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Sam Magill ’ 50 takes in the splendor
of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
”. . .congenial fellow
passengers and excel-
lent planning made for
a great experience.”
PASSAGE OF PETER THE GREAT
PARTICIPANT
“I wish someone had
told me in advance
‘This will be an over-
the-top experience for
you — prepare yourself
for a treasure.’”
ACA PROVENCE PARTICIPANT
“We have consistently
recommended and
signed up friends for
these trips.”
LEGENDS OF THE NILE PARTICIPANT
Legends of the Nile
March 26 – April 5th ❯❯
Begin in Cairo and tour the rich
collection of ancient Egyptian
artifacts. Embark the H/S St.
George and travel along the Nile
River to visit the Temple of Philae
in Aswan, the Temple of Horus
& Sobek in Edfu, and the Valley
of the Kings & Queens in Luxor.
Starting from $3,395 (plus air).
Biking and Barging in
Belgium and Holland
April 18 – 26
The network of rivers, canals and
bikeways in the “Low Countries”
provides the ideal environment
for this active yet leisurely trip,
allowing one to absorb the
beauty of the richly historical
cities and the lush, gentle
landscapes that connect them.
Starting from $3,495 (plus air).
ACA Holland and
Belgium
April 27– May 5 ❯❯
Watch thousands of tulips and
daffodils nod in the breeze as you
explore the waterways of Holland
and Belgium. Experience the
unique ambiance that inspired
the art of Rembrandt, Vermeer
and Rubens aboard the MS
Switzerland II. Starting from
$2,245 (plus air).
Paradores & Pousadas:
Historic Lodgings of
Spain & Portugal
April 28 – May 12
The rich history of Portugal and
Spain comes to life during this
two-week adventure from Lisbon
to Madrid. Travel with a small
group, and enjoy accommoda-
tions in an array of medieval
monasteries, historic fortresses
and stately palaces, each
reflecting the spirit of its region.
UNC lecturer: Michael
McVaugh. Starting from $3,695
(plus air).
Village Life Along the
Dalmatian Coast
May 27– June 4
Join this voyage of discovery,
sailing aboard the intimate M. Y.
Monet. You’ll tour legendary
Venice across the Adriatic Sea
and travel along Dalmatia’s
ruggedly beautiful shoreline. UNC
lecturer: Stanley Chojnacki.
Starting from $3,495 (plus air).
ACA Tuscany
June 4 – 12 ❯❯
Synonymous with dazzling artistic
achievement and undulating
landscapes dotted with olive
groves and vineyards, Tuscany has
enchanted visitors for centuries.
Experience Montepulciano’s
Renaissance monuments, Siena’s
stunning cathedral and the
myriad wonders of Florence. Stay
in the center of Tuscany at the
four-star Hotel San Luca in lovely
Cortona. Starting from $2,295
(plus air).
Waterways of the
Tsars
June 13 – 27
Spend four days in St. Petersburg,
with its fabulous Hermitage
Museum, before departing on a
one-week Volga River cruise
aboard the M.S. Bunin. Travel
through the Russian countryside,
with stops in Valaam, Kizhy,
Goritsy, Yoroslavl and Uglich.
Disembark in Moscow for three
days in a centrally located
four-star hotel. UNC lecturer:
Peter Coclanis. Starting from
$3,495 (plus air).
A Taste of Provence
June 13 – 21 and June 20 – 28
Provençal country cooking and
luscious wines define this lovely
area in the south of France,
dotted with quaint villages nestled among fields of lavender and
vineyards. Join a small group of
14 on an epicurean adventure
that includes five hands-on
cooking lessons and wine tastings. Stay in Les Trois Fontaines —
two beautifully restored farmhouses with sweeping vistas
above the Luberon Valley. Starting
from $3,525 (plus air).
Voyage Through
America’s French
Heritage: From Paris
to Normandy
June 13 – 24
Enjoy a one-week cruise along
the Seine, visiting Paris, Versailles,
Giverny, Rouen and Bayeux.
Then, from the Hotel Normandy
in Deauville, visit key sites
associated with D-Day, Omaha
Beach and the serene American
Military Cemetery, as well as
the Peace Museum in Caen.
Former UNC Professor of history
James R. Leutze will serve as
your enrichment lecturer. Starting
from $6,995 (plus air).
National Parks of the
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 $5,720 (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 $2,395 (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.
UNC lecturer: Lloyd S. Kramer.
Starting from $3,495 (plus air).
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