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TRIPS & TOURS

PLEASE NOTE: Requests to drop or change a trip must be made at least two business days prior to the date of the trip. No credit will be applied if it is requested in less than two business days. Any and all costs that have been made by the Stuhr Center/THPRD (admissions, transportation, etc.) are not refundable if a trip is canceled by the participant.

Hot Time Summer in the City
Enjoy this mystery trip by visiting our famous gardens, fountains and eateries. Enjoy lunch, then head off to explore the great outdoors. If you guess every spot right, you will win a prize! (Linda Jo)
ES17607 W 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
7/9 $40

Willamette Jet Boat and Lunch at Wilf's
Are you feeling adventurous? How does an enjoyable afternoon on Oregon's Willamette River sound? It's thrilling and scenic.Once we have enjoyed our jet boat excursion, we will head over to Union Station in Portland for a wonderful lunch at Wilf's. Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES17610 Th 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
7/17 $48

Cannon Beach Lunch and Shopping
We start off with a scenic drive to Cannon Beach and enjoy a lunch at one of the great seafood restaurants there. In the afternoon, we will shop downtown. Trip includes lunch, gratuities, transportation and lunch. (Ann)
ES17603 W 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
7/30 $45

Lunch at Suttle Lake Lodge
By popular demand, we are heading back to scenic Suttle Lake Lodge. This little jewel is tucked away into the woods surrounded by pristine Suttle Lake. The drive up to the lodge is full of beautiful Oregon scenery, and of course, when traveling with the Stuhr Center, you're going to enjoy good company. Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES17611 F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8/1 $46

Mount St. Helens
Travel north to Mount St. Helens and all its wonders. We will visit interpretive sites and have lunch before returning to the center. Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities, snack, admissions and escort. (Ann)
ES17601 F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8/8 $45

Mystery Trip
Over the river and through the woods to...? Today you get to guess where we may be heading for a wonderful afternoon lunch. I'll give clues along the way and treats for correct guesses. What a fun way to spend a summer afternoon, enjoying the scenery with friends. Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES17612 W 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
8/13 $36

Historic Astoria
We'll visit historic Astoria, enjoy a walking tour, and of course have a delicious lunch. Trip includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and admission. (Ann)
ES17604 Th 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8/21 $45

Beautiful Beaches
This trip will head south to the Oregon beaches with lots of scenery on our way. We will travel towards Newport with a stop for lunch at Whale Cove Inn and exploration. We'll have a day at the coast with miles of beautiful beaches at each turn. There's nothing like August on the Oregon Coast. (Linda Jo)
ES17608 Th 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8/28 $55

Southern Italy and Sicily
September 11, 2008
Join the Stuhr Center for this amazing trip to Italy. Glorious art, classic Greek and Roman antiquities and ruins, centuries-old hilltop villages, fine wine, and great Italian food are all part of this 12-day journey exploring both the well-known and hidden treasures of Southern Italy and Sicily.

Following a two-night stay in Rome, see the 2,000-year-old city of Pompeii that was frozen in time by a volcanic eruption. Your vacation highlights include southern Italy's breathtaking Amalfi Coast, Naples, Sorrento, the Calabria region, the gardens of Taormina, Mt. Etna Volcano National Park, Agrigento, and the Valley of the Temples.

Your journey ends in Palermo, with its lovely squares and an eclectic mix of architectural styles. Sip Sicily's famous sweet, dark wine during a wine-tasting and tour of a local Marsala winery. Amid soft, cooling ocean breezes and almond trees, explore the ruins of ancient temples dedicated to Zeus and other mythological Greek gods and goddesses in the Valley of the Temples in the coastal city of Agrigento, one of the most important archeological sites in the world. Stories of ancient Roman life are told in the impressive collection of Roman mosaics at the Villa Casale while a local expert interprets Palermo's mix of Moorish, Norman and Spanish architecture.

You'll enjoy six nights on the island of Sicily, known as the crossroads of civilization. For more information or to be sent an itinerary, please call the Elsie Stuhr Center, 503/629-6342.
COST: $4,135 pp/double, $4,105 pp/triple, $4,685 single

Cajun Holiday in New Orleans
November 30 - December 5, 2008

Experience an old fashioned Creole Christmas at the Hermann-Grima House and watch a special demonstration of holiday baking. Enjoy breathtaking holiday displays throughout the historic home and garden at Bellingrath, where the magic of Christmas comes to life.

A scrumptious and elegant lunch awaits you at the world famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant. Spend each night of your tour in the heart of the French Quarter amid the sounds of jazz, streetcars and steamboats. Enjoy an exciting jazz revue on famous Bourbon Street at The Maison Bourbon.
Visit St. Louis Cemetery #3, one of New Orleans' oldest and most intriguing cemeteries. Board the Steamboat Natchez for a river cruise from the heart of the French Quarter.
COST: $1,349 pp/double, $1,729 pp/single, $1,319 pp/triple

Spain's Classics (Featuring Lisbon, Portugal)
March 26 - April 7, 2009

Price includes round trip air from Portland (OR) International Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges of $370 (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers. Not included in price is cancellation/waiver insurance.

Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal, where quaint farming villages, cork and olive tree plantations dot the landscape. We'll enjoy this vibrant capital city and end our evening with a welcome dinner. Our next day, we will tour the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo's Monastery, and Tower of Belem. We'll top off the day with dinner including local cuisine, wines and Fado music.

On day four, our tour will encompass the City of Fatima, the Batalha Monastery and quaint towns of Nazare and Obidos. This day we head through the countryside of Portugal and Spain to Madrid, the capital city of Spain. We will tour this historic town visiting the Prado Museum, then in the afternoon we will travel to Toledo the capital of "medieval Spain until 1560. We will enjoy the magnificent Gothic cathedral and 14th century synagogue of El Transito with a stop at the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco's masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz. Our next day will include the Moorish city of Cordoba with our evening ending in Seville, considered Spain's "cultural capital."

In Seville, we will see Columbus' tomb, the ornate cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower. A walking tour of the quaint old Danta Cruz quarter will feature bright flowers, white washed buildings and winding streets. A local flamenco dancer will entertain us during our lunch in Tapas. This will warm you up for that evening's authentic flamenco show, where you'll have reserved seating.

Next we will travel along the peaceful Sierra Nevade to Granada for a tour of the world famous Alhambra. In Granada, we will view the rolling hills dotted in olive groves enroute to the Mediterranean coast to the city of Valencia. Valencia is a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves and known for its vibrant nightlife. We will have a chance to tour Valencia to view the highlights of this historic city, which include the ornate 14th century Serranos Tower and imposing 15th century Quart Tower.

From Valencia we will end our tour with two nights in Barcelona. Barcelona one of the most vibrant and lively cities in Spain.Our tour showcases Las Ramblas Blvd, the most famous in Barcelona. It is dotted with bird and flower staffs. We'll also see Columbus Monument, Parc Montjic, Antonio Gaudi's "La Sagrada Familia", Parc Guell and the unconventional Casa Mila building. On our last evening we will gather for a farewell dinner before we return home the next day.

Per-person Rates: Double $3,999; Single $4,799; Triple $3,969