Travel can be a way to see more—or a way to understand more.
Reed Travel Study offers alumni, families, and friends the opportunity to explore the world through intellectually engaging, culturally grounded travel. Each program is designed to connect place, history, and contemporary life—moving beyond sightseeing to provide more context for what you’re experiencing.
Travel with a group of Reedies who value curiosity, conversation, and shared experience.
We partner with experienced travel providers and local experts to deliver well-organized, thoughtfully designed itineraries. These trips balance structured exploration with time to engage independently.
Select programs include Reed faculty, offering additional academic context and opportunities for discussion. All programs include expert guides and curated experiences that highlight the history, culture, and complexity of each destination.
These are not typical group tours. They are designed for people who want to understand what they’re seeing.
For any questions about these trips, email alumni@reed.edu.
Upcoming Trips
Please note that travel costs for airfare are for flights originating from Portland. If you live in a different city, costs may vary.
European Christmas Markets
December 10-18, 2026
Join fellow Reedies and alumni from Linfield University for an unforgettable holiday experience!
Join us for another informational zoom session on April 2 at 5:30 p.m. PST!
This holiday-season journey explores how history and tradition continue to shape Central Europe today, moving through Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.
Travel between former imperial capitals and smaller towns like Český Krumlov, connecting well-preserved historic sites with present-day culture. Along the way, experience long-standing Christmas market traditions—some dating back centuries—while exploring regional food, architecture, and daily life.
The itinerary also crosses multiple countries, including a rail journey from Vienna to Bratislava, offering a broader view of how shifting borders and shared history have shaped the region.
Travel with Reed and Linfield alumni, with time built in for both shared experiences and independent exploration.
Travel Inquiries
To sign up to receive information about one or more trips as it becomes available, please email Alumni Relations at alumni@reed.edu.
Exploring Greece and its Islands
October 15–30, 2026
Exploring Greece and Its Islands is replacing the Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete (September 27–October 10, 2026), which has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
Join Ellen Millender, Omar and Althea Hoskins Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, on a journey through Greece!
This faculty-led program examines how ancient Greece continues to shape modern culture and identity.
Travel through Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and the Greek islands, connecting foundational historical sites with present-day life. Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon, visit Delphi and Olympia, and engage more directly with Greek culture through local experiences including a farm visit, cooking, and regional traditions.
Guided by Professor Ellen Millender, the program offers an opportunity to approach Greece through historical context, discussion, and shared inquiry—alongside time for independent exploration in Mykonos and Santorini.
Travel Inquiries
To sign up to receive information about one or more trips as it becomes available, please email Alumni Relations at alumni@reed.edu.
Old World Sicily & Malta (sold out)
May 18–29, 2026
Join Nigel Nicholson, Walter Mintz Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Humanities, for an unforgettable journey through Malta and Sicily in spring 2026!
Demand for faculty-led and culturally focused programs continues to grow, and additional trips are in development.
Before You Go
Trips vary in structure—some are faculty-led, others are more independent
Activity levels and pacing differ by itinerary
Airfare pricing is based on departures from Portland and may vary
Review full trip details to determine the best fit.
Travel Inquiries
To sign up to receive information about one or more trips as it becomes available, please email Alumni Relations at alumni@reed.edu.