Go beyond the tour and experience the wonders of a sojourn. Led by renowned scholars and other celebrated experts, our travel programs are engaging, unique, and unmatched.
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Never more than 16 passengers and often fewer on all departures
Journey in Small Groups
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Scholars, Authors, Historians and other noted authorities lead each journey
Explore with Experts
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go behind the scenes, off the beaten path, and gain access that most travelers never experience
Enjoy Once-in-a-Lifetimes
Scholarly Sojourns helps you to discover the places, people, and events that have shaped the human experience as we journey to destinations that have captivated imagination throughout the ages. Each fascinating itinerary is specially created for discriminating travelers —those who believe every journey provides an opportunity to engage the mind.
Each sojourn is led by a renowned scholar or genuine expert in their field. Most often this means a sitting professor from a noted college or university. Many are widely published authors whose expertise is frequently sought by major media organizations such as The History Channel, CNN, and The New York Times.
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David Raybin
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERETUS OF ENGLISH, EDITOR OF
THE CHAUCER REVIEW
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Michael Drout
PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, DIRECTOR OF THE
CENTER FOR THE STUDY
OF THE MEDIEVAL
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Aurzelle da Silva
ART HISTORIAN
EXPERT ON PLANTAGENET ART
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Paul Martin Remfry
AUTHOR & HISTORIAN
CASTELOLIGIST
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Dr. Megan Lewis
PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR OF THEATRE
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Ronnie Berri
whisky ambassador
keeper of the quaich
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Thomas H. Madden
professor of history
Director of the center for medieval and renaissance studies
“We seemed to get special treatment everywhere we went…this made a great trip a fabulous trip!”
Richard H. | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Our flagship tours – these intellectually-stimulating journeys explore history, literature, archaeology, art history, and science.
Scholarly Sojourns
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Gastronomic journeys that explore fine regional foods, wines, and other artisanal delicacies by combining hands-on experiences with plentiful opportunities for tasting and enjoying.
Epicurean Sojourns
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Exhilarating journeys designed to keep you both mentally engaged and physically challenged by combining love of learning and discovery with physical adventure.
Active Sojourns
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Travel with celebrated artists and scholars and go inside the great concert halls, theaters, and museums of our world to experience the transformative power of visual and performing arts.
Cultural Sojourns
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Journey to the sites of some of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries and work with experts and you attempt to unravel
Investigative Sojourns
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Designed to resemble the ancient practice of pilgrimage and with a pace suited to contemplation and reflection, these Sojourns explore destinations of spiritual significance.
Spiritual Sojourns
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Engage with a variety of experts and authorities as you travel and explore with a dynamic travel director.
Curated Sojourns
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Unpack once and live “in residence” with friends and family in spectacular settings amazing cities.
Sojourns in Residence
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explore when you want and at your own pace with a customized, self-guided departure of one of our sojourns designed for you to do solo, as a couple, family, or small group of friends.
My Sojourns
“Your attention to detail is way beyond any other tour operator I have ever worked with!”
Paula F., Travel Agent | Mahwah, NJ
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“It really brought history to life. My sojourn was all I hoped for and more!”