Educational Travel for Adults

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Birding or Beethoven? Film festivals or photography?
Whatever you’re interested in, we have the learning adventure for you.

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Road Scholar Retreats

Winter in Southern Europe

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Portugal

Great Global Get-Together in Lisbon

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Explore Portuguese art, architecture and agriculture with visits to a palace, a private art collection, a winery, a farmstead and more in Lisbon and nearby towns and villages.

Activity Level

Program No. 22984

Circumnavigate Cuba: Discover the Pearl of the Antilles

Small Ship

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Experience the very best of Cuba as you circumnavigate the island on a learning adventure that begins and ends in Miami.

Winter in Greece: Explore the Peloponnese Peninsula by Yacht

Small Ship

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Study with local experts to uncover the fascinating history of ancient Greece, as you learn about Greek mythology and cultural landmarks during the quieter winter months.

Great Outdoor Get-Together: Explore the Smokies

Multi-Sport

Explore the natural wonders of Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains during this epic weeklong event in North Carolina that combines rafting, hiking and history.

Bienvenidos a Colombia: A Renaissance in South America

Small Group

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Colombia as you learn about paintings in Bogotá, cuisine in Manizales, coffee in Armenia and the great writings of Márquez in Cartagena.

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Get ahead of the game and save when you enroll early.

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Newark

The Army-Navy Game Experience: Football and History

Festivals, Misc.

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A seat at the storied Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia is the centerpiece of a learning adventure extending to the grounds of the West Point and Annapolis military academies.

In the Footsteps of the Great Masters: Impressionism Along the Seine

River Boats

Dive deep into European Impressionism, gaining a comprehensive knowledge of Monet and van Gogh as you discover their inspirations and homes alongside scholarly experts.

Rose Parade®: A Heritage to Celebrate

Holidays

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Celebrate New Year’s Day at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, learning about the parade’s history, watching award-winning bands and helping decorate a signature Rose Parade float.

Voyages to Antiquity: A Journey to the Past in Egypt and Greece

Ocean Voyages

Travel back in time as you discover Greece and Egypt’s colorful cultures and architectural wonders on a voyage along the Aegean Sea with top-notch historians.

Inside the CIA With Intelligence Experts, Operatives & Historians

Political Science

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Join intelligence experts, historians and actual CIA operatives for a week of espionage. Learn about the inner workings of the CIA and discuss the world’s greatest threats.

Singles at No Extra Cost

Solo travelers love Road Scholar for the warm camaraderie. And here’s another reason — it doesn’t cost extra to have a room to yourself on these learning adventures!

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Wyoming

Winter Adventures in Jackson Hole: Dog Sleds, Snowshoes and Sleighs

Winter Sports

Singles at no Extra Cost

Discover the beauty of Jackson Hole in winter by ski, snowshoe, dogsled, and horse-drawn sleigh as you learn the story of this unique region. Plus, soak in a natural hot spring!

Discover the World by Private Plane

Join Road Scholar for the learning adventure of a lifetime — a journey by luxury private jet to the world’s most iconic landmarks.

The Loire: Châteaux, Vineyards and Royal History

River Boats

Explore grand châteaux, renowned vineyards, medieval cathedrals and Renaissance architecture as you learn about the cultural and historic riches of the Loire Valley.

Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure

Multi-Sport

Singles at no Extra Cost

Come discover the meaning of “Pura Vida” and see why there’s no better place to raft, hike, kayak and learn authentic Latin dance than the protected waters and lands of Costa Rica.

Authentic Cuba: A Cultural Journey by Luxury Yacht

Small Ship

Free Airfare From Select Cities

Meet your group in Cuba to board a mega-yacht. Meet local musicians and artists, learn about modern Cuban culture, and explore the historic districts of Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos.

Road Scholar Blog

Road Scholar Conferences — Meet the Best and the Brightest

Here’s your chance to rub elbows with a veritable “who’s who” of experts in the worlds of espionage, history, diplomacy and more.