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“…Caledonia, belovedare thy mountains.”

~ Lord Byron (1788-1824),

English Romantic poet, “Lachin Y Gair,” 1807

“Of all the small nationsof this earth, perhapsonly the ancient Greekssurpass the Scots intheir contribution tomankind.”

~ Sir Winston Churchill(1874-1965),

English statesman

“An architect should liveas little in cities as apainter. Send him to ourhills, and let him studythere what nature understands by a buttress, and what by a dome.”

~ John Ruskin (1819-1900),

English author and artist

“…[L]ake most fair setround with mountain-guards, Sweet birds,swift streams, eternalwaterfall….”

~ James Payn(1830-1898)

English author “Grasmere”

Dear Duke Alumni and Friends,

Join us as we embark on a delightful journey to the Scottish Highlands and the English Lake District. Delight in the ethereal beautyof the Scottish landscape and its fabled lochs, rivers and mountains.Immerse yourself in the stirring history of central Scotland and theHighlands with each step through storied battlefields, lofty castles and pastoral hamlets. Fresh air, open pastures and rugged beauty awaityou in England’s glorious Lake District. Experience the landscape thatinspired the artists and philosophers at the turn of the 19th century.

This journey will introduce you to the highlights of both regions. Expert guides will lead us on fascinating excursions that provide an in-depth look at the Highlands and the English Lakes. An informative educational series of talks by local experts, a hallmark of the Alumni Campus Abroad® programs, rounds out this exciting adventure.

As the Duke group grows in size, a Duke representative will be invited to join you to enhance this already rich educational travel experience. Space on this trip is limited. Make your reservations todayto avoid disappointment!

Forever Duke,

Beth Ray-Schroeder '83Director, Alumni TravelDuke Alumni Association

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Lake District National Park, England

Hadrian’s Wall

Rydal Mount

National Wallace Monument

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Bowness-on-Windermere

THE STIRLING HIGHLAND HOTEL

STIRLING

Located in the heart of Stirlingnear the castle, the hotel datesback to 1854 and originally wasStirling’s high school. There is aspa, fitness center, an indoorswimming pool and a squashcourt. Dine on traditional and international gourmet cuisine at Scholars Restaurant. Wi-Fi is available.

MACDONALD OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

The Macdonald Old England Hotel& Spa was a private residenceuntil 1745. Set on the shores ofLake Windermere, the hotel is apeaceful retreat. Enjoy lakeviewrooms and friendly, professionalservice. The hotel has a restaurantand a bar. There is a fitness center,indoor swimming pool and a spa.Wi-Fi is available.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Literature and the Lake District

A national park since 1951, England’s Lake District in Cumbria is a sprawling expanse of cool, clear lakes, flower-filled meadows,ancient woodlands, jagged mountains, uplands and fells. It is hometo more than 800 square miles of abundant wildlife and charmingvillages. Some land is privately owned, but landowners and park officials work closely to ensure that 1,800 miles of footpaths areopen to all visitors. The Lake District’s beguiling scenery is noted forinspiring the British Romantic poets at the turn of the 19th century.William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southeycame to be known as the “Lake Poets” for their body of work describing the idyllic surroundings. Other greats also interpreted thescenery into art, including Beatrix Potter, author of the childhoodclassic “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” Potter roamed the landscape as a child and illustrated the region’s insects, pets and fossils. In herlater years, she was devoted to conserving the natural resources ofthe region.

Accommodations• Five nights in Stirling, Scotland, at

the The Stirling Highland Hotel, afirst-class hotel.

• Five nights in Bowness-on-Windermere,England, at the first-class MacdonaldOld England Hotel & Spa.

Meals• Enjoy an extensive meal program,

featuring 10 breakfasts, five lunches andsix dinners. Tea or coffee is included withall meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties atlocal restaurants.

• Attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Reception and Graduation Ceremony followed by aFarewell Dinner.

Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers in the

Land program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfers are included.

Your Exciting Travel Program(For details, see the day-by-day itinerary.)• Informative educational programs,

presented by local experts, will enhanceyour insight into the region.

