Dreaming of your next big adventure? Let Southwestern Illinois 麻豆APP Programs and Services for Older Persons help make it a reality! Plan to attend the Travelogue program on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville.
The meeting will highlight the following excursions:
Iceland Explorer 鈥� June 3-9, 2020
Discover picturesque landscapes created by volcanoes and glaciers, and learn about Viking heritage. The seven-day, six-night trip includes roundtrip airfare from St. Louis, motorcoach transportation, eight meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, five nights lodging, hotel transfers, travel insurance, baggage handling and a professional tour director. A valid passport is required.
Highlights of the adventure include visiting several museums such as , and . Also, view the , one of the biggest waterfalls in the country; swim in a geothermal pool in the center of a large lava field called the ; explore ; view hot springs and mud pots; explore five original Viking ships from the 11th century and visit , an ancient site and home to Iceland鈥檚 president. Taste 鈥溾�� which is cooked using the heat from geothermal activity; learn Viking history and culture; and much more.
The cost starts at $4,739 per person, based on double occupancy.
Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Cruise 鈥� Sept. 29 through Oct. 6, 2020
Have you been dreaming of tropical sands, coral reefs and island blue water?
Join PSOP for a journey to explore five islands and all the MV Galapagos Legend cruise ship has to offer. This unique excursion is jam-packed with things to do and features something for everyone. The eight-day, seven-night trip includes roundtrip airfare from St. Louis, round trip motorcoach transportation, 17 meals, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, roundtrip airport transfers, two excursions per-day, professional tour director, baggage handling and a travel protection plan. A valid passport is required.
Highlights of the activities include visiting the 鈥渕iddle of the world鈥� in Quito, Ecuador; snorkeling; viewing land iguanas, giant tortoises, pelicans, sea lions, penguins and other sea and wildlife, plus the flightless cormorants, found only in Isabela Island;. Also, visit a pirates hideout; view stunning volcanic landscapes; visit , one of the most significant examples of Spanish Baroque architecture in South America; swim with sunfish and sea horses; visit a black volcanic beach and a red sand beach; and much more.
Also enjoy the naturalist MV Galapagos Legend cruise ship, a luxury vessel which offers all the amenities of a large cruise liner without sacrificing the intimacy of a small sailing craft. The luxurious Legend is equipped with five decks, mouth-watering dining options, a swimming pool, a library, exercise equipment, international phone/fax/internet, 24-hour pay medical service, the most technologically advanced safety system in the archipelago and much more.
The cost starts at $7,555 per person, based on double occupancy
For more information or to reserve a seat to the Travelogue program, contact Group Travel Specialist Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.