Message from the Director
My recent trip to India has reminded me that our world and its people are vastly different and that each of our alumni tours can be viewed as a moving classroom. What better way to understand what’s happening in another country than by going there, meeting its people, eating the food, visiting the historical sites and listening to local guides speak proudly of their home.

I invite you to visit the classrooms of Tuscany, China, and Morocco to name just a few areas of the world you can learn about with UW Alumni Tours. We hope that you’ll choose to continue your education by traveling with us on an upcoming tour.

Regards from UW,


Pauline Ranieri
Director, UW Alumni Tours

NEW Tours Added to 2007 Schedule

A Taste of Provence
September 14 - 22
Our wildly popular cooking tour series has another venue - Provence! With accommodations for only 14 travelers, the Les Trois Fontaines is an enchanting hotel overlooking the Luberon Valley and is your home for seven nights. Explore charming local markets to taste village specialties and of course, you'll have plenty of time for relaxing and enjoying early Fall in the south of France. More...

Paris Escapade
November 25 - December 2
Do your holiday shopping in Paris this year! Stay in the deluxe Le Parc Paris Sofitel and spend five days in the City of Lights. This escapade tour is designed as an independent program with hotel accommodations and daily breakfast included - the rest is up to you. A tour concierge is available to help plan your days -- and, of course, your air arrangements can also be taken care of if you wish. More...

Turkey: The Blue Voyage
October 7 - 22 & October 14 - 29
We can’t believe the popularity of this trip! Another two new Fall departures have been added to keep up with demand. Join us in October to find out what all the excitement is about. More...

“After completing this trip to Turkey, I cannot envision ever traveling any other way. Everything was truly done first class.”
Richard Huvinen & Barbara Oldfield – Turkey October 2006

Special Announcements

Tanzania Family Safari – June 24 - July 6, 2007
*Two tents (four spaces) are still available on this safari. We have two other sold-out departures so don’t delay. Call the UW Alumni Tours office today!

Kayaking in the San Juans – September 14 - 16, 2007
*We have just started taking reservations for this first time offer. The trip is limited to 24 participants.

China, Tibet & the Yangtze River – October 20 - November 7, 2007
*Due to popular demand, we have just secured a China tour that includes Tibet.

Exotic India – November 4 - 20, 2007
*Sign up by March 15, 2007 to save $200 per person.

Treasures of Peru – November 19 – 29, 2007
*Spend Thanksgiving holiday walking in the footsteps of the Incans as you explore mystical Machu Picchu.

Above: A Taste of South Africa, November 2006