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Arizona

Art and Earth: A Cultural Exploration of Tucson

Program No. 25146RJ

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An aerial view of the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, showing academic buildings and a central lawn with mountains in the background.

A sign for Saguaro National Park stands in the Arizona desert surrounded by yellow wildflowers and towering saguaro cacti against a rocky hillside.

Two chefs lead a cooking demo in Tucson, Arizona, exploring the food and culture of this UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Tall saguaro cacti stand across the Sonoran Desert landscape in Arizona’s Saguaro National Park under a soft, twilight sky.

A close-up of red fruit growing on a prickly pear cactus in the Sonoran Desert landscape of Tucson, Arizona.

The historic red brick Old Main building in Tucson, Arizona, stands behind tall palm trees and desert landscaping under a clear blue sky.

Tall saguaro cacti dot a steep, rocky mountain slope against a vibrant blue sky in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona.

Sabino Creek flows through large boulders in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by the rugged mountains and Saguaro cacti of the Sonoran Desert.

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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 17, 2027.

Meet the group at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown in Tucson, AZ

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 23, 2027 in Tucson, AZ at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

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Tucson International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is between 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 9 miles .

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Cost: Costs vary with traffic. Prices subject to change.

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Available at the lower level outside Baggage Claim (second island); Costs vary with traffic.

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Tucson International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is between 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 9 miles .

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Tucson International Airport

The estimated travel time from the last location is between 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 9 miles .

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Program Departure Airport

Tucson International Airport

The estimated travel time from the last location is between 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 9 miles .

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Cost: Costs vary with traffic. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Program Arrival Airport

Tucson International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is between 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 9 miles .

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Arrival day is on 10/17/2027.

Meet the group at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown in Tucson, AZ.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 23, 2027 in Tucson, AZ at Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

There is parking available at the hotel; there is a daily fee for parking (contact hotel for current rate). Check-in at the hotel before parking vehicle to receive driving directions to parking.

Directions

From I-10 Westbound to Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown Tucson

Take the I-10 W to the Downtown/Congress St Exit (Exit 260), head east on Congress Street, then turn left (north) onto 6th Avenue, and the hotel will be on your right at 222 S 6th Ave, near the Convention Center.

From I-10 Eastbound to the Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown Tucson

Take the I-10 West to exit for downtown, exiting at Country Club/Broadway, heading towards Congress or Cushing, then locate the hotel near downtown attractions like the Tucson Convention Center or 6th Avenue.

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