福利姬 Beyond Educational Travel听is pleased to facilitate lifelong learning opportunities听through travel. We work with tour operators who expedite the travel arrangements and make available educational tours across the U.S. and around the world to Boston College alumni, parents, and friends. The program aims to connect alumni with Boston College, to showcase its faculty, and to embrace and expand the global reach of Boston College, in alignment with its Jesuit mission to learn continuously and to serve others.
Details of our upcoming 2026 tours are below. Please join us, and explore the world through 福利姬!
Inquire: 2026 Tours
For more information and to register, please call the National World War II Museum Travel toll-free at
877-813-3329, x257.
For more information and to register, please call Thalassa Journeys toll-free at 866-633-3611.
For more information and to register, please call Odysseys Unlimited toll-free at 888-370-6765.
For more information and to register, please call Odysseys Unlimited toll-free at听888-370-6765.
To receive a mailed, printed brochure for any tour(s), contact continuinged@bc.edu.听
2026 Tours
Easy Company: England to the Eagle's Nest
听May 24 - June 6, 2026
WAITLIST ONLY
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14 days from $9,999
Join fellow 福利姬 alumni and friends on an unforgettable journey to visit major European sites of World War II, as experienced by Easy Company. The best-selling book, Band of Brothers, was adapted into the HBO miniseries that brought the story of Easy Company to millions of viewers worldwide. Perhaps no single work has had such an impact or made such an imprint on the American memory of World War II.
This extraordinary tour across seven countries in Europe highlights the beaches, bridges, cities, and villages where the legendary Easy Company fought the crucial D-Day battles and changed the course of history. The tour features an original cast member from the miniseries, making this journey a truly unique experience. An optional pre-tour extension to Churchill鈥檚 London is available as well. This is the National WWII Museum鈥檚 most popular tour and group size is limited.
Aldbourne听鈥⑻齋te-Mere-Eglise听 鈥⑻齌he Airborne Museum 鈥⑻齍tah Beach and Museum 鈥⑻鼵arentan 鈥⑻鼶ead Man鈥檚 Corner Museum 鈥� The church at听Angoville-au-Plain听鈥⑻齈ointe du Hoc听鈥⑻齇maha Beach听鈥⑻齆ormandy American Cemetery and Memorial 鈥⑻鼳miens听鈥⑻鼸indhoven听鈥⑻鼳rnhem and 鈥淭he Bridge Too Far鈥澨�⑻齆etherlands American Cemetery听鈥⑻齅ardasson Memorial听鈥� Foxholes in the Bois Jacques听鈥⑻�101st Airborne Museum听鈥⑻鼴astogne War Museum听鈥⑻齃uxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial听鈥⑻鼿aguenau听鈥⑻鼶achau Concentration Camp听鈥⑻鼿itler鈥檚 Eagle鈥檚 Nest
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart U.S. for London, England | 听 |
| 2 | Aldbourne, England | Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa |
| 3-6 | Normandy, France | Le Lion d鈥橭r |
| 7-8 | Eindhoven, The Netherlands | Hotel Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne |
| 9-10听 | Clervaux, Luxembourg | Chateau d鈥橴rspelt |
| 11 | Stuttgart, Germany | Maritim Hotel Stuttgart |
| 12-13 | Zell am See, Austria | Grand Hotel Zell am See听 听 听 听 听 |
| 14 | Depart for Munich, Germany and flights home | 听 |
Your 福利姬 Faculty Host
Lindsey O'Rourke
Lindsey O鈥橰ourke is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston College. She earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of Chicago. Her research and teaching focuses on international security, military analysis, and U.S. foreign policy. At Boston College, she teaches The World Wars, a class investigating the causes, conduct, and consequences of each conflict. She is also the author of the award-winning book, Covert Regime Change: America鈥檚 Secret Cold War, and is currently writing a book on sphere of influence deals made by the great powers during World War II. Her work has appeared in International
Security, Security Studies, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Policy. Outside of work, Lindsey enjoys playing piano, attending comedy shows, and spending time with her husband and two children.听
A Voyage from Venice to Athens
听June 5-15, 2026
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11 days from $8,590
Cruise the Adriatic with fellow 福利姬 Beyond travelers on a voyage from Venice to Athens aboard the luxurious cruise ship, Explora II. Beginning in Venice, tour the highlights and gems of this fascinating floating city, with time to explore on your own. After embarking the ship, visit several lovely and historic towns in Croatia - Rovinj, Porec, and Zadar - culminating in a tour of incomparable Dubrovnik with its majestic medieval walls.
Further south, venture into Italy鈥檚 Puglia region to marvel at the unique trulli houses of Alberobello. Following a day at sea, stop at Greece鈥檚 island of Milos to explore its magnificent coastal landscapes, charming villages, and ancient sites. The voyage concludes in Athens, with the opportunity to extend the tour to visit the major sites of this bustling capital city. Tour group size is limited to 30 alumni and friends of Boston College.
