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

Indulge in gastronomic delights over 4 nights in Bordeaux, France & 5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain! Enjoy winery visits in the Bordeaux & Rioja Alavesa regions, charming Saint-Émilion, a boat ride & oysters in Arcachon Bay, plus dinner with local Basques & the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao!
Sep 9, 2027
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 9, 2027 — Sep 19, 2027
Starting at $5,845 per person plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/9/2026!
Sep 9, 2027
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 9, 2027 — Sep 19, 2027
Starting at $5,845 per person plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/9/2026!
Indulge in gastronomic delights over 4 nights in Bordeaux, France & 5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain! Enjoy winery visits in the Bordeaux & Rioja Alavesa regions, charming Saint-Émilion, a boat ride & oysters in Arcachon Bay, plus dinner with local Basques & the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao!
Indulge in gastronomic delights over 4 nights in Bordeaux, France & 5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain! Enjoy winery visits in the Bordeaux & Rioja Alavesa regions, charming Saint-Émilion, a boat ride & oysters in Arcachon Bay, plus dinner with local Basques & the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao!
Sep 9, 2027
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 9, 2027 — Sep 19, 2027
Starting at $5,845 per person plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/9/2026!
Indulge in gastronomic delights over 4 nights in Bordeaux, France & 5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain! Enjoy winery visits in the Bordeaux & Rioja Alavesa regions, charming Saint-Émilion, a boat ride & oysters in Arcachon Bay, plus dinner with local Basques & the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao!
Sep 9, 2027
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 9, 2027 — Sep 19, 2027
Starting at $5,845 per person plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/9/2026!
Sep 12, 2027
Sep 16, 2027
Price starting at $2,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on an immersive journey as we visit iconic sites of the American Civil War, each providing opportunity to remember and reflect upon our nation’s history.
Sep 12, 2027
Sep 16, 2027
Sep 12, 2027 — Sep 16, 2027
Price starting at $2,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on an immersive journey as we visit iconic sites of the American Civil War, each providing opportunity to remember and reflect upon our nation’s history.
Join us on an immersive journey as we visit iconic sites of the American Civil War, each providing opportunity to remember and reflect upon our nation’s history.
Sep 12, 2027
Sep 16, 2027
Sep 12, 2027 — Sep 16, 2027
Price starting at $2,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on an immersive journey as we visit iconic sites of the American Civil War, each providing opportunity to remember and reflect upon our nation’s history.

Sep 12, 2027

Sep 16, 2027

Sep 12, 2027 — Sep 16, 2027
Price starting at $2,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Enjoy the romance of Portugal and its scenic winemaking region! This fantastic 10-night journey features 3 nights in Lisbon and a 7-night cruise along the Douro River. Portugal’s history comes to life as you embrace the “River of Gold,” wander through colorful Porto, spend time in Lisbon, and venture to Salamanca, Spain! No single supplement!
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 29, 2027
Sep 19, 2027 — Sep 29, 2027
Prices from $5,495 plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/29/26.
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 29, 2027
Sep 19, 2027 — Sep 29, 2027
Prices from $5,495 plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/29/26.
Enjoy the romance of Portugal and its scenic winemaking region! This fantastic 10-night journey features 3 nights in Lisbon and a 7-night cruise along the Douro River. Portugal’s history comes to life as you embrace the “River of Gold,” wander through colorful Porto, spend time in Lisbon, and venture to Salamanca, Spain! No single supplement!
Enjoy the romance of Portugal and its scenic winemaking region! This fantastic 10-night journey features 3 nights in Lisbon and a 7-night cruise along the Douro River. Portugal’s history comes to life as you embrace the “River of Gold,” wander through colorful Porto, spend time in Lisbon, and venture to Salamanca, Spain! No single supplement!
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 29, 2027
Sep 19, 2027 — Sep 29, 2027
Prices from $5,495 plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/29/26.
Enjoy the romance of Portugal and its scenic winemaking region! This fantastic 10-night journey features 3 nights in Lisbon and a 7-night cruise along the Douro River. Portugal’s history comes to life as you embrace the “River of Gold,” wander through colorful Porto, spend time in Lisbon, and venture to Salamanca, Spain! No single supplement!
Sep 19, 2027
Sep 29, 2027
Sep 19, 2027 — Sep 29, 2027
Prices from $5,495 plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 8/29/26.
Sep 22, 2027
Sep 30, 2027
Starting at $4,545 per person plus taxes and airfare – a savings of $250 if booked by 7/30/26!
Join us for 7 nights in Apulia, where life is savored! See limestone houses with conical roofs and ancient cave dwellings still used today. Visit seaside villages and storied landmarks, and taste Apulia’s culinary treasures: fresh olive oil, pasta, seafood and produce, plus wine from local vineyards.
Sep 22, 2027
Sep 30, 2027
Sep 22, 2027 — Sep 30, 2027
Starting at $4,545 per person plus taxes and airfare – a savings of $250 if booked by 7/30/26!
Join us for 7 nights in Apulia, where life is savored! See limestone houses with conical roofs and ancient cave dwellings still used today. Visit seaside villages and storied landmarks, and taste Apulia’s culinary treasures: fresh olive oil, pasta, seafood and produce, plus wine from local vineyards.
Join us for 7 nights in Apulia, where life is savored! See limestone houses with conical roofs and ancient cave dwellings still used today. Visit seaside villages and storied landmarks, and taste Apulia’s culinary treasures: fresh olive oil, pasta, seafood and produce, plus wine from local vineyards.
Sep 22, 2027
Sep 30, 2027
Sep 22, 2027 — Sep 30, 2027
Starting at $4,545 per person plus taxes and airfare – a savings of $250 if booked by 7/30/26!
Join us for 7 nights in Apulia, where life is savored! See limestone houses with conical roofs and ancient cave dwellings still used today. Visit seaside villages and storied landmarks, and taste Apulia’s culinary treasures: fresh olive oil, pasta, seafood and produce, plus wine from local vineyards.

