The Extended Trips Committee in partnership with the Calvin Alumni Association presents
several trips for your
consideration.
Northern European Art Tour
May 20–31, 2013
During our twelve-day journey, explore the great cities of London, Paris, Bruges & Amsterdam. In addition to visiting the British Museum in London, the Musée du Louvre in Paris and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, there will be opportunities to visit Gothic cathedrals and other architectural gems. Most days will include free time for independent activities.
Host
This tour will be directed by Calvin alumnus and professor, Henry Luttikhuizen. Henry has taught art history at Calvin for over twenty years and regularly lectures for CALL courses. Henry holds a Ph.D from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville and is a specialist in Late Medieval and Northern Renaissance art.
Trip Highlights
Overnights in London, Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam.
Visits to some of Northern Europe’s greatest art museums and works of architecture including:
- London —British Museum & National Gallery of Art
- Paris—Notre-Dame, Ste. Chapelle, the Louvre and d’Orsay
- Bruge s—Groeningemuseum and St. Janshospitaal
- The Netherland s—17th c. Dutch Masterpieces at the Frans Hals Museum and the Rijksmuseum
Information
Tour cost: $4,495 per person from Grand Rapids, Mich.
Complete tour itinerary: tour brochure (.pdf).
Calvin travel programs are open to Calvin alumni and friends: non-alumni spouses, Calvin parents, and any friends of Calvin are welcome to participate.
Canadian Rockies
September 21-30, 2013
Our tour, led by John Apol, will include a Calgary city tour, Banff National Park, Sulpher Mountain, Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Chateau Lake Louise, Maligne Lake Cruise, Yoho National Park and many more gorgeous locations!
Itinerary
Complete tour itinerary can be found on the tour brochure (.pdf).
Cost
Tour cost is $3250 per person and includes air transportation (from Grand Rapids), deluxe motorcoach transportation, hotel accomodations for nine nights, breakfast daily plus four dinners, services of professional tour leader, gratuities to your driver, tour manager and local guides.
Calvin travel programs are open to Calvin alumni and friends: non-alumni spouses, Calvin parents, and any friends of Calvin are welcome to participate.
Pilgrimage to Israel • In the Light of Jesus
March 11–23, 2013
*This trip is FULL. A waiting list is being formed.*
Led by Pastor Bill Vanden Bosch '69 & Lyn Vanden Bosch '70
"In the Light of Jesus" is planned as a “disciple’s pilgrimage.” Visit sites from Jesus’ life and ministry in Galilee, in the Jordan Valley and in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and along the way grow in faith and in following Him.
Since a number of sites in Israel are only fully accessible on foot, participants must be prepared to walk an average of five miles per day. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding this, please feel free to contact us.
For complete tour itinerary and registration form, see the tour brochure [PDF].
Questions about travel arrangements should be addressed to Witte Travel at groups@wittetravel.com (616-957-8113 or 800-469-4883).
See the Vanden Bosch's site for information and photos from past tours—this tour will be similar to their past tours. Pastor Vanden Bosch is also happy to answer questions at william.vandenbosch@gmail.com, (231) 452-6101 (home), or (616) 826-1927 (cell).
Questions?
For more tour information – and printable itineraries – please visit www.calvin.edu/travel »
