Temple World 2014 Alumni Tours

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WElComE to our inspiration-filled annual brochure of alumni tours in 2014. Inside youwill find an array of carefully designed, expert-led small group tours to someof the world’s most intriguing destinations. As ever, we have pulled out all

the stops to create a collection of tours which we hope will excite and inspire – a mixture of old favourites and new itineraries toappeal to new and repeat travellers alike.

WHO WE ARE If you are new to Temple World, you might like to know that it was Temple World, with sister company IMA, who actually pioneeredthe concept of Alumni Travel in Britain, the first being tours for the University of Cambridge in 1992. We are incredibly proud that2014 will mark our 30th anniversary of offering first rate academically based tours.

ABOUT OUR TOURSOur ethos is to provide tours which are exciting, entertaining and above all educational to like-minded discerning travellers fromthe prestigious institutions we represent. All our tours are accompanied by an expert on the country, normally an academic, who isable to add so much more to the destination by introducing the wider aspects of the region, whether archaeological, historical,geographic or political. We keep our group sizes small, and we choose our hotels and lecturers and develop our itineraries withthe utmost thought and care.

WHO ARE THE TOURS FOR?We design our alumni tours especially for graduate and staff members of the specific bodies we represent, together withtheir friends and family. We send this brochure only to selected individuals who have enquired about tours before, so if youhave received your copy you are eligible to travel on any of the tours included here.

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From the Alumni offices of the universities of oxford and Cambridge

November 2013

Dear alumni traveller,

You are warmly invited to join fellow alumni on this fantastic selection of tours in 2014, created for you by Temple World. We are delighted to report that Oxford and Cambridge’s travel programmes are still increasing in popularity every year, allowing us to offer a wider selection of special alumni tours than ever before.

The tours in this brochure offer the chance to experience new destinations in the expert hands of a carefully selected trip scholar, most of whom are current faculty members. Highlights include an exciting tour to Madagascar,accompanied by Dr Matt Friedman, Palaeobiologist at the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, and a new itinerary in the Cape region of South Africa which incorporates the incredibly scenic Garden Route inspringtime, accompanied by the former director of the Cambridge Botanical Gardens, Professor John Parker.

As with all Oxford and Cambridge alumni travel programme tours, your participation will benefit your university, as each booking results in a contribution from Temple World that supports the work of the University through theAlumni Relations Office.

We would like to thank you in advance for your support of the programme.

Best wishes,

Natasha Stein Kara RigbyDeputy Head of Benefits and Services Head of Benefits and ServicesAlumni Office, Alumni OfficeUniversity of Oxford University of Cambridge

ANTARCTICAAFRICAASIA

EUROPESOUTH AMERICA2014 ConTEnTs

2 WELCOME

4 BOTSWANA – In Livingstone’s Footsteps 8 – 18 March

6 TURKEY – Classical sites of Ionia and Caria by land and sea 7 – 21 June

8 GREECE – Jewels of the Dodecanese 21 – 28 June

10 EASTERN TURKEY – Forgotten Kingdoms and Lost Empires 24 June – 4 July

12 FRANCE – Mediaeval Alsace Lorraine by barge 27 June – 3 July

14 MADAGASCAR – The Zoology of a Gondwana Island 17 – 30 August

16 SOUTH AFRICA – Wine, Whales and Wildflowers 21 August – 4 September

18 TURKEY – Cruising the Turquoise Coast of Ancient Caria 20 September – 4 October

20 CRETE & SANTORINI – Out in the Dark Blue Sea 24 September – 2 October

22 ETHIOPIA – The Empire of Aksum and Rock Churches of Lalibela 25 September – 7 October

24 ECUADOR – Galápagos Islands 2 – 13 October

26 TOUR EXTENSIONS – Guided extensions to selected tours

28 TAILOR MADE – Bespoke Private Holidays all over the globe

2015 prEviEW27 ANTARCTICA – Fire & Ice 1 – 16 March 2015

Front cover: Eland Dance – San Rock Art, Charlie Brown Shelter at Bushman’s Kloof, visited on our Cape Tour page 16

CONTACT US:Temple World, 13 The Avenue, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2AL, UKTel: +44 (0) 20 8940 4114 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8332 2456Website: www.templeworld.com Email: [email protected]

HOW TO MAKE A BOOKINGWe advise that you always contact Temple World to check availability of a tour before proceeding. Our knowledgeable staff can alsoanswer any questions you might have. We are often able to hold spaces provisionally on tours until we need the space, when wewill contact you to give you the opportunity to book or release it.

To make a firm booking, please contact us for the relevant booking form. This should be filled in, signed and returned to us withthe deposit indicated on the form. Cheques should be made payable to TEMPLE WORLD.

FINANCIAL PEACE OF MIND Temple World Ltd is bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority with an ATOL (Number 2903), a licence which means that for all toursor tailor-made packages that you book with us containing a flight element, any funds that you pay to us are protected in the eventof a company collapse, and you would receive a refund or help to complete your holiday and get home. The CAA carries outstringent financial checks on us to ensure that we qualify for this licence, and you are covered whenever you purchase a tour ortailor-made holiday with us which contains flights. In addition to this, we also hold International Passenger Protection Insurancewhich covers all other package arrangements made with us (i.e. if you have purchased your own flights, or do not require any, butwe have made your other arrangements). This insurance is underwritten by insurers who are members of the Association of BritishInsurers & Lloyds Syndicates. Our Policy number is 17168.

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In Livingstone’s FootstepsVICTORIA FALLS, CHOBE

AND THE OKAVANGO DELTA

8 – 18 March 2014

“Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” was David Livingstone’sthought upon seeing Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) which he re-named VictoriaFalls. Accompanied by naturalist Grant Truthe, small group safari spends three nights exploringthe Falls and includes a cruise on the Zambezi looking for crocodiles, hippo and elephant. Wealso learn about Zambia’s heritage with a visit to the local Mukuni people. We then cross theZambezi into Botswana to spend two nights at Chobe Safari Lodge. With unique birdlife andgame, these waterways are best navigated by boat, where we look for birds such as nightherons, African skimmers and pygmy geese and mammals such as hippo, buffalo and elephant.Taking a scenic flight to the Okavango Delta and the excellent Moremi Reserve, rated as oneof Africa’s finest game-viewing areas. We stay at Pom Pom Camp where we are poled throughtranquil reeds in a traditional canoe and can track great herds by 4x4. In this area impressiveherds of elephant, sable, giraffe, tsessebe, wildebeest, impala and waterbuck can be found.Lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena are also resident and the birdlife is superb.

“The programme was very good, and Grant Truthe was an excellentguide. We saw both lion and leopard at remarkably close quarter in

addition to a visit to the tent by an elephant during the night” – Mr J Theakstone, Livingstone’s Footsteps 2012

Contact Temple World at 13 The Avenue, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2AL

TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £3350 per person sharing twin/double room, land only. Optional flightsfrom London from £1345 including taxes.INCLUDES: Accommodation in twin ordouble rooms with private bathroom, allexcursions and entrance fees, domesticflights from Kasane to the OkavangoDelta and back to Maun, full board, expertleader. Single supplement on request. NOT INCLUDED: International flights intoLivingstone (Zambia) and home fromMaun (Botswana), travel insurance,drinks, tips to drivers & local guides.Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION:Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is a smalllodge on the banks of the Zambezi.Accommodation is in thatched cottages.All rooms have ensuite bathrooms.Chobe Safari Lodge Situated on thebanks of the Chobe, this is ideal for ChobeSafari Park. Recently renovated, this largerlodge has stunning views of the Chobe River.Pom Pom Camp This superb camp in theMoremi Reserve offers a true Okavangoexperience. Accommodation is in just nineluxury safari tents, all with full ensuitebath rooms, they feature wood furnishingsand decks overlooking a tranquil lagoon.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

EXTENSION TO NXAI PANThis tour can be extended to this uniqueKwando Safari reserve – see page 26.

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08 MAR If you have booked your flightswith Temple World, make your way toHeathrow this afternoon to check in forthe overnight flight to Johannesburg inSouth Africa.

09 MAR Connecting flight to Zambia withlate morning arrival in Livingstone (TempleWorld booked flights). Those making theirown way will join up with the group inLivingstone today. Meet Grant and transferto Waterberry Lodge for 3 nights. TheLodge is in a secluded position on thebanks of the spectacular Zambezi River with wonderful views to the game park on the opposite bank. Overnight atWaterberry Lodge.

10 & 11 MAR With seven luxury cottages,Waterberry Lodge offers excellent levels of service. The lodge is just a short drivefrom Victoria Falls. You will have a dailyexcursion including a visit to the Falls aswell as river cruises. Local historian RobBurrett will give a talk on the fascinatinghistory and pre-history of this part of theZambezi and Victoria Falls, from its royalsettlement and the early mission ofMwandi in the Western Province through to the town of Livingstone on the door step of one of the greatest natural andcultural wonders of the world. There is also an opportunity to learn about the local Mukuni community, the people whom Livingstone met 150 years ago.Overnight at Waterberry Lodge.

12 MAR Road transfer upstream toKazangula and cross the Zambezi intoBotswana by motorboat. Arrive at ChobeSafari Lodge, one of the area’s originallodges, set on the banks of the ChobeRiver in large grounds, with a swimmingpool and launch deck for river cruises. Itoffers spectacular game viewing in ChobeNational Park, known for huge herds ofelephant and for its large herds of Capebuffalo, sable and other antelope andgiraffe. The bird watch ing among thevarious habitats of the National Park isexceptional. Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge.

13 MAR Chobe Safari Lodge overlooksthe Chobe River and activities include a

river cruise through the waterways andflood plains. This offers superb bird-watching opportunities – various species ofheron, several types of egret, Africanskimmers, fish eagles and other waterbirds. There will be game drives by vehiclealong the banks of the river itself. You cantake a sunset cruise whilst viewing Africa’sbig game in the Chobe National Park.Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge.

14 MAR Return to Kasane Airport and flyto Pom Pom in the heart of the OkavangoDelta. The flight includes a scenic pass overthe Chobe River and then across thenorthern Kalahari Desert to the glitteringOkavango Delta. Pom Pom Camp is locatedon Pom Pom Island in a private concessionsituated in the heart of the Delta and onthe head waters of the Xudum river system. An important consideration is that the campis surrounded by water all year round.Accommodation consists of nine luxurysafari tents in true traditional safari style, allwith full en-suite semi open-air bathroomfacilities. The area lies on the westernboundary of the Moremi Game Reserve and offers superb Okavango scenery and a true Okavango wilderness experience.Overnight Pom Pom Lodge.

