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

May 1 – 10, 2027

Cabins starting at $8,495 per person, plus airfare and taxes –  a savings of $500 if booked by 9/11. 

Join tour host Trina Medarev, President & CEO of World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, our celebration of Celtic culture during an 8-night cruise aboard Le Laperouse, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship. This cruise from Honfleur, France, to Fairlie, Scotland, includes visits to D-Day battlefields with featured guest speaker Dwight David Eisenhower IISoul-stirring performances of Welsh airs and traditional Irish music and dancing complete your experience.

UPCOMING TOURS

Alpine peaks & crystalline lakes are yours to enjoy on this 8-night adventure celebrating snowy St. Moritz, Switzerland, & the stunning Italian Lakes region!
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 — Jun 19, 2026
$5,145 per person plus airfare and taxes.
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Jun 10, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 — Jun 19, 2026
$5,145 per person plus airfare and taxes.
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Alpine peaks & crystalline lakes are yours to enjoy on this 8-night adventure celebrating snowy St. Moritz, Switzerland, & the stunning Italian Lakes region!
Alpine peaks & crystalline lakes are yours to enjoy on this 8-night adventure celebrating snowy St. Moritz, Switzerland, & the stunning Italian Lakes region!
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 — Jun 19, 2026
$5,145 per person plus airfare and taxes.
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Alpine peaks & crystalline lakes are yours to enjoy on this 8-night adventure celebrating snowy St. Moritz, Switzerland, & the stunning Italian Lakes region!
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 — Jun 19, 2026
$5,145 per person plus airfare and taxes.
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Jun 22, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
$5,280 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us for an exciting journey through the beautiful landscapes of Bulgaria and Romania. Enjoy Sofia, Bulgaria’s vibrant capital, as well as picturesque Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest city.
Jun 22, 2026 — Jul 3, 2026
$5,280 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us for an exciting journey through the beautiful landscapes of Bulgaria and Romania. Enjoy Sofia, Bulgaria’s vibrant capital, as well as picturesque Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest city.
Join us for an exciting journey through the beautiful landscapes of Bulgaria and Romania. Enjoy Sofia, Bulgaria’s vibrant capital, as well as picturesque Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest city.
Jun 22, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 — Jul 3, 2026
$5,280 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Join us for an exciting journey through the beautiful landscapes of Bulgaria and Romania. Enjoy Sofia, Bulgaria’s vibrant capital, as well as picturesque Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest city.

Jun 22, 2026

Jul 3, 2026

Jun 22, 2026 — Jul 3, 2026
$5,280 per person, plus airfare and taxes. 
Discover the breathtaking Scottish Highlands from the Caledonian Canal, aboard the stylish and cozy Lord of the Glens. See sacred abbeys, legendary castles, welcoming cities, and wild natural beauty.
Jun 26, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 — Jul 7, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $10,195 per person. Additional pay in full discount of $500 per person available.
Jun 26, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 — Jul 7, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $10,195 per person. Additional pay in full discount of $500 per person available.
Discover the breathtaking Scottish Highlands from the Caledonian Canal, aboard the stylish and cozy Lord of the Glens. See sacred abbeys, legendary castles, welcoming cities, and wild natural beauty.
Discover the breathtaking Scottish Highlands from the Caledonian Canal, aboard the stylish and cozy Lord of the Glens. See sacred abbeys, legendary castles, welcoming cities, and wild natural beauty.
Jun 26, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 — Jul 7, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $10,195 per person. Additional pay in full discount of $500 per person available.
Discover the breathtaking Scottish Highlands from the Caledonian Canal, aboard the stylish and cozy Lord of the Glens. See sacred abbeys, legendary castles, welcoming cities, and wild natural beauty.
Jun 26, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 — Jul 7, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $10,195 per person. Additional pay in full discount of $500 per person available.
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $9,495 per person plus airfare.
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Explore the extraordinary countries of Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea on a culturally engaging itinerary. Cruising aboard the deluxe Atlas World Navigator, immerse yourself in ancient architecture, centuries-old history, storied landmarks, fascinating cities and breathtaking, romantic scenery in this unforgettable journey.
Jul 9, 2026 — Jul 19, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $9,495 per person plus airfare.
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Explore the extraordinary countries of Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea on a culturally engaging itinerary. Cruising aboard the deluxe Atlas World Navigator, immerse yourself in ancient architecture, centuries-old history, storied landmarks, fascinating cities and breathtaking, romantic scenery in this unforgettable journey.
Explore the extraordinary countries of Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea on a culturally engaging itinerary. Cruising aboard the deluxe Atlas World Navigator, immerse yourself in ancient architecture, centuries-old history, storied landmarks, fascinating cities and breathtaking, romantic scenery in this unforgettable journey.
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 9, 2026 — Jul 19, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $9,495 per person plus airfare.
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Explore the extraordinary countries of Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea on a culturally engaging itinerary. Cruising aboard the deluxe Atlas World Navigator, immerse yourself in ancient architecture, centuries-old history, storied landmarks, fascinating cities and breathtaking, romantic scenery in this unforgettable journey.

