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Go beyond the ordinary travel experience as you explore some of the world’s most fascinating places with world-class experts.

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Experience an immersive, hands-on learning adventure, guided by some of the best experts in the world.

Journey to the Land of Ice and Fire

Set sail for Iceland with author and conservationist Jennifer Verdolin to see how the harsh but beautiful landscape of this region shaped Viking heritage.

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Go beyond the ordinary travel experience as you explore some of the world’s most fascinating places with world-class experts.

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Download our digital travel catalog to explore current and upcoming trips to the world’s most fascinating destinations—expert-led journeys designed to go beyond the ordinary.

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Download our digital travel catalog to explore current and upcoming trips to the world’s most fascinating destinations—expert-led journeys designed to go beyond the ordinary.

The Trip of a Lifetime Awaits You

Experience an immersive, hands-on learning adventure, guided by some of the best experts in the world.

Journey to the Land of Ice and Fire

Set sail for Iceland with author and conservationist Jennifer Verdolin to see how the harsh but beautiful landscape of this region shaped Viking heritage.

Explore Upcoming Expert-Led Trips

Our free digital destination guide features immersive, hands-on learning adventures guided by some of the best experts in the world.

Discover Your Next Great Learning Adventure

Go beyond the ordinary travel experience as you explore some of the world’s most fascinating places with world-class experts.

Discover Your Next Great Learning Adventure

Go beyond the ordinary travel experience as you explore some of the world’s most fascinating places with world-class experts.

Reveal the Wonders of Ancient Turkey

Join an expert art historian on this Italian adventure to uncover the timeless works and deep impact of two creative giants of the Renaissance.

Journey to the Land of Ice and Fire

Set sail for Iceland with author and conservationist Jennifer Verdolin to see how the harsh but beautiful landscape of this region shaped Viking heritage.

Art and History in the Mediterranean

Join an expert art historian on this Italian adventure to uncover the timeless works and deep impact of two creative giants of the Renaissance.

Unearth the Past in Turkey

Explore Turkey and discover the many wonders of a land that has served as a crossroads of civilization for centuries.

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Go beyond the ordinary travel experience as you explore some of the world’s most fascinating places with world-class experts.

Discover Your Next Great Learning Adventure

Travel with insight. Explore with passion. The Great Courses Journeys combines expert-led learning with immersive travel experiences designed to bring history, culture, and destinations to life.

Discover Your Next Great Learning Adventure

Travel with insight. Explore with passion. The Great Courses Journeys combines expert-led learning with immersive travel experiences designed to bring history, culture, and destinations to life.

Discover the Roots of the Renaissance

Journey to the Mediterranean to explore Renaissance Italy through the lives of two of its greatest artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.

Discover the Roots of the Renaissance

Journey to the Mediterranean to explore Renaissance Italy through the lives of two of its greatest artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.

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From the ruins of ancient civilizations to the world's most celebrated cultural landmarks, every Great Courses Journey is designed to transform travel into a richer learning experience. Led by trusted experts and built around immersive exploration, our journeys go beyond sightseeing to create deeper connections with the places, people, and stories that shape our world.

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Delve into the Musical Heart of Italy

Join a Great Courses expert on a pilgrimage through northern Italy and explore the life and work of Giuseppi Verdi.

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Experience an immersive, hands-on learning adventure, guided by some of the best experts in the world.

Make Your Next Trip Extraordinary

Experience an immersive, hands-on learning adventure, guided by some of the best experts in the world.