UNCG Alumni Association

Alumni Travel Program

The UNCG’s Alumni Association invites you to cultivate your passion for learning through travel this fall. This year we feature Italy and China. More information is available below about each trip and destination, as well as at the website for our travel partner AHI Travel.

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Italy

Please join us to experience the irresistible charms of Chianti in a Tuscan Villa, where you’ll unpack only once and spend seven memorable nights in the beautiful Villa Borgo di Cortefreda in the small hilltop village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa. In addition, you’ll enjoy perks that simply aren’t available to those who travel independently. Experience the value, convenience and camaraderie of traveling with a small group of like-minded people who share your interests. Here are a few highlights: Experience warm Tuscan hospitality and breathtaking views at a villa situated in the heart of the Chianti region.

Here are a few highlights

• Learn about winemaking in the Elsa Valley during a private tour and tasting at the Castello di Monsanto.
• Travel along the Chianti Road to visit the well-preserved hill towns of Radda and Castellina.
• Visit San Gimiganano and marvel at its unique medieval skyline.
• See the ancient walled city of Lucca.
• Absorb the incomparable ambience in Florence, home to the world’s greatest art and architectural treasures.
• Join the chef of the Villa Borgo di Cortefreda as he reveals the secrets to preparing flavorful Tuscan cuisine during a private cooking demonstration.

Details

• September 7-September 15, 2008
• Book by April 1, 2008 and save $200 per person.
• Land-Only Program
• Before 4/1/08 $2,195
• After 4/1/08 $2,295
• All prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $350 (limited availability).

Air Fare Program
For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible air fare program which features special air fares available only for purchase in conjunction with the Land-Only Program.

Visit AHI Travel to learn more about this wonderful travel opportunity.

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China

Please join us as we marvel at 6,000 years of epic history. Explore China, one of the world’s oldest surviving civilizations. You’ll experience the colorful vibrance of autumn in Asia while seeing legendary wonders not easily accessible independently. AHI has escorted travelers though the very best of China for 30 years. Don’t miss this opportunity for this comprehensive exploration of China.

Here are a few highlights

• Admire the breathtaking panoramas of an undulating landscape from atop the Great Wall.
• Visit Beijing’s mysterious Imperial Palaces, closed to Western travelers for 500 years.
• Marvel at the rows upon rows of Terra Cotta Warriors that stand guard over Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s subterranean tomb.
• Leisurely cruise along the Yangtze, the longest river in Asia, amid the geologic majesty of the Three Gorges.
• Wander along the European-style promenades of cosmopolitan Shanghi.

Details

• September 25-October 6, 2008
• Book by April 1, 2008 and save $150 per person.
• Land and Cruise Program (air travel not included, see below)
• All cabins have a balcony, two lower beds, and a private bath.

• Before 4/1/08 $2,195
• Main Deck $2,595
• Promenade Deck $2,895
• Bridge Deck $3,195
• Observation Deck $3,495
• After 4/1/08 $2,295
  • Main Deck $2,745
  • Promenade Deck $3,045
  • Bridge Deck $3,345
  • Observation Deck $3,645
• Prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $800 (limited availability).

Air Fare Program
For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible air fare program which features special air fares available only for purchase in conjunction with the Land-Only Program.

Visit AHI Travel to learn more about this wonderful travel opportunity.