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.

Program Type

Region

Season

Activity Level

Trip Dates - start date (field_trip_dates)

Sea Rivers/Lakes Land Family Air-Inclusive Spring Break

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.
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!
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. Sold out - waitlist only!
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.
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).
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026

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

Study Leader(s):
Jim Salzman JD’89, SM’90

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.
Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Burgundy

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

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!
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. Sold out - waitlist only!
Apr 23, 2027 - May 9, 2027

Across Spain and Portugal

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona. Single occupancy sold out!
May 1, 2027 - May 13, 2027

Baltic Frontiers: A Journey Across Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Study Leader(s):
Kelly O'Neill

Activity Level 3

Journey through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to trace their transformation from medieval trade hubs to cutting-edge digital societies as you explore fortified Old Towns, Art Nouveau boulevards, lakeside castles, and powerful sites of memory that illuminate how the Baltic nations have continually reshaped their place in Europe.
May 5, 2027 - May 13, 2027

Portugal & Galicia: Food and Wine

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

This trip offers a wonderful overview of the best of Galicia and northern Portugal, including four wine regions of Galicia and the Vinho Verde region on the way to the wonderful Douro, finishing in the vibrant city of Porto. Single occupancy sold out!
May 6, 2027 - May 17, 2027

Wonders of Slovenia and Croatia aboard Queen Eleganza

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Queen Eleganza

Activity Level 3

Begin your journey in Slovenia’s charming capital, Ljubljana, and explore the storybook beauty of Lake Bled. Then set sail from Zadar aboard the intimate 18-cabin Queen Eleganza, cruising along the stunning Croatian coast to Dubrovnik and stopping at Trogir, Split, Hvar, Korčula, and Mljet. A relaxed pace and overnight stays in port offer time to explore, dine, and connect with local life.
May 24, 2027 - Jun 2, 2027

Sicily Circumnavigation: Sicily & Malta aboard Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s):
William Granara

Ship:
Sea Cloud II

Activity Level 3

Delight in an eight-night private charter circumnavigation of Sicily aboard the iconic Sea Cloud II. Beginning and ending in Malta, the journey includes one night in Valletta, the capital of the island nation and one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. Visit Sicily’s treasures with stops in Trapani, Palermo, Giardini Naxos, and Syracuse. Single occupancy sold out!
Jun 17, 2027 - Jun 26, 2027

Cruising the Rhine: Legendary Landscapes, History & Art aboard MS River Crown

Study Leader(s):
Alison Frank Johnson

Ship:
MS River Crown

Activity Level 3

Cruise the Rhine River, one of Europe’s most iconic waterways for 8-nights aboard the elegant MS River Crown. Sail through the legendary Rhine Gorge, wander Strasbourg’s storybook old town, visit majestic Heidelberg Castle, marvel at Cologne’s soaring Gothic cathedral, and discover the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk. Along the way, enjoy Alsace wines, Kölsch beer, and regional culinary specialties. Single occupancy sold out!
Jun 29, 2027 - Jul 11, 2027

Highlands, Islands & Fjords - From the Scottish Highlands to Norway's Coastal Splendor aboard Hebridean Sky

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Hebridean Sky

Activity Level 3

Sail aboard the 57-cabin Hebridean Sky on a 10-night summer voyage tracing Viking routes from Aberdeen to Norway’s glittering fjords and idyllic villages, where snowcapped peaks, ancient settlements, and the magic of the Midnight Sun meet warm Scandinavian hospitality and off-the-beaten-path ports.
Jul 26, 2027 - Aug 7, 2027

Greece to Malta Aboard Sea Cloud II: Chasing the Eclipse Under Sail

Study Leader(s):
Gordon Teskey

Ship:
Sea Cloud II

Activity Level 3

Witness “The Eclipse of the Century” from an unmatched vantage point in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the majestic Sea Cloud II. The longest totality in over 100 years is bookended by historic wonders and UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Greece, Malta, and Sicily on a voyage for the ages.
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!
Sep 19, 2027 - Sep 29, 2027

Croatia, Albania & the Adriatic: Dubrovnik to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Sea Cloud II

Activity Level 3

In Montenegro, walk through Kotor’s Venetian stronghold and explore Albania’s Roman amphitheaters and Byzantine monasteries. From Puglia’s hilltop towns to Paestum’s Greek temples and painted tombs, curator-led visits and exclusive museum access illuminate how successive civilizations—Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman–left their architectural signatures on these shores. Regional tastings and private tours complete this journey through a sea that connected empires.
Oct 8, 2027 - Oct 19, 2027

In Search of Odysseus: Istanbul to Naples aboard Hebridean Sky

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Ship:
Hebridean Sky

Activity Level 3

Set sail through the Aegean and Mediterranean on a voyage inspired by Homer’s Odysseus. Highlights include Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace and Hagia Sophia, the sacred island of Delos, the ruins of Troy, the Palace of Nestor in Pylos, Trapani’s dramatic coastline, and Malta’s historic sites.
Oct 28, 2027 - Nov 12, 2027

Portrait of Italy

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery.