Travel the World with the FSU Alumni Association
Explore the world with fellow Noles. The Florida State University Alumni Association invites you to experience culturally rich travel destinations hand-selected with FSU alumni and friends in mind. Our highly-respected travel partners take care of our tour planning and logistics so all you have to plan on is enjoying your trip.
We have selected world-class guided tours for our travel program. Each remarkable itinerary offers an opportunity to visit iconic destinations, sample authentic cuisine and truly experience the local culture. We hope you will join us.
Travel Destinations
The Galapagos Islands
February 1 - February 8, 2022
Join fellow alumni and friends as we explore the Galapagos Islands. Designated the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, the Galapagos Islands have been described as a “unique living museum and showcase of evolution.” They are home to a fascinating array of wildlife inhabiting an unspoiled ecosystem, living in harmony with their human visitors.
Egypt and the Ancient Nile
February 19 - March 1, 2022
Discover why the marvels of ancient Egypt have drawn visitors for millennia on this dynamic 11-day expedition to its most important sites, featuring a cruise down the Nile River and stays at five-star luxury accommodations. Follow in the footsteps of royals and dignitaries who have been guests of this majestic property on the banks of the world’s longest river. Enjoy a tranquil and intimate travel experience and cherish awe-inspiring moments of rare stillness inside Egypt’s most celebrated monuments.
Greece Island Hopper
March 31 — April 10, 2022
Hop around the Islands of Greece with fellow Noles. Take a peek into 15th century BC at the excavation site of Akrotiri, discover the picture-perfect village of Oia on Santorini, and admire the view from the Acropolis, home to the legendary Parthenon.
Death Valley, Yosemite and the Great Parks of California
May 21 — May 28, 2022
Join us on a transformative journey into the sublime, sprawling wilderness of California’s national parks. With more national parks in the Golden State than anywhere in the nation, it’s home to some of our most iconic natural wonders—the highest waterfalls, largest trees, and one of the deepest canyons.
Canadian Rockies by Train
May 26 — June 3, 2022
Travel by train through the beautiful Canadian Rockies with your fellow alums. You will experience the beautiful city of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour, witness spectacular views on your VIA Rail train ride, and drive the unforgettable Icefields Parkway.
Spain’s Classics
June 3 — June 14, 2022
Join us in Spain as we explore Madrid's Prado Museum to view masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya and others. Feel the energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville. And enjoy an FSU exclusive as we have dinner on our Spain campus!
Discover Southeast Alaska
July 1 — July 8, 2022
Join us for a summertime expedition through some of nature’s more secluded landscapes as we discover the remote inner reaches of Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the 76-guest Chichagof Dream. Enjoy the agility and flexibility of small-ship travel, up-close encounters with wildlife, stunning scenery, and cultural experiences. Capture the sight of whales breaching next to your boat, bears fishing along the shoreline, and eagles looking down from their nests—all part of nature’s amazing show.
Discover Scotland featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
August 15 — August 24, 2022
Discover Scotland with us as we experience the Orkney Islands during a full-day guided excursion and travel to the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, a stone fortress perched high above the city. We’ll visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle before enjoying a cruise on Loch Ness, one of Britain’s most scenic bodies of water. End your trip with the spectacular, world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotland's greatest events!
South Pacific Wonders
September 21 — October 5, 2022
View the wonders of the South Pacific as we see where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney! We’ll learn of Australia’s ancient traditions at the Rainforestation Nature Park and visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve where you'll get the chance to view New Zealand’s “Big 5” - the Kiwi, the Kea, the Tuatara, the Kaka, and the Takahe - up close and personal.
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights
November 1 — November 7, 2022
With your fellow Noles, search for nature's dazzling display on a northern lights cruise in Reykjavík. Then venture out into the countryside outside of Vík for three nights in search of more aurora borealis sightings and get to see Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, filled with floating icebergs.
Civil Rights—A Journey to Freedom
November 5 — November 9, 2022
Join us for an intimate and essential opportunity to explore the Deep South with an informative program that highlights America’s civil rights movement in Alabama. On this five-day journey, discover sites that advanced social justice and shifted the course of history. Stand in the pulpit at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached, walk over the Edmund Pettus Bridge where law enforcement clashed with voting rights marchers, and gather with our group at Kelly Ingram Park as 1,000 or so students did in the 1963 Children’s Crusade. Taking a deeper dive beyond the civil rights “highlight” reel, each day offers exclusive, authentic experiences for in-depth knowledge, engaged conversations, and deep listening.
Greek Island Hopper
June 11 - 19, 2022
Catch the sun and set your course for an extraordinary journey. The Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini, known for their amazing beaches and dramatic landscapes overlooking azure waters, are also filled with archaeological treasures, history and culture – not to forget, delicious foods. Discover the myths and legends of ancient Athens, visit the magnificent Acropolis, wander the paths of Plato, Socrates and Sophocles and test your bargaining skills at the markets of Monastiraki.
Iceland Backroads
July 1 - 6, 2022
Discover the realm of the Icelandic Vikings and explore Iceland’s most famous natural treasures and hidden gems. Experience stunning coastlines, pristine black sand beaches, glacier views, magnificent bird cliffs, delightful towns, incredible waterfalls, erupting geysers, tectonic plates, and take a plunge into the healing mineral waters of the Secret Lagoon. Blame it on those long winter nights, or the exceptional quality of locally produced beer and schnapps; Reykjavík’s legendary nightlife, or “jammith” as the friendly locals refer to it, has gained a reputation for being one of the hottest places to party in the world. Iceland is truly otherworldly!
Ciao Italy
September 3 - 11, 2022
Explore Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and a city packed with extraordinary art and architecture. Then discover the Italian Riviera with its breathtaking coastal scenery and hike along paths through charming fishing villages of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, dip into the magic of Italy’s Tuscan countryside with its rolling hills of olive groves and vineyards crowned by castles and ancient abbeys. Savor local Chianti wine and home-made pasta, try bread dipped in olive oil, slices of red tomato loaded with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and sun-cured olives. Enjoy la dolce vita!
New Year’s Eve in Berlin
December 28, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Berlin, capital of Germany and urban hub since the 13th-century, has emerged as a hip, youthful, and energetic metropolis. It’s a place with a rich and tumultuous history that evolved into the most vibrant and exciting city in Europe. It is not only known for its cutting-edge contemporary art, and architecture, but also for its burlesque shows, decadent parties and underground clubs. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it’s also one of the best places to spend New Year’s Eve. In an explosion of energy, debauchery and diversity, the city’s ‘anything-goes’ attitude takes hold of the New Year and fireworks light up the evening for an unforgettable night. But don’t take our word for it – join us and find out yourself!
Enchanted - A Fairytale Journey
July 29 - August 6, 2022
Who didn't go to sleep dreaming about fearless fairytale characters, setting out on magical adventures in search of true love, to rescue a princess or to slay a dragon? The stories of the Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Andersen and Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve inspired Disney to create Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast - just to name a few – and real locations around Europe inspired the settings for those films. Let us take you on a fairy-tale journey that visits those places and landscapes. A journey that reveals the history of Neuschwanstein and Chillon Castles, tells the stories of the charming town of Colmar, discovers the romantic Loire Valley and explores Paris, the city of lights. You don’t need a magic wand to be enchanted!
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