Getaways
Chateau de Courtomer in Normandy, France
Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 5:00amDetails:
Package Includes
Airport transfers
Flight
Welcome reception
All meals
Adult beverages
5 day trips
Entrance fees
All the comforts of home!
- Chateau was completed in 1789 on the eve of the French Revolution
- Located on an old Roman road leading through Normandy
- One of the rare estates where many of its old buildings still remain intact: a glaciere, spring house, Orangeri, two little chapels, stables
where racehorses were bred, many farm buildings, and a17th-century Protestant chapel
- Situated on 300 acres of private park, woodlands, pasture and fields
- A short bike ride or walk away is the Village of Courtomer, offering artisanal cider, an open-air fresh market, Calvados shop, and a brick oven boulangerie
- The entire structure of the 17,500 sq ft residence has gone through extensive renovations since 2005, retaining the charm and style of France’s elegant past
- Two hours from the D-Day Beaches in Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel, the Chateaux of the Loire, Paris and many other unique monuments of France’s fascinating history and culture
Five day trips are planned - The Beaches of Normandy, Mont, St.Michel, Giverny, Local Villages tour and the Loire Valley of the Chateaux circuit.
- Travel Insurance is not included but is highly recommended
Cost
$4,295 per person
$1,000 non-refundable deposit required to secure room.
$1,000 due Januray 31, 2017. Balance due by June 1, 2017.
Contact: Senior Center Inc Travel - 434 974 6538
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center
New England and Cape Cod
October 8, 2017 - October 15, 2017Details:
Autumn Foliage in New England and Cape Cod
featuring Martha’s Vineyard and Mount Washington Cog Railway
Enjoy the tranquil backroads of Vermont, the monumental mansions of Rhode Island, gingerbread cottages of Martha’s Vineyard, and the history of Boston while taking in the best autumn colors New England has to offer.
-13 Meals (5 dinners, 1 lunch and 7 breakfasts)
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center
Seminar in Berlin
October 22, 2017 - October 30, 2017Details:
Senior Center members here is an opportunity to travel to Berlin for a tour that intends to illustrate the richness, complexities and problems of German cultural and political history. Our tour features daily lectures, visits to major sites, museums, churches monuments, neighborhoods, parks and nearby Potsdam. The faculty instructor will be Gordon m. Stewart - Professor Emeritus, Department of German, University of Virginia and Olli faculty member. Call Senior Center, Inc Travel to book your reservation. (434) 974 6538 Space is limited and capacity controlled.
Members only.
Location: Senior Center
Ireland
November 8, 2017 - November 18, 2017Details:
Ireland - Coast to Coast
featuring a two-night stay at the Abbey glen Castle
From its bustling, historic capital of Dublin to its quaint villages, Ireland is yours to explore. Visit the scenic countryside of Killarney and the historic Blarney Castle. The beauty of the Connemara surrounds you and is the perfect setting for your two-night castle stay. Experience all that Ireland has to offer.
-17 Meals (9 breakfasts and 8 dinners)
Please call the travel office at 434.974.6538 for details and costs.
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center
Royal Caribbean International - Grandeur of the Seas
December 9, 2017 - December 21, 2017Details:
A Southern Caribbean Holiday Getaway aboard Royal Caribbean International - Registry - Bahamas. We will spend 12 night Southern Caribbean Cruise to St. Thomas, Antigua, St, Kitts & Nevis and St. Maarten. Trip includes round-trip transportation, all meals, entertainment, port fees and taxes, Travel insurance is recommended. Gratuities are not included. Book your trip today by calling the travel office at 434-974-6538
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center
YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETONS AND MT RUSHMORE
June 14, 2018 - June 23, 2018Details:
Tour Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks. Watch Old Faithful erupt in natural wonder. Tour historic mining towns and discover treasures of the Old West. Trip includes: Transportation from Charlottesville to Dulles International Airport, Round trip airfare out of Dulles, 13 Meals, Travelers Protection Plan and much more!
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center
Fee: free
SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE
September 9, 2018 - September 22, 2018Details:
Experience the culture, history and beauty of four African Countries. Experience history in Johannesburg and amazing safari adventures in Kruger, Hwange and Chobe National Parks. Stand in awe at nature’s supreme masterpiece- Victoria Falls, and relax on a spectacular sunrise cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Discover the best of these four countries on this South African safari and adventure. Trip includes: Transportation from Charlottesville to Dulles International Airport, Round trip airfare out of Dulles, Inter country airfare in Africa, 24 Meals, Travelers Protection Plan and much more!
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center
CLASSIC ITALY BY RAIL
October 29, 2018 - November 7, 2018Details:
For centuries it was the center of civilization, and Italy continues to fascinate with historic cities, majestic vistas and hill towns frozen in time. Experience the visual delights and marvel at the historic sites as you travel through Italy on this amazing tour! Trip includes: Transportation from Charlottesville to Dulles International Airport, Round trip airfare out of Dulles, 11 Meals, Travelers Protection Plan and much more!
Open to all.
Location: Senior Center