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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
  • Harvard College students pose with Harvard pennant in Greece
    Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

    Spring Break in Greece for Students & Alumni

    Study Leader(s):
    Naomi Weiss
    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. Featuring Professors Greg Nagy and Naomi Weiss. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Alhambra
    Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026

    Shores of Iberia: Portugal & Spain Aboard the Sea Cloud II

    Study Leader(s):
    Lizabeth Cohen
    Herrick Chapman
    Ship:
    Sea Cloud II
    Activity Level 3
    Follow in the wake of the ancient Spanish and Portuguese mariners on this extraordinary cruise aboard the beautiful Sea Cloud II, soaking up the rich history of the Iberian Peninsula. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Palermo
    Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026

    Sicily: Food & Wine

    Study Leader(s):
    Pia M. Sörensen
    Activity Level 3
    Set in the sparkling seas of the Mediterranean, Sicily is as famous for its food as it is for its diverse cultural legacy that spans the ancient Greeks to the Spanish. Along with archaeological and cultural visits, you will also taste fantastic wine and homemade food and dine in two Michelin star restaurants. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    May 1, 2026 - May 13, 2026

    El Camino de Santiago: Walking in Northern Spain

    Study Leader(s):
    David Hempton
    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.) Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Magnifique III
    May 11, 2026 - May 19, 2026

    Holland & Belgium

    Study Leader(s):
    Robert Darnton
    Ship:
    Magnifique III
    Activity Level 3
    Follow meandering rivers and canals through storybook villages, idyllic countryside, and multicolored fields of flowers; and witness stunning medieval architecture and the spellbinding art of Dutch and Flemish masters. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Reine, Norway
    May 26, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026

    From the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands to Norwegian Fjords on Sea Spirit

    Study Leader(s):
    James Salzman
    Ship:
    Sea Spirit
    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.
  • St. Mark's Bacilica
    Jun 5, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026

    Path to Prediction: Florence, Padua & Venice at the Dawn of Modern Science

    Study Leader(s):
    Alyssa Goodman
    Immaculata De Vivo
    Activity Level 3
    Step into the heart of Renaissance Italy on a journey that uncovers how curiosity, innovation, and imagination reshaped our understanding of the universe. From Galileo’s experiments and Medici patronage to anatomical theaters and celestial mosaics, the itinerary brings the scientific revolution to life. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Stoer
    Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026

    Scotland: Hiking in the North Highlands

    Study Leader(s):
    Daniel Lord Smail
    Activity Level 4
    Experience an abundance of archaeological and historical sites, as well as excellent hiking with high cliffs, spectacular sea lochs (fjords), and sandy and rocky bays with caves and arches.
  • Croatia
    Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 6, 2026

    Adriatic Adventure: The Best of Croatia Aboard Queen Eleganza

    Study Leader(s):
    Alison Frank Johnson
    Ship:
    Queen Eleganza
    Activity Level 3
    In a region well worth exploring for its natural beauty alone, visit spellbinding archaeological sites, National Parks, dramatic palaces, and ancient city centers that illuminate the layered history of the Dalmatian Coast.
  • 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. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Solar Eclipse
    Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026

    Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 in Spain II

    Study Leader(s):
    David A. Aguilar
    Activity Level 3
    Join us in northern Spain in 2026 to experience a Total Solar Eclipse as it sweeps across the Iberian Peninsula. Our exclusive viewing location aligns closely with the eclipse’s path of totality, plunging us into total eclipse darkness for one minute and thirteen seconds. What’s more, with 2026 marking the peak solar activity in the Sun’s eleven year cycle, the extent of the elusive solar corona may be at its stunning best. Single Occupancy Sold out!
  • Mykonos
    Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026

    Essential Aegean: Athens, Mykonos, Ephesus & Crete

    Study Leader(s):
    Margaret Andrews
    Ship:
    Emerald Azzurra
    Activity Level 3
    This unforgettable introduction to Greece begins with three nights in Athens followed by a four-night luxury cruise through the Aegean. Highlights include sunrise in Delos, sunset in Mykonos, the ruins of Ephesus, and an optional post-trip extension to the charming Peloponnese Peninsula. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Tiled building in Porto, Portugal
    Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026