Jul 9, 2026

Jul 19, 2026

Jul 9, 2026 — Jul 19, 2026
Lowest cabins starting at $9,495 per person plus airfare.
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Join us on an immersive adventure through the heart of America’s most captivating landscapes, traversing the wildlife-rich terrain of Custer State Park, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 — Jul 25, 2026
$6,399 per person plus taxes and airfare.
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 — Jul 25, 2026
$6,399 per person plus taxes and airfare.
Join us on an immersive adventure through the heart of America’s most captivating landscapes, traversing the wildlife-rich terrain of Custer State Park, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.
Join us on an immersive adventure through the heart of America’s most captivating landscapes, traversing the wildlife-rich terrain of Custer State Park, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 — Jul 25, 2026
$6,399 per person plus taxes and airfare.
Join us on an immersive adventure through the heart of America’s most captivating landscapes, traversing the wildlife-rich terrain of Custer State Park, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 — Jul 25, 2026
$6,399 per person plus taxes and airfare.
Jul 28, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Early discount from $7,499 per person plus airfare, if booked before 12/26/25
Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada’s five provinces, gliding through rolling prairies, rugged lake country and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies.
Jul 28, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 28, 2026 — Aug 3, 2026
Early discount from $7,499 per person plus airfare, if booked before 12/26/25
Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada’s five provinces, gliding through rolling prairies, rugged lake country and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies.
Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada’s five provinces, gliding through rolling prairies, rugged lake country and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies.
Jul 28, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 28, 2026 — Aug 3, 2026
Early discount from $7,499 per person plus airfare, if booked before 12/26/25
Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada’s five provinces, gliding through rolling prairies, rugged lake country and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies.

Jul 28, 2026

Aug 3, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 — Aug 3, 2026
Early discount from $7,499 per person plus airfare, if booked before 12/26/25
Visit Edinburgh Castle, attend the amazing Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, cruise on Loch Lomond, see golf’s historic home in St Andrews & more on this 7-night Scottish experience!
Aug 2, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 2, 2026 — Aug 10, 2026
$4,695 per person, plus airfare and taxes — a savings of $250 if booked by 12/16/25!
Aug 2, 2026 — Aug 10, 2026
$4,695 per person, plus airfare and taxes — a savings of $250 if booked by 12/16/25!
Visit Edinburgh Castle, attend the amazing Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, cruise on Loch Lomond, see golf’s historic home in St Andrews & more on this 7-night Scottish experience!
Visit Edinburgh Castle, attend the amazing Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, cruise on Loch Lomond, see golf’s historic home in St Andrews & more on this 7-night Scottish experience!
Aug 2, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 2, 2026 — Aug 10, 2026
$4,695 per person, plus airfare and taxes — a savings of $250 if booked by 12/16/25!
Visit Edinburgh Castle, attend the amazing Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, cruise on Loch Lomond, see golf’s historic home in St Andrews & more on this 7-night Scottish experience!
Aug 2, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 2, 2026 — Aug 10, 2026
$4,695 per person, plus airfare and taxes — a savings of $250 if booked by 12/16/25!
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $10,995 per person, not including airfare.
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Witness a rare celestial event at sea! Join an epic 8-night journey, including a 7-night cruise from Reykjavík, Iceland. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Greenland and Iceland, and sail in the solar eclipse’s path of totality!
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
Aug 6, 2026 — Aug 16, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $10,995 per person, not including airfare.
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Witness a rare celestial event at sea! Join an epic 8-night journey, including a 7-night cruise from Reykjavík, Iceland. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Greenland and Iceland, and sail in the solar eclipse’s path of totality!
Witness a rare celestial event at sea! Join an epic 8-night journey, including a 7-night cruise from Reykjavík, Iceland. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Greenland and Iceland, and sail in the solar eclipse’s path of totality!
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
Aug 6, 2026 — Aug 16, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $10,995 per person, not including airfare.
Sold Out
Witness a rare celestial event at sea! Join an epic 8-night journey, including a 7-night cruise from Reykjavík, Iceland. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Greenland and Iceland, and sail in the solar eclipse’s path of totality!

Aug 6, 2026

Aug 16, 2026

Aug 6, 2026 — Aug 16, 2026
Lowest cabin categories from $10,995 per person, not including airfare.
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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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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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