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

Join us on this small-group journey exploring one of North America’s most spectacular marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.
Jul 19, 2027
Jul 24, 2027
Jul 19, 2027 — Jul 24, 2027
Prices starting from $5,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Jul 19, 2027
Jul 24, 2027
Jul 19, 2027 — Jul 24, 2027
Prices starting from $5,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on this small-group journey exploring one of North America’s most spectacular marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.
Join us on this small-group journey exploring one of North America’s most spectacular marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.
Jul 19, 2027
Jul 24, 2027
Jul 19, 2027 — Jul 24, 2027
Prices starting from $5,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us on this small-group journey exploring one of North America’s most spectacular marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.
Jul 19, 2027
Jul 24, 2027
Jul 19, 2027 — Jul 24, 2027
Prices starting from $5,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Aug 14, 2027
Aug 25, 2027
Prices starting at $9,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 12/28/26!
On this trip of a lifetime, sail to the Far North and experience unforgettable polar regions — and the phenomenon of the midnight sun — in the Arctic Circle.
Aug 14, 2027
Aug 25, 2027
Aug 14, 2027 — Aug 25, 2027
Prices starting at $9,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 12/28/26!
On this trip of a lifetime, sail to the Far North and experience unforgettable polar regions — and the phenomenon of the midnight sun — in the Arctic Circle.
On this trip of a lifetime, sail to the Far North and experience unforgettable polar regions — and the phenomenon of the midnight sun — in the Arctic Circle.
Aug 14, 2027
Aug 25, 2027
Aug 14, 2027 — Aug 25, 2027
Prices starting at $9,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 12/28/26!
On this trip of a lifetime, sail to the Far North and experience unforgettable polar regions — and the phenomenon of the midnight sun — in the Arctic Circle.

Aug 14, 2027

Aug 25, 2027

Aug 14, 2027 — Aug 25, 2027
Prices starting at $9,995 per person, plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $250 if booked by 12/28/26!
Explore the regions of Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia outside of your typical tourist destinations!
Aug 20, 2027
Aug 29, 2027
Aug 20, 2027 — Aug 29, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
Aug 20, 2027 — Aug 29, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
Explore the regions of Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia outside of your typical tourist destinations!
Explore the regions of Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia outside of your typical tourist destinations!
Aug 20, 2027
Aug 29, 2027
Aug 20, 2027 — Aug 29, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
Explore the regions of Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia outside of your typical tourist destinations!
Aug 20, 2027
Aug 29, 2027
Aug 20, 2027 — Aug 29, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
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!
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!
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, 2026
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, 2026
Sep 22, 2027 — Sep 30, 2026
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, 2026
Sep 22, 2027 — Sep 30, 2026
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, 2026

Sep 22, 2027 — Sep 30, 2026
Starting at $4,545 per person plus taxes and airfare – a savings of $250 if booked by 7/30/26!
Details forthcoming.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 16, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 16, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 16, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 16, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
Details forthcoming.
Details forthcoming.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 16, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 16, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
Details forthcoming.
Oct 5, 2027
Oct 16, 2027
Oct 5, 2027 — Oct 16, 2027
Price details forthcoming.
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
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.

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.

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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