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France's Alsace Region
France's Alsace Region

Featured Journey:

France’s Alsace Region
October 12 - 22, 2007
Travel by barge through the most picturesque province in France, where the villages look German and the wines taste French.

This beautiful route contains some of the most interesting and varied sightseeing. It will be a voyage of art and architecture, gourmet food and wine, history and heritage.

The barge Lorraine accommodates a total of 22 passengers.

Our trip includes a six-night barge journey, beginning in Xouaxange (Lorraine) and ending in Kraft near Strasbourg (Alsace) and a three-night hotel stay in the quaint village of Turckheim, just outside of Colmar. Space is limited!

 

Ireland – Ennis & Kilkenny
July 14 – 25, 2007
Appreciate the epic literary heritage of the legendary Emerald Isle.

 

Amsterdam
August 2007
Call for details. (Toll-free 1-888-UC-ALUM (1-888-822-5861)

 

The Baltic Capitals & St. Petersburg
September 24 – October 5, 2007
Journey to an area destined to be the undiscovered “hot spot” of the year.

Visit the beautiful cities of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia before crossing into Russia to visit magnificent St. Petersburg.

Fly to Vilnius, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then on to Riga and Tallinn.

 

Beijing, ChinaChina And The Yangtze
October 2-15, 2007

Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. See the Ming Tombs and the amazing expanse of the Great Wall.

Explore Xi’an, home of the remarkable Terra Cotta Warriors. Cruise the incomparable Yangtze River aboard the elegant M.V. Yangtze President and marvel at the magnificent Three Gorges.

Conclude your Asian odyssey amid the bustling excitement of Shanghai.

 

Salzburg, AustriaVienna & Salzburg, Austria
November 2007
Spend four nights in the magical city of Vienna and get lost in music or in mocha at one of the many cafés. Carry over the Old World charm with three nights in Salzburg, the Golden City, during a time of festivals and Christmas markets. Contact us for details.

 

Planning for 2008?
Legends of the Nile, Peru, Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu, Alaska, Italy, Cruising the Po River and Venice and more!

 

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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