Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975.
Thank you for asking to learn more about our educational travel adventures. Inside, you’ll find a collection of inspiring programs we think you’ll love. When you travel with Road Scholar you’ll be an active learner, not a passive tourist. Every adventure is thoughtfully planned to open your eyes to new discoveries, ideas and people. We can’t wait to see you on an upcoming program!
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WHY GO WITH US?
OUR MISSION
At not-for-profit Road Scholar, our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover and travel. Our learning adventures engage expert instructors, provide extraordinary access and stimulate discourse and friendship among people for whom learning is the journey of a lifetime.
OUR LEARNING ADVENTURES
We've studied what makes an unforgettable learning experience, and we offer a variety of adventures across the world and online, with different levels of structure and activity to appeal to everyone.
OUR EXPERTS
Our experts range from professors to writers to historians and so much more. Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge through their research, professional work or lived experience.
OUR COMMUNITY
Road Scholars are lifelong learners typically over the age of 50 from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. They've led interesting lives because they're interested in everything. And they are exactly the kind of people you want to be learning with as you explore the globe.
ROAD SCHOLAR
WHO IS FOR?
Are you inquisitive? Ready to explore new places and meet other interesting people? Do you love to find new perspectives and challenge yourself to expand your mind? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re a Road Scholar!
Here are a few fellow participants you might meet on a Road Scholar adventure.
Robert, 74 & Linda, 72 — Road Scholar Class of '05
• Retired architect and retired professor
• Two children, three grandchildren
• Both are bookworms, nature lovers, play bridge and value their grandkids and each other's company
• Have attended 17 Road Scholar programs
• They just took their first grandparent programs with their 12-year-old granddaughter, Natalie
• Mary loves the camaraderie of Road Scholar learning adventures — she celebrated the New Year with Road Scholar at the Rose Parade
Barbara, 77 — Road Scholar Class of '98
• Retired elementary school teacher
• Travels with friends
• Two children, two grandchildren
• Enjoys gardening, walking, needlecra s, her Lifelong Learning Institute and thinks of herself as an adventurer
• Has attended 30 Road Scholar Programs
• Discovered Road Scholar's virtual classrooms during the pandemic and has enjoyed more than 15 lectures and three Adventures Online programs
How Active Do You Want to Be?
FOR OUR TRADITIONAL ADVENTURES:
You know what moves me? Exercising my mind. Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can.
FOR OUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES:
I exercise for fun, not to win contests. I like to explore at an easy pace, stopping to snap photos and smell the roses. Varied terrain doesn’t scare me, but let’s not do anything too extreme.
Some walking is okay during the day. I can get on and off a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums.
I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails. Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines. Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please.
I like to spend most of the day exploring. I want my days full. Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group.
I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain. This is as challenging as it gets? Great. Let’s do this. At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout.
I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge — let’s spend the day on the move! Whether riding public transit, or walking city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game.
OR, CHOOSE THE PACE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU!
Don’t push too much — or too little! Here’s the chance to select your desired physical challenge by date.
As outdoor enthusiasts know, some days can bring new variables — the weather, the terrain, my energy level — so I enjoy the flexibility of choosing from multiple options of length, challenges and pace.
Want All the Activity Details? You can find the exact physical demands of your learning adventure by visiting us at www.roadscholar.org or by calling toll free at (800) 454-5768, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET.
Learning
Through Travel Has Never Been So... Possible
As a not-for-profit organization, Road Scholar is dedicated to making its learning adventures accessible to the widest possible audience of lifelong learners.
Yes, it’s included!
On average, you save 20% per night compared with commercial tour companies.
That’s because all Road Scholar Learning Adventures include: LODGING & MOST MEALS
BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES
EXPERT LECTURES & A GROUP LEADER
GRATUITIES, TAXES & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Learn more at www.roadscholar.org/valuepromise
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President’s Journey by Private Plane to Africa
Circle the African continent and explore natural wonders and fascinating history, all while traveling by private plane!
Length: 22 Days/21 Nights Meals: 56 Refer to 23539TYG online or when calling.
