AESU trips are not just vacations, they are time machines disguised as once-in-a-lifetime adventures. With every step, you’re not just exploring stunning locations, you are walking in the footsteps of emperors, philosophers, revolutionaries, and visionaries who shaped the world that we live in today. From the rise of ancient civilizations to defining moments of modern history, this blog contains a few moments in time you will relive on an AESU journey. Read on to learn more!
Read more: Travel Through Time: Historic Moments You’ll Walk Through on an AESU TourAncient Greece: Birthplace of Democracy and Philosophy
Stand among the ruins of the Acropolis and imagine philosophers like Plato and Socrates debating with ideas that changed how societies govern and think. Walk through Olympia, where the first Olympic Games united the Greek world in sport thousands of years ago. Each temple, column, and statue echoes the origins of Western civilization. You’ll get this feeling of history in Athens, Delphi, and Olympia in Greece.
Ancient Rome: Empire, Engineering and Gladiator Glory
As you step into the Colosseum, imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators cheering during gladiator battles. Wander through the Roman Forum where Julius Caesar once walked or explore the preserved streets of Pompeii, frozen in time by the intense eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. You can get this feeling in Rome and in Pompeii, and our Explorer and Great Escape trips will visit Rome!
Revolutionary France: Power, Passion and Change
Outside of the Palace of Versailles, you will picture the fall of monarchy during the French Revolution. Near the Bastille site and along the Seine, each story of liberte, egalite, fraternite comes to life. The Eiffel Tower was built just for the 1889 World Fair, which marks a new era of innovation and industrial progress. Our Explorer, Great Escape, and Euro Focus tours all include France, so consider going on one of these trips if you’re a history buff!
Royal Traditions and WWII Resilience in London
Visit the Tower of London, which is home to centuries of royal intrigue, and Westminster Abbey, where kings, queens, and other royals have been crowned since 1066. Meanwhile, the Churchill War Rooms will transport you to the tense, underground nerve center of WWII decision-making. Our Explorer, Euro Focus, and Great Escape tours all include visits to England!
Explore the World with AESU!
Are you ready to plan the adventure of a lifetime? AESU offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal, designed just for people your age. We can also create custom trips tailored just for your group.
Experience an exhilarating adventure! New 2026 departure dates are now available at www.aesu.com/trips. Check out our most popular trips: the Cosmopolitan and the Great Escape trips!If you have any questions or want help booking your next adventure, please contact AESU by calling 800-638-7640, or fill out the contact form found on our website. Follow AESU on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.