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2009 d e pa r t u r e s &
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Now is the time to travel— to learn, to be inspired, and to experience the world. And we’ll take you there. For more than thirty years, HCP has created customized journeys to all corners of the globe. This year, our team of travel professionals offers new and classic itineraries that take you from the lush islands of Indonesia and the storied halls of The Hermitage to the teeming game parks of South Africa and the bustling bazaars of the Middle East. Every HCP travel experience brings together an exclusive combination of experts, access, and insight. You’ll enjoy luxurious and intimate small-ship cruising and accommodations; engage with study leaders, naturalists, and local experts during comprehensive educational programs and excursions; and travel with like-minded travelers from America’s leading academic, cultural, and research institutions. And we take care of all of the details. We invite you to learn about our 2009 trips, to take advantage of special offers, and to experience The HCP Difference for yourself.
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meet a few of the Experts
Experience some of the world’s most fascinating people and places through the eyes of those who know and understand them best. Meet a few of our experts here, and learn more about our exciting lineup of study leaders on each HCP trip at www.hcptravel.com.
Captain Alfred S. McLaren is an Arctic and deep-sea explorer, and research scientist who captivates audiences with tales of Viking invasions, early Scottish and Irish history, and the evolution of the clans. The British Isles
Nancy Cooper, a social-cultural anthropologist who teaches at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has lived in Java, will lead discussions on topics ranging from cultural and gender issues to ritual healing and symbolism. Indonesia
Space still available on spring departures Sicily, the Dalmatian Coast & Venice Aboard Le Levant Apr 22–may 4, 2009
Japan Save $1,000 + pay no single supplement Aboard the Clipper Odyssey apr 25–may 9, 2009
British Isles Aboard The Island Sky may 19–31, 2009
European Rivers: Rhine, Main & Danube Aboard the Casanova May 23–June 6, 2009
ambassador Sichan Siv is a Cambodian refugee and a former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. He has held positions at the White House and Department of State, and offers a fascinating perspective on the history of Southeast Asia. Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River
Ambassador William Rugh teaches public diplomacy at Tufts University and is a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. He will share first-hand experiences as he explores the history, politics, and economics of the Gulf States. Arabian Gulf Diane Cline is a Classical archaeologist and lecturer on ancient history who takes travelers on a journey from the Classical world to the modern cultures and people of the Black Sea region. The Black Sea
Robert Wessling, a lecturer in the humanities at Stanford, shares his vast knowledge of Russian religions and spirituality, history and literature, and the legacy of the Soviet experiment. Russian Waterways
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special offers call for details! BRING A FRIEND and you each SAVE $1,000 per cabin. Plus, new offers for Single Travelers: save $1,000 off published single rates! Or, do you need a roommate? If you let HCP try to find a share for you, you’ll pay the reduced double occupancy rate even if no roommate is found.
Indonesia
NEW! Exclusive itinerary
Privately chartered cruise to Bali, Java, and the remote islands of Komodo, Sumba, and Sumbawa aboard the Orion Sep 16–29 & Oct 18–31, 2009
Arabian Gulf Customized voyage featuring William Rugh, former U.S. Ambassador to U.A.E. Aboard the Island Sky • NOV 29–DEC 12, 2009
Egypt With popular study leaders and Egypt experts Dr. Tarek Swelim & Fetiche Posma-Zaalouk Aboard the Sun Boat IV • Oct 7–19, 2009
Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River With Ambassador Sichan Siv, renowned Angkor Wat, and an optional extention to Laos. Featuring the Mekong Pandaw Oct 17–31 & Oct 20–Nov 3, 2009
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A luxurious voyage from Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard the Volga dream july 3–16, 2009
The Hermitage
South Africa
NEW! Exclusive access
NEW! Custom Itinerary
Featuring two nights aboard Rovos Rail
Private, curator-led tours and special viewings
Sept 8–22 & Oct 7–24, 2009
Nov 6–14, 2009
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Family Adventures
Save $500 per child
Featuring exclusively chartered small ships, experienced youth coordinators, and specially arranged educational activities and excursions with kids in mind.
The Galápagos Celebrating the year of Darwin Aboard the Santa Cruz • June 14–23 & June 21–30, 2009
Greece Explore myths and ruins Aboard the Panorama • June 22–July 3, 2009
Egypt Ring in the new year in the land of the pharaohs Aboard the Nile Adventurer • December 26, 2009–January 6, 2010
Mexico’s yucatÁn A winter escape over the holidays December 26, 2009–January 4, 2010
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The Black Sea Explore natural and cultural history with a team of experts aboard Le Levant Oct 7–16, 2009
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