Travel Abroad with Alumni Programs

Peru: Machu Picchu April 12-19

Nestled in the misty Andes Mountains, Peru is a rugged, storied land where vast Incan civilizations once flourished and Spanish conquistadors ruled. Enjoy cosmopolitan and colonial Lima, with its historic Plaza Mayor, President's Palace, landmark Cathedral, City Hall and prestigious Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. In Cuzco, the sacred city and former capital of the Incan empire, visit the Temple of the Sun, the ruins of Tambomachay, the holy site of Qenko and the fortresses of Puka Pukara and Sacsayhuamán. Then, journey to Ollantaytambo Fortress, where giant monoliths crown a grandstaircase, and the traditional Andean Indian village of Chinchero, with its colorful local market. Finally, marvel at the natural beauty of Urubamba Valley as you travel by train to mesmerizing Machu Picchu.

Approximately $2,095 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

 

Italy: Sorrento & Orvieto, Sept. 5-16

Discover two of Italy's most remarkable regions as you journey through coastal Campania and bucolic Umbria. Begin with a stroll through cliff-top Sorrento. Then, travel along the sunny Amalfi Coast to the town of Positano, whose unique vertical cityscape has inspired artists and writers alike. In Pompeii, enter a veritable time capsule of Roman life as you explore ruins once buried in the volcanic ash of Vesuvius. Enjoy the terraced hillsides of the Isle of Capri before journeying to Orvieto, with its marvelous 12th-century Duomo and delightful Food Market. Explore two walled cities-Perugia, an ancient Etruscan city-state, and medieval Assisi, home to the exquisite Basilica of St. Francis. Finally, experience the artistic and architectural heritage of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance.

Approximately $2,795 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

 

Legendary Rhine River, Oct. 3-11

Cruise the magnificent Rhine River! Visit Bonn, Germany, Beethoven's childhood home. Sail through the Rhine Gorge to Mainz, where the historic Gutenberg Bibles were printed. Explore Worms, the center of Luther's Reformation, and Romanesque Speyer. Discover Heidelberg, site of Germany's most famous university, and continue to the resort town of Baden-Baden, nestled between the Black Forest and the Baden vineyards. Then, in the heart of the Alsace region, experience cosmopolitan Strasbourg, France, with its impressive Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Travel the Alsatian Route du Vin, or Wine Road, through medieval villages and bountiful vineyards, sampling some local wine along the way. Returning to Germany, see Freiburg before admiring the stunning beauty of Lake Titisee in the Black Forest.

Approximately $2,345 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

 

NOTE: The itinerary outlined in this ad is preliminary and is subject to change due to operational conditions.

Call AHI International at 800/323-7373 or visit www.ahitravel.com/westil.

 

 

 

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