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A WORLD OF TR AVEL
Australasia’s finest collection of cultural
and special interest tours 2019
OPERA • MUSIC • BALLET • ART • GARDENS • CRUISES • ASIAN ENCOUNTERS • SHORT BREAKS • LITERARY
Statues of Atlantis, Hermitage St Petersburg
Welcome to Australasia’s finest collection of cultural and special interest tours.
We invite you to join us for unique travel experiences in the company of like-minded travellers.
With our engaging tour leaders, each an expert in their field, discover people and places that
money cannot buy, and travel with the peace of mind that all arrangements are meticulously
taken care of by our experienced staff.
Travelling with Renaissance Tours, you enjoy:
• Meticulously researched tour itineraries, several years in the planning
• Tour leaders amongst the most accomplished in their fields of expertise
• Exclusive access to people and places not normally accessible to the public
• Travelling in the company of like-minded people
• Personal care and attention
CONTENTS:
What our travellers say
Highlights 4 “We love Renaissance Tours! Excellent itineraries, art and music, but these are surpassed by the
Cruise: St Petersburg to Moscow Renaissance people who are skilled, passionate and vital – they make the tour a magical experience.”
on the Volga Dream 6 Claire F. | Sydney Opera, Music and Art Weekend 2018
Opera 7 “Once again, Renaissance Tours lived up to and exceeded expectations, providing the full cultural,
Music and Ballet 11 scenic and culinary experiences of a country with attention to minute details and excellent guides
to maximise one’s appreciation and enjoyment of the Tour.”
Art and Culture 15
Romany W. | From the Sahara to the Sea 2018
Cruise: Art, Music and Wine
in the South of France 20
Gardens 27
“Travel is like love – a heightened state of awareness in which we are
Short Breaks 34
mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed.”
~ Pico Iyer, essayist and novelist
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HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS
The Adoration of the Magi (detail) Designed by Edward Burne Jones
with details by William Morris and John Henry Dearle Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Intricate Moroccan tile mosaics and brass door in Fez Golden Temple in Amritsar
From Morris to Mackintosh
THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
Italy in the Footsteps of Dickens From the Sahara to the Sea India from the Mughals to Modi
IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND VENICE TO VESUVIUS ART, CULTURE AND LANDSCAPES OF MOROCCO GUJARAT, RAJASTHAN AND THE PUNJAB
with Robert Reason | 17–28 September 2019 (12 days) with Louise Owens | 01–14 September 2019 (14 days) with Halim El Mansouri | 13–27 October 2019 (15 days) with David J. Townsend | November (15 days)
Discover the fin de siècle Arts and Crafts movement through Explore Italy in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, retracing his Join Moroccan native Halim El Mansouri and travel from the Trace the rise of India from Mughals to modern day, travelling
the interior design and architectural legacies of William Morris 19th century travelogue Pictures from Italy, from Venice in the bustling souqs of Marrakesh across the Atlas Mountains to through the country’s western states, from the powerhouse of
and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, visiting estates and manors north, through Genoa, Florence and Rome to Mt Vesuvius in the sands of the Sahara, and then back to the Mediterranean Gujurat, through the stunning desert forts of Rajasthan and into
across England and Scotland. the south. port of Tangier. the fertile Punjab.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Discover English and Scottish museums, churches, gardens and • Wend your way through the narrow streets of Venice, with • See 16th century tombs and palaces in Marrakesh, and stroll • Visit Ahmadabad in Gujarat, which preserves intricate textile
homes emblematic of the Arts and Crafts ideals readings from Little Dorrit through the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa market traditions in a modern powerhouse of the Indian economy
• Visit William Morris’s home, Red House in Kent, and his • In Genoa, visit the church which inspired Dickens’s Christmas • Visit the new Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh and the • Explore evocative desert forts in Rajasthan which embody the
country estate of Kelmscott near Oxford novel The Chimes coastal city of Essaouira Rajput culture of independent princely states
• Travel through the Lake District in England’s north west to • Trace Dickens’s footsteps through Carrara and Florence, which • Breathe the warm, dry air of the Sahara Desert and visit the • See Mughal forts in Delhi and visit the stunning Golden Temple
Blackwell House overlooking Windermere fired the author’s convictions about social reform Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs of Sikhism in Amritsar
• Explore the works of Mackintosh and his contemporaries in • Tread the ancient Appian Way in Rome, which carried • Explore a 14th century madrasa in Fez, the historic medina of • Witness the lively, theatrical evening border-closing ceremony
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Museum and Hunterian Art Gallery everyone from emperors to slaves and fascinated Dickens Tétouan and lively, cosmopolitan Tangier between India and Pakistan, an exciting display of national pride
• Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the Willow Tea Rooms, • Ascend Mt Vesuvius near Naples, which filled Dickens with • Conclude in Rabat, once the den of the Barbary corsairs, • Take advantage of an optional post-tour to Lahore in Pakistan,
designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh himself excitement from the moment he saw it now the thriving capital of modern Morocco capital of the Mughal and Sikh empires
Tour Leader – Robert Reason Tour Leader – Louise Owens Tour Leader – Halim El Mansouri Tour Leader – Dr David J. Townsend
Robert Reason has worked in the Australian art President of the NSW Dickens Society, Louise Halim El Mansouri joined the Moroccan Ministry Dr David J. Townsend holds degrees in Law and
museum sector for more than 20 years. From 2002 Owens has worked as an interior designer, stylist, of Tourism in November 2011 and is an accredited Languages from the University of Sydney, and
to 2015 he was Curator of European and Australian writer and interviewer for over 25 years, for tour leader. He holds degrees in English Literature masters and doctoral degrees from the University
Decorative Arts at the Art Gallery of South Australia, clients including the Queen Victoria Building, and Linguistics and in Literary Studies from the of Oxford. He has hosted conferences on the Hindi
developing their world-renowned William Morris Georg Jensen, MasterChef, David Jones, Good Université Hassan II Mohammedia in Casablanca, language and travelled extensively throughout the
and English Arts and Crafts collection. Since late Weekend, Vogue Living and House & Garden. and is fluent in Arabic, English and French. Halim Subcontinent, including leading official delegations to
2015 Robert has been Senior Curator of The For the NSW Dickens Society, Louise is the has extensive experience in hospitality in the sites sacred and secular. His family is part-Pakistani,
David Roche Foundation, Australia’s finest private organiser of the 112th International Dickens broader Middle East, including senior roles in the and he is a speaker of Hindi.
collection of European decorative arts. Fellowship Conference in Sydney in October 2018. United Arab Emirates.
