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Masterpieces of Northern India 2009

3 January - 20 January 2009 *** Brochure Available ***

The magnificent opulence of Mogul architecture in Northern India has only to be seen once to be remembered for a life time. Who would think that the shimmering maharaja palaces in Lake Pichola, and the Amber Fort of Jaipur could rival the magnificent of the Taj Mahal? But they can. But present day Indian life cannot be ignored and a boat trip on the mighty Ganges River at dawn to see the faithful Hindus performing ritualistic bathing in Benares is not to be forgotten either. The erotic stone carving of the ancient temples of Khajuraho are an architectural contrast with the Mogul architecture of Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi. For a touch of luxury stay in a maharaja’s palace hotel in Udaipur overlooking the lake, and ride an elephant into the Amber Fort of Jaipur.

• Agra and Taj Mahal in moonlight
• Bustling Delhi, Ghandi
• Temple carvings( some erotic ) of Khajuraho
• Ganges boat ride along ghats in Varanasi
• Magical Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted city
• Palace of Winds in Jaipur, the pink city
• Palace hotels of Udaipur and Lake Pichola

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Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego 2009

March 2009 **** Brochure available ****

The most famous region of Chile, Chilean Patagonia offers all the dramatic landscape one would expect from the world's ultimate land's end. Here the South American continent falls away in a dazzling explosion of islands, glaciers, icebergs and mountains. It is truly one of mother nature's grand finales.

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Venturing in Vietnam - April 2009

11 April - 25 April 2009 *** Brochure available ***

Visit Vietnam, with its wonderful Buddhist heritage, see the ancient influence of the traditions of Buddhism with its strong ritualised belief systems, its reverence for the past and their significance in the wonderful landscapes of Vietnam. It is this Buddhist background and the decades of war that will make travelling in Vietnam an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the beauty of cruises on the rivers, the sight of farmers in the rice fields, and the wide busy streets of the cities
Highlights include:

• Charming Hanoi and bustling Ho Chi Minh City
• Cruise on dreamlike Halong Bay
• Hue, the ancient royal captial - tombs, temples, palaces
• The Perfume River and Hoi An
• The Makong River and picturesque My Tho

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Southern Italy & Sicily 2009

18th April - 10th May 2009 **** Brochure available ****

The toe and heel of Italy are the crossroads of the mediteranean and have been of strategic importance to traders, colonisers and armed forces for thousands of years.
With the adjoining Sicily you will be able to visit some of the best preserved ancient Greek and Roman cities in the world. Explore some of the crusader forts and towns of the region from where the crusaders departed to fight against the infidels in the holy lands.
Stunning landscapes, blue seas and glorious vistas.

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Russia - Moscow to Helsinki 2009

May 2009 *** Taking names for 2009

• Marvel at the unique ecclesiastical architecture of Russia
• Explore the history of the forts, kremlins and monasteries of Moscow and Novgorod
• Visit the western gate of Russia, St Petersburg
• See the Winter Palace of Peter the Great
• Unwind with a few days in Helsinki

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Namibia 2009

June 2009 *** Taking names for 2009

Visit the world renown Okavanga river system marvel at the impact of water on wildlife and birdlife in some of the drier parts of Africa. But more is to come; the teaming wildlife of Namibia’s national parks from Etosha in the north to Namiba Desert park in the south. Justifiability described as Africa’s little known gem, the country and people will delight you, and you will stay at some of the best safari resorts in Namibia, with a diversion to the eerie Skeleton Coast, and then a return on a luxury train, the Desert Express, back to Windhoek.

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Kenya Tanzania and Zanzibar 2008

10th August - 31st August *** Tour Full ****

East African Safari with a Touch of Spice - Visiting Kenya, Tanzania and the island of Zanzibar

• Amboseli NP views Mt Kilimanjaro
• Flamingos of Lake Nakuru, the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria
• Masai Mara NP, River Mara animal crossings
• Serengeti NP, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater
• Zanzibar spice island, Dar es Salaam

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Indian Pacific & Perth Wildflowers 2008

31st August - 8th September 2008 **** Tour FULL

Experience a taste of Western Australia in the spring with WEA's Wild West Tour

• Indian Pacific Train
• Wildflowers Festival
• Kings Park
• Perth
• Fremantle
• Rottenest Island
• The Pinnacles

For a complete intinerary, costs and conditions please contact WEA on (08) 8223 1272.

Turkey 2008

23rd September to 12th October 2008 **** Tour Full **** Taking names for 2009

As one of the cradles of civilisation, Turkey has been coloured by various cultures - Hittite, Hellenistic, Roman, Christian, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman - among the major ones. The archaeological sites and the unique landscapes of Turkey will delight and amaze you as we discover the historical riches of Turkey. Dr Annes Geddes, a former senior Classic lecture, has led numerous WEA tours to Turkey since 1994, through her knowledge of the myths and history of these cultures will ensure the past lives for you, especially at sites like Troy where few visible structures remain.

