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December Holiday Road Scholar Programs

The Center for Educational Adventure is leading three Road Scholar Programs in December 2013.  They are Program # 19020: New Year's in Atlanta, Program # 20693: New Year's in Charleston, and the brand new Program # 21206: Christmas in Charleston.

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Road Scholar at Trinity College

We offer a wide variety of different cultural experiences and educational programs in cities throughout Italy for adults of all ages and small groups. We invite you to come travel with us and study the art, history, music, culture and society of Italy from antiquity to the present.

Trinity College has been a program provider for Road Scholar (formerly known as Elderhostel) since 1983, with the first program held in Rome. Programs last one to two weeks and are a combination of in-classroom and on-site lectures, field trips, excursions and extracurricular activities.  Visit the Road Scholar website for more information about their global offerings.

We also organize programs for school, affinity, and extended family groups.  If you’re interested in planning a trip for your own group or have questions about our offerings through Road Scholar, please contact us at [email protected] .

Explore Trinity’s offerings in the Road Scholar catalog:

--> The Best of Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice -->

Learn about three great Italian cities as you visit Rome’s preserved ruins, explore Renaissance architecture in Florence and discover the renowned cathedrals and cuisine of Venice

--> Cinque Terre, Carrara and Medieval Hill Towns -->

Explore the Cinque Terre — the Italian Riviera’s colorful villages carved above the Mediterranean Sea — and learn about medieval life, Michelangelo and the history of nearby Lerici.

--> La Dolce Vita: The Italian Lakes of Como, Garda and Maggiore -->

Learn the story of the Italian Lakes Region as you voyage to iconic islands, savor renowned cuisine, visit the museum home of “Oetzi the Iceman” and explore unique villas and gardens.

--> Treasures of Sicily -->

Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of Sicily as you learn about important archaeological sites, ancient towns, historic monuments and savor a meal on the slopes of Mt. Etna.

--> Beyond the View: The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento -->

Explore the ruins of Pompeii, enjoy a cooking class in Sorrento, see the gardens that inspired Wagner’s Parsifal and revel in the sites as you take a deeper look at the Amalfi Coast.

--> Italy: Classic Tuscany and the Treasures of Florence -->

Explore medieval villages, discover Renaissance architecture, visit ancient marble quarries and savor renowned wine and cuisine as you learn the timeless story of Tuscany and Florence.

--> Italian Extravaganza: Rome, Florence and Venice at Their Finest -->

With top instructors and ample time, discover Italy’s incredible art, architecture, history, food and more in three of the world’s most spectacular cities – Rome, Florence and Venice.

--> Roaming Rome: The City of the Seven Hills -->

Become an expert on the Eternal City on an adventure that combines the insight of local scholars with a flexible schedule and city-center lodging ideal for self-led discovery.

--> Independent Venice: Art, Culture and Canals -->

Discover the timeless beauty, architectural grandeur, world-class cuisine and unparalleled cultural legacy of Venice with local experts and plenty of time on your own.

--> Independent Florence: From Medieval to Modern Culture -->

Florence has served as an inspiration to residents from Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo. Experience its magic for yourself as you explore on your own and with experts.

--> Christmas in Rome -->

When in Rome, celebrate Christmas as the locals do. Enjoy the Christmas markets, marvel at the Sistine Chapel, and explore the grand monuments of the city’s past and present.

--> Christmas in Assisi -->

‘Tis the season for musical performances, great works of art, expert lectures and traditional Umbrian cuisine on this holiday celebration in Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis.

--> New Year's in Florence -->

Ring in the New Year in Florence, enjoying traditions of cuisine, culture and art as you learn about Renaissance architecture and the region’s fascinating history.

--> New Year's in Sorrento -->

Experience New Year’s in Sorrento, a picturesque town on the gorgeous southern coastline of Italy. Celebrate the holidays as you learn Italian history and culture from local experts.

--> Under the Tuscan Sun: Italian Adventures With Your Grandchild -->

Under the Tuscan sun, you and your grandchild will create memories that will last a lifetime as you discover amazing art, learn some Italian and explore ancient ruins together.

--> Under the Tuscan Sun: Italian Adventures With Your Family -->

Under the Tuscan sun, you and your family will create memories that will last a lifetime as you discover amazing art, learn some Italian and explore ancient ruins together.