“Halim was faultless. His knowledge is outstanding. If I returned to Morocco, I would “David was completely on top of his portfolio. His knowledge of the places, logistics
choose him as a guide again.” and of course, language, was excellent.”
Sally Anne O. | From the Sahara to the Sea 2018 Karen G. | La Bella Vita 2018
RT1901 Per person, twin-share AUD 9,500 RT1902 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 10,000 RT1903 Per person, twin-share AUD 9,650 RT1904 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 9,000
TOUR Single supplement AUD 1,950 TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 2,000 TOUR Single supplement AUD 2,500 TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 2,000
PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares
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CRU I SE
OPER A
Expect the best seats in the house and experience the exhilaration of performances by leading artists
in some of the world’s most iconic opera houses. In the company of like-minded enthusiasts,
discover more about the operas you love from the insights and knowledge of our expert tour leaders.
MS Volga Dream
St Petersburg to Moscow on the Volga Dream
RUSSIAN ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE
with Alan Dodge, Christopher Lawrence and Irina Dunn | 11–26 June 2019 (16 days)
Embark on an epic journey through Russian history and culture Your specialist tour leaders
as you trace the mighty waterways of Russia, from imperial
St Petersburg to the awe-inspiring capital city of Moscow.
AT A GLANCE:
• Explore St Petersburg, imperial city of Peter I, Catherine II and
the mighty Romanov emperors who amassed vast cultural
treasures from all over Europe
• Spend six days aboard the luxurious MS Volga Dream, cruising
through the landscapes and villages that inspired the great Art Music Literature
works of Russian literature Alan R. Dodge AM A familiar voice on Born in Shanghai, Irina
worked at the National ABC Classic FM, Dunn has conducted
• Experience the wonder of Moscow, a city that combines Gallery of Art in Christopher Lawrence tours to Russia, Ukraine,
traditional and spiritual Russia with the energy one of the Washington before has been awarded an the Baltic States,
joining the fledgling International Emmy for Mongolia and China.
world’s vibrant cultural and economic centres Australian National Performing Arts and She has advanced
• Enjoy the best of Russian art and music in the great cities of Gallery in 1975, staying three ARIA Awards, degrees and diplomas
for 21 years. He was and has worked as a in English and Russian,
St Petersburg and Moscow, and discover the rural heart of subsequently Director commentator for and is Director of the
literary Russia of the Art Gallery of Proms telecasts for Australian Writers’
WA for a decade. the BBC. Network, with 13,000
• Take advantage of an optional post-tour to Tolstoy’s estate members.
in Tula
“What can one say? Alan is extraordinary; good-humoured, intelligent, well-educated,
knowledgeable, communicative, engaged and led the tour effortlessly. Five Stars!”
Susy B. | Russian Winter Wonderland 2018
CR1902 Per person, twin-share from AUD 15,250 “Christopher is a delight to be around, always up for a chat, and his knowledge of all
TOUR Per person, single from AUD 19,050 things musical is outstanding.”
PRICES Excluding international airfares Frank and Ailbhe C. | Mediterranean Opera and Music Cruise 2017
6 Semperoper Dresden
OPER A OPER A
Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) interior Die Walküre © Ken Howard/Met Opera Real Alcazar of Seville Die Walküre, Deutsche Oper am Rhein © Hans Jörg Michel
Easter in Vienna and Salzburg The Ring at the Met ¡Opera Olé! The Ring on the Rhine
THE SALZBURG EASTER FESTIVAL PLUS VIENNA NEW YORK BARCELONA, VALENCIA, SEVILLE AND MADRID DÜSSELDORF, BRUSSELS AND THE LOWER RHINE
with Marshall McGuire | 16–26 April 2019 (11 days) with Scott Curry | 28 April – 05 May 2019 (8 days) with Mairi Nicolson | 15–28 May 2019 (14 days) with Scott Curry | 12–24 June 2019 (13 days)
Celebrate the European spring with opera and music from Enjoy coveted ‘Ring Leader’ status and Orchestra Premium Experience the passion of Spanish opera and concert music Experience Wagner’s Ring cycle in the very setting of his epic
Europe’s finest orchestras, soloists and conductors at the seats for Cycle II of the revival of Robert Lepage’s acclaimed with the best seats in the house for performances in work – on the Rhine River – with Deutsche Oper am Rhein’s
Salzburg Easter Festival, along with four opulent operas at 2013 production of the Ring at the Metropolitan Opera in Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Madrid, plus flamenco dancing new production of Der Ring des Nibelungen.
the Vienna State Opera. New York. and sumptuous food and wine.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Enjoy premium seats for 11 world-class performances in • Best seats in the house (Orchestra Premium) for all four operas • Enjoy at least five world-class opera performances in Barcelona, • Enjoy excellent seats for the first cycle of Deutsche Oper am
Vienna and Salzburg in Cycle II of the Met’s Ring Valencia and Madrid Rhein’s new Ring in Düsseldorf
• Spend six days at the Salzburg Easter Festival, including works • Official ‘Ring Leader’ status, with exclusive backstage access, • Thrill to the passion of a flamenco performance and private • Spend three nights in Brussels, including a performance of
by Wagner, Mahler, Dvořák and Bach gala dinner, special lectures and panel discussions guitar and opera recital in Seville Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan
• Attend performances of Puccini’s Turandot, Beethoven’s Fidelio, • Seven nights’ accommodation in the luxurious 5-star J.W. Marriott • Visit incomparable art collections in Barcelona’s Picasso • Attend a Lieder recital by Viennese tenor Norbert Ernst in
Wagner’s Parsifal and Strauss’s Salome at the Vienna State Opera Essex House Hotel, just opposite Central Park Museum and Madrid’s Royal Palace and Prado Museum Düsseldorf
• Explore the historic city of Salzburg, replete with Baroque • Optional performances of the Met’s Rigoletto and Dialogues des • Explore grand cathedrals in Seville, Valencia and Barcelona • Visit Drachenfels, the site where legends say the battle
architecture and ornamentation Carmélites and wonder at Gaudí’s Basílica de la Sagrada Família between Siegfried and the dragon Fafnir took place
• Delight in traditional Austrian Easter markets and festivities • Pre-performance talks by your tour leader, opera expert • Delight in varied regional gastronomy, from hearty mountain- • Enrich your experience with pre-performance talks by your
Scott Curry dishes of Andalusia to paella and pintxos in Valencia tour leader, opera conductor and pianist Scott Curry
Tour Leader – Marshall McGuire Tour Leader – Scott Curry Tour Leader – Mairi Nicolson Tour Leader – Scott Curry
Acclaimed Australian harpist Marshall McGuire Scott Curry was staff accompanist at the University Mairi Nicolson’s long and varied career as a Scott Curry was staff accompanist at the University
has performed as a soloist with the Australian of the Arts in Berlin for 23 years. He has lived and broadcaster for the ABC and BBC has taken her of the Arts in Berlin for 23 years. He has lived and
Chamber Orchestra, English String Orchestra, worked in Europe since 1980 as concert and opera from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s worked in Europe since 1980 as concert and opera
Les Talens Lyriques, Australian Brandenburg conductor for many institutions and festivals, including Avery Fischer Hall, from the Royal Albert Hall conductor for many institutions and festivals, including
Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the at the Lotte Lehmann Academy. In Australia he has London to Hamer Hall, Melbourne. For ABC at the Lotte Lehmann Academy. In Australia he has
Australia Ensemble. He has appeared at numerous worked for opera houses in Queensland, South Classic FM she currently presents a range of worked for opera houses in Queensland, South
international festivals, and is currently Director of Australia and Western Australia, and has around afternoon radio programs including The Opera Show, Australia and Western Australia, and has around
Artistic Planning at Melbourne Recital Centre. 90 operas in his performed repertoire. orchestral concerts, and broadcasts for Opera 90 operas in his performed repertoire.
