List of Trips

HMSC Inside Iran

Study Leader(s): Joseph Greene, Deputy Director and Curator of the Harvard Semitic Museum

Journey through modern-day Iran on a journey that encompasses the highlights of this extraordinary country. Read More

Journey through Vietnam

Study Leader(s): Peter W. Galbraith

Journey through Vietnam, a land of natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people. Read More

Exploring Havana, Cuba

Study Leader(s): Alice DeLana

Explore Havana, the vibrant capital of this Caribbean nation. Immerse yourself in Cuban culture through interactions with local artists, academics, and entrepreneurs. Read More

HMSC Insider’s Morocco

Study Leader(s): Carol Saivetz

This program goes beyond the well-trodden sites, unveiling treasures ignored to mass tourism. Read More

HMSC Southern Africa Odyssey

Study Leader(s): James Hanken

Experience the magnificence of four contrasting nations: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. Read More

HMSC Discover Ethiopia

Study Leader(s): Daniel Lieberman

Experience striking natural beauty and rich history, from Addis Ababa to the majestic Blue Nile to the breathtaking Simien Mountains. Read More

On the Road to Freedom in Montgomery and Selma

Study Leader(s): Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Trace the history of the civil rights movement in Montgomery, a city buzzing with history, creativity, and southern charm. Read More

Egypt & the Nile: A Journey into Antiquity

Study Leader(s): Janice Kamrin, Associate Curator, Egyptian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

ship: Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Wait List Only Enjoy special access to the monuments and artistic treasures of Egypt during an extraordinary New Year's trip. Read More

Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Study Leader(s): David A. Aguilar

Travel from Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef, the storied Outback and Ayers Rock to sophisticated Sydney; from New Zealand’s towering Mt. Cook and breathtaking Milford Sound to high-spirited Queenstown and nautical Auckland. Read More

Belize & Guatemala

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Escape to Central America for the perfect winter getaway. Discover two vibrant countries, while staying in charming, luxurious, tropical boutique hotels and lodges. Read More

Tanzania Migration Safari

Study Leader(s): Bence P. Ölveczky

This classic Tanzania safari has been scheduled to coincide with the annual wildebeest and zebra migration in the southern Serengeti. Read More

Spring Break in Cairo, Egypt, for Students & Alumni

Study Leader(s): To be announced

This new Spring Break trip visits the stunning pyramids of Giza and focuses on the rich historical and cultural heritage of Cairo. Read More

On the Road to Civil Rights

Study Leader(s): Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Trace the history of the civil rights movement, visiting the major sites—from Selma to the Little Rock High School—and meeting with some of the figures who were involved. Read More

Private Homes & Gardens of Bermuda

Study Leader(s): Michael Weishan '86

Known by locals as the "Rock", Bermuda is characterized by graceful Georgian houses of whitewashed coral limestone, manicured gardens, and sparkling turquoise waters. Read More

HBS Morocco Explorer

Study Leader(s): Kay Kaufman Shelemay

Wander the narrow alleyways of Casablanca, Rabat, and Fes, exploring lively bazaars and medinas, walled clay villages, and ancient caravan routes infused with the magic of cultural crossroads. Read More

Journey through the South Caucasus

Study Leader(s): Alexandra Vacroux

Traverse the three culturally diverse Caucasus countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia, next-door neighbors on a mountainous strip of land between the Caspian and Black Seas. Read More

Village Life in Dordogne

Study Leader(s): Robert J. Kiely

Experience the provincial character of Dordogne for one full week in Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages in France. Read More

Science & Cooking in Basque Country: San Sebastián & Bilbao

Study Leader(s): Michael P. Brenner

Visit the Basque Coast of Spain on this second trip based on the wildly popular Harvard Course: “Science and Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to the Science of Soft Matter”. Read More

HMSC Mongolia: Land of the Blue Sky

Study Leader(s): Andrew Berry ; Naomi Pierce

Featuring magnificent natural wonders such as the Gobi Desert, as well as historical highlights such as the ruins of Karakorum, this trip offers a special opportunity to travel back in time to the land of Genghis Khan and hospitable nomads. Read More

England's Suffolk Coast & Aldeburgh Music Festival

Study Leader(s): John Stewart

Experience one of the world’s greatest classical music festivals in the rural seaside town of Aldeburgh, England. Read More

HMSC Chile & the Skies of the Southern Hemisphere featuring the Total Solar Eclipse

Study Leader(s): Mark Van Baalen

Witness a total solar eclipse at a unique location—the north of Chile, home to world-class astronomical observatories Read More

Quintessential Southern Africa

Study Leader(s): Hopi Hoekstra; James Mallet

Visit quintessential destinations in South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, from Cape Town to Chobe National Park to majestic Victoria Falls to Sabi Sands. Read More

HMSC Madagascar: The Eighth Continent

Study Leader(s): James Costa

Explore three of Madagascar’s fascinating national parks in search of lemurs, chameleons, orchids, baobabs, geckoes and much more. Read More

Inside the Russian Space Program

Study Leader(s): David Mindell, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing at MIT

Enter the once highly classified world of Russian space travel as a privileged guest and witness the manned launch of the Soyuz spacecraft from a VIP viewing area. Read More

Village Life around the Italian Lakes

Study Leader(s): Sue Weaver Schopf

Spend seven nights in the charming Palace Hotel in the heart of medieval Como--just steps away from historic monuments, specialty shops and old-world ambiance. Read More

Silk Road in Central Asia (The Five Stans)

Study Leader(s): To be announced

Trace the path of the great camel caravans along the Old Silk Road, wandering the fabulous bazaars and stepping into the past on the streets crowned with complex Persian architecture. Read More

Exploring the wine regions of Bordeaux & Rioja

Study Leader(s): To be announced

A stellar overview of the best wines of Bordeaux and the north of Spain, including Michelin restaurants, top classified Bordeaux chateaux, Riojan reds, several wine pairing dinners and a wine blending class. Read More

Journey through Vietnam

Study Leader(s): To be announced

In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler. Read More

Cultural Legacy of Pittsburgh, America’s Steel Town

Study Leader(s): Alice DeLana

Discover Pittsburgh's contemporary museums and the institutions that industrial giants like Andrew Carnegie bestowed upon the city. Read More

New Year's in Havana: A Family Program in Cuba

Study Leader(s): Gabriela Soto Laveaga, Professor of the History of Science

Ring in the new year with your family in Havana, the cultural, political, and economic center of Cuba. Enjoy private performances, conversations with local Cubans, and activities designed for children. Read More