Golden Eagle Travel
Upcoming Trips:
Holland Windmills, Waterways & Tulips River Cruise
Landscapes & Lighthouses of Coastal Maine
Tennessee Tech is excited to offer exceptional travel opportunities for alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Experience the comradery of exploring the world with your fellow Golden Eagles. We partner with companies that specialize in group travel, and we take care of all of the details so you can relax and enjoy your vacation.
Due to limited space, we encourage you to sign up for the tours you are interested in as soon as possible. Email alumni@tntech.edu with questions or suggestions for future itineraries.
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Cape Cod & the Islands
This trip is currently full. Please email alumni@tntech.edu to be added to a waiting list.
July 26 - August 1, 2025
Cape Cod, located in eastern Massachusetts, is among New England’s favorite summer vacation destinations and it thrives on tourism, beautiful ocean beaches and small unique businesses. Travelers come to lose themselves amongst endless miles of windswept seashore, dune-studded landscapes, inshore forests and historic sights. Enjoy your first night in exciting Boston and then head out for 5 nights at one hotel on ‘The Cape’ to experience its beauty and history. Visit amazing Boston, mansion-filled Newport, RI, Provincetown, a Cranberry Bog and ferry to the two most scenic and famous Islands off ‘The Cape,’ Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Today, Boston is the economic and cultural hub of New England yet retains its rich
history in education, arts, culture, cuisine and architecture. Boston is one of America’s
oldest cities, first incorporated as a town in 1630 with a rich economic and social
history. The Cape’s recorded history starts with the Plymouth Pilgrims who first set
foot in the New World at the tip of Cape Cod in 1620. En route from Boston to Cape
Cod visit Plymouth Plantation, and see Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II, 
recently renovated for the 400th Anniversary of the historic voyage. On another day
visit a traditional Cranberry Bog, see scenic Lighthouses and travel to the tip of
Cape Cod to visit charming Provincetown. The island of Martha’s Vineyard is only seven
miles off the coast of Massachusetts, but a world all its own. ‘The Vineyard’ is a
true island as there are no bridges from the mainland, and most visitors arrive by
ferry or plane. Explore the seaside city of Newport, RI famous for its historic mansions
and an upscale downtown filled with cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks. The sight
of the island of Nantucket coming into view from the bow of a ferry is a stirring
one as lines of foaming breakers crash against vast stretches of sand on the shore
while 17th-century architecture dots the downtown horizon. Enjoy these wonderful New
England sights during your 7-day adventure to Boston and ‘The Cape.’
Please review the itinerary details and count the extras. With roundtrip airfare included, we hope you can join us and agree this is an amazing trip.
Book online using web code 183108 at Premier World Discovery »
Tanzania Trailblazer Safaris
Sept. 7-13, 2025 (sign up by April 15)
San Antonio Holiday
December 4 - 8, 2025
This short holiday vacation is highlighted by a 4-night stay in San Antonio, the Alamo City. The old-Spanish flavor, multicultural heritage, numerous parks and plazas, and the Riverwalk make San Antonio one of America’s most intriguing cities. Along the San Antonio River is the bustling Riverwalk, or Paseo Del Rio, with tree-lined footpaths, craft shops, galleries, a mall, restaurants and nightspots. The Riverwalk is pedestrian-only as it sits below the automobile street level.
A city tour kicks off your San Antonio adventure. Visit the Alamo with time to wander through the historic landmark. Next enjoy the docudrama, “The Price of Freedom,” which recounts the battle of the Alamo at the IMAX Theatre. Complete your day with a leisurely Riverwalk Cruise where you’ll learn more about the history of this fascinating city.
Another exciting day takes you north to the beautiful and unique capital of Texas,
Austin, for a city tour and visits to the LBJ Library & Museum at the University of
Texas and the State Capitol Building. On Day 4, travel into the Hill Country of Texas
and take in the scenery. The first stop is in the quaint and historic German settlement
of Fredericksburg. Explore the downtown area and visit the National Museum of the
Pacific War. Then sample a few wines of the Texas Hill Country, a growing wine region.
On the last evening, experience the Fiesta de las Luminarias where thousands of candles
illuminate the Riverwalk for the magical holiday season.
Please review the itinerary details and count the extras. With roundtrip airfare included, we hope you can join us and agree this is an amazing trip.
Book online using web code 184639 at Premier World Discovery »
Holland Windmills, Waterways & Tulips River Cruise
April 13-21, 2026
The nine-day Holland Windmills, Waterways & Tulips River Cruise features seven nights on the Amadeus Amara, a new ship launching in 2025 that features an indoor pool and 82 staterooms. The itinerary includes an Amsterdam Canal cruise tour, Keukenhof Flower Gardens, Bruges city tour, Arnhem city tour, Middelburg walking tour, Antwerp city tour, Kinderdijk windmills and much more. Prices will vary between $5,195 and $7,195 per person for double occupancy, depending on the type of stateroom you choose. There is an optional post-cruise extension featuring two nights in Amsterdam available as well.
These river cruises fill up VERY quickly, and we anticipate this one will be full by early summer. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible if you are interested!
» Book online using web code 204337.
Landscapes & Lighthouses of Coastal Maine
September 12-18, 2026
Discover the charm of Coastal Maine! Our seven-day "Landscapes & Lighthouses of Coastal
Maine" tour begins with an overnight stay in historic Boston, where we'll enjoy a
guided city tour. Then, it's off to Coastal Maine for five nights of seaside adventure.
We'll cruise through Casco Bay to spot iconic lighthouses, forts, working lobster
boats and more. We'll then explore Maine's southern coast, with its quaint villages,
stunning ocean views and grand historic mansions. In Kennebunkport, we'll admire the
whimsical Wedding Cake House, tour the Seashore Trolley Museum, and take in panoramic
views from Walker's Point -- the beloved summer retreat of President George H. W.
Bush. Cap off your trip with a hands-on experience aboard a working lobster boat,
followed by an authentic Maine lobster clambake -- a true New England tradition.
» Book online using web code 204338.
