Destinations
Here you will find information to help you choose the destinations that best suit your interests. Our commitment is to create travel and learning opportunities to fill a lifetime. We look forward to traveling with you soon.
Destinations planned for 2012
- Medieval History Seminars Abroad: Burgundy (May 2012)
- Spoleto Festival (June 1-4, 2012)
- Tanzania (June 17-July 2, 2012)
- Spanish immersion and service: learning in Ecuador (June 23-July 9, 2012)
- Santa Fe Opera (August 22-26, 2012)
- The Netherlands: Art, History and Culture (March, 2012)
- The Shaw Festival (Sept 7-10, 2012)
- Future programs
Upcoming destinations:
Medieval History Seminars Abroad: Burgundy
May 17-June 2, 2012
Plans are underway for our 36th medieval study tour. This spring seminar will explore the rich history, art and architecture, and lovely countryside of Burgundy. Its special focus is on the wonderful Romanesque monuments of the region. The tentative itinerary includes visits to Vézelay, Autun, Auxerre, Fontenay, Semur-en-Auxois, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Dijon, Beaune, La Rochepot, Tournus, Cluny, Berzé-la-Ville, Brancion, Chapaize, Charlieu, Paray-le-Monial, Troyes, Provins, Jouarre, along with a few days in Paris. Tour information available after November 1, 2011.
Dates: May 17-June 2, 2012
Price: $5,195
Your contact: Jane Schulenburg, 608-262-8663; E-mail: schulenburg@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See program details
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Spoleto Festival
Charleston, SC
June 1-4, 2012
We are now accepting registrations for our trip to North America's premier performing arts festival: Spoleto Festival USA! Artists and performers from all over the world gather in Charleston for an outstanding weekend of culture and history. This year’s schedule includes a performance by Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet; the new opera, Kepler, by Philip Glass; a morning at the popular Chamber Music Series; and two plays, Noel Coward’s Hay Fever, by Dublin’s Gate Theater, and the incomparable The Animals and Children Took To The Streets, by the award-winning company, 1927. There is also a fascinating History of Charleston Lecture and a morning walking tour through one of Charleston’s many historic neighborhoods. Join us for one of our most popular destinations.
Dates: June 1-4, 2012
Price: $1449
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See 2012 program details
Spoleto Festival Online: www.spoletousa.org
Tanzania
June 17-July 2, 2012
Extraordinary wildlife, magnificent landscapes and wonderful people make Tanzania one of the world's most exciting and rewarding travel destinations. We'll visit Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, take a day trip down towards Lake Eyasi to visit with the nomadic Hadzabe people as well as the Datoga people, then we're off for a four-night stay at a bush camp in the incomparable Serengeti National Park, concluding with a visit to Olduvai Gorge and a day on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater!
This trip is filling up quickly. Contact us soon if you'd like to join us!
Dates: June 17-July 2, 2012
Price: $7399 (all-inclusive)
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See program details
Receive the brochure: Download the 2012 brochure
Spanish immersion and service: learning in Ecuador
June 23-July 9, 2012
Attend one of the best schools in Latin America and work in the volunteer program as you immerse yourself in language and culture while making a difference in the lives of many people. This 17-day program includes 30 hours of Spanish instruction, 45 hours of voluntary work, four excursions, two community parties, a farewell dinner, lodging with a local family, and round-trip air Chicago-Cuenca
Dates: June 23-July 9, 2012
Price: $2,870
Register: 608-262-3731 or kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu
Tour Leaders: Antonio Noguera and Suzanna Waters Castillo
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Santa Fe Opera
August 22-26, 2012
An opera lover’s paradise awaits you in the beautiful hills of northern New Mexico at the stunning outdoor Santa Fe Opera House. Join us for three nights of outstanding opera in one of North America’s most interesting and unique towns: culturally rich Santa Fe, New Mexico. We'll attend the operas "Arabella" by Strauss, "Tosca" by Puccini and "The Pearl Fishers" by Bizet.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this extraordinary opera showcase!
