October 27-03

Cuba and its People featuring the African Diaspora

Join a 7-night Cuban adventure and discover the profound influence of the African diaspora on Cuban culture. Meet entrepreneurs, artists and dancers and learn about their lives during meaningful encounters. Explore Old Havana, Matanzas, an organic farm and more! Come away with a broader perspective of Cuba’s culture and citizens while benefiting and supporting the Cuban people!

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Why Travel the World

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia leads domestic and international tours to all seven continents where travelers engage in meetings with government officials and diplomats, develop people-to-people diplomacy, and receive in-depth cultural, historical, and political experiences and has been doing so for 45 years!  If you enjoy traveling on unique tours to fascinating destinations and having access to political experts and local guides who give behind-the-scenes views and briefings, then you'll quickly discover why traveling with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is so special.

Because of our reputation as one of the nation's leading forums, the Council has established connections around the globe that allow us to offer members access that they can't get when traveling alone or on other tours.  Tour leaders are drawn from across the World Affairs Councils of America leadership; experts from the fields of diplomacy, journalism, or academia accompany some tours as lecturers, thereby providing added value to the experience.   We offer tours on all continents, both land tours and small-ship cruises.  Our new program line-up includes our substance-rich Seminar Series, and shorter itineraries focusing on foreign policy issues in key destinations.  For a trip of a lifetime, check out our private jet trips! 

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2024

Jan 15, 2024 — Jan 30, 2024

Patagonian Frontiers

Relish the rare privilege of encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers – Southern Patagonia’s majestic fjords and glaciers and breathtaking Torres del Paine. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, this 16-day journey showcases South America’s remarkable diversity. Discover magnificent Iguazu Falls with a 2-day/2-night pre-tour option.


Lowest category cabins from $10,382 per person including airfare from Miami (other departure gates available)

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Jan 23, 2024 — Feb 07, 2024

Machu Picchu to the Galapagos

Encounter two of South America’s greatest treasures on this 16-day small group tour, exploring Machu Picchu’s enigmatic ruins and witnessing the fascinating Galapagos Islands’ wonders on a four-night adventure. Further discoveries await in Lima, the Sacred Valley, Cuzco, and Quito. Experience the Amazon rainforest with an exceptional 4-day/4-night pre-tour option.


$8,993 per person including airfare from Miami (other departure gates available)

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Jan 30, 2024 — Feb 08, 2024

United Arab Emirates

From sensational architecture to sweeping desert landscapes, relish the United Arab Emirates’ modern wonders and remarkable heritage on this eight-night, first-class journey! Explore forward-looking Dubai and Abu Dhabi on engaging tours, learn about Emirati life during cultural exchanges, plus celebrate beneath starry skies at a desert resort. Tour a breathtaking mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and a falcon hospital! This small-group program features a Travel Director and expert insights. No single supplement!


$4,395 per person plus airfare and taxes- a savings of $250 if booked by 6/20/2023!

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Feb 06, 2024 — Feb 17, 2024

Legends of the Nile

Set off on an exhilarating, small-group journey to Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, and the Nile River! This 10-night, active exploration features a deluxe, four-night cruise and a licensed Egyptologist who will guide you through Egypt’s ancient wonders, from the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Valleys of the Kings and Queens to the Great Temple of Ramses II and beyond! Includes a Travel Director and four flights within Egypt.


Lowest cabin categories from $6,295 per person plus airfare and taxes- a savings of $250 if booked by 6/20/2023!

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Feb 10, 2024 — Feb 24, 2024

Journey through Vietnam

Encounter Vietnam’s breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people on this comprehensive 15-day journey from French-accented Hanoi and stunning Ha Long Bay to imperial Hue and charming Hoi An, from the Mekong Delta to Saigon. Discover amazing Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh with an optional 5-day/3-night post-tour extension.


$5,047 per person including airfare from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle.

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Feb 24, 2024 — Mar 10, 2024

Dazzling Oceania: Australia & New Zealand

Watch for dolphins in the Bay of Islands. Sip local wine in Napier, while getting a glimpse of Maori culture. Visit Cathedral Square in Christchurch and cruise the Fjords of Milford Sound as craggy cliffs tower over you. In Melbourne, stroll through historic Fitzroy Gardens and in Burnie see Tasmanian devils up close!


Lowest cabin category from $7,199 per person including airfare- a savings of $400 if booked by 6/2/2023!

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Feb 27, 2024 — Mar 06, 2024

Finland: Arctic Magnificence

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From the sensational Northern Lights to a soothing sauna, revel in outdoor adventures and cool Finnish traditions on this seven-night, active journey. Drive a team of lively huskies across the fjells, take a snowshoe hike by moonlight and spot reindeer in the wild! Enjoy three nights exploring in dynamic Helsinki and four nights in northern Lapland in a glass-domed cabin.


$4,895 per person plus airfare and taxes- a savings of $250 if booked by 7/18/23!

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Mar 05, 2024 — Mar 18, 2024

Moroccan Discovery

Explore fascinating Morocco for 14 days on this singular small group tour, from seaside Rabat to the desert towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate. Watch the sun set over the dunes on camelback, traverse the snow-topped High Atlas Mountains, and discover the many cultural treasures of storied Fez, Marrakech, and Casablanca.