• Istanbul – Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Aya Sofia Mosque, Mosque of Suleyman & a cruise on the Bosphorus,
• Bursa – Yesil Camii or Green Mosque,
• Hattusas – the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire,
• Cappadocia – the fantastic landscapes of the Goreme and Zelve Valleys and their underground cities,
• Pamukkale – thermal springs known as the ‘the Cotton Castle’,
• Ephesus – classical ruins of the Roman Empire
• Troy – the most famous of all the cities of antiquity,
• Gallipoli landing beaches and the Lone Pine Cemetery,
• Oriental markets & bazzars.

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The Glories of China & Tibet 2008

28th September - 19th October 2008 *** Tour full **** taking names for 2009

Be overwhelmed by the awe inspiring magnificence of Imperial Beijing, the Forbidden city and nearby the Great Wall. No one yet knows the full extent of the rich archaeological sites of Xian the city that marked the start of the legendary "Silk Road" and the burial site of the Terra Cotta Warriors. A visit to the mystical, magical Potala Palace will be the highlight of the visit to Tibet.

• Imperial Beijing; the forbidden City
• The Great Wall of China
• 6,000 terracotta warriors at Xian from 200BC
• Train to Tibet
• Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet
• Beautiful Guilin in Southern China

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Cambodia: Angkor Wat and More November 2008

18 November 2008 - 30 November 2008 ***Tour Full ***

Long off the tourist trail because of civil war and genocide under the infamous Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia fortunately is now open again due largely to the resilience and friendliness of its people and its unique historic attractions. Chief among these attractions is Angkor Wat, one of the wonders of the world, and included in BBC Books' list of unforgettable places to see before you die. The country's capital, Phnom Penh, on the Tonle Sap River, was at one time the loveliest of French cities in Indochina, and it still retains much of its charm despite the violence of the recent past.

• Phnom Penh, museums, river cruise
• Rural Cambodia, Tonle Sap Lake
• Five nights at Angkor Wat

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Venturing in Vietnam December 2008

30 December 2008 - 13 January 2009 *** Tour Full ***

Visit Vietnam, with its wonderful Buddhist heritage, see the ancient influence of the traditions of Buddhism with its strong ritualised belief systems, its reverence for the past and their significance in the wonderful landscapes of Vietnam. It is this Buddhist background and the decades of war that will make travelling in Vietnam an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the beauty of cruises on the rivers, the sight of farmers in the rice fields, and the wide busy streets of the cities
Highlights include:

• Hanoi, capital city of Vietnam with wonderful French colonial architecture
• The impressive and magical islands and seascapes of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin
• Hue, the royal capital from 1687 to 1945 with its magnificent citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples
• Cruise the along the Perfume River to the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang
• Exciting and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
• Mekong River cruise to My Tho..

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In the Footsteps of the Incas & Easter Island 2009

1 January 2009 - 24 January 2009 *** Tour full ***

This carefully planned tour to mysterious and majestic South America will delight those who have yearned to know more of the fascinating Inca culture. After a rest in Buenos Aires we will fly across the continent to Lima, the capital of Peru to visit the special archaeological site of Pachacamac and the amazing Gold Museums of Lima. Then fly across the Andes to Cuzco where we will be entranced with trips into the Sacred Valley of the Inca and the most amazingly situated archaeological site of the Incas at Macchu Picchu - the "Lost City". A bus trip acrosss the Alto Plano takes us to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca where we visit the floating reed islands of the local Indians. The origin of the Inca story begins at Sun and Moon Islands near Copacabana on Lake Titicaca, and we stop here on our hovercraft trip across the lake form Peru to Bolivia. In La Paz, the highest capital in the world, we take an excurison to the Valley of the Moon. We also visit the Iguacu Falls where you will be aswestruck by their beaty and power. There is so much to delight travellers to this continent of natural and man-made wonders.

• amazing Macchu Picchu - the "Lost CIty"
• Lima with its magnificent Spanish influenced architecture
• Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas
• La Paz the highest capital in the world
• Lake Titicaca and its floating reed islands
• Easter Island
• Santiago
• Tahiti stop over

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The Wonders of Ancient Egypt 2009

1 January - 23 January 2009 ***Tour Full waiting list being taken***

The civilisation of the Nile Valley has intrigued travellers for several thousand years. Now you can be one of them! Join a group of South Australians in a fascinating 23 day tour to the Wonders of Ancient Egypt. Egypt's past will be explained to you by your tutor. Share the grandeur and beauty of the ancient monuments of Egypt.

Visit the well-known Gizeh Pyramids, and the lesser known Stepped Pyramids, Pyramid of Unas and others, be overawed at the wall paintings of Sakkara; try to comprehend the gigantic hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple; descend into the catacombs in Alexandria; and sail to the Temple of Philae. Above all, marvel at the magnificence and size of Abu Simbel. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Highlights include:

• Tutankhamun
• Great Pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis
• Hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple
• Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, beautiful Luxor
• Aswan and Majestic Abu Simbel Temple of Rameses II

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