Alumni College in the Loire Valley

An educational week in the legendary Loire Valley, based in the historic town of Blois. Enjoy the convenience of 7 nights at the first-class hotel Mercure Blois Centre in the heart of the city on the banks of the Loire. This tour follows the Alumni College format, with daily seminars and excursions.

Highlights include: tour of picturesque Blois, including the Royal Chateau; expedition to the chateaux of Cheverny and Chambord, to tour the estate grounds and forest in a horse-drawn carriage; visit to a winery in Vouvray with dinner in the winery's cellar; a day to see the magnificent Chateau de Chenonceau and visit Amboise and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in the home where he worked and died; and a tour of Chartres' magnificent cathedral and the "old town."

A panel discussion with local residents is included. Tour offers excellent value: transatlantic air, 3 meals/day, all seminars, excursions, and accommodations included.

Price: $2,495 All Inclusive.

OPTIONAL POST-TRIP TO PARIS EXTENSION

A nice opportunity to explore your own interests in Paris, with no scheduled activities but the convenience of the following features:

• Three nights at the Hôtel Ambassador. Rooms feature televisions, telephones, mini-bars and hair dryers.

• A buffet breakfast served each morning.

• Alumni Holidays Hospitality Desk services.

• Transfers and baggage handling to the airport.

Price: $645 double occupancy or $1,045 single occupancy.