--> The Magic & Mythology of the Amalfi Coast With Your Grandchild -->

Immerse yourself in the ancient history and traditions of Sorrento, Italy, all while making lasting memories with your grandchild.

--> The Magic & Mythology of the Amalfi Coast With Your Family -->

Immerse yourself in the ancient history and traditions of Sorrento, Italy, all while making lasting memories with your family.

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Explore Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

• Ride the ferry to Madeline Island (the only inhabited island in the chain) to explore Big Bay State Park with its pristine barrier beach and boardwalk
• Delve into the history of shipwrecks near the Apostle Island in an expert presentation by the retired director of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center
• Hear some great tales of how the locals survived in the early years in this beautiful but sometimes harsh environment

50 plus, Education / Learning

On the Home Front in Vicksburg, Key to the Confederacy

• In Jackson, learn how “Chimneyville” was burned four times by Federal troops in the 1860s, and visit the old capitol and The Oaks, two of only a few buildings to survive the fires
• Discuss the Vicksburg military campaign in antebellum Cedar Grove, built in 1840 and home to original furnishings and remnants of the siege, including a Union cannon ball embedded in the wall
• Explore the Vicksburg National Military Park, one of the largest such parks in the nation, highlighted by a field trip to the U

Independent Venice: Power and Beauty

Venetian Lagoon, Venice

• An exceptional opportunity to visit St
• Mark’s Basilica at night, when its beauty can be experienced without crowds
• Cristina Gregorin, author of “Venice Master Artisans,” gives you a fascinating look at traditional Venetian crafts including Carnival masks
• Revel in a Vivaldi concert performed on prestigious original instruments by the chamber music ensemble Interpreti Veneziani

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

Italian Extravaganza: Rome, Florence and Venice at their Finest

Borghese Gallery, Colosseum, Forum, Rome, Sistine Chapel, Venice

• Enjoy two hour private visit to the Sistine Chapel and an evening concert in Venice
• Reserved entrance times to major museums: the Colosseum, the Borghese Gallery, the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David, the Doge’s Palace in Venice and more
• Savor a vineyard lunch in Chianti in the Tuscan countryside

Spring Training Baseball with the Boston Red Sox

• Attend up to four practice games with a chance to see your favorite Red Sox players
• Meet with baseball experts, retired players and umpires as you discuss the rules, regulations, heroes and legends
• Explore baseball’s early beginnings, including the history of the former Negro League in the early 1880s

City Walks: Exploring Stockholm’s Neighborhoods

• At the Östermalm Saluhallarna (food halls), an expert in Swedish cuisine guides a tasting of local specialties such as

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Ultimate Opera: Two Productions at the Met

New York, York

• Attend two performances of notable operas, and take a field trip to explore Lincoln Center
• Enjoy presentations by professionals such as singers, an opera director, conductor, chorus master or historian (as available)
• Study selections from great operas, and enjoy a private demonstration-performance with an outstanding professional singer

Beyond Red Square: An In-Depth Exploration of Western Russia

Armory Museum, Kos, Moscow, St. Petersburg

• Discover historic architecture and authentic culture in Russia’s Golden Ring towns
• Ride an overnight train from Moscow to St
• Petersburg in the grand tradition of Russian travel
• Enjoy a traditional meal in a Russian family’s private “dacha” outside St

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I am scheduled to take a trip in May to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Two weeks ago I phoned the Road Scholar to see if they had received my health and info form. I couldn't remember if I had mailed it. The representative said the travel group handling the tripEducational Travel Consultants, would immediately get back to me. After a week of not hearing, I phoned again and this time the service rep said the group was probably far too busy to phone me back but she would forward the message again. After over two weeks, I still have not received a reply to what I thought was a simple question.If they cannot deal with this, how can they efficiently handle a 12 day trip? I am worried.

Why don't you try contacting ETC yourself? Here is their phone #

800-247-7969

I tried ETC a few months ago with a question on buying tickets to cultural events when we were there and they never answered. I left a message a week ago and have received no reply.This week I will phone Road Scholar again for the third time. My concern is that I will get a frantic phone call from somebody a few days before we leave saying that they have not received my form and that I will have to go to great trouble to get something to them. This does not seem like a good way to run a trip

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