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
Enjoy four nights in magnificent Istanbul. Experience haunting Gallipoli, then ferry across the Dardanelles to storied Troy. Discover Pergamum, one of Turkey’s most spectacular ancient sites. After touring Ephesus, stop in rustic Sirince. Boarding a privately chartered yacht, take a distinctive “Blue Voyage” day cruise along the Turquoise Coast. Tour the acclaimed Archaeological Museum in Antalya andPerge’s outstanding Grecian ruins. Discover Konya and the unique Cappadocia region with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension.
Enjoy this rare opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible wonders with two former NASA astronauts and a best-selling science fiction novelist. Join an intimate group, hosted by the B612 Foundation, on a 3-day 2-night trip, in the path of totality right outside of Dallas, Texas. Experience the eclipse in the breathtaking surroundings of a luxury nature ranch, with gourmet meals and outdoor activities. Marvel at this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event!
Discover the bounty of Croatia on this incredible 10-night journey, including a seven-night Adriatic cruise. Board your intimate, first-class yacht in the medieval city of Dubrovnik. Hop off to explore enchanting islands — Rab, Hvar and Korčula — and timeless ports of call, including Split, Zadar and Trogir. Wrap up your adventure with a visit to Plitvice National Park and a three-night stay in wonderful Zagreb.
Join us for two days in Tokyo followed by an eight-night cruise through the Sea of Japan and the Inland Sea aboard the 140-passenger Heritage Adventurer. Experience the tranquil historic quarters of Kanazawa and the island worlds of Miyajima and Sado. Attend a performance of Kodo drummers on Sado Island, and partake in a traditional tea ceremony in Kanazawa. Engage with expert study leaders throughout this unique educational program. Optional pre-trip extension to Kamakura and the hot springs resort of Hakone and post-trip extension to Kyoto and the ancient city of Nara.
Discover the winelands along the Rhine, Moselle, and Saar rivers on a unique itinerary that includes a 7-night river cruise and 3 nights in Strasbourg, France. The terraced vineyards that rise up from these romantic rivers produce some of the finest wines in the world—from the Rhine Valley’s Rheingau to France’s Alsace. Explore 8 historical port cities— Cologne, Boppard, Koblenz, Cochem, Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel, Trier, and Saarburg —with Pre-Program and/or the Lausanne, Switzerland Post-Program options.
Experience Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea during our 11-day and 9-night cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, five‑star World Navigator. By exclusive arrangement, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of Poland Lech Wałesa joins us to present his perspective on Solidarity, globalization, and regional progress. Set forth from Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia, then to Helsinki, Finland. In Latvia's capital of Riga, see architectural wonders and immerse yourself in the legacy of the Solidarity movement in Gdansk, Poland. Experience Denmark’s sophisticated Copenhagen and Gothenburg, Sweden's, 17th-century Haga district. End your journey in Oslo, Norway.
Explore the crossroads of the Mediterranean on this stellar 12-day small group journey. Begin with Palermo’s impressive architecture and world-class street food. Discover medieval Erice, Trapani’s salt pans, and stunning Monreale Cathedral. Marvel at Agrigento’s remarkable Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale’s magnificent mosaics. In Syracuse, explore Neapolis’ Archaeological Park and take a Sicilian cooking class. After a Mount Etna excursion, enjoy lunch at a private farm. The final destination is delightful Taormina.
Encounter a mélange of culture, religion, art and architecture. Tour Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek and learn about nomadic life in the village of Burana. ExploreRussian-accented Almaty in Kazakhstan. In Uzbekistan discover Khiva, a UNESCO site; watch silk weavers and visit an art studio in Bukhara; experience Samarkand's treasures; and see the world's oldest Quaran in Tashkent.
Travel to the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez and Marrakech. View the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis; wander the alleys of Fez; take a sunset camel ride at the edge of the Sahara; view the scenery of the High Atlas Mountains; and discover Marrakech's medina and Djemaa el Fna Square. End in Casablanca.
Incredible heritage and culinary history are yours to enjoy on this eight-night escape to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany regions. During stays in Parma and Cortona, uncover the alluring spirit of these celebrated destinations. Witness Bologna’s porticoes and Parma’s lauded cathedral, and visit charming villages and beautiful farms. Along the way, savor culinary favorites the region is known for - including balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, prosciutto - and sip locally made wines and learn to cook typical regional dishes.