Landscapes & Lighthouses of Coastal Maine
September 12-18, 2026
From the iconic lighthouses perched along sparkling bays to Portland’s cobblestone streets, boasting award-winning restaurants, Maine offers unique landscapes and experiences for everyone.
Begin your journey with an overnight in Boston, followed by a comprehensive city tour highlighted by an included tour of historic Fenway Park before checking in to your award-winning hotel for a five-night stay. Experience a Casco Bay Cruise to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, and seals. Visit the Portland Head Lighthouse & Museum, one of America’s oldest and most photographed lighthouses. See the Wedding Cake House, an over-exuberant version of gingerbread Victorian architecture, and board a working Lobster Boat, where a local lobsterman takes you out into the harbor for an authentic, hands-on experience in the lobstering trade. Your day is topped off enjoying an authentic Lobster Clambake. Travel to scenic Boothbay Harbor and visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the largest gardens in New England. Browse the picturesque village of Boothbay Harbor, featuring charming streets, quaint shops, restaurants, art stores, and breweries. Enjoy a reception and farewell dinner with your fellow alumni travelers. Starting price: $7,495.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta $ Santa Fe
October 7-12, 2026
Highlights include: 3 Nights in Santa Fe; Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – Dawn Patrol &
Balloon Glow; Old Town, Albuquerque; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center; Los Alamos Science Museum; Santa Fe City Tour; Loretto Chapel; Taos Pueblo. Included in the $4,099 cost (based on double occupancy): Roundtrip Airfare – CVG/SDF or LEX(+$150pp); Professional Tour Director; 7 Meals: 5 – Breakfasts & 2 – Dinners; Two Beer & Wine Receptions; Motorcoach Transportation; Admissions per Itinerary; Sightseeing per Itinerary; Hotel Transfers; Baggage Handling at Hotels; 5 Nights Hotel Accommodations (3 – Inn of the Governors, Doubletree by Hilton or Hilton, Santa Fe; 2 – Albuquerque Marriott, Doubletree or Crowne Plaza, Albuquerque).
Iceland and Northern Lights
October 31-November 8, 2026
Highlights—Journey to Iceland and enjoy stays at landmark hotels: 4 nights at Hótel Borg in Reykjavík and 3 nights at Kea Hótel in Akureyri. Specially arranged excursions in search of the otherworldly beauty of the naturally occurring aurora borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. Join featured guest speakers Elín Björk Jónasdóttir and Sævar Helgi Bragason to gain insights into Iceland’s fascinating history, geography and climate. Discover Iceland’s first permanent settlement in Reykjavík, which is today the northernmost national capital city in the world. Explore the wondrous Golden Circle, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Þingvellir National Park; the two-tiered “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss; and Strokkur, an active geyser. Included meals | 1 reception, 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 1 dinner.
Christkindlmärkte of Austria & Germany
November 27-December 5, 2026
Highlights—Cruise for 7 nights from Vienna, Austria, to Nuremberg, Germany, through the picturesque Wachau Valley aboard an exclusively chartered, first-class river boat. Traveler’s Choice: Enjoy a Salzburg tour featuring its beautiful highlights and a tour of Linz, including a tasting of Linzer Torte, a favorite regional treat. Also choose between a visit to the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace or a visit to Vienna’s most famous Christmas market. Three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Old Town of Regensburg, Germany; Wachau Cultural Landscape, Austria; and Historic Center of Vienna, Austria. Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners.
Christmas Season in Victoria and Vancouver
December 5-11, 2026
Highlights—3 Nights Victoria Fairmont Empress Hotel; 3 Nights Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; Vancouver Christmas Market; Vancouver City Tour; Grouse Mountain Skyride; VanDusen Festival of Lights; Round-trip BC Ferry to Victoria; Victoria City Tour; Butchart Gardens; Royal British Columbia Museum; “High Tea” at the Fairmont Empress Hotel; Victoria Christmas Market. Included: Round-trip Airfare from CVG/SDF or LEX(+$100pp), taxes and fees; 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations; 9 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners); Two Beer & Wine Receptions; Professional Tour Director and more.
Fiji & Polynesia by Sea
March 12-24, 2027
Highlights—Embark on a 10-night cruise across turquoise horizons as you sail through the spellbinding islands of Fiji and Polynesia aboard the Heritage Adventurer, an exclusively chartered small ship. Uncover the little-visited French territory of Wallis & Futuna, encounter the volcanic beauty of Samoa’s islands and explore the ancient Polynesian kingdom of Tonga. Enjoy meaningful cultural encounters during multiple stops in Samoa and extended time in Fiji. From time-honored ceremonies to genuine, everyday island life, connect with the spirit, traditions and warmth of the South Pacific. Included meals | 2 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners.
Casablanca to Lisbon and Andalusia
April 24-May 3, 2027
Highlights—Journey to 4 countries from the Iberian Peninsula to northern Africa on an 8-night cruise aboard World Voyager, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship. Specially arranged excursion in Casablanca and Rabat, featuring a visit to Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s largest mosque, and the opulent Mohammed V Mausoleum. Visits to 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City, and Seville Cathedral. Included meals | 2 receptions, 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners. Marrakech Pre-Tour Extension and Lisbon Post-Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)
For more information on any of the trips listed above contact Natasa Mongiardo (nmongiardo@transy.edu) in the alumni office at (800) 487-2679 or (859) 233-8213.