Beat cabin fever in 2021 and join us
for an NCE travel adventure!
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Virtual Information Sessions
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Learn all about NCE's 2021 trips at our virtual information sessions. NCE Travel Director Samantha Mandel will show pictures and bring the trip itinerary to life as only she can do. She'll also review all trip logistics. There will be plenty of time to ask questions at the end.
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Travel Dates: July 27-August 6, 2021*
*Dates may shift slightly depending on the announced start of Scotland's Fringe Festival.
Travel with community members to bonnie auld Scotland, a land of history, nature, and Highland charm! With its soulfully beautiful scenery, fascinating history & castles, down-to-earth people, vibrant cultural scene, and scrumptious whiskey distilleries, Scotland is a hidden gem. Our trip will be perfectly timed in case you want to extend for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Trip Highlights:
- Must-see Scottish castles
- Guided tour in Edinburgh
- Otherworldly scenery on the Isle of Skye
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Guided tours of historical sites such as Culloden Field, ancient Clava Cairns, crannogs & more
- Walks or rides through picturesque lochs & glens
- Scrumptious whiskey distillery tours
- Sheepdogs (Aww!)
- Finish your tour in Edinburgh just in time for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which features artistic performances from all over the world!
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Travel Dates: August 18-26, 2021
Join your fellow community members for a not-to-be-missed guided tour of the Icelandic Ring Road! This odyssey will include opportunities to drink in stunning natural sights and beauty, partake in Iceland’s fascinating culture, heritage, and delicious food, and see many geological features that can only be found in Iceland. For those who are interested, we will hold a pre-class on Icelandic sagas and basic Icelandic.
Trip Highlights:
- Reykjavik
- Mid-Atlantic Ridge (where two continental tectonic plates meet)
- Puffin viewing on the Westman Islands
- Glaciers (including accessible hikes)
- Volcanic crater views, up close and personal
- Geysers & hot springs
- Magnificent fjords
- Historical sites such as the Althing, the oldest parliament in Europe
- Horseback Riding with the Eldhestar
- Chance to meet locals
- Spa time at Vök Nature Baths & Blue Lagoon
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Travel Dates: September 17-25, 2021
Travel with community members to Croatia, one of the world's most up-and-coming travel destinations. Enjoy sun-drenched beaches along the Dalmatian coast and atmospheric Roman ruins set along the aquamarine waters of the Adriatic. Croatia's world-famous national parks feature a pristine natural beauty that is hard to beat. Combined with fascinating architecture, a thriving cultural scene, excellent wine, mouth-watering cuisine, and a fascinating history, there is something here for everyone!
Trip Highlights:
- Idyllic boating trips along the seacoast
- Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach time (all optional)
- Wine-tasting at local vineyards
- Samplings of local delicacies in various bucolic locales
- Expertly guided tours of Roman ruins, including Emperor Diocletian's 4th-century palace & ancient Roman capital of Zadar
- Croatia's scenic jewels: Plivitce Lakes
- Croatia's marvelous cities of Dubrovnik, Split, & Zagreb
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