UGA Alumni Association | Alumni Tours Summer 2006

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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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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.

Cruising the Baltic Sea & Norwegian Fjords

Experience the fantastic beauty of Norway's fjords and the rich history and culture of the Baltic States on this trip that includes a specially arranged meeting with Nobel Laureate and Solidarity leader, Lech Walesa, in Gdánsk, Poland. While cruising aboard the deluxe, exclusively chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT discover the splendid cultural treasures of Scandinavia's most historic ports and capitals and experience the cultural and economic rebirth of the Baltic states, which are flourishing nearly 20 years after establishing freedom from Soviet domination. While cruising from Bergen to St. Petersburg, witness the stunning beauty of Norway's spectacular Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord, and explore some of Europe's most historic and impressive cities including Copenhagen, Denmark; Klaipeda, Lithuania; Riga, Latvia; Stockholm, Sweden; and Tallinn, Estonia. In each, participate in a series of exclusively arranged shore excursions, including a special early opening visit to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Complement your cruise experience with a Bergen Pre-Program Option in this medieval Hanseatic port, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a Moscow Post-Program Option in the enchanting Russian capital. Click here for a brochure (PDF).

June 4 - 16, From approximately $5695 per person, plus airfare, Gohagan

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Swiss Alps

From the ambiance of small villages steeped in tradition to the cosmopolitan flair of fashionable resorts, Switzerland has it all! Explore the beauty, history and culture of the majestic Bernese Oberland on this spectacular program that showcases the charming village of Kandersteg; the quaint town of Interlaken, where a cruise on Lake Thunersee takes you to historic Thun; and the capital city of Berne. Admire the splendor of the Alpine scenery during your journey to Zermatt for a glimpse of the famous Matterhorn peak. Enjoy a thrilling ride on the Glacier Express, one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Europe, and visit the lovely town of Lucerne. Don't miss this opportunity to discover first-hand the myriad of treasures this magical land has to offer. Click here for a itinerary (Word Document).

June 11 - 16, From approximately $2,095 per person, plus airfare, AHI

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Alaska Cruise

At six million square miles, Alaska's very size is humbling. An endless procession of tidewater glaciers advance and retreat as far as the eye can see. Forest upon forest of white spruce and aspen stretch to the horizon, with no fences, no billboards and little civilization to punctuate the scene. Here cruise ship guests can hear whales blow, watch eagles soar, walk on glaciers and go dog sledding --- all in one day. Your luxury voyage with Silversea will depart from and return to Vancouver, with cruise highlights including the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, the Sawyer Glacier, Wrangell and Victoria, British Columbia. Onboard the ships of Silversea, all gratuities are included and select wines and spirits are complimentary. Click here for a brochure (PDF).

June 12 - 21, From approximately $4950 per person, plus airfare, The Travel Corner

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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 SWISS DIAMOND 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 road and rail 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' accommodations in Zermatt in the first-class, chalet-style Hotel Schweizerhof and two nights' accommodations in Lucerne in the deluxe Hotel Schweizerhof. A special Amsterdam Pre-Program Option is also offered. Click here for a brochure (PDF).

July 3 - 13, From approximately $2895 per person, plus airfare, Gohagan

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Ukraine on the Dnieper River

Grounded in tradition but driven by a vibrant modern spirit, Ukraine is rapidly forging a new identity within today's Europe. Explore the stunning architecture and romantic squares of Bucharest, Romania. Then, in Tulcea, enjoy the beautiful Danube Delta before cruising the fabled Dnieper River through the heart of Ukraine. Sail to elegant Odessa, Ukraine, the Pearl of the Black Sea. Travel to Kherson at the Dnieper's delta. In the charming Crimea, visit Sevastopol and Bakhchisarai, a city that inspired author Aleksandr Pushkin. Experience Yalta and Livadia Palace, former summer residence of the Romanovs and site of the famous WWII conference. After stopping in Zaporizhia, the cultural home of the Cossacks, admire the historic Caves Monastery. Finally, stop in Kiev, where glittering domes await. Click here for a itinerary (Word Document).

