Activities and Travel - Trips - Southwestern Illinois College

Cuba Discovery

February 24 – 29, 2025

Highlights include Classic Cars and unique architecture, walking tours and Hemingway. Sample rum, visit a tobacco farm, and enjoy a winery!  And SO MUCH MORE!  Price begins at $5657 per person and includes air from STL, 12 meals, 5 nights hotel, entrance fees as per brochure, and more. Contact Nancy for a brochure. 

Tulips and Rhine Castles River Cruise

March 26 – April 4, 2025

Begin your adventure in Zurich and finish in Amsterdam.  Highlights include walking tours, UNESCO Heritage Sites, castles, wineries, and of course, MILLIONS OF TULIPS! Space is limited. Contact Nancy for a brochure. Pricing starts at $6199 per person. These cruises sell quickly, so get your reservation in soon!

New Orleans & Cajun Country

November 2 – 8, 2025

In conjunction with the SWIC Foundation Department. Highlights include the French Quarter and Café du Monde, a river cruise, the New Orleans School of Cooking, and see the Antebellum Mansions of Natchez.  Also, experience the Acadian country and visit world famous Avery Island! Cost is $4169 per person, double. Deadline for reservations is July 17, 2025. Contact Nancy for a brochure.

Montreal & Quebec City Christmas

December 1 – 6, 2025

Highlights include round trip air from STL; a train ride between Montreal and Quebec; Montmorency Falls (higher than Niagara Falls!); city tours; and, of course, the Christmas Markets!  Also included are 5 nights in the 5-star Fairmont hotels! Pricing starts at $4179 per person, double. Final payment is due August 19, 2025.  This trip will fill early! Contact Nancy for a brochure.

In the Works:

For more information on any of these trips, call Nancy at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 or 314-436-3128, ext. 7020 or email Nancy Bauer at Nancy.Bauer@swic.edu

PSOP trip reservation form

All day trip fees include escort, motor coach, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. Confirmation letters will be mailed about a week prior to the event. If cancellation is received seven working days or less to the start of the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given.