
I am so grateful that the Club offers travel opportunities as part of its mission to educate and inform!Nanette Stringer, Commonwealth Club Traveler
Past Trips
Bask in sun-dappled islands at the crossroads of history on this deluxe, seven-night cruise from the Amalfi Coast to Malta. Visit the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of Pompeii and savor the splendor of the Isle of Capri. Enjoy calls at Palermo, Taormina, ancient Syracuse and Malta’s capital city of Valletta. Join Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II on a guided tour of a museum devoted to the history of the 1943 Allied landings in Sicily during World War II. Optional extensions in Rome and Valletta available.
Visit the best of the British Isles and Ireland, from the dazzling metropolis of London to the windswept archaeological sites of Scottish isles; from the warm gregariousness of Dublin to the breathtaking natural beauty of the Lake District. Learn from distinguished guest speaker Allen Packwood, OBE, WWII and Winston Churchill expert. Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites, four castles and lesser-known but unforgettable locales of Cowes, Tresco and Whitby. Enhance your experience with a London pre-tour extension.
Join a captivating seven-night canal cruise by private river barge through the Netherlands and Belgium, where art and architecture take center stage against the picturesque backdrop of historic waterways. With 18-cabins, Magnifique IV boasts an intimate atmosphere with an impressive variety of amenities on board. Visit renowned museums that showcase masterpieces from artists of the Dutch Golden Age and explore beautifully manicured gardens during the height of blooming season. Amidst this visual feast, enjoy the abundance of spring bulb blooms in Holland. A pre-tour extension in Amsterdam and a post-tour extension in Brussels are also available.
Travel the breadth of southern Africa, where history is rich, culture is diverse and “Big Five” game viewing is extraordinary. Enjoy a unique three-night river safari aboard the deluxe MS Zambezi Queen on Namibia’s legendary Chobe River. Follow Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom in Johannesburg; behold Zimbabwe’s awe‑inspiring Victoria Falls; and experience breathtaking wildlife encounters on safari. Extension in Cape Town available.
Travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and journey through virgin rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches from Costa Rica to Panama. Witness an abundance of flora and fauna in Manuel Antonio National Park. Discover the wildlife of the Osa peninsula and learn about the rainforest, sloths and chocolate during a variety of included excursions. Travel to two UNESCO-designated sites in Panama: Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, and the historic district of Panama City. Finish with a specially arranged daylight transit of the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Pre- and post-tour extensions in San José, Costa Rica and Panama City.
Join a transformative expedition through the Galapagos Islands to celebrate life's diversity and to witness the stunning display of nature's endless wonders. Experience unparalleled opportunities for up-close encounters with a myriad of wildlife and learn from expert naturalists. Walk among curious creatures on shore. Kayak or snorkel beside sea lions and turtles in the clear waters of the world's second-largest marine reserve. Marvel at the flightless cormorants, Galapagos albatross, Nazca, red- and blue-footed boobies, and Darwin’s finches. Extensions in Ecuador and Peru are available.
Embrace Finland’s majestic beauty and Nordic charm on this seven-night, active journey! Explore vibrant Helsinki and indulge in the quintessentially Finnish tradition of a rejuvenating sauna. In northern Lapland, gaze at the awe-inspiring Northern Lights from your glass-domed cabin, plus enjoy a snowshoe trek by moonlight and a fast-paced dogsled ride across the pristine fjells. You’ll also tour the splendid old town of Tallinn, Estonia.
Archaeologist Bill Saturno
Visit the magnificent archaeological site of Tikal, and the more remote Maya sites of Topoxte, Yaxha and Uaxactun in the Peten rainforest. Experience the stunning natural beauty of Lake Atitlan and its surrounding volcanoes, and immerse yourself in the cultural and religious world of today’s Maya at Iximche and Santiago Atitlan. Enjoy the world-famous colorful Sunday market at Chichicastenango, the charming colonial city of Antigua, and nearby small artisan villages that maintain their ancient handicraft traditions.
Our inaugural Pillars of Pride cruise to ancient Greece and Turkey explores the iconic stories of antiquity from an often untold LGBTQ+ lens. This dynamic, first-of-its-kind itinerary combines ancient history and culture with immersive experiences in modern LGBTQ+ life. This all-inclusive, 5-star cruise also features a full day in Santorini with optional excursions, a special visit to the ruins of Ephesus, and full overnight in Mykonos. Travel with guest speaker Eric Marcus, author of "Making Gay History."
Experience Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, the necropolis at Saqqara, the enigmatic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Relax during a 3-night cruise on Lake Nasser. See the temples at Abu Simbel and sail down the Nile on a 4-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and Karnak. Optional 5-day/4-night Jordan post-tour extension.