Travel Programs

Why, out of the myriad of trips offered, should you consider World Affairs Council travel programs? These trips offer all the highlights of touring plus access to political leaders and other local experts who give behind-the-scenes views and briefings that make our trips special and unique. We have established connections around the globe that allow us to offer members access that they can't get when traveling alone or on other tours.

2008 TRIPS

March 3-20

World Leaders Symposium with George H.W.Bush – China & East Asia cruise aboard Silversea round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai , Seoul , Nagasaki , Taipei and pre-trip included hotel stay in Beijing . From $16,000 per person plus air.

March 27-April 8

Egypt with Ambassador Mark Johnson – lectures, substantive briefings and keynote address by Egypt 's leading antiquities authority. Accompanied by Egyptologist visit Cairo , Nile Cruise, Sharm el Sheik and St. Catherine's Monastery. $5,400 plus air.

April 21 - 26

Inside Washington - 2008 Presidential Election : Briefings with political strategists, journalists and legislators. Visit embassies with '08 elections scheduled. New hotel: J.W. Marriott. $2,200.

April 22- May 4

Tunisia with Jim Falk, Dallas Council president, who has lived in Tunisia . Substantive briefings with both Tunisian and American officials, and community groups. Archaeological sightseeing, desert experience and cultural highlights. $4,400 plus air.

April 26-May 4

Holland and Belgium River Cruise : Cities of Amsterdam , Antwerp , Ghent , Bruges and world-famous Keukenhof Dutch bulb festival. Optional Amsterdam city stay. From $2,950 includes air.

May 23-June 2

Danube River and Hapsburg Empire. Popular land combination with hotel nights in Prague and Krakow; a river cruise that includes Budapest , Melk and Vienna ; and a wonderful one-day train journey! Briefings too. From $3,295 plus air.

June 4-19

Turkey including Istanbul , ancient sites of Ephesus , Troy and others, sail aboard a private yacht - a “gulet” - to secluded coves and coastal villages. Lunch with a Turkish family, a cooking lesson and substantive briefings. Snorkeling and hiking opportunities! $4,200 including air!

June 20-July 2

Baltic and Norwegian Fjords Cruise . Embark deluxe 130-guest Andrea in Bergen , Norway , sail the fjords to Copenhagen and on to Gdansk where Lech Walesa , Nobel Peace Prize Winner, lectures. Cruise Baltic ports and St. Petersburg . $4,795 plus air.

June 29-July 13

Golden Eagle trans-Siberian private train journey from Moscow to Ulaan Baatar. Experience the colorful Naadam festival which spotlights Mongolia 's popular sports of archery, horse racing, and wrestling. From $12,995 plus airfare.

July 2-15

Ukraine on the Dnieper River and Bucharest . Spend two nights in beautiful Bucharest before board our lovely river ship. Sail to Odessa , Sevastopol , Yalta , and stops along the river before ending in Kiev . Many lectures and special visits included. From $2,195 plus airfare.

July 19-31

Journey of the Czars – Russian river cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg with touring, briefings and special events. Our 9 th year of offering this popular tour! From $2,300 plus airfare.

September 12-25

China & Tibet including Beijing , Shanghai , Xian and Lhasa . With over 30 years' experience in China , our tour offers wonderful sightseeing but also fascinating briefings. Optional Yangtze River cruise or Huang Mountain excursion. $4,990 plus air.

September 18-27

Spain : Andalucia. Two-center stay in Spain 's Moorish influenced city of Granada and the beautiful city of Seville will include wonderful sightseeing and educational seminars. $2,295 plus air.

October 3-17

Wings Over the Nile by private plane. Cairo , Nile Cruise, St. Catherine's Monastery , Jordan 's Petra and Red Sea resort. Avoid crowded airports and lengthy check-in procedures when you fly by private plane! Archaeology experts accompany and political briefings. From $5,600 plus air.

October

Dubai , Oman and Jordan – land program explores Arabian Gulf states and ancient Jordan . Acclaimed tour leadership with Harvard-educated Dr. Tarek Swelim. Special council briefings and behind-the-scenes meetings. $8,220 plus air.

October 25-November 12

Private Jet Trip: South Africa and Indian Ocean – a trip of a lifetime takes you by “all first class” private jet with a team of on-board lecturers. Cape Town , Swaziland , Namibia , Botswana , Madagascar and Mauritius . $44,000 per person.

November 9-17

Beijing – we repeat our enormously popular budget-priced seven-night program to China 's capital city. Includes sightseeing and briefings. Optional one-day trip to Xian and optional 3-night extension to Shanghai . $2,400 including air.

November 9-21 – Mediterranean cruise with guest lecturer Bill Moyers - Athens to Malaga stopping in Sicily, Tunis, Sardinia, Algeria aboard 114-pax Corinthian II. From $6,995 plus air.

NEW! YOUNG PROFESSIONALS – CROATIA-MAY : Interested? Or know someone who might want to be on our mailing list. Please let us know! Trip designed for our younger members.

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