Special Travel Opportunities
The Osher Institute at the University of Richmond has developed a series of domestic and international travel opportunities for Osher members. Details are listed below.
Osher travel opportunities require all travelers to be Osher members, including spouses and guests. Memberships may be purchased for as little as $75/year. If you have questions regarding this requirement or general questions, please email OSHERtravel@gmail.com.
Questions regarding trip details should be forwarded to the travel provider listed in the trip details below.
2023 Travel Opportunities
-
October 25 - November 2: Burgundy & Provence River Cruise
Premier World Discovery welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day river cruise to Burgundy and Provence, France, featuring 7 nights aboard the Amadeus Provence. Review the detailed itinerary from Premier World Discovery for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: October 25–November 2, 2023
Rates
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, with booking discount: $4,795-$6,295 (depending on cabin)
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, no booking discount: $4,995-$6,495 (depending on cabin)
- Single occupancy supplement: Add $1,200-$2,400 (depending on cabin)
Rates are per person and subject to change.
Highlights
- Beaune tour with Hotel-Dieu & Burgundy wine tasting experience
- Mâcon walking tour
- Lyon city tour
- Avignon walking tour with Avignon Palace of Popes
- Arles walking tour with Roman amphitheatre
Cities and Ports
- Lyon
- Mâcon
- Beaune & Burgundy
- Chalon sur Saone & Tournus
- Avignon
- Arles
- Le Pouzin
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- 7 night cruise in outside cabin
- 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Tour manager
- Wine & beer with dinners
- Welcome & farewell dinners
- Wifi onboard
- English speaking ship staff
- Baggage handling
- International air taxes/fees & port charges
- Hotel & ship transfers
-
SOLD OUT! November 29 - December 7: Switzerland & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
This opportunity is sold out!
Premier World Discovery welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day trip to Switzerland and Christmas Markets on the Rhine. Review the detailed itinerary from Premier World Discovery for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: November 29–December 7, 2023
Rates (vary by deck category)
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, with booking discount: $3,995-$5,395
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, no booking discount: $4,195-$5,595
- Single occupancy supplement: Add $1,000-$5,395
Rates are per person and subject to change.
Highlights
- Lucerne Walking Tour
- 6 Night Rhine River Cruise aboard the MS Imperial
- Strasbourg City Tour & Christmas Market
- Speyer Walking Tour & Christmas Market
- Rüdesheim & Rhine River Gorge
- Koblenz Walking Tour & Christmas Market
- Cochem Walking Tour
- Reichsburg Castle, Wine Tasting & Christmas Market
- Cologne Walking Tour & Christmas Market
- Gala Farewell Dinner
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airfare from RIC
- 1 Night Hotel in Lucerne, Switzerland
- 6 Night Cruise in Outside Cabin
- 18 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners)
- Professional Tour Director
- English Speaking Ship Staff
- Regional Wines & Beer with Dinners
- Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- Int’l Air Taxes/Fuel/Port Charges
- Baggage Handling at Hotel/Ship
- Roundtrip Hotel/Ship Transfers
- Wifi Onboard
2024 Travel Opportunities
-
January 24 - February 1: Colorful Costa Rica
Premier World Discovery welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day trip to colorful Costa Rica.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
- Review the presentation slides for additional details about the trip.
Note: UR Travel Insurance is not available for domestic travel.
Dates: January 24–February 1, 2024
Rates
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, with booking discount $3,399
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, no booking discount: $3,425
- Single occupancy supplement: Add $725
Rates are per person and subject to change.
Highlights
- San Jose
- Poas Volcano National Park
- Coffee Plantation Visit
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Sarchi Artisan Village
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Selvatura Park & Hanging Bridges
- Butterfly Garden & Hummingbird Gallery
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Carara National Park
- Orchid Garden Tour
- Jungle Crocodile Safari Cruise
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airfare from RIC
- Int’l Air Departure Taxes, Fuel & Fees
- 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners
- Professional Naturalist Tour Director
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Hotel Transfers
- Admissions per Itinerary
- Comprehensive Sightseeing
- Baggage Handling at Hotels
Available Extension
Add an optional 4-day extension to the Tortuguero National Park. Extension fee of $625 per person double occupancy applies. Review the itinerary for details.
