WEA Course Guide April - July 2024

Why not join WEA Travel on one of our amazing educational & cultural tours? Unlike mass market operators, WEA Travel has over 30 years experience in producing carefully crafted one-off tours to all corners of the world. Join our friendly and knowledgeable tour leaders and like-minded passengers on our unique small group tours. WEA TRAVEL TOURS

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Newcastle & The Hunter Valley 8 Days 11 - 18 September 2024 Fly Qantas non- stop from Adelaide and unpack in your high end, waterfront hotel in the heart of the city. Newcastle is Australia’s second oldest city and has undergone a vibrant urban revival but remains underpinned by its fine historical architecture. Enjoy leisurely daily touring with your historian tour leader, take a lunch cruise on Lake Wallis and enjoy gorgeous Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, Forster and Tuncurry. Ride the historic Richmond Valley Railway and explore quaint townships, and the vineyards and gardens of the famous Hunter Valley. A most popular tour with quality inclusions. Spain & Portugal 21 Days 24 May - 13 June 2024 This carefully crafted tour combines the warmth, distinctive character and cultural treasures of Portugal with those of its exotic neighbour Spain. Savour phenomenal artworks of the grand European masters in Madrid, the exquisite Moorish architecture, gardens and white washed villages of Andalusia, Flamenco, the intoxicating beauty of the Al Hambra and a cruise on the Douro River. Indulging in delicious gastronomic pleasures and staying in stylish hotels, this is a perfect combination of guided exploring and opportunities to relax and immerse yourself at your own pace. Sri Lanka 16 Days 29 Dec 2024 – 13 Jan 2025 Sri Lanka is steeped in a history dating back over 2,000 years and is home to some of the best preserved ancient monuments in all of Asia. Here a centuries old heritage lives on in the culture and daily lives of the Sri Lankan people encompassing a rich tapestry of cultural practices, beliefs and traditional ways of life. Tour the island’s surprising north to discover the beauty, history and cultural richness of this Indian Ocean jewel and its welcoming people. Explore a path less travelled, UNESCO World Heritage sites, old arts and crafts, vibrant bazaars, charming colonial architecture, tea plantations and fabulous cuisine on this niche cultural tour. North East India: In the Shadow of the Himalayas 20 days 05 - 24 October 2024 An unrivalled tour to beautiful Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal, in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas. Bordered by Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal this region is a pure delight with Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, mosques and churches coexisting harmoniously side by side. Explore the genteel hill towns of the British Raj, colonial heritage, Tibetan, Bhutanese and diverse cultures, museums, art and dance, tea plantations, wildlife on safari, colourful bazaars and village life. With good hotels, delicious food and private vehicles, be enchanted in comfort with your experienced leader.

Historic Hobart & Bruny Island 7 Days 12 – 18 February 2025 Tour historic Hobart, the idyllic east coast of Tasmania and breathtaking Bruny Island. Staying in a hotel on the Constitution Dock waterfront. Highlights include a fabulous Bruny Island Wilderness cruise, the Cascade Female Factory a UNESCO designated site of cultural significance, a private tour of opulent Government House and a full day tour along the spectacular Great Eastern Scenic Drive. Explore surprising museums and the legacy of some of our earliest European settlement, including fine Georgian architecture, picturesque villages and convict- built cottages, bridges and churches. Leaf Fall in Japan 19 Days 12 - 30 October 2024 Appreciating the highly revered spectacle of Japan’s magnificent autumn foliage, this sophisticated and delightful journey to the islands of Hokkaido and northern Honshu has been thoughtfully designed to flow with the change of colour a s you travel from north to south. With a perfect balance of exquisite gardens, national parks, boat cruises, cable car rides, breathtaking scenic drives, cultural sights and immersive experiences you bypass the crowds of busy Japan and take a path less travelled. Discover an inspiring wonderland of colour and ancient Japanese grace and culture. nestle alongside colourful harbours. Bosnia Herzegovina reflects an Ottoman culture, ethnic diversity and a sobering history and in neighbouring Montenegro some of the oldest walled enclaves on the Adriatic await with 3,500 year old Budva and ancient Kotor unsurpassed in age and beauty. Ceduna: The Far West Coast & Whale Watching 6 Days 27 August - 01 Sept 2024 Ceduna on SA’s remote and beautiful Far West Coast is the eastern gateway to the famous Nullarbor Plain and the Great Australian Bight. It has a rich indigenous culture and European settlement history and breathtaking National Parks, dunes, cliffs and coastlines are within easy reach. Flying with REX Airlines and staying at the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel enjoy quality food and accommodation as you explore natural phenomena, quirky outback delights and historic ruins. Highlights include a whale, dolphin and sea lion cruise on Fowlers Bay and an oyster cruise in Smoky Bay. Treasures of the Adriatic 21 Days 10 - 30 September 2024 Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unspoiled travel destinations, boasting pristine alps, revered Lake Bled and coastal Venetian heritage. Croatia’s jewels include the magnificent coastlines of Istria and Dalmatia, picture perfect islands and ancient red-rooved towns where Roman amphitheatres, colossal palaces and ruined cities

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UPCOMING TOURS 2025: Register your interest now to receive brochures when released as WEA cultural tours sell quickly. Classic Greece & Turkey Magic of Morocco Uzbekistan – Great Silk Road Darwin, The Top End & Tiwi Islands Sicily, Malta & Southern Italy Along the Murray – SA VIC & NSW Ireland & Scotland

ATAS A11046 * All tour costs include flights and areTwin Share excluding taxes and visas. For brochures, information and to register your interest in any tour please contact WEA Travel Educational and Cultural Tours, 223 Angas Street, Adelaide 5000 8223 1979 wea-sa.com.au tours@wea-sa.com.au

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