« World Affairs Council: Travel 2010 »

The World Affairs Council has offered tours to its members and to cooperating councils across the country for more than 30 years. Our trips offer all the highlights of touring, as well as access to political leaders and local experts for behind-the-scenes briefings that make our trips unique. Our hallmark “Inside Washington” program sold out last year, and we have now added “Northern California Symposium,” which provides an opportunity to work with our Council colleagues in San Francisco. Additional private jet trips are available upon request.

North America »

• Inside Washington (April 26 – May 1): A 5-night program at the JW Marriott, Pennsylvania Avenue. With special dinner at the private Cosmos Club, luncheon briefing National Press Club, meetings with journalists, think tank scholars, members of Congress, State Department officers, and embassy officials.

$2,450 plus airfare

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• Northern California Symposium (March 10-14): Attend a 2-day conference, organized by the World Affairs Council of Northern California, a private small-group meeting at the Hoover Institute, the de Young Museum’s King Tut exhibit, optional tour in Napa Valley’s wine country, and much more. Stay at the lovely St. Francis Hotel on Union Square for 4 nights.

Price forthcoming

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Asia »

• Inside China (May 3 – 15): Deluxe land and cruise program includes Beijing, Xian, Yangtse River Cruise, and Shanghai. Substantive briefings with diplomats, business people, and others, as well as wonderful sightseeing and culinary and cultural highlights.

From $4,395 plus airfare

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• The Mekong: Saigon to Angkor Wat (March 8 – 18): A unique itinerary that features a 5-night cruise aboard a deluxe replica of a colonial-era river ship, and a land program in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Siem Reap, for the treasures of Angkor Wat. Includes special meetings and briefings.

From $3,295 plus airfare

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Africa »

• South Africa (May 23 – June 6): This spectacular land features cosmopolitan cities of Cape Town and Pretoria, vineyards, seascapes, and the wildlife of Thornybush Game Lodge. A magnificent 3-day train ride aboard the deluxe Rovos Rail includes visits to Matjiesfontein village and Kimberly. Briefings and special visits enhance the program.

$5,995 plus airfare

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• Inside Morocco (March 20 – April 2): A wonderful journey through this land of dramatic contrasts, from ancient ruins and sacred mosques, to deserts and mountains, and spirited souks. “Meet the people” opportunities and special briefings. Rabat, Fez, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, and Casablanca.

$4,395 including air! Land-only rate available

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• Egypt (October 25 – November 5): Featuring a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, flight-seeing tour to temples of Abu Simbel and tour to Alexandria. Learn about the politics and archaeology of this amazing land. Lecturer: Ambassador Mark Johnson.

$3,990 plus airfare

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The Middle East »

• Israel and Jordan (February 2011): Explore Tel Aviv, the Galilee, Masada, Jerusalem, and cross the Allenby Bridge to Jordan for Amman, plus a tour of Petra, the Rose-Red City. Includes briefing with Linda Gradstein of NPR (National Public Radio) and other political meetings.

$3,595 plus airfare

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• Inside Iran (May 19 – 30): From Tehran, journey to medieval Shiraz, the magnificent ruins of Persepolis, Isfahan with its brilliant blue-tiled buildings, and the village of Abyaneh, whose inhabitants wear traditional ethnic dress. Dr. Thomas Ricks, an Iranian scholar, will accompany.

$4,750 plus airfare

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• Inside Iran (October 2 – 17): A repeat of our 2009 tours, which features wonderful sightseeing and substantive discussions and meetings. This tour, in addition to Tehran, Shiraz, Persepolis, and Isfahan, extends the journey to include Kerman and Yazd. Lecturer: Ambassador Mark Johnson.

Price forthcoming

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Europe »

• Central Europe: Politics and Culture (June 20 – 29): Begin in Berlin and travel to Dresden, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, and Vienna. Along the way, enjoy political briefings, splendid sightseeing, and culinary specialties of these richly historic countries. Lecturer: Dr. Pamela Zeiser, political scientist.

$2,495 plus airfare

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• Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels, and Paris (June 30 – July 11): Europe of old – and new – springs to life on this relaxed journey through cities rich with art and architecture, vibrant street life, and storied surroundings. Special council breifings providee an understanding of current political and economic issues.

From $4,895 including air! Land-only rate available

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• Island Life in Greece and Turkey (September 5 – 13): Spend a night in Istanbul for sightseeing and a briefing, then board the new M.S. Le Boreal for legendary Troy, Ephesus, and the delightful Greek islands. End in Athens. Pre- and post-options.

From $3,190 plus airfare

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• Venice to Istanbul (October 17 – 28): Sail aboard the deluxe 114-guest Corinthian II in the company of a nationally known guest lecturer (to be confirmed). Depart from Venice for Valletta in Malta, Libya’s great Greek and Roman ruins, Greece, and in Turkey, Gallipoli and Istanbul.

Price forthcoming

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• Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Cruise (July 11 – 21): Sail with featured guest lecturer, Bill Moyers, on a program entitled “Coexistence of Cultures and Faiths”, a voyage to sacred sites of 3 of the world’s great religions. Aboard the 114-guest Corinthian II, sail round-trip from Athens with stops in Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, and the Greek islands.

Price forthcoming

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Central and South America »

• Cuba (dates forthcoming): Subject to Treasury License (dates can only be determined once we receive a license).

Price forthcoming

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• Treasures of Peru (July 26 – August 5): A land of treasures, archaeological, cultural, and natural, Peru provides a fascinating mix of colonial and indigenous influences. Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca are highlights, and insights on contemporary issues are included.

From $4,295 including air! Land-only rate available

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World »

• Around the World by Private Jet (February 5 – 26, and September 28 – October 19): Join Ambassador James D. Rosenthal and other lecturers on this once-in-a-lifetime journey to some of the world’s most unique places: Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Samoa, the Great Barrier Reef, Angkor Wat, Taj Mahal, the Serengeti, Egypt, and Marrakech.

$54,950

For more information, please see the Philadelphia World Affairs Council
Phone: 215-561-4700  •  Email: info@wacphila.org

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