Australia and Musica Viva.
“Personable and approachable, an endearing sense of humour, competent, “He is a great communicator in sharing his knowledge and passion. He was courteous “Knowledgeable, kind, pleasant, patient… His presentations were a feature
knowledgeable and expert in the field of classical music.” and made sure everyone felt included.” “Where do we start with Mairi Nicolson! We couldn’t have a better tour leader.” in themselves.”
Paul H. | Sydney Opera and Music Weekend 2017 Kylie W. | Vienna Ring 2017 Evangelina and Carlos H. | Verdi Festival and Opera in Italy 2016 Denise M. | Easter at the Berlin State Opera 2018
OA1904 Per person, twin-share AUD 12,950 OA1903 Per person, twin-share from AUD 12,950 OA1901 Per person, twin-share AUD 14,500 OA1902 Per person, twin-share AUD 10,250
TOUR Single supplement AUD 1,950 TOUR Single supplement AUD 2,750 TOUR Single supplement AUD 3,150 TOUR Single supplement AUD 2,250
PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares
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OPER A
Experience the most beautiful and awe-inspiring music and dance performances
in some of the world’s greatest venues. Our music and ballet itineraries
present you with a superb program of ballet, orchestral, chamber and
solo music performances featuring the world’s leading musicians and dancers.
Arena di Verona Christmas market in Berlin
Opera Bellissima Christmas in Germany
VERONA OPERA FESTIVAL, THE ROSSINI & PUCCINI FESTIVALS OPERA AND MUSIC IN BERLIN, DRESDEN AND LEIPZIG
with Damien Beaumont | August 2019 (15 days) with Scott Curry | December 2019 (14 days)
Join classical music radio broadcaster Damien Beaumont for Celebrate fine opera and music in the historic concert halls
two weeks of Italian opera, visiting three of the spectacular of Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig during the Christmas season,
opera festivals which thrill summertime audiences in the including performances by Berlin Staatsoper, Gewandhaus
delightful towns of Verona, Torre del Lago and Pesaro. Orchestra Leipzig and the Semperoper Dresden.
MUSIC AND BALLET
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Premium seats for at least six performances in the Verona, • Enjoy the best seats in the house for opera and music
Rossini and Puccini Festivals performances in Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig
• Delight in unique artistic collaborations in the very towns • Attend performances by the esteemed Berlin Staatsoper,
where the great opera composers lived and worked Leipzig’s Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Semperoper Dresden
• Deepen your operatic appreciation with pre-performance talks • Enrich your musical experience with pre-performance talks by
by your tour leader, classical music broadcaster Damien Beaumont Berlin-based music and opera expert Scott Curry
• Enjoy comprehensive sightseeing of the churches, cathedrals, • Visit art galleries and museums in Berlin and the storied cities
museums and galleries in the great cities of the region of Saxony
• Savour fine wine in the Veneto, and the delicious meats and • Delight in the traditions of the German festive season, with
cheeses of Tuscany and Le Marche twinkling Christmas lights and jolly Christmas markets
Tour Leader – Damien Beaumont Tour Leader – Scott Curry
Damien Beaumont currently presents ABC Scott Curry was staff accompanist at the University
Classic FM’s Evenings from Monday to Thursday. of the Arts in Berlin for 23 years. He has lived and
His popular programs have seen the release of worked in Europe since 1980 as concert and opera
three CDs, including Damien reading some of conductor for many institutions and festivals, including
Percy Grainger’s letters. Damien hosts many of at the Lotte Lehmann Academy. In Australia he has
the Network’s direct broadcasts from the Sydney worked for opera houses in Queensland, South
Opera House and other concert venues around Australia and Western Australia, and has around
Australia, and he has also presented concerts and 90 operas in his performed repertoire.
events on ABC TV.
“It was a pleasure to meet Damien who was an ideal tour leader. He added so much “Gained a new insight into musical performances from Scott’s background as a
to our enjoyment.” musician… Will book on future tours with Scott.”
