Our tour leaders Dr Kathleen Olive and Dr Nick Gordon will be speaking at Hazelhurst Arts Gallery, as part of the Friends of Hazelhurst’s lecture program.
Join Academy Travel at the Nicholson Museum's 2017 free lecture series, Postcards from the Past, held on the first Saturday of each month.
We are pleased to announce a series of free short courses at Mosman Art Gallery. Our tour leaders will be sharing their wealth of knowledge on a range of topics.
Explore Venice and experience the spectacle of the Venice Biennale and the International Film Festival over 9 days from our quiet hotel in central Venice.
Dr Nick Gordon Test has a University Medal and a PhD in History from the University of Sydney, lectures on European art, and has led many popular tours to
See the most beautiful countryside in Italy, from Frascati to the hill-top town of Orvieto, to Florence and onto the dramatic scenery of the Italian Lakes.
Michael Turner is a classical archaeologist, garden historian and ADFAS lecturer. The former Senior Curator of the Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney, he now
Follow the Silk Road from the might of Imperial Beijing the east, to Buddhist monasteries, and Islamic culture in the west at Turpan, Ürümqi and Kashgar.
Ben Churcher has a wide range of experience as an educator, a traveller, a historian and an archaeologist. He holds an Honours degree in Ancient History and a Diploma ofÂ
Explore world-class art galleries, opulent churches and chapels to admire a broad selection of Caravaggio's work, while tracing the artist's fascinating life.
Dr Kathleen Olive has more than 15 years’ experience leading tours to Italy. She has a PhD in Italian Studies, regularly presents popular courses at Sydney University’s Centre
Experience South America’s culture, history and scenery. Visit Santiago, Buenos Aires and Lima. See Igauzu Falls, Macchu Picchu and Inca sites near Cusco.
Chris Carter holds a first class Honours degree in archaeology from the Australian National University. He has worked as a professional archaeologist and has taught extensively in
Uncover China’s rich historical achievements and artistry defined by over 2000 years of dynastic rule Our 18-day tour travels the mainland and into Hong Kong.
David Rosier has spent in excess of 25 years focusing on business in Asia, and China in particular, and has lived in Hong Kong. Since returning to UK David has lectured extensively
From outstanding compositions of the Renaissance and Baroque periods to modern masterpieces, our itinerary is built around carefully selected performances.
Robert Gay is one of Australia’s leading music tour leaders and music educators. He has designed and led more than 80 performance based tours. For 30 years he has presented music
Delve into history, culture and art on this 17-day tour of Russia. Visit St Petersburg’s palaces and museums, Moscow’s Red Square and the Golden Ring.
Dr Matthew Dal Santo is a historian with Honours degrees from both Sydney and Cambridge universities. He was a Fellow in History at Trinity College, where he received his PhD, and
Enjoy the best of land and sea travel on this 17-day tour to Malta and Sicily, featuring a seven-day cruise on the luxury sailing yacht Sea Cloud II.
Robert Veel has 20 years’ experience designing and leading educational travel programs and is a director of Academy Travel. He has designed and led many tours to Italy, Turke
Study the fascinating history and admire the natural beauty of the Italian coastline from Lazio, along the Tyrrhenian coast, through to Turin.
Travel through the fascinating regions of Northern Spain via Porto to Lisbon. Explore outstanding art collections, spectacular monuments and vibrant cities.
Dr Jeni Ryde is a former Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University. Her PhD focused on the Renaissance, heritage tourism and museology. She has travelled extensively through Por
Experience the fine arts and culture of Persia. See Tehran's fine museums, visit Isfahan’s exquisite mosques and the great sites of Pasargadae and Persepolis.
Christopher Bradley has an honours degree from Liverpool University, specialising in the history and art of the Silk Road. He has led many different tours to Iran, the most recent
From Gettysburg to gumbo Academy Travel’s new 15-day itinerary explores the essence of America’s South, with great food, superb art and fine scenery to be enjoyed.
Dr Matthew Laing is a research fellow at Monash University. He holds a PhD in US political studies from ANU. He has served as a congressional intern in Washington, lectured widely
Take an in-depth look at the diverse and fascinating city of Berlin, with days in Leipzig and Dresden, on this 14-day residential style tour.
Thomas Abbott was born in the US but has lived in Germany since 1988. He holds a degree in art history and has led many cultural tours throughout Germany, specialising in the archi
Explore the connections between Europe and North Africa on this new itinerary. Visit Fes, Rabat and Tangier in Morocco and discover Seville, Cordoba and Granada.
Sue Rollin is well known to ADFAS members through her lecture tours in Australia. Sue is an archaeologist, interpreter and lecturer, having taught at University College London, SOA
See Greek temples, Roman villas, Byzantine mosaics, Norman cathedrals and exuberant baroque architecture, in a setting of sea and mountains.
Dr Estelle Lazer is an archaeologist of international acclaim. She has led numerous trips to southern Italy for Academy Travel.
Follow Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s greatest architect, from his prairies style in Chicago, through to Pennsylvania to explore Fallingwater and on to New York.
Stuart Barrie has a passion for 20th-century American history and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. He has led many tours to the USA. Stuart holds a Masters degree from the U
Unpack and unwind on this residential tour exploring the art and history of Venice, from its Byzantine origins to its Renaissance glory and modern beauty.
