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The Cal Poly Alumni Association is going places in 2007 -- and you can, too!

Join Cal Poly Alumni, Parents, and Friends on our 2007 travel programs to Spain, Greece, Turkey and Italy. CPAA travel programs are open to everyone; you don't have to be a member of the Cal Poly Alumni Association - or an alum - to join us.

Brochures and prices are available 6-8 months prior to departure. For more information, or to sign up for the CPAA travel mailing list, contact Rosey Parks, Associate Director, Alumni Relations, at (805) 756-5747 or rparks@calpoly.edu.

2007 Departures

Spain - Barcelona and San Sebastian
April 27 - May 8, 2007
Cost: $3,795 all-inclusive per person (booking prior to October 17, 2006) includes airfare, hotel, meals, excursions and more! “Land-only” price of $2,595 (you make your own air reservations) also available until October 17. After October 17, prices increase $100 per person.

Details: A treasure coveted by conquerors through the centuries, Spain is a land of rich history and culture. Visit two of her jewels: the fashionable and modern city of Barcelona, and the charming coastal town of San Sebastian. Delight in the lovely vistas of Spain’s peaceful countryside and in magnificent works of art and architecture by masters such as Picasso and Gaudi. Enjoy guided tours through Spain’s most intriguing cities and time to discover their secrets on your own. And, partake in our privately guided tour of the incomparable Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, one of the world’s most spectacular buildings.

You'll stay in the heart of Barcelona in the elegant Cristal Palace Hotel and in the Hotel Costa Vasca in San Sebastian, only a few minutes’ walk from San Sebastian’s beautiful sandy beaches and historic sites. See the many facets of the priceless gem that is Spain on this unique travel adventure.

Cruise the Mediterranean
June 12-20, 2007
Cost: TBA; prices will be available approximately 6-8 months prior to departure date.

Details: Set sail from Piraeus, Greece, for seven nights aboard the six-star Crystal Serenity. Cruise the legendary Mediterranean and Aegean Seas to a collection of historic ports of call, including Nauplion, Santorini and Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; and Sorrento, Italy, before disembarking in Civitavecchia, the port serving Rome. Throughout the voyage, indulge your every whim amidst the luxury and incomparable service aboard the Crystal Serenity. You’ll have the opportunity to create a personal journey of discovery by participating in classes offered at the Creative Learning Institute in arts and entertainment, business and technology, lifestyle, wellness, and/or wine and food. Optional shore excursions will be available at an additional cost.

Italy’s Magnificent Lake District
September 25 - October 3, 2007
Cost: TBA; Prices will be available approximately 6-8 months prior to departure date.

Details: Glide over glacial lakes and past romantic Renaissance villas. Stroll blissfully through elegantly formal or wildly exotic gardens that delight your senses with sweet perfume dancing on cool, shady breezes. Where Italy meets Switzerland, each unique lake sparkles in the sun. You'll stroll through colorful towns, impressive cathedrals, and gorgeous palaces, soak up breaktakingly lush vistas and admire the art and architecture of sophisticated cities.

You’ll also cruise the Great Lakes of Italy – Maggiore and Como – by private boat; explore the beautiful Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola Pescatori; cruise Lake Orta and the legendary island of San Giulio, and stroll through some of Lake Como’s most charming cities and villages. Accommodations are at the Lido Palace Hotel in Baveno, with a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore.

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