explore the world with the Bruin community | fall 2025
upcoming tours
Dear %%FirstName%%,
If you have ever considered traveling to Egypt, now is the time. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), opening next month, features the compete King Tutankhamun collection and the Solar Boat Museum. It is the world’s largest archaeological museum.
Or immerse yourself in a tropical paradise during a 10-day cruise off the eastern coast of Africa visiting the Seychelles and Madagascar. For something closer to home, cruise the iconic waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium brimming with centuries of history and Old-World charm.
Over half of our 2026 tours are now sold out or almost sold out. Don’t delay if a trip is in your future next year. On our homepage you’ll find all of our upcoming tours. We’d love to hear from you, so contact us by phone at 310-206-0613 or email at travel@alumni.ucla.edu. We hope to see you on a UCLA Alumni Travel tour soon!
Regards from Westwood,
Christel Aragon
Director, Alumni Travel
Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this tour travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile. Enjoy a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser with a classic voyage along the Lower Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo.
Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise during this 10-night cruise off the eastern coast of Africa. Marvel at fauna unique to this part of the world, including massive Aldabra giant tortoises, agile Maki Macaco lemurs and Brookesia Micra, one of the world’s smallest chameleons.
Unpack once aboard your first-class ship for a seven-night cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. Glide down Amsterdam’s iconic canals, stroll amid a sea of brilliant tulips at Keukenhof Gardens and bask in the medieval character of Bruges and Antwerp.
Travel to Portugal, Spain and Morocco with Professor Ahi Behdad, Department of English and Comparative Literature, April 26 – May 5, 2026. From aboard the deluxe small ship World Voyager, learn about the rich history of the Iberian Peninsula and the northeast African coast.
Our tours are compiled from proposals presented by the finest specialized tour operators. Tours we sponsor have met our strict criteria for financial responsibility, established reputation, professional staff, quality operations and all-around dependability. We hope to see you soon!
