TRAVEL THE WORLD

Travel the world with an exclusive benefit for members of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire: special programs and expert guides on travel programs offered by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Please contact WACNH membership coordinator Larry McCrum with questions about this membership benefit or visit the Philadelphia council's website to register.

2010 Featured Programs:

Inside North Korea

September 1 - 11, 2010

We have learned that the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has decided to allow a limited number of Americans into the country later this year. The DPRK is a hospitable and fascinating destination for tourists, completely unique in the world. The DPRK government welcomes foreign visitors on a regular basis, and maintains a tourism infrastructure to accommodate them. The group meets in Beijing, primarily to obtain our visas, then flies to North Korea's capital, Pyongyang. Here we will see huge, green parks, marble monuments, and wide, immaculate boulevards. We also visit Myohyang, whose buildings are lavish showcases for the DPRK; Kaesong, the ancient capital of Korea; and Nampo, a major sea port. The highlight will be the Arirang Mass Performance with some 100,000 participants. $4,190 plus airfare round trip from the U.S. to Beijing.

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Inside Iran with Ambassador Mark Johnson

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 7, 2010

So popular was Iran for our 2009 tour schedule, that we've added two additional departures. Do not miss this opportunity to travel with Ambassador Mark Johnson on a journey where vast monuments serve as testament to the extraordinary history of this country. In Tehran, admire the magnificent Crown Jewels and unbelievable Peacock Throne. We include Kerman, Yazd, and Persepolis, with its ancient heritage dating back 2,500 years and perhaps one of the most beautiful and spectacular archaeological sites surviving today. Explore Shiraz, a center for poetry, and end in Isfahan, considered one of the most beautiful of all Iranian cities with stunning architecture, mosques, palaces, bazaars, and public parks. Note: There is a state dept warning for Iran. We expect to meet a broad section of society and past travelers have reported delight at Iranian hospitality.

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Inside China

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Back by popular demand! Duan Fangming will lead our value-priced tour which includes the wonders long-identified with this ancient land: the awe-inspiring Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. In Xian, we'll view the famous terracotta warriors and in Shanghai, one of the world's most dynamic cities, we'll view both ancient and modern treasures. Beyond sightseeing, meet Beijing residents during a pedicab tour of a Hutong, take a Tai Chi lesson, and enjoy lunch with a Chinese family. We include an acrobatic show and a Peking Duck dinner. A hallmark of Council trips, we feature a visit to the U.S. Embassy and discussions with a US businessman based in Beijing. From $2,850 including airfare.

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Inside Egypt

OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Explore one of the world's most fascinating countries, Egypt — its people, politics, and past — in the company of lecturer, Ambassador Mark Johnson, and an Egyptologist. Discover 5,000 years of civilization in Cairo with visits to the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and the oldest pyramid at Sakkara. Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and the Egyptian Museum before flying to Aswan, with an optional flight to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, before embarking on a four-night Nile River cruise. See the Aswan Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, and the magnificent sites of Luxor including Karnak, the Valley of Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Travel to Dendera, seldom included on itineraries, and stay overnight at the historic Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor. Special political and economic meetings will be added in addition to lectures by Ambassador Johnson. $3,990 plus airfare.

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Jordan, The West Bank And Israel: Building Bridges

November 4 - 15, 2010

This special journey will allow members to meet and participate in a cultural bridge-building opportunity that few travelers experience. Our deluxe tour begins in the Kingdom of Jordan, a progressive, westernized country which also boasts the extraordinary archaeological site of Petra, the Rose-Red City. From Jordan, the tour continues to the West Bank, where our Palestinian hosts will share the historical sites of this region. Then travel through areas of Israel, experiencing both ancient sites and this small country's dynamism. Throughout the tour we will meet people from all walks of life, including private individuals, organizations and public officials. The tour is accompanied by Jerry Sorkin, who has worked for decades to promote peace in the Middle East, assuring us an inside look at this region. From $4,950 plus airfare. 

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Inside Syria and Lebanon

November 4 - 18, 2010

Lying at the crossroads between the Orient and the Occident, this deluxe trip to Syria and Lebanon offers a rare chance to explore two countries full of splendid historical sites representing a vast range of civilizations. We discover bustling, ancient bazaars, exquisite art and architecture and a magnificent landscape of deserts and ancient ruins. At the same time, a series of briefings and meetings have been arranged with carefully selected people and organizations to allow the opportunity to understand how these countries are planning for their future and their roles in today's political map of our world. Meetings include embassy visits, NGO, university briefings and visits with entrepreneurs and activists. $6,200 plus airfare.

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Ancient Cities of North Africa and Andalusia with Bill Moyers

November 20 - December 1, 2010

Cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II in the company of award-winning journalist Bill Moyers. In the Dark Ages, a glorious civilization sprang up in the province of Andalusia in Southern Spain. Conventionally referred to as "Moorish," it was in fact a hybrid of powerful cultural forces: Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Three great monotheistic faiths worked side by side to build a sophisticated society. We explore Rabat, Morocco's capital, and Marrakech, visiting the medina and its Jewish Quarter. In Algeria, we'll visit the magnificent 11th century Great Mosque in the lovely city of Tlemcen. In Spain, travel to the splendid al-Andalus cities of Granada, home to the incomparable Alhambra; Ronda, dramatically built on a ridge; and Seville, site of the Alcazar. Journey is round trip from Casablanca.

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