Claire F. | Sydney Opera, Music and Art Weekend 2017 Leslie T. | Vienna Ring 2017
OA1905 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 14,950 OA1906 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 10,000
TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 3,750 TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 1,500
PRICES Excluding international airfares PRICES Excluding international airfares
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MUSIC AND BALLET MUSIC AND BALLET
New York City Manhattan Central Park in winter Trasimeno Music Festival, Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Berlin Philharmonic, Enescu Festival © Andrei Gîndac
Music, Opera and Ballet
in North America Musica d’Italia To Russia with Love Romanian Rhapsody
WASHINGTON DC, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO TRASIMENO MUSIC FESTIVAL & THE RAVENNA FESTIVAL THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL TCHAIKOVSKY PIANO COMPETITION THE GEORGE ENESCU FESTIVAL with Mairi Nicolson
with Damien Beaumont | 05–17 February 2019 (13 days) with Mary Jo Capps | June/July 2019 (14 days) with Damien Beaumont | 16–29 June 2019 (14 days) 30 Aug – 11 Sep 2019 (13 days) and 11–23 Sep 2019 (13 days)
Embrace the northern hemisphere winter with the fiery Over two glorious weeks, luxuriate in la dolce vita at two of Thrill to the world’s leading piano competition, attending all In Romania’s Mediaeval capital, Bucharest, join Mairi Nicolson
sounds of the world’s leading orchestras, ensembles and Italy’s most prestigious summer music festivals – the Ravenna three rounds of the 16th International Tchaikovsky Piano to discover the extraordinary George Enescu Festival, one of
soloists, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Festival and the Trasimeno Music Festival – with Musica Viva’s Competition in Moscow, and be there to see the winners the musical world’s best kept secrets, which brings together
Kronos Quartet and Chicago Lyric Opera. Mary Jo Capps. announced at the Awards Ceremony. the world’s leading orchestras, conductors and soloists.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Premium seats for ten world-class performances including • Delight in a week at the Trasimeno Music Festival for chamber • Premium tickets to all three rounds of the Piano Competition, • Premium seats at the George Enescu Festival for thrilling
the Royal Concertgebouw, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and works performed by internationally-acclaimed artists and attend the thrilling Awards Ceremony symphonic, chamber and choral performances
National Symphony Orchestra • Enjoy premium seats for exclusive concerts in intimate settings • Join your tour leader Damien Beaumont for daily talks and • Discover the beautiful landscapes and history of Romania,
• Delight in Elektra by the Chicago Lyric Opera and the world of theatres, basilicas and churches analysis on the progress of the Competition where centuries-old traditions of song and craft still thrive
premiere of Joffrey Ballet’s Anna Karenina • Attend performances of chamber music, symphonies and • Attend optional performances at the Bolshoi Theatre and • Enrich your Festival experience with pre-performance talks by
• Attend chamber music recitals by the Kronos Quartet, operas in Ravenna, and marvel at 5th century mosaics other venues your tour leader, classical music broadcaster Mairi Nicolson
Juilliard Quartet and pianist Daniil Trifonov • Benefit from enlightening pre-performance talks by music • Enjoy comprehensive sightseeing in and around Moscow, • Benefit from a choice of tour dates, seeing the Berlin
• Hear internationally-acclaimed soloists including pianists expert Mary Jo Capps including the Tchaikovsky House Museums in Moscow and Philharmonic or the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Simon Trpčeski and Pierre-Laurent Aimard, and soprano • Indulge the palate in fine wine and traditional regional cuisine in in Klin • Complete your exploration with a post-tour to Transylvania,
Nina Stemme Umbria and the Veneto • Optional six-day post-tour to St Petersburg, including a special discovering some of Europe’s best-preserved Mediaeval towns
• Savour the cultural delights of Washington DC, New York and Tchaikovsky Competition Prize Winners’ Gala Concert
Chicago with your tour leader, Damien Beaumont
Tour Leader – Damien Beaumont Tour Leader – Mary Jo Capps Tour Leader – Damien Beaumont Tour Leader – Mairi Nicolson
Damien Beaumont currently presents ABC Mary Jo Capps has worked in the Australian Damien Beaumont currently presents ABC Mairi Nicolson’s long and varied career as a
Classic FM’s Evenings from Monday to Thursday. cultural industry for more than 30 years, and Classic FM’s Evenings from Monday to Thursday. broadcaster for the ABC and BBC has taken her
His popular programs have seen the release of has been a consultant to major Australian arts His popular programs have seen the release of from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s
three CDs, including Damien reading some of companies and orchestras such as the Sydney three CDs, including Damien reading some of Avery Fischer Hall, from the Royal Albert Hall
Percy Grainger’s letters. Damien hosts many of Symphony Orchestra, Company B Belvoir Theatre, Percy Grainger’s letters. Damien hosts many of London to Hamer Hall, Melbourne. For ABC
the Network’s direct broadcasts from the Sydney Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Museum of the Network’s direct broadcasts from the Sydney Classic FM she currently presents a range of
Opera House and other concert venues around Contemporary Art. During her time at Musica Viva, Opera House and other concert venues around afternoon radio programs including The Opera Show,
Australia, and he has also presented concerts and she worked towards broadening understanding of Australia, and he has also presented concerts and orchestral concerts, and broadcasts for Opera
events on ABC TV. fine music throughout Australia. events on ABC TV. Australia and Musica Viva.
“Mary Jo was excellent, a good tour leader with a good sense of humour and good “Mairi was knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming to all of the tour group and has
“Outstanding in all respects. What a pleasure to have made Damien’s acquaintance.” knowledge of the program allocated.” “Damien is a friendly and warm tour leader.” excellent connections.”
Marion P. | Easter at the Met 2017 Christina B. | Summer Festivals of Italy 2015 Malcolm and Margaret C. | Easter at the Met 2017 Diana H. | Adelaide Festival 2018
ML1903
ML1901 Per person, twin-share from AUD 12,250 ML1902 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 10,500 ML1905 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 10,500 Per person, twin-share approx. AUD 8,000
ML1904
TOUR Single supplement AUD 1,950 TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 2,000 TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 2,000 Single supplement approx. AUD 1,750
TOUR
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MUSIC AND BALLET
Don Quixote, Hamburg Ballett John Neumeier
© Kiran West
Be inspired by our tours to some of the world’s most intriguing destinations. Guided by art experts from
Australia’s leading cultural institutions, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, this collection of
tours will stimulate and delight, whether you simply appreciate the arts or are a seasoned connoisseur.
ART AND CULTURE
Classical Ballets of Europe Tour Leader – Donna Cusack
Donna Cusack worked at The Australian Ballet
BERLIN, HAMBURG AND PARIS between 2004 and 2016 where her various roles
with Donna Cusack | 22 June – 04 July 2019 (13 days) included media relations, coordinating the education
and public programs, and philanthropy, and returned
Delight in captivating performances of classical ballet favourites in 2018 to work as The Australian Ballet archivist.
The recipient of prestigious ballet scholarships
and new works by six different companies across the romantic including the Ian McCrae Scholarship and the
European cities of Berlin, Hamburg and Paris. Noel Pelly Scholarship, Donna has led successful
ballet tours to China, Germany, France and the UK.
AT A GLANCE: “Donna was better than excellent! Her delightful personality and knowledge really
added to my enjoyment of the tour.”