Venice, Italy 鈥� embark Explora II听鈥� Rovinj, Croatia听鈥� Porec 鈥� Zadar听鈥� Dubrovnik听鈥� Brindisi, Italy听鈥� Locorotondo听鈥� Alberobello 鈥� Day at sea听鈥� Santorini, Greece听鈥� Akrotiri听鈥� Oia听鈥� Athens
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart U.S. for Venice, Italy | 听 |
| 2-4 | Venice / Embark Explora II | Splendid Hotel |
| 5 | Rovinj, Croatia | Ship |
| 6 | Zadar | Ship |
| 7 | Dubrovnik | Ship |
| 8 | Brindisi, Italy | Ship |
| 9 | At Sea | Ship |
| 10 | Milos, Greece | Ship |
| 11 | Athens / Disembark; Depart for U.S. | 听 |
Your 福利姬 Faculty Host
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Aleksandar Tomic
Dr. Aleksandar 鈥淪asha鈥� Tomic serves as Associate Dean at Boston College鈥檚 Woods College of Advancing Studies, where he also directs the MS programs in Applied Economics and Applied Analytics. Holding a PhD in Applied Economics from Clemson University, Dr. Tomic has built a distinguished career in academia and international consulting, with expertise in economic modeling, public policy, and data-driven decision-making. He has led Eurostat-sponsored multinational projects and developed academic programs across the US. A sought-after media commentator, Dr. Tomic regularly provides expert analysis on economic and policy issues. A native of Montenegro, Dr. Tomic brings a personal and professional connection to the Adriatic region, offering travelers a unique perspective on the economic and historical forces that have shaped this part of the world.
Canadian Rockies Explorer, with Glacier National Park
听August 12-22, 2026
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11 Days from $8,291 from Boston
Join fellow 福利姬 travelers on a tour through the Canadian Rockies, one of North America鈥檚 great unspoiled wildernesses, with bountiful rewards for outdoor enthusiasts. Stay in unique mountain lodges amid stunning alpine scenery, while visiting four national parks in Canada and the U.S. It鈥檚 a feast for the eyes and the spirit!
Beginning in Calgary, Alberta, travel south to Waterton Lakes National Park, then cross into Montana to majestic Glacier National Park. Cross the Continental Divide to explore Whitefish and Kalispell, Montana, then travel north back into Canada to Banff National Park and emerald Louise Lake. Take an all-terrain vehicle onto Athabasca Glacier, then head further north to Jasper National Park, where the scenery is truly breathtaking. View Maligne Canyon, cruise on Maligne Lake, tiptoe across the cliff-edge Glacier Skywalk, and ascend on a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Tour group size is limited to 24 alumni and friends of Boston College.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada听鈥� Waterton Lakes National Park听鈥� Glacier National Park, MT, U.S.听鈥� St. Mary Lake听鈥� cross the Continental Divide 鈥� Whitefish听鈥� Kalispell听鈥� Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada听鈥� Lake Louise听鈥� Columbia Icefields听鈥� Athabasca Glacier听鈥� Jasper National Park听鈥� Maligne Canyon and Lake听鈥� Glacier Skywalk听鈥� Sulphur Mountain听鈥� Banff听听
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart U.S. for Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Hyatt Regency Calgary |
| 2-3 | Glacier National Park (St. Mary, Montana, U.S.) | St. Mary Village |
| 4-5 | Whitefish, Montana | Grouse Mountain Lodge |
| 6 | Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada | Lake Louise Inn |
| 7-8 | Jasper, Alberta | Whistler鈥檚 Inn |
| 9-10 | Banff, Alberta | Rimrock Resort |
| 11 | Depart for U.S. | 听 |
Your 福利姬 Faculty Host
Noah Snyder
Noah Snyder is a geomorphologist who studies the response of rivers to changes in land-use, climate, and tectonics. He is Professor and Chair of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at Boston College. He studied geology at Bates College, finishing in 1993. He received his PhD from MIT in 2001, and conducted postdoctoral research for the US Geological Survey in northern California. Since arriving at Boston College in 2004, his research has focused on rivers and associated land-management issues in the eastern United States, such as dam construction and removal, reservoir sedimentation, and changing flood risk.
Paradores & Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain & Portugal
October 17-31, 2026
WAITLIST ONLY
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15 Days from $6,174
Tour the Iberian Peninsula with fellow 福利姬 travelers while staying in unique, intimate lodgings of Spain鈥檚 paradores and Portugal鈥檚 pousadas - medieval monasteries, historic fortresses, and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of its region. Feel the spell of Iberia鈥檚 rich Roman and Moorish past, and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life.
