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
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.
Our inaugural Pillars of Pride cruise to ancient Greece and Turkey explores the iconic stories of antiquity from an often untold LGBTQ+ lens. The itinerary includes 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. Extend your journey with the Athens Pre-Program and/or Delphi Post-Program Options.
Experience the temples and cities left behind by waves of civilizations, including prehistoric peoples and the ancient Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans. Sail aboard Sea Cloud II as it travels from Malta to Sicily, Tunisia, and Spain’s Balearic Islands. In Sicily, visit the magnificent Greek ruins of Agrigento and Segesta. In Tunisia, experience Tunis and the ancient city of Carthage. In Sardinia, wander through Su Nuraxi di Barumini to see nuraghi, imposing Bronze Age structures only found on this island, and tour Cagliari, Sardinia’s ancient capital. Sail to the island of Menorca. Disembark in Tarragona.
Sail through Central Europe along the legendary Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers aboard the exclusively chartered first-class Amadeus Silver III. Enjoy a 14-night cruise, taking an intimate look at Hungary, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Netherlands. Uncover the history and heritage of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Amsterdam, and visit medieval villages and lauded landmarks. Included excursions allow you to customize your journey, from cycling and walking tours to wine tastings and more.
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.
Spend two nights in Singapore, two nights in Bali, and eight nights cruising the islands of Indonesia, including Bali, Java, and Komodo Island on a luxury itinerary that blends nature, culture, and history. Visit the UNESCO-inscribed Borobudur Temple, one of the largest Buddhist monuments in the world, and Prambanan Temple, the largest complex of Hindu temples in Indonesia. Enjoy a guided walking safari of UNESCO-designated Komodo National Park, home to the largest lizard on Earth, the Komodo dragon. Enhance your tour with the Siem Reap Pre-Program and/or the Bali Post-Program options.
Experience the architectural wonder and breathtaking scenery of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar on an extraordinary land and sea itinerary that includes two nights in Muscat and a seven-night cruise from Muscat to Dubai. Enjoy Oman’s majestic capital city and a full-day excursion to the Jabreen Forts, two of the best preserved of their kind in Oman. See the royal private home of the Ruler of Sarjah, beautiful mosques, ancient sites, and world-class museums. Extend your journey with a three-night Post-Program Option in Dubai.
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.
Explore old Havana’s history and architecture. Meet with farmers and enjoy a private dance performance by some of Cuba’s best dancers. Discuss U.S. foreign policy and economic changes during lectures with local experts. Learn about Cuban music and visit private art collections. In the Viñales Valley, take in views of the dramatic landscapes and limestone mogotes.
Experience Cairo’s Egyptian Museum and the open-air museum at Memphis. Explore the necropolis at Saqqara, the enigmatic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Relax during a cruise on Lake Nasser. See the temples at Abu Simbel and sail down the Nile River on a cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the great complex of Karnak. Optional Jordan extension.