-
March 11-16: Cuba Discovery
Premier World Discovery welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 6-day discovery trip to Cuba.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
- Review the presentation slides for additional details about the trip.
Dates: March 11-16, 2024
Rates
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, with booking discount $4,475
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, no booking discount: $4,574
- Single occupancy supplement: Add $625
Rates are per person and subject to change.
Highlights
- Museum of the Revolution
- Old Havana Walking Tour
- Artist Jose Fuster
- Cigar Factory Tour
- Colon Cemetery
- Havana Club Rum Museum
- Hemingway’s Farm
- Habana Compas Dance Group Performance
- Old Style Classic Car Club
- Nacional Hotel Tour
- Pinar Del Rio & Vinales Valley
- Tobacco Farm & Farmhouse Visit
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airfare from RIC
- Air Departure Taxes & Fees
- Cuban Health Insurance
- 5 Nights Hotel Accommodations
- Bilingual Cuban Tour Guide
- Premier Tour Director
- 12 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- People to People Interactions
- Admissions per Itinerary
- Baggage Handling at Hotel
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Hotel & Airport Transfers in Cuba
- Gratuities for Hotel Porters, Wait Staff at included Meals, Local Step on Guides and All “Support for the Cuban People” Visits & Interactions
Does not include Cuban travel visa required for U.S. citizens. Cost is $110 per person. Cuban-born passengers require a difference visa process and additional costs.
-
April 18-26: Spotlight on the French Riviera
Collette welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day spotlight on the French Riviera.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: April 18-26, 2024
Rates
- Cost per person, double occupancy: $3,749
- Cost per person, single occupancy: $4,449
- Cost per person, triple occupancy: $3,719
Rates are per person and subject to change. Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance of $449 per person.
Highlights
- Nice, France
- Food Tour & Tasting
- Nice Flower Market
- Monaco
- Monte Carlo
- Grasse
- Fragonard Perfumery Workshop
- Cannes
- Saint-Honorat Island & Wine Tasting
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- St. Paul de Vence
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- Air taxes & fees/surcharges
- Hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodations
- 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Admissions per itinerary
-
June 15-23: Spain’s Costa del Sol & Madrid
Collette welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day discovery tour of Spain’s Costa del Sol and Madrid.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: June 15-23, 2024
Rates
- Cost per person, double occupancy: $3,999
- Cost per person, single occupancy: $4,449
- Cost per person, triple occupancy: $3,969
Rates are per person and subject to change. Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance of $449 per person.
Highlights
- Málaga
- Choice on Tour: Málaga Alcazaba or Picasso Museum
- Marbella
- Sentenil de las Bodegas
- Ronda
- Home-Hosted Lunch
- The Alhambra
- Madrid
- Segovia
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- Air taxes & fees/surcharges
- Hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodations
- 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Admissions per itinerary
-
FILLED - July 2-13: Croatia & Its Islands
This tour is filled and has a waitlist.
Collette welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 12-day discovery tour of Croatia and its islands.
- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: July 2-13, 2024
Rates
- Cost per person, lower deck, double occupancy: $5,999
- Cost per person, main deck, double occupancy: $6,449
Rates are per person and subject to change. Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance of $599 per person.
Highlights
- Zagreb
- Stone Gate
- Šibenik
- Cathedral of St. James
- Krka National Park
- Split
- Choice on Tour
- 7-Night Adriatic Cruise
- Trogir
- Bol
- Hvar
- Biševo Blue Cave
- Vis
- Korcula
- Mljet National Park
- Slano
- Dubrovnik
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- Air taxes & fees/surcharges
- Hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodations
- 20 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- Admissions per itinerary
-
August 9-17: Colorado Rockies
Collette welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day tour of the Colorado Rockies.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: August 9-17, 2024
Rates
- Cost per person, double occupancy: $3,399
- Cost per person, single occupancy: $4,299
- Cost per person, triple occupancy: $3,349
Rates are per person and subject to change. Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance of $349 per person.
