Travel Study
Reed Travel Study invites alumni to explore the world through intellectually engaging, culturally rich travel experiences. Each journey offers opportunities for meaningful connection with the places we visit, the ideas we explore, and the people we travel alongside.
We partner with trusted travel companies and expert local guides to provide thoughtfully planned itineraries, enriching excursions, and smooth logistics. These are not ordinary group tours; they are experiences designed for lifelong learners.
Select trips may include a Reed faculty member who offers an academic context or participates in group conversations. Each trip is organized and led by professional tour operators with in-depth knowledge of the destination.
Whether you’re walking through ancient ruins, sampling regional cuisine, or diving into local histories and cultures, Reed Travel Study brings together alumni, parents, and friends who value discovery, learning, and shared experience.
Come travel with us and rediscover the joy of learning in community.
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.
Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete | September 27 – October 10, 2026
Join Ellen Millender, Omar and Althea Hoskins Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Humanities Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies Department Division of Literature and Languages
Join us for an informational zoom about the details of the trip on October 8 at 6pm PST.
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Trip highlights:
HIGHLIGHTS... Acropolis Site & Museum, Naxos & Lesser Cyclades Day Cruise, Kitron Distillery & Tasting, Knossos Palace, Cooking Class, Pottery Demonstration, Olive Oil & Wine Tasting, Cretan Folk Dancing & Dinner
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 | 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!
Watch a video from the informational zoom if you missed it!
View trip brochure and register today!
Trip highlights:
Explore Malta and Sicily—two island paradises nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Engage with Malta’s dynamic past on a leisurely 4-night stay. Explore Siracusa’s archeological heritage (UNESCO) with a guide. Spend three nights in Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea. See Mount Etna from a different perspective on an off-road excursion. Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel along timeless Italian and Maltese towns.
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.