Sep 22, 2027

Sep 30, 2027

Sep 22, 2027 — Sep 30, 2027
Starting at $4,545 per person plus taxes and airfare – a savings of $250 if booked by 7/30/26!
In the Savoie region of France, delight in incredible scenery, delicious cuisine & welcoming culture. Unpack once at the lovely Imperial Palace Hotel, then spend your week exploring this beautiful area.
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Prices starting at $5,295, per person, plus airfare and taxes. – a savings of $500 if booked by 1/19/27!
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Prices starting at $5,295, per person, plus airfare and taxes. – a savings of $500 if booked by 1/19/27!
In the Savoie region of France, delight in incredible scenery, delicious cuisine & welcoming culture. Unpack once at the lovely Imperial Palace Hotel, then spend your week exploring this beautiful area.
In the Savoie region of France, delight in incredible scenery, delicious cuisine & welcoming culture. Unpack once at the lovely Imperial Palace Hotel, then spend your week exploring this beautiful area.
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Prices starting at $5,295, per person, plus airfare and taxes. – a savings of $500 if booked by 1/19/27!
In the Savoie region of France, delight in incredible scenery, delicious cuisine & welcoming culture. Unpack once at the lovely Imperial Palace Hotel, then spend your week exploring this beautiful area.
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Prices starting at $5,295, per person, plus airfare and taxes. – a savings of $500 if booked by 1/19/27!
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Cabins starting at $10,990, per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Celebrate the mosaic of vibrant cultural traditions and the stunning natural beauty of the Indonesian archipelago.
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Cabins starting at $10,990, per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Celebrate the mosaic of vibrant cultural traditions and the stunning natural beauty of the Indonesian archipelago.
Celebrate the mosaic of vibrant cultural traditions and the stunning natural beauty of the Indonesian archipelago.
Sep 29, 2027
Oct 7, 2027
Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Cabins starting at $10,990, per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Celebrate the mosaic of vibrant cultural traditions and the stunning natural beauty of the Indonesian archipelago.

Sep 29, 2027

Oct 7, 2027

Sep 29, 2027 — Oct 7, 2027
Cabins starting at $10,990, per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Set sail this October aboard the luxurious EXPLORA IV and experience the stunning beauty of Canada and New England in peak autumn.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 15, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Lowest cabin categories starting from $8,590 per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Lowest cabin categories starting from $8,590 per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Set sail this October aboard the luxurious EXPLORA IV and experience the stunning beauty of Canada and New England in peak autumn.
Set sail this October aboard the luxurious EXPLORA IV and experience the stunning beauty of Canada and New England in peak autumn.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 15, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Lowest cabin categories starting from $8,590 per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Set sail this October aboard the luxurious EXPLORA IV and experience the stunning beauty of Canada and New England in peak autumn.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 15, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Lowest cabin categories starting from $8,590 per person, plus airfare and taxes.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 15, 2027
Prices starting at $6,592 per person. Airfare available from US airports.
Travel the breadth of an astonishing land on this 11-day small group tour. From the stunning Snaefellsnes Peninsula to wondrous Lake Mývatn and jaw-dropping Dettifoss waterfall, Iceland’s many wonders are revealed before a two-night stay in sophisticated Reykjavik. Spend more time discovering Iceland’s colorful capital with a 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 15, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Prices starting at $6,592 per person. Airfare available from US airports.
Travel the breadth of an astonishing land on this 11-day small group tour. From the stunning Snaefellsnes Peninsula to wondrous Lake Mývatn and jaw-dropping Dettifoss waterfall, Iceland’s many wonders are revealed before a two-night stay in sophisticated Reykjavik. Spend more time discovering Iceland’s colorful capital with a 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Travel the breadth of an astonishing land on this 11-day small group tour. From the stunning Snaefellsnes Peninsula to wondrous Lake Mývatn and jaw-dropping Dettifoss waterfall, Iceland’s many wonders are revealed before a two-night stay in sophisticated Reykjavik. Spend more time discovering Iceland’s colorful capital with a 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 15, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Prices starting at $6,592 per person. Airfare available from US airports.
Travel the breadth of an astonishing land on this 11-day small group tour. From the stunning Snaefellsnes Peninsula to wondrous Lake Mývatn and jaw-dropping Dettifoss waterfall, Iceland’s many wonders are revealed before a two-night stay in sophisticated Reykjavik. Spend more time discovering Iceland’s colorful capital with a 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.

Oct 5, 2027

Oct 15, 2027

Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 15, 2027
Prices starting at $6,592 per person. Airfare available from US airports.

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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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.

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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