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

October 6 – 13, 2026

$5,800 per person, plus airfare and taxes.

Joined by Tour Host, Dr. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO of the Museum of the American Revolution, as you sail from Halifax to Baltimore on an inspiring 8-day voyage that celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. Aboard Ponant’s luxurious L’Austral, explore iconic East Coast cities, historic landmarks, and scenic coastlines that illuminate the evolving American story.

UPCOMING TOURS

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.
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.
Oct 13, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
$8,245 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Experience the allure of South India, beginning in Kochi with the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and iconic Chinese fishing nets. In Sri Lanka, marvel at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore Polonnaruwa’s ruins, and embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Hurulu National Park.
Oct 13, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026
$8,245 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Experience the allure of South India, beginning in Kochi with the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and iconic Chinese fishing nets. In Sri Lanka, marvel at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore Polonnaruwa’s ruins, and embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Hurulu National Park.
Experience the allure of South India, beginning in Kochi with the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and iconic Chinese fishing nets. In Sri Lanka, marvel at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore Polonnaruwa’s ruins, and embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Hurulu National Park.
Oct 13, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 13, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026
$8,245 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Experience the allure of South India, beginning in Kochi with the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and iconic Chinese fishing nets. In Sri Lanka, marvel at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore Polonnaruwa’s ruins, and embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Hurulu National Park.

Oct 13, 2026

Oct 26, 2026

Oct 13, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026
$8,245 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Delight in a dynamic trio of remarkable Canadian cities on this nine-night, first-class journey! Relish a winning combination of historic, artistic and culinary gems, along with the region’s French heritage and the traditions of its Indigenous Peoples.
Oct 25, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026
$5,395 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked before 5/5/26
Oct 25, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026
$5,395 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked before 5/5/26
Delight in a dynamic trio of remarkable Canadian cities on this nine-night, first-class journey! Relish a winning combination of historic, artistic and culinary gems, along with the region’s French heritage and the traditions of its Indigenous Peoples.
Delight in a dynamic trio of remarkable Canadian cities on this nine-night, first-class journey! Relish a winning combination of historic, artistic and culinary gems, along with the region’s French heritage and the traditions of its Indigenous Peoples.
Oct 25, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026
$5,395 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked before 5/5/26
Delight in a dynamic trio of remarkable Canadian cities on this nine-night, first-class journey! Relish a winning combination of historic, artistic and culinary gems, along with the region’s French heritage and the traditions of its Indigenous Peoples.
Oct 25, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026
$5,395 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked before 5/5/26
Oct 30, 2026
Nov 7, 2026
$4,695 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 5/26/2026!
Experience the true essence of beautiful Florence during a quieter time of year on this seven-night, small-group journey!
Oct 30, 2026 — Nov 7, 2026
$4,695 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 5/26/2026!
Experience the true essence of beautiful Florence during a quieter time of year on this seven-night, small-group journey!
Experience the true essence of beautiful Florence during a quieter time of year on this seven-night, small-group journey!
Oct 30, 2026
Nov 7, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 — Nov 7, 2026
$4,695 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 5/26/2026!
Experience the true essence of beautiful Florence during a quieter time of year on this seven-night, small-group journey!