    Portugal's Enchanting Douro Valley: Round-Trip Porto aboard AmaSintra

    Study Leader(s):
    James Salzman
    Ship:
    AmaSintra
    Activity Level 3
    Uncover Portugal’s enthralling art, architecture, and UNESCO-listed wine heritage on this exclusive Douro River cruise. Aboard the brand-new, world-class AmaSintra, which will debut along the Douro in 2025, sail through a monumental landscape of winegrowing terraces, sculpted over centuries.
  • City of Cagliari at sunset
    Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026

    Timeless Islands of the Mediterranean: Palermo to Nice aboard Sea Cloud II

    Study Leader(s):
    Jeffrey Schnapp, Carl A. Pescosolido Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and of Comparative Literature
    Ship:
    Sea Cloud II
    Activity Level 3
    Sail the Mediterranean as you venture to culturally rich islands off the coast of Italy and France: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba (plus Portofino and Genoa).
  • wine cellar
    Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

    Burgundy

    Study Leader(s):
    Tom Conley
    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 - waitlist only!
  • Statue in Albania
    Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

    Unveiling the Balkans

    Study Leader(s):
    Karl Eikenberry
    Activity Level 3
    Embark on a multi-country journey through the Balkans, exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast, Montenegro’s dramatic bays, Albania’s lively capital, North Macedonia’s lakeside Ohrid and Skopje, Kosovo’s poignant stories, Serbia’s vibrant Belgrade, and Sarajevo’s storied past. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Solar Eclipse
    Jul 26, 2027 - Aug 7, 2027

    Total Solar Eclipse of 2027 aboard Sea Cloud II

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Ship:
    Sea Cloud II
    Activity Level 3
    Experience the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse aboard Sea Cloud II
  • 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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Colombia's River of Dreams: Cartagena to Cartagena on AmaMagdalena

December 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Sri Lanka

January 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar

January 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Cruising the Mekong River (Vietnam & Cambodia) on Mekong Princess

January 18 – 31, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by Sea

Caribbean Islands & Living Traditions: Barbados to Sint Maarten Aboard Sea Cloud II

February 5 – 13, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Egypt & the Eternal Nile

February 12 – 26, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land and river

New Zealand on Heritage Adventurer

February 25 – March 10, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Whales and Butterflies (Mexico) Natural History

February 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Alabama – Civil Rights

March 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Mexico City Family

March 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Moroccan Discovery

March 14 – 27, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Southern Africa Odyssey

March 25 – April 11, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Japan by Sea on Heritage Adventurer

April 10 – 20, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Uzbekistan and Caucasus (Armenia and Georgia) 

April 20 – May 6, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Across Spain and Portugal

April 23 – May 9, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Baltic Frontiers: A Journey Across Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

May 2 – 13, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Slovenia and Croatia Aboard Queen Eleganza

May 6 - 16, 2027

Harvard Exclusive Cruise

Portugal and Galicia: Food & Wine

May 6 – 14, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Sicily aboard Sea Cloud II

May 24 – June 2, 2027

Co-sponsored cruise

Cruising the Rhine: Legendary Landscapes, History & Art

June 17 – 26, 2027

Harvard exclusive by river

Tanzania Migration & Rwanda

June 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Türkiye (with Gulets)

June 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Scottish Highlands to Norway on Hebridean Sky

June 29 – July 11, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Galápagos Islands

August 20 – 26, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by Sea

CERN

August 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Patagonia: Atacama and Explora Lodges in Torres del Paines

September 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Montenegro, Albania & Southern Italy: Dubrovnik to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II

September 18 – 29, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Bali, Borneo & Beyond Indonesia on Heritage Adventurer

September 25 – October 8, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

National Parks of the Southwest

September 26 – October 6, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

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

Danube on Transcend: Symposium Style

October 16 – 23, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Southeast Asia Odyssey: Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia & Laos

October 17 – November 4, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

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

Algeria

Fall 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Portrait of Italy: From the Amalfi Coast to Venice

October 28 – November 12, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Legendary Türkiye

November 5 – 19, 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Iceland: A Long Weekend

November 11 – 16, 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

Family Cuba

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Belize and Guatemala

Dates to be announced

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Santa Fe, NM

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