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Best of all, you’ll ...
• Take your business-class seat on a spacious 767 plane and jet from one iconic destination to the next across Africa.
• Explore the Medina of Marrakesh in Morocco. Its history dates back centuries and its monuments and architectural treasures make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• View the vibrant reds and oranges of the Sossusvlei sand dunes in Namibia on a sunrise excursion, a photographer’s paradise!
Itinerary: Arrival London (England), 2 nights; Marrakesh, (Morocco), 2 nights; Swakopmund and Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namibia), 3 nights; Cape Town (South Africa), 4 nights; Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), 2 nights; Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania), 4 nights; Luxor (Egypt), 2 nights; London, 1 night; departure.
Per-person prices starting at:
$95,999 DBL | $95,999 SGL
SPECIAL OFFER! Go online to see the details.
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Iconic Africa: Journey Across Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Kenya
Witness stunning landscapes, exotic flora and majestic wildlife in Southern and Eastern Africa as you fly your way to remote and remarkable destinations in four countries.
Length: 20 Days/19 Nights Meals: 53
Refer to 24830TYG online or when calling.
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Best of all, you’ll ...
• Embark on safari game drives to experience wildlife in their natural habitats, including elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions, giraffes and countless more.
• Marvel at the iconic natural wonders across the region, including the Okavango Delta, Mount Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls, the world’s largest sheet of falling water.
• Explore the vastness of Southern and Eastern Africa efficiently, through a series of air connections that pinpoint the most remarkable locations amid a million square miles of territory.
Itinerary: Arrival Johannesburg, South Africa, 1 night; travel to Khwai Game Reserve, Botswana, 3 nights; travel to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 2 nights; travel to Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia, 4 nights; travel to Nairobi, Kenya, 1 night; travel to Amboseli National Park, Kenya, 3 nights; travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, 3 nights; departure.
The Best of Kenya & Tanzania: A Safari & Cultural Experience
Discover great national parks and rarely explored reserves as you search for big cats while learning about and photographing elephants, rhinos, zebras and more.
Length: 16 Days/15 Nights Meals: 37
Refer to 18783TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Replicate the annual migration as you journey from the Serengeti plains, through its riverine forest and rocky promontories, into the Maasai Mara.
• Search for East Africa's “Big Five”: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.
• Discover the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Itinerary: Arrival Nairobi (Kenya), 1 night; Amboseli National Park, 2 nights; Arusha, 1 night; Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania), 2 nights; Serengeti National Park, 2 nights; Lake Victoria, 1 night; Maasai Mara National Park, 2 nights; Nairobi, 1 night; departure.
Per-person prices starting at:
$8,299 DBL | $8,919 SGL
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Tanzania and the Great East African Migration
Witness one of the world’s most awe-inspiring events as you follow the hoofprints of zebra, wildebeest and other ungulates on their migration from the Serengeti to Maasai Mara Reserve.
Length: 13 Days/12 Nights Meals: 30
Refer to 3716TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Follow the animals of the Great Migration.
• Learn about the contribution of Louis and Mary Leakey during a field trip to Olduvai Gorge.
• Learn how the migration impacts the lives of the Indigenous People at a Maasai village and a rural community.
Itinerary: Arrival Arusha, 1 night; Tarangire National Park, 2 nights; Lake Manyara, 1 night; Central Serengeti, 2 nights; Southern, Western or Northern Serengeti, 2 nights; Ngorongoro Conservancy, 1 night; Karatu, 1 night; Arusha for overnight departure.
We’ve been offering educational travel adventures for decades, so we are experts at making your experience comfortable, enriching and worry free — every step of the way.
FINDING THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE.
Finding the right experience starts with knowing the details. Every learning adventure you see in this publication is also available on our website, where you can find a wealth of information.
The amount of activity you can expect each day, lodgings and special dietary considerations are all online for you as you do your research.
Visit www.roadscholar.org and search by the program number to get all the details.
ENROLLING.
You can enroll in almost all of our programs on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you have any questions or feel more comfortable having someone enroll you, you can give us a call Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET.
