TCU TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

TCU is partnering with four excellent companies that specialize in travel for alumni associations. Every TCU trip – which includes alumni, parents and friends – offers a professional tour director and experienced guides, giving you access to local insights and experiences you’d rarely find on your own.

Explore the world with TCU! Our alumni travel program partners with top tour companies to offer unforgettable experiences for alumni, parents, and friends—complete with expert guides and insider access.

Ready to start planning your next adventure? Browse the trips below for more details and booking info.

2026 Travel Destinations

Greek Isles by Luxury Sailing Yacht – TCU Exclusive

July 10 – 18, 2026

Accepting Reservations

Join us as we set sail on an extraordinary nine-day voyage aboard Le Ponant, A sleek and elegant three-masted sailing yacht – and the first of its kind to join the prestigious Relais & Chateaux collection. With only sixteen impeccably designed staterooms and suites, this intimate vessel offers the rare privilege of sailing in a truly private and distinctive setting, where personalized service and world-class dining create an experience akin to chartering your own luxury yacht.

Toronto to Vancouver

August 11 – 17, 2026

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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada's five provinces, coasting through rolling prairies, rugged lake country and the towering peaks of the magnificent Rockies. This five-star adventure includes four unforgettable days and nights in Prestige Class aboard The Canadian, VIA Rail’s iconic transcontinental train. A nostalgic tribute to the golden age of rail travel, this experience harkens the golden age of train travel.

Pacific Northwest Discovery
The San Juan Islands, Whales, Wildlife and Coastal Culture

September 7 – 12, 2026

Accepting Reservations

Join us on this meticulously crafted journey through the San Juan Islands—an exclusive small-group sojourn offering an immersive exploration of one of North America’s most spectacular marine ecosystems. From the rugged coastlines of remote islands to the tranquil beauty of old-growth forests, each day unfolds with extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural discoveries. Come experience the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest in a way that few travelers ever do.

Southern Italy and Sicily

September 18 – October 2, 2026

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Delight in a special exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Add Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and notable lodgings for la dolce vita, small-group style.

A Shared Departure with University of Texas.

100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 25 – 28, 2026

Accepting Reservations

For more than a century, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has marked the official commencement of the holiday season! This Emmy Award-winning tradition captivates over 3.5 million spectators in New York and entertains 50 million viewers at home each year. Witness the renowned large balloons, spectacular performances, unique floats, and much more up close and personal, then revel in The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Be a part of one of New York City’s most beloved events and experience it firsthand!

Christkindlmärkte of Austria & Germany

December 4 – 10, 2026

Accepting Reservations

Discover captivating settings where colorful lights twinkle over cheery market stalls brimming with handmade glass ornaments, fine wooden toys and irresistible holiday goodies on this heartwarming tour of some of Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. Revel in a joyous winter sojourn along the Danube River from Vienna, Austria, to Nuremberg, Germany, on an unforgettable, carefree seven-night cruise aboard an exclusively chartered, first-class river boat. Throughout your journey, you’ll delight in the timeless, cherished traditions of the Advent season at centuries-old markets in Vienna, Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg.

2027 Travel Destinations

Big adventures are on the horizon! Stay tuned for a first look at our 2027 tours. New tours and destinations are coming soon, designed for unforgettable travel for the TCU community.

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