• Personal VOX listening devicesallow you to hear every word from your expert guides.

• All excursions:– Visit Stirling Castle.– Explore Trossachs National Park. See Loch

Lomond and cruise Lake Katrine.– See the highlights of Edinburgh.– Walk in the footsteps of the Roman

Legion at Hadrian’s Wall.– Visit the homes of writers Wordsworth,

Potter and Ruskin.– Cruise Lake Windermere, and visit

Castlerigg Stone Circle.– Cross England’s highest mountain passes.

Visit Muncaster Castle.

Many Included Extras• Consultation services of a dedicated

Passenger Service Representativeprior to departure.

• Services of an experienced Campus Director.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.• Complimentary travel wallet.

INCLUDED FEATURES

DAY TEN B | L

WESTERN LAKE DISTRICT

Excursion: High Adventure. The Lake District is home to winding Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the latter being the steepestroad in England. Journey through these passes,and stop at the ruins of Hardknott Roman Fort,built in the second century.Local Flavor: Stop at a traditional countryinn for lunch.Excursion: Wastwater and MuncasterCastle. Admire the view of Wastwater, England’s deepest lake. Continue to Muncaster Castle, built on the foundations of a first-century Roman structure, for a tour of this historic, and reputedly haunted, home.DAY ELEVEN B | D

Independent Exploration: Spend the dayat leisure enjoying this beautiful region.Tonight, celebrate your adventure with a Graduation Ceremony, followed by a FarewellReception and Dinner.DAY TWELVE B

Transfer to Manchester Airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

Note: Itinerary subject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking.

Included meals indicated each day as B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner.

Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Brantwood.Return to the hotel on the motor coach or takethe ferry across the lake and walk to the hotel.DAY NINE B | D

ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT

Educational Focus: Architecture ofthe English Lake District. Learn aboutthe architectural styles found in this region.Excursion: Lake Cruise and the Northern Lakes. Spend the day exploringthe Lake District. Begin your excursion on the shimmering waters of Lake Windermereaboard an iron passenger boat. Then enjoy a scenic drive past Rydal, Grasmere andThirlmere en route to Keswick. See the Ashness Bridge and Surprise View for a panoramic view over Skiddaw. Visit CastleriggStone Circle, a monolithic monument built4,000 years ago. Continue to Grasmere Villageto visit the cemetery where WilliamWordsworth is buried before stopping for afternoon tea and a taste of the famous localgingerbread at the Wordsworth Hotel.Independent Exploration: Enjoy sometime at leisure in Keswick.

and pass through The Scottish Borders, thesouthernmost region of Scotland. Visit theRoman Army Museum and ruins of a Roman fortof Vindolanda. Spend some time walking alongHadrian’s Wall, the barrier built to keep thenorthern barbarians from invading the southernpart of the island. Enter the county of Cumbriafor an introduction to the English Lake District.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch near Hadrian’s Wall.Upon arrival in Bowness-on-Windermere, checkin to the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.DAY EIGHT B | L

Educational Focus: The English LakeDistrict. Learn about the history of this beautiful region of northern England.Excursion: Literature and the Lakes.Depart for Rydal Mount, William Wordsworth’sfamily home. Stroll through his 4-acre garden,originally designed by Wordsworth himself.Enjoy a private poetry reading before continuingto picture-perfect Tarn Hows. Next, visit the medieval village of Hawkshead, whereWordsworth studied at the 15th-century grammar school. Continue to the village of Coniston, home of writer Arthur Ransome. VisitBrantwood, home of Victorian writer JohnRuskin. Visit Hilltop Farm, a site of thick woodsand three lakes that once belonged to “PeterRabbit” author Beatrix Potter.

