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Pirate Voyages


The East Carolina Alumni Association travel Program, Pirate Voyages, provides opportunities for alumni to cultivate their passion for learning through travel. We hope that your experience with Pirate Voyages provides a valuable service and an occasion for you to connect with fellow Pirate alumni, to reconnect with the resources available at ECU, and to enrich your understanding of those who share our world.

We have partnered with AHI Travel and Go Next to offer you opportunities to travel the world with fellow Pirates at affordable rates. Our partners at AHI Travel and Go Next are leaders in the travel industry and you can expect your trip to be professionally and efficiently handled. Destinations and itineraries have been chosen by our travel partners based upon many years experience traveling the world. Attentive and knowledgeable tour directors will handle the details of your trip so you may spend your time immersed in the best that travel has to offer. Our goal is to have all of our alumni travelers feel that their connection to East Carolina was enhanced by their travel experience.



If you are a member of the Alumni Association you can take advantage of special members exclusive benefits for these excursions.  If you are not a member, join today online or by calling 800-ECU-GRAD. Thank you for your support of East Carolina University and her Alumni Association!

Current available Voyages:

HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
Waterways and Canals of Holland and Belgium

April 1-9, 2012
  • Cruise the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard the exclusively chartered ship.
  • Take part in Floriade 2012, an extraordinary botanical festival celebrated every 10 years.
  • Experience the medieval architecture and unique ambience of Belgium with visits to beautiful Bruges and Antwerp.
  • Visit the fascinating Delta Project, a tribute to Holland’s 2,000-year battle against the sea.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the home of the International Court of Justice at the renowned Peace Palace in The Hague.
  • Stroll through the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s most expansive and stunning floral display, where 70 acres of tulips and hyacinths bloom each spring.
View the trip brochure

To make a reservation, click here or call AHI Travel at 800-323-7373.
   



 

TUSCANY CORTONA

October 10-18, 2012
  • Spend seven nights in the ancient Etruscan city of Cortona, wonderfully situated in the heart of Tuscany and the inspiration for the book Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes.
  • Explore the tranquility of Assisi and the graceful Gothic ambience in Siena.
  • Marvel at the architectural wonders of Renaissance Florence.
  • Experience the prodigious medieval history in Perugia, the well-preserved jewel of Umbria.
  • Learn the essence of Tuscan cooking—the incomparable blend of olive oil, sun-ripened tomatoes and herbs—at a demonstration by the chef of the award-winning Restaurant Tonino.
  • Visit a winery in the Montalcino area for a private wine tasting.
Complete details

To make a reservation, click here or call AHI Travel at 800-323-7373.
   




 

ISLANDS OF ANTIQUITY: ATHENS TO ATHENS

October 15-30, 2012
  • Included excursions in most ports of call.
  • Exclusive guaranteed airfare taxes and fuel surcharges included — a current value of $550 per person.
  • Cruise the storied Mediterranean Sea during a 12-night voyage to Greece and Turkey.
  • Explore Athens during a two-night stay at a luxurious hotel on Syntagma Square.
  • Delve deep into ancient history during an informative lecture series presented by scholars and other experts.
  • Pursue your own interests during leisure time in several ports.
  • Enjoy an informal cruising experience without sacrificing a high level of service, excellent dining choices and a multitude of amenities.
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To make a reservation, click here or call AHI Travel at 800-323-7373.
   



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