considerable physical activity. We hope this is helpful to you. We will be happy to discuss any concerns that you may have.

Tanzania Family Safari

Date: December 22, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Price: from $6,390 per adult; $6,190 per teenager; 5,890 per child
Arrangements: Thomson Family Adventures
Rating: Moderate

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This is a wonderful chance to get your family into the wilds--safely, comfortably, and with purpose. View lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, cape buffalo, gazelles, and more. Knowledgeable guides will help you explore Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti.

DUKE FACULTY
Jan Ewald, associate professor of history
John Thompson, professor of History and director of Graduate Studies

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Moroccan Discovery

Date: February 6 - 19, 2010
Price: from $3,795 per person, incl. air from NYC
Arrangements: Odysseys Unlimited
Rating: Moderate

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Explore Morocco through its imperial cities, visiting Rabat, Meknes, Volubulis, Fez. Follow the caravan route in the High Atlas Mountains and see Todra Gorge. Travel to Ait ben-Haddou, spend 3 nights in Marrakech, concluding in Casablanca.

DUKE FACULTY
Richard J. Powell, John Spencer Bassett Professor of Art, Art History & Visual Studies.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Waitlist Only

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Amazon River Expedition

Date: February 12 - 21, 2010
Price: from $3,695 per person, plus airfare
Arrangements: Gohagan & Company
Rating: Moderate

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Venture into a world of remote jungles and black-water rivers, where secretive tributaries are home to some of Earth's most stunning exotic wildlife. Expert naturalist guides will lead you on walks through rainforests, traditional villages, and on special excursions. Explore Peru's capital, Lima, and do a post-program option to legendary Machu Picchu.

DUKE FACULTY
Dan Livingstone, James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of Biology

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Nasher Travel: Hawaii

Date: February 28 - March 7, 2010
Price: from $3,750 per person, plus airfare
Arrangements: Pacific Islands Institute
Rating: Easy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Discover a Hawaii you've never seen before. Gain an insider's perspective on Hawaii's art and culture. Visit special places and "must see" exhibits interpreted by expert curators and art connoisseurs. Go behind the scenes at Doris Duke's estate, Shangri La, for an unforgettable experience.

DUKE FACULTY
Sarah Schroth, Nancy Hanks Senior Curator at the Nasher Museum of Art and adjunct associate professor of art at Duke.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Sand & Fire & Ice

Date: March 3 - 15, 2010
Price: from $5,995 per person
Arrangements: Royal Adventures
Rating: Moderate

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Tour Chile and Argentina starting in Santiago, then to the Atacama Desert. Travel across an Andes mountain pass to Argentina and the town of Purmamarca with its “Hill of Seven Colors.” Move south to El Calafate, gateway to Argentina's Glacier National Park. The tour ends in Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America”.

DUKE FACULTY
Deborah Jakubs, Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian & Vice Provost for Library Affairs.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Cruise the South Pacific: From Auckland to Sydney

Date: March 28 - April 11, 2010
Price: from $4,995 per person
Arrangements: Alumni Holidays
Rating: Easy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Relax aboard the 6-star Crystal Symphony, consistently voted the World's Best Large Cruise Line by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. From Auckland, New Zealand, cruise to Napier, known for its Art Deco architecture, on the edge of the Pacific. Then visit Wellington, the lovely town of Picton, and exciting Christchurch. Discover the scenic beauty of Dunedin and conclude in Sydney, Australia, where past meets the present.

DUKE FACULTY
Susan Lozier, Professor of Physical Oceanography and Chair, Earth and Ocean Sciences Division.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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River Life: Waterways of Holland & Belgium

Date: April 25 - May 3, 2010
Price: from $2,395 per person, plus airfare
Arrangements: Gohagan
Rating: Easy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Celebrate springtime in the Low Countries on this journey showcasing the region's historic cities, picturesque villages, and rich, artistic legacy. You'll sail aboard the 5-star M.V. Heidelberg past centuries-old windmills and vast landscapes of tulips and daffodils.

DUKE FACULTY
Michael Orbach, Professor of the Practice of Marine Affairs and Policy and Director, Coastal Environmental Management Program.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Venice and the Medieval World

Date: May 13 - 24, 2010
Price: from $6,995 per person
Arrangements: Travel Dynamics
Rating: Easy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Set forth aboard the incomparable Corinthian II from Venice and explore the interplay of cultures found in the Venetian colonies of the Eastern Mediterranean: Croatia, Corfu, Syria, and Crete. You’ll have the option of exploring the Roman city of Caesarea or joining a full-day excursion to the holy sites of Jerusalem.

DUKE FACULTY
Caroline Bruzelius, Anne M. Cogan Professor of Art, Art History and Visual Studies.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Chianti & the Italian Riviera

Date: June 2 - 11, 2010
Price: from $2,795 per person
Arrangements: Alumni Holidays
Rating: Easy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Discover the delights of the Mediterranean shores and Tuscany’s magnificent hill country. This trip encompasses the villages of Cinque Terre and the masterpieces of Florence, the Riviera del Levante coastline, the cathedrals of Tuscany, and the architecture of Siena.

DUKE FACULTY
Mary T. Boatwright, professor of ancient history in the department of Classical Studies.

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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Island Life in Ancient Greece & Turkey

Date: September 5 - 13, 2010
Price: from $3,195 per person
Arrangements: Alumni Holidays
Rating: Easy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Relive the mythical tales of Homer on this voyage aboard the deluxe M.S. Le Boreal. Journey from the bazaars and mosques of Istanbul across the glistening Aegean to Athens. Recall the glories of Achilles in Troy and stroll the streets of Ephesus. Explore Greece's storied isles: Santorini, Delos, Mykonos, and Rhodes. Pre-program option in Istanbul and post-program option in Athens.

DUKE FACULTY
Henry Petroski, Aleksandar S. Vesic Professor of Civil Engineering and professor of history

DETAILS
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

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