The setting of this tour is Western Switzerland and the Burgundy area of France. We explore the latter part of the 15th century. The aspirations of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, were no less than to establish Burgundy as a kingdom, absorb France and become king. He expanded his territories, pillaged and burned his way to power until he encountered the Swiss. The young Swiss confederation, defended by its famous mercenary army, delivered resounding defeats at Grandson and Morat. Visits in this tour include Solutré, Fuisse and Beaune in Burgundy, as well as the Castles of Grandson and of the fortified walled city of Morat.  We also tour Lucerne, the birthplace of the Swiss confederation; marked forever by its association with the legendary 14th-century hero, William Tell. You’ll experience the spectacular scenery of Lake Lucerne gliding by lake steamer. An unique railway will take you to the summit of the 7,000-foot Mt. Pilatus for an amazing view of the region.  Although this tour has a historical theme, we’ve designed it to include plenty of fun, folklore, wine tasting, gourmet food and other delights. Welcome aboard.

To those of you who have participated in our "Studies Abroad in Switzerland" and "Studies Abroad in Europe" during the past 10 years, you will know us as Dr. G and Phyl. We’ve chosen the highlights of our past study tours and created this tour just for fun—no exams, no papers this time.  Fun and philanthropy, too; we’re raising money for the UGA Department of Anthropology. We would love to see y’all again.

For others joining us, we are Dr. Ervan Garrison, Professor of Geology and Anthropology, and Phyllis Pritchett de Martini, Swiss resident, tour coordinator, and proprietor of My Lady’s Manor.

To sign up for the "Chuck and Bill tour," contact

Dr. Ervan G. Garrison

Dept. of Geology or Dept. of Anthropology

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602

Tel: (706) 542-1475 /706-542-1097

Email: egarriso@uga.edu

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