Oct 30, 2026

Nov 7, 2026

Oct 30, 2026 — Nov 7, 2026
$4,695 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 5/26/2026!
Cruise the Nile & explore ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist on this seamless, 1st-class, 10-night trip featuring treasures, insights & the thrill of discovery!
Nov 11, 2026
Nov 22, 2026
Nov 11, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026
$6,995 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 3/31/2026!
Nov 11, 2026
Nov 22, 2026
Nov 11, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026
$6,995 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 3/31/2026!
Cruise the Nile & explore ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist on this seamless, 1st-class, 10-night trip featuring treasures, insights & the thrill of discovery!
Cruise the Nile & explore ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist on this seamless, 1st-class, 10-night trip featuring treasures, insights & the thrill of discovery!
Nov 11, 2026
Nov 22, 2026
Nov 11, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026
$6,995 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 3/31/2026!
Cruise the Nile & explore ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist on this seamless, 1st-class, 10-night trip featuring treasures, insights & the thrill of discovery!
Nov 11, 2026
Nov 22, 2026
Nov 11, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026
$6,995 per person – a savings of $250 if booked by 3/31/2026!
Nov 16, 2026
Nov 24, 2026
Starting at $8,340 per person plus taxes and airfare. 
Sail into Civil War history on our new Civil War: Southeast Coast Cruise, a unique journey that combines the luxury and ease of traveling aboard a cruise ship with the in-depth historical focus of a tour.
Nov 16, 2026
Nov 24, 2026
Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 24, 2026
Starting at $8,340 per person plus taxes and airfare. 
Sail into Civil War history on our new Civil War: Southeast Coast Cruise, a unique journey that combines the luxury and ease of traveling aboard a cruise ship with the in-depth historical focus of a tour.
Sail into Civil War history on our new Civil War: Southeast Coast Cruise, a unique journey that combines the luxury and ease of traveling aboard a cruise ship with the in-depth historical focus of a tour.
Nov 16, 2026
Nov 24, 2026
Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 24, 2026
Starting at $8,340 per person plus taxes and airfare. 
Sail into Civil War history on our new Civil War: Southeast Coast Cruise, a unique journey that combines the luxury and ease of traveling aboard a cruise ship with the in-depth historical focus of a tour.

Nov 16, 2026

Nov 24, 2026

Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 24, 2026
Starting at $8,340 per person plus taxes and airfare. 
Discover the islands of this legendary volcanic archipelago—each uniquely fascinating and magical. Explore up-close via our fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks and gain remarkable insights from our knowledgeable veteran and local team. Hike among the wildlife; investigate the vibrant sea—snorkel, paddle board, and swim daily with sea lions, sea turtles, and penguins, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Jan 15, 2027
Jan 24, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 24, 2027
Price starting at $6,727 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Jan 15, 2027
Jan 24, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 24, 2027
Price starting at $6,727 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Discover the islands of this legendary volcanic archipelago—each uniquely fascinating and magical. Explore up-close via our fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks and gain remarkable insights from our knowledgeable veteran and local team. Hike among the wildlife; investigate the vibrant sea—snorkel, paddle board, and swim daily with sea lions, sea turtles, and penguins, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Discover the islands of this legendary volcanic archipelago—each uniquely fascinating and magical. Explore up-close via our fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks and gain remarkable insights from our knowledgeable veteran and local team. Hike among the wildlife; investigate the vibrant sea—snorkel, paddle board, and swim daily with sea lions, sea turtles, and penguins, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Jan 15, 2027
Jan 24, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 24, 2027
Price starting at $6,727 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Discover the islands of this legendary volcanic archipelago—each uniquely fascinating and magical. Explore up-close via our fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks and gain remarkable insights from our knowledgeable veteran and local team. Hike among the wildlife; investigate the vibrant sea—snorkel, paddle board, and swim daily with sea lions, sea turtles, and penguins, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Jan 15, 2027
Jan 24, 2027
Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 24, 2027
Price starting at $6,727 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Jan 25, 2027
Jan 29, 2027
$2,400 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on a visit to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans!
Jan 25, 2027 — Jan 29, 2027
$2,400 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on a visit to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans!
Join us on a visit to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans!
Jan 25, 2027
Jan 29, 2027
Jan 25, 2027 — Jan 29, 2027
$2,400 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on a visit to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans!

Jan 25, 2027

Jan 29, 2027

Jan 25, 2027 — Jan 29, 2027
$2,400 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 

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.

America's 250th by sea

Oct 6 – 13, 2026

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding on a spectacular cruise through its iconic cities, from Halifax to Baltimore, with tour host Dr. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO of the Museum of the American Revolution!  

National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

July 17 – 25, 2026

Journey through America’s iconic parks from Yellowstone to Grand Teton – where captivating landscapes and wildlife reign.   

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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