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May

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May

30

Europe

Essential Europe

NEW DATES
Evening view of an illuminated canal in Amsterdam, lined with houseboats, trees, and historic buildings reflecting in the water.
About the Trip

This trip is designed for recent traditional-age graduates.

Celebrate graduation with 23 unforgettable days across England, France, Italy, Greece and more. From iconic cities to coastal escapes, enjoy guided tours, local cuisine, historic sites and once-in-a-lifetime adventures with fellow young alums.

New Dates:
US departure date: May 13, 2026
Rome return date: May 30, 2026
Greece extension: May 30-June 4, 2026

Highlights

  • Visit nine countries including England, France, Germany, Italy and Greece
  • Cruise the Seine, Rhine and Amsterdam canals and bike the Dutch countryside
  • Explore iconic sites like the Colosseum, Eiffel Tower and Acropolis
  • Relax on the Greek Isles with beach time, local dinners and a farewell toga party
Itinerary
  • Day 1: Flight to London, England
  • Day 2-3: Arrive in London / Orientation & Pub Crawl / Explore London
  • Day 4-5: Train to Paris / Evening Seine River cruise / Explore Paris
  • Day 6-7: Brussels stop / Arrive in Amsterdam / Biking and cheese tasting
  • Day 8: Rhine River cruise / Heidelberg
  • Day 9-10: Rothenburg visit / Arrive in Munich / Dachau Memorial / Explore Munich
  • Day 11: Salt mine visit / Salzburg / Austrian Alps
  • Day 12: Free day in the Alps (optional rafting)
  • Day 13: Travel to Venice / Murano glass demo
  • Day 14-15: Guided tour of Florence / Free day in Florence (optional Chianti tour)
  • Day 16-17: Travel to Rome / Tour Colosseum and Vatican City / Free day in Rome / Pizza party
  • Day 18: Travel to Pompeii / Overnight ship to Greece
  • Day 19: Arrive on Isle of Poros / Welcome dinner
  • Day 20-21: Free day in Poros (optional watersports) / Toga party
  • Day 22: Ferry to Athens / Guided city tour & farewell dinner
  • Day 23: Depart for home
Date
May 13 – 30, 2026
Region
Europe
Hiker
Activity Level
Low
Price
From $5,578 per person, Greece extension: $6,863
Tour Operator
AESU Alumni World Travel
800-638-7640
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