Classic Europe for Graduating Seniors

Celebrate your recent graduation with the ultimate European getaway.

group photo of the Classic Europe tour participants

Date

May 17 - 28, 2027

From Price

$4,496.00

Contact

AESU
800-638-7640

Type

Graduating Seniors

Land

Region

Europe

Tour Manager

Rileigh Hageman
hageman.97@osu.edu

Trip overview

Experience 12 or 17 unforgettable days, filled with adventure, culture, and exploration in some of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. From mingling with locals during a London pub crawl to capturing the grandeur of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and delving into history at the Roman Forum. If you add on the post-tour, you’ll embark on a thrilling adventure in the Greek isles and visit the 2000-year-old Parthenon in Athens. This journey is the perfect blend of excitement, leisure, and cultural immersion. Rediscover your inner adventurer, create memories, and forge lifelong friendships on this epic European journey.

This tour is designed for recent college graduates ages 21-29

Optional Post-Tour: Southern Italy and Greece, May 28 – June 2, 2027

Tour Details and Registration

Tour highlights

12 Day Main Tour

10 nights in three or four-star hotels, two-share rooms with private bath/shower
Intra-Europe transportation by air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary
Eurostar train from London to Paris
High speed TGV train from Paris to Southern France
A private tour director for the entire duration of the land tour
All service charges and local taxes

Meals

10 continental breakfasts
Four three-course specialty dinners, including:
- French Bistro dinner
- Cote d’Azur French brasserie dinner
- Tuscan dinner
- Viva Italia pizza party

Activities and Admissions

London welcome orientation and pub crawl
One-day group tube pass in London
Guided tours in London, Paris, and Rome, all led by local experts
Seine River cruise in Paris
Paris metro card providing access to public transportation system
The beaches of the French Riviera
Tuscan experience
Chianti wine tasting
Admission to the Colosseum and Caesar’s Roman Forum
Rome travel card providing unlimited access to public transportation system
See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City

Five-Day Extension:

Five nights in three or four-star hotels, two-share rooms with private bath/shower
- Including overnight on ship from Italy to Greece (four-share cabins)
All intra-Europe transportation by air-conditioned motor coach and overnight ship as per itinerary
A private tour director for the entire duration of the land tour
All service charges and local taxes

Meals

Five continental breakfasts
Three three-course specialty dinners, including:
- One traditional Greek dinner at a local restaurant
- One Greek island farewell dinner
- Athens’ farewell taverna dinner

Activities and Admissions

Guided tours in Pompeii and Athens, led by local experts
Admission to Pompeii archeological site
Bike rental on the Isle of Poros
Greek Island stay
Toga party
Admission to Acropolis

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Group photo of travelers in London with Big Ben in the background

Travelers doing O-H-I-O in front of a building in Europe

Group of people standing together on wide stone steps outside a large building with tall columns, some wearing backpacks and casual clothing.

Group of people with arms raised spelling O-H-I-O in an outdoor plaza, with the Eiffel Tower and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Group of people standing side by side on a rocky beach in front of the ocean, with waves behind them and an overcast sky.

Large group of people posing together on stone steps inside ancient ruins, with arched walls and rocky hills in the background.

Three people standing on a riverside walkway with arms raised in circle shapes, with Tower Bridge and the River Thames visible behind them.

Four people standing in ancient ruins with stone columns behind them, each raising their arms spelling O-H-I-O under a blue sky.

Group of people posing in front of a large outdoor sign reading “#ILoveNICE,” with red and black letters on a paved plaza.

Large group of people standing together outdoors, holding an Ohio State flag, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background.

Group of people riding a yellow inflatable banana boat on blue ocean water, with distant mountains and a clear sky in the background.

Long dining table set with plates and glasses, surrounded by a large group of people seated closely together inside a restaurant with stone walls and warm lighting.

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to England
Day 2: Land tour start day | London
Day 3: London
Day 4: London | Paris
Day 5: Paris
Day 6: Paris | French Riviera
Day 7: French Riviera
Day 8: French Riviera | Pisa | Tuscany
Day 9: Tuscany
Day 10: Tuscany | Rome | Vatican City
Day 11: Rome | Vatican City
Day 12: Travel home or continue to Pompeii and overnight ship to Greece
Day 13: Isle of Poros
Day 14: Isles of Poros
Day 15: Isles of Poros
Day 16: Isles of Poros | Athens
Day 17: Travel home

Preferred Travel Insurance

USI Travel Insurance Services is the preferred provider of travel insurance for The Ohio State University. We highly recommend that you review this information and consider insurance to protect yourself and your investment. USI is a comprehensive plan that offers three options, allowing you to select the coverage that best suits your needs. You can find additional details, request a quote and purchase a plan online or by calling 1-800-937-1387.

Cancellations

Visit the AESU website to learn about the terms and conditions.