$6,379 per person including air from Boston, New York, or Washington, DC

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Mar 05, 2024 — Mar 13, 2024

A Mississippi River Voyage

With lectures by Doris Kearns Goodwin and other speakers

Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia on a special voyage along the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis on a classic paddle-wheeler ship. Experience the distinctive architecture of New Orleans’ French Quarter, the lush landscape of the Bayou country, and the 19th-century grandeur of Natchez. Visit Vicksburg, the site of a critical Union victory in the Civil War, and Memphis, the “Home of the Blues”, all accompanied by educational lectures by Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and other speakers.


Lowest category cabins from $7,990 per person

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Apr 10, 2024 — Apr 22, 2024

Insider's Japan

This truly fascinating, well-crafted 13-day small group tour features urban and pastoral highlights, with Tokyo, cultural capital Kyoto, and magnificent Mt. Fuji. Engage in local life and head off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa. Discover Hiroshima reborn with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.


$7,784 per person including air from Los Angeles

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Apr 26, 2024 — May 04, 2024

Sailing the Spanish & French Rivieras

Explore the treasures of the Spanish and French Rivieras, from the romantic Roman ruins at Arles to the art nouveau architecture of Gaudí’s Barcelona and the landscapes that inspired Picasso and Cézanne. Best of all, enjoy the unparalleled experience of cruising aboard one of the world’s finest sailing vessels, the SEA CLOUD II, with an itinerary carefully designed to maximize our time under sail.


Lowest cabin categories from $5,990 per person plus airfare

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May 01, 2024 — May 07, 2024

California Rail Discovery

Join us on a spectacular seven day journey through Northern California on California Rail Discovery! Begin in San Francisco, the "City by the Bay," before travelling to Napa Valley's famous wine country, and end with a cruise on Lake Tahoe.


$3,825 per person including airfare from Philadelphia (other departure points available)

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May 05, 2024 — May 13, 2024

Alsace ~ Fairytale France

Behold the old-world allure and heritage of France’s Alsace region on an unforgettable seven-night program. From charming Colmar, visit dynamic Strasbourg, multicultural Basel and whimsical towns along the Alsatian Wine Route. Tour the Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg, savor divine cuisine and superlative wines, and learn about the region’s illustrious past.


$4,195 per person plus taxes and airfare- a savings of $250 if booked by 7/25/23!

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May 07, 2024 — May 15, 2024

Southern Mediterranean Cruise: Malta, Tunisia, Sicily, and Calabria

Explore coastal cities that date back more than 7,000 years on this 7-night cruise along two of Europe’s most dramatic coastlines and through the fabled Strait of Messina, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Mediterranean Sea. Voyage from the island of Malta to Tunisia. Enjoy calls at Taormina, Trapani, and Palermo.


From $4,995 plus air

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May 12, 2024 — May 25, 2024

Springtime Voyage to Classic Japan

Japan is a land of contrasts. Modern, glittering, dynamic cities coexist with centuries-old Buddhist temples, sublime Shinto shrines, feudal castles, and samurai estates. Throughout this comprehensive voyage to Japan, experience these contradictory aspects of the country as they are reflected in the art, architecture, and culture of its towns, cities, and gardens.


Lowest cabin categories from $13,590 per per person plus airfare

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May 29, 2024 — Jun 08, 2024

80th Anniversary of D-Day Cruise

with Donald L. Miller, Alexandra Richie, John McManus, and Keith Lowe

Join a custom itinerary emphasizing the land, sea, and air campaigns of World War II. Travel in complete comfort aboard the exquisite SEABOURN OVATION and be in Normandy for an unforgettable 80th Anniversary ceremony on June 6th, 2024. Share in rich discussions with revered historians Donald L. Miller, Alexandra Richie, John McManus, and Keith Lowe.


Lowest cabin category from $14,999 per person

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Jun 05, 2024 — Jun 13, 2024

Apulia: Undiscovered Italy

Discover Apulia, a sun-kissed region in Southern Italy. Stay for seven nights in Polignano a Mare and venture out to ancient villages, cerulean seaports and storied landmarks. Savor Mediterranean meals amid olive groves and beautiful vineyards. From Locorotondo to Alberobello, Ostuni to Trani, you’ll relish Apulia’s charms and heart-warming traditions. No single supplement!


$3,895 per person plus airfare and taxes- a savings of $250 if booked by 7/25/2023!

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Jun 19, 2024 — Jun 28, 2024

Swiss Alps & the Italian Lakes

Embrace the wonders of Switzerland and Italy on this eight-night journey! Stay in chic St. Moritz and lakeside Stresa, immersing yourself in these celebrated destinations. Journey by train to Zuoz and wind through incredible scenery on the Bernina Express. Cruise to the Borromean Islands and explore romantic Bellagio and Como. Stand before da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” and prepare regional dishes at a family restaurant.


$4,695 per person plus airfare and taxes- a savings of $250 if booked by 7/26/2023!

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Jul 02, 2024 — Jul 17, 2024

Journey Through Central Europe: Poland, Hungary, Austria, & Czech Republic

Discover a beautiful, poignant part of the world on this leisurely and comprehensive 16-day small group tour that provides a generous overview of four fascinating nations – with dynamic Warsaw and medieval Krakow, splendid Budapest, grand Vienna, and proud Prague. Experience Germany’s cosmopolitan capital with an optional 4-day/3-night Berlin post-tour extension.


$5,797 per person including air from from Boston or New York

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Aug 11, 2024 — Aug 26, 2024

Journey to Southern Africa

From lively Cape Town to incredible safaris, Victoria Falls to an elegant Rovos Rail journey, discover the magic of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana!


$8,495 per person plus taxes and airfare- a savings of $250 per person if booked by 11/29/2023!

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