15 & 16 MAR Moremi Game Reserve is,without doubt, the premier game viewinglocation in Botswana. The group will takemorning and afternoon game drives totrack elephant, buffalo, zebra, tsessebe,giraffe and many other large Africanmammals. Predators are common at PomPom; leopard, cheetah and especiallyprides of lion. Game viewing by mokoros(traditional dug-out canoes) is perfect forbird-watching as the canoes are poledsilently through the reed-fringed water -ways of the delta. Overnight Pom PomLodge.

17 MAR Private flight to over theOkovanga Delta back to Maun. This is theend of the tour and we shall say goodbyeat this point. Those leaving today on a flightbooked with Temple World will connectwith a regional flight to Johannesburg andan overnight flight to London.

18 MAR Those who are taking the TempleWorld flight arrive in London this morning.

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TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl The power of Victoria Falls as

the Zambezi drops 100 metres

l Herds of elephant coming outof the bush to drink at Chobe

l Scenic flight over the Kalahariand the Okavango Delta

l The tranquility of Pom PomCamp in the Moremi Reserve

l The beauty of Delta vegetationand water wilderness

l Taking a mokoro through reedbeds to view birds and game

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARGrant Truthe, Naturalist and BotswanaExpert. Grant was born and raised inBotswana and speaks the local languagefluently. He has a vast knowledge of thecountry and an infectious passion for hissubject.

“Great is Diana of the Ephesians”CLASSICAL SITES OF IONIA AND CARIA

BY LAND AND SEA

7 – 21 June 2014

The Aegean coast of Turkey provides the setting for some of the best preserved sites ofclassical times. After Smyrna and Pergamon we visit Sardis then explore the hot springs ofPamukkale, surrounded by the Roman spa of Hierapolis. We spend time in the MeanderValley visiting the city of Aphrodisias, which has a superb Museum of Roman Sculptures. A highlight of our exploration will be Ephesus, whose commerce at the time of Hadrian rivalledRome. The site is still magnificent, with its marble streets and wealthy villas and a theatrewhich sat 28,000. Having reached the coast we continue as the ancients did – by sea. TheCeramic Gulf is one of the least spoiled areas of the coast – no holiday villages, few hotels ordevelopments, only uninhabited tiny bays in the most sheltered waters in the Mediterranean,overlooked by the high mountains of the north side of the Gulf. We shall cruise from bayto bay, dropping anchor to visit romantic ruins and magnificent remains such as the Cariancities of Euromos and Labranda, little visited by tourists yet beautifully situated with ruralvillages nearby. As with all our Turkish cruises there will be plenty of chances to swim.


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2650 per person sharing aroom/cabin, ground arrangements only.The start point of the tour is Bodrum andthe end point is Marmaris (nearest airportDalaman). Single supplement on request.Optional flights Temple World canarrange group flights from London (minnumbers apply) for approximately £300pp including taxes, using Turkish Airlines. INCLUDES: Hotel/Gulet accommodationin twin/double room/cabin with ensuitebathroom, full board, excursions asdescribed with entrance fees, services oflocal guide and expert trip lecturer.NOT INCLUDED: Flights, airporttransfers, drinks, tips to guides and crew,Turkish Visa, travel insurance.Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION: The hotels we shallbe using for the land portion of the cruiseare four star or special category hotels.We shall be using a superior class guletfor the cruise portion. There are usuallyjust 7 or 8 cabins per gulet, and each onehas full length twin or double beds andan ensuite flush toilet and shower. Guletshave spacious foredecks and a delightfulaft deck with a large shaded dining area.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

WHY NOT EXTEND YOUR VISIT?This tour co-ordinates with our Jewels ofthe Dodecanese cruise of the GreekIslands (see page 8) and a 3-day Istanbulpre-tour (see page 26).

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“[We] found that the whole tour was very well organised and a goodbalance between seeing the sites and also relaxing. Our lecturer…struck agood balance between those who knew more and those who knew less”

– Mr & Mrs Barnard, Alexander’s Path 2012

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07 JUN Our tour starts on arrival in Izmir,Turkey. Welcome dinner. Overnight at afour star hotel (to be advised), Izmir.

08 JUN Morning visit to the 2nd centuryagora of Ancient Smyrna. Continue toBergama and visit the Archaeology museumcontaining the marble sculptures found atPergamon. Visit the ruins of the Red Basilica,dedicated to the Egyptian Gods Serapis andIsis. Overnight Berksoy Otel, Bergama.

09 JUN Visit the site of Pergamon andthe Asklepeion. After lunch we shall driveto Kula, near Sardis, for dinner andovernight at the Villa Estet Bag (availabilitypermitting).

10 JUN Visit Sardis, the capital of the Lydianempire. Under King Croesus it became oneof the great cities of Asia Minor. Thisafternoon, explore Laodicea, the ancientmetropolis of Phrygia Pacatiana. Dinner andovernight Lycus River Hotel in Pamukkale.

11 JUN Visit the classical city of Hierapoliswith extensive Roman remains including theSacred Pool, warmed by hot springs. Thereis an excellent theatre and what is said tobe a Pluto nium. This afternoon there is timeto enjoy the facilities of the spa hotel andthe white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.Dinner and overnight Lycus River Hotel.

12 JUN Visit Aphrodisias, one of the mostimportant archaeological sites in Turkey.Currently being excavated by a team fromNYU, it was famous for its sanctuary ofAphrodite and for its sculpture academy.Afternoon visit to Nysa with Hellenistic andRoman remains. Overnight in the prettyvillage of Sirince at the Kırkınca Houses.

13 JUN Visit Ephesus, home to theTemple of Artemis, one of the sevenwonders of the ancient world. As well asthe famous Celsus Library, there arerenovated Roman houses, comparable inimportance to the villas of Pompeii.Overnight at the Kırkınca Houses in Sirince.

14 JUN Visit to the ancient city of Priene,overlooking the Meander River flood plain.This beautiful site has a well-preserved

theatre and bouleuterion. Later we meetour classic gulet at the harbour of the Greekcity of Iasos. Visit the classical city. Dinnerand overnight on board our gulet.

15 JUN Visit the impressive ruins ofEuromos and Labranda, linked to Milas(Mylasa) by a Sacred Way, of which someparts are still visible. After lunch on boardthe gulet we shall cruise to the pretty villageof Gümüslük, the ancient Dorian colony ofMyndos. Dinner and overnight on board.

16 JUN Cruise past the Greek Island ofKos to Knidos, founded around 360 BC.Visit the site in the afternoon, walking upstreets strewn with archaeological debris.The city was famed in classical times for itscircular temple of Aphrodite, housing the4th century Athenian sculptor Praxiteles’most famous statue, the Aphrodite ofKnidos. Dinner and overnight on board.

17 JUN Cruise along the southern shoresof the Ceramic Gulf, amid the ruggedcoastal mountains of the ResadiyePeninsula, stopping for lunch and a swimat Yedi Adalar (the Seven Islands). Also visitancient Cedrai with its ruined Temple ofApollo and theatre. Dinner and over nighton board anchored in a nearby bay.

18 JUN Early morning cruise to Ören for anexcursion to the Lydian city of Stratonicaeaand the cult site of Lagina, famous for itssanctuary dedicated to the goddessHecate. Dinner and overnight on board.

19 JUN A lazy and relaxing day cruisingand swimming in the multitude of smallbays along the coast. We shall stop atCökertme to explore this pretty village andits waterfront restaurants. Dinner andovernight moored in a nearby bay.

20 JUN Cruise to Bodrum, ancientHalikarnassos, home to the Mausoleum,one of the ancient wonders of the world.The harbour is dominated by a superb15th century crusader castle, which nowhouses the Museum of UnderwaterArchaeology and is well worth a visit (ownexpense). Dinner and overnight on boardin Bodrum Harbour.

21 JUN The tour ends after breakfast.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl The ruins of Hierapolis among

romantic pools at Pammukale

l The complete stadium in theCarian Mountains at Aphrodisias

l The amazing excavations of the‘houses on the slope’ at Ephesus

l The well-preserved Temple ofZeus Lepsynos at Euromos

l Knidos and the famous circularTemple of Aphrodite

l Swimming in the clear watersof the Ceramic Gulf

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARDr Jeremy Paterson studied at Exeter College,Oxford, and at the British School at Rome.For nearly forty years he lectured on AncientHistory at Newcastle University, where hewas also Dean of Arts. His research interestsand publications have covered from Ciceroto Early Christianity and he has travelled andlectured extensively in the classical world.

Jewels of the DodecaneseCRUISING THE GREEK ISLES

BY CLASSIC GULET

21 – 28 June 2014

The islands of the Dodecanese run like a necklace around the Aegean coast of Asia Minor,from Patmos in the north west to Rhodes in the south east. Their proximity to the Ottomancoast of mainland Turkey allowed them to become tax-exempt in the 16th century, thetime of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, hence they became known as the “PrivilegedIslands”. And privileged they are indeed today, isles of great beauty set in the balmy climateof the eastern Mediterranean. Their history goes back beyond the Classical world, andone can imagine Homeric heroes and Odyssean mariners charting their course throughthese lovely waters, from Kos, famed island of Hippocrates, to Nisyros, the volcano said tohouse the legendary giant Polivotis. From here sail to the delightful and unspoiled islandof Tilos, once home to pygmy elephants and on to Symi with its spectacular cycladichouses rising up around its beautiful harbour. Finally we reach the wealthy Island ofRhodes, haunt of the Crusader Knights. Travel aboard a traditionally built Turkish guletfully fitted with modern comforts including proper beds, ensuite bathrooms and spaciouspublic areas including a shaded aft dining area and a sundeck with loungers. The dates of this tour have been chosen to coincide with our two week tour in Turkey.


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2295 per person sharing a cabin,not including flights to and from Turkey.Optional flights from £300 per personincluding taxes, London to Bodrum andDalaman to London. Minimum of 10needed to guarantee group fare.INCLUDES: Full board in double/twinbedded cabins with private toilet/shower,entrance fees, local guides and services ofexpert lecturer.NOT INCLUDED: Flights, travel insurance,drinks, tips to guides and crew.Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION: Our yachts haveeight cabins with twin or double beds,bathroom en suite with flush toilet,shower & wash basin. There is a spacioussaloon bar, shaded quarter deck and sundeck for’ard. The vessels have freezers &fridges, VHF radio & navigation equipmentand full safety equipment. In the natureof travel by sea, it is not always possibleto follow the itinerary exactly. FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

NOTE: Allowance should be made forchanges due to weather.