• Enjoy nine ballet performances, in Berlin, Hamburg and Paris
Judy L. | Christmas Ballet Spectacular 2017
• Be captivated by productions of favourites such as Romeo and
Juliet, Don Quixote and Swan Lake
• Attend the season premiere of Die Glasmenagerie in Hamburg
and new works by the Paris Opéra Ballet
• Revel in a performance by the Russian Perm Tchaikovsky Ballet
in Versailles
• Deepen your appreciation of these performances with talks
by your tour leader, ballet expert Donna Cusack
AB1901 Per person, twin-share AUD 11,750
TOUR Single supplement AUD 2,450
PRICES Excluding international airfares
Romeo and Juliet choreography by John Cranko,
14 Staatsballett Berlin © Bettina Stöß Timimoun, Algerian Sahara
A RT A N D C U LT U R E A RT A N D C U LT U R E
Mural photo © Franklin Heijnen/flickrCC The village of Birkat al-Mauz © Marc Veraart/flickrCC Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) Monastery, upper Paro valley in Bhutan
Eternal Egypt Singapore Art Week 2019 The Frankincense Route Lands of the Lotus
INTO THE HEART OF MIDDLE EGYPT AND BEYOND OMAN AND ZANZIBAR NEPAL AND BHUTAN, INCLUDING THE PARO FESTIVAL
with Melanie Pitkin | 10–28 January 2019 (19 days) with Ron Ramsey | 20–24 January 2019 (5 days) with Jane Hutcheon | 22 Jan – 08 Feb 2019 (18 days) with Joyce Morgan | 06 – 21 March 2019 (16 days)
Immerse yourself in the art, archaeology, language and culture Join Ron Ramsey, Executive Director of the Art Gallery Society In Oman, immerse yourself in a land of deserts, mountains Explore the peaceful Himalayan realms of Bhutan and Nepal,
of ancient and modern Egypt on a wondrous three-week of NSW, to delve into the lively visual arts scene of Singapore and beaches enriched with stunning architecture, textiles and and discover stunning landscapes, ancient Hindu temples and
journey through 4,500 years of history – including the hidden Art Week, plus other fascinating museums and galleries. jewellery, and then travel to the exotic ‘spice island’ of Zanzibar, serene Buddhist stupas, as well as thrilling religious dances at the
treasures of Middle Egypt. outpost of the erstwhile Sultanate of Oman. colourful Paro Festival.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Gain special access to archaeological sites and museum • Discover the dynamic Singapore Art Week, the premier festival • Discover the unique art, architecture and crafts of Oman • Discover Kathmandu’s major Buddhist and Hindu religious sites
collections normally hidden from the public of Southeast Asian art and explore the history of its sultanic dynasties such as Boudhanath Stupa and Pashuputinath Temple
• Explore the seldom-visited sites of Middle Egypt, including • Enjoy special access to artists and galleries not typically open to • Travel across intriguing desert landscapes and oases • Enjoy the Paro Festival, one of the most colourful and popular
Karanis and the evocative pyramid of Pharaoh Amenemhat III the public • Be awe-struck by the views from atop the Jebel Shams, religious festivals in Bhutan
• Cruise up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, visiting temples of • Explore the distinctive identity of Singapore in the Singapore the highest point in eastern Arabia • Explore the royal cities of Bhaktapur and Patan and immerse
Horus, Sobek and Isis Art Museum and the National Gallery of Singapore • Explore the oasis city of Nizwa, former capital of Oman, yourself in artisans’ workshops in Thimphu
• Delve into the Islamic and Coptic history of Cairo, the thriving • Visit the Peranakan Museum, celebrating the Straits Chinese now famous for its silver souq • Marvel at Punakha Dzong, the magnificent fortress where
metropolis of Egypt culture, and the ambitious Asian Civilisations Museum • Be intoxicated by the aromas, textures and colours of the Bhutan’s kings are crowned
• Optional post-tour to Alexandria, one of Alexander the Great’s • Stroll through Gardens by the Bay, the emblem of innovative, ‘spice island’ of Zanzibar • Ascend to the Tiger’s Nest, the emblematic Bhutanese temple
beacons of Hellenistic culture verdant, modern Singapore perched on a cliff edge
Tour Leader – Dr Melanie Pitkin Tour Leader – Ron Ramsey Tour Leader – Jane Hutcheon Tour Leader – Joyce Morgan
Dr Melanie Pitkin is an Australian Egyptologist and After three years at the National Gallery of Victoria Jane Hutcheon is the host of ABC’s One Plus One, a Joyce Morgan is a journalist and author of Journeys
museum curator. She holds a PhD on the history and 14 years at the National Gallery of Australia, weekly chat show where she interviews celebrities on the Silk Road. She is a former arts editor of
and chronology of Egypt’s First Intermediate Period Ron Ramsey was based in Washington DC from and regular folk about life and motivation. Born in The Sydney Morning Herald and currently its theatre
from Macquarie University, was a curator at Sydney’s 2004 to 2007 as Australia’s Cultural Attaché. He Hong Kong and a speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese, critic. She is a Getty Art Journalism Fellow, and
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, and currently was Director of Newcastle Art Gallery from 2007 Jane has travelled the world as an international has travelled widely in Asia, including in Indonesia,
works as a Research Associate in Egyptology at to 2014 and is currently Executive Director of the correspondent based in China, the Middle East East Timor, India, Pakistan, China and Bhutan.
the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge. Art Gallery Society of NSW. and Europe. She reported for ABC News and She has led several successful Members’ tours to
She has worked on several archaeological digs and Foreign Correspondent from 1995 to 2008. Java, Bhutan and China.
travelled extensively throughout Egypt.
“Ron was absolutely BRILLIANT. His knowledge of art and art appreciation is fabulous.” “Amazing knowledge! Joyce is a natural guide, imparting knowledge in a relaxed and
Jamelia W. | Hong Kong Art Week and Guangzhou 2017 easy-to-understand manner.”
