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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.

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  • Reykjavik, Iceland
    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025

    Excursion to Iceland: Four Days of Highlights

    Study Leader(s):
    Stephen A. Mitchell
    Activity Level 2
    See what Iceland offers during this four-day program. In addition to breathtaking natural beauty, enjoy fascinating cultural experiences, fabulous cuisine, and opportunities to view the spectacular Northern Lights (depending on weather conditions).
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    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025

    Spring Break in Greece for Students & Alumni

    Study Leader(s):
    Gregory Nagy
    Activity Level 3
    On this annual favorite, explore the sites of ancient Greece through the lens of Classical heroes, texts, and archaeological sites. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Rhodes
    Apr 9, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025

    Epic Journey Across Time: Cyprus, Rhodes & Türkiye's Lycian Coast on Emerald Azzurra

    Study Leader(s):
    Werner Sollors
    Ship:
    Emerald Azzurra
    Activity Level 3
    Cruise from Cyprus to the Greek island of Rhodes and Türkiye's picturesque Turquoise Coast (Turkish Riviera), featuring unsung history, sacred treasures, Byzantine art, Ancient Wonders of the World, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • Budapest
    May 1, 2025 - May 13, 2025

    Exploring Eastern Europe: Warsaw, Krakow, Prague & Budapest

    Study Leader(s):
    Susan Rubin Suleiman
    Activity Level 3
    Discover the historic cities of Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, and Budapest, where centuries-old architecture, vibrant cultural scenes, and poignant historical sites await. Enjoy guided tours, local cuisine, and immersive experiences in these captivating European destinations.
  • Chateau de clos de Vougeot
    May 10, 2025 - May 18, 2025

    Burgundy

    Study Leader(s):
    Janet Beizer
    Activity Level 3
    Home to some of the planet’s greatest and most refined wines, Burgundy’s reputation is as good as it gets. This is the opportunity to discover the wines, personalities, and landscape of this wonderful part of France with a Harvard Study Leader and co-host Raymond Blake, an Irish wine journalist and author who has an intimate knowledge of the region. Sold Out - Wait List Only!
  • London
    May 12, 2025 - May 25, 2025

    Scotland, England & Wales

    Study Leader(s):
    Gordon Teskey
    Activity Level 3
    Travel from city to country and back again—from gracious Edinburgh to England’s legendary Lake District, spectacular Snowdonia to the rural Cotswolds and Roman Bath, and ending in cosmopolitan London.
  • Reine, Norway
    May 29, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025

    From the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands to Norwegian Fjords on Exploris One

    Study Leader(s):
    Catherine McKenna
    Ship:
    Exploris One
    Activity Level 3
    Embark on an exploration of Norway and northern Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, remote islands, and ancient settlements during the height of spring. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, whale watching, and stepping ashore at picturesque fjord-side towns and tiny villages. Sold Out - Wait List Only!
  • Taormina
    Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

    Southern Italy & Sicily

    Study Leader(s):
    Karl Eikenberry
    Activity Level 3
    Explore Italy’s southern climes from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea.
  • view of Kotor Bay
    Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025

    Wonders of Croatia & Slovenia on Queen Eleganza

    Study Leader(s):
    Diana Sorensen
    Ship:
    Queen Eleganza
    Activity Level 3
    Embark on a seven-night Adriatic cruise along the Croatian coast from Dubrovnik to Zadar calling at Mljet, Korčula, Hvar, Split, and Trogir. Then, discover Ljubljana and magical Lake Bled in Slovenia.
  • Camino de Santiago
    Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025

    El Camino de Santiago: Walking in Northern Spain

    Study Leader(s):
    Alison Frank Johnson
    Activity Level 4
    On this active program, hike the most interesting sections of the Camino de Santiago, known as the Way of St. James to pilgrims, enjoying exquisite cuisine, regional wines, breathtaking architecture, and splendid hotels en route. (Daily walks average 3.5 miles.)
  • Eclipse
    Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026

    Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 in Northern Spain

    Study Leader(s):
    David Charbonneau
    Activity Level 3
    Join us in northern Spain in 2026 to witness a Total Solar Eclipse as it crosses the Iberian Peninsula. Our exclusive viewing location in the Castille-Leon region is perfectly situated along the eclipse's path of totality, allowing us to experience a minute and 41 seconds of complete darkness.  

Coming Soon: 2026 Trips

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Central America Jewels & Panama Canal on Le Dumont D'Urville

January 2 – 9, 2026

Shared cruise voyage

Journey Through Vietnam

January 3 – 17, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Kilimanjaro Western Approach Trek

January 24 – February 3, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

More Society Islands & Tahiti on Paul Gauguin

January 31 – February 7, 2026

Shared cruise voyage

Southern Africa Odyssey

March 5 – 22, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

A Mississippi River Voyage on American Splendor

March 10 – 18, 2026

Co-sponsored river cruise

Moroccan Discovery

March 15 – 28, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

West African Discovery (Ghana, Togo & Benin)

March 18 – 27, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Galápagos Islands on Isabella II

March 19 – 27, 2026

Harvard exclusive cruise

Champagne Region (Food & Wine)

April 11 – 16, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Shores of Iberia (Portugal & Spain) on Sea Cloud II

April 13 – 22, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Essential France: Provence to Paris

April 21 – May 5, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Crossroads of Culture: Canary, Morocco & Iberia on Exploris One

April 28 – May 10, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

The Kumano Kodo: Sacred Sites & Pilgrimage Routes of Japan's Kii Mountains

May 4 – June 1, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Central Asia's Five 'Stans

May 9 – 28, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Mongolia

May 10 – 25, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Holland & Belgium aboard Magnifique III

May 11 – 19, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Circumnavigation of Ireland on Exploris One

May 14 – 24, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Japan by Sea on Heritage Adventurer

May 15 – 23, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

The Legendary Danube on River Crown: Budapest to Bucharest

May 26 – June 9, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Padua, Florence, Venice

May 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords on Exploris One

May 30 – June 9, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Scotland: Hiking in the North Highlands

June 8 – 16, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Predators & Primates of East Africa (Rwanda & Tanzania)

June 17 – 29, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Croatia Adventure on Queen Eleganza

June 27 – July 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive cruise

Family Japan Adventure

June 27 – July 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Alaska Family Adventure

July 29 – August 6, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

First Time Greece on Emerald Azzurra

September 22 – November 30, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Cruising the Amazon on Delfin II with Machu Picchu

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Patagonia

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Sicily Wine and Food

Fall 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Walking in New Zealand

October 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Wonders of Egypt on Sun Boat III

September 29 – October 11, 2026

Harvard exclusive by river

Douro River aboard AmaSintra

October 6 – 16, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Timeless Mediterranean: Palermo, Sardina, Corsica Elba to Nice aboard Sea Cloud II

October 8 – 16, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Mystical India

October 11 – 27, 2026

Co-sponsored cruise

Jewels of Colombia

October 27 – November 5, 2026

Harvard exclusive by land

Mexico City and Oaxaca

Dates to be determined

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Tanzania

December 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

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