Alumni

Alumni Travel Program

UC alumni in Iceland

Do U want to C the world? Traveling with the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association allows you to see the world with fellow Bearcats in a worry-free environment. Our trusted travel partners take care of all the details, so you can relax, meet fellow Bearcats, and enjoy the sights.

All UC alumni trips include enhanced travel services:

  • All excursions and visits, as outlined in brochure, with experienced local guides.
  • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
  • The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program.
  • Pre-departure concierge service such as a travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure brochures.
  • Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
  • Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

All itineraries subject to change.

Upcoming Trips

By River and Rail

The Great European Journey Trip Map

May 31 – June 11, 2025

From approximately $6,094 plus air
Save $1,000 when you book by 3/18/25 and pay in full at the time of booking.

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 and unforgettable mountain rail journeys. Discover the timeless beauty of the Rhine as you wind past storybook towns, terraced vineyards and forested hills crowned by castles. Marvel at the sweeping grandeur of the Alps on a panoramic train ride that traverses mountain terrain and affords gorgeous views.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city
2 Zurich, Switzerland to Engelberg
3 Lucerne/Mount Pilatus
4 Lucerne/Andermatt/Glacier Express/Chur
5 Engelberg/Basel/Embark Viva Enjoy
6 Strasbourg, France
7 Mannheim, Germany for Heidelberg
8 Rüdesheim/Cruise the Lorelei Passage
9 Cochem
10 Cologne
11 Cruising/Amsterdam, Netherlands
12 Disembark ship/Return to home city

Highlights

  • Exclusive journey steeped in storied history, grand architecture and breathtaking scenery that features the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and Switzerland’s pristine splendor.
  • Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
  • Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
  • Specially arranged train journey through resplendent alpine scenery aboard Switzerland’s impressive Glacier Express.
  • Three UNESCO World Heritage sites — Strasbourg, Grand Île, France, and Upper Middle Rhine Valley and Cologne Cathedral, Germany.
  • Amsterdam Post‑Extension Option.

From Rome to Valletta

Amalfi Coast, Sicily & Malta Trip Map

June 27 – July 5, 2025

From approximately $6,390 plus air

Bask in sun-dappled islands at the crossroads of history on this deluxe, seven-night cruise from the Amalfi Coast to Malta. Visit the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of Pompeii and savor the splendor of the Isle of Capri. Enjoy calls at Palermo, Taormina, ancient Syracuse and Malta’s capital city of Valletta. Join Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II on a guided tour of a museum devoted to the history of the 1943 Allied landings in Sicily during World War II.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city
2 Rome/Civitavecchia/Embark World Navigator
3 Sorrento/Pompeii/Sorrento
4 Amalfi Coast/Amalfi/Capri
5 Palermo
6 Giardini Naxos/Taormina/Catania/Giardini Naxos
7 Syracuse
8 Valletta
9 Valletta/Disembark ship/Return to home city

Highlights

  • Exclusive journey to richly historic, celebrated cities around the Mediterranean, featuring an overnight in Sorrento for additional time to savor the beautiful Amalfi Coast's scenery and ambience.
  • Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
  • Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
  • Distinguished guest speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II, a noted historian and grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • Specially arranged visit with David Eisenhower to a World War II museum that chronicles the legendary Allied landings in Sicily from July 10 to September 8, 1943.
  • Six UNESCO World Heritage sites — Archaeological Area of Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Syracuse, Arab-Norman Palermo and Cathedral Church of Monreale and Aeolian Islands, Italy, and City of Valletta, Malta.
  • Rome Pre-Extension Option and Valletta Post‑Extension Option.

Dubrovnik to Venice

The Dalmatian Coast and Istria Trip Map

August 24 – September 1, 2025

From approximately $7,390 plus air

Discover the influence of Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Slavic and Venetian civilizations on this seven-night, deluxe small ship cruise from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Venice, Italy. Call at ancient walled cities, medieval villages, iconic archaeological sites and stunning Dalmatian Coast landscapes—including smaller, seldom-visited ports. Visit such UNESCO World Heritage Sites as the 7th century walled city of Dubrovnik; old town Kotor; the 4th century Palace of Diocletian in Split; and the Škocjan Caves in Slovenia.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city
2 Dubrovnik/Embark World Navigator
3 Kotor
4 Hvar/Korcula
5 Split
6 Zadar
7 Pula/Rovinj
8 Piran
9 Venice/Disembark ship/Return to home city

Highlights

  • Exclusive journey from Dubrovnik, Croatia, to Venice, Italy.
  • Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
  • Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
  • Specially arranged full-day excursion in Kotor to explore its inviting Old Town and environs.
  • Distinguished guest speaker Jim Laurie, award-winning war correspondent and author.
  • Visits to three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor, Montenegro; Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, Croatia; and Skocjan Caves, Slovenia.
  • Dubrovnik Pre-Extension Option and Venice Post‑Extension Option.

