Experience the timeless splendor of Japan and South Korea on this unique itinerary, featuring a cruise across the full length of the historic Inland Sea of Japan, plus three nights in Kyoto. Enjoy port calls at captivating points of interest, including seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From enchanting Kyoto to storied Hiroshima, to Miyajima and the Buddhist wonders of Gyeongju, South Korea, relish in the awe-inspiring beauty of these historic ports of Japan and South Korea. Extend your voyage with Tokyo Pre-Program and/or Osaka/Nara Post-Program Options.
Optional Pre-Tour: Tokyo
Day 1: Depart
Day 2: Osaka, Japan / Kyoto
Day 3: Kyoto
Day 4: Kyoto
Day 5: Kyoto / Himeji / Embark Le Soleal
Day 6: Hiroshima / Miyajima
Day 7: Hagi
Day 8: Sakaiminato for Matsue
Day 9: Ulsan, South Korea, for Gyeongju
Day 10: Moji, Japan
Day 11: Un for Kurashiki / Okayama (Koraku-en Garden)
Day 12: Osaka / Disembark Ship / Return
Optional Post-Tour: Osaka and Nara
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Faculty
Dirk Vandewalle is an associate professor of government at Dartmouth College and an adjunct professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. An expert on Middle Eastern politics and political economy, Vandewalle has conducted Fulbright research fellowships in Dubai, Morocco, and Yemen. He is an internationally recognized expert on Libya and the former Gaddafi regime and served as political advisor to the United Nations Special Mission in Libya in 2011. He holds a Ph.D. and M. Phil, M.A., and M.I.A. degrees from Columbia University and received his B.A. from Southwest State University.
