Join us for a trip to Italy!

The next stop for the Meredith Alumnae Travel Program is Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Rome.

Join Meredith on a tour that will highlight history, culture, religion and, of course, Italian cuisine.

A fluent tour guide will accompany the Meredith group throughout the trip. Locations visited include Pompeii and Herculaneum,

Vietri sul Mare, Positano, Sorrento and Rome. Special hosts from the college include: President Maureen Hartford and Dr. Jay Hartford, Vice President for Academic Programs Allen Page and Barbara Bullard Page '54

Highlights include:

• In both Pompeii and Herculaneum, pending permission, gain special private access to ancient houses that are closed to the public.

• In Vietri sul Mare, visit the private studio of a leading local ceramist. This town is internationally known for its historic ceramics trade, and is also home to our luxurious hotel.

• Tour the exotic gardens of the beautiful Villa Rufolo in Ravello, known for its stunning architectural beauty and pristine views.

• Visit the impressive Reggia di Caserta, Italy’s largest royal palace.

• By special arrangement, attend a private opening of Rome’s Palazzo Colonna, home to a stunning art gallery and beautifully frescoed ceilings in the Appartamento Principessa Isabelle.

• Attend an optional concert at Renzo Piano’s City of Music complex.

Program Dates: June 30-July 8, 2008

Costs: $5,495 Land and Air Package ($795 Single Supplement, $800 Air Credit)

Tour price is per person based on double occupancy, with a minimum of 25 paying participants. Payment for the trip is due by May 1, 2008.

Contact Hilary Allen at allenh@meredith.edu or (919) 760-8751 with any questions.