LET'S GO TREK 2010-2011
It is all about creating memories that will last a lifetime. Clarkson University invites alumni and friends to discover the world together, as we explore new cultures, nature's magnificent beauty and our shared sense for adventure.
The new Clarkson travel program offers a series of carefully selected destinations that are sure to please and an excite you. We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to experience the excitement of new discoveries and shared new adventures with other Clarkson alumni and friends.
COME AND TRAVEL WITH CLARKSON IN 2010
Alaska
September 7-19, 2010
Relax for 7-nights as you enjoy Alaskan scenery from your balcony cabin aboard Princess Coral or the Princess Island. Cruise through Northern splendor, including the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Enjoy two nights at a lodge in Denali National Park. Ride the Denali Express train through breathtaking scenery where abundant wildlife thrive. See the spectacular, glacier-filled College Fjord. Visit Ketchikan, the "Salmon Capital of the World." Enjoy lively entertainment and a hearty feast at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater. Explore vibrant Vancouver.
COST: $4693 per person (includes airfare*, 13 days, 21 meals)
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Discover Tuscany
October 19-28, 2010
Rolling landscapes, savory wines, delicious food and stunning architecture… Tuscany. Join us on this special journey to one of the most beautiful and romantic countrysides in Italy, enjoy walking tours in Italy's most charming towns, visit magnificent historic monuments and sample mouthwatering cuisine and wines.
COST: $2999 per person (includes airfare*, 10 days, 13 meals)
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Christmas on the Danube
December 9-17, 2010
Begin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River, stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenberg and Nuremberg. Nuremberg is a toy making center, known for its fanciful nutcrackers and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and small riverside towns. Discover Würzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town. Delight in the fairytale, baroque architecture in Passau. In Vienna, join a local expert in exploring the historic sights where you'll indulge in the city's atmosphere of opulence and elegance.
COST: $2499 per person (includes airfare*, 9 days, 19 meals)
Register for Informational Webinar Session - Rescheduled for Tuesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2011
Exploring Britain & Ireland
April 29-May 13, 2011
From the fashionable streets of London to the magical Blarney Stone, this great adventure takes you over rolling farmland and across the Irish Sea, through England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the mystery of Stonehenge. Celebrate Irish humor, music and dance in Dublin. Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit the English Lake District, Ireland’s Ring of Kerry and the valleys and mountains of North Wales. Tour the regal city of Edinburgh.
COST: $3649 per person (includes airfare*, 15 days, 22 meals)
Register for Informational Webinar Session - June 8, 2010
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*Prices include airfare from New York City. Air is also available from other gateway airports.
For all questions or feedback related to the travel program, please call Elisabeth Cain, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, at (315) 268-3733 or email at ecain@clarkson.edu.
In order to provide you with the best service and prices, we partnered with COLLETTE VACATIONS, a tour operator with over 90 years experience dedicated to providing a four star, deluxe tour experience. Their tours include centrally located hotels, professional tour managers on every trip, expert local guides, private transportation and complimentary baggage handling. COLLETTE VACATIONS also offers a complimentary sedan service within 50 miles from a participating airport.
We also partnered with APT TO TRAVEL in Potsdam, NY to provide us with the needed assistance with reservations and bookings to make your travel experience as enjoyable as possible. Please call Pamela Maurer at APT TO TRAVEL at (315) 265-4340 for additional tour details or questions regarding airfare.
If you would like to be on our mailing list for travel brochures, please send your preferred email address to rbullock@clarkson.edu or call (315) 268-6467. Most information will be sent via email. Please make sure we have your current contact information by visiting CU Online.
Please check back often for updates on additional travel opportunities.
Let's go trek!