December 26, 2007 - January 4, 2008
10 day Cruise / Starts at $6,995 plus airfare
Lecture

Tantalize your senses and experience Mexican culture like never before on this trip. You'll start your journey in Mérida one of the handsomest and best-preserved colonial cities in Mexico...

January 20, 2008 - January 31, 2008
12 day Sea Cruise / Starts at $2,495 plus airfare, based on double occupancy.
Lecture

You and fellow Michigan travelers will experience first-hand one of the modern engineering wonders of the word--the Panama Canal--aboard the Crystal Symphony. This luxurious vessel is one of the most spacious cruise ships at sea...

January 22, 2008 - February 9, 2008
19 day Land / Starts at $5,495 Includes airfare
Exclusive Explorations

This adventure gives you an intimate glimpse into the exotic world of Buddhist temples, floating markets and elephant camps. You'll experience Bangkok from a traditional long-tailed boat as it travels to the immense Grand Palace and the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha...

January 27, 2008 - February 9, 2008
14 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $6,645 Plus airfare
Lecture

Michigan travelers will begin the journey in Lima, Peru, and explore the city's old-world charm. Travel by narrow-gauge railcar to the complex of mountain-top ruins, Machu Picchu, where you will stay overnight at the legendary "Lost City of the Incas."Next discover Quito, Equador, before flying to the port of Baltra...

February 1, 2008 - February 16, 2008
14 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $5,195 Plus airfare
Lecture

Begin your adventure in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and attend a welcome reception with fellow alumni. You'll then fly to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, and embark the Le Diamant for your cruise through Drake's Passage. Once in Antarctica, you'll discover the Earth's most breathtaking scenery first-hand aboard Zodiac landing crafts...

February 1, 2008 - February 8, 2008
8 day Cruise / Starts at $3,995 Plus airfare
Lecture

Relax during an idyllic morning at sea and enjoy the gentle sun and quiet breezes. This afternoon, cruise into the Iles des Saintes, an archipelago of eight tiny volcanic islands and the site of the Battle of the Saintes between the Royal Navy and the French Fleet in 1782...

February 13, 2008 - February 28, 2008
17 day Land / Starts at $8,895 Plus airfare
Lecture

Discover this exotic cultural jewel by land, air and rail. You'll stay in some of the country's finest hotels while visiting the bustling bazaars and pristine palaces, and immerse yourself in the local culture during exclusive visits to a primary school, the home and workshop of a noted artist, a weaving center and markets...

February 27, 2008 - March 6, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $1,995 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

Seville is the dazzling capital of Andalucía and provides the perfect setting for this Cultural Connection. You'll stay at the Fernando III Hotel and enjoy a special Wolverine welcome reception and dinner on your first night...

March 8, 2008 - March 15, 2008
8 day Land / Starts at $1,595 Plus airfare
Flexible Value

Spend six nights at one of the world's most fantastic capitals–Rome. Upon your arrival in the Eternal City, a local expert will show you amenities located within walking distance of the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi...

March 11, 2008 - March 23, 2008
13 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $4,295 Includes airfare
Lecture

Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is where you'll begin your journey. You'll have ample time to explore high-quality antique shops and flea markets, visit the famous Casa Rosada in Plaza de Mayo; and discover La Boca, a quaint harbor district. Next you'll board a flight to the incredible Iguazu falls, where you'll be amazed by the magnificence and power of one of the world's most astounding aquatic landmarks...

March 12, 2008 - March 23, 2008
12 day Land / Starts at $2,695 Plus airfare
Flexible Value

Vibrant and colorful seascapes of coral will catch your eye as your snorkel or take a glass-bottom boat tour to the Great Barrier Reef, which is home to more than 1,500 species of fish...

March 16, 2008 - March 24, 2008
10 day Cruise / Starts at $2,795 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

Experience the maize sunshine and blue water of the South Seas aboard the incomparable SY Star Flyer, an intimate sailing vessel that calls to mind the sleek, swift clipper ships that plied the Pacific during the 19th century...