Dates: August 22-26, 2012
Price: $1849
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See program details
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The Netherlands: Art, History and Culture
March 11-20, 2012
Discover the extraordinary artistic heritage of the Dutch people on this journey to one of the loveliest corners of Europe. We’ll seek out the masterpieces of Dutch art as we make our way from Maastricht to Amsterdam. Your itinerary includes Maastricht, Aachen, Ghent, Delft, Den Haag, Enkhuisen, Haarlem and Amsterdam, marveling at the artistic masterpieces at all of the major museums en route, and you’ll also have plenty of free time along the way for you to explore on your own. Join us!
Dates: March 11-20, 2012
Price: $3299, plus airfare
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See program details
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The Shaw Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
September 7-10 2012
A weekend getaway unlike any other, our trip to The Shaw Festival is a must for the theater enthusiast. Taking place in the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake on the shores of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River, it is a perfect setting for a dose of great theater. This weekend annually draws rave reviews from our participants for its convenience, atmosphere and, above all, outstanding theatrical performances. If you’ve never been to the Shaw Festival, now is the time to scratch it off your list.
Dates: September 7-10 2012
Price: TBD
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See program details
Receive the brochure: Download the 2011 brochure
Medieval History Seminars Abroad: Germany
September/October 2012
Our fall 2012 medieval tour is scheduled to return to Germany with a special focus on Saxony’s historic churches, abbeys, castles, and towns. The tentative itinerary includes the following major sites: Magdeburg, Halberstadt, Quedlinburg, Gernrode, Wernigerode, Goslar, Wolfenbüttel, Naumburg, Querfurt, Erfurt, Eisenach/Wartburg Castle, Alsfeld, Marburg, Hildesheim, Wienhausen, Celle, Luneburg, Havelburg and other monuments, along with a few days to explore Berlin. Tour information available after February 1, 2012.
Dates: September/October 2012
Price: To be announced
Your contact: Jane Schulenburg, 608-262-8663; E-mail: schulenburg@dcs.wisc.edu
Find out more: See program details.
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Comments from our travelers
“The trip met and exceeded my expectations. As a bonus, the group we traveled with was a great bunch of people. This was truly a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience.”
“I would (and have) recommended these trips to friends – they are well-organized, great seats for performances, and a great value.”
“This was our first trip with UW-Madison. I felt the hidden plus to this trip was our fellow travelers…”
“I hope I can continue to go on these tours – they are really special.”
“We figured this trip to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it lived up to our expectations in every respect.”
“…Each day offered a rich cultural activity, time for just relaxing, exploring, dining, shopping, or touring.”
“….The UW trips are always well planned and excellent.”
“I thought the guides were superb. Knowledgeable, gracious, friendly. They were a highlight of the trip for me…”
“Not only did we enjoy this trip, we felt changed by it–and isn’t that what education is all about?...”
“Unparalleled, unforgettable.”
“An economical, convenient, enriching, and seamless experience. I like the perfect blend of structure and freedom.”
“It was so easy – a true vacation!”
“So pleased with the whole experience. I didn’t have to concern myself with the details so it was a wonderful mini-vacation.”
Also of interest
School of the Arts at Rhinelander: Each summer more than 300 people come to northern Wisconsin for one week of intensive learning and creative activity in a supportive environment. The School of the Arts offers more than 55 workshops for adults, regardless of experience level, in visual art, arts management, creative writing, computer art, music, photography, theatre and drama, movement, and relaxation. Bring a friend and share the experience!
Your contacts for travel programs
Educational Travel Director: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787. E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Medieval History Seminars Abroad: Jane Schulenburg, 608-262-8663. E-mail: jschulenburg@dcs.wisc.edu
Arts Study Abroad: Chelcy Bowles, 608-265-5629. E-mail: cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu
Spanish Educational Tours: Antonio Noguera, 608-262-5929. E-mail: anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.
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