WHY NOT EXTEND YOUR VISIT?This tour co-ordinates with our Great isDiana of the Ephesians tour ofmainland and coastal Turkey from 7-21June. Temple World is also able toarrange private beach or culturalextensions in Turkey or Greece.

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“Everything in this trip was right. I would recommend it to everybody Iknow. The boats were great fun.” – Mr & Mrs Finn, Turkey October 2013

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21 JUN Our tour starts in Bodrum, Turkey.Those who have arranged travel withTemple World will fly via Istanbul withconnecting flight to Bodrum. After meetingeach other and settling into our cabins weshall have a welcome dinner on the reardeck. Overnight on board in Bodrumharbour.

22 JUN After completing immigrationformalities, we shall cross to the Island ofKos, arriving in Kos town overlooked by afort built by the Crusader Knights of StJohn of Jerusalem. Visit the Aesclepion, a religious and medical centre dating tothe 4th century BC, which was one of the most famous centres of healing in the ancient world and where the physician Hippocrates, of HippocraticOath, practised. There are Hellenistic,Roman and Byzantine remains scatteredaround the town. Dinner and overnighton board in Kos.

23 JUN Cruise south to the volcanicisland of Nisyros and moor in the harbourat Mandraki. A huge cone last erupted in1873 and today tiny white-washed Greekvillages cling to its rim. From Nikia a pathdescends to the crater floor, where there isstill volcanic activity – fumeroles andboiling mud pools. After a visit to thecrater we return to Mandraki, a lovelyharbour with fine white-washed houses.The narrow streets are overlooked by twocastles: the highest, Palaiokastro, is amagnificent 6th-century BC Doric bastionwith thick Cyclopean walls. Below it, theCastle of the Knights contains themonastery of Panagia Spiliani, with itsmuch-venerated icon of the Virgin. Dinnerand overnight on board moored inMandraki.

24 JUN Cruise to the large but sparselyinhabited Greek island of Tilos, mooring inthe picturesque harbour of Livadia. Thereare many Byzantine and Crusader remainson the island and a castle built by theVenetians towers over the town. There is aninteresting paleontological museum in thetown which has the remains of pygmyelephants excavated from the cave ofCharkadio. They survived well into the

Holocene epoch, until possibly less than4000 years ago. Also visit the fortifiedmonastery of St Panteleimon, amidspectacular coastal scenery. Return to theyacht for dinner and overnight on board inLivadia.

25 JUN After breakfast cruise to theisland of Symi and the breathtakingharbour of Gialos. Symi was famous in the19th century for being the centre of thesponge diving industry. The harbour isoverlooked by the lovely town of Chorio,one of the most beautiful in the whole ofthe Greek islands, whose Italian-eramansions built by the sponge barons, someof which are deserted, climb up the slopesabove the anchorage. The stepped streetsand balconied frontages are truly elegant.Afternoon exploring the town. Dinner andovernight on board.

26 JUN Morning cruise to Rhodes, thelargest of the Dodecanese islands, withtime for swimming en route. The city wasoriginally built in the 4th century BC aspart of the new Hellenistic age. In themiddle ages the island became a centrefor the Knights of St John of Jerusalemafter their expulsion from the Holy Land,from 1309 to 1522. The present cityabounds with Hospitaller buildings andother echoes. Today, most of its obviousremains are Crusader. We shall spend theafternoon exploring the old city, much ofwhich is inside the walls of the crusadercastle. There is an excellent museum ofclassical and later antiquities. Dinner andovernight on board in the harbour atRhodes Town.

27 JUN After a final morning at leisure inRhodes we shall cross back into Turkishwaters. Before arriving in Marmaris portthere will be time this afternoon forswimming and relaxing. Marmaris is alively port with souvenir stalls open latefor last minute shopping. Final dinner andovernight on board in Marmaris.

28 JUN Our tour ends after breakfast thismorning when we disembark. Those whohave arranged flights with Temple Worldwill be transferred to Dalaman airport forTurkish Airlines flight via Istanbul toLondon.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl Visiting the Aesclepion of

Hippocrates on Kos

l The dramatic descent into thecrater of the Nisyros volcano

l The absolute serenity of theunspoiled island of Tilos

l Beautiful Symi with its Cycladichouses around the harbour

l The Crusader echoes in the Cityof Rhodes

l The Palace of the GrandMasters of Rhodes

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARProfessor Geoff Horrocks, Professor ofComparative Philology, St John’s College,Cambridge. Professor Horrocks hasaccompanied several successful alumni toursfor Temple World and we are delighted he isjoining us once again.

Eastern TurkeyFORGOTTEN KINGDOMS AND

LOST EMPIRES

24 June – 4 July 2014

Explore eastern Anatolia with its fertile plateaux, stunning lakes and mountains, and thearchitectural legacy of the Urartian, Armenian, Selçuk and Ottoman empires. Beginning inTrabzon on the Black Sea, visit St Sophia with its extraordinary Byzantine frescoes and the4th century Orthodox Monastery of Sümela, clinging to a sheer cliff face. We travel throughErzurum, Turkey’s highest city. Then travel to Kars to explore the lost medieval city of Ani, set amongst stunning scenery scattered with fine churches and monasteries. Continue along the Silk Road to the romantic semi-ruined Ishak Pasa Palace, with wonderful views ofMount Ararat. Descending the scenic road to Lake Van at Tatvan, we explore Selçuk tombsat Ahlat and visit picturesque Akdamar Island with its exquisite tenth century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross. The tour will finish with visits to the ancient Urartian fortress atCavustepe and (if open) the imposing Kurdish castle of Hosap in Guzelsu, once a frontiertown of the Ottoman Empire. The scenery during these last days of stunning Lake Van, the largest sodium carbonate lake in the world, is breath-taking.

“It was the best holiday [we] have had in years. Unlike many of ourfellow travellers this was our first experience of Alumni trips, but it

won’t be our last.” – Mr & Mrs Pope, Cappadocia 2010


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2895 per person sharing a room,ground arrangements only. The startpoint of the tour is Trabzon and the endis Van. Single supplement £420.Optional flights Temple World canarrange group flights from London (minnumbers apply) for approximately £300 ppincluding taxes, using Turkish Airlines.INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation in twinor double bedded rooms with ensuitebathrooms, all excursions with local guidesincluding entrance fees (excep optionalexcursions), full board, expert leader.NOT INCLUDED: Flights, travel insurance,drinks, tips to drivers and guides, TurkishVisa, items of a personal nature.Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION: 3-4 star. We areusing some of the best availableaccommodation throughout this tour,based on our years of experience offeringholidays to this part of the world; howeverin a few places the hotels will be comfort -able but not luxurious and have beenchosen because of their location.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

EXTENSIONS IN TURKEYWe have designed a three night guidedpre-tour in fascinating Istanbul tocoordinate with this tour. One of theworld’s great historical cities, the windingstreets and wailing minarets of oldSultanahmet are beguilingly atmospheric.See page 26 for further details.

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24 JUN We meet today in Trabzon. Weare able to book Turkish Airlines fromLondon via Istanbul for those who need.Dinner and overnight at the Grand ZorluHotel, Trabzon.

25 JUN Depart for St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a13th century church with an extraordinarycollection of Byzantine frescoes. VisitGülbahar Hatun Mosque, Ataturk’s Mansion,Ortahisar Mosque and a Commenidcathedral. Lunch at a seaside restaurant.Afternoon at leisure to explore Trabzon.Overnight Grand Zorlu Hotel.

26 JUN Visit the 4th century SümelaMonastery of the Panaghia. Founded in theyear 386 AD it clings dramatically to asheer cliff face. After lunch travel along theSilk Road through the Zigana Mountains(Pontic Alps) to Karaca Cave, perhaps themost beautiful in Turkey for its colours anddrip-stones. Drive to Erzurum via Bayburt.Overnight Palan Hotel, Erzurum.

27 JUN Visit the Çifte Minaret Medresebuilt as a theological school in the 13thCentury and the Archaeological Museum,if open. The Medrese is being renovatedso alternate visits will be arranged if it isclosed – see our website. After lunch, driveto Kars, with its Belle Epoch buildings.Overnight at the Büyükkale Hotel.

28 JUN Drive to Ani, a ruined medievalArmenian city, once the capital of amediaeval Armenian Kingdom. Impressivefortified walls encircle the ruins of churches,mosques and caravansaries. Visit theCathedral, Citadel, church of Holy Apostlesand St Gregory the Illuminator. Overnightat the Büyükkale Hotel.

29 JUN We drive along the Silk Road toDogubayazit with views of Mount Ararat,over 18,000 feet high. In the afternoonwe will visit the Ishak Pasa Palace, one ofthe most beautiful in the whole of Turkey.Constructed in the 17th-century, thiscomplex is a combination of mosque,fortress and palace. Below you can alsosee the remains of Eski Bayazit, anUrartian City which flourished in 1000 BC.Overnight at the Butik Ertur Hotel.

30 JUN Departure for the medieval city ofAhlat on the shores of Lake Van. Visit the12th century Selçuk monumental tombswith elaborate gravestones, continue toTatvan fortress. Overnight at the NemrutKardelen Hotel, Tatvan.

01 JUL We travel by small boat to thetiny island of Akdamar, picturesquely setjust off Lake Van’s southern shore, to visit the exquisite Church of the Holy Cross.Built between 915-921 by the ArmenianKing Gagik Artsruni, the church hasfabulous relief carvings. The frescoes have recently been sensitively restored.Continue to Van for dinner and overnightat the Tamara Hotel.

02 JUL Visit the nearby Urartian fortressof Sardurihinilli at Çavustepe which wasbuilt by the Urartian King Sarduri as hiscapital in the 8th century BC. Continue tothe imposing medieval castle of Hosap,high on a rock outcrop. Built by a Kurdishruler in the 17th Century, there is an innercastle with prison and dungeon, and anouter castle, once protected with fortytowers, containing thirty dwellings and amosque. (Please note that this castle isbeing renovated and is periodically closedwithout notice. An alternate excursion willbe arranged if we are not able to gainaccess). Dinner and overnight at theTamara Hotel, Van.

