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Alumni Journeys Program

 

Johns Hopkins Alumni Journeys offers you exceptional destinations, enlightened faculty experts and local guides, and like-minded traveling companions in an array of tours — from deluxe and traditional to the exotic and adventurous. If you cherish discovery, education and lively discussion, join us!
2013 Trips
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Week in Istanbul
with Susan McCarter

April 21-29, 2013
Experience the best of Turkey’s mesmerizing mix of East and West with an insider’s perspective of Istanbul, the only city in the world to sit in two continents.
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Celtic Lands
with David Eisenhower and Ceclia Sandys

May 9-18, 2013
Cruise for eight nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. Le Boréal from Edinburgh, Scotland to Wales, Ireland and France.
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Antebellum South

May 10-19, 2013
A voyage aboard the grand American Queen is a priceless experience in Americana, and this Mississippi River cruise through Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee brings an especially rich part of it to vivid life.
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Normandy with Paris
with Gabrielle Dean

May 13-22, 2013
Experience the palpable history of the towns and shores of Normandy, from the powerful memories and valor of World War II to the culinary and creative masterpieces inspired by Normandy’s rich culture and pastoral landscapes.
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Ireland

May 20-28, 2013
Experience the rugged beauty of Western Ireland, a land rich with Celtic myth and legend. Discover its vibrant culture during your seven-night stay in Galway at the deluxe Ardilaun Hotel, and see the Quiet Man’s Bridge, made famous in a classic John Wayne movie..
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Village Life in the Italian Lake District
with Louis Maccini

May 25- June 2, 2013
Experience the true essence of life in northern Italy’s fabled Lake District for one full week with a lake-view room in the charming HOTEL REGINA OLGA in Cernobbio, a picturesque village overlooking Lake Como.
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Jewels of Antiquity: Cruise from Cannes to Venice
with Ernesto Liotti

May 28-12, 2013
Cruise the Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Mediterranean and Adriatic seas during this 14-night voyage from Cannes to Venice aboard the MV Aegean Odyssey, a boutique ship that offers an informal cruising experience and access to remote inlets, quiet harbors and magnificent islands.
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Ancient Kingdoms of China
with guest speaker Julie Nixon Eisenhower

June 4-19, 2013
oin this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Julie Nixon Eisenhower, who will share her perspectives on China and the pivotal role her late father, President Richard M. Nixon, played in bringing Communist China out of isolation and re-opening U.S. relations for the first time since 1949.
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June 7-14, 2013
Original date of cruise changed from May to June
There's nothing like a quick getaway in the sun. And there's no better way to do it than to pay a visit to the amazing ports we visit on our Bahamas cruises.
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Dalmatian Coast
with Susan McCarter

June 20-28, 2013
Explore the Adriatic Sea’s stunning, island-dappled Dalmatian Coast on this seven-night cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. L’Austral, featuring private balconies in 95 percent of the outside suites and staterooms.
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Chating Tide of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea
with Ernest Liotti

June 21- July 2, 2013
This incredible nine-day journey introduces you to the remarkable Galápagos Islands, a nature lover’s dream destination and UNESCO World Heritage site, with a four-night cruise aboard the first-class small ship M.V. Santa Cruz.
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Provence: International Lifestyles Explorations

June 22 - July 21, 2013
Experience Provençal living in the vibrant town of Aix-en-Provence. Throughout this four-week, authentic introduction to living abroad, you will reside in your own apartment in Aix’s beautiful Old Town.
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Waterways of Russia

July 24-August 3, 2013
Join us for nine nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. Volga Dream, the premier ship cruising Russia’s waterways. This carefully crafted itinerary highlights Russia’s two great cultural capitals.
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Prague
with Paul Mathews

July 29 - August 6, 2013
Discover the centuries-old sights and brilliant classical sounds of Prague, a European metropolis steeped in tradition, yet also a center of modern dynamism and profound cultural change.
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Crusing Alaksa's Glaciers and the Inside Passage
with Gregory Ball

August 1-8, 2013
Join this magnificent seven-night cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, through the pristine waters of the Inside Passage, to Seward, Alaska, aboard the Six-Star, all-suite M.V. Silver Shadow, providing an unmatched small ship experience. Free Air* is available from 43 gateway cities, and there is Early Booking Savings of $3000 per couple.
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Sorrento: The Divine Amalfi Coast
With Professor Earle Havens
September 18-26, 2013

Discover the natural wonders and wealth of antiquities throughout the stunning region of Campania, home to writers, artists and emperors for over 2,000 years. Stroll through sweet lemon groves and experience the beauty of Sorrento, an idyllic seaside town and your home for the duration of your stay.
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Island Life in Ancient Greece and Turkey
with Professor Stuart "Bill" Leslie

September 24 - October 2, 2013
Join us for this exclusive seven-night odyssey to the windswept paradise of Greece’s ancient islands and Turkey’s fabled coast. Cruise from Athens to Istanbul aboard the state-of-the-art, deluxe small ship M.S. L’Austral, launched in 2011.

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A Voyage From Montreal to New England
with Professor Elliot Cohen

September 30 - October 12, 2013
The waterways of eastern Canada and northern New England are among the loveliest, the most dramatic in the world. Now you can experience this tranquil, picturesque stretch of coastline in the manner in which it was meant to be seen—from the deck of a handsome small ship.
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Spain: Barcelona and San Sebastian
with Richard L. Kagan

October 24 - November 2, 2013
Discover the dynamic regions of Catalonia and Basque Country, each with its own distinct identity and rich in history and tradition.

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Treasures of Southern Africa

November 5-19, 2013
Discover the stunning beauty and fascinating culture of southern Africa, a diverse region poised between a beautiful coastline, breathtaking mountains and expansive plains.
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Eastern and Oriental Express: Bangkok to Bali

November 6-19, 2013
Experience an exotic kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, cultures and ancient histories in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Visit elaborate temples, palaces and shrines throughout this exciting program.
Past Trips
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Patagonian Frontiers

November 27, 2012
Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia; and the stunningly dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine.
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Legacies and Landscapes of Cuba
with Franklin W. Knight

November 27,2012
Cuba, with its defiant history, is a resplendent tropical island unlike any other in the Caribbean.
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Legacies and Landscapes of Cuba
with Franklin W. Knight

January 8,2013
Cuba, with its defiant history, is a resplendent tropical island unlike any other in the Caribbean.
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Voyage of Discovery: Wonders of the Galapagos Islands
with Phyllis Berger

January 11, 2013
This incredible nine-day journey introduces you to the remarkable Galápagos Islands, a nature lover’s dream destination and UNESCO World Heritage site, with a four-night cruise aboard the first-class small ship M.V. Santa Cruz.
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Legacies, Landscapes and the People of Cuba
with Peabody Professor Tim Murphy

January 15, 2013
Cuba, with its defiant history, is a resplendent tropical island unlike any other in the Caribbean.
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Expedition to Antarctica
with Professor Bruce Marsh

January 17-30, 2013
Join us for this spectacular 14-day journey featuring a nine-night cruise to Antarctica, Earth’s last frontier.
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Legends of the Nile

January 29- Febrary 9, 2013
Experience the unique cultural tapestry of Egypt and its wealth of historic treasures on a spectacular 12-day trip into the heart of this magical country.
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Into Africa: Explore West Africa's Hidden Treasures

February 17-March 8, 2013 & March 5-24, 2013
Grand Voyage: February 17-March 24, 2013
We invite you to an “undiscovered” Africa of souks and bazaars, of vanished empires and colonial plantations, of pristine tropical islands, lush rain forests, and starkly beautiful deserts, and of course a rich variety of wildlife.