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Star Flyer Cruise
Star Flyer Cruise

Featured Journey

Athens & the Greek Isles
May 29 – June 9, 2007
Spend 3 nights touring the sites of the antiquities in Athens before boarding Star Clipper’s stately sailing vessel, the Star Flyer for a 7-night cruise. Ports of call include Rhodes, Bodrum and Dalyan River in Turkey, Santorini, and Hydra. Return to Athens either to fly back home or continue on an optional 3-night stay in a beautiful beach resort on the island of Crete.

South America — Valparaiso to Buenos Aires aboard the luxurious Ociana’s Insignia
February 5 – 21, 2007
Stroll the plazas of cosmopolitan Montevideo or lounge on stunning beaches. Visit Ushuaia, “The City at the End of the World,” and explore Tierra del Fuego National Park. Venture out from Punta Arenas to see penguins in the wild and tour a sheep farm. Then marvel at the Chilean fjords, sailing past glaciers, sheer cliffs, and unique wildlife.

Alumni travlers cruise the Mediterranean about the Wind Surf with Geno and Kathy Auriemma in July.
Above: Alumni travlers cruise the Mediterranean about the Wind Surf with Geno and Kathy Auriemma in July.

Sicily — Mondello & Taormina
March 3 – 14, 2007
The cultural crossroads of the ancient world abound with natural beauty, fascinating folklore and incomparable cuisine! End your journey with two nights in Rome!

Spain — Barcelona & San Sebastian
May 2 – 13, 2007
Tour the sites of Antoni Gaudí, including the famous La Sagrada Familia basilica. Travel to the Basque country as you drive along the scenic route from Montserrat to seaside San Sebastian. Tour Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. Finally, experience the sites of Pamplona, famous for the running of the bulls.

Ireland — Ennis & Kilkenny
July 14 – 25, 2007
Appreciate the legendary Emerald Isle and the country’s epic literary heritage.

Switzerland — by Rail, by Bus, by Boat
July/August 2007—Dates to be confirmed
Spend 5 nights in Lucerne, our focal point to travel into the Bernese Oberland, and the Swiss capital of Bern. Then go to Zermatt for a 3-night stay, nestled under the Matterhorn and the Gornergrat. Ride the famous Glacier Express to Andermatt, high in the Alps. Travel to Basel for a 3-night stay in the lovely city on the Rhine.

France — journey on a barge
August/September 2007 – dates to be confirmed
A canal cruise is a wonderful and different way to visit and explore France. Discover many of the hidden treasures of France that you can only see from these historic and romantic canals. Experience gourmet cuisine and fine wine along with unique sightseeing excursions to ancient villages, castles, cafes and markets. Space will be limited!

For information on all UConn Alumni Association travel opportunities, call toll-free 1-888-UC-ALUM (1-888-822-5861) or visit our website.

 

 

 



 
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