Travel

AAMC Tours

The Travel Committee of the Alumnae Association of Mills College plans several exciting trips each year, featuring a wide range of opportunities, interests, and learning in a variety of formats. Proceeds from these travel programs benefit the AAMC. 

Listed below are the offerings:

China, traditional and modern art and architecture  Join Wah Cheng,  Mills professor of history  who will lend insight into the people’s voice in modern china.  Beginning in Beijing, the new buildings for the 2008 Olympics will be visited as well as traditional historic monuments. There will be a very special visit to Longsheng, famous for its rice terraces on hills cultivated since the Yuan dynasty (13th cad) and ending in Shanghai which has undergone tremendous development.
May 12-25, 2008, $4,990 plus air
 
Dublin in an Irish Castle  Ireland is becoming a very prosperous nation and very high-tech.  Now is the time to enjoy the traditional before it loses its individuality. See the beauty of the Irish countryside on a train journey to Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland. All excursions and meals are included in this in-depth exploration of the capital area.
June 16-23, 2008, $2,495 plus air

Sonoma Wine Country  This three-day tour departs Reinhardt Alumnae House on the Sunday of Reunion weekend and includes visits to tasting rooms and shops, accommodations in Jack London Lodge in Glen Ellen, and gourmet meals. Learn about early California women wine makers and enjoy tours of the Sonoma Valley Art Museum and the Scharffen Berger chocolate factory in Berkeley.
September 21-23, 2008, $575 per person double occupancy, $135 single supplement

Georgia (on the Black Sea)  A new country to explore before tourism has a changing mark on the culture, art, and traditions. This ancient region is bursting with stone churches and fortresses, cave monasteries dug out of the living rock by devout monks, some of the most savory dishes in the world, and fabulous local wineries. Visits to artists’ studios, preparing a meal in a Georgian home, and enjoying the beauty of the coast of the Black Sea.
Georgia Trip Brochure (2,000k, pdf) 
September 30-October 13, 2008, $4,795 plus air

Cyprus  Experience the diverse culture of this divided island. The Republic of Cyprus became an independent nation in 1960 and member of the European Union in 2004. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was established in 1974 but has received diplomatic recognition only from Turkey. Underlying this political division is the island's unique culture mix, which has evolved over 9,000 years as a result of Cyprus' strategic location in the eastern Mediterranean. Visit stunning beaches and mountain peaks and vineyards and old stone villages where wine flows as freely as conversation at local cafes. An optional extension to Petra, Jordan, is available. 
October 11-17, 2008, 7 days, $3,475 plus air

Chianti in a Tuscan Villa  The picturesque hilltop village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa will be your base for exploring the wealth of the Chianti region. Tour San Gimignano, Lucca, Florence, and Siena to take in the architectural treasures of these historic cities. Visit wineries and local restaurants to capture Tuscany's rich culinary heritage. Enjoy a private cooking demonstration to gain a treasure you'll take home. The region was made famous by Frances Mayes in her book, Under the Tuscan Sun, and has become a favorite among travellers.
October 26-November 3, 2008, 9 days, $2,195 plus air
 
Holiday Markets Along the Danube  Arrive in Vienna, Austria's romantic capital, to board your luxurious river vessel for this relaxing cruise along the Danube. Enjoy guided sightseeing and beautiful Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, and Nuremberg. In Melk, visit the magnificent Benedictine abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights as well as more Christmas cheer. Disembark in Nuremberg and drive to Prague for two nights in the Czech capital.
December 20-29, 2008, 9 days, $1,469 plus air


For more information about AAMC trips, please call 510.430.2110 or email bwhite@mills.edu.