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Essential Europe 2025 Graduation Tour

Essential Europe 2025 Graduation Tour

May 11 to May 28 Rome Return or June 2 Athens Return, 2025

Treat yourself to the ultimate post-grad adventure! The Essential Europe grad trip offers 23 days of pure adventure, with a mix of exploration, excitement, and cultural immersion in some of Europe’s hottest destinations.

This tour has something for everyone. Starting from mingling with the locals on a lively London pub crawl, to snapping some envy-inducing photos of Il Duomo in Florence, and yes, you can even channel your inner Julie Andrews and dance through the Austrian hills before getting your adrenaline fix in the Greek Isles.
The best part? This trip strikes the perfect balance between thrilling activities, free time to do your own thing, and eye-opening experiences in history, architecture, and stunning European landscapes. It’s your chance to embrace your inner adventurer, enjoy a well-rounded journey, and create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

So why wait? Join this unforgettable adventure.

Transportation and Lodging

  • 16 nights in superior tourist class hotels or better, two-share rooms with private bath/shower
  • All intra-Europe transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
  • Eurostar train from London to Paris
  • Airport transfers included with purchased AESU group airfare

Activities

  • London welcome orientation and pub crawl
  • One-day group tube pass in London
  • Guided tours in London, Paris, Florence, and Rome, led by local experts
  • Seine River cruise in Paris
  • Travel cards with unlimited access to public transportation system in Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome
  • Biking in the Dutch countryside
  • Visit to wooden shoemaker and Edam cheese farm
  • Cruises on the Rhine River and Amsterdam canal
  • Medieval Rothenburg
  • Heidelberg Castle
  • Visit to salt mines
  • Murano glass blowing workshop and demonstration
  • Roma Pass (Book early to secure your spot. Spaces may not be available on short notice.)
  • See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City

Five-Day Optional Extension to Greece Transportation and Lodging

  • Five nights in superior tourist class hotels or better, two-share rooms with private bath/shower — including overnight on ship from Italy to Greece (four-share cabins)
  • All intra-Europe transportation by air-conditioned motor coach and overnight ship as per itinerary

Five-Day Optional Extension to Greece Activities

  • Guided tours in Pompeii and Athens, led by local experts
  • Admission to Pompeii archeological site
  • Bike rental on the Isle of Poros
  • Greek Island stay
  • Toga party
  • Admission to Acropolis

Friends Welcome!

You are welcome to bring friends or siblings who attend other universities as long as they are 25 years old or younger.