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Around the World with the Brown Travelers

Brown Travelers spans the globe, offering unique opportunities to visit historic, cultural and natural sites by land, sea and air. You cannot match the fascinating educational experience that is a Brown Travelers program. Join us and see firsthand why past Travelers keep coming back for more. See upcoming trips below, or use the links to the right to find more information about the Brown Travelers.

Summer 2009
Norwegian Fjords and Russia's White Sea
Aegean Odyssey
Cruise the Baltic Sea
The Black Sea
Celtic Lands
 Fall 2009
Alumni College in the Italian Lake District
Cultural Capitals of Russia
Around the World by Private Jet

Upcoming Trips

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords and Russia’s White Sea

Norway, North Cape, White Sea and Russia on M.S. Le Diamant
July 3–15

Discover the majestic fjords of Norway, spectacular North Cape and rarely-sailed waters of the White Sea. Cruise into the heart of mountainous fjords and sail in the wake of the Vikings across the pristine waters of the Barents Sea.

Brown Faculty: Richard Gould, Professor of Anthropology
From approximately $6,595


Aegean Odyssey: Exploring the Roots of Democracy

Istanbul to Athens on Sea Cloud
July 7–17

Join us for a very special voyage aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. From Istanbul, sail the Turkish coast and Greek Isles to Athens, birthplace of democracy, where we disembark and spend two nights.

Brown Faculty: Gordon Wood, Emeritus Professor of History
From approximately $5,995


Cruise the Baltic Sea

Including Copenhagen, St. Petersburg and Stockholm on the Crystal Symphony
August 4–12

Set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark aboard the six-star Crystal Symphony. Cruise the legendary Baltic Sea to the historic capitals that line its shores. Ports of call include Rønne, Denmark; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Tallin, Estonia; before disembarking in Stockholm.

Brown Faculty: to be announced
From approximately $3,195


The Black Sea

Crossroads of Culture from the Ancient Past to the Present on Corinthian II
August 22–September 1

The Black Sea region is still new territory for many visitors, although many pivotal events of world history have played out within its margins. Sail to ports in Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

Brown Faculty: Patricia Herlihy, Professor Emerita of History & Adjunct Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies
From approximately $6,995


Celtic Lands

Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England and France on M.S. Le Diamant
August 22–September 2

Take a remarkable voyage of discovery. From the Irish capital of Dublin and the islands and Highlands of Scotland, cruise through the dark blue waters of the Celtic and Irish Seas and along the verdant shores of southern England and northern France.

Brown Faculty: L. Perry Curtis, Emeritus Professor of History
From approximately $5,450


Alumni College in the Italian Lake District

Baveno on Lake Maggiore
September 1–9

Discover the beauty and magic of Italy’s Lake District. A region where Italy “kisses” Switzerland, each turquoise lake has its own unique character, reflected in the charming towns, majestic Renaissance villas and lush gardens that adorn their shores.

Brown Faculty: Anthony Oldcorn, Emeritus Professor of Italian Studies
Approximately $2,795


Cultural Capitals of Russia

Moscow and St. Petersburg
November 1–9

This program is especially for travelers who want to spend more time in these two great cities than a cruise allows. Spend three nights in Moscow, one night on the Grand Express Train and three nights in St. Petersburg.

Brown Faculty: Alexander Levitsky, Professor of Slavic Languages
From approximately $3,095


Around the World by Private Jet

An Exploration of the World’s Greatest Treasures and Legendary Places
November 1–24

The past two years this trip sold out quickly, so we are pleased to offer it again. The incredible itinerary includes Machu Picchu, Easter Island, the Great Barrier Reef, Angkor Wat, Lhasa, the Taj Mahal, Tanzania, Egypt and Fez.

Brown Faculty: Duncan Smith, Emeritus Professor of German Studies and Modern Culture and Media
Approximately $56,950


All prices and dates are subject to change.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Prices do not include air fare to/from trip departure/ending points.

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Questions? Contact us:
Office of Alumni Relations, Box 1859, Providence, RI 02912
(401) 863-6322 | Brown_Travelers@alumni.brown.edu