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.
Upcoming Trips
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.
Spain and the Douro River Voyage
March 22 - April 01, 2026
Begin your journey exploring the Spanish cities of Madrid and Salamanca. Then embark on a 7-night Douro River cruise from picturesque, medieval Barca d’Alva to delightful Porto. Pass by storybook villages and steeply sloping countryside in one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions. Discover the Alto Douro’s winemaking history and witness beautiful tile artwork. Taste locally produced olives, almonds, breads and cheeses, and of course, port–the famous sweet, fortified wine the area is known for. Augment your travels with the Lisbon Post-Tour Extension. Check out the trip details!
Spanish Total Solar Eclipse Adventure
August 7-14, 2026
Join Duquesne alumni and friends on an extraordinary adventure to witness the mesmerizing total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain’s island of Mallorca! During this eclipse, viewers will experience the unparalleled thrill of seeing totality with the Sun so low on the horizon that its silhouetted disk will be distorted into an oval by atmospheric refraction. The unique celestial geometry will create dramatic atmospheric effects not seen when totality is high overhead. Please see our Travel Info flyer for more information.
Cotswolds, England: Village Life
October 4-12, 2026
Journey through the charming Cotswolds, the Heart of England and home to some of the country’s most scenic landscapes, filled with picturesque villages, rolling green hills and winding country lanes. From your home base in the first-class Queens Hotel in Cheltenham, embark on daily excursions, exploring grand properties and lovely countryside. At prestigious Oxford University, indulge in an exclusive after-hours tour of the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera. At a local farm, learn about sustainability and foraging, harvest fresh vegetables from the garden and engage in a cooking lesson. Discover the unique history and heritage of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds during visits to Hidcote Garden and Kelmscott Manor, the former home of William Morris. Tour majestic Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle, stroll through lush gardens, and tread in Shakespeare’s footsteps in Stratford-upon-Avon. Treat yourself to this unforgettable 7-night escape to England’s castles and countryside! Check out the trip details here.
Exploring Iceland
October 20-30, 2026
It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes,
bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000
people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for
exploring in a
small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close
view
of this natural “wonderland.” Check out our Travel Info brochure for more details!
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.
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.
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.