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Tami Gardner
706-542-2251
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UGA Alumni Association
Wray-Nicholson House
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Athens, GA 30602

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As you read about our tours, check the "send info" boxes for any tour that you'd like to learn more about. Complete the form at the bottom of this page and submit it, and we'll mail your information three to six months before the tour date. You may also contact Tami Gardner at 1-800-606-8786 or 706-542-2251 or tgardner@uga.edu. Included below are the tour companies selected to operate each trip and approximate prices. Unless specified, prices are per person, double occupancy from Atlanta.

Village Life in England's Cotswalds
Experience the charm and beauty of the English countryside on this unique program in the Cotswolds. While staying in Cheltenham, explore the region’s numerous attractions and historic landmarks, including the prestigious University of Oxford, historic Sudeley Castle, and such charming villages as Broadway, Chipping Camden and Stow-on-the-Wold. Also, enjoy a special private “behind-the-scenes” visit to Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace at Blenheim Palace hosted by Sir Winston’s cousin, Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill. Throughout your stay, enjoy superb accommodations at the Queen’s Hotel, a splendid 150 year-old example of Regency style architecture situated amidst immaculately groomed gardens in the heart of Cheltenham. Also, to further enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the region, participate in a full program of lectures and seminars about regional art, history and culture led by author, artist and historian, Aylwin Sampson, and participate in a specially arranged “Village Forum” with town residents about local history and daily life in the Cotswolds.

September 17-25, From $2695 per person based on double occupancy plus airfare, Gohagan
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Village Life in Dordogne
Savor the good life in the Dordogne River Valley - one of France’s best-kept travel secrets. From your base in the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, explore the region’s numerous historic, cultural and natural attractions, including the caves of Lascaux II and Rouffignac where some of the most important prehistoric art ever discovered brings the past to life. Also, follow in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart at the castle of Beynac, discover the exceptional medieval architecture of Domme, and enjoy the dramatic cliff-side village of Rocamadour, a major pilgrimage destination throughout the Middle Ages. Throughout this unique Village Life program, your experience will be enhanced with exclusive lectures, special meals and a Village Forum discussion where you can interact with local residents to gain a unique perspective on life in provincial France. Accommodations will be in the 100-year-old family-owned Hôtel de la Madeleine where the charismatic proprietor and chef, Philippe Melot—a highly regarded chef and former mayor—will provide insight into the region’s history and architecture in addition to introducing you to the gastronomic wonders of Périgord’s traditional cuisine.

September 21-29, From $2395 per person plus airfare, Gohagan
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Italy - Sorrento and Orvieto
Discover two of Italy’s most remarkable regions with a combined exploration of coastal Campania and ancient Umbria. Begin with five nights in the cliff-top town of Sorrento. Marvel at the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast. Walk the excavated streets and 5th-century Roman ruins of Pompeii. Cruise to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Then, transfer to Orvieto for five more nights. En route, see the WWII history of hilltop Montecassino. Built atop a rocky plateau, explore Orvieto’s amazing Etruscan tombs. Journey to medieval Perugia and the walled city of Assisi, home to the exquisite St. Francis Basilica. Plus, visit the splendor of Tuscany’s Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Finally, delight in a culinary demonstration at Orvieto’s Food Market. Don’t miss the enchanting wonders of this dual-region experience!

September 21 - October 2, Approximately $2595 per person plus air based on double occupancy. V.A.T. is an additional $95 per person, subject to change, AHI
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Italian Riviera
Revel in the resplendence of the Italian Riviera. Embrace a colorful painter’s paradise amid the winding streets of the charming seaside village of Sestri Levante. Lose yourself in the stunning coastal scenery leading to Santa Margherita where the historic Parish Church of Santa Margherita d’Antiochia awaits. Cruise the placid waters to the enchanting harbor of cosmopolitan Portofino and its awe-inspiring Punta del Capo lighthouse. In Genoa, you’ll have the opportunity to discover Christopher Columbus’ House. Time has also been carved out for a review of marble sculpting art in Carrara, a visit to the Cinque Terre’s lovely Vernazza and Riomaggiore. Finally, fall in love with Villa Torrigiani, and Lucca with its sensational Duomo, the Church of San Frediano and the Church of San Michele.

October 21-29, Approximately $2395 per person plus air based on double occupancy. V.A.T. is an additional $95 per person, subject to change, AHI
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Fall Foliage Cruise Aboard the Queen Mary 2
Sail among the brilliance of autumn aboard the most advanced ocean-liner in the world. The QM2 provides outstanding service, superb cuisine and world-class entertainment. It boasts the only planetarium at sea, the wonderful Canyon Ranch Spa and a restaurant led by celebrity chef Todd English. This roundtrip 13 day cruise embarks from New York City. Ports of call include Sydney, Nova Scotia, Quebec City, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor, Maine, Boston and Newport, and Rhode Island to name a few. Let the beautiful colors of eastern Canada warm your heart and soul. There is so much to do on this magnificent ship. Cunard ConneXions is an Oxford University cultural campus with a full array of courses, lectures and workshops. Treat yourself to the Canyon Ranch Spa or simply enjoy the spectacular scenery from your luxurious stateroom. Please join us on this fantastic journey through the invigorating colors of an eastern Canadian autumn.

October 12-24, Prices start at $2595 plus airfare
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Life Along the Seine River
Experience the magnificent scenery and history of the French province of Normandy while cruising on the Seine aboard the intimate, five-star M.V. CEZANNE from the magnificent French capital of Paris to the historic port of Rouen. While voyaging through the picturesque French countryside, enjoy excursions to impressionist painter Claude Monet’s home in Giverny; the birthplace of Impressionism at the port of Honfleur; the historic Château Gaillard in Les Andelys, and the medieval cathedrals of Rouen. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Normandy Beaches where Allied Forces landed on D-Day in June, 1944, and in Paris, see landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame during a city tour and stroll through the charming streets of the artists’ district of Montmartre. During the program, enjoy a variety of cultural enhancements including an opportunity to sample regional specialties like cheese and Calvados.

October 13-21, From $2295 per person plus airfare, Gohagan
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Aegean Sea

October 13-21, Cost TBA, Gohagan
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Island Life in Ancient Greece
Join this nine-day journey and discover the legendary Aegean Sea and the rich history and deep-rooted cultures of the Greek Isles and Turkey’s Aegean coast. Explore the Aegean’s most fabled islands, including Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and stroll through the streets of Ephesus, the grandest ancient city standing in the world today. On this program, you will sail in the wake of Odysseus to Troy aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT, one of the finest ships to cruise the eastern Mediterranean; gain unique insight into life in the Greek Isles during an exclusive Village Forum with local residents and learn more about the fascinating history and mythology of ancient Greece and Turkey during a comprehensive series of expert-led excursions and tours. An outstanding program and an exceptional value, Island life in Ancient Greece provides an excellent introduction to a region steeped in history, culture and mythology. To make your Aegean experience complete, join a special two-night pre-program option in the ancient Greek capital of Athens and extend your journey with two nights along the banks of the Bosphorus Straits in legendary Istanbul.

October 13-21, From approximately $2995 per person plus airfare, Gohagan
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