We’re going places!
Embark on an extraordinary journey with your fellow alumni in our exclusive travel program, in partnership with Flight Centre.
Join us as we venture through majestic landscapes, biodiversity hotspots, historical wonders and cultural centres with UQ academic hosts, providing an exclusive and enriching travel experience.
The University of Queensland is headed on an adventure of lifelong learning around the world – don’t miss out!
Destinations on sale
One of the most incredible wildlife destinations on the planet! Snorkel with wildlife, kayak in turquoise waters off pristine beaches and spend time enjoying some of the most impressive scenery in all of the Galápagos Islands.
Highlights:
• Join a small group tour of up to 30 participants hosted by UQ’s Professor Bernard Degnan, an expert in marine biology and evolution
• Spot lava lizards and Darwin finches on the walk to Las Grietas, a crystal-clear swimming hole tucked between volcanic cliffs
• Spy marine iguanas at Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island
• Encounter giant tortoises at the conservation centres on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands
• Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, a hub for conservation and research into the islands’ unique ecosystems
• Hike across the rim of Sierra Negra, the world’s second-largest volcanic crater
• Stand on the equator at the Middle of the World, with one foot in each hemisphere
Departure: Sunday 3 May 2026
Duration:10 days/ 9 nights
Cost guide: $5,094 per person twin share (excluding airfare)
Single supplement: $479 (subject to availability)
Highlights
• Small group tour of 46 participants hosted by Associate Professor Andrea Bubenik, School of Communication and Arts
• Visit the mighty Colosseum, admire the magnificent ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
• Explore the villages of the Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Discover Renaissance treasures, extraordinary art and exquisite architecture in Florence
• Indulge in the flavours of Italy over lunch, wine and olive tasting at a local family farm, located on the ancient road between Siena and Florence
• Wander through alleys and over ornate bridges in Venice and witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing
Departure: Sunday 6 September 2026
Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Cost guide: $6,265 per person twin share (excluding airfare)
Proposed destinations
Not only will you be able to relax and enjoy the spectacular island, you'll also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the reef. Join UQ's marine scientists as you swim or snorkel with the local marine life, take a reef walk and learn about the challenges facing one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Departure: February or March 2027
Duration: 3 days
Cost guide: To be confirmed closer to the event
Accommodation is available at the Heron Island Research Station (shared accommodation) or at the Heron Island Resort.
Departure: July 2028
Duration: 3 days
Cost guide: dependant on location
Highlights from 2024
Greece
Journey through the ancient world in Greece
Explore the birthplace of western civilisation on an unforgettable odyssey through Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. From the treasures of the Acropolis to the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, immerse yourself in the captivating history of Greece where each moment is a step into the past.
Highlights:
- Small group tour of 46 participants hosted by Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History, Professor Alastair Blanshard
- See remarkable displays of the ancient world including the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the Parthenon, ancient ruins in Corinth, the ancient theatre at Epidaurus and the clifftop monasteries of Meteora
- Traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC, and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo
- Indulge in the flavours of Greece with family dinner at an olive and wine farm, thyme honey tasting, and a traditional cooking lesson.
Departure: Monday 30 September 2024
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Disclaimer
The details provided in the above travel program are subject to change. Final details including itinerary, dates and cost will be confirmed and communicated in 2025.
*Travel restrictions and conditions apply. Prices are based on twin share unless otherwise stated. Additional fees, including surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date may apply. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated.
Enquiries
Telephone: +61 7 3346 3166
Email: alumnitravel@uq.edu.au
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