West
June 14 – 23
View our national treasures in the
American West as you travel in
comfort aboard your GrandLuxe
train. Visit Yellowstone, the Grand
Tetons and the Grand Canyon,
plus Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Salt
Lake City and Santa Fe. Starting
from $5,470 (plus air).
ACA Alpine Mountains
and Lakes
June 23 – July 1
Explore the scenic shores and
floral islands of Lake Constance
and discover a hidden world of
enchantment. From your base in
Konstanz, explore the region
known as the Bodensee, visiting
small medieval towns in Germany,
Austria, Switzerland and
Liechtenstein. Enjoy wine tastings,
cooking demonstrations and a
visit to a dairy and working farm.
Starting from $2,095 (plus air).
The Great Journey
Through Europe
June 24 – July 4
Experience the cultural and scenic
treasures of the heart of Europe
on this cruise and rail itinerary
tracing the Rhine River from the
Swiss Alps to the North Sea. From
the pristine resort of Zermatt,
nestled beneath the Matterhorn,
the Glacier Express will guide you
through the majestic Alps. Later,
board the M.S. Amadeus Princess
for a five-night voyage through
France, Germany and Holland.
Starting from $2,995 (plus air).
From Budapest to
Bucharest: A Cruise
through Eastern
Europe
July 3 – 14
Cruise down the majestic Danube
and the Black Sea Canal. From
cosmopolitan Budapest to the
final stop in Bucharest, known as
the “Paris of the East,” take in
such sites as the Iron Gates, the
Patriarch’s Church of Veliko
Târnovo, and the Natural History
and Archaeological Museum in
Constanta. Starting from $2,589
(plus air).
Cruise the British Isles
July 12 – 24
Cruise the British Isles, known for
their ancient legends and modern
mystique, aboard the Crystal
Symphony. Though their histories
are linked, England, Scotland,
northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland still retain unique iden-
tities. You’ll journey from Dover,
to Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin,
Liverpool and the island of
Guernsey. Starting from $4,795
(plus air).
ACA Ukraine
July 14 – 27
Cruise the Dnieper River aboard
the MS Dnieper Princess through
the heart of Ukraine, located at
the crossroads of Europe and
Asia. Highlights include Kiev,
Crimea, Odessa and Bucharest.
Starting from $1,795 (plus air).
The Classical World in
the Time of St. Paul:
A Voyage to the Ancient
Shores of Greece, the Greek
Isles and Turkey
July 19 – 29
Join UNC Professor Bart D.
Ehrman on a voyage following
the footsteps of St. Paul through
Macedonia and the Aegean,
exploring the culture of the
ancient Mediterranean at the first
flowering of Christianity. Enjoy
the luxurious all-suite Corinthian II
as you sail from Greece to
Corinth, Rhodes, Patmos,
Kusadasi, Ephesus, Thessaloniki,
Philippi, Troy and Istanbul. See the
exhilarating mosaics, icons and
basilica domes from the ancient
world during this time of great
civilizational change. Starting
from $6,495
Kenya Migration
August 5 – 15
See the migration of thousands
of animals making their way
across the Mara River and
through the grasslands of Kenya’s
Masai Mara Reserve. You may opt
for your once-in-a-lifetime climb
up Mt. Kilimanjaro pre-safari, or
enjoy a post-safari trip to the
islands of Zanzibar. Starting from
$4,998 (plus air).
ACA Scotland
August 24 – September 2
Discover the best of Scotland,
from the historic Lowlands to the
scenic Highlands and the Isle of
Skye. Visit St. Andrews’ storied
golf course and four of Scotland’s
most fabled castles. Starting from
$2,295 (plus air).
The Oxford Experience
September 9 – 20
Immerse yourself in the centuries-
old tradition of learning and
community in the historic setting
of towers, spires and gargoyles.
Study a topic in small classes led
by Oxford faculty. Starting from
approx. $4,450 (plus air).
ACA Italian Lakes
September 9 – 17
Delight in the magical vistas of
the Italian Lake district and ven-
ture out from your home on the
shores of Lake Maggiore, the
deluxe Lido Palace Hotel. Learn
firsthand why Romantic poets,
famous philosophers, artists and
composers have looked to the
Italian lakes for inspiration.
Starting from $2,195 (plus air).
Cruise the Face of
Europe
September 9 – 25
Trace the wondrous features of
Europe along its most legendary
waterways — the Rhine, the Main
and the Danube. Cruise aboard
the intimate M.S. Switzerland II
through five countries, from the
Netherlands to Hungary. Starting
from $4,095 (plus air).
ACA Provence and the
French Riviera
September 22–October 1, 2008
Discover the charms of Provence
and the Côte d’Azur. Visit the
Palace of the Popes in Avignon
and delight in tasting the fine
wines at Châteauneuf du Pape.
Starting from $2,595 (plus air).
A Taste of Napa Valley
September 28 – October 3
Experience the wonders of Napa
Valley from your base at the
luxurious Meritage Resort & Spa.
Enjoy wine tasting and wine
blending seminars plus two
hands-on cooking lessons with
the Culinary Institute of America,
as well as tours of three wine
cellars and a cooking lesson in
Julia Child’s kitchen. Starting from
$2,125 (plus air).
Treasures of the East
October 7 – 19
Explore the exotic treasures of the
east on this tour from Bangkok to
the mountain tranquility of the
Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan,
nestled high in the slopes of the
Himalayas. Your journey ends in
Hong Kong, where old-world
Chinese traditions blend with
Western modernism. Starting
from $5,895 (plus air).
Portrait of Italy
October 7 – 23
Enjoy a 17-day tour of bella Italia
showcasing ancient sites, priceless
art, outstanding cuisine and
unique lodgings. From the Almafi
coast to magical Venice, experi-
ence the best of Italy’s country-
side and its famed cities —Rome,
Florence and Venice. Starting
from $4,195 (plus air).
China Connoisseur &
Tibet
October 10 – 27
Explore the cultural and historical
treasures of China and Tibet.
Begin in Beijing, the 800 year-old
capital of China —explore the
Forbidden City, Tiananmen
Square and the Great Wall. Travel
to Lhasa, Tibet, the holy land for
Tibetan Buddhists. In Xiamen,
meet with UNC faculty and
students in residence at Xiamen
University. Your tour concludes in
Shanghai. Starting from $5,380
(airfare from New York included).
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