We invite you to explore the various international travel experiences we offer to alumni and friends of Duquesne. These tours are provided by some of the most reputable travel companies in the world and are led by our own experienced staff who have designed many of these trips with your interests in mind.
Take a look at the many options we have to offer you in the coming months and please email%20us should you have any questions about our programs.
Christkindlemärkte along the Danube River
November 29 - December 7, 2024
Raise a mug of glühwein and experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River sojourn to visit some of Europe's oldest and most iconic Christkindlemärkte (Christmas Markets). Our seven-night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany to Vienna, Austria, immerses you in a festive tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. For more information or to register, check out our Travel Info Flyer.
Tahitian Legends
February 15-25, 2025
Discover the enchanting islands of French Polynesia on the journey of a lifetime! Indulge in the beauty of the South Pacific as you sail through turquoise waters, relax on pristine beaches, and immerse yourself in vibrant cultures on the Tahitian Legends cruise. From breathtaking sunsets to thrilling underwater explorations, this cruise offers unforgettable moments at every turn. Pack your bags, embrace island life, and book now! Limited availability. Secure your spot online or call 1 (800) 842-9023 to secure your spot.
Focus on Florence
March 9-18, 2025
Florence is known for many things: fine foods and wines, its beauty and charm, its impressive leatherwork and pottery, and, of course, its art. But Florence is also the birthplace of the Renaissance, the intellectual movement that launched the Modern Age of humanistic and scientific thought. This journey is about reimagining and visiting the Florence of the 15th century when Florence is one of the largest and wealthiest cities in late medieval Europe. A growing class of wealthy entrepreneurs invent banking to support their expanding commercial activities, and they fuel and finance the emergence of this historical era we now know as the Renaissance. For more information, please see our Travel Info Packet.
Provence, France
Art, Cuisine & Wine
September 6-14, 2025
Join us on an exclusive journey cruising France's storied Rhône and Saône Rivers during the autumn season, the height of the harvest season, created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel. You will have access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program as well as specially arranged excursions to the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, with a viewing of Rogier van der Weyden's painting, “The Last Judgment.” We will also visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites: Roman and Romanesque Monuments, Arles; Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Avignon; Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct), Occitaine; the Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the “Triumphal Arch” of Orange, Rhône; and the Historic Site of Lyon, Lyon. Special pre- and post-trip extensions are also available. For more detailed information, see our Travel Info Flyer
Ultimate Southern Africa: Wine, Whales & Wildlife
October 26 - November 9, 2025
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the diverse landscapes of South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana. Begin in Cape Town, a city steeped in history with Table Mountain as its majestic backdrop. Drive to the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge, and visit Robben Island to reflect on the country's struggle for freedom and democracy. For more detailed information, please see our Travel Info Flyer.
Past Trips
The Wonders of Chile: The Atacama Desert and Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
February 5-17, 2024
Visit stunning landscapes and massive moai statues and experience the Tapati Festival.
Cultural Treasures of Japan
April 1-14, 2024
Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan visiting Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto and Hiroshima.
Dutch Waterways
April 29-May 7, 2024
Embark on a carefree, first-class cruise along the waterways of Belgium and the Netherlands. Welcome springtime with tulips while gliding down canals viewing gabled houses from the Dutch Golden Age.
"Celtic Lands" Exclusive Chartered Small Ship Cruise
May 28-June 7, 2024
Traveling on-board with Dwight David Eisenhower II, Allen Packwood, OBE (Director of the Churchill Archives Center) and Andrew Roberts (Churchill historian and author), we will make stops in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England. Includes 8oth Anniversary D-Day Landings, Normandy, France (with Omaha and Utah Beaches, Sainte-Mére-Église and American Military Cemetery).
Christkindlemärkte along the Danube River
November 29 - December 7, 2024
Raise a mug of glühwein and experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River sojourn to visit some of Europe's oldest and most iconic Christkindlemärkte (Christmas Markets). Our seven-night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany to Vienna, Austria, immerses you in a festive tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.