TrojanTravelCelebrating 40 Years of

The USC Alumni Association proudly presents

TROJAN TRAVEL 2018

Linda J. Ball ’83Associate Director and Manager Trojan TravelUSC Alumni Association

Patrick E. Auerbach EdD ’08Associate Senior Vice Presidentfor Alumni Relations

In 1978, a Rhine River cruise with 138 Trojans aboard marked the beginning of Trojan Travel. Over the past 40 years, more than 17,000 USC alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff have traveled the world with the USC Alumni Association’s affinity travel organization, committed to promoting lifelong learning and strengthening the bond between Trojans and USC through unique tours near and far.

This year, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are proud to offer an exciting slate of “eSCapes” that include favorites and brand-new itineraries!

We are also excited to partner this year with USC Associates to introduce a new luxury travel experience—Trojan Travel Premier—featuring exclusive offers for our Trojan Travelers.Our first Trojan Travel Premier trip is an 11-day “Arabian Nights” cruise aboard the beautiful Crystal Serenity, with special, exclusively arranged land excursions.

Wherever your travel dreams may take you, let Trojan Travel help you get there with trips that offer enrichment, excitement and Trojan Family camaraderie—your adventure begins at TrojanTravel.usc.edu.

And, to take full advantage of all USC Alumni Association offers and events, please keep your USC contact information current at fightonline.usc.edu or via email at alumni@usc.edu.

Fight (and Travel) On!

Request for InformationVisit TrojanTravel.usc.edu for the most up-to-date trip information, including detailed travel itineraries, special offers, early-bird registration discounts—even online booking!

Or call Trojan Travel at (213) 821-6005 for trip details and/or to make your reservation.

Our dedicated travel team works with our expert travel partners to ensure that your Trojan Travel adventure will be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

AFRICA/ASIA

AUSTRALIA/SOUTH PACIFICCRUISING TAHITI AND FRENCH POLYNESIA FEB 13-23Gohagan & Company | Cruise | From $6,795Set sail aboard the MSY Wind Spirit and explore the exotic islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Taha’a, Raiatea and Huahine. Free airfare from Los Angeles.

AUSTRALIA MAR 2-15AHI Travel | Land | From $5,695Travel “Down Under” and visit Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Cairns. Explore cosmopolitan cities, the wine country and the Great Barrier Reef. Includes all internal flights and transfers.

NEW ZEALAND MAR 17-31AHI Travel | Land | From $5,495Marvel at New Zealand’s natural wonders on an adventure that includes Fiordland, the Franz Josef Glacier and Queenstown’s alpine landscapes. Experience Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch.

TANZANIA MIGRATION SAFARI JAN 24-FEB 4Orbridge | Land | From $6,995Experience an African wildlife safari encompassing Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks, Ngorongoro Crater, Grumeti and Lake Victoria. Optional extension: Mountain gorilla trek in Rwanda.

ROMANCE OF THE MEKONG RIVER FEB 6-21AHI Travel | Cruise | From $5,145Cruise the Mekong River aboard the Mekong Navigator. Discover Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. Free air from select cities. Pre-tour option: Hanoi and Ha Long Bay.

TROJAN TRAVEL PREMIER: ARABIAN NIGHTS APR 15-26FROSCH | Cruise | From $5,310Join Trojan Travel and the USC Associates on an extraordinary cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity from Mumbai to Dubai. USC-exclusive pre-cruise tour option: India.

DYNASTIES OF CHINA AND TIBET MAY 26-JUN 9Gohagan & Company | Land/Cruise | From $4,995Discover the best of China and Tibet during this journey, featuring a cruise along the Yangtze River and five-star accommodations in Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa and Shanghai.

INSIDER’S JAPAN SEP 15-27Odysseys Unlimited | Land | From $5,595Enjoy bustling Tokyo, imperial Kyoto, magnificent Mt. Fuji and the lovely historic cities of Takayama, Kanazawa and Nara. Free air from select cities. Optional extension: Hiroshima.

JOURNEY TO SOUTHERN AFRICA OCT 7-22AHI Travel | Land/Rail | From $6,995Explore Cape Town, Johannesburg and Victoria Falls during this expedition to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Includes the luxurious Rovos Rail and safaris in Thornybush Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.

EUROPEJOURNEY ALONG THE ELBE APR 26-MAY 7AHI Travel | Cruise | From $4,495Wend your way along the Elbe River through Germany and the Czech Republic aboard the new, intimate MS Elbe Princesse. Enjoy stays in Berlin and Prague.

EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS APR 30-MAY 9Gohagan & Company | Cruise | From $5,195Sail the MS Le Boréal along coastal Portugal, Spain, France and England. Includes a visit to the beaches of Normandy with special guest Dwight D. Eisenhower II.

DUTCH WATERWAYS MAY 2-10AHI Travel | Cruise | From $2,495Cruise the waterways and canals of the Netherlands and Belgium and enjoy guided excursions to Amsterdam, Giethoorn, The Hague, Delft, Bruges and Antwerp. No single supplement.

TUSCANY ~ CORTONA MAY 15-23AHI Travel | Land | From $2,995While staying in a charming Cortona villa, immerse yourself in Tuscany, visiting hilltop villages, storied architecture and bountiful vineyards. Includes special tour to Florence.

EUROPEAN SERENADE MAY 16-25Go Next | Cruise | From $2,799Join USC School of Cinematic Arts lecturer Richard Jewell on a voyage aboard Oceania’s Riviera. Sail from Rome to Venice along the Amalfi and Dalmatian coasts. Free airfare.

BASQUE COUNTRY JUN 2-10AHI Travel | Land | From $2,995Explore Spain’s Old World towns and villages, marvel at the region’s natural wonders and discover cross-border influences on local Spanish and French traditions.

EASY COMPANY: ENGLAND TO THE EAGLE’S NEST JUN 8-20National WWII Museum | Land | From $5,995Follow in the footsteps of the “Band of Brothers”—the 101st Airborne’s 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment—from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps.

CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA JUN 14-23Gohagan & Company | Cruise | From $6,495Witness the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states aboard the MS Le Soléal. Enjoy presentations by former Polish president Lech Wałęsa and noted author and scholar Sergei N. Khrushchev.

WIMBLEDON: THE CHAMPIONSHIPS JUL 2-6Sports & Entertainment Travel | Land | From $5,229Delight in four-star London accommodations and enjoy great views of all the grass-court action during the first-week matches of the legendary tournament.

CRUISE THE RHINE RIVER JUL 4-12AHI Travel | Cruise | From $2,895Join USC Dornsife professor Laurie Brand to cruise the Rhine River through the Netherlands, Germany and France, with visits to Amsterdam, Cologne and Strasbourg. No single supplement.

ICELAND JUL 9-17Gohagan & Company | Cruise | From $5,995Board the MS Le Soléal and feast on the unique beauty of Viking ruins and glaciers atop simmering volcanoes. Cross the Arctic Circle. Free round-trip air from select cities.

ROMANCE OF THE DOURO RIVER JUL 12-23AHI Travel | Land/Cruise | From $3,295Explore the cities and towns of Portugal with stays in historic Lisbon and vibrant Porto. Cruise the Douro River aboard the MS Miguel Torga. No single supplement.

BREATHTAKING BORDEAUX JUL 16-24Go Next | Cruise | From $3,899Explore France’s Bordeaux region aboard the Scenic Diamond. Taste some of the world’s greatest wines, explore Saint-Émilion, tour the Château de Roquetaillade and much more!

RICHES OF THE EMERALD ISLE AUG 7-18AHI Travel | Land | From $3,995Discover the finest in Irish culture. Visit lively Galway, admire the Cliffs of Moher, enjoy Blarney Castle and delight in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College.

IMPERIAL SPLENDORS OF RUSSIA SEP 5-14AHI Travel | Land | From $3,495Explore Russia and the grandeur of Moscow’s imperial riches. Travel by high-speed train to St. Petersburg to visit the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Palace and more.

AMALFI COAST SEP 11-19AHI Travel | Land | From $3,295Join USC lecturer Marlene Wagner to explore the seaside towns, glorious gardens and legendary ruins of the idyllic Amalfi Coast. No single supplement.

GRAND DANUBE PASSAGE SEP 18-OCT 3AHI Travel | Cruise | From $4,695Discover fascinating capital cities and charming villages along the storied Danube River. Admire ancient facades, castles and cathedrals, and enjoy engaging cultural experiences. No single supplement.

REIMS SEP 25-OCT 3AHI Travel | Land | From $2,995On the centennial of the WWI armistice, this program explores France’s Champagne country. Explore history and stroll through quaint villages during your stay in Reims. No single supplement.

GLORIOUS GREECE OCT 13-24Go Next | Cruise | From $2,999Classic mythology, glimmering seas and the ancient cities of the Greek isles await you on this luxurious cruise aboard Oceania’s Riviera. Free airfare from major U.S. cities.

GLAMOROUS RETREATS NOV 1-9Go Next | Cruise | From $1,799Set sail on Oceania’s Marina to the resorts of the French and Italian Riviera, including Portofino and the celebrity favorites of Saint-Tropez and Monte Carlo. Free airfare.

