travel aug23 

Travel With OLLI

One of the benefits of OLLI membership is travel. Throughout the year, OLLI organizes several nationwide or international excursions for its members. Recently, members have traveled to Alaska, Canada, Philadelphia, Spain, and the Rocky Mountains. Check out the upcoming travel opportunities below for more information. Click each image for more details.

 
On the Road: Cuisine & Culture in Acadiana Louisiana
1/13 - 1/20/2025

On the Road: Cuisine & Culture in Acadiana Louisiana

  • Discover three countries beyond Croatia that make up the Dalmatian Coast: Montenegro, Albania, and Greece.
  • Experience the overwhelming grandeur of the 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia—an ancient royal residence and military fortress that’s said to be one of the greatest Roman ruins in Southeastern Europe.
  • Cruise into the crystalline waters of Montenegro’s Kotor Bay—a sunken river canyon situated along the upper-Adriatic—and discover the Venetian architecture that peppers the narrow streets of its medieval walled city.
  • And much more!
Tour of the Shiloh National Military Park and the Corinth Battlefield
3/10 - 3/11/2025

Tour of the Shiloh National Military Park and the Corinth Battlefield

  • Take part in a docent-guided exploration of key sites to the Corinth Campaigns of 1862.
  • Visit the Shiloh National Military Park Visitors’ Center for a guided walk and demonstrations that identify military actions that define Shiloh's importance and cost to both the Grand Army of the Republic and the Confederate Army forces.
Pittsburgh and More: A Bucket List Adventure & the Amazon
 
5/25 - 5/30/2025

Pittsburgh and More: A Bucket List Adventure

  • Take an uphill ride on the storied Duquesne Incline and discover Pittsburgh from atop Mount Washington.
  • Absorb the history of the Steel City by studying noblemen like Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick and John Heinz.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the city’s vibrant past and promising future with experts at the Phipps Conservatory, Carnegie Museum of Art, Frick Art and Historical Center and Rivers of Steel National Heritage Center.
  • Possible "a la carte" trips and more!
Two Worlds of Peru: The Inca Highlands & the Amazon
 
6/13 - 6/27/2025

Two Worlds of Peru: The Inca Highlands and the Amazon

  • Experience the Amazon’s magnificence, observe wildlife in its natural environment and interact with local communities and cultures on a six-night riverboat voyage.
  • Soak up the ancient history of Machu Picchu, once an epicenter for the Inca, and absorb the thrilling beauty.
  • Visit Sacred Valley Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of indigenous girls and share lunch with the students and their teachers.
  • And much more!
Discover Costa Rica! A Journey of Sustainability and Cultural Immersion
 
8/30 - 9/7/2025

Discover Costa Rica! A Journey of Sustainability and Cultural Immersion

  • Explore Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica's most active, to see the impressive crater and learn about the volcano’s geological history.
  • Walk through the rainforest canopy high above the forest floor on a series of hanging bridges, offering a bird's-eye view of the lush environment. Then, embark on a zipline adventure soaring above the rainforest floor.
  • Learn about agricultural practices and community development during a visit to Arenal Vida Campesina, a family farm where you will interact with local farmers producing chocolate, coffee, and sugarcane.
  • And much more!
Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece
 
4/24 - 5/10/2026

Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece

  • Discover three countries beyond Croatia that make up the Dalmatian Coast: Montenegro, Albania, and Greece.
  • Experience the overwhelming grandeur of the 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia—an ancient royal residence and military fortress that’s said to be one of the greatest Roman ruins in Southeastern Europe.
  • Cruise into the crystalline waters of Montenegro’s Kotor Bay—a sunken river canyon situated along the upper-Adriatic—and discover the Venetian architecture that peppers the narrow streets of its medieval walled city.
  • And much more!