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about UGA Tours
please contact:

Tami Gardner
706-542-2251
1-800-606-8786
tgardner@uga.edu

UGA Alumni Association
Wray-Nicholson House
298 S. Hull Street
Athens, GA 30602

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Summer 2007

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.

 

Excursion Exertion Code: Each journey is categorized by a "Four Paw Scale" that denotes how physically strenuous you can anticipate the tour being.

- Remain in one location for the entire trip - no changing of sleeping accommodations. Approximately two to three hours a day of easy walking.

- Travelers change hotels frequently. There will be four or more hours of relatively easy walking a day.

- Considerable walking uphill, on uneven or on cobblestone streets. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy this trip to the fullest.

- Anticipate hiking and other strenuous activity on a daily basis. You should be in very good physical condition to enjoy this trip to the fullest.

European Odyssey (London - Athens) - Senior Trip for the Class of 2007
It's Time to Conquer the World! UGA Graduation Tour - May 17 - June 4, 2007. Travel with other UGA students and recent graduates through London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Munich, Salzburg, Alpine Retreat, Venice, Florence, Rome and end up in Greece. For more information click here. If you have questions, contact Tami Gardner, Alumni Tours Consultant with the UGA Alumni Association.

 

May 17 - June 4, $2675, subject to availability, Orion
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National Parks of the West
The national parks of the Western United States hold some of the most majestic sites in the world. Even their names are legendary: Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton. You'll also visit Salt Lake City, Park City, Las Vegas, Sedona, and Santa Fe on this fabulous rail journey through the West. Enjoy the incomparable romance of rail travel. Savor beautiful vistas and fine dining aboard classic, restored, private railcars. Let the gentle motion of the train rock you to sleep, then wake to a world of new adventures.

May 31 - June 8, Approximately $4670 - 6750 per person plus air, based on double occupancy, subject to change, Grandluxe Rail Journeys
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Treasures of Japan
Explore the fascinating culture of Japan, an island nation where the eternal quest for tranquility is juxtaposed with a modern lifestyle. From the bustling capital of Tokyo, see Tokyo Tower and Imperial Palace Plaza before cruising the Sumida River to the citys oldest temple, Sensoji. In Nikko, admire the vast Toshogu shrine complex and surrounding mountain panoramas. Continue to coastal Kamakura, famous for its giant Amida Buddha statue. After ascending majestic Mt. Fuji, visit the hot spring resort of Hakone, and cruise Lake Ashi to hidden forest shrines. Then, board a bullet train to Kyoto, where 1001 statues of the goddess Kannon await in Sanjusangendo Temple. Finally, tour the shogunate stronghold of Nara, and marvel at the bronze Daibutsu, or Great Buddha, in Todaiji Temple.

June 3-13, Approximately $4795 per person, airfare included, based on double occupancy, subject to change, AHI
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The Great Journey Through Europe
Explore the cultural and scenic treasures of the heart of Europe on this unique cruise and rail itinerary tracing the Rhine River from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps. Board the deluxe m.s. Amadeus Princess in Amsterdam and voyage upstream for five nights through Holland, Germany and France, passing Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, terraced vineyards, rustic villages of half-timbered houses and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Disembark in Basel, Switzerland, and travel overland by rail and road to the pristine alpine resort of Zermatt, nestled beneath the craggy peak of the Matterhorn, and the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. During your stay in Switzerland, you will experience the soaring majesty of the Alps on three of Europe's most spectacular rail journeys - the Gornergrat Bahn, the Glacier Express and the Mt. Pilatus Railway - and enjoy two nights' first-class accommodations in Zermatt and two nights at the deluxe Palace Hotel in Lucerne.

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Belize, The Maya Heartland
Treat yourself by joining us in the small country of Belize on our 9-day journey to the rainforests, reefs and ruins of Belize. We'll trek deep into the jungles of Guatemala and Belize to the spectacular ruins of Tikal, Caracol and Yaxha; hear howler monkeys roaring in the high jungle canopy; and snorkel along the extensive Great Barrier Reef of Belize. We'll be accompanied by naturalist guides whose knowledge and insight will enrich our voyage. The comprehensive itinerary combines these elements in splendid fashion, allowing you to see the most compelling locales and stay in the most exclusive and luxurious lodges - Francis Ford Coppola's La Lancha, Blancaneaux and Turtle Inn.

July 14-22, Approximately $3648 per person, plus airfare, based on double occupancy, subject to change, International Expeditions
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Salmon River Whitewater Adventure
Our Salmon River rafting adventure features spectacular scenery, exciting Class III whitewater, gourmet meals and the exceptional trip leaders. We will enjoy 2 nights at a guest lodge and four nights of luxury river camping during our five-day river trip. Optional camp activities include trout and bass fishing, hiking and bocce ball. Our journey is appropriate for beginners and experienced outdoors people and for children ages 7 and up. Join us for a wonderful week of exciting adventure and relaxing vacation.

July 28 - August 3, $1579 per person, plus air based on double occupancy, subject to change, AHI
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Scandinavian Splendors (Stockholm to London)
Revel in the beauty of Scandinavia as you tour Stockholm's sprawling Royal Palace which took more than 50 years to complete. Stroll the attractive boulevards of Helsinki and the charming canals of Amsterdam. Of course any trip to the Baltics would not be complete without the experience found in St. Petersburg. Russia's one-time Imperial capital is home to masterpieces by DaVinci and Matisse. You will simply be in awe at the Hermitage, the world's most amazing collection of art. Visit other ports of call including Gdansk, Copenhagen, Berlin and the charming town of Bruges. This unique itinerary allows for a full passage of the Kiel Canal.

July 28- August 10, $3799 - $6499 per person plus airfare, Gohagan
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The Rivers of Burgundy and Provence
Sail aboard the 154 passenger Viking m/s Burgundy from Chalon-sur-Saone to Avignon and see some of the most beautiful vineyards in the French countryside. Journey along the Saone and Rhone rivers where you will visit several UNESCO World heritage sites. Discover early roman influences on the regions architecture in both Vienne and Arles. Learn about time-honored traditions in wine-making and indulge your taste buds by sampling the famed cuisine of Lyon. Of course no trip to the south of France would be complete without a visit to the historic Papal Palace in Avignon, "City of the Popes".

Category - Description - Price
E - Standard, Lower Deck - $2795
C - Standard, Main Deck - $3295
B - Deluxe, Middle Deck - $3495
A - Deluxe, Upper Deck - $3595

July 29 - August 5, Prices are per person, double occupancy. Includes port charges. The $250 discount has been included in the prices listed above., Alumni Travel Group
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