03 JUL Morning visit to Van Kalesi, anUrartian fortification situated a few milesfrom the city. Behind are the remains ofthe old city, destroyed by the Ottomansbut nonetheless a haunting place, withcrumbling or restored buildings rising fromthe otherwise cleared ground. If open, weshall also visit the museum which includesmaterial from Toprakkale and otherUrartian sites. If it is not possible to viewthe exhibits there will be free time to shopat the bazaar or take a taxi to walkaround the old city. Farewell dinner andovernight Tamara Hotel, Van.

04 JUL Our tour ends after breakfast.Those who have arranged flights withTemple World will be transferred to theairport for a flight to London via Istanbul.We can arrange private transfers for thosewith their own travel arrangements.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl Visiting the Church of Ayasofia

at Trabzon

l The startling appearance of theSümela Monastery

l The dramatic and spectacularviews of Mount Ararat

l The evocative church ruins ofthe Ani Gorge area

l The Church of the Holy Cross onAkdamar Island

l The remains of the Urartiansites around Lake Van

TRIP LECTURERDr Peter Sarris. Dr Peter Sarris is UniversitySenior Lecturer in Late Roman, Early Medieval,and Byzantine History and a Fellow of TrinityCollege, Cambridge. His research interestsinclude the social and economic context ofJustinian’s reform programme and the rise of Islam.

Mediaeval Alsace LorraineA HOTEL BARGE CRUISE

ALONG TWO HISTORIC CANALS

27 June – 3 July 2014

Travel by hotel barge through the heart of Alsace-Lorraine, where French and German cultureentwine to create one of France’s most enchanting regions, with fabulous scenery andfascinating architecture. The experience is a relaxing mix of local wines, French cuisine andescorted visits to medieval sites.

Our privately chartered barge, Madeleine, has just 12 twin cabins, all with ensuitebathrooms and large windows. Brand new for 2014, yet built to a classic barge design,Madeleine is being decorated with fresh, modern furnishings and bright fabrics, making herone of the most attractive barges in France once launched. The bright lounge and sundeckare lovely places to watch the scenery glide by.

In Lorraine the barge passes through the beautiful scenery of the Vosges Mountains andvia the inclined plane of Arzwiller down into the Zorn valley towards the Rhine. In Strasbourg,we shall visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame, probably one of the finest in Europe, and themedieval riverside district of ‘Petite France’. In the Rhine Valley itself we visit the ‘Hansel andGretel’-style 15th-century town of Riquewihr for a tasting of local Alsace wines and Colmarwith its maze of medieval streets, Renaissance buildings and waterside ‘Little Venice’ area.

“The barge crew were wonderful and the academic standard of thelectures exceptional” – Professor & Mrs Brandon, Provence Barge cruise . 2013


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2550 per person, not includingtransport to and from France.Optional train/flights: Approximately£180 per person. We can book theEurostar from London to Strasbourg viaParis for anyone requiring transport,subject to a minimum of ten to qualifyfor group rates.INCLUDES: Barge accommodation in a twin cabin with ensuite bathroom(shower), all excursions mentioned withlocal guides including entrance fees(except where marked as optional) fullboard, wines with lunch and dinner,expert trip lecturer.NOT INCLUDED: Transport to and fromFrance, travel insurance, drinks other thanincluded wines, tips to crew & localguides, items of a personal nature.Very Important! Those who plan to booktheir own transport should not make anybinding or non-refundable arrangementsuntil their place has been confirmed inwriting on the tour and Temple Worldhas confirmed that it is a guaranteeddeparture. Access to the barge is from5pm on 27 June and disembarkation timeon 3 July is 10am.ACCOMMODATION: We shall be usinga first class hotel barge for this tour,called Madeleine. She has 12 twin cabins,all with ensuite bathrooms (shower) andlarge windows. Brand new in 2014, shehas bright, up to date décor and will beone of the most stylish barges of her sizeoperating in France. On the upper deckthere is a large light-filled salon withpicture windows, as well as therestaurant, bar and sun deck.FITNESS LEVEL: Easy/Moderate. Call usor see our website for more details.

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27 JUN Our tour starts in Strasbourg.Those who would like Temple World toarrange their travel from London will eitherbe taking the Eurostar from St Pancras (viaParis) or flying to Basel airport. Meeting atStrasbourg rail station, we shall betransferred to the village of Xouaxange inLorraine where we are welcomed aboardand will meet the crew. Following thewelcome drink and orientation we will havetime to freshen up before our first dinneron board the Madeleine.

28 JUN We begin a morning cruisethrough Lorraine. We pass through twotunnels under the peak of the VosgesMountains, after which we will take thecoach for a drive to Sarrebourg and visit thechapel of the Cordelieres where we can seethe stained glass window created by MarcChagall. The afternoon cruise passesthrough the regional park of Lorraine, anature reserve with numerous lakes andvast areas of woodland before reachingthe inclined plane at Arzwiller, a counter -balanced barge lift which lowers us downnearly 150 feet to the Marne to Rhine Canal.We enter the steep-sided valley of theRiver Zorn and moor at Lutzelbourg.

29 JUN There will be time to explore thiscanal-side city before we set off for a cruiseto Saverne. There are excellent walks anda hike up to the ruins of the Chateau deLutzelbourg. Perched on a rocky, red sand -stone spur, the ruins of the castle majesticallydominate the village down in the Zornvalley. This afternoon there is an optionalguided tour of Saverne. The Grand Ruewith its unicorn fountain (the symbol of thecity); the Katz house, adorned with carvedtimbers; Notre Dame Church with its 12thCentury steeple and the Recollets Monasteryfounded in the 14th Century. Overnight onboard in Saverne.

30 JUN We begin cruising after breakfast.Alsace is the heart of the French beer-brewing industry, and we will visit a smalllocal brewer to sample some deliciousAlsatian Beer. This day provides us withexcellent opportunities for walking andcycling (perhaps diverting to a bier stube toappreciate the product of a local brewery).

A visit to the ruined 11th-century châteauof Haut-Barr offers magnificent views ofthe Plain of Alsace. Later, a delightfulafternoon cruise brings us to the smalltown of Waltenheim.

01 JUL Cruise from Waltenheim.There is anopportunity to walk between locks on thetow path. After lunch we reach Strasbourgwhere we will disembark for a guidedwalking tour of the principal sights withits cobbled streets and timbered houses.The unique beauty of picturesque ‘petiteFrance’ riverside district is magnificent. Theremarkable cathedral of Notre Dame, whoseconstruction spread over five centuries fromthe Romanesque choir to the flamboyantgothic spire, is a highlight. There will befree time to explore a little on your own,and it would be worthwhile visiting nearbyMuseé Oeuvre de Notre Dame which hasan excellent collection of medieval andRenaissance art (own expense).

02 JUL We cruise this morning through theheart of Strasbourg. We pass the ultra-modernbuildings of the European Parliament beforeleaving the city to the south along the peacefulCanal du Rhône au Rhin. Later we join ourcoach for a tour to Colmar to include lunchat a local restaurant. Colmar is renownedfor its medieval and Renaissance buildings,13th-century collegiate church, and thewaterside Little Venice district. You willalso have free time and may wish to makean optional visit the Unterlinden Museumwith the ‘Isenheim Altarpiece’. Return to thebarge along the famous ‘Route Des Vins’ asmall road running at the base of the foot -hills of the Vosges Mountains through thefamous vineyards of Alsace. Pause in'chocolate box' picturesque MedievalRiquewihr for a tasting of local vintagesbefore continuing to Madeleine.

03 JUL Leave the Madeleine after breakfastfor the transfer back to Strasbourg Station,where our tour ends. Those who havearranged transport with Temple World willtake the train and Eurostar back to London(or flight from Basel).

NOTE: For operational reasons, includingweather and canal conditions, thisitinerary may be changed slightly at late notice or reversed.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl Traversing the of Canal d’Alsace

in the comfort of Madeleine

l The excitement of negotiatingthe barge lift at Arzwiller

l The Cathedral of Notre Dame,Strasbourg and its architecture

l The Isenheim altarpiece in theUnterlinden Museum

l The sheer beauty of Colmar’sRenaissance buildings

l The preservation of Riquewihr’sromantic mediaeval streets

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARDr Rowena E Archer, Lecturer in MedievalHistory, University of Oxford.

Magical MadagascarTHE ZOOLOGY AND BOTANYOF A GONDWANA ISLAND

17 – 30 August 2014

Uninhabited by man until 2,000 years ago, 80% of Madagascar’s species are endemic,making it possible to witness what happens when an isolated island is left to evolve for 70million years. A host of protected reserves and rainforests contain amazingly diverse wildlife,from impish ringtailed lemurs and ‘dancing’ sifakas to brightly-coloured chameleons, frogsand butterflies. Madagascar is one of the world’s ten biodiversity hotspots and six of theworld’s eight species of Baobab tree (Adansonia) are endemic to the island. It’s also a treasure trove for palaeontologists, with a fossil record creating a ‘time capsule’

for today’s scientists to examine the island’s role in the tectonic history of the SouthernHemisphere. Bird lovers will find an array in each new habitat, with the crested coua andimpressive helmet vanga to be found amongst the six endemic families of birds and morethan 70 species of singing birds and parrots. Madagascar also boasts superb unspoiledwhite sand beaches fronting its Indian Ocean coastline, with a large barrier reef andhundreds of off-shore islands. Private extensions to Indian Ocean beach resorts such as the marvellous Anjajavy, a Relais & Chateau property, are available after the main tour.

“My mind is still full of baobabs, camouflaged chameleons, leaf-tailedgeckos... We had the most fantastic trip and I want to thank you for

arranging such a fascinating itinerary.”– ND, Madagascar 2011


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £3190 per person, not includingflights to and from Madagascar.Optional flights approximately £750 perperson including taxes, using Air Francefrom London. Single supplement £675.INCLUDES: Domestic flights in Madagascar,hotel accommodation in twin or doublebedded rooms with ensuite bathroomthroughout, all excursions with localguides including entrance fees, full board(except Day 1 where meals are at ownexpense), expert leader.NOT INCLUDED: International flights,meals on Day 1 (17 August), travelinsurance, drinks, tips to drivers & localguides, items of a personal nature. Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION: 3-4 star. Madagascaris a developing country and its tourisminfrastructure is weak. We use the bestavailable hotels in this tour, which meansthat we shall be staying in 3 and 4 starhotels. All rooms have private ensuitebathrooms. Food is generally very good. FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate/Active. It’sessential to keep up with the pace of thegroup. Paths in the rainforest at Ranoma -fama are well laid out but the steepness ofsome trails is a challenge. Call us or seeour website for more details.

