Courses
Trips and Travel
Day Trips
Port Tampa Bay Boat Tour, October 21, 10 to Noon
Join OLLI-USF for a fascinating guided water tour of Port Tampa Bay. You may even see a dolphin or two! Did you know that Tampa is home to Florida’s largest and most cargo-diverse port? Located in Tampa's Channelside District, it handles 33 million tons of cargo a year, supports more than 192,000 jobs in Central Florida and is a major cruise homeport. Our 75-minute boat tour will include live narration as you travel around a majority of the Port Tampa Bay complex, around Hooker’s Point and back to the starting point at Cruise Terminal 3. There also will be lots of time for questions and answers.
WEDU PBS Studio: Behind the Scenes Tour, November 12, 10 to Noon
Get an inside look at the station’s operations and learn more about how local television and PBS programming are produced and distributed to their 16-county viewing area. We’ll also have the opportunity to see some of the pre-taping activity for WEDU’s Florida This Week program and experience a pre-screening of the latest locally produced documentary. Light refreshments will be provided.
MultiDay Trips
OLLI's Travel Opportunities Committee (TOC) organizes international and domestic trips. It's fun to travel with a group of friends, or soon-to-become-friends. Great fun and great value!
If you have questions or comments for the committee, please email olli-inquiries@usf.edu.
The Great Rivers of Europe: October 4 - 19, 2026
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Highlights
Join us for an unforgettable 14-day journey aboard Grand Circle Cruise Line's privately
owned MS River Aria--a 162-passenger ship offering an intimate and enriching travel
experience. Cruise along three of Europe's most iconic waterways--the Rhine, Main,
and Danube Rivers--beginning in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and concluding in Melk
and Vienna, Austria.
Spotlight on New York City: May 13 – 17, 2027
A five‑day immersion in the energy of Manhattan: two dazzling Broadway shows, iconic landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a moving visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, leisurely time in Central Park, and explorations of Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Times Square — all capped with world‑class shopping and a stay in the heart of the city.
America's Cowboy Country: May 16 - 23, 2027
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the American West. This bucket-list expedition immerses you in the dramatic landscapes and legendary history of the Great American Frontier. Highlights include Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, and the Grand Tetons.
Majestic Canadian Rockies: July 25, 2027
Experience the Canadian Rockies on a six‑day adventure based in Banff National Park. See Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway, ride the Athabasca Glacier, and enjoy the Banff Gondola’s sweeping views. With first‑class hotels, guided sightseeing, roundtrip airfare, and eight meals included, this journey offers an unforgettable exploration.
Solar Eclipse and Southern Spain: July 26 - August 4, 2027
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This 10-day journey promises a full sensory experience in the south of Spain. Explore the grand boulevards and world-class museums of Madrid, then travel south through Cordoba, Seville, and the Cadiz Coast. Highlights of the trip include the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, Gibraltar, a breathtaking total solar eclipse viewed in the Path of Totality -- and more.
New England Rails and Sails: October 13 - 21, 2027
featuring Three Rail Excursions and Three Scenic Cruises
Tour New England by rail and sail during autumn’s splendor by taking three exciting rail excursions and three fun-filled New England cruises. Also, travel the beautiful Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountains and spend two nights at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. As you tour New England by train, its wonderful amazing natural beauty will delight your senses.
The Arctic Circle and Northern Lights plus Norway, October 16, 2027
This journey combines Norway's spectacular scenery with the history, culture, and natural wonders of the country's far north. Traveling above the Arctic Circle, you'll discover dramatic fjords, rugged coastlines, charming Norwegian communities, and the possibility of witnessing the aurora borealis. The 14 day cruise trip is offered through Tampa Bay's full service travel agency, .
Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec City: December 14, 2027
Celebrate the holidays on a seven‑day journey through Montreal and Quebec City, where festive lights, German‑style Christmas markets, and Old World charm create a magical winter escape. Enjoy guided tours, hands‑on workshops, Montmorency Falls, a maple sugar shack breakfast, and stays in premier hotels. Roundtrip airfare, transfers, and nine meals make this a seamless, sparkling seasonal adventure.