Welcome to the USD Alumni Association’s travel program, the Traveling Toreros! We invite you to discover the world with USD – with a chance to continue your education with one global escapade after another. Join any of our upcoming trips and create meaningful memories with your family, friends, and loved ones.
Our trusted travel partners and tours were hand-picked with the goal of reinforcing the University’s traditions and values. With a variety of destinations available, where will your wanderlust take you next?
Click on an image below to learn about upcoming trips in 2026 and 2027!
August 2026
Mysteries of Peru and Machu Picchu
November 2026
Barcelona - Art, Culture, and People
December 2026
Holiday Markets Cruise - The Festive Rhine River
April 2027
Dutch Waterways River Cruise
May 2027
Norway, Sweden and Denmark
June 2027
Holy Year Pilgrimage: El Camino de Santiago
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Frequently Asked Questions
When booking a trip with the USD Traveling Toreros, please take note of these important details.
The price includes the "land-only" portion of the itinerary, including specified meals and sightseeing opportunities, as noted by the terms and conditions of each trip and/or tour operator. The price does not include: airfare (unless otherwise stated), passports and applicable visa fees, charges imposed by third parties, laundry, phone calls, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, and/or travel insurance. It also does not include beverages, meals, and sightseeing opportunities not detailed on the itinerary.
Every tour operator has additional terms and conditions. By booking your trip, you therefore consent to those terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to read that critical information, as provided by the tour operator.
It is the sole responsibility of every Traveling Torero guest to ensure that they have the required documents for travel, including but not limited to: passports and visas.
A valid passport is required for all international travel. A valid passport is defined as one that expires more than six months from the date of the guest's return. Need to renew your passport? Being the process NOW. Click here to begin your application with the US Department of State.
When planning travel abroad you may need a visa issued by the country/countries you wish to visit. Learn about visa requirements by country, by reviewing this information page provided by the US Department of State.
Effective January 8, 2025: There are new entry requirements for US citizens traveling or transiting through United Kingdom airports. Read the requirements and details here.
Some tour operators require proof of travel insurance. The USD Traveling Toreros highly encourage guests to purchase travel insurance for any trip. Need help reviewing insurance plans and fees? Contact USI and learn how the USD travel insurance plan can help protect your dream trip. USI is ready to serve you, Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (EST). Connect online or on the phone:1-800-937-1387.
You may email your questions to Claudia Iracema Gonzales, ’99, ’03 MA, CETP at: claudia@sandiego.edu.