DAY FIVE B

EDINBURGH

Excursion: Edinburgh. One of Europe’smost distinguished capitals, Edinburgh fosteredthe 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment. Famous for its architecture, this world-class cityhas splendid medieval structures in historic OldTown and Georgian buildings in the New Town.Journey along the Royal Mile in Old Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle and High Street. See the Forth Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth.Enjoy lunch at leisure in Edinburgh.Educational Focus: Meet the People.Learn about daily life in Scotland during a discussion with residents of Stirling.DAY SIX B | D

STIRLING

Educational Focus: Scotland Today.Discuss current Scottish politics and events.Independent Exploration: The rest of theday is at leisure.Dinner is served at the hotel.DAY SEVEN B | L | D

SOUTH TYNE VALLEY, ENGLAND |VINDOLANDA | BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Excursion: The Scottish Borders,Roman England and Hadrian’s Wall.Enjoy a scenic drive from Scotland to England,

UNESCOThe Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, theForth Bridge and the Frontier of the RomanEmpire at Hadrian’s Wall are UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program.

DAY ONE

Depart for Edinburgh, Scotland.AAProvided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY TWO D

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND | STIRLING

Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to Stirling andthe Stirling Highland Hotel.A

Local Flavor: Indulge in a traditional afternoontea at the hotel while you meet fellow travelers.Enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner, a haggisceremony and a Highland dance performance.DAY THREE B | L | D

STIRLING

Educational Focus: Medieval Scotland.Learn about the storied history of Stirling and thepersonages associated with the area, includingWilliam Wallace and Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots who reigned from 1306-1329.Excursion: Stirling. Discover the majesty ofStirling Castle. Throughout history, this castle haswitnessed fierce battles and endured at least 16sieges. Explore the castle, its gardens, the GreatHall and Chapel Royal. See the National WallaceMonument, built to honor freedom fighterWilliam Wallace, famous for leading the resist-ance during the Scottish Wars of Independence.Visit the site of the Battle of Bannockburn whereRobert the Bruce defeated the English to gainScottish independence in 1314.Independent Exploration: Spend sometime exploring on your own.Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at a Stirling restaurant that features locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.DAY FOUR B | L

LUSS | THE TROSSACHS

Excursion: Loch Lomond, the Trossachsand the Pathways of Rob Roy McGregor.Journey to the town of Luss on the “bonnie, bon-nie banks of Loch Lomond.” Continue throughAberfoyle and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park,which stretches from Loch Lomond into theheart of the Trossachs. Climb aboard thesteamship Sir Walter Scott for a cruise on LochKatrine, made famous in Scott’s narrative poem,“Lady of the Lake.”Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at a lakesiderestaurant.

rom deep glacial lakes shrouded inmist to heather-covered Highlandhills, Scotland has always been home

to epic adventure. Through the ages, an intricate blend of cultures, including thoseof the Picts, Celts, Vikings and Normans, haveintermingled like the weave of a tartan. Explore the rugged Scottish countryside before continuing to the picturesque EnglishLake District, where the bucolic countryside,scenic peaks and tranquil lakes inspired someof England’s greatest writers.

F The unique, value-added features ofAlumni Campus Abroad® programs deliver an outstanding educational travel experience.

• Carefully selected hotels withcomfortable accommodations are perfect for exploring the region’srenowned landmarks and off-the-beaten-path treasures while providingopportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture and lifestyle.

• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize your travel experience.

• An extensive meal plan is seasoned with traditional specialties.

• Meet the People opportunities allow you to interact with local residents and gain personal insight into their everyday lives.

• Knowledgeable guides lead your excursions and local experts present insightful educational lectures.

• An experienced Campus Directorensures attentive service for the duration of your stay.

• All gratuities for excursion guidesand drivers are included.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

>Discover Scotland’s spectacularnatural beauty from the wild Highlands to the Trossachs.

>Visit two of Scotland’s noblefortresses, Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle.

>Cruise Loch Katrine aboard thesteamship Sir Walter Scott.

>Walk in the footsteps of Britain’sRoman conquerors at Hadrian’sWall.

>Visit the homes of some of England’smost beloved writers.

>Admire the rugged scenery while traversing England’s highestmountain passes.

Alumni Campus Abroad® Advantages

Optional Excursion(Available at an additional cost).On Day 6, join an optional excursion to St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf and home of Scotland’s oldest university. See the highlights of the city before enjoyingtime at leisure.