Travel Study
Travel Study is a project of alumni engagement that provides Reed alumni with the opportunity to learn while traveling to various locales. Trips are often led by a Reed professor or staff member who has expert knowledge of the place being visited and/or the topics being discussed.
If you choose to purchase travel insurance for any Reed trips, consider choosing Meyer and Associates at the link provided. You can learn more about the policies here or by calling 800-635-7801. However, you are free to use any insurance company you like for travel insurance, if you wish to purchase it.
For any questions about these trips, email alumni@reed.edu.
Upcoming Trips
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!
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.
Paths of the Inca: Peru & Machu Picchu | May 10–17, 2025
Join Professor Ariadna Garcia-Bryce to experience a timeless yet rapidly evolving Peru on a behind-the-scenes travel program—exclusively for Reed College alumni and parents—May 10-17, 2025.
Through visits to the treasured sites of Lima and Cusco, former capital of the Incan empire, you will gain first-hand experience of Peru's rich past.
View trip brochure and register today!
Trip highlights:
- Private visits and guided tours through a variety of Museums, including the Larco Museum, Osma Museum, and the Living Museum of Yucay
- Local markets to explore such as Las Pallas-a vibrant craft market, and San Pedro Market-a bustling hub offering a variety of local products
- UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu
- Visits to a number of architectural masterpieces like Ollantaytambo Fortress and its massive terraces, and the cathedral and the Convent of Santo Domingo- built atop the revered Inca temple of Coricancha
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.