
Spartan Pathways Travel Program
Explore the World with Fellow Spartans
The MSU Alumni's Spartan Pathways travel program offers you the opportunity to experience hassle-free domestic and international tours with fellow Spartans.
We offer a large selection of travel opportunities that introduce you to each destination's social, cultural and recreational activities. All our tours are of the highest quality and offered by only the most reputable and experienced travel companies.
Spartan Pathways Travel Catalog
View our catalog online. Please contact Regina Cross via email for additional information.
2023 Travel CatalogLooking for a no-fuss, easy-to-print brochure? Click herefor an easy-to-print brochure. To be environmentally conscious, we are not printing and mailing brochures.
2023 Travel Tours
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Tahitian Legends ~ Papeete to Papeete March 27-April 6
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Legendary Turkey April 11-25
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Canary Islands & Morocco April 12-20
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Blossoming Japan ~ Tokyo to Tokyo April 12-22
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Picturesque Mediterranean ~ Trieste to Barcelona April 14-24
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New Orleans ~ Featuring the African American Experience April 16-21New dates
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Galapagos Eco Experience for Young Alumni April 22-29
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Dutch Waterways ~ Amsterdam to Antwerp April 27-May 5
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Tuscany ~ Lucca, Carrara, & the Cinque Terre May 13-21Wait Listing
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The Galapagos Islands May 13-20
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Essential Europe for New Graduates May 13-June 4Sold out
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Greece ~ Athens & Gytheio May 19-28New dates
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Grand Danube Passage ~ Sofia to Prague May 24-June 8
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Greek Isles Odyssey ~ Athens to Istanbul June 1-11
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Historical Baseball Tour June 3-8
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Portugal Adventure for Young Alumni June 10-18
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Great Pacific Northwest ~ Portland to Clarkston June 11-19
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National Parks & Lodges of the Old West June 15-23
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Italy's Magnificent Lake District June 20-28Wait Listing
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Irish Inspiration ~ Belfast to Belfast June 21-29
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Cotswolds Escape June 22-30New Dates
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Icons of Sweden & Baltic Sea July 11-23
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Great Journey Through Europe July 12-23
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Discover Denali National Park July 16-21
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Discover Southeast Alaska ~ Sitka to Juneau July 21-28
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Best of Kenya August 3-14
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Majestic Great Lakes ~ Toronto to Chicago August 15-25
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Discover Canadian Rockies by Rail August 16-22
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The Northern Lights & Wildlife of Northern Manitoba September 1-6
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Vancouver to Toronto by Rail September 7-13
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Greek & Turkish Wonders ~ Istanbul to Athens September 16-25
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Passions & Pursuits: Golfing in Southern France September 20-28
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Bali, Singapore, Thailand & Angkor Wat October 3-18
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 6-9
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Radiant Spain & Italy ~ Barcelona to Rome October 10-20
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Portrait of Italy October 12-27
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Gladiators to Gondolas ~ Rome to Venice October 20-30
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Legends of the Nile ~ ~ Featuring Cairo, Luxor, a Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel October 31-November 11
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Spain ~ Andalucia in a Parador November 2-10
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Florence in the Serene Season November 3-11
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The Antarctica Peninsula ~ Realm of Penguins & Icebergs November 12-22
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Tour November 22-25
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Machu Picchu & the Galapagos December 5-20
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Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets December 7-11
2024 Travel Tours
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Tahitian Legends ~ Papeete to Papeete January 30-February 9
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Maori Heritage: Australia & New Zealand ~ Sydney to Auckland February 8-24
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Panama Potpourri ~ Miami to Panama City February 16-26
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Land of the Rising Sun ~ Tokyo to Tokyo March 20-April 1
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2024 Solar Eclipse ~ Totality Over Texas April 6-9
2025 Travel Tours
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There are no tours scheduled for 2025. Please check out the tours in 2026 below.
2026 Travel Tours
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There are no tours scheduled yet for 2026. Please check back soon.
Travel Insurance Highly Recommended
We strongly recommend that you be adequately insured against last-minute trip cancellation and other travel-related risks. If you are unable to travel due to illness, family illness, or unforeseen circumstances, purchasing travel insurance will help to recoup payments you have made. Travel insurance will also cover the cost of trip interruption, delays, medical emergencies and evacuation, loss of baggage or baggage delays, and any pre-existing medical conditions that you may have. You are welcome to insure with any provider you desire. The MSU Alumni Office is affiliated with USI Travel Insurance, and information on their services will be sent as a part of your Spartan Pathways tour confirmation letter.
COVID-19 Statement (updated March 3):
The MSU Alumni Office is dedicated to ensuring that travelers participating in Spartan Pathways Travel programs have a safe and enjoyable experience. As concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) rise, we are closely monitoring the situation and are working with our travel vendor partners to provide the best information for you to make decisions about upcoming trips. Our travel vendors have been safely and securely operating travel for many years, effectively navigating through various crises as they periodically arise. And, we fully support the recommendations of our travel vendors regarding COVID-19 precautions for upcoming trips.
It is important to remember that MSU is not responsible for trips canceled by our vendors, or any illnesses or quarantines you might experience. We strongly urge all our guests to purchase travel insurance and to make sure you are purchasing the level of coverage that is right for you. Please work directly with our travel vendors on your questions regarding cancellations and other concerns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are regularly updating their websites regarding travel safety to various locations. These sites also contain frequently asked questions and answers for travelers. Refer to www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov and/or www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Additionally, MSU has created a COVID-19 task force which is addressing the many possible challenges this outbreak presents to our global community. The focus of the task force is to support international travelers and our community here at home by developing and implementing guidance provided by MSU experts in international risk management, public health and academic programming.
We understand that each decision is personal, and we will respect the choices you make regarding your travel. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this evolving situation and know that we are doing our best to meet your expectations.
Travel Partners Safety Protocols:
- AESU Alumni World Travel
- AHI Travel
- American Queen Steamboat Company (Go Next)
- Oceania Cruise Line SailSAFE (Go Next)
- Victory Cruise Lines (Go Next)
- Nature’s Kennel/Lead Dog Travel
- Odysseys Unlimited
- Orbridge, Inc.
- Poseidon Expeditions
- Premier World Discovery
- Safari Legacy
- Sports & Entertainment Travel
- Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
- WWII Museum Travel
Join Our Mailing List
To stay up-to-date on all of our tours, please join our Spartan Pathways email list. Contact Regina Cross by email or by calling (888) 697-2863 for additional information on the Spartan Pathways program.