
Tuscany: Off The Beaten Path
September 22-30, 2012
Experience breathtaking vistas from the vineyard-clad Chianti Hills, crowned with medieval castles, to the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with iconic images of isolated clusters of dark green cypress and stone farmhouses-virtual islands scattered in an undulating sea of wheat. Jane Aurell Croft '61 and Dana Davidson Redmond '60 will welcome us to their homes in a remote ancient hill town north of Rome. More > > >
Autumn "Getaway" in Tuscany
September 29-October 7, 2012
Immerse yourself in Florence's rich cultural heritage through insightful visits with an engaging art historian, then four days in the countryside of southern Tuscany and northern Lazio exploring medieval hill towns, private gardens and wine estates, and sampling artisanal food. Perfect for alumnae, spouses, family and friends in search of an exciting trip but with only a week to travel, this fun-filled itinerary will conclude with two nights in Rome and a special private tour in the "Eternal City."
Turkey: Istanbul and the "Turquoise Coast"
Late May, 2013
Turkey is a splendid mosaic of history and culture-and, today, a unique and all-important dynamic bridge between Europe and Asia Minor. Beginning in exotic old Istanbul on May 27, we will visit the spectacular Aegean and Mediterranean Turkish coast, from Ephesus to Antalya, Ancient Ionia, and Lycia. More > > >
If you have any questions about these tours, please call Travel Designs directly at 607-587-8324, or e-mail: info@travel-designs.com