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Discover New York in depth, explore the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, or journey through Canada, and South America. Click on a tour description below for a detailed itinerary and online bookings.

Mar 19 - 31, 2019

New York : art, architecture, history & theatre

Tour Leader

Dr Matthew Laing

Dr Matthew Laing has a PhD in US politics from the ANU. He has an expert knowledge of New York and a love of the performing arts, especially theatre and music.

New York

Spend two weeks in the world’s most dynamic cultural city. Enjoy seven top performances, with visits to some of the world’s best museums and restaurants.
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13 days
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Apr 2 - 18, 2019

North East USA : Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington & New York

Tour Leader

Dr Matthew Laing

Dr Matthew Laing is a historian and political scientist at Monash University who has led tours to the Americas and Europe with Academy Travel for five years.

North East USA

From the Mid-West to Manhattan, explore the dramatic political and social history, jaw-dropping art museums and exuberant architecture of key American cities.
Places Available
17 days
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Apr 27 - May 5, 2019

Wagner’s Ring Cycle in New York

Tour Leader

Robert Gay

Robert Gay has led over 80 music tours, including to this Metropolitan Opera Ring Cycle in 2012 and Ring Cycles in Munich, Paris and Vienna

Wagner’s Ring Cycle in New York

Enjoy Robert Lepage’s visually striking interpretation of Wagner’s masterpiece at the New York Metropolitan Opera, with a fine international cast.
Waitlist
9 days
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Sep 22 - Oct 7, 2019

French Canada & New England : Quebec City, Montreal, the Berkshires & Boston

Tour Leader

Dr Matthew Laing

Dr Matthew Laing is a historian and political scientist with a PhD from the ANU. Matthew leads tours to the United States, Scandinavia and around the Baltic.

French Canada & New England

French Canada and New England
Places Available
16 days
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Oct 12 - 23, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright : Chicago to Fallingwater

Tour Leader

Dr Matthew Laing

Dr Matthew Laing is a historian and political scientist with a PhD from the ANU. Matthew leads tours to the United States, Scandinavia and around the Baltic.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Follow the Frank Lloyd Wright trail from his prairies style in Chicago through to Buffalo and on to Wright’s most famous work, Fallingwater, outside Pittsburgh.
Places Available
12 days
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Oct 25 - Nov 11, 2019

Mexico : Aztecs, Maya & the Day of the Dead

Tour Leader

Chloë Sayer

Chloe has conducted extensive research and fieldwork on traditional crafts and textiles throughout Mexico. She has lived and worked in Mexico for many years and is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Mexico

Unravel the unique history, archaeology and natural beauty of Mexico: Aztecs, Maya, the colourful Days of the Dead; volcanos, jungle and tropical coast.
Places Available
18 days
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Nov 13 - 28, 2019

Guatemala, Honduras & Belize : Pyramids, Temples & Tombs

Tour Leader

Dr Chris Carter

Dr Chris Carter has an Honours and Master’s degree in archaeology and has recently completed a PhD. He has led tours to Central and South America for over 20 years.

Guatemala, Honduras & Belize

Explore the ancient civilisation of the Maya, visiting the pyramids, temples and tombs of this mysterious culture’s heartland in Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.
Places Available
16 days
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Nov 24 - Dec 5, 2019

Thanksgiving in New York : music, theatre, art & food

Tour Leader

Stuart Barrie

Stuart Barrie is a director of Academy Travel and has over 20 years’ experience in travel, including leading groups through western Europe, Russia and the United States.

Thanksgiving in New York

Enjoy the best of the Big Apple, including jazz, opera at the Met, Broadway plays, a private visit of MoMA, history and architecture walking tours.
Places Available
12 days
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Dec 21, 2019 - Jan 2, 2020

Christmas in New York : music, theatre, art & food

Tour Leader

Dr Matthew Laing

Dr Matthew Laing is a historian and political scientist with a PhD from the ANU. Matthew leads tours to the United States, Scandinavia and around the Baltic.

Christmas in New York

Christmas in New York
Places Available
13 days
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Apr 26 - May 4, 2020

Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Chicago

Tour Leader

Robert Gay

Robert Gay has led over 80 music tours, including to this Metropolitan Opera Ring Cycle in 2012 and Ring Cycles in Munich, Paris and Vienna

Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Chicago

Enjoy the Chicago Lyric Opera’s visually striking production of Wagner’s masterpiece, Der Ring des Nibelungen, with a fine international cast.
Limited Availability
9 days
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