West Point AOG Travel
Join fellow West Point travelers to beautiful locations where expert guides will lead you through fascinating educational and cultural experiences. The WPAOG is pleased to team up with Joint Academy Travel, AHI Travel, and Thomas P. Gohagan & Co. for the 2011 travel program. For more information e-mail: Leslie.Rose@wpaog.org.
Note: Individual travel brochures will be available six months prior to departure. All dates and prices are subject to change.
2010 Fall
Sicily, 8--18 October, from $3,095 Joint Academy Travel
River Life Along the Elbe, 8--16 October, from $2,895
2011 WPAOG Travel Program
Insiders Perspective of Rome
February 14-22, from $2,745*, plus air. NEW FEATURE! Watch the 10-minute webinar on You Tube.
Travel back in time with a walk through the Colosseum and Roman Forum, marvel at the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, and examine the amazing network of catacombs. Travel to Orvieto for a cooking class and the chance to explore this vibrant hill town. Delve into unexpected Roma with a special visit to Studio Cassio, which has restored ancient mosaics for over 100 years. In addition, travel to the ancient port of Ostia to view its impressive shrines and temples, all remarkably well-preserved. A unique program of planned excursions and free time, plus centrally-located accommodations for a seven-night stay, gives you the opportunity to discover the Eternal City's treasure trove of must-see sights at a relaxed price.
Cruise the Panama Canal
March 6-17, 2-for-1 pricing, from approximately $3,795* with free air from major gateway cities. Also receive a $500 As You Wish shipboard credit, per passenger, redeemable in the shops, spa, and lounges aboard.
Relax aboard the Six-Star Crystal Symphony as you set set sail from Caldera, Costa Rica. Marvel at one of the world's most impressive feats of engineering as the shop travels through the six locks of the Panama Canal. Journey on to Aruba, explore the luxury boutiques and shops of Marigot, St. Martin, admire the rugged coast, towering mountains and lovely beaches of St. Barths, and stroll across stunning white beaches of Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Steam into Miami for the conclusion of your trip!
Cruise to the Lesser Antilles
March 15-22, from $2,798 with FREE AIR from 22 major gateway cities. Space limited. Call for availability.
Join us for a seven-night cruise of the Lesser Antilles aboard the Six-Star, all-suite M.V. Silver Whisper of the Silversea fleet. Enjoy personal butler service, gourmet dining and included onboard gratuities. Ports of call include: Gustavia, St. Barts; St. John's, Antigua; St. George's, Grenada; Roseau, Dominica; and Basseterre, St. Kitts. A San Juan Pre- or Post-Cruise Option offered.
Waterways of Holland and Belgium
April 10-18, from $2,595, plus air.
Celebrate the beauty and spirit of Holland in springtime, when blooming tulips, daffodils and hyacinths stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore the fascinating history, rich artistic legacy and true character of life in the Low Countries while cruising aboard the deluxe M.S. Amadolce. Join the exclusive two-night Pre-Program Option in The Hague.
Sketches of Spain
May 19-30, approximately $3,745*, plus airfare and V.A.T.**
Travel through the most historic regions of northern Spain. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans and Moors--peoples who once called this land home and who cotnributed to the rich traditions and colorful culture of modern Spain. This special program begins in cosmopolitan Madrid with its stunning architecture, lively streets and renowned museums. Immerse yourself in the artistic and architectural masterpieces in Toledo; delight in charming Burgos; and tour the historic underground bodegas in Laguardia. Continue to Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. Visit Pamplona, long associated with the running of the bulls and the setting for Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Travel to the lovely town of Zaragoza before concluding in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Marvel at its highlights, including the architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
Treasures of China and Tibet
May 28-June 11, approximately $4,345*, plus airfare and V.A.T.**
Begin your journey in Beijing. Visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Explore the hutong areas for a glimpse of life in Beijing before the city's modernization. Continue to Xi'an to marvel at the famous Terra Cotta Warriors, then journey to Lhasa. Visit Jokhang Temple, an important pilgrimage site; Potala Palace, once the seat of the Tibetan government; Samye, the first monastery built in Tibet; and Yumbulagang Palace, constructed for Tibet's first king. Travel to Chongqing to see its giant pandas. Then board the Century Sky and cruise through the magnificent Three Gorges along the Yangtze River. Conclude your journey in cosmopolitan Shanghai, with visits to the Bund and Yu Garden.
Great Journey Through Europe
June 11-21, from approximately $3,495*, plus air.
Cruise along the fabled Rhine River about the deluxe vessel of the Amadeus Premium Fleet, ride aboard the three legendary railways and visit four UNESCO sites. Spend time in Heidelberg, Cologne and Strasbourg; travel through the Swiss countryside; and cross the backbone of Switzerland aboard the Gornergrat Bahn, the Glacier Express and a cog railway up Mount Pilatus. Amsterdam Pre-Program Option Offered.