In Portugal, following a tour of the capital of Lisbon, travel through the Alentejo district鈥檚 rolling hills, sample wines at a local winery, and discover the charms of the university town of Evora. In Spain, visit the Roman ruins of Merida; the Moorish capital of the Andalusia region, Seville; Cordoba鈥檚 UNESCO sites; and the cliff-clinging town of Ronda. The highlight of Granada is the extraordinary Alhambra palace and its Generalife gardens. Round out the tour with visits to Toledo, with its incomparable hilltop setting, and the monumental capital city of Madrid.听
Tour group size is limited to 24 alumni and friends of Boston College.
Lisbon, Portugal听鈥� Alentejo district听鈥� Evora 鈥� Merida, Spain听鈥� Carmona听鈥� Seville听鈥� Cordoba听鈥� Ronda听鈥� Granada听鈥� The Alhambra听鈥� Ubeda听鈥� Toledo听鈥� Madrid听
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart U.S. for Lisbon, Portugal | 听 |
| 2-3 | Lisbon | Corinthia Lisbon |
| 4-5 | Evora | Pousada dos Loios |
| 6-8 | Carmona, Spain | Parador de Carmona |
| 9-10 | Ronda | Parador de Ronda |
| 11 | Ubeda | Parador de Ubeda |
| 12-14 | Madrid | Wellington Hotel |
| 15 | Depart Madrid for U.S. | 听 |
Your 福利姬 Faculty Host
Michael Noone
Music historian Professor Michael Noone has Spain on the brain. With an inextinguishable passion for connecting the sounds, images, and gestures of the past to vibrant living cultures, Michael uses his knowledge of Iberian music as a key to unlock the secrets of Spain and Portugal. In 2006, he was recognized by King Juan Carlos I for his contribution to Spanish cultural life. As a fluent Spanish speaker, a frequent visitor to the Iberian peninsula, and a scholar of the Age of Discovery, Michael brings an easy familiarity to the inexhaustible diversity of Spain and Portugal. Having taught in five countries on four continents, Professor Noone invites you to share his warmly cosmopolitan approach founded on rigorous scholarship and a determination to enjoy Iberia to the full.
Journey to Southern Africa
March 3-18, 2026:Join fellow travelers on an exciting tour through Southern Africa! Encounter incredible landscapes and untouched natural wonders on this awe-inspiring journey through three countries - South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Machu Picchu to the Galapagos
January 7-22, 2025: Explore two of South America鈥檚 treasures: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu and the fascinating Galapagos Islands.
Greece Through the Ages
May 18-30, 2024: Join us for a journey that will explore the long legacy of Greece during the springtime with stops in Athens and Santorini.
Enchanting Ireland: A Tour of the Emerald Isle
September 29鈥揙ctober 11, 2019: It鈥檚 a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are national heroes.
Insiders' Japan
October 16-18, 2025: Japan is a land of many wonders - with remarkable history, exquisite cuisine, and stunning landscapes. This tour highlights Tokyo and Kyoto.
Provincial French Countryside
August 26-September 9, 2024: Traverse the country from south to north, taking in breathtaking scenery and visiting unspoiled villages. The 14-day tour began in Toulouse and ended in Paris.
Northern Italy: From the Alps to the Adriatic
September 30鈥揙ctober 14, 2023: Experience the romantic Lake District, spending three nights on Lake Maggiore and cruising to beautiful Isola Bella.
Passage from Ireland to Iceland
May 30 - June 13, 2025: Join fellow travelers on this ocean voyage from Dublin to Reykjavik as we explore Europe鈥檚 northernmost islands aboard the new, state-of-the-art, expedition cruise ship, Diana.
Discover Southeast Alaska
August 2-9, 2024: Explore some of nature鈥檚 more secluded landscapes as we discover the remote inner reaches of Alaska鈥檚 Inside Passage.
Oberammergau Passion Play & Cruising the Danube River
June 5-15, 2022: Nestled in the storybook landscapes of the Bavarian Alps, more than 2000 residents of the quaint hamlet of Oberammergau stage one of the world鈥檚 greatest dramatic performances, the extraordinary Passion Play.
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Disclaimer: Boston College is pleased to听facilitate educational听travel opportunities for its alumni and friends, and听works听with tour operators to make available interesting and enriching travel opportunities for Boston College travelers. Please note that Boston College does not conduct听the听tours,听make travel arrangements, or听act as an agent for guests interested in tours.听听The Tour Operators are responsible for all travel arrangements, payments, and bookings.听 Boston College is听pleased to act as a liaison with tour operators should you have any questions or concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. Boston College encourages you to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the tour operator鈥檚 cancellation and refund policies, and also to investigate available services such as trip cancellation insurance. Boston College is not responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements or for losses or听expenses resulting from travel.听听
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