Travel the World
with Global Ties Arizona
and World Affairs Councils of America.
These are not your ordinary tour packages!
Take a deep dive into history, culture, and politics with a group of like-minded globally oriented adults interested in more than the obvious and guided to the heart of the destination by World Affairs Councils of America Leaders.
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Global Ties Arizona is pleased to partner with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to offer you these amazing travel opportunities.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia organizes all the Travel the World trips for the national association of Councils and has been doing so for over 35 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. Council leaders are drawn from across the World Affairs Councils of America leadership; 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, shorter itineraries focusing on foreign policy issues in key destinations. For a trip of a lifetime, check out our private jet trips!
Sicily By Sea - October 10-18, 2019 - LIMITED SPACE REMAINS
STAFF PICK - Barcelona to Lisbon - October 13-21, 2019 - LIMITED SPACE REMAINS
Understanding the Civil Rights Movement - October 13-20, 2019
Insider's Iceland - October 19-25, 2019
Born of fire and ice, Iceland is unlike any place you’ve ever seen. Explore its rugged landscape, rich cultural history, and dynamic earth forces, where both climate change and successes in renewable energy are evident throughout the country. Our unique sojourn takes place during the period of the Northern Lights, with talks by local historians and other experts to get an inside look at a small country having a large impact on how the rest of the world will see its future. The island’s Viking heritage and Icelandic language make Iceland an incredible classroom to study folkloric sagas, considered to be some of the world’s greatest literature. Discover the trendy capital, Reykjavík, visit museums, sample Icelandic cuisine, and learn about the Reagan-Gorbachev summit at the legendary Höfði house. On excursions outside the city, gaze upon blue-white glaciers, undulating lava fields, spectacular waterfalls, and fishing villages whose charming people will inspire you with their creativity.
$4,865 per person plus airfare.
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Moroccan Discovery - October 25 - November 7, 2019
Seminar in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait & Qatar - November 7-17, 2019
Join Craig Snyder, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, on a thoughtfully designed itinerary which allows the opportunity to experience first-hand the momentous changes taking place in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Begin in Riyadh and learn about the city and country’s past in order to understand its present and future. Begin at the archaeological site of Diriyyah, capital of Arabia in the early 19th century. Meet with a group of women at a local art gallery to discuss their role in Saudi society. Visit the King Saud University Museum and lunch with university students. Attend a briefing at the U.S. Embassy. Fly to Dhahran and visit the Aramco Visitor Center. Drive along the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain. Visit Manama, the capital and A’Ali, with its hundreds of Dilmun burial mounds. From here fly to Kuwait to visit the Arab Organizations’ headquarters and learn about Kuwaiti textiles, handicrafts and Islamic calligraphy. Next, fly to Doha and visit the outstanding collection at the Museum of Islamic Art housed in a modern I. M. Pei-designed building that has become an iconic landmark of the city. At the Qatar Foundation learn about the importance the country has placed on education and visit Education City a 2500 acre campus. Through a series of high-level briefings, shed light on the current political climate in Saudi Arabia and address areas of concerns in the region towards Qatar.
$8,995 per person plus airfare.
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New Year's in Antarctica - December 29, 2019 - January 7, 2020
Egypt & the Eternal Nile: January 28 – February 11, 2020
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Israel - Land of Cultural Treasures - March 1-10, 2020
Experience the stirring beauty of Israel, from Tel Aviv’s White City to Old Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Taste regional olive oils, falafel, spice blends and wine. Lunch with a Druze family in their home. Visit Yad Vashem and partake in expert-led discussions. Discover multi-faceted Israel and its diverse people on this unforgettable small-group journey.
Experience a rich, cultural journey in Israel as you explore the country’s diverse religious heritage, architecture, dramatic landscapes, culinary traditions and more. This eight-night program begins in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv. Visit a colorful market and artist’s studio in nearby Jaffa, the second oldest port city in the world, then cruise the Sea of Galilee. Explore Akko’s Crusader fort, an ancient fishing village and the scenic Mount of Beatitudes. Savor local olive oils, wine at a Golan Heights winery and a traditional Druze lunch with a family in their home. Tour Old Jerusalem, including the Mount of Olives, the Western Wall and the Davidson Center. Spend time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial, and speak with a Holocaust survivor. Gaze upon the Dead Sea and witness six UNESCO World Heritage sites including Western Galilee. This once-in-a-lifetime, small-group adventure features expert-led discussions, first-class accommodations and an extensive meal plan including wine with dinner.
Barcelona: April 18 – 26, 2020
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Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan: April 28 – May 12, 2020
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China, Tibet and the Yangtze: May 9 – 24, 2020
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords: May 16 – 24, 2020
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Berlin Uncovered: May 24 – 31, 2020
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