This trip includes round trip economy airfare from Austin, Dallas or Houston.  Join The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) as they embark on an unforgettable journey to Peru.  Discover the wonders of Machu Picchu along with the history and beauty of Peru and its people. From the bustling cities of Lima and Cusco to small villages and island communities. Learn about traditional techniques and ways of life still in use today. Visit local artisan markets with colorful handicrafts. Stroll through amazing historic sites and charming cobblestone-street villages. Travel by rail from the Andean highlands to the entrance of the jungles. Explore the many wonders of the Inca Empire while the magic of mystical Peru is revealed during this unforgettable adventure.  

9 DAYS • 16 MEALS

* Depending on flight schedules, arrival in your home city may be on May 8, 2025.

Join The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) as they embark on a scenic adventure through the majestic Colorado Rockies and Santa Fe, New Mexico aboard historic trains! You’ll love riding the rails into the unspoiled scenic past of Colorado. This off-the-beaten-path tour of the U.S. West will take you through the untamed beauty of Royal Gorge aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railway; through the magnificent mesas and canyons of San Juan National Forest aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad; and through the rugged splendor of The Rockies aboard the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad. You will also visit Colorado Spring’s Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde’s ancient cliff dwellings, Chimayo’s famous pilgrimage site, and Glenwood Spring’s historic Hotel Colorado. Train buffs will also enjoy time in Durango’s D&SNG Railway Museum. This is a land only trip.   9 DAYS - 11 MEALS

This trip includes round trip economy airfare from Austin, Dallas or Houston.  Join The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) on an historical and gastromical Italian adventure.  From art, culture, and amazing scenery to delicious food and wine, experience all Italy has to offer. Travel through the scenic countryside and take in the postcard-perfect vistas as you journey to Pisa with its iconic Leaning Tower and San Gimignano. Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David. Sample local wine and learn the secrets of preparing delicious Italian cuisine at a hands-on cooking class. Experience “La bella vita” – the good life, on this adventure in Italy. 10 DAYS • 13 MEALS

Join New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on their small group Dubai Desert Escape for 5 days, 6 nights.  Experience the exilerating dune bashing on your desert safari complete with BBQ dinner, a full day Dubai City Tour, and Abu Dhabi City Tour.  

CRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

Cruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life. Visit rural villages, colorful markets and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks. Delve into the peaks and valleys of Cambodia’s history in the Royal Palace and National Museums of its beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Witness skilled artisans who create exquisite handicrafts and delicacies, and be treated to authentic experiences, including rides via oxcart, tut tut and trishaw. On this transformative journey, the Mekong truly reveals a vibrant world along its shores.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.