From the sun-kissed beaches of Greece to the glorious art of Florence; from the snow-capped Austrian Alps to the pomp and pageantry of London, Europe’s infinite variety of people, places, and traditions are the perfect setting for a journey that celebrates and educates.

Before settling into that new job or graduate school, celebrate your college successes with an unforgettable voyage through eleven wondrous countries.

The UCSB Alumni Association invites you to participate in our summer tour of Europe. “Essential Europe”, our 10th annual graduation tour is designed especially for UCSB seniors and your friends. This comprehensive trip provides the opportunity to visit Europe’s “must-see” destinations before you settle into graduate school or a new job. It is also a great balance of planned activities and time for independent exploration, allowing you to visit the sites most important to you.This exclusive UCSB departure is 26 days and traverses: England, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Liechtenstein, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Vatican City, Italy and Greece. You’ll make friends and memories for a lifetime.

“Get a chance to see more during this trip than you would doing Europe any other way...and you get to know a lot of amazing people in the process...it’s the best way to go...this trip makes the traveling process very easy and enjoyable, without the worries of wondering if you’ve caught the right train/bus...sit back and truly enjoy everything around you!” --Dariann Lucarelli, UCSB Class of 2005.

Last year this trip sold out by April, so an early registration is encouraged to ensure your space!  A second departure date has been added, but due to last year’s interest, we expect this second date to fill quickly too.