Travel the world with UC retirees and their family/friends.
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Travel the world with retirees from all the UC locations and their guests. Our group tours are inclusive of lodging, a dedicated tour leader local to the regions we visit, many meals, and most excursions, so you can relax and enjoy the trip. With at least 12 UC travelers, a UC Retirees liaison accompanies the trip to support the tour leader.
Click on the trip links to see detailed flyers, including the daily itinerary and activity level. Some tours are more active than others, and may involve walking/hiking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, or experiencing changes in elevation.
Don't hesitate to register, as many trips fill several months to a year or more before departure, and tour operators release our unsold seats to the public about seven months before departure. If a trip is full, you are encouraged to join the waiting list, as we do get cancellations.
UC Retirees Travel is coordinated by a team of volunteer liaisons, all UC retirees, who publicize our trips, provide pre-trip information, answer traveler's questions, and escort trips that have at least 12 UC travelers. Read about our volunteer liaisons.
FAQs
Before registering for a trip, review the trip flyer and visit our Frequently-Asked-Questions page. If you have questions after reviewing flyers and our FAQ page, please email us at UCRetireesTravel@gmail.com.
Tech Tools Webinar
Whether you are taking a short trip close to home or an extended international tour, technology tools can make travel smoother, safer, and more personal by removing common frustrations.
Tech Tools Tip Sheet
See our "Tech Tools for Travel" tip sheet that corresponds with our "Tech Tools & Tips for Travel" webinar to add more information and links for helpful websites.
Packing Checklist
We have compiled a general packing checklist to use as a starting point for your travels. Page one of the list includes suggestions for clothing, toiletries, tech gadgets, and miscellaneous items, as well as items to pack in your under-seat carryon. Page two is a mini pharmacy list. Packing a mini-pharmacy may seem like overkill when you’re feeling perfectly healthy upon departure, but if something does go wrong, being prepared can help you enjoy your trip to the fullest. View the Packing Checklist (PDF).
Trip Activity Levels
Trips are rated from activity level 1 to activity level 5. These rates vary slightly for each of our partner tour operators, with level 1 being the most leisurely and level 5 being strenuous. Most of our trips are rated level 2 or level 3, as most of our travelers are moderately active to active travelers. Actvity levels are described in each trip flyer and additional details for Collette and OAT can be found at the links below:
Trip Preview Webinar
Learn more about our 2027 trips
Thursday, September 24, 10 a.m. Pacific, via Zoom
Join us to learn more about upcoming trips to South America, Holland/Belgium, eastern Europe, Spain & Portugal, Mongolia, Africa, Great Britain, Iceland, China, Turkiye, and Thailand. The presenters will share some highlights from each trip and answer your questions.
Trip Spotlight Webinar: Majestic Cities of Central and Eastern Europe
Learn About Our 2027 trip to Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Krakow
Monday, September 28, 1 p.m. Pacific, via Zoom
Join us to learn about our "Majestic Cities of Central & Eastern Europe" trip, May 1-15, 2027, which features immersive local deep-dives and authentic, traditional experiences in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Krakow. The tour visits historically significant castles, cathedrals, abbeys, city centers, and more as we embrace history, culture, and endless beauty in Central and Eastern Europe. Jay Fehan from Collette Travel will preview the itinerary and answer your questions.
2026 Adventures with Available Space
2026 trips are all sold out except for our December trip to Egypt. Click on the image below to see details about this trip or visit our 2026 Adventures webpage to see a more detailed listing of all 2026 trips and watch seven- to ten-minute trip preview videos for most trips.
2027 Adventures with Available Space
Our 2027 trips are starting to fill up. Click on the images below to see details about individual trips or visit our 2027 Adventures webpage to see a more detailed listing of all 2027 trips.
OAT/GCT/GCCL Individual Booking Discount
If UC Retirees's Travel's scheduled trips do not fit your schedule or if a trip that interests you is sold out, save $100 per person on any Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT), Grand Circle Travel (GCT), or Grand Circle Cruise Line(GCCL) trip by mentioning the UC Retirees Travel group booking code: 28708.
