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| Great Faiths by Private Jet |
| Dates: March 18 – April 9, 2007 |
 Description: Experience centuries of religious traditions, treading the same pathways as pilgrims and martyrs. Our unique program, Great Faiths by Private Jet, allows us to visit some of the world's most sacred sites along with modern-day comforts. On this fascinating odyssey, discover the spiritual and cultural centers of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Shinto and Sikhism as we marvel at 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites and enjoy lectures by Professor John Esposito, co-author of National Geographic's Geography of Religion. Highlights include the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu Cities) and Memphis, Egypt and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Gîza to Dahshur.
Cost: $42,950 per person from Rome, based on double occupancy;
Single occupancy is an additional $2,700 per person (where available) Expedition includes:
- All hotel accommodations, meals with beverages including wine, group transportation, excursions and other group activities
- Transportation by private jet (or other conveyance) according to the itinerary, including meals, beverages, wine, beer and liquor on board the private jet
- Complete program of special events and activities
- Enrichment program of lectures and presentations by a team of experts
- Professional staff, including expedition physician, to assist you throughout the trip
- Bottled water at meals and on excursions
- Baggage handling abroad
- Gratuities to expedition staff, guides and drivers
- Amenities package, including the following: Overnight bag with wheels, expedition jacket, expedition dossier, combination luggage, backpack, flashlight, waist pack, disposable rain ponchos, luggage tags, and insect repellent/sunscreen.
Expedition does not include:
- Roundtrip airfare between home city and Rome
- Passport fees and visa charges
- Accident/baggage/cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, fax charges, taxis
- Liquor except as noted above
Contact: For more information, contact Usha Sellers, Program Director, in the Office of Alumni Relations at usha.sellers@tufts.edu
or 1-800-THE-ALUM (1-800-843-2586) or 617-627-5323.
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