April 3, 2008 - April 21, 2008
19 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $4,495 Includes airfare
Exclusive Explorations

Your trip begins in the 2,000-year-old city of Beijing, where you and your fellow U-M travelers will tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and take a walk on the famed Great Wall. From Beijing you'll fly to Xi'an, home to an army of 7,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors...

April 6, 2008 - April 16, 2008
11 day Land / Starts at $3,295 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

Explore the fascinating culture of Japan, starting in the bustling capital of Tokyo. You'll take in all the treasures of Tokyo, including the Tokyo Tower, modeled after the Eiffel Tower; the Imperial Palace gardens; the Edo Tokyo Museum and; Sensohi, Tokyo's oldest temple...

April 11, 2008 - April 19, 2008
9 day Cruise / Starts at $2,495 Plus airfare
Lecture

Get to know your fellow travelers during a private Michigan alumni canal cruise through Amsterdam and a special tour of the gardens of Keukenhof, where millions of tulips, daffodils and other flowers bloom each spring. The MV Heidelberg, one of the finest river ships in Europe, will be your home as you discover picturesque old Dutch towns like Gouda, Middelburg and Delft, and visit Holland's most famous windmills at Kinderdijk...

April 23, 2008 - May 1, 2008
9 day Cruise / Starts at $2,595 Plus airfare
Lecture

Cruise the Canary Islands featuring the dramatically scenic Canary Islands, subtopic Madeira, the sun dappled- coast of Portugal’s Algarve and historic Gibraltar aboard the deluxe M.S. Le Diamante...

April 30, 2008 - May 8, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $2,195 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

The beauty of the Tuscan region awaits you on this remarkable trip. Your home will be the Hotel San Luca in Cortona, from which you can stroll past historic palazzo and charming piazzas...

April 30, 2008 - May 8, 2008
9 day Cruise / Starts at $2,995 plus airfare
Cultural Connection

Cruise the Western Mediterranean on the Deluxe M.S. Le Diamant on this seven-night cruise to Spain, France, and Italy...

May 8, 2008 - May 11, 2008
4 day Land / Starts at $1,844 plus airfare
Lecture

On this exciting theater trip to New York City, you'll enjoy Broadway shows with a Michigan twist...

May 12, 2008 - May 25, 2008
14 day Land Only / Starts at $4,095 Air Inclusive
Exclusive Explorations

Experience this cultural crossroad on a journey that takes you on a Sahara sunrise excursion, stops at five UNESCO World Heritage sites, follows the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs and visits the home of a Berber family. From Casablanca, you travel to Rabat, one of Morocco's four ancient capitals, and tour the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower and Andalucian gardens...

May 21, 2008 - June 1, 2008
12 day Land / Starts at $2,895 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

You'll explore the important role this region played during World War II and gain a sense of contemporary France during your 11-day trip. Learn about the Allied invasion with visits to Caen...

May 27, 2008 - June 4, 2008
9 day Cruise / Starts at $3,095 Plus airfare
Lecture

This remarkable voyage begins in Venice, one of Europe's most important centers for art and culture. You'll visit Piazza San Marco, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Next, embark the Monet, your floating hotel, and attend a captain's reception where you'll meet fellow Michigan travelers...

May 30, 2008 - June 10, 2008
11 day Cruise / Starts at $5,995 Plus airfare
Lecture

Experience the rich culture of Holland, western Germany and eastern France during your river journey to the Rhine's great cities of Amsterdam, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg and Strasbourg...

June 7, 2008 - June 21, 2008
12 day Cruise / Starts at $3,495 Plus airfare
Lecture

You'll experience the legend and lore of the Danube aboard the MS Switzerland II, which you will embark in Bucharest, Romania. Begin by sailing to Rousse, the largest Bulgarian port along the river, and enjoy the pastel-colored architecture and cosmopolitan ambience...

June 13, 2008 - June 27, 2008
15 day Cruise / Starts at $3,495 Plus airfare
Lecture

Following four days in beautiful St. Petersburg, the "Paris of the East,"embark on a week-long river cruise along Russian waterways as the countryside reveals a land of splendid palaces, extraordinary museum collections and architectural treasures. This isn't just a trip, it's an educational journey...

