Your next great adventure awaits with Georgia Southern University. In partnership with Collette, the Office of Alumni Relations offers a curated selection of travel experiences, designed to provide relaxation, enrichment, and the joy of shared experiences. Learn more about the Alumni and Friends Travel Program below.
Vacation With a Purpose
When you reserve any of our scheduled travel dates, a portion of your booking directly funds student scholarships at Georgia Southern.
Travel with Family and Friends
Everyone is welcome on our alumni trips. Have a friend that didn’t attend Georgia Southern? Bring them! Is your cousin your travel buddy? Invite them too. Trips are open to ages 5 and up.
Upcoming Travel Dates
Greece
October 14 – 24, 2026
In Greece, discover a place where age-old legends and monuments intertwine with warm sunshine and island-style living.
Christmas Markets
December 10 – 18, 2026
Discover the holiday spirit throughout Germany, France, and Switzerland on a festive tour of Christmas markets .
Tropical Costa Rica
January 29 – February 6, 2027
Discover Costa Rica’s lush forests and stunning waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines and more.
Spotlight on Tuscany
March 16 – 24, 2027
Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities.
Iceland’s Northern Lights
October 6 – 12, 2027
Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland.
Christmas on the Danube
December 13 – 21, 2027
On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe in its holiday best.
Travel Plans Made Easy
For our alumni and friends based near Atlanta or Savannah, our partner Collette offers the option to purchase an air-inclusive package on qualifying trips. (Self-booking your flight is also an option.)
Trips with Roundtrip Air From Atlanta
Trips With Roundtrip Air From Savannah
About Our Travel Partner
Collette® is an award winning tour operator and has been the leading tour operator since 1918.
Industry-leading Cancellation Waiver
With Collette’s Travel Plan Protection, you can cancel you trip for any reason, right up until the day before your departure and get a full refund, less the cost of the plan.
Hometown Pick Up
For alumni in Statesboro, your group travel includes a coach ride to and from the airport. If you’re not in the Savannah area, a private sedan service will escort you to and from the airport. *This service is included within a 50-mile radius from more than 90 airport gateways.
Expert Tour Managers
Each Collette tour is guided by a regionally-based expert. This means that from the moment you touch down until the moment you leave, you’ll be in the hands of a trusted Tour Manager with insider knowledge about the culture, language, and history of your destination.
The Collette Passport Club
The Collette Passport Club rewards you for every trip you take… and as you continue checking tours off your bucket list, you can unlock even more perks along the journey.
Travel Program Frequently Asked Questions
Our travel program is open to all alumni, friends, and children 5 and up.
When you explore any of the destinations above with fellow Eagles, a portion of your booking directly funds student scholarships at Georgia Southern.
- Travelers receive a 5% Loyalty Credit on their next Collette tour when travel is completed within 24 months of the original trip
- Travelers receive a 3% Loyalty Credit on tours completed within 25-36 months of the original trip.
Please contact Ava Edwards at avaedwards@georgiasouthern.edu to learn more about alumni travel program and trip specifics.
Learn more about common questions asked about travelling with Collette Travel Team here.
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