July 14-27, From approximately $1795 per person, plus airfare, AHI

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Amazon Family Voyage

The Amazon Family Voyage is a perfect place for young people to learn about the natural world. As you cruise down the Amazon in a classically styled riverboat, be ready to see a vast amount of wildlife. Look for more than 100 kinds of birds, and see gray and pink Amazon River dolphins swimming in the river. We might even see the family of endangered giant river otters that lives deep in the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve. Adult otters can be up to eight feet long! And as always, monkeys are sure to put on a good show as they swing through the trees (a great time to practice your monkey calls!).

Our 10-day Family Voyage follows the same itinerary as our regularly scheduled departures but includes educational and fun activities for our Young Explorers.

You'll travel with our Family Director, our Expedition Leader and expert naturalist guides, who will make the experience come alive.

Learning and laughter go hand-in-hand on all of our Family Expeditions, be it meeting local villagers who live along the Amazon River and joining them for a game of soccer. Our Family Directors bring with them a love of science and wildlife that is contagious. Click here for a brochure (PDF).

Activities & Highlights for our Young Explorers
• Take daily excursions into the rainforest to look for wildlife. Search for all the rainforest's creatures from monkeys to birds to insects.
• Learn to fish for piranhas … you can feast on your catch!
• Go canoeing among pink river dolphins.
• Visit a shaman and participate in a special ceremony for kids.
• Learn to play Peruvian musical instruments aboard our ship.
• Play with kids from river villages (Ribereños) and visit their school.
• Look for frogs on the jungle trails.
• Take a nighttime excursion and use your flashlight to look for the rainforest’s night creatures.
• Listen to Amazon legends and stories told by our guides.

August 1 - 10, From approximately $3098 (adults) / $2948 (children), plus airfare, International Expeditions

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Tuscany with Cortona

From the innovations of the Etruscans to the enlightenment of the Renaissance, Tuscany is a region steeped in history and human achievement. Let the charming village of Cortona be your base as you travel through the surrounding Tuscan hill country, admiring the beauty of the land. In Siena, navigate narrow cobblestone streets lined with Gothic buildings, visit the city's magnificent Duomo, and stroll the Piazza del Campo, one of the loveliest squares in Italy. Then, journey to tiny Montepulciano, set in the heart of Chianti Country. In Umbria, explore two walled cities - medieval Assisi, home to the exquisite Basilica of St. Francis, and Perugia, an ancient Etruscan city-state. Finally, experience the brilliant artistic and architectural heritage of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Click here for a itinerary (Word Document).

August 13 - 21, From approximately $2195 per person, plus airfare, AHI

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Celtic Lands

Join us on a remarkable 12-day voyage of discovery aboard the deluxe, exclusively chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT from Scotland's historic capital of Edinburgh to the ancient Norman city of Rouen. Cruise around the misty, legend-haunted Highlands and Isles of Scotland and along the verdant shorelines of northern France and southern England. Immerse yourself in the stark beauty and solitude of Scotland's Hebrides and Orkney Islands; observe the enduring Celtic traditions of North Wales; and visit some of Britain's most historic castles and beautiful gardens. In Ireland, view the architectural and cultural treasures of Dublin and tour the landmarks of Cork. Experience the history and charm of the English port of Dartmouth. In France, admire the soaring grace of the medieval Abbey of Mont-St-Michel and walk along the hallowed Normandy Beaches, where Allied forces launched the liberation of Western Europe on D-Day in June, 1944. You may enhance your travel experience with an exclusive Edinburgh Pre-Program Option in "the Athens of the North," and a special Paris Post-Program Option in "the City of Light."

August 15 - 26, From approximately $4995 per person, plus airfare, Gohagan

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Chianti in a Tuscan Villa - CANCELED

Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, blanketed with verdant vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. From the idyllic village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa in the heart of Chianti Country, travel to Castello di Monsanto, and sip the region's distinctive and renowned Chianti wine. Travel through the beautiful Tuscan hill country, stopping in the market town of Greve; the medieval village of Radda; charming Castellina; and the fortified town of San Gimignano. Witness the history in ancient Lucca, and experience the brilliant artistic and architectural heritage of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, including the famous Duomo and the Old Palace. In Siena, navigate narrow cobblestone streets lined with Gothic buildings, and visit the city's magnificent Duomo, Mangia Tower and Gaia Fountain, lined with stunning bas-relief artwork. Click here for a itinerary (Word Document).

August 24 - September 1, From approximately $1995 per person, plus airfare, AHI

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