UPCOMING TOURS

Live and learn the world’s locales and cultures firsthand with guidance from top experts. With unique experiences curated and supported by World Affairs staff, you will depart prepared—and return as an insider.

FEATURED TOUR

March 11-23, 2026

$8,284 per person, including airfare from Los Angeles.

Japan, a truly fascinating land of rich traditions and dizzying modernity is revealed on this well-crafted 13-day small group tour. See highlights of amazing Tokyo and cultural capital Kyoto, engage in local life, and head off the beaten path to alluring historic destinations.

UPCOMING TOURS

Aix-en-Provence beckons for this small-group, seven-night journey to southeastern France!
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026
$4,895 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026
$4,895 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Aix-en-Provence beckons for this small-group, seven-night journey to southeastern France!
Aix-en-Provence beckons for this small-group, seven-night journey to southeastern France!
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026
$4,895 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Aix-en-Provence beckons for this small-group, seven-night journey to southeastern France!
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026
$4,895 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 10, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $8,995 per person – a savings of $500 if booked before 1/23/26!
On this incomparable adventure, discover the eclectic vibrance of Singapore, the extraordinary biodiversity of Borneo and the compelling cultural mosaic of Indonesia’s spectacular archipelago.
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 10, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $8,995 per person – a savings of $500 if booked before 1/23/26!
On this incomparable adventure, discover the eclectic vibrance of Singapore, the extraordinary biodiversity of Borneo and the compelling cultural mosaic of Indonesia’s spectacular archipelago.
On this incomparable adventure, discover the eclectic vibrance of Singapore, the extraordinary biodiversity of Borneo and the compelling cultural mosaic of Indonesia’s spectacular archipelago.
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 10, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $8,995 per person – a savings of $500 if booked before 1/23/26!
On this incomparable adventure, discover the eclectic vibrance of Singapore, the extraordinary biodiversity of Borneo and the compelling cultural mosaic of Indonesia’s spectacular archipelago.

Sep 25, 2026

Oct 10, 2026

Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $8,995 per person – a savings of $500 if booked before 1/23/26!
Discover Greece’s magnificent treasures on this eight-night exploration to Athens and the Peloponnese.
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026
$4,395 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026
$4,395 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Discover Greece’s magnificent treasures on this eight-night exploration to Athens and the Peloponnese.
Discover Greece’s magnificent treasures on this eight-night exploration to Athens and the Peloponnese.
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026
$4,395 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Discover Greece’s magnificent treasures on this eight-night exploration to Athens and the Peloponnese.
Sep 25, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026
$4,395 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 1/27/2026!
Sep 30, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
$5,495 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Journey with us into the awe-inspiring realm of the American Southwest, unveiling the mesmerizing geological marvels tucked within our treasured national parks.
Sep 30, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026
$5,495 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Journey with us into the awe-inspiring realm of the American Southwest, unveiling the mesmerizing geological marvels tucked within our treasured national parks.
Journey with us into the awe-inspiring realm of the American Southwest, unveiling the mesmerizing geological marvels tucked within our treasured national parks.
Sep 30, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026
$5,495 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Journey with us into the awe-inspiring realm of the American Southwest, unveiling the mesmerizing geological marvels tucked within our treasured national parks.

Sep 30, 2026

Oct 8, 2026

Sep 30, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026
$5,495 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 9, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 9, 2026
Delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.
Delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 9, 2026
Delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 9, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
$7,274, including airfare from Boston or New York.
This 17-day Iberian sojourn reveals a distinctive region’s many treasures to your small group. Rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks; Lisbon and vibrant Barcelona; splendid landscapes, fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026
$7,274, including airfare from Boston or New York.
This 17-day Iberian sojourn reveals a distinctive region’s many treasures to your small group. Rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks; Lisbon and vibrant Barcelona; splendid landscapes, fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits.
This 17-day Iberian sojourn reveals a distinctive region’s many treasures to your small group. Rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks; Lisbon and vibrant Barcelona; splendid landscapes, fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026
$7,274, including airfare from Boston or New York.
This 17-day Iberian sojourn reveals a distinctive region’s many treasures to your small group. Rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks; Lisbon and vibrant Barcelona; splendid landscapes, fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits.

Oct 4, 2026

Oct 20, 2026

Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026
$7,274, including airfare from Boston or New York.
Immerse yourself with unique and captivating experiences, each contributing to the cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region.
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026
$4,299 per person, including round trip airfare from select gateways.
Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026
$4,299 per person, including round trip airfare from select gateways.
Immerse yourself with unique and captivating experiences, each contributing to the cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region.
Immerse yourself with unique and captivating experiences, each contributing to the cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region.
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026
$4,299 per person, including round trip airfare from select gateways.
Immerse yourself with unique and captivating experiences, each contributing to the cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region.
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026
$4,299 per person, including round trip airfare from select gateways.
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $13,495 per person, not including airfare.
Explore Rome and its environs during five nights in the Eternal City before embarking on a luxurious train journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Visit Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica; the medieval towns of Castel Gandolfo, home to the papal summer retreat, and Palena, renowned for its beauty; Matera, where ancient cave dwellings are still used today; and a stately villa for an exclusive wine tasting.
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 12, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $13,495 per person, not including airfare.
Explore Rome and its environs during five nights in the Eternal City before embarking on a luxurious train journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Visit Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica; the medieval towns of Castel Gandolfo, home to the papal summer retreat, and Palena, renowned for its beauty; Matera, where ancient cave dwellings are still used today; and a stately villa for an exclusive wine tasting.
Explore Rome and its environs during five nights in the Eternal City before embarking on a luxurious train journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Visit Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica; the medieval towns of Castel Gandolfo, home to the papal summer retreat, and Palena, renowned for its beauty; Matera, where ancient cave dwellings are still used today; and a stately villa for an exclusive wine tasting.
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 12, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $13,495 per person, not including airfare.
Explore Rome and its environs during five nights in the Eternal City before embarking on a luxurious train journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Visit Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica; the medieval towns of Castel Gandolfo, home to the papal summer retreat, and Palena, renowned for its beauty; Matera, where ancient cave dwellings are still used today; and a stately villa for an exclusive wine tasting.

Oct 12, 2026

Oct 20, 2026

Oct 12, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $13,495 per person, not including airfare.

PRIVATE JET TOURS

Embark on an extraordinary global adventure with World Affairs and our trusted tour operators. For over two decades, we have curated private jet journeys designed for iconic sights and intriguing, immersive experiences. Travel in the height of luxury, with thoughtfully designed itineraries created to ensure maximum exploration time and discover a world beyond imagination with the guidance of our expert lecturers.

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TRAVEL THE
WORLD WITH US

Ready for your next unforgettable journey? 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.

TRAVEL THE
WORLD WITH US

Ready for your next unforgettable journey? 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.

Passage from Dakar to Casablanca

April 29 – May 8, 2026

Voyage along the Atlantic shores of West Africa, from Dakar to Casablanca, featuring Danielle Sanchez, African Historian and Assistant History Professor at Colorado College.

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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