Travel the world with columbia world affairs council
For more information or to see the preview of 2015 trips, check out the Philadelphia World Affairs Council's travel site.
August 8 - 16, Cruising the Rivieras and Islands of France, Italy and Spain:
Cruise for seven nights from Rome to Barcelona aboard the M.V. TERE MOANA. Visit the sun-drenched landscapes of the French and Italian rivieras and islands and up to five UNESCO World Heritage sites, with excursions featuring Corsica, Sardinia, Florence, Italy’s Cinque Terre, Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice. Rome pre-cruise and Barcelona post-cruise. From $4,995 plus airfare.
August 28 - September 5, The Idyllic Islands
and Majestic Shores of Croatia & Montenegro:
Explore this ideal corner of the Mediterranean aboard the 100-guest Corinthian. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or bike. Henry Cahill will be joined by other lecturers to enhance this program. From $4,490 per person plus airfare.
September 7 - 20, Croatia and Slovenia land program with L.J. Stambuk:
Visit Dubrovnik, Korcula, Split, Postojna, Ljubljana, and end in Zagreb. U.S. Embassy briefings and lectures by L.J. Stambuk who was born in the former Yugoslavia.
$6,240 including air from Newark! Must book by Friday, June 6 to guarantee your space with air!
September 10 – 18 - Sorrento, Italy:
Experience the beauty of Sorrento, an idyllic seaside town and your home for the duration of your stay. Drive along the Amalfi Coast and visit the towns
of Positano, Naples, Pompeii, and the Isle of Capri. No single supplement - Very Limited! Save $250 if you book by June 17! $3,045 plus airfare.
October 16 - November 2, South American Tapestry with Ambassador Heather Hodges:
Join our comprehensive tour of southern hemisphere neighbors Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. The region’s natural beauty and fascinating cultural traditions will unfold as you travel from the Chilean capital Santiago to Buenos Aires, Argentina to Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Meet the people along the way with a home-hosted dinner and private
winery tour and tasting. $7,047 including air from Miami.
October 22 – 30, Tuscany, Italy:
Experience the charm and romance of Tuscany from your base in Colle di Val d’Elsa. Explore San Gimignano, Castellina, Florence, Siena, and San Galgano. Enjoy a tasting of local wines and olive oils, visit a farm, and learn the essence of Tuscan cooking during a private demonstration. $2,845 plus airfare. Book by July 8 and save $250 per person!
November 1 - 11, Best of Tanzania with Maria Wulff:
Journey into the heart of East Africa for an exclusive safari including several meet-the-people opportunities. Stay ineco-friendly deluxe tented camps and the delightful Gibbs Farm lodge. The magnificent Serengeti, Oldupai Gorge and the lush Ngorongoro Conservation area are all included. $6,090 plus airfare.
August 8 - 16, Cruising the Rivieras and Islands of France, Italy and Spain:
Cruise for seven nights from Rome to Barcelona aboard the M.V. TERE MOANA. Visit the sun-drenched landscapes of the French and Italian rivieras and islands and up to five UNESCO World Heritage sites, with excursions featuring Corsica, Sardinia, Florence, Italy’s Cinque Terre, Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice. Rome pre-cruise and Barcelona post-cruise. From $4,995 plus airfare.
August 28 - September 5, The Idyllic Islands
and Majestic Shores of Croatia & Montenegro:
Explore this ideal corner of the Mediterranean aboard the 100-guest Corinthian. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or bike. Henry Cahill will be joined by other lecturers to enhance this program. From $4,490 per person plus airfare.
September 7 - 20, Croatia and Slovenia land program with L.J. Stambuk:
Visit Dubrovnik, Korcula, Split, Postojna, Ljubljana, and end in Zagreb. U.S. Embassy briefings and lectures by L.J. Stambuk who was born in the former Yugoslavia.
$6,240 including air from Newark! Must book by Friday, June 6 to guarantee your space with air!
September 10 – 18 - Sorrento, Italy:
Experience the beauty of Sorrento, an idyllic seaside town and your home for the duration of your stay. Drive along the Amalfi Coast and visit the towns
of Positano, Naples, Pompeii, and the Isle of Capri. No single supplement - Very Limited! Save $250 if you book by June 17! $3,045 plus airfare.
October 16 - November 2, South American Tapestry with Ambassador Heather Hodges:
Join our comprehensive tour of southern hemisphere neighbors Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. The region’s natural beauty and fascinating cultural traditions will unfold as you travel from the Chilean capital Santiago to Buenos Aires, Argentina to Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Meet the people along the way with a home-hosted dinner and private
winery tour and tasting. $7,047 including air from Miami.
October 22 – 30, Tuscany, Italy:
Experience the charm and romance of Tuscany from your base in Colle di Val d’Elsa. Explore San Gimignano, Castellina, Florence, Siena, and San Galgano. Enjoy a tasting of local wines and olive oils, visit a farm, and learn the essence of Tuscan cooking during a private demonstration. $2,845 plus airfare. Book by July 8 and save $250 per person!
November 1 - 11, Best of Tanzania with Maria Wulff:
Journey into the heart of East Africa for an exclusive safari including several meet-the-people opportunities. Stay ineco-friendly deluxe tented camps and the delightful Gibbs Farm lodge. The magnificent Serengeti, Oldupai Gorge and the lush Ngorongoro Conservation area are all included. $6,090 plus airfare.