Osher Destinations
OSHER @ SDSU is on The Road Again
Osher Destinations
Pack your bags and your curiosity—adventure awaits! With Osher Destinations, active members can connect, explore, and discover together through unforgettable travel experiences.
Please note: All travel experiences are undertaken at your own risk. Osher @ SDSU does not assume responsibility or liability for participation in these trips.
A current, active Osher @ SDSU membership is required to take part in these special opportunities. Not a current member? Sign up here.
La Dolce Vita – Culinary Tour of Italy
Nothing brings a community together like a shared meal. So let’s get cooking, together!
Please join us for an amazing week of culture, cooking, and community in the countryside of Lazio, Italy.
Together, we will experience a one-of-kind culinary adventure touring and tasting in the Ciociaria region of Italy. We will have the opportunity to participate in 4 hands-on cooking classes, coffee tasting, mozzarella making, Olive Oil Touring, Guided Village Tour… and so much more!
Date: October 13-19, 2025
This trip has sold out! If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please contact us at osher@sdsu.edu. We will reach out to you in the event there is a cancellation.
Current Osher membership and a completed, signed liability form are required to participate.
Mystery Vacation
Dates: March 24-28, 2026
Cost: Mystery Vacation Rates include Air – $2,899 double or $3,399 single
For more information on how to sign up, please contact Osher staff at osher@sdsu.edu.
We can’t tell you much; you just have to trust us (along with the many participants who regularly join our Mystery Vacations). You’ll have the time of your life without ever knowing in advance where you are going! We’ll take you by air to some not so far away destinations, all located in the United States.
Activity Level 3: Moderately Active Pace – Active walking daily, some hiking, uneven terrain, hills, and steps. Less rest options available. Active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, and significant travel times possible.
This trip includes: Round Trip Home Pick-up*, Round Trip Airfare**, a different destination based on the time of year and local events, Unpack once or twice at 3-Star and 4-Star Hotels, many included Meals* (at times Lunch may replace Dinner), dine at local restaurants, inclusive sightseeing, unique tours & attractions, hotel transfers & baggage at hotels, no passport necessary
*Please see Terms & Conditions
**Rates with Air include Round Trip Home Pick-up*, Round Trip Airfare, & Hotel Transfers.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & Santa Fe
Dates: October 9-14, 2026
Cost: Land Only $2975 double, $3,925 single
With Air $3749 double, $4,699 single
For more information on how to sign up, please contact Osher staff at osher@sdsu.edu.
Day 1 – Albuquerque
Arrival, hotel check-in, Welcome Dinner
Day 2 – Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta: Dawn Patrol, Mass Ascension, Old Town, Balloon Glow
Day 3 – Albuquerque → Santa Fe
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum, arrive Santa Fe
Day 4 – Taos
High Road to Taos, Chimayo’s El Santuario, Taos Plaza shopping, Taos Pueblo tour
Day 5 – Santa Fe
City tour: Plaza, Loretto Chapel, Palace of the Governors; free time; Farewell Dinner
Day 6 – Albuquerque
Return flight home
Note: This tour involves high altitude.
Activity Level 3: Moderately Active Pace – Active walking daily, some hiking, uneven terrain, hills, and steps. Less rest options available. Active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, and significant travel times possible. NOTE: This tour involves high altitude. Please check with your doctor, if you have any health conditions affected by high altitude.
This trip includes: Round trip home pick-up*, round trip airfare**, 7 meals including 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners, Albuquerque Balloon Festival with either the mass ascension or “Special Shapes” ascension plus the evening “Balloon Glow,” touring in Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque, visits to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum, the scenic “High Road to Taos” drive, Chimayo’s El Santuario, and Taos Plaza shopping with a Taos Pueblo tour.
*Please see Terms & Conditions
**Rates with Air include Round Trip Home Pick-up*, Round Trip Airfare, & Hotel Transfers.
Additional Travel Opportunities for Osher @ SDSU Members
In addition to Osher @ SDSU programs, our members have access to unique travel opportunities offered through partner organizations. While these trips are not sponsored by Osher @ SDSU, they are open to our community.
SDSU Retirement Association
Spain & Portugal in Depth
- Dates: November 7–21, 2026
- Reservation Code: G6-29797
- Reservations & Info: 1-800-221-2610
Holland & Belgium in Springtime
- Dates: April 7–18, 2026
- Reservation Code: G6-29797
- Reservations & Info: 1-800-221-2610
University of Pittsburgh
Ireland & Northern Ireland – The Road to Peace
- Dates: April 24–May 2, 2026
- Reservations & Info: Call 888-747-7501 (Ext. 1) or email info@nandajourneys.com
- Mention: OLLI at University of Pittsburgh – Ireland Road to Peace