WHERE CURIOUS EXPLORERS EMBARK.
WHERE CULTURE BECOMES LIVED.

Travel with World Affairs isn’t just a tour; it’s a voyage of discovery, an immersion into the heart of each destination. With World Affairs as your guide, you’ll peel back layers of culture, history, and insight. Designed for curious minds, our unique travel opportunities are open to the public, offering a gateway to rich learning experiences across all seven continents.

300+ Travelers Each Year

Every individual awaits a distinct experience. There’s a plane ticket reserved just for you.

100 Countries Visited over 45 years

In the upcoming 45 years, where might our travels take us?

FROM DIPLOMACY TO DISCOVERY: WORLD AFFAIRS TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Embark on a journey with World Affairs, where every tour is a unique blend of immersive cultural exploration, political insights, and personal connections. From sun-dappled cruises in the Mediterranean, to life-changing coast-to-coast railway trips from Vancouver to Toronto, to active adventures through Thailand’s tropical landscapes, our tours offer travelers an unrivaled perspective on the world.

For those seeking the epitome of luxury and convenience, our Private Jet trips redefine travel. Cruise the skies in first-class comfort, gaining exclusive access to behind-the-scenes views, expert briefings, and personalized experiences. Bypass busy airports and enjoy expedited boarding, making the most of your time exploring.

UPCOMING TOURS

Explore and uncover your next adventure by browsing through all of our available trips.

Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise! Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade decorations and other treasures.
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
Dec 10, 2024 — Dec 18, 2024
$3,645 per person, plus airfare and taxes. Singles waitlist
Dec 10, 2024 — Dec 18, 2024
$3,645 per person, plus airfare and taxes. Singles waitlist
Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise! Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade decorations and other treasures.
Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise! Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade decorations and other treasures.
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
Dec 10, 2024 — Dec 18, 2024
$3,645 per person, plus airfare and taxes. Singles waitlist
Feel the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise! Celebrate centuries-old traditions in festive markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade decorations and other treasures.
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
Dec 10, 2024 — Dec 18, 2024
$3,645 per person, plus airfare and taxes. Singles waitlist
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
$4,140 per person. A pay in full discount of $500 per person is available.
Embark on a seven-night cruise brimming with centuries of history and Old-World splendor along the intimate waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium!
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 — Apr 23, 2025
$4,140 per person. A pay in full discount of $500 per person is available.
Embark on a seven-night cruise brimming with centuries of history and Old-World splendor along the intimate waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium!
Embark on a seven-night cruise brimming with centuries of history and Old-World splendor along the intimate waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium!
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 — Apr 23, 2025
$4,140 per person. A pay in full discount of $500 per person is available.
Embark on a seven-night cruise brimming with centuries of history and Old-World splendor along the intimate waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium!

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

Apr 15, 2025 — Apr 23, 2025
$4,140 per person. A pay in full discount of $500 per person is available.
Be captivated by Portugal’s best-kept secret, the beautiful Alentejo region, that boasts sweeping landscapes of cork forests and whitewashed villages and a first-rate reputation for stellar cuisine and wines. Enjoy six nights in Vila Viçosa and one night in Lisbon, along with enriching guided tours and lectures.
May 18, 2025
May 26, 2025
May 18, 2025 — May 26, 2025
$4,340 per person. Singles waitlist
May 18, 2025
May 26, 2025
May 18, 2025 — May 26, 2025
$4,340 per person. Singles waitlist
Be captivated by Portugal’s best-kept secret, the beautiful Alentejo region, that boasts sweeping landscapes of cork forests and whitewashed villages and a first-rate reputation for stellar cuisine and wines. Enjoy six nights in Vila Viçosa and one night in Lisbon, along with enriching guided tours and lectures.
Be captivated by Portugal’s best-kept secret, the beautiful Alentejo region, that boasts sweeping landscapes of cork forests and whitewashed villages and a first-rate reputation for stellar cuisine and wines. Enjoy six nights in Vila Viçosa and one night in Lisbon, along with enriching guided tours and lectures.
May 18, 2025
May 26, 2025
May 18, 2025 — May 26, 2025
$4,340 per person. Singles waitlist
Be captivated by Portugal’s best-kept secret, the beautiful Alentejo region, that boasts sweeping landscapes of cork forests and whitewashed villages and a first-rate reputation for stellar cuisine and wines. Enjoy six nights in Vila Viçosa and one night in Lisbon, along with enriching guided tours and lectures.
May 18, 2025
May 26, 2025
May 18, 2025 — May 26, 2025
$4,340 per person. Singles waitlist
Sep 17, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
$4,795 per person — a savings of $250 if paid in full by 1/14/25!
The splendor of Austria awaits on this exceptional, eight-night experience brimming with history, natural beauty and scrumptious cuisine! Take in Graz’s charming ambience on a guided stroll and from atop its iconic hilltop. In music-filled Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, delight in a memorable performance of his works with a three-course dinner and see the landmarks of his life.
Sep 17, 2025 — Sep 26, 2025
$4,795 per person — a savings of $250 if paid in full by 1/14/25!
The splendor of Austria awaits on this exceptional, eight-night experience brimming with history, natural beauty and scrumptious cuisine! Take in Graz’s charming ambience on a guided stroll and from atop its iconic hilltop. In music-filled Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, delight in a memorable performance of his works with a three-course dinner and see the landmarks of his life.
The splendor of Austria awaits on this exceptional, eight-night experience brimming with history, natural beauty and scrumptious cuisine! Take in Graz’s charming ambience on a guided stroll and from atop its iconic hilltop. In music-filled Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, delight in a memorable performance of his works with a three-course dinner and see the landmarks of his life.
Sep 17, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 — Sep 26, 2025
$4,795 per person — a savings of $250 if paid in full by 1/14/25!
The splendor of Austria awaits on this exceptional, eight-night experience brimming with history, natural beauty and scrumptious cuisine! Take in Graz’s charming ambience on a guided stroll and from atop its iconic hilltop. In music-filled Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, delight in a memorable performance of his works with a three-course dinner and see the landmarks of his life.

Sep 17, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

Sep 17, 2025 — Sep 26, 2025
$4,795 per person — a savings of $250 if paid in full by 1/14/25!

FEATURED TOUR

Apr 25, 2025 — May 4, 2025

$6,995 per person

Join Jackie Miller, CEO of the World Affairs Council of Seattle, on a deluxe eight-night cruise through the Strait of Gibraltar, visiting seven spectacular port cities including Lisbon, Seville, and Barcelona. Highlights include guided tours of historic landmarks, UNESCO-designated sites, and a taste of local flavors.

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Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with World Affairs? Contact our Travel Team to book your next adventure and join other curious explorers. For more details, visit our FAQs page. Your global exploration awaits.

Your
Adventure
Awaits

Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with World Affairs? Contact our Travel Team to book your next adventure and join other curious explorers. For more details, visit our FAQs page. Your global exploration awaits.

Your
Adventure
Awaits

Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with World Affairs? Contact our Travel Team to book your next adventure and join other curious explorers. For more details, visit our FAQs page. Your global exploration awaits.
Oct 29 - Nov 9, 2024

Join us on an exclusive tour to China!

Celebrate our 45-year anniversary with Philadelphia’s Sister City, Tianjin with a unique and curated tour that combines the worlds of international affairs and classical music by the Philadelphia Orchestra! Learn more and register by August 28!

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