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Alumni Travel Program

Enhance your lifetime connection to SMU as you travel to points ranging from exotic ports of the Orient to quaint villages in France. Take advantage of unique opportunities to visit exciting destinations and learn about their culture, history and art.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 214-768-2586, toll-free 1-888-327-3755 or e-mail smualum@mail.smu.edu.

VILLAGE LIFE ALONG THE SEINE RIVER (Gohagan & Co.)
October 5 – 13, 2007

An outstanding program and an exceptional value, Village Along The Seine River provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the cradle of French civilization. This program includes a memorable seven-night cruise aboard the chartered, deluxe M.V. CÉZANNE along the storied Seine River on an itinerary combining the scenic countryside of Normandy with the treasures of Paris. Step back into the Middle Ages in Rouen, the city of Joan of Arc; walk the sands of Omaha Beach, site of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944; view France’s incomparable legacy of Impressionist painting at the house and studio of Claude Monet in Giverny, and in Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his final days; and stroll through Paris’ colorful Montmartre Quarter. Consistently exceeding expectations, this unique travel program has sold out quickly in the past and promises to be very popular again this year.

YULETIDE MAGIC IN AUSTRIA (Gohagan & Co.)
December 8 – 15, 2007

An exclusive itinerary and exceptional travel education program, Yultide Magic in Austria provides a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of winter and celebrate the joyous traditions of the Christmas season in Austria while discovering the historic birthplace of Mozart and the magical setting of the Sound of Music. Spend four nights in the charming city of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll through the city’s legendary Christmas markets. Enjoy an evening with a traditional Austrian Christmas storyteller, visit the chapel where Silent Night was first performed, and attend a specially arranged children’s choir performance. Drive through the scenic Wachau Valley to beautiful Vienna and tour the historic Schoenbrunn Palace; participate in a hands-on Christmas cookie-baking workshop; and enjoy a Heurigen evening at a local winery featuring traditional food, wine and music. Accommodations will be in the historic five-star Hotel Altstadt in Salzburg and the first-class Hotel Astoria, located on the famous Kaerntnerstrasse in the heart of Vienna.

Village Life in Tuscany
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 800/922-3088
May 24 – June 1, 2008

On the delightful nine-day Sojourn, discover the ageless beauty and unsurpassed cultural heritage of the legendary Italian province of Tuscany. Stand in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, where Tuscany’s greatest festival, the Palio, has been held since 1283. Explore enchanting medieval hamlets like San Gimignano. Savor Tuscany’s fabled wine and cuisine; and walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo and the Medicis in Florence. This custom-designed itinerary, featuring three UNESCO World Heritage sites, represents an exceptional value and provides a perfect balance between the world-renowned artistic treasures of Florence and the less visited medieval towns and villages of the Tuscan countryside.

 

Village Life Along the Dalmatian Coast
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 800/922-3088
July 1 -9, 2008

This nine-day travel program offers the finest cruising in the Adriatic.  Join us on a voyage of discovery as we sail from the legendary City of Venice across the dark blue Adriatic Sea and along Dalmatia’s ruggedly beautiful, island-dotted shoreline, a boater’s paradise.  Explore the Roman legacy of Split, walk into the footsteps of Marco Polo in his medieval birthplace of  Korcula, and step back into the Renaissance era in Dubrovnik.  This all-encompassing cruise experience features both the cultural and the natural treasures of Venice and Coratia’s Dalmatian coast, a sell-out every year.

 

Scotland
AHI International Corporation 800/680-4244
September 14 – 24, 2008

From deep glacial lakes shrouded in mist to rugged, heather-covered Highland hills, Scotland’s landscape sets a scenic stage for epic adventure.  Exclusive features:

• Participate in a comprehensive exploration of Scotland, including the historic Lowlands, the scenic Highlands and the spectacular Isle of Skye.
• Enjoy fine accommodations in Oban and Stirling.
• Admire two of Scotland’s most famous Highland lakes: tranquil Loch Lomond and mysterious Loch Ness. 
• See four of Scotland’s most fabled castles:  Stirling Castle, Donan Castle, Duart Castle, and Edinburgh Castle.
• Visit St. Andrews, internationally renowned as the Home of Golf.

Village Life Along the Seine River
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 800/922-3088
October 3 -11, 2008

A popular nine-day offering that cruises the Seine River and affords travelers an intimate and unique perspective on everyday life along France’s most celebrated waterway.  The leisurely paced itinerary allows participants an in-depth immersion into French culture.

• Seven-night cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.V. Cezanne along the storied Seine River on an itinerary combing the scenic countryside of Normandy with its great historical and artistic heritage.
• Explore France’s incomparable legacy of Impressionist painting on excursions custom-crafted by Gohagan & Company, including visits to the Musée de Beaux-Arts André Malraux in Le Havre, the house and studio of Claude Monet in Giverny, and Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his final days.
• Learn more about French history and culture through a series of specially arranged presentations.

Village Life in Ancient Greece
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 800/922-3088
October 7-15, 2008

Join this exclusive nine-day journey and discover the legendary Aegean Sea and lands of the Greek gods and heroes.  Sail in the wake of Agamemnon and Achilles to Troy aboard the deluxe M.S. Le Diamant, exclusively chartered 113 cabin ship. Explore the island of Artemis and Apollo at Delos; and stroll through the streets, temples and monuments of Ephesus, the grandest ancient city standing in the world today. Gain unique insight into life in the Greek Isles during Gohagan’s exclusiveVillage Forum with local residents and learn about the fascinating history and mythology of ancient Greece during a comprehensive series of expert-led excursions and tours.

 

Rome Escapade
AHI International Corporation 800/680-4244
November 6 – 13, 2008

Succumb to Rome’s historical, cultural and artistic charms.  Spend a week exploring one of the worlds oldest cities.  Fill with awe as you walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans who worshipped in the temples, shopped in the Forum and watched gladiators fight in the Colosseum.  Then discover the legacy of Renaissance and Baroque Rome.  Of course, no visit to Rome would be complete without a trip to Vatican City to marvel at St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.  Explore on your own or participate in one of the AHI’s several optional excursions that will let you discover Rome as well as places like Florence, Pompeii, Sorrento, Bay of Naples, and Orvieto.  Either, way you’ll enjoy the memories of your Roman holiday for a lifetime.