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See What You’ve Missed: 2007 Trips

Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. You can find our past trips on these pages.

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2007 Season

Village Life in the Dordogne

Sarlat-La-Canéda, France
October 11–19, 2007

A Brown Travelers favorite, we offered this program in 2004 and 2006 and it sold out almost immediately both times. In the picturesque Dordogne Valley, experience life in provincial France and discover an enchanting world of medieval castles and traditional villages.
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Brown Faculty: Lea E. Williams, Emeritus Professor of History

China and the Silk Road

With optional extensions to the Yangzi River or the Huang Mountains
October 9–26, 2007

Begin with four nights in Beijing, travel to Urumqi, explore the markets of Kashgar, see the old city ruins in Turpan and the famous Maogao Caves in Dunhuang. See the terracotta warriors in Xian before concluding with two nights in Shanghai.
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Brown Faculty: Douglas D. Anderson, Professor of Anthropology

Poland

Krakow & Warsaw
September 30–October 8, 2007

Poland is a treasure trove for those travelers seeking to discover a wealth of artistic, historic and natural wonders. Our travels begin in Krakow, a virtual open-air museum waiting to be explored. We then journey to Warsaw, a capital collection of architectural splendors that now stand beautifully restored.

Brown Faculty: Duncan Smith, Emeritus Professor of German Studies and Modern Culture and Media

Alumni College in Provence and on the French Riviera

Avignon & Nice
September 25–October 6, 2007

The French Riviera is a region of mountains, hills and beaches plus handsome cities, quaint villages and plentiful history. Begin with five nights in Avignon, the historic heart of Provence, and continue with five nights in Nice, the jewel of the Côte d’Azur.

Brown Faculty: Laura Durand, Emerita Professor of French Studies

Voyage To The Aegean Sea

Greece, the Greek Islands and Turkey August 27–September 6, 2007

Explore the two oldest Aegean societies: the Minoan, hedonistic and playful, and the Mycenaean, warlike but with a formidable commercial empire and highly defined government. Our voyage on the all-suite Corinthian II brings us to Troy, Delos, Crete, Santorini and Mycenae.
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Brown Faculty: Alan L. Boegehold, Emeritus Professor of Classics

Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

Including Juneau, Tracy Arm, Petersburg, Glacier Bay National Park & Sitka
August 11–18, 2007

Join us in southeast Alaska – a land of fjords and islands teeming with wildlife. Explore the magnificent Inside Passage aboard our small expedition ship. Enjoy Zodiac and kayaking forays, whale watching and walking forest trails.
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Brown Faculty: Karen Fischer, Professor of Geological Sciences

Cruise the Passage of Peter the Great

Moscow to St. Petersburg
August 10–22, 2007

Embark on a cultural odyssey, from the onion domes of Moscow to the palaces of St. Petersburg. Explore the enchanting northern waterways of Russia on the M.S. Repin. This itinerary is one of the Brown Travelers’ favorites, and so is the accompanying professor, Pat Herlihy.

Brown Faculty: Patricia Herlihy, Emerita Professor of History and Research Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies

Exploring Iceland

With optional extension to Greenland
July 28–August 7, 2007

Steaming hot springs . . . ghosts of Viking exploration and conquest . . . early-summer nights of continuous light . . . Discover the astonishing natural history and rich cultural heritage of vast, unspoiled Iceland, concluding with a stay in the sophisticated capital, Reykjavik.
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Brown Faculty: L. Peter Gromet, Associate Professor of Geological Sciences

Cruising the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords

Norway, Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Estonia & Russia
June 20–July 2, 2007

One of our most popular trips, we are pleased to offer it for the third consecutive year. Experience the history and culture of the Baltic States and the beauty of Norway’s fjords on this trip that includes a specially-arranged meeting with Lech Walesa.
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Brown Faculty: Svetlana Evdokimova, Professor of Slavic Languages and Comparative Literature

Great Journey Through Europe

Holland, Germany, France & Switzerland
June 14–24, 2007

Explore the cultural and scenic treasures of the heart of Europe on this unique river and rail itinerary. Cruise aboard the deluxe M.S. Amadeus Princess from Amsterdam to Basel and experience the soaring majesty of the Alps on three spectacular rail journeys.
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Brown Faculty: William C. Crossgrove, Emeritus Professor of German Studies and Comparative Literature

Celtic Lands

France, England, Ireland, Wales & Scotland
May 29–June 9, 2007

Join us on a remarkable voyage of discovery aboard the deluxe M.S. Le Diamant from the ancient city of Rouen to Scotland's historic capital, Edinburgh. Cruise along the verdant shorelines of northern France and southern England and around the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
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Brown Faculty: Michel-André Bossy, Professor of French Studies and Comparative Literature

Alumni College in Chianti

In a Tuscan Villa in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
May 13–21, 2007

Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, blanketed with vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. From the idyllic village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa in the heart of Chianti, travel to Castello di Monsanto, Pisa, Lucca, the Tuscan hill country, Florence and Siena.

Brown Faculty: Anthony J. Oldcorn, Emeritus Professor of Italian Studies

Turkey

Crossroads of Civilization
May 5–14, 2007

Turkey spans the continents of Europe and Asia and has hosted many important civilizations. In addition to the extraordinary archaeological site of Ephesus, you will marvel at the mosques, palaces and bazaars of Istanbul and travel to the surreal sandstone landscapes of Cappadocia.
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Brown Faculty: William F. Wyatt, Jr., Emeritus Professor of Classics

Wonders of the Ancient World

Egypt, Greece & Turkey
April 21–May 2, 2007

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have enraptured human imagination for millennia. Discover what remains at six of the original seven sites. Explore Giza's pyramids, travel to Alexandria, board the all-suite Corinthian II and cruise to Rhodes, Bodrum, Ephesus and Olympia.
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Brown Faculty: Martha Sharp Joukowsky ’58, Emerita Professor in the Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and the Department of Anthropology

Treasures of Japan

Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto & Nara
April 18–28, 2007

Explore the fascinating culture of Japan, an island nation where the eternal quest for tranquility is juxtaposed with a modern lifestyle. Experience the breadth of culture, architecture and landscapes of Japan, featuring urban Tokyo, historic Kyoto and the volcanic mountains and lakes of Hakone.

Brown Faculty: Harold D. Roth, Professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies

Ancient Traditions of Guatemala

World of the Maya
March 3–11, 2007

Guatemala is a land of spectacular geography and natural beauty, rich in culture and tradition, and abundant in impressive Maya ruins. This intriguing program includes visits to Guatemala City, the colonial city of Antigua, sprawling Lake Atitlán, famed Tikal National Park and visits to small villages.
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Brown Faculty: David P. Lindstrom, Associate Professor of Sociology

Around the World by Private Jet

An exploration of the world's greatest treasures and legendary places
January 20–February 12, 2007

We are pleased that in 2007 – for the first time – we will offer this exciting program, and alumni seem pleased, too, as our January 2007 departure is practically sold out. We’ve already arranged to repeat the trip in January 2008.

Brown Faculty: Terry Tullis, Emeritus Professor of Geological Sciences