Travel With the Urbandale Chamber
Explore the world with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce’s international travel program!
Our trips provide an exciting way to experience new cultures and destinations – no Chamber membership required. Most of our travel packages include flights, meals, and guided tours to major attractions, offering a stress-free and enriching adventure.
Previous journeys have taken travelers to incredible locations such as China, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Germany and beyond. Join us for a memorable and well-planned international getaway!
Poland
September 1 – September 10, 2026
Discover the unique architecture and local flavors of Poland on this 10-day adventure.
This trip includes round trip airfare from Des Moines, motorcoach transportation, 13-meals: 8-breakfasts, 2-lunches and 3-dinners. This tour includes an excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Museum, the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, Two nights in Gdansk, full day of sightseeing tour of Gdansk with visits to St. Mary’s Church and Sopot Pier, visit to the Castle of the Teutonic Order of Knights in Malbork, Two nights in Warsaw, Full day sightseeing tour of Warsaw with visits to the Royal Castle and Warsaw Rising Museum, A visit to Czestochowa to visit Jasna Gora, the most important Marian shrine in Poland, Four nights in Krakow. In addition, experience the unique architecture in the scenic town of Zakopane.
Come learn more about this tour during the Chamber’s Informational Session scheduled for April 6, 2026.
Iceland
November 11 – November 18, 2026
Come experience the land of Fire & Ice! The Urbandale Chamber will depart this journey from Minneapolis. The trip includes motorcoach transportation to the Minneapolis airport (if desired), air from MSP, hotel accommodations, breakfast each day, tours of Reykjavik City including a Northern Lights excursion, Sky Lagoon Experience, Golden Circle Tour, South Shore Adventure, Geysir geothermal area, Skogar Folk Museum, guide and more!
Contact:
Tiffany Menke
515-331-6855 or [email protected]
Egypt
February 11-23, 2027
Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities
Trip highlights include: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, 7-Night Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Temple.
This 13-day tour includes flight departing from Des Moines, Iowa, motorcoach transportation, hotels, 28 meals (11-breakfasts, 8-lunches and 9-dinners) along with a variety of experiences listed above.
This trip does offer an optional 3-Night Cairo and Alexandria Pre Tour Extension and an optional 4-Night Jordan: Petra and the Dead Sea Post Tour Extension.
Contact:
Tiffany Menke
515-331-6855 or [email protected]
Croatia
April 5-16, 2027
Discover the beauty and cultural treasures of Croatia on this immersive 12-day journey, featuring daily breakfast and a balanced mix of guided sightseeing and leisure time. Explore Dubrovnik’s medieval charm, cruise the Elaphite Islands, and visit Korčula and the Pelješac Peninsula. Continue to Split to uncover Diocletian’s Palace, then experience the natural wonders of Krka and Plitvice Lakes National Parks. Conclude in Zagreb with visits to Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle—enjoying the perfect blend of history, scenery, and time to explore at your own pace.
This tour offers an optional 3 night post-tour to Ljublijana.
Contact:
Tiffany Menke
515-331-6855 or [email protected]
Rhine River Cruise
October 17-26, 2027
Experience the timeless beauty of Europe on this enchanting river cruise, beginning with Switzerland’s majestic landscapes before embarking in Basel aboard your elegant AMADEUS vessel. Journey through France, Germany, and the Netherlands as you explore charming Strasbourg, romantic Heidelberg, the scenic Rhine Valley, and fairytale towns like Cochem. From iconic landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral to Amsterdam’s picturesque canals, each day offers a perfect blend of cultural discovery, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable moments.
Trip highlights include: Strasbourg with Canal Tour, Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins, Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum, Cochem walking tour, Reichsburg Castle, Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
This 10-day tour includes flight departing from Des Moines, Iowa, transportation, 1 night pre-cruise in Switzerland, 7 nights aboard the NEW Amadeus Aurea, all meals included during the cruise (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner) along with a variety of experiences listed above.
This trip offers an optional Amsterdam 3 – Night Post Tour – Rhine River Cruise 2027.
Contact:
Tiffany Menke
515-331-6855 or [email protected]
Do you want the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce to consider providing a Chamber Exclusive benefit from your company?
Tiffany Menke, President
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
2830 100th St., Ste. 110, Urbandale, IA 50322
Ph: 515-331-6855
[email protected]
www.uniquelyurbandale.com