Educational Travel | Small Group Experiences | Times Journeys

When you go to the theater, you probably don’t think about the hours, conversations and details that went into that production. On this journey, guided by a New York Times theater expert, meet with the creators of New York theater, visit some Broadway hangouts and learn about the inner workings that come together only when the curtain rises.

Follow the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan through the streets of Krakow and Warsaw to discover the very essence of Jewish cuisine. On this eight-day culinary and cultural journey, discover how the Ashkenazi Jewish communities came to Poland and left an indelible influence on the region’s food and culture. Reflect on the impact of World War II while learning how Poland’s Jewish community is experiencing a cultural revival.

Private departures and flexible dates are available on request. 

Andalusia, the second most-populated and the second-largest area of all the autonomous communities in Spain, is also a melting pot of cultures, races and religions. On this journey with a Times-selected expert who knows the region well, learn more about a place rich with Jewish, Muslim and Christian influences, where sites of all three major religions coexist.

Private departures and flexible dates are available on request. 

The Atacama Desert in Chile is among the best stargazing spots in the world, and now you can find out why. With a New York Times science writer, visit the world’s most powerful ground-based observatory and meet with local astronomers. Explore Santiago, view the colorful clifftop homes in the Valparaíso and attend a private reception at a Chilean winery.