LUXURY BEACH EXTENSIONSAsk us for a quote for a stay at Anjajavy,a Relais and Chateau resort aboundingwith wildlife, or Constance LodgeTsarabanjina, an exclusive private island.

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17 AUG Meet in Antananarivo. Dinnerand overnight at the Relais des Plateaux.

18 AUG Drive to the fainforest area ofPerinet through the scenic high plateau.Time permitting, we will have our first walkin the forest when we arrive. Check intoVakona Lodge for dinner and overnight.

19 AUG The Andasibe-Mantadia NationalPark is a pristine rainforest reserve. Thereare 11 species of lemur here. Full daylooking for lemurs, reptiles and rareendemic birds. Overnight Vakona Lodge.

20 AUG Full day in Andasibe, famed for itspopulation of Indri, Madagascar’s largestlemur. Others include the bamboo and thebrown lemur as well as a number of rain -forest birds. A night stroll in search ofchameleons. Overnight Vakona Lodge.

21 AUG Drive to Antsirabe, known for itsmultitude of local craft workshops makingdelicate lacework and model bicycles. Dinnerand overnight at the Royal Palace Hotel.

22 AUG Drive to the Ranomafana NationalPark, one of Madagascar’s top wildlifehotspots. Check in at the Setam Lodge for two nights. The 12 resident lemurspecies include all 3 bamboo lemurs, thestriking Milne-Edward’s diadem and therobust black and white ruffed lemur.Dinner and overnight at Setam Lodge.

23 AUG Full day in Ranomafana NationalPark with an excellent network of walkingtrails. Expect to see red-fronted brownlemurs, red-bellied lemurs and the shy greybamboo lemur. Ranomafana is superb forbirders with many endemics occurring suchas brown mesite, blue coua and the velvetasity. Ranomafana has a variety of geckoes,chameleons, skinks and frogs. The floraldiversity is bewildering, with numerousspecies of palm, bamboo and orchidthriving here. Overnight Setam Lodge.

24 AUG Drive to Isalo via Ambalavao. Westop to visit Anja park, known for its iconicring-tailed lemurs. We then drive acrossthe desolate central southern interior wherewe see ruiniforme rock formations. Check

into the lovely Jardin du Roy for dinner andan overnight stop.

25 AUG Explore Isalo National Park, a drymassif of sandstone with a fascinating plantcommunity including some very localisedspecies of palm, aloe and the ‘elephant’sfoot’ pachypodiums, which flourish on therock faces. With luck, some ringtail lemursor Verreaux’s sifakas may be seen in thedense vegetation lining the canyon streams.Dinner and overnight Jardin du Roy.

26 AUG Drive to Ifaty, a fishing village onthe Indian Ocean, stopping at the drydeciduous forest at Zombitse. Passing bysome impressive baobabs (Adansonia zaand A. grandidieri) we continue to Tulearand drive north through spiny forests.Check in for a two night stay at LeParadisier, built above Ifaty’s beach. Herethe rooms all overlook the water andspiny forest plants line the pathways.Dinner and overnight at Le Paradisier.

27 AUG We explore the Reniala BotanicalGarden. With a spiny forest are two speciesof baobab and the other drought resistantplants such as Pachypodiums, Moringas,Hildergardia and Delonix. There are orchidsas well as aloe and commiphora. Birding issuperb with long-tailed ground-rollers,Lafresnaye’s vangas, sub-desert mesites,running couas and Archbold’s Newtonia.The remainder of the day is at leisure toenjoy time at the beach. Dinner andovernight at Le Paradisier.

28 AUG After a leisurely morning, driveto Tulear airport for a flight toAntananarivo. Transfer to the PalissandreHotel for dinner and overnight.

29 AUG Full day exploration of Antanan -a rivo, including the UNESCO heritagelisted Royal Hill of Ambohimanga. Alsovisit the wonderful craft market which hasbeautiful fossil specimens for sale as wellas baskets, woodcrafts and of coursevanilla pods. There will be a final dinnertogether before the tour ends. Thosetaking our flights will travel to the airportfor the Air France over night service to Paris.

30 AUG Those flying Air France to Londonwill arrive today.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl The haunting call of the indris

in the Rain Forest

l Getting close to lemurs at LemurIsland, Andasibe

l Seeing Milne Edwards diademat Ranomafana National Park

l The remarkable granite sceneryaround Ambalavao

l The mighty baobabs of thesouth western lowlands

l A walk through the spinyforest at Raniala

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARDr Matt Friedman, Lecturer in Palaeobiology,Department of Earth Sciences, University ofOxford and tutor at St Hugh’s College. Mattis also a council member of the Palaeonto -graphical Society and Research Associate ofthe American Museum of Natural History.

Wine, Whales and WildflowersCAPE TOWN AND THE GARDEN ROUTE

IN SPRINGTIME

21 August – 4 September 2014

We are delighted to include the Garden Route in our perennially popular itinerary. The Capeof Good Hope is the Mediterranean of the Southern Hemisphere – balmy weather, blue seas,fine wines and spectacular scenery, including carpets of indigenous wildflowers. Cape Townis Africa’s jewel and, as well as Table Mountain, we visit the Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden andBoulders Beach with its colonies of penguins. We also explore Cape Point, known for its richfauna and flora. Travelling to Clanwilliam we explore the Cedarberg Mountains and the worldfamous Fynbos Biome, home to a profusion of plants and flowers made up of ericoids,proteiods and restioids. We learn about the Cape’s world-class wines with a two night stay inthe Cape’s wine region, then travel to Oudshoorn in the Klein Karoo. We descend to Knysnaenroute to Plettenberg Bay, jewel of the Garden Route. From our base we explore TsitsikammaNational Park where the temperate forest and fynbos roll down to the sea in a verdant carpet,and go in search of southern right whales seen from the shore. Bird-watchers will also findthis tour a delight, as the Garden Route offers a diverse range of habitats and is home toapproximately 300 species of birds with close to 30 species endemic to the Southern Cape.


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £3195 not including flightsOptional flights from £1050 per personincluding taxes, London to Cape Townand George to London. Minimum of 10needed to guarantee group fare.INCLUDES: Twin/double bedded roomswith private wc, full board, all excursionsmentioned with local guides, entrance fees,expert leader. Single supplement TBA.NOT INCLUDED: Flights to and fromSouth Africa to join the tour, airporttransfer in Cape Town, travel insurance,drinks, optional excursions, tips todrivers/guides.Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION: The various hotelsand lodges have been carefully selectedand are mainly boutique, 4 star properties.See our website for hotel descriptions.Please note that we may need to make a substitution for a similar hotel forlogistical reasons.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

EXTEND YOUR TOURThe possibilities to extend your stay arevirtually endless in this region. For many,the perfect end to the tour is to continueto Port Elizabeth and spend 2-3 nights ina Big 5 Game Reserve nearby. There aresome world-class lodges to stay at suchas 5 star Shamwari and 4 star Amakhalawhich has a variety of lodges to suitmost budgets. Best of all, these reservesare Malaria free.

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“I have travelled on many tours but this was the best I have ever beenon. It had the correct balance of scenery and history, architecture andfood. Many thanks for a wonderful trip” – Richard Hardman, Morocco 2011

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21 AUG Those taking Temple World’sgroup flights check in at Heathrow for anover night flight to Cape Town.

22 AUG The tour starts today in CapeTown. Check in at Winchester Mansionsfrom 2pm. Enjoy a welcome dinner withthe group. Overnight Winchester Mansions.

23 AUG Visit the Botanical Gardens atKirsten bosch and on to Groot Constantia,a beautiful Cape Dutch manor house andvineyard. Drive via Hout Bay, Kloof Nekand breathtaking views at Signal Hill.Overnight Winchester Mansions.

24 AUG Full day visiting the dramaticscenery at Cape Point Reserve, Africa’s mostsouth-westerly point where the Atlantic andIndian Oceans meet. Also visit picturesqueBoulder Beach to see its colony of Africanpenguins. Overnight Winchester Mansions.

25 AUG Morning exploring TableMountain National Park with its endemicFynbos vegetation including Proteas, Ericasand Restios. Ascend to the top of themountain by cable car to see themagnificent views (weather permitting).Overnight at Winchester Mansions.

26 AUG Drive north to the Cape Dutchsettlement of Clanwilliam at the foot of the Cederburg Mountains, visiting RamskopWild Flower Reserve, famed for its profusionof spring wild flowers, en route. Overnight at the luxurious Bushman’sKloof Wilder ness Reserve.

27 AUG Morning game drive/flower walk/rock art tour at Bushman’s Kloof beforetravelling onwards to the Cape wine regionto visit Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek,South Africa’s gastronomic capital. Stay atthe Devon Valley Hotel outside Stellenbosch.

28 AUG Full day tour in the wine-lands tolearn about the history, architecture andwines. We have a demonstration on wine-making before visiting the most renownedcellars for tastings. Overnight Stellenbosch.

29 AUG Long but scenic drive today toOudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, once the

epicentre of the Victorian ostrich-featherindustry. Stay at Buffelsdrift game lodge,over looking a waterhole popular withgame. There is an optional game drive inan open sided 4x4 in search of elephant,rhino, giraffe and buffalo.

30 AUG Up early today to watch wildmeer kats as they emerge from theirburrows. Afterwards, visit the Cango Caveswith superb dripstone caverns and vasthalls. Return to Buffelsdrift for free time torelax or undertake an activity such asfeeding their three orphaned Africanelephants (extra charge applies). Dinnerand overnight at Buffelsdrift.

31 AUG Today we descend to the coastvia the breathtaking Outeniqua MountainPass. From here a vast forest extends alongthe coast, made up of tropical andafromontane trees such as Ironwood,Stinkwood, Cape Holly and OuteniquaYellowood. Continuing along the stunningcoastline we reach Plettenberg Bay, jewelof the Garden Route. Check into TheRobberg Beach Lodge, for overnight.

01 SEP Full day exploring the coastincluding dramatic Storms River Mouth.Part of the Tsitsikamma section of theGarden Route National Park, here thetemperate high forest and fynbos rolldown to the sea in an unspoilt verdantcarpet. There are several walks of varyingdurations available. We also hope to stopin Nature’s Valley, arguably the mostbeautiful spot along the Garden Route.Overnight at the Robberg Beach Lodge.

