By Traveling in the Present!
Who among us is not at least slightly enticed by the notion of traveling back in time to witness historic events in person and to experience eras long past? Ever since H.G. Wells popularized the idea of time travel in his 1895 novel The Time Machine, the human psyche has been captivated by such a possibility. However, until the technology community is actually able to offer us nifty gadgets that make time travel a reality (and we are certain Google, Apple, and their cohorts are trying), the closest way to experience the past is to travel in the present.
Our sojourns transport you to the locations where history was made. And as you travel in the company of our celebrated sojourn leaders–all respected experts, historians, and scholars–you gain a detailed understanding of people, places, and events that have shaped the human experience. For the time being (or at least until Google and Apple step up their game) this may be as close as we actually get to time travel.
Scholarly Sojourns is proud to offer a robust collection of fascinating historical tours which provides you the unique opportunity to explore the past, along with a great scholar and other intellectually-engaged travelers. Each itinerary is carefully planned for those who recognize that every journey presents an opportunity to engage the mind.
To Experience the Past...
In his novel, Wells reminds us, “We are always getting away from the present moment.” Before we get too far, why not seize this moment to journey into history with us? In addition to fantastic photos, lifetime memories, and interesting new friends, we promise you will also return with a deeper understanding of our world.
Here are some of our most popular historical sojourns for your consideration...
June 4 - 11, 2023
Explore the Cathars, their citadels, and the Albigensian Crusade in Medieval Languedoc.
July 16 - 23, 2023
A fascinating archaeological journey across the the Roman Empire's northernmost province of Britannia.
July 23 - 30, 2023
Discover the roots of the English-speaking world.
October 8 - 15, 2023
History and majesty merge on this panoramic journey across England and Wales.
October 15 - 23, 2023
Discover Ireland and its history as you peer through the windows of its most celebrated monuments.
October 23 - 30, 2033
A scenic historical journey across the realm of pirates, miners, and fishermen at Land's End.