Travel with OLLI at SOU

OLLI at SOU is launching a travel pilot program for members in 2025 to explore interest and offerings. Future plans include a variety of travel options—local day trips, regional overnighters, domestic and international trips.

SOU Travel with OLLI

Travel with Us

The OLLI at SOU Travel Pilot Project Team is pleased to offer six travel opportunities in 2025. These include four local/regional trips curated with Ashland’s Main Street Tour company and two USA tours with Collette Travel and Tours. The team is in discussions with two companies about international travel.

Travel Local Regional Vineyard

Local/Regional Trips

Explore the Rogue Valley and other regional areas with local tour companies. OLLI at SOU is lucky to be located in an area nearby to many different exciting and educational experiences. Check out ROGUETROTTER’s YouTube video on our past 2025 trips.

A Curated Wine Country Experience with Instructor Dan Dawson – November 3-7, 2025 (3 days / 4 nights)
Popular OLLI at SOU instructor Dan Dawson has partnered with NW Touring to bring a wine experience like no other. This package includes three wine-focused lectures with Dan in October preceding the excursion. Travel to and from Walla Walla is participants’ responsibility. Please note that payment is due at registration. Click here for complete details. This trip is now full. Please contact olli@sou.edu to be added to a waitlist.

OLLI at SOU National Travel

Domestic Trips

Branch out and explore areas across the United States. Revisit popular areas you’ve already seen or experience new sites without leaving the country.

OLLI at SOU doesn’t currently have any domestic trips planned. Continue checking this page for updates.

OLLI at SOU International Travel

International Trips

Switzerland & Christmas Markets of the Rhine – Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 2026 (9 days / 8 nights)
OLLI at SOU has partnered with Premier World Discovery to offer this incredible holiday tour through Switzerland, Germany and France. After one night in Switzerland you will board the Amadeus Amara for a six night cruise on the Rhine. Enjoy this magical time of year as Europe’s countries hold steadfastly onto Old World holiday tradition and transform into fairy-tale Christmas settings.  Click here for complete trip details and to make a reservation via physical mail. For those interested in booking online:

  • Visit Premier World Discovery.
  • Click “Passenger Login.”
  • Enter the following code: 205968
  • Create an account and make a reservation for the trip.
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