June 15, 2008 - June 27, 2008
13 day Cruise / Starts at $5,795 Plus airfare
Lecture

You'll appreciate the elegant quality and comfortable cruise experience aboard the ship, a combination of ocean cruise liner and smaller vessel. The adventure begins in legendary St. Petersburg, before heading to Tallinn, Estonia; Stockholm, Sweden; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; and Copenhagen, Denmark...

June 21, 2008 - June 28, 2008
8 day Land / Starts at $3,395 Plus airfare
Family Adventures

Discover the land of the Maya from sea, river, rain forest and ruins. You and other Michigan families begin your trip in Belize City with a guided tour of the Baboon Sanctuary...

June 22, 2008 - June 30, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $1,895 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

Your group will then discover Krakow's historic treasures–miraculously spared during the destruction of both World Wars—and visit nearby Ojcow National Park or Auschwitz, a poignant monument to 1.5 million Holocaust victims...

June 28, 2008 - July 8, 2008
11 day Land Only / Starts at $4,595 Air Inclusive
Exclusive Explorations

The scenery of Iceland boasts not only fjords, canyons and caves but beaches and snow-capped mountains. Michigan travelers will see it all on this tour, which starts in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula...

July 5, 2008 - July 16, 2008
12 day land and cruise / Starts at $5,995 without airfare
Cultural Connection

Sailing from St. Petersburg to Copenhagen, visit the Baltic capitals, where examples of medieval and art nouveau architecture remain nearly untouched by the late 20th century...

July 7, 2008 - July 15, 2008
8 day Land / Starts at $4650 Land Only; $5795 Golf Inclusive Plus airfare
Exclusive Explorations

Spend seven nights in green and glorious Scotland to discover some of the most magnificent castles and most celebrated golf courses in the world...

July 9, 2008 - July 17, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $2,295 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

You'll immerse yourself in the charm of Switzerland on this trip, where each day brings a new cultural experience with our special educational spotlights and related excursions. Your first day starts with an Introduction to Switzerland, complemented by a tour of Kandersteg's traditional chalets and lovely 16th-century church...

July 11, 2008 - July 20, 2008
10 day Cruise / Starts at $3,398 Plus airfare
Family Adventures

Experience the most diverse ecosystem on Earth on this cruise up the majestic Amazon. The trip begins with a tour of Lima, Peru, the nation's capital and largest city, and continues on to Iquitos, where you'll board your riverboat home for the coming week...

July 20, 2008 - July 29, 2008
10 day Land / Starts at $2,695 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

This trip starts with a bang as a bagpiper and Highland dancers entertain you at your welcome reception. Things only get better from there as you take a ferry to the Isle of Mull and then travel along the southwestern shore of Loch Ness...

August 15, 2008 - August 26, 2008
12 day Cruise / Starts at $4,995 Plus airfare
Lecture

Take part in a voyage of discovery aboard the deluxe, exclusively chartered MS Le Diamant from Scotland's historic capital of Edinburgh to the ancient Norman city of Rouen. Cruise around the legend-haunted Highlands and misty Isles of Scotland and along the shorelines of northern France and southern England...

August 19, 2008 - August 22, 2008
4 day Land / Starts at $1,440
Lecture

This annual tour is a heaven for theater lovers. You'll board the deluxe motor coach in Ann Arbor and head to the legendary Stratford and Shaw festivals in Canada....

August 21, 2008 - August 29, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $2,295 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

The Irish countryside is a sight to behold, and your journey of the Emerald Isle starts in Ennis, where you'll greet your fellow Wolverines at a welcome reception and dinner. You'll be awed by the Burren, one of Earth's most unusual topographies...

August 27, 2008 - September 11, 2008
16 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $3,395 Includes airfare
Exclusive Explorations

Ancient sites await you in Turkey, where Europe greets Asia. The trip begins in Istanbul, the country's cultural and spiritual heart. Visit the Hagia Sofia, now a mosque but once Christendom's most important church; the vast Grand Bazaar; Suleymaniye Mosque; and Topkapi Konyali, one of the world's richest museums...

