Alumni Travel Programs

Pack your bags! Norwich is launching a new Alumni Travel Program!

Rolling green hills with rows of crops and trees stretch toward small villages of Italy's Piedmont Region.

Discover, learn, and connect as you travel the world with NU alumni, parents and friends

If you’re looking for meaningful experiences in destinations around the globe, you'll love the small group tours we are curating for Norwich alumni, family, and friends.

See below the list of trips for 2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! Trips planned for 2027

Partnering with renowned leaders in educational alumni travel, Norwich’s Alumni Travel trips will journey internationally and within the United States. Our partners will handle all the logistics so you can focus on what matters: experiencing adventures together.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office at 802-485-2300 or alumni@norwich.edu.

2026 Travel Offers

The first year of the NU Alumni Travel Program has been a resounding success with several trips selling out! Now is the time to make plans with classmates and friends for 2027 travel around the world! Trip details are below.

Embark upon a cultural and gastronomic journey to the enchanting region of Northern Italy.

Flavors of Northern Italy

LAST CHANCE…STILL SEATS AVAILABLE: May 1 - 9, 2026
9 days, from $5,695 per person (no upcharge for solo travelers)
Group size: 20 Activity level: 3 (medium)
Embark upon a cultural and gastronomic journey to the enchanting region of Northern Italy—an area renowned for spectacular landscapes, world-class wine, and a rich heritage. This meticulously crafted itinerary offers the unique opportunity to live like a local, featuring guided tours, private artisan visits and tastings, and the ability to deeply connect with the beauty of Northern Italy's culture, cuisine and gracious hospitality.

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An immersive adventure through the heart of America's most captivating landscapes

SOLD OUT! National Parks & Lodges of the Old West: July 17 - 25, 2026

Join us May 26 - June 3, 2027 for Southwest National Parks

small-ship travel during this expedition cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage.

SOLD OUT! Discover Southeast Alaska: Juneau to Sitka: August 7 - 14, 2026

Join us July 26 - August 1, 2027 for Polar Bears & Beluga Whales

On board Rocky Mountaineer's all-dome fleet, travel through otherwise inaccessible terrain to unlock the unparalleled beauty of British Columbia, Alberta, and the Canadian Rockies.

SOLD OUT! The Canadian Rockies by Rail: August 26 - September 1, 2026 —

Holiday Markets: The Festive Rhine River Basel to Düsseldorf

— December 13 - 21, 2026 —
Embrace the joyous holiday spirit in Germany and France on a first-class Rhine River cruise. Explore enchanting, festive markets and shop for handmade treasures. Stroll through medieval towns, enjoy a special musical performance in Heidelberg and taste delicious seasonal treats. Customize your journey with excursions in the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf.

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Just Announced: Norwich Alumni Travel in 2027

Make your plans now for travel next year! Further info on these trips available through the links below; descriptions (to appear on this page) coming soon.

Japan-Land of the Rising Sun: March 25 - April 6, 2027

Flavors of Tuscany: May 6 - 14, 2027

Southwest National Parks: May 26 - June 3, 2027

Kenya Safari-The Big Five: June 30 - July 9, 2027

Polar Bears & Beluga Whales: July 26 - August 1, 2027

Scotland Highlands and Islands: September 11 - 20, 2027

Civil War Battlefields: October 3 - 7, 2027

Galapagos Islands (Western Itinerary): November 16 - 23, 2027

Japan's snowcapped Mount Fuji appears above the valley, with a pagoda style building in frame left.

A river - the Colorado River - makes a dramatic horseshoe‑shaped curve around a massive sandstone formation.