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

May 30 - Jun 10, 2022

Enjoy an active walking tour amid France’s idyllic landscapes of the Dordogne and Loire valleys. See the towering cliffs of La Roque Gageac and discover the medieval town of Sarlat. Marvel at the painted Lascaux Caves. Enjoy local French wine and cuisine and Loire Valley gardens. Learn about the sparkling wines of the region.

$6,395 per person, double occupancy
May 20 - May 29, 2022
Aboard MS Le Bellot and Featuring Dwight David Eisenhower II

Cruise for eight nights aboard the Five-Star small ship Le Bellot from France to England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Meet Dwight David Eisenhower II and Allen Packwood, who will provide exclusive lectures. Enjoy guided excursions in each port of call, including the beaches of Normandy. Paris/Giverny and Edinburgh/Glasgow optional extensions.

from $5,995 per person, double occupancy
May 13 - May 27, 2022
From Istanbul to the Turquoise Coast

From vibrant Istanbul to exploring ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and the dramatic Turquoise Coast, Turkey offers an unparalleled 15-day small-group experience. Discover the sites of Pergamum and Ephesus. Experience ancient Konya and the unique Cappadocia region with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension. 

$5,092 per person, double occupancy, including air from SFO
Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2022
Aboard the Five-Star Le Champlain

Join this incomparable journey from the Costa Rican rainforest through the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, during a daylight transit. Spend one night in a deluxe hotel in San José, Costa Rica. Cruise for seven nights aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Le Champlain. Experience the terrestrial wonders of Costa Rica’s National Parks, wildlife refuges, botanic gardens, and pristine waters. Costa Rica pre-trip and Panama City post-trip extensions are available.

from $4,995 per person, double occupancy
Jan 29 - Feb 9, 2022
(Optional Rwanda Extension)

Immerse yourself in the landscapes of Tanzania. Search for wildlife - lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe and rhino in the Serengeti. Discover Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinoceros, hippo, flamingo, ostrich and the black-maned lion. Retreat to your tented camps offering superior comfort. Finish with a 2-night stay at the award-winning Gibbs Farm.

$7,890 per person, double occupancy
Oct 22 - Oct 30, 2021
Aboard the Five-Star Le Bougainville

Journey for 8 nights aboard Le Bougainville on an Aegean Odyssey out of Athens with port calls on Delos, Mykonos, Pátmos, Rhodes, the Peloponnese Peninsula, and Santorini. Visit six magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites. Optional pre- and post-cruise land extensions provide opportunities to explore Athens, Cape Sounion, Delphi and Thebes. 

from $4,895 per person, based on double occupancy
Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2021

Explore the grand capitals of the czars—Moscow and St. Petersburg—on this 8-night adventure in Russia. Cross Red Square to St. Basil’s iconic domes and admire Faberge eggs inside the Kremlin walls. See the stately opulence of Peterhof and Catherine Palace. Stroll the canals of St. Petersburg and explore the world-famous Hermitage Museum.

$3,795 per person, double occupancy
Jun 1 - Jun 8, 2021
Bryce, Zion & Capitol Reef

Explore the history, ecology and scenery of four national parks and monuments on the Colorado Plateau. Experience the dramatic cliffs of Zion and the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Hike amid multi-hued cliffs of Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef; and slot-canyons in Grand Staircase-Escalante. This trip blends the natural beauty of Utah with the rich cultural history in the region..

$3,995 per person, double occupancy
May 30 - Jun 7, 2021
Aboard Le Bellot

Journey to Scotland’s Orkney and Shetland Islands and Norway’s majestic fjords. Cruise from Glasgow, Scotland, to Bergen, Norway, aboard the exclusively chartered, 5-star, small ship Le Bellot. Visit the Scottish Highlands and ride on Norway’s Flåm Railway. Edinburgh/Glasgow and Norway/Copenhagen extensions available.

from $5,295 per person, double occupancy
Dec 11 - Dec 16, 2020

The total solar eclipse will cross one of Chile’s most stunning regions – laden with lakes and volcanos. While our original trip has been cancelled, we hope to offer intrepid travelers an opportunity to see this rare celestial experience should government regulations be relaxed in the coming weeks.

$3,999 per person, double occupancy