I am so grateful that the Club offers travel opportunities as part of its mission to educate and inform!Nanette Stringer, Commonwealth Club Traveler
Upcoming Trips
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.
Retrace ancient trade routes across two continents and four countries as you cruise from Casablanca, Morocco, to Lisbon, Portugal, on this deluxe small ship voyage — featuring one night in Rabat, Morocco, and a seven-night cruise. Visit seven spectacular port cities along the northeast African coast and Iberian Peninsula — Casablanca; Tangier; Gibraltar; Cádiz; Seville; Portimão and Setúbal with excursions throughout. Enhance your adventure with the Marrakech pre-program extension and/or post-program extension in Lisbon.
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.
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.
Journey to America’s “Last Frontier,” the heart of Alaska’s beautiful and wild country, as well as to its engaging cities. Travel by deluxe railcar to Denali National Park for a three-night stay. Revel in mountain views, hike through the tundra, and visit an Iditarod sled dog kennel. A breathtaking flight brings us deep into remote Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest national park. Explore Anchorage’s historic downtown. In picturesque Seward, take a boat ride through rugged and stunning Kenai Fjords National Park.
The Republic of Georgia is known for having an 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition, one of the world’s few alphabets, the earliest hominid bones ever unearthed in Europe, and a modern government open to western investment. Experience layers of architectural history, and hear from local experts about Georgia’s contributions to the fields of archaeology, art, music, literature, and faith. Learn about the complex relationship between Georgia and Russia. Indulge in a sumptuous Georgian Table with organic wines while listening to traditional polyphonic singing.
Choose the less frequented path to Machu Picchu and be rewarded with authentic, immersive, and exclusive experiences. Take in the ancient history and living culture of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the archeological site of Chinchero and the market at Pisaq. Take a Peruvian cooking class. Stay in deluxe mountain lodges along the Lares Trail and tailor your experience with adventure activities and cultural encounters. Explore the remarkable complex of Machu Picchu. This trip is designed to rejuvenate the soul.
Discover the incredible wildlife and wonders of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. From colorful Cape Town to Victoria Falls, historic Soweto to Robben Island, every moment of this 12-night journey will inspire. Experience famous safari destinations: Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park and Kapama Private Game Reserve. Plus, enjoy three nights aboard the opulent Rovos Rail.
Mystical and spiritual, chaotic and confounding, India overflows with riches. Experience Old Delhi and New Delhi. Continue to Jaipur, the “pink city” and enjoy dinner in a Rajasthan family’s home. At Ranthambore National Park search for the elusive Bengal tigers on game drives. Marvel at the sublime Taj Mahal in Agra. In Varanasi, cruise along the Ganges and discover nearby Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites. Optional 6-day/4-night post-tour extension to Nepal.
Journey deep into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to learn about a country that has just recently opened its doors to visitors. Meet developers in the old city of Jeddah, visit the UNESCO site of Riad Aljima, and the well-preserved Nabataean tombs, considered more extensive than Petra. Marvel at the open-air library of Jabal Ikmah where thousands of pre-Islamic inscriptions line the cliffs. With special permission we experience Medina, the Kingdom’s second holiest city considered the cradle of Islamic culture and civilization. In Riyadh see the UNESCO-listed site of At-Turaif in Diriyah. In Dammam (the headquarters of the country’s oil company ARAMCO) we visit the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture. Join an optional post-trip extension to Bahrain.