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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.

Sea Rivers/Lakes Land Family Air-Inclusive Spring Break
  • American Splendor ship by
    Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026

    Seminar on the Mississippi: Memphis to New Orleans

    Study Leader(s):
    Walter Johnson
    Ship:
    American Splendor
    Activity Level 3
    Cruise the legendary Mississippi River from Memphis to New Orleans aboard a classic-style paddle-wheeler. Enjoy panel discussions with an outstanding lineup of lecturers, including a keynote address by Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • Magnifique III
    May 11, 2026 - May 19, 2026

    Holland & Belgium

    Study Leader(s):
    Robert Darnton
    Ship:
    Magnifique III
    Activity Level 3
    Follow meandering rivers and canals through storybook villages, idyllic countryside, and multicolored fields of flowers; and witness stunning medieval architecture and the spellbinding art of Dutch and Flemish masters. Sold out - waitlist only!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • nile river
    Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027

    Egypt & the Nile: A Family New Year's Adventure Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

    Study Leader(s):
    Hopi Hoekstra
    Ship:
    Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
    Activity Level 3
    Celebrate the New Year on an eight-night family-friendly journey through Egypt, traveling by private plane, motor coach, and deluxe riverboat from Cairo to Luxor. Enjoy special access to the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids and Sphinx, and monumental tombs and temples along a four-night Nile cruise, with festive onboard celebrations, cultural activities, and educational programs for younger travelers.
  • Angkor Wat
    Jan 18, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027

    Cruising the Mekong River: Vietnam and Cambodia Aboard the Mekong Princess

    Study Leader(s):
    Ted Osius AB '84
    Ship:
    Mekong Princess
    Activity Level 3
    Discover the timeless beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia on a journey along the Mekong River aboard the elegant Mekong Princess. Experience the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, the tranquility of life along the river, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of Angkor Wat. Explore floating villages, local markets, and lush landscapes rich with culture and history. Optional pre-tour extension to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay for a deeper look at Southeast Asia’s enduring charm. Single occupancy sold out!
  • Egyptian statues
    Feb 12, 2027 - Feb 26, 2027

    Egypt & The Eternal Nile

    Study Leader(s):
    To be announced
    Activity Level 3
    Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this journey through antiquity travels from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Abu Simbel and ancient Nubia for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before concluding in Cairo. Sold out - waitlist only!

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Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar

January 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Whales and Butterflies (Mexico) Natural History

February 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Alabama – Civil Rights

March 2027

Harvard Exclusive by land

Mexico City

March 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Uzbekistan and Caucasus (Armenia and Georgia) 

April 20 – May 6, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

Baltic Frontiers: A Journey Across Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

May 2 – 13, 2027

Harvard exclusive by land

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

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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

Patagonia: Atacama and Explora Lodges in Torres del Paines

September 2027

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Santa Fe, NM

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

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

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

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

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Family Costa Rica

December 2027/January 2028

Harvard exclusive by land

Belize and Guatemala

Dates to be announced

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