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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Greek Isles Odyssey ~ Athens to Istanbul June 1-11 -
Historical Baseball Tour June 3-8 -
Portugal Adventure for Young Alumni June 10-18Sold out. An alternate date is available. -
Great Pacific Northwest ~ Portland to Clarkston June 11-19 -
National Parks & Lodges of the Old West June 15-23 -
Italy's Magnificent Lake District June 20-28Wait Listing -
Irish Inspiration ~ Belfast to Belfast June 21-29 -
Cotswolds Escape June 22-30New Dates -
Icons of Sweden & Baltic Sea July 11-23 -
Great Journey Through Europe July 12-23 -
Discover Denali National Park July 16-21 -
Discover Southeast Alaska ~ Sitka to Juneau July 21-28 -
Best of Kenya August 3-14 -
Majestic Great Lakes ~ Toronto to Chicago August 15-25 -
Discover Canadian Rockies by Rail August 16-22 -
The Northern Lights & Wildlife of Northern Manitoba September 1-6 -
Vancouver to Toronto by Rail September 7-13 -
Greek & Turkish Wonders ~ Istanbul to Athens September 16-25 -
Passions & Pursuits: Golfing in Southern France September 20-28 -
Bali, Singapore, Thailand & Angkor Wat October 3-18 -
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 6-9Sold out -
Radiant Spain & Italy ~ Barcelona to Rome October 10-20 -
Portrait of Italy October 12-27 -
Gladiators to Gondolas ~ Rome to Venice October 20-30 -
Legends of the Nile ~ ~ Featuring Cairo, Luxor, a Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel October 31-November 11 -
Spain ~ Andalucia in a Parador November 2-10 -
Florence in the Serene Season November 3-11 -
The Antarctica Peninsula ~ Realm of Penguins & Icebergs November 12-22 -
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Tour November 22-25 -
Machu Picchu to the Galapagos December 5-20 -
Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets December 7-11
2024 Travel Tours
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Tahitian Legends ~ Papeete to Papeete January 30-February 9 -
Morocco ~ Land of Enchantment February 2-11 -
Maori Heritage: Australia & New Zealand ~ Sydney to Auckland February 8-24 -
Costa Rica's Natural Heritage February 10-20 -
Panama Potpourri ~ Miami to Panama City February 16-26 -
Cultural Treasures of Israel & Jordan February 17-29 -
Best of Tanzania February 24-March 5 -
Land of the Rising Sun ~ Tokyo to Tokyo March 20-April 1 -
Finland ~ Arctic Magnificence March 29-April 6 -
Northern Italy from the Alps to the Adriatic April 3-17 -
2024 Solar Eclipse ~ Totality Over Texas April 6-9 -
The Masters Golf Tournament April 10-13 -
Charismatic Mediterranean ~ Barcelona to Venice April 19-29 -
Southern Charms ~ New Orleans to Memphis April 21-29 -
America's Southwest: A Luxury Train Advenure April 23-27 -
Village Life in Dordogne April 25-May 3 -
California Rail Discovery May 1-7 -
The Kentucky Derby May 1-5 -
Egypt Valley of the Kings for Young Alumni May 5-12 -
Essential Europe for Graduating Seniors May 12-June 3 -
Grand Danube Passage ~ Prague to Sofia May 18-June 1 -
Swiss Alps & The Italian Lakes May 22-31 -
Flavors of Provence May 28-June 6 -
Enchanting Gems of Austria ~ Graz & Salzburg June 5-14 -
Circumnavigating Iceland June 7-15 -
Greek & Turkish Delights ~ Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul June 12-19 -
The Galapagos Islands ~ Western Itinerary June 18-25 -
Normandy ~ Highlighting the 80th Anniversary of D-Day June 29-July 7 -
Discover Southeast Alaska ~ Juneau to Sitka July 12-19 -
Cape Cod & the Islands July 13-19 -
Best of Kenya ~ Migration Safari July 14-25 -
Princes & Promenades ~ Stockholm to Dublin July 23-August 4 -
Jewels of the Rhine August 2-11 -
Flavors of Ireland: Hops, Grains & Slainte: A Young Alumni Journey August 3-11 -
Enchanting Ireland ~ A Tour of the Emerald Isle August 4-16 -
Scotland Stirling ~ Featuring the Military Tattoo August 19-27 -
Northern Lights and Wildlife of Northern Manitoba September 7-12 -
Easy Company ~ England to the Eagle's Nest September 9-21 -
Courtyards & Colonnades ~ Barcelona to Athens September 11-21 -
Portugal ~ Alluring Alentejo September 15-23 -
Autumnal Allure ~ New York to Montreal September 15-26 -
West Coast Vines ~ Los Angeles to Los Angeles September 26-October 3 -
Pacific Paradise ~ San Diego to San Jose October 2-16 -
Intriguing India October 11-25 -
Sunsets to Cypresses ~ Athens (Piraeus) to Venice (Trieste) October 15-25 -
Southwest National Parks October 16-24 -
Basque Country ~ Spain & France October 19-27
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:
The MSU Alumni Office is dedicated to ensuring that travelers participating in Spartan Pathways Travel programs have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our travel vendors have been safely and securely operating travel for many years and have put in place protocols to ensure everyone's safety during tours. 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.
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.