Dr Nick Gordon has a University Medal and a PhD in History from the University of Sydney, lectures on European art, and has led many popular tours to Europe for Academy Travel. He
Join us on an in depth look at Spain’s two largest cities: Madrid with its Imperial wealth and Barcelona with its colourful Modernist and medieval architecture.
Uncover Japan’s history, art and culture in new world Tokyo, Kanazawa’s gardens, Hiroshima’s peace memorial and 7 nights immersed in Kyoto’s cultural delights.
Dr Kathleen Olive has led tours to Europe, Turkey and the USA, and is a popular teacher of art and architectural history at the University of Sydney and the WEA. She looks forward
Spend Thanksgiving in New York over 12 nights. Enjoy eight diverse performances, dine in Michellin-starred restaurants and visit some of the world’s top museums.
Dr Matthew Laing has a comprehensive knowledge of the history and society of the United States and has travelled the length and breadth of the country for research, personal intere
Visit Burma’s splendid pagodas in Yangon and Bagan, cruise down the Ayayarwady, float amongst gardens on Lake Inle and see the English hill town of Maymyo.
Judy Tenzing has over 30 years’ experience as an administrator and tour leader in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Burma. Judy has a degree in South Asian History and regularly presents
Our new 12-day study tour explores Rome’s history, art and culture from antiquity to the present, with an extended series of lectures and guided site visits.
Explore Italy’s southern capitals, Palermo and Naples, experiencing their blend of ancient and modern cultures that is both sophisticated and exhilarating.
Enjoy 11 top-flight performances of opera, orchestral music and stage drama. Meet performing artists and local music experts. Very comfortable Bloomsbury hotel.
Over 3000 years of Egyptian history awaits travelling the Nile Valley from Cairo to Aswan. From the great monuments and museums in Cairo and Luxor to Abu Simbel.
Discover Tasmania’s colonial history and landscape. Visit galleries including MONA, experience Port Arthur, cruise Wineglass Bay and explore the Huon Valley.
This 17-day tour will appeal to those looking to take ‘the road less travelled’ through the regions of Puglia and Basilicata, and on to the Bay of Naples.
Spend two weeks in the world’s most dynamic cultural city. Enjoy eight top performances, with visits to some of the world’s best museums and restaurants.
A comprehensive tour covering Morocco’s diverse delights from Volubilis’ Roman ruins, ancient medinas in Fes and Marrakesh to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast.
Join the Easter celebrations and explore great history, culture, faith and art throughout Malta. Take private boat trips and stay in the heart of Valletta.
Escape the Easter crowds to the tranquility of the Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to see great art, explore ancient towns and enjoying unmatched wine and food.
Explore the history and culture of Italy’s premier art cities Florence and Venice. See world-class galleries and museums, and visit difficult-to-access sites.
Take a comprehensive tour of Spain, designed to give the first-time visitor an overview of the country’s diverse and fascinating history, art and traditions.
Enjoy nine operas, a symphonic concert and musical touring from Basel up to Frankfurt and through Bavaria to Munich. Includes well-known and less familiar works.
This tour of Taiwan uncovers Chinese traditions and culture with a wealth of art, architecture and beautiful landscapes in Tainan, Taroko Gorge and Taipei.
Delve into Iran’s archaeology and experience some of the most remarkable monuments in the ancient and Islamic worlds including Isfahan, Shiraz and Persepolis.
As well as attending a series of fine performances, this musical pilgrimage takes you to the places where some of the great composers lived and worked.
The stars come out! Enjoy six outstanding performances at the Met, with the leading singers of our day - Netrebko, DiDonato, Yende, Yoncheva and Domingo.
Enjoy some of Italy’s finest villas on Lake Como, the Renaissance country houses of Palladio, and the splendour of the Borromean Islands on this 15-day tour.
Explore Ancient Greece’s rich history. visit Minoan sites in Crete, Mycenaean Pylos, Bronze Age and Classical Olympia, Delphi and Macedonian Thessaloniki.
Explore Corsica and Sardinia, two Mediterranean islands which, despite centuries of invasion and settlement, retain a proud independent spirit.
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.
Explore the art and culture of the Low Countries, from medieval cities such as Bruges, to wonderful modern museums and less well-visited gems.
Combine stunning landscapes with the strong and distinctive musical traditions of Finland, Sweden and Norway expressed through composers like Grieg and Sibelius.
Travel from Burgundy, south through Lyon to the Côte d’Azur, exploring medieval villages, admire fine Roman ruins and visit exceptional regional art galleries.
See outstanding art, enjoy fine opera and explore the rich literary heritage of Germany, travelling from Munich to Berlin with Australian Book Review.
Survey the work of the passionate men and women who, over the past three hundred years, have created some of the best-loved gardens in the south of England.
This new 15-day tour takes you from Copenhagen, to Oslo, Bergen and Iceland, to explore the region’s distinctive landscapes and cultural traditions.
Enjoy the best of land and sea travel on this 17 day tour travelling from Malta to Venice, featuring a nine-night cruise on the luxury sailing yacht Sea Cloud II
Dr Kathleen Olive has a Ph.D in Italian and over 10 year’s experience leading cultural tours.
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