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Travel the world with Princeton Journeys. With destinations around the globe, Princeton Journeys offers a unique approach to travel combining intellectual conversation with Tiger camaraderie and special access visits for our participants.

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The Princeton Journeys team is excited to share these upcoming educational travel programs with our alumni community.

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Australia: The Land Down Under — March 14 - March 27, 2024

Seeking Peace: Israel and Palestine, a Dual Narrative Journey — March 13 - March 21, 2024

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Allow the Princeton Journeys 2024 travel roster to inspire your next adventure

Read all about the Princeton Journeys’ Civil Rights Trail Weekend and other educational travel programs from this past year. Plus, daydream of the unique experiences awaiting the Princeton community in 2024: 16 adventures featuring must-see locations, knowledgeable and beloved study leaders, and special access opportunities.

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Day of the Dead: Young Alumni

Young alumni traveled to Mexico City to celebrate Día de los Muertos in traditional Mexican style, October 31-November 3, 2019.

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Day of the Dead: Young Alumni

Young alumni traveled to Mexico City to celebrate Día de los Muertos in traditional Mexican style, October 31-November 3, 2019.

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Princeton Journeys travelers holding Princeton banner in Mexico

In the Footsteps of St. James: El Camino de Santiago

Princetonians walked the St. Paul's pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, August 23 - September 4, 2019.

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Princeton Journey travelers in El Camino

Alaska: A Backcountry Adventure

Princetonians traveled on an engaging nine-day adventure exploring the incredible wonders of the Alaska Range, June 8-16, 2019.

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Back-view of travelers sitting in chairs enjoying view of Alaskan mountains.

Total Solar Eclipse: Chile & the Skies of the Southern Hemisphere

Princetonians traveled on a special-access astrophysical and astronomical adventure to the Chilean highlands to experience the total solar eclipse along its path of totality, June 25 to July 6, 2019.

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Princeton Journeys in Chile for the Solar Eclipse

Passage through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica

Travelers joined renowned Princeton molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, February 2-10, 2019, to escape the cold on a voyage through the historic Panama Canal and to the rich rain forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

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Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Traveling December 7-20, 2019, by crossing the Antarctic Convergence, Princetonians joined the ranks of the legendary explorers who’ve ventured to Antarctica. And, some have even joined another illustrious and exclusive society — the "Seven Continent Club."

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Group of travelers near cruise ship in Antarctica

Seeking Happiness: The Kingdom of Bhutan

Princeton Journeys adventured to the last living Vajrayana Buddhist Kingdom, the Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the eastern Himalayan Mountains, October 16-25, 2019.

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Group of travelers on side of mountain in Bhutan

Total Solar Eclipse: Chile & the Skies of the Southern Hemisphere

Princetonians traveled on a special-access astrophysical and astronomical adventure to the Chilean highlands to experience the total solar eclipse along its path of totality, June 25 to July 6, 2019.

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Travelers near the Atacama Cosmology Telescope

Alaska: A Backcountry Adventure

Princetonians traveled on an engaging nine-day adventure exploring the incredible wonders of the Alaska Range, June 8-16, 2019.

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Total Solar Eclipse: Chile & the Skies of the Southern Hemisphere

Princetonians traveled on a special-access astrophysical and astronomical adventure to the Chilean highlands to experience the total solar eclipse along its path of totality, June 25 to July 6, 2019.

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Cuba X: Young Alumni

Frozen-in-time and yet swirling with change, Cuba is entering a period of dramatic economic, social and cultural transformation in the post-Castro era. At this pivotal moment, a group of young Princeton alumni traveled to Havana January 25-28, 2019, to gain invaluable first-hand understanding through the eyes of the Cuban people.

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Travelers with Princeton banner driving red vintage car in Cuba

Egypt: Land of the Pharaohs, January 3-15

For all of recorded time, the mighty waters of Egypt's Nile River have been the source of life-giving sustenance, cultural riches and mythic power. Princeton Journeys was delighted to bring 28 travelers back to Egypt to explore the glorious age of the Pharaohs aboard the Sun Boat III, January 3-15, 2019.

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Travelers with Princeton banner in the Egyptian desert.

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

December 7-20, 2019, by crossing the Antarctic Convergence, Princetonians joined the ranks of the legendary explorers who’ve ventured to Antarctica. And, some have even joined another illustrious and exclusive society — the "Seven Continent Club."

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Cuba X: Young Alumni

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The Historic Rhine

Travelers explored the many rich layers of history and culture - from ancient Rome to World War II to opera and mythology - present along the picturesque Rhine River, May 6-19. Travelers cruised from Basel to Amsterdam, while exploring charming villages, stunning cathedrals, beautiful vistas, and World War II battle sites.

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Galápagos Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II

A group of intrepid Princetonians met in Guayaquil - the largest, most populous city in Ecuador before sailing 600 miles to the Galápagos Islands. In this magical place, travelers encountered sea lions, fur seals, marine iguanas, sea turtles, penguins, and a wealth of bird life, such as the blue-footed boobies, January 3-12, 2020.

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