September 6, 2008 - September 15, 2008
10 day Land / Starts at $3,449 Plus airfare
Exclusive Explorations

The Pantanal is the world's largest wetland area, a place of breathtaking beauty where you will watch the sun set over the jungle, take a spotlight safari to enjoy nocturnal animals, discover the Iguazu Falls and explore the Center for Hyacinth Macaw Research and the Jaguar Conservation Project...

September 10, 2008 - September 18, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $2,295 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

This trip finds you in Treviso, a provincial capital of cobblestone alleys, graceful bridges and quaint waterwheels. From here, you can explore all that Venice has to offer–Piazza San Marco, St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs...

September 17, 2008 - October 5, 2008
19 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $4,895 Includes airfare
Exclusive Explorations

Your trip begins in the 2,000-year-old city of Beijing, where you and your fellow U-M travelers will tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and take a walk on the famed Great Wall. From Beijing you'll fly to Xi'an, home to an army of 7,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors...

September 17, 2008 - September 27, 2008
11 day Land / Starts at $2,795 Plus airfare
Flexible Value

You and your fellow Michigan travelers will begin your trip with a festive welcome-to-Prague reception. The next day, you and a local expert will discover the highlights of Prague, the graceful City of a Hundred Spires...

September 23, 2008 - October 1, 2008
9 day Cruise / Starts at $3,095 Plus airfare
Lecture

You'll start your journey near the port of Troy on Turkey's Aegean coast, the ancient city was immortalized by Homer in "The Iliad,"which chronicled the Trojan Wars and inspired many of the tales central to ancient Greek mythology...

October 3, 2008 - October 11, 2008
9 day Cruise / Starts at $2,595 Plus airfare
Lecture

In the morning, stroll with your lecturer and fellow U-M alumni to Rouen's Place St. Marc and peruse and taste samples of traditional Norman specialties, including cheese, cider, calvados and jams provided by local vendors...

October 5, 2008 - October 18, 2008
14 day / Starts at $4,195 per person based on double occupancy plus airfare
Cultural Connections

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October 8, 2008 - October 16, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $2,295 Plus airfare
Cultural Connection

The Umbrian town of Spoleto, a charming town where ancient ruins mix with stunning medieval architecture, provides the spectacular backdrop for this itinerary. As you learn about Umbria in our educational discussions, you'll gain a better appreciation for the peaceful countryside you're exploring...

October 20, 2008 - November 2, 2008
14 day Cruise / Starts at $5,995 Plus airfare
Lecture

Lands of ancient Roman, Byzantine and Islamic empires will surround you on this magical 14-day trip that begins in Sicily...

October 23, 2008 - November 2, 2008
11 day Land/Cruise / Starts at $3,698 Plus airfare
Lecture

Journey to the land of the pharaohs and visit the great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You'll dine in an Egyptian home and learn about life in Cairo from a local family. After a visit to the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple, you'll see the Colossus of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Tombs of the Nobles...

November 4, 2008 - November 26, 2008
23 day Land / Starts at $49,999 Includes airfare

Join us for an extraordinary 23-day journey around the world by private jet, to explore the world’s most treasured and legendary destinations — places that have for ages inspired and captured the imagination of the world...

November 22, 2008 - November 29, 2008
7 day / Starts at $1,695 Plus airfare
Flexible Value

Walk in the footsteps of Roman statesmen and celebrated artists on this getaway to the eternally enchanting region of Provence. Discover the seaside landscapes of southern France that inspired Impressionist painters Cézanne and van Gogh. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman ruins, breathtaking Mediterranean coastal scenery and charming hilltop villages that adorn this area...

December 6, 2008 - December 14, 2008
9 day Land / Starts at $1,995 Plus airfare
Flexible Value

Discover the magic of the holiday season with visits to Austria's renowned holiday markets. This special program combines an itinerary of planned excursions and free time at two of Austria's most spectacular cities with an exceptional value, making this a journey you won't want to miss...

December 26, 2008 - January 2, 2009
8 day Land / Starts at $3,126 Plus airfare
Family Adventures

Costa Rica's rain forests await you and your family on this trip that begins at a private natural reserve where you visit a butterfly farm and hike a dramatic waterfall trail. Then travel to the Arenal Volcano and, after hiking, relax at the Ecotermales hot springs...