Ann P. | Bhutan: the Last Himalayan Kingdom 2017
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Palatine Chapel, Palermo Peace Hotel, Shanghai © Micah Sittig/flickrCC The Fortified City of Carcassonne Gergeti Trinity Church, Kazbegi. Photo courtesy of Visit Georgia
Cathar Castles & Catalan Cathedrals
From Homer to Caravaggio Art Deco to Art Now TOULOUSE, NARBONNE, PERPIGNAN, GIRONA,
A Road Less Travelled
SICILY AND MALTA SHANGHAI AND HONG KONG BARCELONA AND MALLORCA ARMENIA, GEORGIA AND AZERBAIJAN
with Christopher Allen | 13–27 April 2019 (15 days) with Claudia Chan Shaw | 19–27 April 2019 (9 days) with Brian Ladd | 11–26 May 2019 (16 days) with Liz Gibson | 24 May – 11 June 2019 (19 days)
Explore the alluring Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Malta Join Claudia Chan Shaw for a fresh look at China’s early Discover the fascinating Catalan and Cathar cultures in the Discover where Europe and Asia meet, and explore the
through a wealth of art and archaeology, tracing their history 20th century architectural heritage, alongside its 21st century picturesque regions straddling the eastern Pyrenees Mountains spectacular landscapes of the three distinct nations of
from the Neolithic to the Baroque. contemporary art, design and changing culture. of France and Spain, and explore outstanding examples of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, each rich in museums,
Romanesque and Gothic architecture. mosques, monasteries and traditional hospitality.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Wander through Greek theatres and temples in Syracuse • Visit museums and galleries including the China Art Museum • Begin in Toulouse, the thriving capital of France’s Languedoc • Wend your way through changing landscapes, from mountains
and Agrigento, two great centres of the Hellenic world and the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai region, home of Romanesque cathedrals and art and snow-capped peaks to valleys, lakes and deserts
• See masterpieces of art ranging from Greek bronzes to • Stay at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai’s most celebrated • Discover Albi, once a major centre of Catharism, and visit • Enjoy the treasures of Caucasian archaeology, art and culture
Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John the Baptist Art Deco legacy nearby Cathar castles including spectacular Carcassonne in the region’s museums and galleries
• Visit Taormina in Sicily, whose Greco-Roman theatre gazes • Explore the origins of Art Deco in Shanghai’s French Concession • Explore key early Romanesque mountain sites, including • Discover 12th century frescoes in a monastic cave and visit sites
out towards the slopes of Mt Etna apartments, cinemas, hotels and Bund waterfront the Abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa of Neolithic petroglyphs
• Wonder at treasures of Norman-Sicilian art such as the • Visit the intriguing Propaganda Poster Art Centre, a private • Discover the art of leading Catalan artists including Salvador • Wander through Persian palaces and mosques where the
Palatine Chapel in Palermo and Monreale Cathedral collection of over 5,000 Maoist artworks Dalì, Joan Mirò and Antoni Gaudì Caucasus meets the Silk Road
• Explore the unique history of Malta, whose culture blends • Discover contemporary art in Hong Kong, including the • Enjoy three days exploring the island of Mallorca, including its • Visit the region where 8,000 years ago grapes were first
Phoenician, Arab, Norman, Italian and British influences M+ Pavilion and the historic Pedder Building remote mountain villages fermented into wine
Tour Leader – Dr Christopher Allen Tour Leader – Claudia Chan Shaw Tour Leader – Brian Ladd Tour Leader – Liz Gibson
Dr Christopher Allen is an art critic and historian. Claudia Chan Shaw is a vibrant, energetic woman Brian Ladd is President of the Art Gallery Society of Liz Gibson has been professionally involved with
He worked at the Collège de France in Paris and of many talents – fashion designer, television and NSW. He is a specialist in European and Australian the Art Gallery of NSW for many years, as a
the National Art School, and is currently Senior radio presenter, author, public speaker, collector sculpture, and brings a broad knowledge and Senior Co-ordinator of Public Programs, and
Master in Academic Extension at Sydney Grammar and artist. She presents The Dialogue on 89.7fm enthusiasm to the study of art. From 1996 to 2010, currently as Co-ordinator of the World Art Tours
School. The author of several books on Australian Eastside Radio, and was the curator of the Brian led the Public Programs department at the Program. Liz lectures on broad ranging aspects
art, he was art critic of the Financial Review from City of Sydney’s Chinese New Year Festival and Art Gallery of NSW, and has led many successful of art, architecture and cultural history. She is an
2005 to 2008 and since 2008 has been national the co-host and presenter of ABC TV’s Collectors. tours to the USA and Europe, particularly the experienced tour leader, having led many Members’
art critic for The Australian. She has led several successful Art Deco tours to Iberian Peninsula. tours to Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, Central
China, Cuba and New York. Asia and the Caucasus.
“Very patient and tolerant; knowledgeable and enthusiastic about art, history as well “Claudia is an absolute delight. She obviously loves art and makes it a joy for us to “Can’t praise Brian enough, delightful person, great company with a formidable “It is hard to imagine a tour leader being better than Liz. We would love to do another
as languages.” discover it.” knowledge of art and history.” tour with her.”
Laura V. | Persian Paradox 2017 Joanne D. | Art Deco to Art Now – Miami and Cuba 2017 Maureen F. | Art Treasures of Madrid and Andalusia 2017 Pamela C. | A Road Less Travelled 2018
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(clockwise from left) MS Amadeus Provence; Pont St-Bénezet and Palace of the Popes in Avignon;
Vincent Van Gogh, The Starry Night, 1889 (detail) [Public Domain] WikiCommons;
Photo courtesy of Château de Bagnols; Opéra de Lyon; Photo courtesy of Château La Coste
Art, Music and Wine in The South of France Optional pre- and post-tours
INCLUDING FIVE NIGHTS ON THE RHONE RIVER FROM ARLES TO LYON Art of the Côte d’Azur
with Wendy Sharpe, Bernard Ollis, Christopher Lawrence and Peter Bourne | 11–21 September 2019 (11 days) with Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis
08–11 September 2019 (4 days)
Journey through the charming South of France, and cruise Your specialist tour leaders Explore the artistic heritage of France’s enchanting Côte d’Azur,
the muse of artists such as Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse and
up the mighty Rhone River from Arles through Avignon Art Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and discover wonderful collections of
and Tournon-sur-Rhone to the gastronomic capital of Lyon. Wendy Sharpe is one of Australia’s most awarded their masterpieces.
artists. Her awards include The Sulman Prize, The CR1901A
AT A GLANCE: Portia Geach Memorial Award (twice), The Archibald
• Enjoy a five-day luxury cruise along the Rhone on the Prize and many others. She has held over 40 solo Champagne Wine Tour
exhibitions, and has many years’ teaching experience.
MS Amadeus Provence, accompanied by fine wine and with Peter Bourne
world-class music 07–11 September 2019 (5 days)
• Experience Aix-en-Provence through the works of Art Visit the wineries which produce the world’s finest champagne,
including Tattinger, Pol Roger, Bollinger, Charles Heidsieck and
Paul Cézanne and be inspired by Arles, home of Bernard Ollis has held over 50 solo painting Domaine Pommery, and view magnificent works of Mediaeval
exhibitions throughout Australasia and Europe, and Baroque architecture amidst elegant natural landscapes.
