Online Adventures in Europe

Virtual Tours in Europe

If you can’t venture out to see the world, then bring the world home to you with one of Road Scholar’s many virtual tours in Europe. Through our virtual adventures, you’ll be able to engage with live lectures, performances, and discussions about lands far away from the comfort of your couch. These virtual travel in Europe learning adventures are the next best thing to being there in person.

Led by expert instructors, Road Scholar virtual tours of Europe open up the world around you and allow you to embark on overseas adventures. No matter which online excursion you choose, you can rest assured knowing you’ll be an engaged learner and part of discussions with expert instructors and like-minded peers. 

All of our adventures online take place via video conferencing software. To prepare for your online lecture, you’ll need the following:

• High-speed internet
• Stable internet connection
• Camera
• Microphone

Online Travel Adventures in Europe

Why bother with the hassle of packing and standing in long security lines at the airport when you could take a fantastic online tour of Dubrovnik, London, or Istanbul from home? Here is a synopsis of the four online campus Road Scholar trips in Europe. 

London: The Story of a City

London experts will lead online travelers through 2,000 years of history of this famous city, from its Roman days to modern day. During this five-day online adventure, virtual travelers through Europe will learn about London’s Great Fire, hear stories of King Henry VIII, and take an online field trip to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 

Spanish Art History, Flamenco, and More in Madrid

Madrid is a beautiful city known for its rich history and modern cultural renaissance, which will all be discovered and explored during this five-day online learning adventure. 

See Madrid’s many museums, and explore the Royal Palace, Opera House, and Botanical Garden. Daily lectures offer a look into Madrid’s history, giving insight into topics. Join art historian and anthropologist Teresa de La Vega for virtual city tours in Europe, field trips, and lively presentations through Madrid.

Discover Istanbul

Discover Istanbul through the ages during this five-day online learning adventure led by local experts, live from Turkey. Through virtual field trips, discover the historic beauty of the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, the ancient Hippodrome, the Chora Church, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, all from the comfort of your home.

Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

Expert art historians and professors from Croatian universities will take you on a local’s look into Croatia's art, history and culture. In this five-day tour, online travelers will explore Dubrovnik, a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during an expert-led virtual field trip. Discover the town of Sibenik, the Adriatic island of Hvar and the fortified town of Korcula during virtual field trips with local experts.