USI alumni and friends trip to explore the magic of Italy

University of Southern Indiana alumni, their families, and the general public are invited to explore the magic of Italy through the "Reflections of Italy" tour in 2016. The trip, part of the Alumni Travel Program offered through the USI Alumni Association, is set for June 15-24, 2016, and registration is still open for a limited time.

The 10-day tour explores the cities of Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice, Assisi, Perugia and Milan. Participants will travel the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside; explore medieval hill towns and visit the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi; see hot glass transformed into exquisite art on Murano Island; visit the famed city of Venice for two nights; and conclude their journey in Milan.

Other highlights of the trip include exploring Siena's narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and the historic Piazza del Campo; a tour of Florence showcasing the cultural treasures of the "Cradle of the Italian Renaissance"; a visit to one of Chianti's treasured wineries, including a medieval castle; a day in the breathtaking region of Umbria, including the cities of Assisi and Perugia.

The "Reflections of Italy" tour, booked through Collette Vacations and Lifestyle Tours, will depart from Evansville Regional Airport. Cost from Evansville is $5,049 per person, double occupancy, plus taxes. Proceeds from alumni travel fund scholarships for USI students.

For more information, contact USI Alumni and Volunteer Services at 812-464-1924, alumni@usi.edu or visit www.collettevacations.com/link/676040. To make a reservation, contact Ken Meyer or Tracy Wilson at Lifestyle Tours by phone at 812-682-4477. Space is limited.