Road Scholar

Highlights

• An exceptional opportunity to visit St
• Mark’s Basilica at night, when its beauty can be experienced without crowds
• Cristina Gregorin, author of “Venice Master Artisans,” gives you a fascinating look at traditional Venetian crafts including Carnival masks
• Revel in a Vivaldi concert performed on prestigious original instruments by the chamber music ensemble Interpreti Veneziani

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• Discover the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio Fountain and St
• Blaise’s Church on expert-led excursions through Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore beautiful Mljet Island National Park on a hike through pristine forests and boat ride on one of the island’s saltwater lakes
• Witness one of the finest examples of Byzantine art from the fifth century at the Euphrasian Basilica in historic Porec

Highlights

• Step back in time with a full day on the sleepy sister island of Gozo, where (so it is said) Calypso enchanted Ulysses for seven years
• Share a meal with invited local residents
• View Malta's incredible collection of archaeological treasures, from ancient megalithic temples to artifacts of the Phoenician and Roman eras -- including the oldest freestanding buildings on Earth!

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• Improve your bridge skills under the tutelage of a Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League
• Enjoy your stay at the historic Jekyll Island Club, and go behind the scenes to learn about its past as a resort for wealthy Americans like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts
• Learn firsthand about the ecosystem of this coastal environment on a beach walk and a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

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• Discover Oxford’s soaring spires, lovely landscapes and intriguing lore with university insiders.
• Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and see the Royal Shakespeare Company perform in one of England's iconic theatres.
• Experience the dramatic mountain environment of Snowdonia National Park in Wales.

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• Participate in a tasting exploration of Montréal’s fine restaurants from the cultural communities that enrich the city
• Gain insight into the city’s rich history, from settlement to current economic and cultural powerhouse
• Local instructors lead you to out-of-the-way, favorite neighborhoods with great tips of areas to explore on your own, such as the grounds of McGill University and the Golden Square Mile

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• Enjoy visits to the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie and nearly 20 historic sites around Red Cloud
• Gain exclusive access to Cather artifacts and nationally designated historical buildings
• Take in a performance and view the Willa Cather documentary,

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• Learn about the historical anchors of Kansas City’s black culture on expert-led visits to the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
• Hear trade secrets from BBQ experts and sample area styles at two different BBQ joints
• Explore the Kansas City home and studio of the late artist Thomas Hart Benton to see how he and his family lived, and study the life and times of Harry Truman at his Presidential Library in Independence