Travel – Alumni Association

(10 days)

DATES: August 16 – 25, 2025

Join us as we discover the inspiring historical past, exuberant tradition and engaging websites of Scotland. From windswept highlands to serene islands, residence to revered castles and iconic cities, Scotland is a vibrant nation overflowing with wealthy traditions, pure magnificence and welcoming hospitality.

(2 or 3 nights)

DATES: October 10 – 13, 2025

The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association has partnered with Sports & Entertainment Travel (SET) to supply 49er alumni and followers an thrilling weekend in New York City surrounding the Charlotte at Army Football Game at West Point on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Enjoy Manhattan resort lodging, recreation day ferry, welcome occasion, and extra!

(7 days)

DATES: October 9 – 15, 2025

Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey throughout Canada’s 5 provinces, gliding by way of rolling prairies, rugged lake nation, and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies. This five-star journey options resort stays at luxurious, historic rail properties bookending 4 superb days and nights in Prestige Class aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian. This nostalgic rail expertise harkens the golden age of prepare journey.

(13 days)

DATES: March 1 – 13, 2026

Join us for a historic and cultural immersion into Egypt’s historical treasures and timeless wonders. From iconic landmarks to architectural marvels which have captivated the world for millennia, this land of pharaohs and pyramids is undeniably a vital a part of human historical past. Among the numerous highlights—you’ll embark upon a non-public dahabiya crusing the tranquil Nile River, gaining uncommon entry to ruins and temples throughout much less occupied occasions. On land, keep at five-star resorts, every a sanctuary of consolation and luxurious. This unhurried journey reveals Egypt’s monumental historic occasions, staggering technological achievements, and compelling human tales.

FLAVORS OF NORTHERN ITALY
(9 days)

DATES: May 1 – 9, 2026

Embark upon a cultural and gastronomic journey to the enchanting area of Northern Italy—an space famend for spectacular landscapes, world-class wine, and a wealthy heritage. This meticulously crafted itinerary provides the distinctive alternative to reside like a neighborhood, that includes guided excursions, personal artisan visits and tastings, and the flexibility to deeply join with the fantastic thing about Northern Italy’s tradition, delicacies and gracious hospitality.

(12 days – for latest graduates of UNC Charlotte)

DATES: May 17 – June 2, 2026

Celebrate your commencement with 17 days of European journey! Explore London’s pubs, bask on Greek seashores, and marvel at icons like Paris’s Notre Dame and Athens’ Parthenon. From thrilling moments to cultural immersion, this journey provides unforgettable experiences, new friendships, and reminiscences to final a lifetime. Europe awaits—are you prepared?.

(9 days – Santorini, Mykonos, Athens)

DATES: June 13 – 21, 2026

You have been dreaming about sun-kissed seashores, breath-taking coastal views, or to be extra particular: the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Get prepared to find archaeological treasures, historical past and tradition – to not neglect, scrumptious Mediterranean meals. Unearth myths and legends of historical Athens, go to the magnificent Acropolis, and wander the paths of Plato, Socrates and Sophocles. This is your bucket listing journey and now could be the time to make desires come true!

(5 days)

DATES: November 25 – 29, 2026

Escape to the breathtaking Land of Fire & Ice, the place journey awaits at each flip. Feel the thunder of Gullfoss, an awe-inspiring waterfall plunging right into a rugged canyon. Watch the Strokkur geyser erupt each jiffy, taking pictures boiling water excessive into the sky. Stand between continents at Thingvellir National Park, the place you may stroll alongside a dramatic rift valley. Relax within the surreal Blue Lagoon, surrounded by black lava fields, and let its mineral-rich waters soften your stress away. As evening falls, maintain your eyes peeled for the mesmerizing Northern Lights dancing overhead. This is Iceland such as you’ve by no means seen it.

(12 days)

DATES: September 15 – 26, 2026

Join us on a transformative wildlife safari by way of the center of East Africa, the backdrop to the year-round migration of grazing herbivores that traverse the Serengeti Plains. Here, exploration is rewarded with perception, and each expertise offers reminiscences that resonate over a lifetime. With distinctive entry to nationwide parks and reserves, you’ll witness spectacular wildlife, colourful native traditions, and limitless, sun-drenched savannas of Tanzania throughout this epic 12-day journey.

(9 days)

DATES: October 6 – 14, 2026

Enjoy seven nights onboard Amadeus Provence, an ultra-modern, environmentally pleasant, premium river ship.  Survey the area’s historical past with excursions of Beaune’s Hôtel Dieu and Caves Patriarche, Lyon’s Fourvière Hill, and extra. Join an intimate, hands-on cooking class with knowledgeable French baker to supply conventional baguettes in a boulangerie. Tour the Village of Fleurie with an unique wine expertise at family-owned Château de Chasselas on 12 hectares of vines positioned within the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine areas. Visit a goat farm within the Mâconnais countryside to study cheese manufacturing and sustainability.