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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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  • Polar Bear
    Aug 25, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026

    Expedition to the North Pole & the Arctic aboard Le Commandant Charcot

    Study Leader(s):
    Ship:
    Le Commandant Charcot
    Activity Level 3
    We invite you to be among the few in the world to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 15-night journey— an extraordinary expedition to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker powered by hybrid-electric propulsion. 
  • Machu Picchu
    Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026

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

    Study Leader(s):
    Alfonso Alonso
    Leeanne E. Alonso
    Ship:
    Aria Amazon
    Activity Level 3
    Delve into the art, textiles, and archaeology of the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Visit the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and Cuzco before embarking on a luxurious three-night, four-day cruise on the Amazon River. Single occupancy sold out!
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Taj Mahal
    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.
  • 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!
  • Milford Soud
    Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

    New Zealand Explorer: Coastlines, Culture & Classic Tracks

    Study Leader(s):
    Philip J. Deloria
    Activity Level 4
    This custom-designed journey showcases New Zealand's dramatic landscapes, unique wildlife, and rich culture—with options for both walkers and non walkers alike.
  • Torres Del Paine
    Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026

    Untamed Patagonia: Wild Frontiers and Majestic Landscapes

    Study Leader(s):
    Paulina L. Alberto
    Jesse Hoffnung-Garskof
    Activity Level 3
    Patagonia, a mythic land of glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, primeval forests, gauchos, and pampas, beckons the sophisticated traveler who recognizes its unique charms. On this journey visit three of Patagonia's iconic national parks: Nahuel Huapi, Glaciares and Torres del Paine with the option to visit Iguazu National Park on special pre-extension.
  • Danita Delimont
    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

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Colombia's River of Dreams: Cartagena to Cartagena on AmaMagdalena

December 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027

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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

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Mexico City Family

March 2027

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Moroccan Discovery

March 14 – 27, 2027

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Southern Africa Odyssey

March 25 – April 11, 2027

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Japan by Sea on Heritage Adventurer

April 10 – 20, 2027

Co-sponsored Cruise

Uzbekistan and Caucasus (Armenia and Georgia) 

April 20 – May 6, 2027

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Across Spain and Portugal

April 23 – May 9, 2027

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Baltic Frontiers: A Journey Across Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

May 2 – 13, 2027

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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

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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

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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

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Family Tanzania 

December 2027/January 2028

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Family Egypt

December 2027/January 2028

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Family Costa Rica

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Family Cuba

December 2027/January 2028

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Belize and Guatemala

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Santa Fe, NM

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