Vincent van Gogh and his work is in the permanent collections of most
Australian state and regional galleries. He has taught CR1901B
• Delight in musical performances in Lyon, one of France’s
fine art for over 30 years, including as Director of the
great concert and opera centres National Art School Sydney. Paris Through an Artist’s Eyes
• Enjoy the distinctive cuisine of Southern France, one of with Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis
the culinary leaders of the world Music 21–25 September 2019 (5 days)
A familiar voice on ABC Classic FM, Christopher Explore Paris through an artist’s eyes with Wendy and Bernard,
• Take advantage of two optional pre-tours to Champagne Lawrence has been awarded an International Emmy visiting the Musée d’Art Moderne, the Saint Germain des Prés
and the Côte d’Azur, and two optional post-tours to for Performing Arts and three ARIA Awards, and has district, the Fondation Louis Vuitton and Montmarte, home to
Burgundy and Paris worked as a commentator for Proms telecasts for Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Modigliani and more.
the BBC.
CR1901C
Wine Wines of Burgundy
Universally known as ‘The Wine Man’, Peter Bourne with Peter Bourne
has been involved in the Australasian wine industry for 21–25 September 2019 (5 days)
over 35 years. He has won the Wine Communicator
CR1901 Per person, twin-share from AUD 10.950 of the Year award, is a founding member of the Join Peter to explore the varying terroirs of Burgundy’s finest reds
TOUR Per person, single from AUD 13,950 Gourmet Traveller WINE team and writes for the such as Domaine Bouchard, Domaine Faiveley, Clos de Vougeot,
PRICES Excluding international airfares Qantas Magazine. Olivier Leflaive and Vincent Girardin, and discover the charming
Mediaeval city of Beaune.
CR1901D
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Old Town Market Place in Warsaw, Poland Adare Manor, County Limerick Registan complex, Samarkand Archaeological site of Kourion
Journey Along the Silk Road:
Poland and the Baltics Treasures of the Emerald Isle Uzbekistan Crossroads of Culture
WARSAW, KRAKOW, RIGA, TALLINN AND HELSINKI CASTLES, MANOR HOUSES AND MUSEUMS OF IRELAND TASHKENT, NUKUS, KHIVA, BUKHARA AND SAMARKAND CYPRUS
with Rosamund Bartlett | 21 June – 07 July 2019 (17 days) with Kenneth Park | 21 June – 06 July 2019 (16 days) with Joyce Morgan | 12–29 September 2019 (18 days) with Christopher Allen | 30 Sep – 12 Oct 2019 (13 days)
Discover the great centres of art and architecture in Poland, Explore the romantic manors, castles, landscapes and art of Ireland, Discover the ‘Jewel of Central Asia’, a land of ancient oasis Join art historian Christopher Allen to dig deep into the history
and explore the storied Baltic capitals of Latvia, Estonia and from dynamic Dublin to picturesque Kilkenny and Cork, up citadels on the Silk Road, with distinctive turquoise-tiled of Cyprus, the ‘island of Aphrodite’, through which the wealth of
Finland, centres of the Baroque, Classicism and Art Nouveau. thorough Gaelic Sligo and onwards to the exciting city of Belfast. minarets, mosques and madrassas and a rich tradition of Mediterranean cultures has coursed for more than 8,000 years.
arts and crafts.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Delve into Warsaw, visiting its UNESCO World Heritage-listed • See the Book of Kells in Dublin, kiss the Blarney Stone and tour • Begin and end in the ancient – and modern – Silk Road trading • Explore the fascinating ancient historical sites of Neolithic
old town, royal palaces and superb museums the Waterford Crystal factory city of Tashkent Choirokoitia, Hellensitic Paphos and Salamis (Roman Famagusta)
• Explore Krakow, one of the oldest cities in Poland which served • Stay in Adare Manor, designed by Augustus Pugin, and explore • Visit the renowned Russian avant-garde art collection at Nukus’s • Wonder at richly decorated Crusader churches and castles,
for centuries as the royal capital Sligo in the footsteps of WB Yeats Savitsky Museum and discover Zoroastrian archaeological sites once the strongholds of the Knights Hospitaller
• Discover the architectural riches of Riga, where Gothic churches • Spend a day in coastal Cobh, and discover Gaelic culture in the • Explore the historic oasis citadels of Khiva and Bukhara, • Venture into Northern Cyprus, visiting Bellapais Abbey in the
meet Art Nouveau civic design western port of Galway treasures of traditional architecture and atmosphere village where Lawrence Durrell wrote Bitter Lemons
• Wander through the delightful Mediaeval centre of Tallinn, one • Visit the impressive Titanic Museum in Belfast, regal • Follow the ‘Golden Road to Samarkand’ and discover • Delve into the ancient maritime history of the region in the
of the best-preserved in Europe Hillsborough Castle and magnificent Mount Stewart impressive sites in the capital of Timur’s empire extraordinary Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum
• Visit Helsinki, the elegant Nordic capital of Finnish design and • Enjoy a number of signature stays in historic hotels and delight • Spend two days in Seoul, visiting the Gyeongbok Palace, • Travel through varied landscapes from the dry Mediterranean
modernism in the verdant Irish countryside National Museum and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art coast to the verdant Troödos Mountains of the interior
Tour Leader – Dr Rosamund Bartlett Tour Leader – Kenneth W Park, Tour Leader – Joyce Morgan Tour Leader – Dr Christopher Allen
Dr Rosamund Bartlett is a cultural historian with Kenneth W Park, Irish by descent, works as a Joyce Morgan is a journalist and author of Journeys Dr Christopher Allen is an art critic and historian.
a particular interest in the intersection between freelance lecturer, curator, tour leader, presenter on the Silk Road. She is a former arts editor of He worked at the Collège de France in Paris and
politics, history and the arts. She is the author and fundraiser. His wide-ranging studies include The Sydney Morning Herald and currently its theatre the National Art School, and is currently Senior
of several books, including Wagner and Russia fine arts, history, museum studies, political science, critic. She is a Getty Art Journalism Fellow, and Master in Academic Extension at Sydney Grammar
and Tolstoy: A Russian Life, and has collaborated industrial relations, and international relations, and has travelled widely in Asia, including in Indonesia, School. The author of several books on Australian
with organisations such as the Victoria & Albert he is Curator of Collections at Wesley College East Timor, India, Pakistan, China and Bhutan. art, he was art critic of the Financial Review from
Museum, BBC Radio 3 and the Salzburg Festival. Melbourne. Kenneth leads several international She has led several successful Members’ tours to 2005 to 2008 and since 2008 has been national
She speaks several languages and has accompanied tours a year, living by the motto, ‘Life is a grand tour, Java, Bhutan and China. art critic for The Australian.
tours throughout Europe. so make the most of it’.