Passage of Lewis & Clark
June 24-July 2, approximately $3,945*, plus airfare and V.A.T.**
In 1804 Merriweather Lewis and William Clark undertook a daring expedition to explore the resources gained in the Louisiana Purchase. Today you have the exciting opportunity to retrace part of their route in a level of comfort these brave leaders could only have dreamed about. Travel to Oregon's beautiful wine country from Portland. Marvel at the Bonneville Dam, an amazing engineering feat, and admire the sapphire blue waters of Bonneville Lake. Immerse yourself in Wild West history at Pendleton, and learn about the Walla Walla, Cayuse and Umatilla Native American tribes at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute. Board enclosed, high-speed jet boats for a thrilling ride in Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area, the deepest canyon in the country, and explore the lovely town of Walla Walla. Immerse yourself in local history at Astoria, the oldest American settlement on the Pacific Coast.
Cruising Alaska's Glaciers and the Inside Passage
July 7-14, from $3,558* with FREE AIR from 22 major gateways.
Join this magnificent cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, through the Inside Passage, to Seward, Alaska, aboard the Six-Star all-suite M.V. Silver Shadow of the Silversea fleet. Enjoy butler service, gourmet dining and included onboard gratuities. See Sawyer and Hubbard Glaciers and call at the historic towns of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Sitka. Vancouver Pre-Cruise Option and Denali National Park and Fairbanks Post-Cruise Option offered.
Danube River and the Cultural Treasures of Central Europe
July 14-27, from $3,495*, plus air.
This exclusive 14-day journey through Central Europe, once the realm of the Habsburg Emperors, features five UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cruise seven nights on the historic Danube River from Passau aboard a deluxe vessel of the Amadeus Premium Fleet with visits to Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; Spitz, Vienna; and Melk, Austria. Trip includes a deluxe motor-coach ride across the Czech Republic and into Poland where you will enjoy three nights in Prague and two nights in Krakow. A Munich Pre-Program and a Warsaw Post-Program are offered.
JAT -- Historic Reflections Cruise
August 15-26, from $3,799, 2-for-1 pricing for a limited time. FREE ROUND TRIP AIR from select cities.
Cruise on Oceania Cruises' luxury cruise ship Nautica with fellow service academy graduates for a true Mediterranean Odyssey! Ports of call include Barcelona, Marseille, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Amalfi/Positano, Sicily, Zakynthos, Santorini, Kusadasi, and Athens.
Waterways of Russia
September 4-14, from $3,595*, plus air.
Cruise for nine nights aboard the deluxe M.S. Volga Dream from Moscow to St. Petersburg and visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites. After spending the first night in Moscow, begin your cruise along the vast network of rivers, lakes and canals to St. Petersburg, with stops at Uglich, Yaroslavl, the 14th century monastery of Goritsky and the legendary open-air museum of Kizhi Island. Spend the last two nights in St. Petersburg and attend a specially arranged early opening of the Hermitage Museum. The magnificent sites along the historic waterways of Russia are enhanced through a series of expert-guided and educational tours, lectures, and activities.
JAT -- ACA Florence & Tuscany
September 20-29, from $2,920, plus air.
Tuscany is a region steeped in history and human achievement. Let the village of Cortona be your base as your travel throught the surrounding Tuscan hill country. In Siena, navigate narrow cobblestone streets lined with Gothic buildings, visit the magnificent Duomo, and stroll the Piazza del Campo. In the Umbria region, explore medieval Assisi, home to the exquisite Basilica of St. Francis, and Perugia, an ancient Etruscan city-state. Then, journey to tiny Montepulciano and the delightful town of Pienza. Conclude with two nights in Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, and experience its brilliant artistic and architectural heritage.
Normandy with Paris
September 22-October 1, from $3,045*, plus air and V.A.T.**
Discover the charm of France's Normandy region, a land of beautiful art, delicious cuisine and the famous Calvados brandy, picturesque villages, and idyllic countryside. Your exploration begins in the Honfleur, long a source of inspiration for artists, writers and musicians. Visit Monet's house at Giverny, and admire the peaceful gardens that featured so prominently in his paintings. Tour Rouen, then travel to Bayeux to see its renowned masterpiece, the Bayeux Tapestry. Visit Caen and its Memorial to Peace, then journey on to Omaha Beach. Your adventure concludes with a two-night stay in Paris.
French Alps and Provence
September 22-October 1, from $3,595*, plus air.
Experience the joie de vivre in provincial France on this unique 10-day journey through the timeless allure of Burgundy and Provence to the gem of the French Alps. Cruise for five nights along the Rhone River on the M.S. Rembrandt to Lyon, Avignon and Arles and enjoy three nights in charming Annecy. A two-night Aix-en-Provence "City of a Thousand Fountains" Pre-Program Option is offered.
Saxony Along the Elbe
October 10-18, from $2,995*, plus air.
Our nine-day journey captures the true essence of life in the Elbe River Valley. Embark aboard the M.S. Swiss Coral in Prague and cruise along "Saxon Switzerland". Explore medieval towns and two of Europe's most splendid concert halls; walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther in Wittenberg; enjoy enriching lectures and the exclusive Village ForumTM with local residents; taste local beers and observe porcelain artisanship in Meissen. Further explore the region's history and culture on the Prague Pre-Program Option in the "City of a Thousand Spires" and/or the Berlin Pre-Program Options.
*price based per per person, double accommodation.
**V.A.T. - value added tax
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