During the Great Migration 

Tanzania Safari Trip Map

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 Tarangire and Serengeti 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.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.  

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city
2 Arusha, Tanzania
3 Arusha/Maramboi
4 Tarangire National Park
5 Maramboi/Lake Manyara/Mto Wa Mbu Village
6 Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro Conservation Area
7 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
8 Ngorongoro Conservation Area/Oldupai Gorge/Serengeti
9 Serengeti National Park
10 Serengeti National Park
11 Serengeti National Park/Arusha/Return to Home City
12 Arrive in Home City

Itinerary is subject to change.

Highlights

  • Accommodations for 9 nights have been specially selected to enhance your experience as we follow the awe-inspiring Great Migration, an annual trek made by almost two million wildebeest in search of water and grassy plains.
  • Revel in astounding encounters with impressive animals and birdlife on guided game drives within four of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife reserves, all in the care of expert local drivers/guides.
  • A full day of exploration in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a lush, majestic caldera, home to more than 25,000 animals, including the Big Five: the elephant, leopard, lion, cape buffalo and black rhino.
  • Specially arranged visit to the Kibaoni Primary School to meet the students and learn about their educational program.
  • Two UNESCO World Heritage sites — Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park.
  • Included meals | 2 receptions, 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 8 dinners

 Cruise Spain, Portugal and Morocco 

Cruise Spain, Portugal and Morocco Trip Map

March 22 – April 1, 2026 

Join a one-of-a-kind deluxe, eight-night cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon aboard an exclusively chartered small ship! Visit seven spectacular cities in four countries. Encounter Mediterranean Valencia, Moorish Granada and Tangier’s exotic Moroccan markets. Be awed by Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet, and witness the legendary Rock of Gibraltar. Explore the Andalusian cities of picturesque Lagos and alluring Seville!

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.  

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city
2 Barcelona, Spain/Embark World Voyager
3 Valencia
4 Cartagena
5 Málaga/Granada
6 Tangier, Morocco
7 Gibraltar, United Kingdom
8 Seville, Spain
9 Portimão, Portugal/Lagos
10 Lisbon/Disembark ship/Return to Home City

Itinerary is subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cruise for 8 nights from Barcelona, Spain, to Lisbon, Portugal, aboard World Voyager, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship.
  • Specially arranged small ship cruise along the Guadalquivir River for a visit to the ancient Andalusian city of Seville.
  • Visits to four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Lonja de la Seda Gothic-style silk exchange building in Valencia: the Royal Alcázar and Cathedral in Seville; and the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada.
  • Included meals | 2 receptions, 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners.
  • Barcelona Pre-Tour Extension and Lisbon Post‑Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)

A Journey in Lombardy 

Village Life Italian Lakes Trip Map

May 2 – 10, 2026

One of the world’s most captivating destinations, northern Italy’s fabled Lake District beckons with its sublime vistas of shimmering glacial waters, soaring Alpine peaks and coastal villages. Indulge in the refined culture of the Lake District on this unique program, where you unpack only once in Lake Como, one of Italy’s loveliest settings, and travel to bijou towns, exquisite islands and vivacious Milan.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.  

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city
2 Milan, Italy/Como/Check in to Palace Hotel
Como
4 Milan
5 Stresa/Lake Maggiore/Borromean Islands
6 Bellagio
7  Como
8  Como
9 Como/Milan/Return to Home City

Itinerary is subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey to Como in the enchanting Italian Lakes region, with accommodations for the week at the exclusive Palace Hotel.
  • Specially arranged private cruises on lakes Como and Maggiore.
  • An insightful lecture into the history and heritage of the northern Italian region of Lombardy and its famous lakes.
  • Specially arranged viewing of one of Leonardo da Vinci's master artworks — either The Last Supper, depicting the final meal of Jesus Christ with his apostles, or the "Codex Atlanticus," a collection of his acclaimed notebooks.
  • Included meals | 1 reception, 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

Edinburgh to Inverness 

Scottish Highlands & Caledonian Canal Trip Map

July 24 – August 4, 2026 

Discover the Scottish Highlands — with their mist-shrouded peaks, verdant glens and velvet moors — from the perspective of the Caledonian Canal aboard the cozy Lord of the Glens. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery as your expedition ship navigates passages inaccessible to larger craft. On this unforgettable voyage, step inside ancient abbeys and legendary castles; experience warm, welcoming cities, and glide alongside an untamable coastline.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.  

