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The Villanova University Alumni Association Travel Program is a benefit for
the University's extended family of alumni, parents and friends. Our tour
providers are among the best in the world and understand all that goes into
planning a first class travel experience.
Our Services
- Unique Villanova activities and experiences
- Personalized customer service through the VUAA's travel coordinator
Pat Gillin, 1-800-VILLANOVA
(800-845-5266)
- First-class travel agencies
- The opportunity to travel with people who share your common interests
If you're looking for a deeper, more immediate acquaintance with our world -
and congenial company throughout - please join us for an exciting discovery of
some of the world's most fascinating people and places.
Featured Trips
The Danube River and the Hapsburg Empire
May 30 to June 10, 2009
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Explore the legendary sites of the Habsburg Empire and Central Europe on
this exclusive tour hosted by Fr. Michael Sullivan, O.S.A. Enjoy
lavish accommodations in some of Central Europe’s finest hotels.
Included is a four-night cruse on the Danube River aboard the deluxe
M.S. AMADEUS ROYAL. The elegant Majestic Imperator Train de Luxe, a
detailed reproduction of Emperor Franz Josef’s imperial train will take
you between Prague and Kraków for an unforgettable journey through this
picturesque countryside. Throughout the program, expert guides will lead
excursions and tours of Central Europe’s most famous palaces, castles
and cathedrals. Tours of the imposing monuments of Budapest, the Baroque
treasures of Vienna, the storybook villages of the Wachau Valley, the
Gothic spires of Prague and the medieval churches of Kraków are all
included in this exciting itinerary. More Information
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Wonders of the Galapagos Islands
August 27 to September 5, 2009 |
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Discover a region of unmatched beauty in the Galapagos Islands aboard
the state-of-the-art exploration vessel, the M.V. SANTA CRUZ. A nature
lover’s dream, the Galapagos Islands are overflowing with life,
including species unknown elsewhere in the world. This unique trip is
hosted by Villanova Professor Michael Russell, a noted marine
biologist, and also includes a highly qualified team of naturalists, who
will enhance your understanding of this fascinating natural realm. With
few natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife is nearly
fearless and accepts human company up close to an extent found nowhere
else. Walk among 400 pound tortoises and snorkel alongside sea lions and
tropical penguins. The tour features two island excursions each day by
Zodiac landing crafts, focusing on the natural history, unique wildlife
and conservation efforts in the Galapagos.
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Bavaria and the Passion Play of Oberammergau
July 11 to 19, 2010
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Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey combining a performance of
the legendary 2010 Passion Play in Oberammergau with a delightful cruise
through the heart of Bavaria. Sail along the Main and Danube rivers
aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY, a member of the
prestigious Amadeus Premium river fleet and one of the finest vessels to
ply the waterways of Europe. As you cruise through the beautiful
countryside of Bavaria, call at some of Germany’s most enchanting
medieval towns and villages, including Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and
Regensburg, before disembarking in Passau. Our journey culminates with a
unique opportunity to attend the 2010 Passion Play of Oberammergau, a
revered tradition that dates to 1633. More than 2,000 participants enact
this fascinating rendition of the story of Jesus Christ on the large,
open-air stage of the Passion Play Theatre. Staged every 10 years, this
incredible performance incorporates magnificent costumes, scenery and
orchestral accompaniment to create a memorable spectacle. A full program
of excursions, cultural enhancements and specially arranged access to
the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play, including tickets, transfers to and
from the hotel, and traditional Bavarian lunch and dinner, are included
with this customized itinerary.
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Upcoming Trips
Mark your calendar and pack your bags for a year of exciting Villanova
University Alumni Association travel opportunities! The following are our
tour offerings for the upcoming travel season. For details on all our travel
opportunities this year,
click to download our Travel Brochure (2009),
or call Pat Gillin at 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266) to request a printed copy.
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2010 Trips
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2009 Trips
Tanzania Safari
February 15 to February 25, 2009
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Coastal Life: Cruising Thailand and the Malay Peninsula
February 18 to February 28, 2009
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Australia and
New Zealand
March 8 to March
21, 2009
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Island Life in Tahiti and French Polynesia
March 15 to March 23, 2009
River Life in Saxony
April 17 to April 25, 2009
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Cruising the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords
May 26 to June
7, 2009
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Danube River and Habsburg Empire
May 30 to June 10,
2009
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Village Life in England's Cotswolds
May 31 to June 8, 2009
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The Danube River -
from Vienna to Istanbul
August 2 to August 12, 2009
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- Galapagos Islands
August 27 to September 5, 2009
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Village Life in the Italian Lake District
September
26 to
October 4, 2009
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Island Life in Ancient Greece
September
20 to
September 28, 2009
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River Life in Burgundy and Provence
October 2 to
October 10, 2009
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Cultural Capitals of Russia
November 7 to
November 16, 2009
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Yuletide Traditions in Salzburg and
Vienna
December 5 to
December 13, 2009
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Journey from Bavaria to the
Oberammergau Passion Play
Summer 2010
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Book Your Trip Today!
To book your trip today contact Pat Gillin, Villanova University Alumni Association Travel Coordinator, at 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266).
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