When you first sign up, you only have to put down a low deposit to secure your space. Be sure to read the transfer and cancel conditions before you enroll to understand your options.
See all the ways you can enroll with peace of mind at www.roadscholar.org/benefits
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT.
We like to think of your Road Scholar educational adventure as an investment in yourself. So you can have the greatest peace of mind, we o er the optional Road Scholar Trip Protection Plan with “Cancel for Any Reason” Coverage. The plan has many benefits, such as a cash reimbursement of any Road Scholar transfer or cancellation fees you may incur for a reason covered by insurance, such as illness or injury. Your airfare is also covered whether you purchase it through Road Scholar or independently if you need to cancel your enrollment for a covered reason — an exceptional benefit and value o ered exclusively to Road Scholar participants.
The “Cancel for Any Reason” benefit provides a credit good for future travel with Road Scholar for the full amount of the Road Scholar cancellation fee if you cancel for any reason not covered by insurance.
See all the benefits at www.roadscholar.org/trip-protection
PREPARING.
Preparing for your program is almost as much fun as being there. You can dive into your reading list and research ways to get the most out of your experience. In the months and weeks leading up to your learning adventure, we’ll send you email communications with information and tips to make sure you are prepared with everything you’ll need. A er you enroll, you’ll also find all the details of your particular program in the “Upcoming Trips” section of your Road Scholar online account.
Visit www.roadscholar.org/my-account and click on “Upcoming Trips” to find your details.
HAVING THE LEARNING
ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME.
Once you arrive and your Road Scholar learning adventure begins, you can relax knowing that you’re in good hands. Your Group Leader is an expert and is there to make sure your experience is as enriching and memorable as possible. Since we don’t want you to worry about the details, we include everything in the price of our programs — lodging, most meals, lectures, field trips, gratuities and taxes. We also include the Road Scholar Assurance Plan. Designed especially for Road Scholar participants, the Road Scholar Assurance Plan provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program and insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
See all the benefits of the Road Scholar Assurance Plan at www.roadscholar.org/assurance
LOOKING FOR THE FINE PRINT?
Please refer to the Deposit, Transfer & Cancellation Policy on program webpages for specific deposit amounts, transfer and cancellation fee schedules.
Visit www.roadscholar.org/terms-andconditions to see the details of our policies.
SELLER OF TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Road Scholar’s Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602244658. CST #2068427-40. Florida Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST35594.
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Wonders of the Middle East: An Exploration of Egypt & Jordan
Experience the ancient and modern wonders of Jordan and Egypt on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that leads to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Petra and the Wadi Rum desert.
Length: 15 Days/14 Nights Meals: 37
Refer to 24423TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Petra, as you explore this stunning city cut from rose-red rock in Jordan.
• Delight in a night of “glamping” under the stars in Jordan’s Wadi Rum desert.
• Spend three nights on the Nile River in a luxury riverboat with an Egyptologist who will show you ancient temples, the Valley of the Kings and more important historical sites.
I exercise for fun, not to win contests. I like to explore at an easy pace, stopping to snap photos and smell the roses. Varied terrain doesn’t scare me, but let’s not do anything too extreme.
Discover the vibrant culture of Morocco as you get hands on with cooking classes, meet local artists, explore stunning landscapes and learn the complex story of this ancient land.
Length: 18 Days/17 Nights Meals: 42 Refer to 7158TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails. Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines. Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please.
• Watch the sun set over the desert, then enjoy traditional Moroccan music under the stars.
• Gain insight into daily life when you meet local artists, activists, herders and villagers as well as visit an exceptional public primary school.
I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain. This is as challenging as it gets? Great. Let’s do this. At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout.
• Take an exclusive Road Scholar field trip around Rabat with a Moroccan academic.
As outdoor enthusiasts know, some days can bring new variables — the weather, the terrain, my energy level — so I enjoy the flexibility of choosing from multiple options of length, challenges and pace.
X Nile River
Beyond the Pharaohs: Egypt Past and Present
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Egypt, exploring iconic pyramids, fascinating museums, vibrant bazaars and cultural treasures on this expert-led Nile study cruise.
