Traveling Terps 2021 Trip Brochure
Dear Alumni and Friends: At the University of Maryland Alumni Association, we know there’s a great big world beyond McKeldin Mall (but don’t tell Testudo—we need him on campus for good luck!). That’s why we created the Alumni Association Travel Program; to ensure Terps, their families and friends have access to unforgettable travel opportunities across the globe. You’ll feel right at home with your fellow Terp travelers, no matter the destination or distance. The camaraderie, special Maryland touches and care for details big and small make our travel program unlike any other. Let us help plan your next great adventure, no matter where you decide to explore! Sincerely,
2021 Trips 3 WINTER | January - March
Wondrous Wildlife of Africa
4 SPRING | April - May
Kentucky Derby Springtime in Provence: Burgundy to Beaujolais Gondolas to Gaudí: Venice to Barcelona Apulia ~ Undiscovered Italy
7 SUMMER | June - August
Gold Rush & Glaciers of Alaska: Vancouver to Seward Great Journey Through Europe Undiscovered Ireland Majestic Switzerland: Interlaken / Vevey Northern Gateways: Stockholm to Copenhagen
10 FALL | September - December Amy Eichhorst Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations Executive Director, Alumni Association
Classical Cities of Spain Balloon Fiesta Artifacts & Antiquities: Rome to Istanbul
TOUR TYPES TO BOOK YOUR NEXT TRIP: visit ALUMNI.UMD.EDU/TRAVEL or call 301.405.4678. 2 TRAVELING TERPS
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Wondrous Wildlife of Africa JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 2, 2021 | GO NEXT Take in the dramatic natural beauty of Cape Town. Enjoy wildlife sightings in Walvis Bay and stroll along golden sand beaches in Port Elizabeth, boasting some of world’s best coastal climates. Experience the energy of Durban, a thriving metropolis set against pristine beaches, and tour some of the most magnificent wetland scenery in Richards Bay and Maputo. ALUMNI.UMD.EDU/TRAVEL • 301.405.4678 • WINTER 2021 3
Kentucky Derby APRIL 28 – MAY 2, 2021 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TRAVEL, LLC Delight in the horse capital of the world with an exclusive Kentucky Derby experience in Lexington. Enjoy downtown accommodations at the Lexington Marriott City Center while exploring what makes the Run for the Roses a truly special event, including Dawn at the Downs, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, working horse farm tours, Keeneland racetrack and more!
Springtime in Provence: Burgundy to Beaujolais MAY 5 – 13, 2021 | GOHAGAN This exclusive, nine-day French sojourn features a sevennight cruise through Provence and the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe "Amadeus Provence." Explore Beaune, the Beaujolais vineyards, Lyon, Orange, Avignon and Arles. Trip add-ons include a pre-cruise option to Geneva and the French Alps and/or a post-cruise option to the Palette of Provence.
4 SPRING 2021 • 301.405.4678 • ALUMNI.UMD.EDU/TRAVEL
Gondolas to Gaudí: Venice to Barcelona MAY 11 – 24, 2021 | GO NEXT See the Roman palace in Split and walk through the Old Town in Kotor. Visit ancient ruins in Syracuse, lounge in a seaside café in Sorrento, and discover Rome’s relics. Wonder at the Duomo in Florence and check out the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo. Wander the countryside of Provence, dine on local seafood in Palamós, and stroll the beach in Palma de Mallorca.
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Apulia: Undiscovered Italy MAY 26 – JUNE 03, 2021 | AHI TRAVEL Join us for seven nights in Apulia, where life is savored! See limestone houses with conical roofs and ancient cave dwellings still used today. Visit heartwarming cities and seaside villages, and taste Apulia's culinary treasures: fresh olive oil, pasta, seafood and produce, plus wine from local vineyards.
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Gold Rush and Glaciers of Alaska: Vancouver to Seward
Great Journey Through Europe
JUNE 7 – 14, 2021 | GO NEXT
This extraordinary eleven-day grand tour of Europe combines
Embark in the bustling cultural hub of Vancouver and cruise the Inside Passage. See native totems in Ketchikan, shop for Alaskan art in Juneau and discover Skagway’s gold rush legacy. Explore Sitka’s native heritage, cruise Hubbard Glacier and end your journey in Seward near Kenai Fjords National Park.
JUNE 11 – 21, 2021 | GOHAGAN river, rail, lake and mountain travel and features Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Cruise aboard the deluxe "Amadeus Silver III" along the Rhine River. Ride aboard three legendary railways—the Pilatus Railway, the Glacier Express and the Gornergrat Bahn. Guests can extend their trip by adding a post-program option to Amsterdam.
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Undiscovered Ireland JUNE 19 – 30, 2021 | AHI TRAVEL Explore Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way and County Donegal over ten nights. Visit Dublin, Galway and Derry, Northern Ireland. See the Slieve League sea cliffs and Giant’s Causeway.
8 SUMMER 2021 • 301.405.4678 • ALUMNI.UMD.EDU/TRAVEL
Majestic Switzerland: Interlaken/Vevey AUGUST 10 – 20, 2021 | AHI TRAVEL Immerse yourself in Switzerland’s beauty from its emerald lakes to snow-dusted peaks and crystalline lakes. This ninenight journey features stays in Interlaken and Vevey. Indulge in traditional cuisine, cruise Lake Geneva, ride a cogwheel train up the Brinzer Rothorn and much more. This active, small-group adventure is a breath of fresh air!
Northern Gateways: Stockholm to Copenhagen AUGUST 18 – 29, 2021 | GO NEXT
See the Suomenlinna in Helsinki and spend two days in the imperial city of St. Petersburg. Explore 14th-century churches in Tallinn, amble narrow lanes of cottages in Visby, and visit the dunes of the Curonian Spit. Shop the colorful Long Market in Gdańsk. Seek out Bornholm’s beaches and craggy cliffs and visit the historic Berlin Wall.
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Classical Cities of Spain
Balloon Fiesta
SEPTEMBER 21 – 29, 2021 | AHI TRAVEL
OCTOBER 1 – 4, 2021 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TRAVEL, LLC
Discover Spain’s storied Castile and León region over seven nights in Segovia! Visit Salamanca, Madrid, Ávila, Toledo and San Ildefonso’s royal palace, plus enjoy a Duero Valley wine tasting!
Hear the thrilling roar of hundreds of burners simultaneously igniting, turning the Balloon Fiesta Park into a remarkable site with hundreds of thousands of smiling, upturned faces, awestruck by the spectacular beauty of hot air balloons filling the big blue New Mexico sky.
10 FALL 2021 • 301.405.4678 • ALUMNI.UMD.EDU/TRAVEL
Artifacts & Antiquities: Rome to Istanbul NOVEMBER 1 – 12, 2021 | GO NEXT Take in the frescoes in Naples and wander the old town in Trapani. See Caravaggio’s masterpiece in Valetta. Journey through an ancient fortress in Monemvasia, visit the capital city of Crete and lounge on the beaches of Rhodes. Explore the ruins of Ephesus and discover Istanbul — a city that spans two continents.
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Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center 7801 Alumni Drive College Park, MD 20742
For more information and to sign up, contact ANGELA DIMOPOULOS at 301.405.4678 or ADIMOP@UMD.EDU, or visit ALUMNI.UMD.EDU/TRAVEL.
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