Lehigh Alumni Travel Program
Upcoming Travel Calendar: 2025
October 25 – November 8, 2025
Delight in a special 15-day exploration of Italy’s prized southern climes. Based in Taormina, your small group experiences Sicily’s intriguing cultural heritage, including Agrigento’s remarkable “Valley of the Temples.” After a Mt. Etna excursion, enjoy lunch at a family-run farm. Tour Matera’s ancient cave dwellings and Alberobello’s medieval white-washed houses. Discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South.” Highlights of a four-night Sorrento stay include evocative Pompeii, a Neapolitan cooking lesson, an Isle of Capri excursion, and a breathtaking Amalfi Coast drive. Explore Rome independently with an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.
December 2 - 10, 2025
Embrace the joyous Old-World holiday spirit in Germany and France on a seven-night, first-class Rhine River cruise! Explore enchanting, festive markets decked out for the holidays with twinkling lights and shop for handmade treasures. Stroll through charming medieval towns, enjoy a special musical performance in Heidelberg’s romantic old town, and taste delicious seasonal treats. Plus, customize your journey with a choice of excursions, such as wine tastings, culinary tours, or cultural experiences, in the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, and Düsseldorf.
Upcoming Travel Calendar: 2026
January 12 - 23, 2026
Set off on exciting safaris in Tanzania’s most breathtaking nature reserves on this soul-stirring adventure! Be awed by majestic wildlife at close range in Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks and marvel at thousands of animals roaming in glorious Ngorongoro Crater. On this active journey, enjoy nine nights at first-class properties, including safari lodges and a tented lodge, plus the expertise of professional safari guides and a Travel Director.
March 3 - 13, 2026
Experience paradise on Earth as you cruise the idyllic islands and motus of French Polynesia. Explore the spectacular history, rich culture, and unique topography of Tahiti and its neighboring islands on a luxury itinerary that includes a 7-night cruise aboard the small ship Star Breeze. Choose optional excursions at an additional cost to curate your own adventure.
April 21 - April 30, 2026
Experience the allure of sailing the sparkling Mediterranean under the billowing white sails of the Wind Spirit, a yacht with ocean views from every suite or stateroom. Immerse yourself in the best of the French and Italian Rivieras on our exclusive cruise itinerary, from Barcelona to the legendary Cote d’Azur and on to such iconic destinations as Monaco, Portofino, and Cinque Terre.
May 16 - 27, 2026
Embark on an exhilarating European adventure steeped in storied history, grand architecture, and breathtaking scenery on this fabulous 12-day, 11-night itinerary featuring a deluxe river cruise plus an unforgettable Swiss getaway. Discover the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle as you wind past storybook towns, terraced vineyards, and forested hills crowned by castles. Marvel at the sweeping grandeur of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
August 15 - 22, 2026
On this unforgettable 7-night cruise from Juneau, Alaska, to Vancouver, British Columbia, sail through the magnificent, pristine Inside Passage. Aboard Star Seeker, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship, immerse yourself in cultural traditions and eye-popping scenery. Marvel at the spectacular vistas of forested hills, snowcapped mountains, and calving glaciers. Look for whales, sea lions, seals, and raptors, even foraging bears and moose along the shoreline.
August 19 - September 2, 2026
This leisurely 15-day small group exploration of Italy’s varied northern regions, from the romantic Lake District and dramatic Cinque Terre to beloved Tuscany, the majestic Dolomites, and canal-laced Venice, offers a refreshing perspective on a well-known land. Savor a longer stay in wondrous Venice with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
October 16 - 25, 2026
Embark on a one-of-a-kind, eight-night cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon aboard a deluxe, exclusively chartered small ship, stopping to visit seven spectacular cities! Encounter Mediterranean Valencia, Moorish Granada, and Tangier’s exotic Moroccan markets. Be awed by breathtaking Cap Spartel and witness the legendary Rock of Gibraltar. Explore the ancient Andalusian cities of picturesque Lagos and alluring Seville. Plus, make a photo stop at Ponta da Piedade’s stunning jagged coastline!
November 4 - 5, 2026
On this exclusive land and sea voyage, assume the role of explorer, retracing the bold travels of Darwin and Magellan in southern Chile, a landscape still virtually untouched more than a century after the first European settlers. From sweeping pampas grasslands to magnificent glacier‑studded fjords and the legendary Tierra del Fuego archipelago, experience the extremes and contrasts of Patagonia, with its breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife.
November 7 - 15, 2026
Seek the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights on this unique, 8-night land journey. Encounter Iceland’s Golden Circle, cosmopolitan Reykjavík, delightful harbor towns, and more. Immerse yourself in the incredible landscapes and rustic splendors of Iceland, including guided evening excursions to search for the aurora borealis.
Meet Our Travel Partners
Lehigh offers unique travel opportunities to alumni, helping to maintain and strengthen their connection with each other and Lehigh University. Travelers can broaden their historical and cultural knowledge alongside their peers while making memories that will last a lifetime. Explore our sponsored trips to destinations in Africa, Europe, and South America.
