2006 Trips
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January 14 - 24, 2006
Inside Thailand
In-depth exploration of the arts, architecture, religion, and politics of "The Land of Smiles." Substantive briefings with embassy officials and NGOs. Special visits to a school and community groups. Wonderful cultural highlights. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and optional extension to Angkor, Cambodia. Writer and journalist Davies Stramm leads. $4,395 plus airfare.
January 20, 2006-February 4, 2006
Inside Israel and Turkey
Join WAC of Philadelphia president Buntzie Churchill for a behind-the-scenes tour with top level briefings including Middle East historian Bernard Lewis. Tour Jerusalem, Galilee, Masada, Istanbul, and Ephesus. Optional extension to Cappadocia, Konya, and Antalya. $6,500 plus airfare. March 3-11, 2006
Mexico's' Baja
Aboard the Yorktown Clipper. Discover the natural history, beautiful scenery, and diverse wildlife of the islands and bays of Mexico's Baja Peninsula and Sea of Cortez. Accompanied by naturalists, explore wild beaches, desert landscapes, and enjoy close-up encounters with gray whales. From $2,480 plus air.
March 11-19, 2006
Colonial Mexico
Join this fascinating custom-designed program featuring two of Mexico's lesser-known regions, Michaocan and Guanajuato. Meet artists and explore traditional craft villages. Enjoy lectures by local experts and learn about political issues. From $2,950 plus air. Add to Sea of Cortez for a longer trip!
March 11-24, 2006
Egypt
In-depth exploration of Egypt including Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise, Sharm-El-Sheik, and St. Catherine's Monastery. Great program of briefings with Egyptian political leaders, American experts, and Ambassador Mark Johnson, former U.S. Deputy Chief of Missions to Cairo accompanies.
March 31, 2006-April 12, 2006
Greek Isles, Libya and Tunisia
Aboard the Clipper Adventurer. Explore newly opened Libya with its pristine Roman and Greek ruins, and Tunisia with ancient Carthage and fascinating bazaars. Visit Delos, Santorini, and Crete for their sites of antiquity. On-board lecturers. Council briefings. Optional pre-trip to Athens. From $4,570 plus air.
May 8-12, 2006
Inside Washington
Our annual trip featuring substantive briefings with think tank scholars, members of Congress, journalists, and embassy officials. Our focus will be on the emergence of China and India in the 21st century and we'll examine how the U.S. economy will fare as these Asian giants compete with us. $1,950.
May 20-June 2, 2006
Temples and Ancient Gardens of Japan
Cruise aboard the 130-passenger Clipper Odyssey as you immerse yourself in the myth and mystique of Japan and the serene beauty of South Korea. Discover Japan’s cultural legacy embodied in elegant gardens, ancient castles, and opulent temples and shrines. A team of experts will accompany us including Professor Lea Williams, a former U.S. diplomat stationed in Asia who will lecture on history and contemporary politics. Through our Council contacts we’ll provide wonderful insights. From $6,250 plus airfare.
May 31-June 10, 2006
Classic Rhine
Aboard the Rembrandt. Explore the heart of Europe aboard this lovely 78-passenger river ship. Great local lecturers provide educational content. Explore Amsterdam before setting sail toward Arnhem, Cologne, Kolblenz, Iffesheim, and Strasbourg. From $2,595 plus airfare.
une 21-July 1, 2006
River of Emperors
Board the new 142 passenger Amadeus Princess in Passau, Germany. Sail to the heart of Central Europe. Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, and the vast Danube Delta are highlights as you visit six historic countries. Lecture and briefings. From $2,395.
June 24-July 8, 2006
Eastern Baltics
Our land program allows us to explore the historic and cultural sites of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Kaliningrad, and Poland. Learn first-hand how these nascent European Union and NATO countries are progressing through briefings with local experts. $4,295.
July 8-17, 2006London and Berlin
Join our Council scholar as we focus on Churchill's England, and the WWII Potsdam Peace Treaty. Current politics discussed at U.S. Embassies, foreign ministries, and think tanks. Behind-the-scenes events include private viewing of the Louisiana Purchase.
July 11-19, 2006
Provence
"Unpack Once" and Meet the People tour. Stay in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. "Walk in the footsteps of Cezanne". Discover Chateau Val-Joanis, a local winery, Cassis, Arles, and Avignon. Includes informative educational programs. $2,495.
July 15-24, 2006
Italian Riviera
"Unpack Once" and Meet the People. Join Buntzie Churchill on visits to the beautiful villages of the famous Cinque Terre. Discover the charm and allure of the exclusive towns of Portofino and Santa Margherita. Educational seminars. Delightful hotel. $2,395 plus airfare.
August 4 - 16, 2006
Ukraine Dnieper River Cruise
Ukraine’s River Dnieper has defined a nation. Sweeping across the Ukrainian countryside, it has traced a broad course through Ukrainian history. Intrepid Viking warrior-merchants plied its waters, the stately city of Kiev rose along its banks, and Cossack horsemen once rode its fertile valleys. More recently, the Orange Revolution brought a stand for democracy in this former Soviet state. Aboard our lovely German river ship, we’ll explore Kiev, Odessa, Yalta, Sevastopol and other sites. Mark Hopkins, a foreign correspondent, will be our lecturer. From $2,995 plus air if booked by December 15.
September 24-October 7, 2006
Vietnam and Cambodia
Cruise the Mekong River for 7 nights. Additional 8 hotel nights in Vietnam and Cambodia for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Angkor Wat. Political briefings. American museum anthropologist accompanies. From $5,595 plus airfare.
September 26-October 10, 2006
Wings over the Nile
The 2005 departure sold out in two weeks! Don't miss an opportunity to explore Egypt and Jordan by specially chartered flight. Includes Nile River cruise and magnificent Petra. Optional 5-night program to Dubai. $4,350 plus air.
October 17-24, 2006
Beijing
Explore China's capital including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. Political briefings, lunch with a Chinese family, kite flying, and the Peking Opera. $1,990 includes air!
December 30-January 6, 2006
Yactsman's Caribbean
Aboard the Yorktown Clipper. Enjoy New Year's in the Caribbean. Relaxed atmosphere with on-board naturalists. Small cruise ship visits more secluded islands. Rates from $1,995 plus air and shore excursions. 25% Child Discount!