Length: 14 Days/13 Nights Meals: 34
Refer to 12778TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Learn from Egyptologists who lead expeditions to Saqqara, Dahshur, the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.
• Venture to the Valley of Kings, King Tut's tomb and Colossi of Memnon.
• Delve deeper into ancient Egypt during a study cruise on the Nile.
Itinerary: Arrival Cairo; Giza, 3 nights; Alexandria, 2 nights; Cairo, 2 nights; Luxor, embark vessel, 4 nights (ports of call include Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Edfu for the temple of Falcon God Horus, Kom Ombo for the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and Aswan for Philae and Abu Simbel temples); disembark; Cairo, 1 night; departure.
Join an Egyptologist for an insider’s understanding of this mysterious nation, learning about iconic sites, ancient communities and hidden treasures.
Length: 15 Days/14 Nights Meals: 38 Refer to 18774TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• See timeless desert landscapes during a voyage on Lake Nasser.
• Experience the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
• Enjoy three nights sailing on the Nile with an expert Egyptologist.
Itinerary: Arrival Cairo, 2 nights; embark Lake Nassar vessel, 3 nights; disembark Aswan, embark Nile River vessel, 3 nights; disembark Luxor, 2 nights; Cairo, 3 nights; departure.
Per-person prices starting at:
$5,499 DBL | $6,899 SGL
SPECIAL OFFER! Go online to see the details.
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Up the Nile & Into History: Sailing Through the Stories of Egypt
On the ultimate adventure in Egypt, sail along the Nile aboard a modern dahabeya, explore the Valley of the Kings and learn about Egyptian history at the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Length: 13 Days/12 Nights Meals: 31 Refer to 25131TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Enjoy a field trip to the Hanging Church of Cairo, one of Egypt’s oldest churches, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, one of Egypt’s oldest mosques.
• Explore the Nubia Museum in Aswan, filled with artifacts displaying the culture of Nubia and a garden with a cave where prehistoric rock inscriptions were carved.
• Marvel at the temple at Abu Simbel, where four immense statues of Ramses II sit at the entrance.
Itinerary: Arrival Cairo, 4 nights; flight to Luxor, embark Queen of Egypt, 6 nights (ports of call include Qena, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan); disembark, flight to Abu Simbel, flight to Cairo, 1 night; departure.
Journey through iconic countryside by train, and spot an abundance of wildlife while on safari. Plus, enjoy expert lectures on the region’s cultural traditions and natural wonders.
Length: 16 Days/15 Nights Meals: 37 Refer to 21423TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls on Rovos Rail, a luxurious private train recalling the romance of Victorian era railroad travel.
• Encounter African wildlife during boat excursions on the Chobe River and safari game drives in national parks.
• Explore Cape Town's colorful and historic sites including District Six, where a local resident speaks about the forced removals experienced during the apartheid era.
Itinerary: Arrival Cape Town (South Africa), 4 nights; Johannesburg; Rovos Rail, 4 nights; Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), 2 nights; Chobe National Park (Botswana); Chobe Riverfront (Namibia), 3 nights; Kasane/Johannesburg, departure.
Per-person prices starting at:
$9,199 DBL | $10,899 SGL Southern Africa Safari and Train Adventure:
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African Safari: A Close-up on Wildlife
Take the adventure of a lifetime as you explore parks and reserves on a southern Africa safari, spotting some of the world’s most iconic animals and learning about conservation efforts.
Length: 15 Days/14 Nights Meals: 36 Refer to 13938TYG online or when calling.
Go online to see available dates.
Best of all, you’ll ...
• Keep an eye out for wildlife along the biodiverse Chobe River.
• Search for the majestic Presidential Elephant herd in Hwange.
• See Victoria Falls, explore nearby crafts markets and interact with local artisans.
Itinerary: Arrival Johannesburg (South Africa), 2 nights; Livingstone (Zambia), 2 nights; Chobe National Park (Botswana); Chobe Riverfront (Namibia), 3 nights; Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), 2 nights; Hwange National Park, 3 nights; Johannesburg, departure.
