- The Longfellow House
- The Harvard Museum of Natural History
A Day in Cambridge Massachusetts
Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 Price: $55
Join alumnae and friends of Wilson College for a visit to historic Cambridge, an area rich with history and culture. The tour will begin with a visit to the Longfellow House built in 1754. After a buffet lunch at Harvard Faculty Club, we will visit the remarkable Glass flowers collection at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. The collection includes 3000 highly realistic glass botanical models of 847 different plant species. The program concludes after the visit. Reservations will be made through the Alumnae/i Relations Office. More information will be shared soon.
- Craggy coastline of Ring of Kerry
A Tour of Ireland—AHI Travel
July 20-30, 2014
$3295 PP double plus VAT and airfare if booked by 12-10-13. After that, the price PP double is $3545 plus VAT and air. Single supplement approx. $600. Call AHI Travel at 1.800.323.7373 for more information.
Let the rugged allure and local charms of Ireland sweep you away on this nine-night tour featuring the best of Western Ireland and Dublin. Witness the postcard-perfect beauty of the Emerald Isle from the craggy coastline of the Ring of Kerry to the bizarre lunar landscape of the Burren. Get cozy in quaint villages, stately manors and historic hotels, and experience the warmth of the Irish people as you immerse yourself in the Gaelic culture of music, dance, literature and conversation. Discover thousands of years of human history, from the Neolithic monuments of the Aran Islands to the intricate eighth-century Book of Kells in Dublin. At the end of a day’s adventures, pull up a pub stool and toast to Ireland sláinte!
UPDATE FOR DORDOGNE – 6-11-13The 9/19 departure, and all of Gohagan Travel’ s Fall 2013 VL-Dordogne departures are full. No new bookings are being taken at this time. However, Gohagan can “wait-list” any interested parties in the event of cancellations. To request to be wait listed or for more information, call the company directly at 1-800-922-3088.
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4-23-13 NEWS:
Thomas P Gohagan & Co. recently notified the Alumnae Association of Wilson College that the departure date for this trip has been changed to Sept. 19, 2013. The college will be traveling with smaller colleges on this trip, including Bryn Mawr and Austin. The company will be notifying any currently registered Wilson travelers very shortly. If you have not heard from them yet, we would advise you to use the toll-free number below to discuss your travel plans with Gohagan.
Village Life™ - Dordogne
September 19-27, 2013
Bordeaux, Dordogne Valley, Sarlat la Canéda
Join us for this unique opportunity to experience the authentic character of the historic villages in France’s picturesque southwestern region of Dordogne, where the largest concentration of prehistoric art in the world is found. Come see five UNESCO World Heritage sites: the dramatic cliffside village of Rocamadour, L’Abri du Cap-Blanc, Rouffignac Cave, the prehistoric troglodyte village of La Madeleine and Les-Eyzies-de-Tayac. For one full week, explore the history of Neanderthals who etched their stories into cave walls and immerse yourself in the rich local culture and rhythms of daily life in Dordogne.
Stay for seven nights in the heart of Dordogne, where all of France’s provincial charms have been distilled in one of Europe’s most beautiful and intact medieval villages, Sarlat-la-Canéda. Sauntering through the fresh market or cafés of the pedestrian-only streets and marveling at the warm medieval ambiance exuding from honey-colored stone buildings, feels like stepping into the past. You can also learn to speak some French, making your immersion in daily life all the more interesting.
Complementing this one-of-a-kind sojourn are accommodations in the family-owned Plaza Madeleine Hôtel. Combining traditional provincial ambiance with modern amenities, this hôtel de charme is located in a century-old building in medieval Sarlat-la-Canéda and is known for its warm hospitality.
7 nights in Sarlat-la-Canéda at the Plaza Madeleine. We will be traveling with alumnae/i from MIT and Austin College (Texas).
As of 1-28-13, this is the trip's cost:
$3,095. per person, based on double occupany - early booking.
$3,395. per person, based on double occupancy - after early booking.
$600 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Taxes:$295 per person and subject to change.
Based on a minimum of 15 paying passengers
Deposit amount is $600.
- For more information, call Gohagan Travel toll-free at 1-800-922-3088. To be included on a list to receive updates about the trip, email Alumnae/i Relations at alumnae@wilson.edu or call 1-866-466-8660.
Rhine River Cruise - October 12-20,2013 on the new Avalon Artistry II.
Special Alumnae Rate - Save up to $800 per couple by booking under the AAWC name.
The program costs $400 more per person if you travel independently with the tour.
A special Orbridge Expedition Library is available to anyone who registers by March 8, 2013.
Click here for a link to the Rhine itinerary on the Orbridge site.
Rhine River Itinerary
Description:
On this mesmerizing journey cruise, on a 130-passenger ship, the ancient trade route along
the scenic shores of Germany and France, dotted with wonderful small villages
and fascinating historic towns like Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Cologne, and
Amsterdam. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Heidelberg,
Germany's oldest university town. Visit La Petite France district and the
gothic cathedral in Strasbourg, the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz,
and Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rudesheim.
Admire Cologne's "Kölner Dom," Germany's most renowned cathedral whose
Gothic architecture took longer than 600 years to construct, and see legendary
Lorelei rock along the canals of Amsterdam.
Pricing:
Single supplement is 150% of the Double rate. Also, Orbridge is happy to take a single reservation
for someone if they hope to pair up with another single. The first column below is the Discounted Alumnae Rate:
As of 12-15-12:
Category E - $2995. Single supplement $4493
Category D - $3695. Single supplement $5543
Category B - $4295. Single supplement $6443
Category A - $4595. Single supplement $7198
Category P - $4,995 Single supplement $7493
Suite - $5995 Single supplement $8993
Orbridge does not provide travel insurance nor does AAWC, however Orbridge will third party insurance information to its guests.
Wilson will share this departure with Agnes Scott College, Dartmouth University, Middlebury College,
Texas A&M and Wayne State. For more information, contact Orbridge directly through the
Make A Reservation form on the website or by calling 866-639-0079.
- Window Rock, Arizona
Southwest National Parks Tour—Orbridge
September 19-29, 2014
$4,595 price single and $3,495 price double plus air to and from Las Vegas.
Discover a spectacular array of natural wonders and incredible scenery in the American Southwest. Visiting some of America's greatest national parks, learn fascinating geological, natural, and cultural secrets of six larger-than-life preserves, enjoy the Southwestern charm of your accommodations, and take in breathtaking views that will stay with you for a lifetime.
For more information, call Orbridge at 866.639.0079.