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

Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025

The Best of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe

Study Leader(s):
Brian D. Farrell

Ship:
Zambezi Queen

Activity Level 3

Experience wildlife encounters in four countries—including a three-night Chobe River cruise offering uninterrupted views of Chobe National Park. Marvel at Victoria Falls, spend two nights at the acclaimed Mala Mala Private Game Reserve, and discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of Cape Town.
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025

Egypt & the Eternal Nile

Study Leader(s):
Lizabeth Cohen

Herrick Chapman

Activity Level 3

Journey through antiquity from Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel, ancient Nubia, and Lake Nasser—and a classic voyage along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo. Sold Out - Waitlist Only!
Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026

Egypt & the Nile Family Adventure on Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Study Leader(s):
Khalil Abdur-Rashid

Ship:
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Activity Level 3

Ring in the New Year on an eight-night journey featuring timeless wonders and special access to the ancient treasures of Egypt.
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. Single occupancy sold out!
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.
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.