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

Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026

Best of Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and the Amazon Featuring the Aria Amazon Riverboat

Study Leader(s):
Alfonso Alonso

Leeanne E. Alonso

Ship:
Aria Amazon

Activity Level 3

Explore Peru’s dazzling natural beauty, rich cultural traditions and intriguing pre-colonial empire. Delve into the art, textiles, and archaeology of the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Visit the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Continue to Cuzco, before embarking on a luxurious three-night, four-day cruise on the Amazon River.
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026

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

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

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 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 11, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026

Mystical India

Study Leader(s):
Krishna Lewis

Activity Level 3

Traverse the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the Pink City of the Rajput. Also, search for elusive Bengals at Ranthambore Tiger Preserve, and absorb the holiness of Varanasi.
Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

Unveiling the Balkans

Study Leader(s):
Karl Eikenberry

Activity Level 3

Discover a region where ancient towns, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant cultures intertwine, and each day offers unique encounters, local flavors, and powerful insights into the history and spirit of Southeast Europe. Experience the Balkans as few ever do—through its art, traditions, and the voices of those who call it home. Single occupancy sold out!
Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

New Zealand's Great Walks & Wonders

Study Leader(s):
Philip J. Deloria

Activity Level 4

Isolated from other land masses by the swells of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is a world unto itself. This island nation boasts unparalleled natural beauty - a land of glacial fjords, majestic peaks, geothermal marvels, endemic birds, pristine beaches and wild forests. Walking and hiking throughout New Zealand is one of the best ways to see these spectacular landscapes and explore its vast wilderness areas.
Oct 27, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026

Jewels of Colombia

Study Leader(s):
Jeffrey Frost

Activity Level 3

Dive into Bogotá's rich history, savor Medellín's cultural renaissance, and unwind on Cartagena's Caribbean shores. From tejo and tango to museums and markets, discover Colombia's essence through diverse experiences, local flavors, and welcoming communities