Vassar Vassar College

Travel Program

An elephant, two giraffes, and a group of zebras gather around a watering hole on a sandy area surrounded by low scrub bushes.
  1. Home
  2. Vassar Alums
  3. Calendar
A group of people, one holding a Vassar College banner, standing and smiling at the viewer with a sunny green countryside and cloudy skies behind them.

Vassar Travel Programs

As we are planning our future trips, we always appreciate hearing from alums regarding destinations and trip themes you’d like to explore and faculty members with whom you’d like to travel. Please feel free to contact Susan Quade, Senior Associate Director for Advancement Events and Programs and the Vassar Travel Program at suquade@vassar.edu.

Trips for 2025:

Andalucía Iberia Sepharad: Between Convivencia and Reconquest
June 12-23, 2025

Namibia: Endless Horizons & Open Skies
June 19-July 1, 2025

Upcoming 2025 Trips

Interior of the Great Mosque of Córdoba, a large room with many columns in rows connected by double arches in light and dark stone.

Andalucía Iberia Sepharad: Between Convivencia and Reconquest

June 12-23, 2025

Faculty Host: Dr. Marc Michael Epstein, Professor of Religion and Visual Culture on the Mackie M. Paschall (1899) & Norman Davis Chair, and Director of Jewish Studies

Cost: $6950 per person double occupancy (not including international airfare)

Dr. Epstein will explore how this region shaped the three major monotheistic religions—a subject central to both his teaching and research. From impressive mosques, to the remnants of synagogues, to the great Christian sites that resonate with shared artistic and spiritual traditions, every site has been chosen to deepen appreciation for this crossroads of history. In addition to Madrid, Barcelona and Sevilla, experience the vibrant streets of Córdoba, the awe-inspiring Alhambra in Granada, and the synagogues of Toledo.

View the full Spanish trip itinerary and reserve your place.
A baby elephant and an adult elephant browse in tall wheat-colored grass next to a body of water at sunset.

Endless Horizons & Open Skies

June 19-July 1, 2025

Faculty Host: Abby Baird ’91, Professor of Psychological Science on the Arnhold Family Chair

Venture to the South African country of Namibia, renowned for its captivating vistas, sculpted red canyons, some of the most spectacular sand dunes, and the home of the world’s oldest desert. Along the way, you’ll marvel at these geological wonders and admire the remarkable wildlife that call this vast and varied landscape home—leopards, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, antelopes, and desert elephants. You’ll also learn about the country’s extraordinary conservation programs.

Highlights will include:

  • Climb the towering red sand dunes in Soussevlei.
  • Stand amid the petrified forest in the Namib—the world’s oldest desert.
  • Experience a wildlife safari in the famous Etosha National Park.
  • Meet with conservationists working to save the endangered rhino and Africa’s Big Cats.
View the full Namibia itinerary and reserve your place.

Travel Insurance

The Vassar Travel Program offers quality travel insurance through Meyer and Associates.

Upon receipt of your tour registration, Vassar will send insurance information to you directly. Please note that the purchase of insurance is time sensitive to the date that your trip deposit payment is received. Insurance information will be sent to you both by email and postal mail.

Of course, the choice of whether to purchase insurance is yours, but the Vassar Travel Program wants to make sure each Vassar traveler is offered quality insurance. We believe it is very important to protect your travel investment. Meyer and Associates offers a wide range of insurance options. We strongly urge travelers to purchase the package that offers trip cancellation coverage at the minimum.

For detailed information and to purchase travel insurance, contact Meyer and Associates or call (800) 635-7801.

Related Topics

Three smiling people excitedly putting their arms in the air, standing in an indoor space.

Support Vassar

Your engagement at any level is the key.

A large group of people are holding or sitting under bright yellow umbrellas or banners, wearing casual summer attire, cheering at the viewer.

Calendar of Events

Learn about and register for upcoming events.

Three smiling people in an audience. Two are holding I’m a Vassar Fan! signs.

Our Community

Connect with fellow members and learn about events, mentorships, networking opportunities, and other ways to give back.