02 SEP Today we go in search of southernright whales, seals and bottlenose dolphinsalong the Robberg Peninsula. Afternoonat leisure to enjoy the area’s beaches andmarkets, or an exciting activity bookablelocally such as sea kayaking. Overnight atthe Robberg Beach Lodge.

03 SEP After breakfast, transfer to GeorgeAirport, where our tour ends. Those whohave purchased flights with Temple Worldwill be flying back to London overnight viaCape Town or Johannesburg.

04 SEP Those booking TW flights andarrive this morning.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl Visiting the Botanical Gardens

at Kirstenbosch

l Seeing the profusion of springflowers at Ramskop Reserve

l The astonishing rock art of theCedarberg at Bushman’s Kloof

l The Tsitsikama Forest nearStorms River Mouth

l Watching the meerkats of theSwartberg Mountains

l Seeing the southern rightwhales near Plettenberg Bay

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARProfessor John Parker was director of theCambridge University Botanic Gardens formany years. Professor Parker is a botanistand evolutionary theorist by training with a keen side interest in birds. He has a love for South Africa and its wine, sceneryand history, and this is his second timeaccompanying a tour to South Africa forTemple World.

The Turquoise CoastCRUISING THE SHORES OF ANCIENT CARIA

20 September – 4 October 2014

In ancient Caria, Turkey, the scenery and sea views are surpassed only by the magnificenceof the ruined cities. We set off in the shadow of the crusader castle at Bodrum, ancientHalicarnassus, and cruise to classical Knidos. Set majestically above its two harbours it wasonce home to the scandalous naked statue of Aphrodite. We find evidence of the Doriansettlement of Asia Minor at Kasara and in eastern Caria through the reed-fringed shallowsof the Dalyan River lies the city of Caunos, with its famous rock-cut royal tombs. Beyond,discover the remains of Lydae and Arymaxa overlooking the Bay of Fethiye, and at themountain cities of Pinara and Kadyanda the views from the ruins are spectacular. Manypreviously un-noted Byzantine remains, especially those on Gemiler, tell of the birth of theearly Christian Church and its final demise under the advance of Islam in this area.

As always we shall travel in comfort aboard classic Turkish yachts with en-suite cabinsand our own Turkish chef. There is plenty of time for swimming in the warm, azure watersof the Mediterranean as we moor in quiet inlets and bays.


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2695 per person sharing acabin, not including flights from London.Optional flights from £300 per personincluding taxes, London to Bodrum andDalaman to London. Minimum of 10needed to guarantee group fare.INCLUDES: Full board in double/twinbedded cabins with private toilet/shower,all excursions including entrance fees,local guides and services of expert lecturerNOT INCLUDED: Flights, Turkish visa, travelinsurance, drinks, tips to crew and drivers. Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place isconfirmed by Temple World AND thedeparture is confirmed as guaranteed.Contact us to find out how to meet thegroup.ACCOMMODATION: Our yachts haveeight cabins with twin or double beds,bathroom en suite with flush toilet,shower and wash basin. There is aspacious saloon bar, shaded quarter deckand sun deck for’ard. The vessels havefreezers and fridges, VHF radio &navigation equipment and full safetyequipment.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

NOTE: Itinerary may be changed atshort notice due to weather or otherconditions out of our control, but everyeffort will be made to adhere to theitinerary published.

EXTENSIONS IN TURKEYWe have designed a 3 night guided pre-tour to Istanbul, one of the world’s greathistoric cities, to coordinate with thistour. See page 26 for more details.

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“I want to say how much I enjoyed the cruise. It took me to all sorts ofplaces I would not easily have got to otherwise. I am left with many rich

experiences to draw on.” – Mr L Slade, Alexander’s Path 2013

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20 SEP Meet today in Bodrum from 4pm.Temple World can arrange flights fromLondon using Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.Welcome dinner on board in vibrantBodrum harbour.

21 SEP Visit the remains of ancientHalicarnassos, including the theatre andthe site of Mausalus' famous tomb. Thereis a wonderful museum of UnderwaterArchaeology in the harbour side Castle ofthe Knights of St John. Afternoon cruiseto a nearby bay for overnight.

22 SEP Cruise south across the CeramicGulf to the Classical site of Knidos to moorin the ancient harbour. Afternoon sitevisit, including the Hellenistic theatre andthe temple of Aphrodite Euploia whichonce housed the famous nude statue byPraxitales. Overnight in Knidos harbour.

23 SEP Time at leisure to revisit the site orrelax and swim. There are some uphill hikesfor the energetic to the upper theatre andworkshops. After lunch, cruise along thecoast to Datça for a walk to see the remainsof Old Knidos. Overnight moored in Datçaharbour.

24 SEP Cruise to the beautiful woodedinlet of Selimiye with time to explore.Afternoon cruise along the peninsula,stopping at the Greek Orthodox churchon Kamariye Island, abandoned after theexchange of population in 1923.Overnight moored in a bay.

25 SEP Walk across the Loryma Peninsulathrough the ancient ruins of Kasara, thencruise into the ancient harbour. Afternoonvisit to the magnificent Rhodian shorefort, which preserves some of the finestHellenistic masonry in the Mediterranean.Overnight moored in Loryma.

26 SEP Cruise along the mountainousshores of eastern Caria to the tiny cove ofÇiftlik with its Byzantine church andsettlement. Afternoon cruise across theBay of Marmaris to the cove of Ekincik fordinner and overnight on board.

27 SEP From Ekincik we take a river boat

up the Dalyan river to visit the Roman cityof Kaunos with its well-preserved theatreand vast bath complex. Continue up-riverto view the spectacular 4th century rock-cuttemple tombs of the Carian kings. Cruiseto the cove of Ağaliman for overnight.28 SEP Morning walk up a Hellenisticpackway to the Agora of ancient Lydae,with two Roman mausolea overlookingthe bay of Fethiye. For those that wish, a further two hour walk brings us to the haunting remains of Arymaxa withoutstanding views. Moor in the beautifulinlet of Camlıkȍy for overnight.29 SEP Cruise to Gemiler, the oncethriving town of St Nicholas. Time forswimming before visiting the island, with its outstanding vaulted processionalway. A visit to this former monasticcommunity conjures up the majesty ofhigh Byzantium. Overnight moored atGemiler.

30 SEP Morning cruise across the bay to Fethiye with time to swim. Afternoonvisit to the lovely city of Pinara in themountains above the Esensçay Valley. The Hellenistic theatre is especiallyevocative and the setting exquisite.Overnight on board in Fethiye harbour.

01 OCT Visit the mountain city ofKadyanda. The remains can be seen undershady pine trees with breath-taking views.After lunch, we will move into a bay forswimming and overnight.

02 OCT Return to Fethiye to visit thesplendid rock-cut tomb of Amyntas which dominates the town, once ancientTelmessos. Time to visit the museum andfor shopping. Overnight in a bay.

03 OCT A morning for swimming andrelaxing among the many quiet inlets andislands of Fethiye Bay before arriving atGöcek for our last evening. Overnight inGöcek Marina.

04 OCT Tour ends after breakfast. Thosewho have booked flights with TempleWorld will be transferred to Dalamanairport (20-30 minute drive) for flights toLondon via Istanbul.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl Bodrum Underwater Museum

in the Crusader Castle

l The Classical city of Knidos,with its temple of Aphrodite

l A walk through the classicallandscape of Kasara

l Travelling the Dalyan River tothe remarkable site of Caunos

l The unspolit mountain city ofCadyanda

l Swimming in the crystal clearwaters of the Turquoise Coast

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARDr Alfonso Moreno, Fellow of MagdalenCollege, Oxford and lecturer in Ancient History.

“Out in the Dark Blue Sea therelies the Island of Crete” – HOMER

MINOAN CRETE AND SANTORINI


Island of myth and legend, Crete can claim to be home to the oldest civilization in Europe –the Bronze Age Minoans who left remnants here around 4000 years ago. Their sophisticatedand artistic civilization came to an end around 1450 BC, leaving fascinating remains includingfigurines and frescoes, whilst subsequent invaders from the Myceneans, Dorians and Romansto the more recent Arabs and Venetians have also left a wonderful architectural legacy on this beautiful island. We shall stay at Chania, with its lovely Venetian harbour andlighthouse, and Heraklion with its medieval city centre. The impressive palaces of Knossos(now reconstructed) and Malia show the Minoan’s building ingenuity, and even simplerdwellings on the island show evidence of sewage systems, running water and even centralheating, over 1000 years before these were used elsewhere in Greece. To complete theMinoan picture we shall visit the stunning island of Santorini, mooted as a likely location for the lost city of Atlantis mentioned by Plato. Here, recent excavations have unearthed the Minoan town of Akrotiri buried under layers of ash.

“Another enjoyable and successful trip – please pass on our thanks to all concerned. Where shall we go next year?”

– Mr & Mrs Owen, Egypt Uncovered 2013


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2195 per person, ground only.Optional flights approximately £280 per person including taxes, althoughbecause we will be using Easyjet we willbe unable to block book these and priceswill depend on the fare at the time ofbooking. Although we do not usually uselow-cost airlines, in this instance Easyjethas some of the only direct routes andthe best flight times so we recommendthis option.INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation in atwin or double bedded room with ensuitebathroom, all excursions with local guidesincluding entrance fees (except optionalexcursions if mentioned), full board,expert leader.NOT INCLUDED: Flights, airport transfers,travel insurance, drinks, tips to drivers &local guides.Very Important! Those who plan to booktheir own flights should not make anybinding or non-refundable arrange mentsuntil their place has been confirmed inwriting on the tour and Temple Worldhas confirmed that it is a guaranteeddeparture. Contact us to find out moreabout how to meet the group locally.ACCOMMODATION: We shall be usinggood to superior hotels for this tour.Please see our website for full details.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

EXTEND YOUR TOURWe can arrange accommodation with or without guiding throughout Greece.Those who choose to fly with Olympic via Athens may like to stop off for a few nights to explore the excellent newAcropolis museum. Call us for a quote.

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TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl Visits to the Minoan palaces at

Phaistos and Mallia

l The mediaeval frescoes at theVarsameno Monastery

l Seeing the wondrous volcanicscenery of Santorini

l The extraordinary remains atthe Minoan site of Akrotiri

l Visiting the partially restoredthe Palace of Knossos

l Seeing Europe’s first writing –the Linear B tablets at Heraklion

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARDr Lisa Bendall is Lecturer in Aegean Pre-History at Keble College, University of Oxford.She lectures on Minoan Crete and her courseon Linear B is one of the only dedicatedcourses on the subject in the world.

