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Harvard Alumni Travels

Discover, learn, and connect as you travel the world with Harvard study leaders and fellow alumni!  To learn more about our programs, contact us at haatravels@harvard.edu or call (617) 496-0806.

Sea Rivers/Lakes Land Family Air-Inclusive Spring Break
  • Landscape Lake Volcano
    Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026

    Predators and Primates of East Africa

    Study Leader(s):
    Joseph Henrich
    Rachna Reddy
    Activity Level 3
    This trip to Tanzania and Rwanda combines two premier African wildlife experiences ("Big Five" safari & Mountain gorilla trekking) in one seamless, choreographed adventure. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Pyramid with camels in front
    Sep 29, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026

    Wonders of Egypt on Sun Boat III

    Study Leader(s):
    Irene Soto Marín
    Ship:
    Sanctuary Sun Boat III
    Activity Level 3
    See the iconic pyramids in Giza, visit the stunning temples at Abu Simbel, delve deeply into the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy Egypt’s legendary hospitality on board the stylish river yacht Sun Boat III, which blends contemporary Egyptian design with the nation’s 7,000-year-old heritage.
  • Safari tent
    Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027

    Tanzania Family Safari

    Study Leader(s):
    Activity Level 3
    This classic family safari heads deep into the wilds of northern Tanzania, where you'll experience an unmatched blend of world-class wildlife viewing, exhilarating nature walks, and intimate encounters with tribal culture. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • nile river
    Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027

    Egypt & the Nile: A Family New Year's Adventure Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

    Study Leader(s):
    Hopi Hoekstra
    Ship:
    Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
    Activity Level 3
    Celebrate the New Year on an eight-night family-friendly journey through Egypt, traveling by private plane, motor coach, and deluxe riverboat from Cairo to Luxor. Enjoy special access to the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids and Sphinx, and monumental tombs and temples along a four-night Nile cruise, with festive onboard celebrations, cultural activities, and educational programs for younger travelers.
  • Egyptian statues
    Feb 12, 2027 - Feb 26, 2027

    Egypt & The Eternal Nile

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this journey through antiquity travels from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Abu Simbel and ancient Nubia for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before concluding in Cairo. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • sphinx
    Feb 23, 2027 - Mar 9, 2027

    Egypt & The Eternal Nile II

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Morocco temple
    Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 27, 2027

    Moroccan Discovery

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. As we travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, we open our eyes and hearts to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people. Single occupancy sold out!
  • victoria falls
    Mar 25, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027

    Southern Africa Odyssey

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    It’s a small group journey of astonishing beauty and consummate adventure, one that captures the magnificence of four distinct nations. It’s nature’s showcase come to life: ocean and mountains, desert and plains, waterfalls and wildlife extraordinaire. It’s Southern Africa, where diversity reigns and where visitors are welcomed as never before. Single occupancy sold out!
  • mountain
    Jun 6, 2027 - Jun 18, 2027

    Predators and Primates of East Africa

    Study Leader(s):
    Hopi Hoekstra
    Activity Level 4
    This trip to Tanzania and Rwanda combines two premier African wildlife experiences ("Big Five" safari & Mountain gorilla trekking) in one seamless, choreographed adventure.
  • people watching the eclipse
    Jul 28, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027

    Eclipse Over Antiquity: Tunisia 2027

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    Trace the arc of Mediterranean history—from Phoenician Carthage and Roman amphitheaters to holy Kairouan—while witnessing a rare total solar eclipse over coastal Tunisia. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Trip map
    Jul 28, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027

    Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027

    Study Leader(s):
    Alyssa Goodman
    Activity Level 3
    Beginning and ending in London, fly five hours by private chartered jet to Egypt to experience the most magnificent Total Solar Eclipse of our lifetimes as it sweeps across the Valley of the Nile. Sold out - waitlist only!

2027 Travel Calendar: Coming Soon

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Mexico City

March 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Cruising the Rhine: Legendary Landscapes, History & Art

June 17 – 26, 2027

Harvard exclusive by river

Türkiye (with Gulets)

June 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Galápagos Islands

August 19 – 27, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by Sea

Patagonia: Atacama and Explora Lodges in Torres del Paines

September 28 - October 9, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Santa Fe, NM

September 23 - October 1, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Bali, Borneo & Beyond Indonesia on Heritage Adventurer

September 25 – October 8, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Paris and Champagne: Food & Wine

October 5 – 12, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Journey of Odysseus (Istanbul to Naples) on Hebridean Sky

October 8 – 19, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Seychelles & Madagascar on Island Sky

October 23 – November 7, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Southern Africa Odyssey: The Best of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, & Zimbabwe aboard Zambezi Queen

October 26 – November 10, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land and river

Egypt & the Nile 

October 2027

Harvard exclusive by land and river

Alabama – Civil Rights

November 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Algeria

Fall 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Buenos Aires Long Weekend for young alumni

November 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Family India 

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Tanzania 

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Egypt

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Costa Rica

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Belize and Guatemala

Dates to be announced

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