International Travel

The YMCA of East Tennessee partners with Collette Travel to offer exciting international group trips each year. Y Members and Non-Members are welcome to join us on these international adventures! Past trip destinations have included Ireland, Italy, Costa Rica, Greece, Iceland, Portugal, Alaska, New Zealand and Australia, and the Canadian Rockies.

Questions?

If you have questions about our trips, email Pam Williams at [email protected].

Upcoming Trips:

• Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria, September 13-22, 2025
• France, March 5-16, 2026
• Western U.S. Canyons, September 8-16, 2026
• Thailand, October 29-November 13, 2026

Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria, September 13-22, 2025

The YMCA of East Tennessee is offering a group trip to Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria. 10 Days, 13 Meals, with trip highlights including Bern, Alphorn Maker, Yodeling Demonstration, Fondue Lunch, Lucerne, Austrian Alps, Choice on Tour: Cultural City Walking Tour or Architectural Walking Tour, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Tyrolean Folklore Show. View full itinerary and details here.

France Magnifique Discovery, March 5-16, 2026

The YMCA of East Tennessee is offering a group trip to France. 12 days, 16 meals with trip highlights including Versailles Palace & Gardens, Giverny, Normandy, D-Day Landing Sites, Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, Le Mont St. Michel, Loire Valley, Winery Tour, 2-Night Château Stay, Chenonceau Castle, Amboise, Paris, Choice on Tour: Paris City Tour by Bus or Montmartre by Metro Walking Tour, Seine River Cruise, Eiffel Tower Dinner. View full itinerary and details here.

Painted Canyons of the West, September 8-16, 2026

The YMCA of East Tennessee is offering a group trip to the canyons of the West.  9 days, 11 meals with trip highlights including Colorado National Monument, Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas.  View full itinerary and details here.

Wonders of Thailand, October 29-November 13, 2026

The YMCA of East Tennessee is offering a group trip to Thailand.  16 days, 24 meals with trip highlights including Bangkok, Reclining Buddha, Emerald Buddha, Bangkok Street Food, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, The Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Elephant Experience in Chiang Mai, Lanna Home Visit, Home-Hosted Meal, Phuket, Tuk Tuk Rides.  View full itinerary and details here.