Travel Program
Join Beloit College alumni, parents, and friends as we explore new terrain or visit favorite travel spots. With a focus ranging from education to adventure to sightseeing to volunteer work, Beloit's travel program invites you to climb aboard!
Our travel partners are Alumni Holidays International®, Thomas P. Gohagan & Company® and Orbridge
2013 Experiences
Island Life - Ancient Greece to Turkey
Nine days cruising from Athens to Instanbul
September 24-October 2, 2013
From approximately $3595*
Join us for this exclusive nine-day odyssey to the windswept paradise of Greece’s ancient islands and Turkey’s fabled coast. Cruise from Athens to Istanbul aboard the exclusively chartered, intimate m.s. L’Austral, featuring private balconies in 95% of the deluxe, outside suites and staterooms. Meet local residents during the specially arranged Village Forum™ for a personal perspective on the true character of the Aegean Sea’s maritime culture. Discover the very cradle of Western civilization during carefully designed, expert-led excursions, highlighted by the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the classical ruins of Delos, the Old Town of Rhodes, the Monastery of St. John on Pátmos and legendary Troy. Visit Mykonos, known for its iconic windmills and sugar-white cube houses. Enjoy panoramic views of Santorini’s caldera from a cable car. Stroll the marble-paved boulevards of Ephesus, the most spectacularly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Sample authentic Greek and Turkish cuisine during exclusive C’est Bon! Culinary Traditions™ optional excursions. Extend your voyage with the Athens Pre-Cruise Option and the Istanbul or Cappadocia Post-Cruise Option.
Contact our Thomas P. Gohagan & Company® representatives at 800-922-3088 with questions regarding this tour.
*price is per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
The Polar Bears of Churchill
Six days in Churchill, Manitoba
October 26-31, 2013 --LIMITED AVAILABILITY LEFT! BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!
From $4995*
Each October and November, hundreds of polar bears descend upon the small seaport of Churchill, Manitoba — accessible only by air or rail — in anticipation of the annual freezing of the Hudson Bay. When the ice hardens, the bears can begin their hunt for ringed seal. During Orbridge’s 6-day expedition, you will have the unforgettable opportunity to respectfully observe and photograph the world’s largest land carnivore from the safety and comfort of a custom designed Tundra Buggy. Fully guided by an Orbridge Expedition Leader, this program also includes fascinating field presentations, exploration into the local history and culture of the region, and a dog sledding experience.
Contact our friends at Orbridge for more information about this tour at 866-639-0079.
*price is per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
South American Cruise
Sail for 12 nights from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
December 8-22, 2013
From $3795*
Relax aboard the Six-Star Crystal Symphony as you chart a course to exotic ports of call. Begin your adventure in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant city set against a stunning backdrop of forest-clad mountains and surrounded by sun-drenched beaches and turquoise bays. Discover the tiny fishing village of Buzious and the rich ecosystem on Ihla Grande. Explore Paraty, a colonial town seemingly frozen in time from the days of the 18th century gold rush that made it an important port for the region. Meander along the winding canals of Santos, and experience the German and Portuguese heritage of Itajai. In Uruguay, visit Punta del Este, a playground for the wealthy and glamorous, and the capital city of Montevideo before concluding in Buenos Aires, Argentina, one of South America's most sophisticated cities.
Contact our Alumni Holidays International® representatives at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this tour.
*price is per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
2014 Experiences
Announcing 2014 locations--pack your bags, more details to follow.
Ancient Kingdoms of China & Grand Yangtze with Julie Nixon Eisenhower
May 17-June 1
From $3995*
Details coming soon!
Contact our Thomas P. Gohagan & Company® representatives at 800-922-3088 with questions regarding this tour.
*price is per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
Flavors of Northern Italy
June 28-July 7
From $3995*
Details coming soon! Contact our friends at Orbridge for more information about this tour at 866-639-0079.
*price is per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
Sketches of Spain
October 17-29
From $3995*
Contact our Alumni Holidays International® representatives at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this tour.
*price is per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
