Activities and Travel – Trips
Travelogue
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Keep Tuesday, August 27 open and join us at PSOP (201 N Church St., at 1:30 p.m. to learn more about our March 2025 Tulips and Rhine Castles River Cruise and our February 2025 trip to Cuba. Please call 618 -234-4410, ext. 7020 to let Nancy know you are coming!
World Religions
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Have you ever thought about another’s religious background, or wanted to know the history about other people’s religions? Now is your time! Linda Koenig takes us to a Hindu Temple to learn Hindu beliefs and customs; Learn about Buddhism at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple; visit Daar ul Islam Mosque; among others. A kosher lunch will be served. Cost is $112 per person. Please state if you want a corned beef, pastrami or turkey sandwich, with slaw or potato salad. Deadline for reservations is August 20.
A Culinary Journey Through Tuscany
September 24 – October 2, 2024
In conjunction with the SWIC Foundation Department, taste your way through Tuscany! Wine tours, walking tours, museums, a boat tour across Lake Trasimeno, and food, food, food! Included is 7 nights in one hotel, 16 meals, air from St. Louis, and more! Cost is $5199 per person double, and $5899 for a single. Contact Nancy for a brochure.
Irish Splendor
November 7 – 14, 2024
In conjunction with the SWIC Foundation Department. Enjoy one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Tour Trinity College and Christ Church during our city tour; visit the Blarney Stone. Drive the stunning Dingle Peninsula to the Cliffs of Moher and enjoy a glass of Whiskey with your overnight stay in a Castle! Price includes 9 meals, air from St. Louis, and sightseeing as shown. Cost is $4963 for a single, $4463 per person for a double, and $4433 per person for a triple. Deadline for reservations is August 20, 2024. contact Nancy for a brochure.
Cuba Discovery
February 24 – 29, 2025
Highlights include Classic Cars and unique architecture, walking tours and Hemingway. Sample rum, visit a tobacco farm, and enjoy a winery! And SO MUCH MORE! Price begins at $5657 per person and includes air from STL, 12 meals, 5 nights hotel, entrance fees as per brochure, and more. Contact Nancy for a brochure.
Tulips and Rhine Castles River Cruise
March 26 – April 4, 2025
Begin your adventure in Zurich and finish in Amsterdam. Highlights include walking tours, UNESCO Heritage Sites, castles, wineries, and of course, MILLIONS OF TULIPS! Space is limited. Contact Nancy for a brochure. Pricing starts at $6199 per person. These cruises sell quickly, so get your reservation in soon!
New Orleans & Cajun Country
November 2 – 8, 2025
In conjunction with the SWIC Foundation Department. Highlights include the French Quarter and Café du Monde, a river cruise, the New Orleans School of Cooking, and see the Antebellum Mansions of Natchez. Also, experience the Acadian country and visit world famous Avery Island! Cost is $4169 per person, double. Deadline for reservations is July 17, 2025. Contact Nancy for a brochure.
In the Works:
Save these dates: Montreal & Quebec Christmas Markets, December 1-6, 2025
For more information on any of these trips, call Nancy at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 or 314-436-3128, ext. 7020 or email Nancy Bauer at Nancy.Bauer@swic.edu
All day trip fees include escort, motor coach, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. Confirmation letters will be mailed about a week prior to the event. If cancellation is received seven working days or less to the start of the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given.