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Duke Travels is your destination for excellence in educational travel. Journey along with Duke alumni, parents and friends to fascinating places to learn and connect with Duke faculty and host leaders. Our learning adventures combine enriching itineraries, behind-the-scenes visits and stimulating lectures within the context of safety and sustainability.

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Upcoming Travels

All Alumni Travel

Announcing our 2022 Travel Programs: view the printable schedule and send your interest list to duketravels@duke.edu.


Volterra
Oct 7, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021

Flavors of Chianti

Price: From $4,995
Duke Leaders: TBD
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

Embrace the bewitching enchantment, bucolic ambiance, and charismatic culture of Chianti.

Meander through Tuscany’s colorful cities, cypress-studded hilltop towns, classic cucinas, and idyllic vineyards during this small-group journey. Explore this Italian countryside that provides overwhelming inspiration for artists, chefs, and vintners alike. Each invigorating day is enriched by historical site visits, cultural activities and interactions, memorable cuisine, and festive wine tastings.

Oct 8, 2021 to Oct 16, 2021

Greece & the Greek Isles

Price: From $4,795 plus air
Duke Leaders: Dr. Nicolas Cassar
Trip Status: Taking Reservations
Journey to the cradle of Western civilization and the classical world on our comprehensive nine-day Aegean Odyssey. Explore the exquisitely preserved treasures and mythical landscapes of ancient Greece, uncovering layers of architectural history. Cruise to fabled halcyon islands from antiquity aboard the exclusively chartered, state‑of‑the‑art, Five‑Star LE JACQUE CARTIER. Our epic voyage calls on the islands of Delos, Mykonos, Pátmos, Rhodes, Santorini and the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Danube at sunset
Oct 9, 2021 to Oct 24, 2021

Grand Danube Passage

Price: $4,995
Duke Leaders: TBD
Trip Status: Taking Reservations
Experience eight European countries and sail the mighty Danube River on this unforgettable journey! Our carefully curated itinerary introduces fascinating landmarks and epic landscapes, including the fairy-tale Wachau Valley. Plus, bookend your adventure with stays in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Prague, Czech Republic. Awaken each day to new discoveries, including Roman ruins, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques and fortresses — all part of the region’s dynamic history. Feast your eyes on Budapest illuminated at night, explore medieval towns and witness the Iron Gate Gorge, an engineering marvel.
Oct 10, 2021 to Oct 24, 2021

Magical Madagascar

Price: From $7,659
Duke Leaders: Charles Welch
Trip Status: Taking Reservations
The Duke Lemur Center has been working in Madagascar for 30 years and we will have access to Duke connected conservation projects and people. This trip is perfect for first time Madagascar visitors as well as for those returning to Madagascar for a second or third trip! Madagascar is home to all of the world’s lemurs (some 100+ species) and over half of the world’s chameleons, in addition to more than 170 species of frogs. Every year scientists discover new species of plants and animals in Madagascar’s deserts and forests.

Oct 17, 2021 to Oct 24, 2021

Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey

Price: From $5,590
Duke Leaders: Dr. Lincoln Pratson P'14, P'20
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

Discover the history, geology, excellent food and wine, and the sheer beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The powerful Columbia and Snake Rivers flow through a beautiful land and offer access to fantastic wineries, places to kayak and hike, and extraordinary scenery—you’ll experience it all. Hike to a towering waterfall. Taste local fruit at a local orchard and enjoy views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Visit sites used by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark while they made their way to the Pacific Coast and learn about their explorations. 

Camels
Oct 29, 2021 to Nov 11, 2021

Antiquities of the Red Sea and Aegean Sea

Price: From $7,995
Duke Leaders: Caroline Bruzelius
Trip Status: Taking Reservations

Join us on this custom-designed, 14-day journey to the very cradle of civilization. Visit three continents, navigate the legendary waterways of the Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea, transit the Suez Canal and experience eight magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cruise for eight nights aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Le Bellot, featuring just 92 elegant Suites and Staterooms, each with a private balcony.

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