The James Madison University Lifelong Learning Institute is thrilled to offer two over-night trips for our members in 2026. 

Please consider reserving your spot SOON, as space is limited for both trips! 

Join us on a journey to Malta and Sicily, legendary Islands nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel through timeless Sicilian and Maltese towns. 
 
Soak up the island ambiance of Malta with a 4-night stay in Sliema and delve into Maltese culture during a tour of a traditional limestone village. Visit the famous walled city of Medina. Ascend the sides of Mount Etna in off-road vehicles. Visit a family-owned organic herb farm and enjoy a lunch flavored with delicious aromatic plants.  Stay in a resort in the Ragusa Countryside. In Siracusa, explore the ruins of the ancient Greek colony.  

This trip involves a lot of walking, so it is not suited for LLI Members with mobility concerns.  

Price: 

Additional Details:

• 15 meals included in price

• AARP members get an additional discount.  

• There will be an additional nominal fee for the bus to and from Dulles airport.  

• Airfare is not included in the prices but can be booked through Tuner Travel.  

How to Sign up!

• Call Turner Travel at (540) 433-2438 and identify yourself as a JMU LLI member 
• Do NOT call the JMU LLI office as we do not handle trip registration or payment 

You must be an LLI member for 2025-2026 to sign up for the trip.

Please ensure you are registered by visiting our website jmu.edu/lli. Click “Membership and Course Registration” and follow the steps to verify registration.

The LLI staff and the LLI Travel Committee will contact you with all necessary information as the travel date approaches! 

Join fellow JMU LLI members on a trip to the Low Country on this 6-day, 5-night trip to Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, SC! This trip will include a guided trolley tour of Savannah with Hop-On/Hop-Off Privileges, a tour of gorgeous Beaufort, SC, “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands," plus a visit to Parris Island. Enjoy an evening Show at the famous Savannah Theatre, a guided tour of St. Simon Islands, a part of Georgia's Golden Islands, and a guided tram tour of Jekyll Island, a barrier island that was once a secluded retreat for the very wealthy. Then we'll drive up the road a piece to spend the night in Charleston, SC, where we'll take in the historic views from a harbor cruise.  

Price: 

Additional Details:  

• Coach travel to all locations is included 

• 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included 

• Show tickets are included 

• Travelers can leave their car at The Wishing Well parking lot at no cost 

How to Sign up!

• Call The Wishing Well at (540) 908-2333 and identify yourself as a JMU LLI Member. 
• Follow the Wishing Well's payment instructions
• Confirm registration using this link: Savannah and Charleston Registration Form

You must be an LLI member for 2025-2026 to sign up for the trip.

Please ensure you are registered by visiting our website jmu.edu/lli. Click “Membership and Course Registration” and follow the steps to verify registration.

The LLI staff and the LLI Travel Committee will contact you with all necessary information as the travel date approaches!