Travel-Learn Program

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Upcoming seminar in Talloires, France!

Join Tufts Rabbi Jeffrey Summit and Reverend Scotty McLennan at the Tufts University European Center in Talloires, France for their seminar "What Happens Next?" on September 9 – 15, 2025. This intimate program addresses how to direct our time and energy to ensure that our lives are fulfilling and in balance. Situated on the banks of Lake Annecy in the foothills of the French Alps, the Tufts European Center is the perfect place to embark on such a personal exploration.

The program is limited to 20 participants. The cost is $6300 per person for single occupancy and $4750 per person for double occupancy.

View of Mount Etna through ruins — Our 2025 Travel-Learn trips are now available to view online! We will post additional trip details as we receive them from our tour operators.
Travel with fellow curious Tufts alumni, parents, and friends, to diverse destinations in an enriching and immersive way with the Travel-Learn program. On most trips, you'll also enjoy the benefit of traveling with a Tufts faculty member.
If you have any questions, please call us at 617-627-0633. You can also email us at travel-learn@tufts.edu.

Explore Upcoming Trips

June 26 to July 7, 2026

Scottish Highlands & Caledonian Canal

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

August 6 to August 15, 2026

Greenland Solar Eclipse Cruise

Experience a total solar eclipse at sea during this exceptional 8-night tour! Stay for one night in mountain-flanked Reykjavík, then embark on a 7-night, round-trip cruise aboard the deluxe World Voyager. Encounter Greenland’s vast landscapes and dramatic Scoresby Sound. While at sea, cruise in the path of totality, an unforgettable celestial event. Then explore Iceland’s many wonders, from Vigur Island to stunning Isafjordur and the magical Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Choose to extend your stay with the Reyjavvik Pre-Tour extension.

August 13 to August 30, 2026

Southern Africa Odyssey

Astonishing beauty and consummate adventure await on this wonderfully diverse 18-day Southern Africa small group journey. Explore Johannesburg’s renowned Soweto district. Staying near Zimbabwe’s spectacular Victoria Falls, embark on a “Sundowner” Zambezi cruise and a rhino safari. Enjoy a full-day safari in Botswana’s exceptional Chobe National Park. In Namibia, encounter Sossusvlei’s immense dunes and cruise along the storied Namibian coast. With four final nights in beautiful Cape Town, tour the city, the Winelands, and the Cape of Good Hope.

September 24 to October 2, 2026

Spain: Andalucia & Parado

Immerse yourself in southern Spain’s enchanting culture and history on a rewarding, seven-night adventure! From your base in a first-class, modern parador in Andalucía’s scenic heartland, bask in awe-inspiring palaces, imposing fortresses, atmospheric Bronze Age tombs and a splendid mosque-cathedral. Explore the Alhambra, Córdoba, Sevilla and Ronda, and along the way, gain insights from local experts. Other standouts include a flamenco performance and a wine tasting in the countryside. No single supplement!

September 29 to October 14, 2026

Journey Through Central Europe

Leisurely and comprehensive, this 16-day small group tour provides a generous overview of four fascinating Eastern European nations. First discover Warsaw, paying moving visits to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. In historic Krakow, tour the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO site. Explore Budapest, the “Paris of the East.” After stops along the scenic Danube Bend, reach grand Vienna for a classical music performance and visits to the storied Opera House and majestic Schönbrunn Palace. Finally, enjoy exploration of elegant Prague.

Looking Ahead, and Looking Out for You

This schedule reflects current travel projections and is subject to change as we and our tour operator partners monitor the latest travel advisories. The decision to travel is a personal one. Please consider your own comfort level and if you will enjoy yourself while traveling. Our tour operators can guide you through the evolving health and safety protocol of each destination.

Questions about Travel-Learn?

Travel-Learn Office

travel-learn@tufts.edu
617-627-0633