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This year, we're again offering opportunities for alumni and friends to explore the globe with us.听 Read on to learn about the trips that we've planned.
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Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana
July 26 鈥 August 9, 2024
Get ready for an unparalleled journey through the cultural diversity and abundant wildlife of southern Africa. Seek out the 鈥淏ig 5鈥 on 8 different safaris. Get a taste of South African culture at local wineries. Witness the natural beauty of Victoria Falls and learn about its people during a township visit and home-hosted lunch. Greet African elephants and spend time learning about them. Search for animals along the winding Chobe River. Epic scenery and winding coastlines come together in an incredible adventure. For more information, .
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Parisian Odyssey
September 16-27, 2024
Paris is an evocative canvas where art, history, and gastronomy blend seamlessly through time's tapestry in the city of lights where destinies intertwine.
Discover Paris's esteemed Louvre and Orsay Museums, along with Opera Garnier and the whimsical world of the Mus茅e des Arts Forains. Explore the living masterpiece chateaux and gardens in and around Paris and the vineyards of Champagne. Step back into history with a French revolutionary enigma and Paris's intriguing subterranean sewers. Along with the ancient thoroughfares and iconic neighborhoods of St Germain, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and the Marais, where each cobblestone tells tales of the past. Dine in classic French bistros restaurants and enjoy the best gastronomy France offers and excellent wines. Attend a culinary demo and hands-on cookery class at the prominent Le Cordon Bleu Paris Institute. Meet other Lawrence Alumni living in Paris and enjoy your free time exploring and shopping. For more information, .
Professor Eilene Hoft-March, a French literature and language scholar, will accompany the tour.
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Patagonia: Edge of the World
December 3-16, 2024
Snowcapped mountains towering in the distance. Vibrant teal waters lapping against the shore. Glaciers carving their way through the valleys. This is Patagonia 鈥 a rugged wonderland of nature nestled along Argentina and Chile. For more information, .
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Enchanted Cotswolds: A Journey Through Time and Gardens
June 2-10, 2025
This tour invites travelers to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty and rich history of the Cotswolds. From the opulent gardens of Malverleys to the enchanting villages like Lacock and Castle Combe, each day unfolds a new chapter of discovery. Delight in visits to historic manor houses, such as Sudeley Castle, and renowned gardens like Hidcote Manor, crafted by the visionary Lawrence Johnston. This is a small group tour offering attendees the opportunity to get beyond the typical tour and see gardens on a more intimate level. This tour will be led by Kimberly Olson Peterson 鈥82 who has spent years studying gardens in England. Click here for more information.
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Sicily & Its Islands
August 31-September 12, 2025
Explore Sicily 鈥 an island paradise nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Sample specialties in Palermo鈥檚 colorful food market. Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm. Explore Agrigento鈥檚 Valley of the Temples (UNESCO) with a guide. Enjoy two nights on the Isle of Salina and visit a traditional caper farm. Spend three nights in Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea. See Mount Etna from a different perspective on an off-road excursion. Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel along Sicily and two of its beloved isles. For more information, .
Danielle B. Joyner, Associate Professor of Art History, will accompany the tour.
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The Northern Lights of Finland
March 19-30, 2026
Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, 鈥淒aughter of the Baltic.鈥 Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savor the local cuisine in Helsinki鈥檚 restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local herder. Mush your way to breakfast in a Finnish sleigh, and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland. Registration information is coming soon.
Professor Claudena Skran, Edwin & Ruth West Professor of Economics and Social Science and Professor of Government, will accompany the tour.
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