Highlights
- Denver
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Colorado National Monument
- Grand Junction
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Museum of the Mountain West
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO)
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- Garden of the Gods
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- Air taxes & fees/surcharges
- Hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodations
- 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Admissions per itinerary
-
September 22-28: Utah’s Mighty National Parks
Premier World Discovery welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 7-day trip to Utah’s Mighty National Parks.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
- Review the presentation slides for additional details about the trip.
Note: UR Travel Insurance is not available for domestic travel.
Dates: September 22-28, 2024
Rates
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, with booking discount $3,525
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, no booking discount: $3,525
- Single occupancy supplement: Add $1,150
Rates are per person and subject to change.
Highlights
- Arches National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Canyonlands by Night Cruise
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Scenic Byway 128
- Colorado National Monument
- Monument Valley
- Monument Valley Scenic Drive Tour
- Lunch at Goulding’s Lodge
- Goulding’s Museum & Trading Post
- Colorado Wine Tasting
- 5 Night Stay in Moab, Utah
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airfare From from RIC
- 6 Nights First Class Hotels
- 10 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
- Professional Tour Director
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Admissions per Itinerary
- Comprehensive Sightseeing
- Baggage Handling at Hotels
- Hotel Transfers
-
October 15-23: Culinary Journey through Tuscany
Premier World Discovery welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 9-day Culinary Journey through Tuscany, featuring 7 nights in the Chianti region.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
- Review the presentation slides for additional details about the trip.
Dates: October 15-23, 2024
Rates
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, with booking discount: $4,575
- Total cost per person, double occupancy, no booking discount: $4,675
- Single occupancy supplement: Add $700
Rates are per person and subject to change.
Highlights
- 7 Night Stay at single hotel in Chianti
- Truffle Demonstration & Tasting at a Tuscan Estate
- Florence Walking Tour
- Academy Gallery & the Statue of David
- Pasta Making Cooking Class
- Winery Tour & Tasting
- Pecorino Cheese Tasting
- Music & Wine Experience with a local Sommelier at a Farmhouse in Montalcino
- Sienna Walking Tour
- Dinner at Tuscan Farmhouse & Winery
- San Gimignano
- Gelato Tasting
- Lunch at a local Farmhouse famous for Saffron
- Lake Trasimeno Boat Excursion
- Island Maggiore with Lunch & Wine
- Full Day at Leisure to Relax or Explore on Your Own
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- Nights First Class Hotel
- 17 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 6 Dinners
- Professional Tour Director
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Admissions per Itinerary
- Comprehensive Sightseeing
- Baggage Handling at the Hotel
- Hotel Transfers
-
December 12-16: New York City
Collette welcomes the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond to a 5-day tour of New York City during the holidays.- Review the detailed itinerary for deadlines, deposits and more information.
Dates: December 12-16, 2024
Rates
- Cost per person, double occupancy: $3,299
- Cost per person, single occupancy: $4,099
- Cost per person, triple occupancy: $3,269
Rates are per person and subject to change. Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance of $199 per person.
Highlights
- Greenwich Village
- Wall Street
- Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- 9/11 Memorial
- 9/11 Museum
- Broadway Show
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from RIC
- Air taxes & fees/surcharges
- Hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodations
- 5 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Admissions per itinerary
Insurance Policy
The University of Richmond purchases an international travel insurance policy that provides benefits to Osher members who travel on University-sponsored programs. The policy is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company, with assistance services provided by ACE’s travel assistance partner, AXA. For more details, review the complete Summary of Benefits.
The following are major features of the international insurance.
| Benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medical Expense Benefit for covered accident or sickness | Up to $100,000 |
| Medical Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains | 100% of covered expenses |
| Security Evacuation | Up to $100,000 |
| Trip Cancellation due to disabling injury, sickness or death | Up to $5,000 |
| Personal Liability | $100,000 |
| Travel Assistance Services | Available 24 hours per day |
This summary above is provided for quick reference and does not take the place of or alter the policy’s conditions, exclusions and other terms.
Upon enrolling in an international program, you will be provided a Summary of Benefits document that further details the policy’s benefits, coverage, definitions, terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations.
For questions regarding coverage, please contact Keesha Trim, Director of Risk Management and Insurance.