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Switzerland Today! T I R E 2 A z Reserve your trip to Switzerland today! t i r e 2 A o Send to: Cal Discoveries Travel . g Dear Alumni and Friends of Cal, d C d o a r e , Cal Alumni Association LAND PROGRAM M Trip #:7-22574W t t a . N d Tucked into the cultural and geographic heart of Europe, Switzerland is an alpine idyll that stirs the soul. See the D s r I t r #1 Alumni House d t o o S i a A n s Berkeley, CA 94720-7520 majesty of Switzerland’s landscape unfold before your eyes on this journey through its blissful meadows, crystal lakes and P a P w e m . t July 21-31, 2016 r r y Phone: 510.900.8222 Toll Free: 888.225.2586 S broad vistas. S . e P a P E-mail: [email protected] U H As we discover Switzerland by train, bus, boat and foot, the tranquil beauty of this amazing country will take your breath ! Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) away. Enjoy stays in the jet-set resort town of St. Moritz and lovely Villars-sur-Ollon. Staying in two regions of Switzerland e Full Price Special Savings Special Price* gives you opportunities not only to explore the country but also to visit sites in Italy and France. Experience the scenic (1) _____________________________________________________________ m Title First Middle Last Bernina and Glacier Express railways, routes so impressive part of each has been designated as a UNESCO World i $4,245 $250 $3,995* t Heritage site. e _____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth Cal Class Year This unique Alumni Campus Abroad program takes your adventure a step further with a lecture series featuring expert f i *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. local speakers and exclusive opportunities to Meet the People. 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