CENTRAL / SOUTH AMERICA

HOLIDAY MARKETS NOV 27–DEC 5AHI Travel | Cruise | From $1,995Delight in merry Christkindlmarkts on this cruise along the Rhine and Main rivers. See Cologne’s cathedral and admire medieval Miltenberg, Rothenburg and many other gems. No single supplement.

CUBA BY LAND AND SEA FEB 3-12Gohagan & Company | Land/Cruise | From $6,995Experience Cuba during this people-to-people tour aboard the small sailing ship MY Le Ponant. Interact with locals and immerse yourself in Cuban history, culture and daily life.

PASSAGE THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL AND COSTA RICA FEB 9-17Gohagan & Company | Cruise | From $4,995Join USC Dornsife professor Craig Stanford aboard the MV Star Breeze to explore the rainforests of Costa Rica, followed by a daytime passage through the locks of the Panama Canal.

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS FEB 21-28Orbridge | Cruise | From $4,495Explore Quito, Ecuador, before joining an intimate cruise through the archipelago. Naturalists guide you through the wonders of this national park, whale sanctuary and marine reserve. Optional extension: Machu Picchu.

RADIANT RHYTHMS MAR 20-APR 2Go Next | Cruise | From $3,499Cruise aboard Oceania’s Sirena and visit natural, historical and cultural attractions in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. Free airfare. Pre-tour option: Iguazú Falls.

WONDERS OF PERU AND AMAZON RIVER CRUISE OCT 4-15AHI Travel | Land/Cruise | From $5,295Enjoy the vibrant culture of Peru and the Amazon. Explore Lima, the Andes and breathtaking Machu Picchu. Free round-trip airfare between Miami and Lima. No single supplement.

PATAGONIA’S GLACIERS AND THE CHILEAN FJORDS OCT 30-NOV 10Gohagan & Company | Land/Cruise | From $6,995Explore Patagonia on this journey from Tierra del Fuego to Glacier Alley. Cruise aboard the MV Ventus Australis, designed for the Chilean fjords. Optional extensions: Easter Island and Buenos Aires/Iguazú Falls.

CULTURAL CUBA NOV 25-DEC 3AHI Travel | Land | From $5,695Immerse yourself in Cuba’s architecture, music and culture in Havana and Cienfuegos. Includes round-trip flights between Miami and Havana and all excursions.

PLEASE NOTE: Travelers requiring assistance must be accompanied on their journey and should not expect wheelchair access or elevators. Trip and deposit costs quoted are per person based on double occupancy; dates, costs, destinations, itineraries, faculty participation and other details are all subject to change.

NORTH AMERICATHE MASTERS APR 4-7Sports & Entertainment Travel | Land | From $4,139Be part of the great golf tradition known as the Masters. Stay and golf in historic Savannah, Georgia. Head to Augusta National for Friday at the Masters.

GREAT TRAINS AND GRAND CANYONS APR 8-13Premier World Discovery | Land/Rail | From $2,445Experience the majesty of the Grand Canyon and other stunning sights in Arizona’s red-rock country. Includes hotel accommodations in Sedona and airfare from Los Angeles.

KENTUCKY DERBY MAY 2-6Sports & Entertainment Travel | Land | From $3,039Enjoy “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” plus Dawn at the Downs, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Keeneland Race Course. Includes Churchill Downs seats.

GLACIAL ADVENTURES IN ALASKA JUN 19-29Go Next | Cruise | From $3,349Join former USC football coach John Robinson on a PAC 12 alumni cruise! Sail aboard Oceania’s Regatta roundtrip from Seattle. Exclusive onboard programs and tailgates. Free airfare.

MAJESTIC GREAT LAKES JUL 27-AUG 5Go Next | Cruise | From $5,999Explore the stunning wilderness, rocky shores and pristine islands of the Great Lakes aboard the M/V Victory I. Enjoy onboard lectures by a maritime historian.

THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI AUG 5-20Go Next | Cruise | From $3,599Rekindle the grandeur of the Mississippi River’s steamboat era aboard the American Queen. Explore the history and culture nourished by this majestic waterway.

AUTUMN INSPIRATION SEP 13-23Go Next | Cruise | From $3,949Sail up the scenic Atlantic coast aboard the Insignia. Explore U.S. history in Boston and Newport and enjoy Old World European charm in Québec and Montréal. Free airfare.

WINES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEP 9-17Go Next | Cruise | From $3,499Indulge in fine wines and learn about pioneer history on this grand voyage aboard the American Empress. Cruise the Columbia and Snake rivers through the Pacific Northwest.

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