“Rosamund was an excellent communicator and led the group sensitively. “Kenneth was knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour. I would happily go on “Joyce is an outstanding leader. So knowledgeable. Such a good companion. Always on “Always amazing. Very knowledgeable and a very pleasant person. Always happy to
Her lectures were comprehensive, and excellent introductions to the subjects.” another tour with Kenneth!” duty looking after the needs of others.” help with any matter.”
Janet G. | Nordic Lights 2017 Margery C. | From Sahara to the Sea 2018 Cathy M. | Bhutan: the Last Himalayan Kingdom 2017 Michael H. | Persian Paradox 2017
Per person, twin-share AUD 11,250
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TOUR Single supplement AUD 2,650 TOUR Single supplement AUD 2,800 TOUR Including international airfares (Economy class) TOUR Single supplement approx. AUD 1,750
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Thomas Cole, The Oxbow, View from Mount Holyoke,
Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (1836)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art [Public Domain] WikiCommons
Ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera) in Puglia Megijima Island © John McBride Decumanus Maximus street with Trajan’s Arch, Timgad
Museums, Mansions and Masterpieces:
Puglia and Southern Italy Setouchi Triennale 2019 Hudson Valley to Boston Into the Sahara: Algeria
BARI TO NAPLES THE ‘ART ISLANDS’ OF THE SETO INLAND SEA NEW YORK TO BOSTON FROM ANCIENT ROME TO THE MODERN MAGHREB
with Steven Miller | 13–25 October 2019 (13 days) with John McBride | 13–24 October 2019 (12 days) with Ron Ramsey | October 2019 (11 days) with Julian Droogan | Late November 2019 (18 days)
In Southern Italy a treasure trove of Roman, Mediaeval and Join Japanophile John McBride AM for a comprehensive visit Gain a new insight into American art, history and architecture Venture to one of the few remaining frontiers of art and
Baroque architecture awaits, replete with spectacular castles, to all 12 islands and one port of the 2019 Setouchi Triennale, as you explore the art collections and mansions of presidents archaeology, and discover a culture weaving together nomadic
ornate churches and expansive art museums. celebrating the creativity of Japanese and international artists. and business tycoons in the Hudson Valley, Boston and Berbers, Ancient Romans, Mediaeval Vandals and Umayyads,
Massachusetts. French colonists and modern Algerians.
AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE: AT A GLANCE:
• Visit the beautiful Romanesque and Byzantine art of Bari, • Visit all 12 ‘art islands’ and one port of the Seto Inland Sea in • In New York, discover the collection of paintings from the • In Algiers, discover a melting pot of Mediterranean history,
and the Baroque architectural gems of Lecce the Setouchi Triennale 19th century ‘Hudson River School’ with delightful sights, aromas and flavours
• Stroll through the charming city of Martina Franca, where • Experience the pleasure of staying in the Benesse complex on • In the Hudson Valley, visit Kykuit Rockefeller Mansion and • Gaze upon peerless Roman ruins showcasing the wealth of
Late Mannerism gives way to the Baroque Naoshima Island contemporary galleries Dia:Beacon and Magazzino Roman North Africa in Constantine and Timgad
• Discover the ceramic tradition of Grottaglie, where fine • Wander through Ritsurin Strolling Gardens, and visit the stone • Visit the FD Roosevelt Presidential Museum in Hyde Park • Immerse yourself in traditional Berber Mozabite culture and
pottery has been produced since the Hellenistic Period sculpture atelier of American-Japanese artist Isamu Noguchi and the house of painter Frederic Edwin Church traditions in the M’Zab Valley at Ghardaïa
• Explore the trulli houses of Alberobello and the sassi caves • Explore the striking landscape of Shodōshima Island and delve • Discover the extensive collections of Boston’s Museum of • Explore the interior of the Sahara in the ancient desert market
of Matera, inhabited until the 1950s into the traditional cultures of the small villages Fine Arts and the palatial Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum towns of Taghit and Timimoun
• Experience the riches of Naples with visits to the Museo di • Cross between the islands of the Inland Sea on a delightful and • Explore Boston’s leading contemporary art destinations such • Discover diverse landscapes from the fertile Mediterranean
Capodimonte and National Archaeological Museum picturesque ferry ride as Mass MOCA, Newbury Street and the ‘SoWa’ district coast to the ethereal beauty of Algeria’s desert heart
Tour Leader – Steven Miller Tour Leader – John McBride Tour Leader – Ron Ramsey Tour Leader – Dr Julian Droogan
Steven Miller is head of the National Art Archive After studying in Japan and Australia, John McBride After three years at the National Gallery of Victoria Dr Julian Droogan is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie
at the Art Gallery of NSW. He has worked in began his career at the Australia-Japan Research and 14 years at the National Gallery of Australia, University specialising in issues of Religion and
commercial and public galleries since the late 1980s Centre, ANU, before joining Ansett Australia to Ron Ramsey was based in Washington DC from Politics and International Studies. He has written
and published widely on art, including the charming establish flights into Osaka, Japan. Later he was 2004 to 2007 as Australia’s Cultural Attaché. He books and papers on archaeology, Asian history
Dogs in Australian Art. He was awarded the NSW Chief Executive of News Corporation Japan. John was Director of Newcastle Art Gallery from 2007 and culture as well as the role of religion in modern
Premier’s History Award in 2006, and has a Masters was made a Member of the Order of Australia to 2014 and is currently Executive Director of the politics. Julian’s tours combine a focus on the art and
degree in theology, as well as qualifications in art for his support of Australia-Japan cultural and Art Gallery Society of NSW. archaeology of a region with a love of its religious,
history and archives. business links, and is a licensed tea master of the artistic and architectural heritage.
Omotesenke School.
“John is the best guide I have had the privilege to travel with. His in-depth knowledge “Ron makes everything look easy. He has a very special knack of making everyone “Julian is an outstanding tour leader. His enthusiasm and knowledge added so much
is astounding.” feel welcome and relaxed.” to the trip.”
Joanne M. | Autumn Colours of Japan 2017 Kim and Margie | Hong Kong Art Week and Guangzhou 2017 Susan N. | Through the Holy Lands: Jordan 2017
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