2027 Travel Program
Join fellow HWS alumni and friends in one (or more!) of four fantastic locations in 2027. Our travel partner, AHI, is ready to assist with your bookings. Offerings for 2027 include:
April 13-21, 2027
Italy’s Magnificent Lake District
Experience northern Italy’s unforgettable lake district, where sparkling lakes mirror emerald hills. Spend seven nights in Stresa by Lake Maggiore and enjoy discovering the area’s beautiful islands and elegant shores. Visit Como, Bellagio, the Borromean Islands and beyond. Learn the secrets of northern Italian cuisine during a cooking lesson and admire a rare collection of sketches and writings by Leonardo da Vinci. Handcrafted for your enjoyment, this small group journey features a first-class hotel, an extensive meal plan and a series of lectures to enhance your understanding of the region.
April 19-27, 2027
Dutch Waterways
Glide along picturesque waterways in the Netherlands and Belgium on this wonderful, seven-night, first-class cruise! Take in Amsterdam’s gabled canal houses, Keukenhof Gardens’ dazzling tulips and the Old-World grandeur of Bruges and Antwerp. You’ll also enjoy a choice of included cultural and culinary experiences in several ports. Unpack once and bask in the luxurious comfort that makes river cruising so enticing!
September 5-16, 2027
Riches of the Emerald Isle
This 10-night journey features stays in Ennis, Killarney and Dublin. Ride in a jaunting car through Killarney National Park, and learn about shepherding in the Ring of Kerry. Savor exquisite views along the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, admire dramatic landscapes on Slea Head Drive and enjoy ferry rides to the Aran Islands. Stroll Dublin’s historic streets and step into Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. This small-group program features a whiskey tasting, a special show in a musician’s home, a céilí band performance and tales of lore in Ennis. Enjoy first-class and deluxe hotel stays and a generous meal plan with wine at dinner.
October 26 – November 6, 2027
Legends of the Nile - featuring Cairo, Luxor, a Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel
Set off on an exhilarating, small-group journey featuring Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel and the Nile River! On this 10-night exploration, enjoy a four-night cruise aboard the deluxe Sanctuary Nile Adventurer and the insights of a licensed Egyptologist who will guide you through Egypt’s spectacular ancient wonders — from the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Valleys of the Kings and Queens to the Great Temple of Ramses II and beyond! This active program features a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum; flights within Egypt, including round-trip to Abu Simbel; and deluxe and first-class hotels.