Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University’s Tourin’ Bearcats, a travel program for alumni and friends, is now accepting reservations for its next tour to Switzerland and Northern Italy. The excursion, scheduled for June 1-11, 2025, will feature stops in Zurich, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lucerne. Travelers will experience a scenic rail trip through the Bernina Pass and a cruise on Lake Maggiore. The itinerary also includes visits to the Borromeo Palace and Mount Pilatus.
Most recently, Tourin’ Bearcats sponsored a visit to Spain from May 24 through June 4. This trip provided Northwest alumni and friends – ranging in age from 10 to 80 – with the opportunity to explore Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona. Highlights included visits to Prado Museum, La Mezquita, Alhambra, La Sagrada Familia, a Flamenco show and a Paella experience.
“The Tourin’ Bearcats program provides an opportunity to travel with University alumni and their friends,” said Northwest Director of Alumni Relations Duane Havard. “Each year we look for locations that are of interest to our travelers through surveys, and I truly enjoy hearing the stories and connections that our travelers make to their years as Northwest students and on these trips.”
Prices for the “Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains” tour begin at $5,999 per person with a $698 deposit due at the time of reservation. The reservation deadline is Nov. 25 with final payment due March 3, 2025.
The trip package includes transportation from Maryville to Kansas City International Airport (KCI), round-trip airfare from KCI airport meals including nine breakfasts one lunch four dinners
Rates are based on double occupancy departure from KCI airport include taxes fees hotel transfers Cancellation waiver insurance available purchase All rates per person subject change
Tourin’ Bearcats programs sponsored by Northwest Alumni Association available public Reservations limited
For more information including previous Tourin’ Bearcats experiences visit contact Office University Advancement at 660-562-1248 or
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