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24 SEP Our tour starts in Chania, Crete.See the flights section of our website fordetails of how to get to Chania, which hasan international airport served by Easyjetand Thomas Cook. Overnight Chania.

25 SEP Visit the remains of the ancient cityof Aptera, set above the harbour of Souda.A monastery was built on the site in the12th century. Afternoon is at leisure toexplore the port town of Chania, with itsbeautiful Venetian mansions and maze ofalleys in the Old Town. Overnight Chania.

26 SEP Drive to the south of the island toPhaestos and Agia Triada. Phaestos was thesecond most important Minoan palace cityafter Knossos. The layout of the palace issimilar to Knossos, with rooms arrangedaround a central court. The Phaestos Disc(now in the Heraklion ArchaeologicalMuseum) was found here, containing so faruntranslatable Minoan logograms. We alsovisit the small Minoan palace at Agia Triada,where excavations have produced thelargest archive of Linear A tablets in Crete.This afternoon we explore Gortyn. Althoughunimportant in Minoan times, Gortyndisplaced Phaestus as the dominant city inthe region and the Romans made it theadministrative capital of Crete. Drive toHeraklion for dinner and overnight.

27 SEP Visit the Historical Museum ofCrete, with exhibits highlighting the art andhistory of Crete from the 4th Century ADonwards, including ceramics, sculptures,coins, icons and two paintings by El Greco,born in Crete. Travel to Varsamon eroMonastery in the village of Vorizia, knownfor the Venetian church of St Fanourioswith spectacular 14th and 15th Centuryfrescoes. Not normally open to the public,we have permission to see inside. Returnto Heraklion for overnight.

28 SEP A 2 hour catamaran trip brings usto the island of Santorini, classical Thera.The island is the site of one of the largestvolcanic events in history, occurring at theheight of the Minoan civilization around1600 BC. The catastrophic eruptiondevastated the island, including the Minoansettlement at Akrotiri, and probably

contributed to the collapse of the Minoancivilization on Crete. Remarkably wellpreserved remains were discovered here –buildings, drainage systems, frescoes,pottery and furniture. Also visit theMuseum of Prehistoric Thira where manyMinoan artefacts from Akrotiri are displayed.This afternoon we take the ferry back toHeraklion for dinner and overnight.

29 SEP We visit the Bronze Age site ofKnossos, the largest on Crete. As well asroyal apartments, adorned with stunningfrescoes, there is a labyrinth ine series ofcorridors and interconnected rooms. Thisafternoon we visit the ArchaeologicalMuseum of Heraklion, one of the mostimportant museums in Europe. Housingartefacts from all periods of Cretan history,the exhibits cover a span of over 5,500years. This museum has been undergoingrestoration for some years, but thehighlights of the collection are currentlyavailable in a temporary exhibition space.Overnight Heraklion.

30 SEP Drive to the beach resort of Maliato visit Malia Palace. Archaeologists believeit was first constructed around 1900 BCon the site of an earlier large settlement.Afterwards, travel to the village of Psychroand visit the Diktaean Cave, where stonetablets inscribed with Linear A script havebeen found, along with religious bronzeand clay figurines. Overnight Elounda.

01 OCT We take a scenic road along thecoast to visit the ruins at Gournia in theeast of the island, a few hundred metresfrom the sea in the Gulf of Mirabello. Thiswas a late Minoan town with a palacewhich would have housed a local ruler.This afternoon there is an optional visit toSpinalonga Island, guarded by a largeVenetian fortress (additional cost applies).The Venetians managed to keep control ofSpinalonga for almost 50 years after therest of Crete fell to the Ottomans in 1669.For those not taking the optional tour, theafternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resortand beach at Elounda. Overnight Elounda.

02 OCT After breakfast, the tour ends.The nearest airport is Heraklion and wecan arrange transfers for those who needthem (supplement applies).

Ancient EthiopiaTHE EMPIRE OF AKSUM AND THEROCK-CUT CHURCHES OF LALIBELA


The fascination of Ethiopia lies in its ancient monasteries, rock-hewn churches and dramaticmountain scenery. Aksum was the seat of an empire that reached across the Red Sea toArabia, traded with India and China, had its own alphabet and was one of the four greatpowers of the ancient world. We shall visit Gondar’s fascinating castles and the uniquechurch of Debre Berhane Selassie. Then we will look for the gelada baboon in the beautifulSimien Mountains before visiting the legendary sources of the Blue Nile. We conclude inLalibela where, wreathed in mystery, the rock-cut churches of Ethiopia’s ‘New Jerusalem’ have been welcoming pilgrims for almost 1,000 years. The tour is timed to coincide with Meskel, a vibrant 1600 year old festival commemorating

the discovery of the true cross, a piece of which is believed to be kept in Ethiopia. It’s awonderful opportunity to witness an unusual, ancient ritual as huge bonfires are lit, toppedwith yellow Meskel daisies, and magnificently robed priests carrying silver Coptic crossesdance with their followers around the fires, singing, chanting and carrying flaming torches.

“Our visit to Ethiopia was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for providingsuch an efficient and well organised experience for us. Everything was

superlative!” – Mr & Mrs Twidell, Ethiopia 2011


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £2,895 not including flights toand from Addis Ababa. Optional Flightapproximately £550 return from London.INCLUDES: Domestic flights in Ethiopia asmentioned in the itinerary, hotel accomm -od ation in a twin or double bedded roomswith ensuite bathroom throughout, allexcursions with local guides includingentrance fees (except any optionalexcursions if mentioned), full board (exceptdays Day 1 and Day 13), expert leader.NOT INCLUDED: International flights,meals other than those provided by theairline on Day 1 and Day 13 (flying days),travel insurance, drinks, tips to drivers &local guides, personal items.Very Important! Those who plan to booktheir own flights should not make anybinding or non-refundable arrange mentsuntil their place has been confirmed inwriting on the tour and Temple World hasconfirmed that it is a guaranteed departure.ACCOMMODATION 3-4 star. This touruses the best available accommodation ineach location. All will be comfort able – eg ensuite rooms through out, however thistour is more about the general experience.Service can be a little chaotic, if well-meaning, but those who come with theirexpectations set appropriately will not bedisappointed.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

EXTEND YOUR TOURWe have designed two exciting post-tourextensions for those with more time: afive night birding tour and a seven nightanthropological tour. See page 26 formore details.

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25 SEP Those taking Temple World flightsdepart the UK today on an overnightflight on Ethiopian Airlines.

26 SEP The tour starts today in Addis.Afternoon guided exploration of the city.This evening we shall watch the Meskelfestival, with processions of brightly-garbed priests and nuns singing anddancing to drumbeats. Dinner andovernight at the Jupiter Hotel.

27 SEP Full day in Addis. We visit theEthnographic Museum, housed in theformer Palace of Emperor Haile Selassie,and the Trinity and St George’s churches.Dinner and overnight at the Jupiter Hotel.

28 SEP Fly to Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.Travel to the Zeghie Peninsula, which isknown for its grass roofed churches withtheir magnificent wall murals. We visit twochurches, Beta Mariam and Ura KidaneMehret, walking through forest with lotsof bird life, before returning by boat.Overnight at the Abbay Minch Lodge.

29 SEP Early morning excursion to theBlue Nile Falls. Also visit the former palaceof Emperor Haile Selassie at Bizeit, withgreat views of the town and the placewhere the Blue Nile flows out of the lake.Arriving in Gondar, we check in at theGoha Hotel for dinner and overnight.

30 SEP Full day in Gondar, the old imperialcapital. There are castles of variousemperors along with a banqueting hall,stables and churches. Also visit the bathof King Fasilides, and the church of DebreBerhan Selassie whose interior walls andceiling are covered with 19th centurymurals. We end at the palace of QueenMentowab and the church of QusquamMariam. Overnight at the Goha Hotel.

01 OCT A scenic drive across the TakezzeGorge to Ethiopia’s majestic SimienMountains. A World Heritage Site, theSimien Mountains National Park presentsperhaps the most dramatic scenery inAfrica. Wildlife includes the endemic geladababoon, the simien wolf, and endemicbirds such as the thick billed raven, white

collared pigeon and white billed starling.Dinner and overnight at Simien Lodge.

02 OCT Drive to Aksum. The 3rd centuryhistorian Mani proclaimed Aksum one ofthe four great powers, alongside Persia,China and Rome. Today the visitor can seestelae, the tombs and “palaces” of kings,Aksum Museum and Maryam TsionCathedral and museum, built on the siteof Ethiopia‘s first church. A chapel withinthe cathedral compound is believed byEthiopian Orthodox Christians to house theArk of the Covenant. Dinner and overnightat the Sebean International Hotel.

03 OCT Drive to Yeha, Ethiopia’s first city.Settlement in the area dates back morethan 2800 years. Outside Aksum we seethe “teeth of Adua” – the striking scenerywhere King Menelik II defeated theinvading Italian forces. At Yeha there arethe remains of a great Temple dedicatedto the moon god, the oldest building inEast Africa; adjacent is the church dedicatedto Abune Aftse. Return for dinner and over -night at the Sebean International Hotel.

04 OCT Fly to Lalibela. At the end of the12th century, King Lalibela of the Zagwedynasty built a series of rock hewn churchesnow rightly acknowledged to be one ofthe wonders of the world. Visit the firstgroup of churches, returning to the hotelfor lunch and continuing in the afternoon.Overnight at the Mount View Hotel.

05 OCT Visit the cave church of NaktoLaab and a second group of Lalibelachurches including the iconic Bet Giyorgis,hewn into a cross shape. Dinner andovernight at Mount View Hotel.

06 OCT Fly to Addis Ababa. We visit theMercato, Africa’s biggest market. Also visitthe National Archaeological Museum,where we see exhibits ranging from the3.5 million-year-old Lucy, to artefacts fromthe Gondarene period. The tour ends afterour farewell dinner to allow the group tocatch flights home which are often aroundmidnight. Overnight accommodation ortransfers available for a supplement.

07 OCT Those flying back to London onTemple World flights will arrive early.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl The paintings of the churches of

the Zeghie Peninsula, Bahir Dar

l A visit to the royal fortressesat Gondar

l The scenery and wildlife ofthe Simien Mountains

l A visit to the extensiveremains of Ancient Aksum

l St George’s extraordinaryrock-cut church at Lalibela

l The remains of 3.6 millionyear old Lucy in Addis Ababa

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARDr Jacke Phillips is an archaeological teach ing fellow at SOAS, University of London,and spent five seasons as Assistant Directorof the Aksum Archaeological Project.

