For more information on any of the trips below, or to request a color brochure, contact Shivaughn Batiste, director of special events and stewardship activities, at snbatist@central.uh.edu or 713.743.0764.

Available Trips

• Egypt: Legends of the Nile - January 26-February 6, 2010 (more information)
• Provence, France: Alumni Campus Abroad - May 4-12, 2010 (more information)
• Italian Lake District: Alumni Campus Abroad - June 8-16, 2010 (more information)
• Greece, The Greek Isles, and Turkey - June 17-27, 2010 (more information)
• Scotland: Alumni Campus Abroad - August 1-9, 2010 (more information)
• Snake River, Idaho: White Water Adventure - August 3-9, 2010 (more information)
• Germany/Austria: Holiday Markets on the Danube - November 29-December 7, 2010 (more information)

2010 Destinations

Egypt - Legends of the Nile: January 26-February 6, 2010

Egypt has been enticing visitors for millennia.  It was here that Alexander conquered, Napoleon pilfered a few obelisks, and the British furnished every spare nook of the British Museum. And all this was long after Menes united Upper and Lower Egypt, thereby setting the stage for one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known. From $4,045.

Highlights of the 12-day journey include:

-Luxurious accommodations aboard the Sonesta St. George I

-Stand in awe beside the Great Pyramids of Giza,
built over 4,500 years ago.

-Explore the Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel

-Wander the busy streets of Cairo as your sense lead you around
corners, past monuments, and through vibrant markets

For more information, or to make a reservation, click here.

Provence, France - Alumni Campus Aboard: May 4-12, 2010

Discover the treasures of magical Provence, a land of colorful sunflowers and fields of lavender, lush vineyards and charming towns. Stroll through colorful markets where the stalls are brimming with local arts and crafts. Learn about wine and olive oil production, and enjoy some of the finished products. Even immerse yourself in the artistic tradition of Provence while walking in the footsteps of van Gogh and Cezanne. Cost is $2,545.

Highlights of the 8-day journey include:

-Use the sun-drenched promenades of Aix-en-Provence
as your base for adventure

-Explore the charming villages of Les Luberon

-View the impressive ruins of Arles

-Hang to the cliffs in Les Baux

-Marvel at the magnificent palace at Avignon

For more information, or to complete
the reservation form, download this trip's brochure.

Italian Lake District: June 8-16, 2010

Situated directly on Lake Maggiore, Stresa embodies all the allure of Italy's charming Lake District in Piedmont and Lombardy. Explore the romantic lakeside towns of Intra and Pallanza before cruising Lake Maggiore to the colorful Borromean Islands of Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori. Cost is $2,545.

Highlights of the 11-day journey include:

-Visit the Santa Maria delle Grazie,
home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper fresco

-Enjoy a private boat ride to the town of Como,
as you stroll its ancient Roman lanes

-Sail to the island of San Giulio on Lake Orta, with its fourth-century basilica

-Discover Milan as you visit La Scala, Italy's premier opera house

For more information, or to complete
the reservation form, download this trip's brochure.

Greece, the Greek Islands, and Turkey: June 17-27, 2010

Join University of Houston President Renu Khator and her husband, Suresh Khator, associate dean of the Cullen College of Engineering, on a voyage into the classical world. Aboard the 114-guest Corinthian II cruise ship, you'll experience luxurious accommodation as you float between cities immortalized by Homer and Herodotus. From $5,995.

Highlights of the 11-day journey include:

-Tour the Acropolis in the birthplace of Western culture: Athens

-Feel the the sun and wind of the Aegean Sea,
just as Odysseus and his men did.

-Explore the streets of Istanbul, once walked by
Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans

-You'll feel like a god on the island of Crete, legendary birthplace of Zeus

For more information, or to complete
the reservation form, download this trip's brochure.

Oban and Stirling, Scotland: August 1-9, 2010

Experience Scotland's historic highlands, picturesque west coast islands, the cosmopolitan city of Edinburgh, and much more. Can you hear the bagpipes already? Cost is $2,645.

Highlights of the 10-day journey include:

-Walk the cobblestone streets of Scotland's capital city

-Keep your eyes open for sea monsters on the banks of Loch Ness

-Tour Scotland's most fabled castles:
Duart Castle, Stirling Castle, and Edinburgh Castle

-Visit St. Andrew's internationally recognized as the birthplace of golf.

For more information, or to complete
the reservation form, download this trip's brochure.

Snake River, Idaho White Water Adventure: August 3-9, 2010

After arriving at the Boise airport, you will be shuttled to the Little Salmon Lodge, offering the comforts of home with the river-side rustics you came to experience. Each morning, after breakfast, explore a new activity on a different part of the river. Cost is $1,899.

Highlights of the 7-day journey include:

-Several days of rafting are available, including an optional overnight trip with a night of luxury beach camping

-Prefer flat water canoeing or scenic jet boat tours?
You can experience the river those ways too.

-Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities

-Optional excursions for fly fishing and golf offer
relaxing alternatives in this beautiful setting

To learn more, visit our booking page.

Holiday Markets on the Danube: November 29-December 7, 2010

Cruise down the Danube, the longest river in the European Union that flows through ten countries, as you experience Austria's famed Christkindlmarkts and the decked halls of Vienna and Salzburg. Even get a flair of Germany with a tour of Passau. From $2,045.

Highlights of the 9-day journey include:

-Spend three nights aboard one of the first-class Amadeus Fleet ships,
and four nights in Salzburg at the Crowne Plaza Pitter 

-Follow the scent of roasted chestnuts and warm gingerbread
through beautifully lit Christmas markets

-Walk the same streets Mozart walked as you explore
the awe-inspiring architecture of Salzburg

-See the same hill where Mary Martin sang
and twirled in The Sound of Music

For more information, or to complete
the reservation form, download this trip's brochure.