Cape Cod & the Islands
July 13-19, 2024
Enjoy your first night in exciting Boston and then head out for 5 nights on “The Cape”. Highlights of the trip include: Boston City Tour, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Martha’s VIneyard Tour, Nantucket Island visit, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Plimoth Plantation, Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, Provincetown, Cranberry Bog, Cape Cod National Seashore, Newport (Rhode Island), Breakers Mansion and a New England lobster dinner. Per person cost based on double occupancy of $3,825 includes roundtrip airfare from Lexington, 6 nights first class hotel accommodations, 9 meals, 2 beer and wine receptions, admission fees per itinerary, tour director and motorcoach transportation.
Delightful Douro with Lisbon
September 11-21, 2024
Be rejuvenated as you take in the breathtaking views of the Douro Valley on this 7-night cruise aboard Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Radiance (all onboard meals and gratuities included). Experience the magic of Lisbon during an included 2-night pre-cruise program featuring a visit to the Belem Monumental Quarter, the Jeronimos Monastery, and a stop at the Belem gardens to enjoy an authentic Pasteis de Belem. Transfer to Porto and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. Visit the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard, and in Vega de Terron slow down and catch a glimpse of western Spanish life with its quiet streets and lush landscapes. Experience the captivating landscapes of Pocinho and visit Regua where wine terraces are cut from the rock and you can taste delicious port wines. Spend your final day in Porto strolling picture-perfect, cobblestone streets and savor Porto cuisine at a local cafe. Roundtrip economy coach airfare with transfers and luggage handling fees included. Price starts at $6,990 per person.
Sunsets & Cypresses
October 15-25, 2024
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Croatia, and Italy on this 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. Embark in Athens and set sail for Mykonos. Meander through the rugged, yet cosmopolitan island as you marvel at the white-washed buildings, whimsical windmills, and pristine beaches. Take in the pleasures of Istanbul as you peruse the spice markets or make a stop at the Blue Mosque. Soak up the sun on one of Izmir’s many magnificent beaches before absorbing the charm of the old town and old harbor of Bari. Take a ride around the Bay of Kotor. In Dubrovnik, indulge your historic side as you traverse the lanes of the Old Town, filled with fortresses and fortifications, or go local and cook coastal cuisine with Croatian villagers. Finally, amidst charming canals, be swept away by the romance, history, and culture of Venice. Roundtrip airfare with transfers included. Price starts at $3,799 per person.
Coming in 2025: Great Trains & Grand Canyons in March; Tulips & the Rhine Cruise in April; Radiant Alaska in August; Greco-Roman Echos in October. Details to come!
For more information on any of the trips listed above contact Natasa Mongiardo in the alumni office at (800) 487-2679 or (859) 233-8213.