Alumni Travel
As part of our commitment to lifelong learning, the UMass Amherst Alumni Association is pleased to offer a series of exciting group travel opportunities. Each Alumni Travel program balances educational forums and excursions to places of historical and cultural significance with free time and the flexibility for independent encounters. While traveling with a small group of people who share your interests, you’ll enjoy the value and convenience of unique educational programming, preferred access to popular area attractions and opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture.
2010 Alumni Travel Opportunities
A DuVine Adventure!
Bicycle Tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley
Join fellow alumni on a four-day respite in Napa & Sonoma Valley! Explore the wine valleys of California, historic sites, museums, and parks when you pedal through the vineyards, towns and trails at your own pace.
Tour Dates: Aug 8 - 13
Amalfi (Italy)
Indulge in the Divine Coast with this 8 day land journey featuring Herculaneum, Pompeii, Ravello, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Sorrento. From $3,045 per person.
Tour Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 20, 27
Treasures of South Africa
14 day land journey of the luxurious Rovos Rail, Cape Town and Robben Island. From $6,145 per person.
Tour Dates: October 5, 12, November 9
Grand Journey Israel & Jordan
An exclusive travel itinerary showcasing Old Jerusalem, Masda and Petra through a 12 day land journey. From $ 3,745 per person.
Tour Dates: November 5, 12
Ann Arbor, MI - UMass Amherst vs. Michigan
Join us for this historic football game at the University of Michigan!
Mark your calendar and plan to show your school pride as the Minutemen kick-off against the Wolverines at the University of Michigan. Be part of the largest crowd to ever watch a UMass Amhest sporting event! Travel packages, game tickets, and pre-game reception tickets are now available for purchase. You may also purchase raffle tickets for an opportunity to win one of three fabulous seat upgrade packages! For prices, information on travel packages and to purchase, click here!
Travel Dates: Friday September 17 (UMass Football Fan meet up at Guy Hollerin’s), September 18, 2010 (game)
Questions regarding the above trips, or future travel opportunities? Contact Kate Robert in the Alumni Association at krobert@admin.umass.edu or call 800.456.8627.