The Villanova University Alumni Association Travel Program is a benefit for the University's extended family of alumni, parents and friends.  Our tour providers are among the best in the world and understand all that goes into planning a first class travel experience.

Our Services

• Unique Villanova activities and experiences
• Personalized customer service through the VUAA's travel coordinator
  Pat Gillin, 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266)
• First-class travel agencies
• The opportunity to travel with people who share your common interests

If you're looking for a deeper, more immediate acquaintance with our world - and congenial company throughout - please join us for an exciting discovery of some of the world's most fascinating people and places. 

Featured Trips

Wonders of the Galapagos Islands August 27 to September 5, 2009
Discover a region of unmatched beauty in the Galapagos Islands aboard the state-of-the-art exploration vessel, the M.V. SANTA CRUZ. A nature lover’s dream, the Galapagos Islands are overflowing with life, including species unknown elsewhere in the world. This unique trip is hosted by Villanova Professor Michael Russell, a noted marine biologist, and also includes a highly qualified team of naturalists, who will enhance your understanding of this fascinating natural realm. With few natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife is nearly fearless and accepts human company up close to an extent found nowhere else. Walk among 400 pound tortoises and snorkel alongside sea lions and tropical penguins. The tour features two island excursions each day by Zodiac landing crafts, focusing on the natural history, unique wildlife and conservation efforts in the Galapagos.   More Information
Bavaria and the Passion Play of Oberammergau July 11 to 19, 2010 From approximately $2995 per person (plus airfare)
Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey combining a performance of the legendary 2010 Passion Play in Oberammergau with a delightful cruise through the heart of Bavaria. Sail along the Main and Danube rivers aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY, a member of the prestigious Amadeus Premium river fleet and one of the finest vessels to ply the waterways of Europe. As you cruise through the beautiful countryside of Bavaria, call at some of Germany’s most enchanting medieval towns and villages, including Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Regensburg, before disembarking in Passau. Our journey culminates with a unique opportunity to attend the 2010 Passion Play of Oberammergau, a revered tradition that dates to 1633. More than 2,000 participants enact this fascinating rendition of the story of Jesus Christ on the large, open-air stage of the Passion Play Theatre. Staged every 10 years, this incredible performance incorporates magnificent costumes, scenery and orchestral accompaniment to create a memorable spectacle. A full program of excursions, cultural enhancements and specially arranged access to the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play, including tickets, transfers to and from the hotel, and traditional Bavarian lunch and dinner, are included with this customized itinerary. More Information

Upcoming Trips

Mark your calendar and pack your bags for a year of exciting Villanova University Alumni Association travel opportunities!  The following are our tour offerings for the upcoming travel season.  For details on all our travel opportunities this year, click to download our Travel Brochure (2009), or call Pat Gillin at 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266) to request a printed copy.

Book Your Trip Today!

To book your trip today contact Pat Gillin, Villanova University Alumni Association Travel Coordinator, at 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266).

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