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Travel Around the World with the World Affairs Council...

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia travel program provides touring opportunities to every continent, from China and Antarctica to Cuba and Ireland, plus exciting trips to destinations in the U.S. as well. Just a few of the upcoming World Affairs Council of Philadelphia trips:

May 23-June 2, 2008
Danube River and Hapsburg Empire

From the imposing monuments of Budapest and the Baroque treasures of Vienna to the storybook villages of the Wachau Valley, the Gothic spires of Prague and the medieval churches of Kraków, explore the legendary landmarks of the Habsburg Empire and Central Europe on this popular itinerary. Stay in fine hotels and cruise aboard the deluxe MS Amadeus Royal along the Danube River. Travel between Prague and Kraków aboard the elegant Majestic Imperator Train de Luxe, a faithful reproduction of Emperor Franz Josef's imperial train. Pre-trip option Budapest and post-trip option Warsaw. From $3,495 plus airfare. Lectures by political scientist. Save up to $1,000 per couple, reserve by March 7!

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June 4-19, 2008
Legendary Turkey and the Turquoise Coast

This outstanding tour features a 5-night blue water cruise aboard a lovely replica of a traditional yacht, a gulet, which berths 14 — two vessels sail together — and which reaches secluded coves and coastal villages. Our tour begins in Istanbul, and then visits ancient sites of Ephesus, Troy, Pergamum and other historic places such as Galipoli. Lunch with a Turkish family, a cooking lesson and substantive briefings. Snorkeling and hiking opportunities! Optional post-tour to Cappadocia and Ankara. $4,295 includes air.

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June 20-July 2, 2008
Cruising the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords

Embark the lovely, small-ship Andrea in Bergen, and cruise through Norway's beautiful fjords to some of Europe's most fascinating and historic cities including Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; and Tallinn, Estonia. Cruise ends in St. Petersburg where you enjoy the incredible Hermitage Museum. We feature a special meeting in Gdansk, Poland, with Nobel Laureate and Solidarity leader, Lech Walesa. Optional pre-trip and post-trips. From $4,795 plus air early booking rate until February 18. Save up to $1,000 per couple — book by February 18!

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