January 20 - February 5, 2012

Tour led by: Christopher Bradley

Price: $6,200

From the Queen of Sheba to the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie in the 20th century, Ethiopia has carved out for itself a unique identity among African nations. It was one of the first Christian countries in the world and still has a Christian majority. This classic itinerary has been devised for ADFAS members to witness the remarkable legacy of Ethiopia's unique history. Our tour moves in a circle from the capital, Addis Ababa. Our first stop is Bahar Dar, close to the source of the Blue Nile where we visit Lake Tana and the Tississat Falls. At Gondar, the 18th and 19th century capital we visit an amazing series of castles and palaces, Flying to Axum in the north, we tour archaeological sites in this ancient capital that was home of the Queen of Sheba and, reputedly, the Ark of the Covenant. Our final stop is the spectacular rock-cut churches of Lalibela, one thousand years old and truly world-class sites. The tour ends with a day trip to Lake Ziway, largest of the northern Rift Valley lakes before returning to Addis Ababa.
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January 25 - February 12, 2012

Tour led by: Sue Rollin

Price: $9,900

This 20-day journey takes us from the Coromandel to the Malabar coast through an exotic land of colours and contrasts. From Chennai (Madras) we travel through the spectacular temple towns of Tamil Nadu, visit hill stations in the Western Chats, enjoy the backwaters and bird sanctuary at Kumarakom and relax in the cosmopolitan port of Cochin. The second part of the tour includes the splendid palace of the Maharajas at Mysore, the Jain pilgrimage site of the Sravana Belgola, Golconda Fort and Hyderabad, with its impressive Islamic buildings.
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May 14- June 1, 2012

Tour led by: Nirvana Romell

Price: $6,500

With a blend of Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Austro-Hungarian and Turkish influences, Croatia and Montenegro offer a fascinating range of sites in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. This 18-day tour surveys the history, archaeology and art of these two countries from Zagreb to the fjord-like scenery of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. Highlights include Roman and Byzantine sites on the Dalmatian coast, the Adriatic towns of Split and Dubrovnik and the ancient churches and monasteries of Montenegro.
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September 27 - October 15, 2012

Tour led by: Odette Livingstone-Smith

Price: $6,700

This 17-day journey has been carefully designed to showcase the major attractions of the islands - Greek temples, Byzantine mosaics and Arab architecture, but also to take you to some of the lesser-known but equally impressive towns and natural features of the region. The itinerary progresses in a broadly historical sequence, commencing with the major Greek sites of Siracusa and Agrigento, before moving on to the Arab and Norman world of Palermo and the north coast. Three days are then spent in the Aeolian Islands, exploring Lipari, and taking a cruise to Stromboli and Panarea. The journey concludes in Taormina, a celebrated European holiday spot for two centuries.
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October 9-29, 2012

Tour led by: Robert Veel

Price: $9,900

ADFAS and Academy Travel is proud to offer a tour that recreates Venice’s great era of maritime trade in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
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November 18 - 28, 2012

Tour led by: Robert Veel

Price: $4,500

This 11-day tour offers an insight into one of Asia’s most underrated destinations. Taiwan has been 'off the radar' for tourism since the tumultuous events of 1949, when Chiang Kai Shek and his nationalist compatriots separated themselves from the communists on the mainland. Only now are travellers beginning to re-discover the place which 16th century Portuguese explorers named 'Ilha Formosa', the beautiful island. Unlike mainland China where warfare, revolution and an economic boom have transformed the country, not always for the better, large sections of Taiwan retain a traditional atmosphere. Traditional art, architecture and ways of life can still be enjoyed, and the locals are genuinely friendly and welcoming.
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