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

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.
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!
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.
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026

Mongolia: Land of the Blue Sky

Study Leader(s):
Alexandra Vacroux

Cynthia M. Horne

Activity Level 4

Featuring the Gobi Desert, Kharakhorum, and a local Nadaam Festival, this trip offers a special opportunity to travel back in time to the untouched land of Genghis Khan and hospitable nomads. Discover incredible scenery, diverse wildlife, ancient history, and traditional culture on this adventure-packed journey.
Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026

Predators and Primates of East Africa

Study Leader(s):
Joseph Henrich

Rachna Reddy

Activity Level 3

This trip to Tanzania and Rwanda combines two premier African wildlife experiences ("Big Five" safari & Mountain gorilla trekking) in one seamless, choreographed adventure. Sold out - waitlist only!
Jun 21, 2026 - Jul 1, 2026

Japan Family Adventure

Study Leader(s):
Theodore J. Gilman

Activity Level 3

Featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, this journey embraces Japan’s frenetic cities, revered natural environment, and enduring traditions that coexist in unique harmony. Activities include learning about Japan’s tea ceremony, calligraphy, Samurai sword fighting, Taiko drumming, and a sushi cooking class. Single occupancy sold out!
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.
Jul 26, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026

An Insider's Alaska

Study Leader(s):
Fran Ulmer

Activity Level 3

On this lodge-to-lodge adventure through the Kenai Peninsula, choose from an array of guided activities such as hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. Your Harvard Study Leader brings unparalleled insight into Alaska’s environment, politics, and people to enrich your journey. Sold out - waitlist only!
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. Single Occupancy Sold out!
Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026

Alaska Family Adventure

Study Leader(s):
Brian D. Farrell

Activity Level 3

On this lodge-to-lodge adventure through the Kenai Peninsula, choose from an array of guided activities such as hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. 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. Single occupancy sold out!
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
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!
Jul 28, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027

Total Solar Eclipse of 2027 in Tunisia

Study Leader(s):
To be announced

Activity Level 3

Experience the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Tunisia!Single occupancy sold out!

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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

Harvard Exclusive by land

Santa Fe, NM

Dates to be announced

Harvard exclusive by land

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