Road Scholar

Highlights

• Join historians as they offer a view into Highland Scotland’s ancient history, the downfall of Gaelic clans, the Highland Clearances and New World emigration.
• Discover the castles, clan lands and romance of the famous Isle of Skye.
• Step back in time at Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most historically important castles in Scotland.

Highlights

• Hike along beautiful segments of the “Israel Trail” in the Jerusalem Hills and Upper Galilee, dotted with ancient historical sites
• With an archaeology expert, experience fascinating sites from antiquity and beyond, including the City of David in Jerusalem
• Enjoy a sunset tour in a

Highlights

• I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
• I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Highlights

• Commemorate the central figures of civil rights on field trips to the Rosa Parks Museum, Carter Center and the Martin Luther King Jr
• National Historic Site
• Follow the path of heroic marches through Atlanta and Birmingham and from Selma to Montgomery, now a National Historic Trail
• Learn about the movement from an activist who was a witness and participant in some of America’s most significant civil rights battles

Highlights

• Experience the presidents’ historic homes — James Monroe’s Highland, Madison’s Montpelier and Jefferson’s Monticello — on field trips
• Enjoy lunch at historic Michie Tavern and learn about the rich history of this hub of social activity
• With an expert leader, see Jefferson's

Highlights

• I like to spend much of the day exploring
• Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
• Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Highlights

• After a lesson on canoe and kayak techniques and water safety by paddling naturalist guides, venture into the wild to discover spectacular environments
• Discover this region’s diversity of bird life from Bald Eagles to Prothonotary Warblers
• June and October dates also include a naturalist hike into one of the regions designated wilderness areas to explore the natural history, geology and plant life

Highlights

• Daily hikes bring you into contact with the varied plant life, sparkling mountain streams and breathtaking vistas of the Appalachian Mountains
• In the evenings, enjoy Appalachian music, stories and other educational sessions
• Experience the crisp air, rushing water and vibrant colors of these amazing mountains