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart Home City
2 Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh
4 Inverness/Embark Lord of the Glens
5 Culloden & Clava Cairns
6 Caledonian Canal
7 Oban
8 Craignure on Mull
9 Tobermory/Eigg
10 Armadale/Kyle of Lochalsh
11 Kyle of Lochalsh/Disembark/Inverness
12 Depart for Home City

Itinerary is subject to change.

Highlights

  • Exclusive land and cruise journey on an intimate ship built specifically to fit through the locks and canals of the Scottish Highlands.
  • Two nights in Edinburgh, 7-night cruise, plus 1 night in Inverness.
  • Explore the UNESCO-inscribed Old and New Towns in Edinburgh.
  • Transit Neptune’s Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal that raises the water 62 feet over a quarter mile.
  • Included meals | 3 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners.

Juneau to Vancouver 

Alaska's Glaciers & The Inside Passage Trip Map


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.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.  

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart Home City/Juneau, Alaska, U.S./Embark Star Seeker
2 Tracy Arm
Elfin Cove/Point Adolphus
4 Sitka
5 Wrangell
6 Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
7 Cruising the Inside Passage (Day at Sea)
8 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada/Disembark/Return to Home City

Itinerary is subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey for 7 nights from Juneau, Alaska, U.S., to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aboard Star Seeker, an exclusively chartered, deluxe, all-suite small ship.
  • Visit to remote Elfin Cove — located across from Glacier Bay National Park and surrounded by Tongass National Forest — known for its stunning scenery and wildlife.
  • Specially arranged excursion choices in Sitka to visit Russian America and the Alaska Raptor Center or the Sitka National Historical Park.
  • Cruise British Columbia’s protected Inside Passage, one of the most spectacular coastal waterways in the world.
  • Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners.
  • Denali National Park Pre‑Tour Extension and Vancouver Post-Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)

Recent Trips

A Journey from San José to Colón

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal Trip Map

February 21 – March 1, 2025

From approximately $6,763 plus air

Travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and immerse yourself in a natural world of wonder as you journey through virgin rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches from Costa Rica to Panama. This 9-day, 8-night luxury itinerary combines tours of historical and cultural sites with visits to some of the most incredible nature preserves and rainforests in Central America. Cruise from Costa Rica to the UNESCO-designated historic district of Panama City and through the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

For more information, you may call our travel partner Gohagan & Company at 1-800-922-3088 or visit their website.

Itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart home city/San José, Costa Rica
2 San José/Puerto Caldera/Embark Wind Star
3 Quepos for Manuel Antonio National Park
4 Puerto Jimenez for Osa Peninsula
5 Isla Coiba, Panama
6 Cruising Pacific Ocean
7 Panama City
8 Panama City/Canal Crossing/Colón
9 Panama City/Return to home city

Highlights

  • Exclusive journey that combines an incredible experience in Costa Rica with the treasures of culture-rich, historic Panama.
  • Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
  • Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
  • Specially arranged daytime transit through the fascinating Panama Canal, an incredible feat of engineering.
  • Two UNESCO World Heritage sites — Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá, Panama, and Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, Panama.
  • Arenal and San José Pre‑Program Option and Panama City Post-Program Option.

Protect your vacation investment with a Travel Protection Plan

Plan for the unexpected. Protect your travel investment against trip cancellation, travel delay, baggage loss and more. Plus, make sure you’re covered while you’re away from home for emergency medical care and emergency medical evacuation, if needed. The UC Alumni Association has partnered with USI Travel Insurance Services to offer a plan designed with our travelers in mind. Visit http://my.travelinsure.com/ucaa to learn more, get a quote and enroll.


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Kelly Grant, A&S '08

Associate Director, Annual Giving and Member Services

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