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explore the world with the Bruin community | February 2026
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Blue Spotlight
Europe’s Historic Rivers: Main, Rhine & Moselle
July 23 – Aug. 2, 2026
In the company of Professor Glen MacDonald, Department of Geography, enjoy a nine-night cruise aboard the first-class MS Amadeus Amara. From Passau, Germany, sail away through the sculpted hills lands of the Main, Rhine and Moselle rivers.
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Europe’s Historic Rivers: Main, Rhine & Moselle
Gold Spotlight
The Spanish Total Solar Eclipse
Aug. 7–15, 2026
Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years is happening this August! Join Professor Jean-Luc Margot as we head to Spain to view the late evening eclipse from an exclusive winery in Castilla y León. Explore the area’s medieval cities ending in coastal San Sebastián, with its dynamic culinary scene.
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The Spanish Total Solar Eclipse
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Sicily, Malta & Amalfi Coast
Sicily, Malta & Amalfi Coast
May 25 – June 2, 2026
Azores
Azores
May 25 – June 5, 2026
Enchanting Ireland
Enchanting Ireland
June 14-26, 2026
Director's Pick
Christel traveling
Enchanting Ireland
June 14-26, 2026
“I have visited the beautiful country of Ireland three times, and I can’t wait to return one day. This comprehensive 13-day tour features the best of Ireland with stays in Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Kilkenny. Don’t miss the optional extension to Belfast to explore the Titanic Museum and the rugged Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
— Christel
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Featured Alum Travel Story
Traveler:
David Omori '82 & Diane Lam '85
First Trip: Galapagos Islands (2022)
Trips With Alumni Travel:
3
Most Recent Trip: Egypt & the Eternal Nile (2025)
A Favorite Memory: "Our third alumni travel adventure took us to Egypt — and it surpassed every expectation. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel and Karnak to witnessing the opening week of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the journey offered an unforgettable window into a civilization more than 5,000 years old. Standing before newly displayed artifacts, descending into the depths of ancient burial chambers, traveling by camel across desert sands and soaring in a hot-air balloon above Queen Hatshepsut’s temple were just a few of the moments that left us in absolute wonder."
David Omori '82 and Diane Lam '85
UCLA Alumni Travel: Tour Lineup 2026-27
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