Galápagos Islands & EcuadorTHE ZOOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND ORNITHOLOGY

OF THE PACIFIC

2 – 13 October 2014

Experience first hand the astonishing ecology which contributed to Charles Darwin’spivotal theory of evolution. The tour begins in colonial Quito, the first city to receiveWorld Heritage status. We visit Quito’s Spanish Old City and travel to the countryside tosee Otovalo’s famous indigenous market.

In the Galápagos, we have arranged a week-long private cruise exclusively for our alumniaboard Coral I, a cruiser with just 18 fully air-conditioned outside cabins, all with en suitewc/shower. We have time to visit a cross-section of islands in the Galápagos to see itsdynamic volcanic landscape and its fascinating flora.

500 species of plants are endemic and these give the Galápagos its complex ecosystem.Living in this unique environment are an astonishing array of birds including all fifteenspecies of the famous Darwin’s finches, animals such as sea lions, iguanas and gianttortoises and colourful marine life including rays and reef sharks. You may get the chanceto swim with sea lions, playful penguins or even dolphins, as they are unafraid of humans.

Guided Amazon pre-tour and guided Peru post-tour available, see page 26.

“My wife and I want to thank you for a most enjoyable alumniGalápagos trip. It was a memorable holiday…the arrangements were

excellent…as were the leaders and guides.” – Mr Bunker, Galápagos 2011


TOUR DETAILSPRICE: £4850 not including flights toEcuador. Optional flights approximately£900 from London, return, including taxes.INCLUDES: Domestic flights in Ecuador,hotel accommodation in twin or doublebedded rooms/sea deck cabin with ensuitebathroom, all excursions, local guides,entrance fees, full board, expert lecturer.NOT INCLUDED: International flights,Galapagos park tax (approx $100 perperson), INGALA tax ($10 per person),Baltra departure tax ($15 per person),drinks, tips to crew, drivers & guides(total tips approx $250 per person).Very Important! If booking your ownflights do not make any non-refundablearrangements until your place is confirmedby Temple World AND the departure isconfirmed as guaranteed. Contact us tofind out how to meet the group.ACCOMMODATION: The Coral I is a 40meter German-built yacht in the ‘superior’category, fitted out in teak with sixteenoutside guest cabins. The Earth and SkyDeck Cabins all have large windows andthe Sea Deck cabins have portholes, butall cabins are a similar size. There is spaceto relax, with three sundecks, a Jacuzzi, acomfortable dining room and lounge.CABIN UPGRADES to Earth and Sea deckcabins available for £250 per person.FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

AMAZON GUIDED PRE-TOUR28 SEPTEMBER – 02 OCTOBER 2014See page 26.PERU GUIDED POST-TOUR12 – 18 OCTOBER 2014 See page 26.Private extensions in Ecuador and the restof South America can also be arranged.

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02 OCT Arrive in Quito today. Thosetaking Temple World flights from Londonwill fly on a daytime flight arriving lateafternoon. Check into the Hilton Colonfor welcome dinner and overnight.

03 OCT A city tour includes the gothicBasilica of the Heart of Jesús, IndependenceSquare, the Spanish Renaissance Cathedraland the temple of La Compañía de Jesús.Overnight at the Hilton Colon.

04 OCT Drive to Otavalo, passing thesnow capped volcanoes of the Andes.Otavalo’s multicoloured plaza offers textiles,paintings, straw hats and other Ecuadoriancuriosities. Lunch in a colonial hacienda.Afternoon visit to Cuicocha Lake andCotacachi. Overnight at the Hilton Colon.

05 OCT Fly from Quito to Baltra, where wejoin our private 108 ft expedition motorcruiser Coral I, an elegant 36 berth cruiserexclusively chartered for our group. Allcabins have air conditioning, twin or doublebeds and private bathrooms. This afternoonwe shall have our first excursion, to theFausto Llerena Breeding Centre at CharlesDarwin Station on Santa Cruz Island.

06 OCT A beach landing on Floreana anda walk to a brackish lagoon with the largestflamingo population in the Galápagos.Continue to a white sand beach, a primenesting site of Pacific turtles. There is timeto swim amongst turtles, reef fish and whitetipped reef sharks. Another beach landingafter lunch on the north side of Floreana atPost Office Bay. Wildlife includes Darwin’sfinches, yellow warblers and lava lizards.

07 OCT Land on a beach with sea lionswhere we can spot the Galápagos hawk,American oyster catcher, Galápagos dove,yellow warbler, lava lizards, marineiguanas, and three species of Darwin’sfinches. Swimming and snorkelling offers avariety of Galápagos marine life: kingangelfish, Creole fish, damsel fish, parrotfish, manta rays and white-tipped reefsharks. Dry landing this afternoon atSuarez Point. Explore volcanic formationsand exciting wildlife including marineiguanas, lava lizards and sally lightfoot

crabs. Birding favourites include theGalápagos dove, Galápagos hawk,swallow-tailed gulls and the world’s largestcolony of waved albatross, a highlightduring mating season (May-December).

08 OCT Circumnavigate the islet of Daphne,an eroded tuff cone, for an opportunity tosee Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies,Nazca boobies, red-billed tropicbirds,swallow-tailed gulls and brown noddies.Afternoon wet landing at Ballena Bay,Santa Cruz Island. Ballena Bay is a greensand cove at the base of Dragon Hill. Weshall have the opportunity to see marineiguanas and sea birds.

09 OCT Dry landing at Espinosa Point. Thelargest, most primitive-looking race ofmarine iguanas are found mingling withsea lions and sally lightfoot crabs,Galápagos penguins and Galápagos hawks.Another dry landing at Tagus Cove onIsabela Island. The trail leads to Darwin’ssalt-water crater lake and excellent viewsof lava fields and volcanic formations.

10 OCT Landing at Elizabeth Bay, we takea dinghy ride along the coast surroundedby mangrove forest for an opportunity toadmire flightless cormorants, Galápagospenguins and a nesting area for sea turtles.This afternoon we shall make a beachland ing at Urbina Bay, a volcanic ‘black’beach. Depending on the season, we mayfind giant tortoises, land iguanas and theunusual flightless cormorant.

11 OCT Beach landing at Buccaneer Coveand Espumilla Beach on the island ofSantiago. Surrounded by mangrove forest,there is a walk to a viewpoint of the entirebay. We will see Darwin’s finches, mocking -birds, and white-cheeked pintail. Movingto Sullivan Bay, we land this afternoon onsoutheastern Santiago Island where thebay features extensive lava flows.

12 OCT We disembark and travel to theairport for flight to Guayaquil on the main -land, where our tour ends. Those whohave arranged flights with Temple Worldwill connect onward to an overnight flightto London via Madrid or Amsterdam.

13 OCT Arrival at London Heathrow.


TEMPLEWORLD 2014TOUR HIGHLIGHTSl UNESCO World Heritage city

of Quito

l Exclusive charter of Coral 1with expert naturalist guides

l Chance to see the largestcolony of waved albatross

l Visit Isabela, the furthest westof the Galápagos islands

l Amazing endemic species offlora and fauna

l Opportunity to add visits to theAmazon or Machu Picchu

ACCOMPANYING SCHOLARProfessor Chris Perrins is a LeverhulmeEmeritus Fellow at the Edward Grey Instituteof Field Ornithology, University of Oxford.

Galápagos and Amazon

AMAZON PRE-TOUR28 SEPTEMBER – 02 OCTOBER 2014After a short flight to Coca in the AmazonBasin, take a three hour motor boat tripdown the Rio Nappo to La Selva Lodge, inthe heart of the rainforest. From here thereare walks with naturalists to see theincredible fauna and flora of the Amazon,with toucans and troops of monkeys, andcanoe journeys and deep into the rain forest with endless palms and colourfulcreepers. Included is a visit to YasuniNational Park to see the hundreds of parrots and parakeets, before returning toQuito to join the rest of the group.

PRE-TOUR DETAILSPRICE £1195 per person sharing. Single supplement £595. INCLUDES domestic flights, full board, allexcursions.

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GuiDED prE AnD posT Tour EXTEnsions To ADD To Your sTAYOur Turkish Tours

PRE-TOUR TO ISTANBUL04 – 07 JUNE 201421 – 24 JUNE 201417 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2014For those with more time, we have designeda three-night guided extension in Istanbul, oneof the world’s great historical cities. Located atthe crossroads of Europe and Asia, the city hasa beguiling skyline punctuated by the minaretsof dozens of mosques. Lose yourself in thecity’s colourful markets and bazaars, andtake a stroll through history through oldConstantinople. Highlights include Justinian’smagnificent Church of Hagia Sophia, theOttoman Topkapı Palace and much more.

POST-TOUR DETAILSPRICE £594 per person sharing. Single supplement £155. INCLUDES full board, guided excursions andentrance fees. Minimum number four.

Ethiopia – Birding

5-NIGHT BIRDING EXTENSION07 – 11 OCTOBER 2014Ethiopia boasts the second highest number ofendemic bird species on the continent, andduring this six day extension with private guideand driver we shall travel through a number ofdifferent eco-systems and altitudes hosting arich variety of birds and mammals. Ethiopia hasover 860 species of birds, representing almost10% of the world’s birds, and whilst many aremigratory birds wintering in the country, theEthiopian Highlands and the Rift Valley systemcreate a unique cool climate, resulting inunique birdlife not found anywhere else.

POST-TOUR DETAILSGUIDE PRICE £1200 per person based on aminimum of 2 people. Costs reduce if morepeople share the same guide and vehicle.Single supplement £140. INCLUDES accommodation, full board, all entrance fees, private guide, 4x4 vehicleand driver.

Ethiopia – Anthropology

7-NIGHT ANTHROPOLOGICALEXTENSION07 – 13 OCTOBER 2014Travel by 4X4 via the Rift Valley lake region of Ethiopia through stunning scenery to meet tribes whose contact with the modernworld has come only within the last threedecades, such as the beautifully adornedHamer tribe with their unique cattle-leapingritual and the Mursi tribe, famed for theircharacteristic lip plates. There will beopportunities to view the wild life too -buffalo, Grant's Gazelle, Topi, Burchill’s Zebra and a wide variety of birds.

POST-TOUR DETAILSGUIDE PRICE £1750 per person based on aminimum of 2 people. Costs reduce if morepeople share the same guide and vehicle.Single supplement £150.INCLUDES accommodation, full board, all entrance fees, private guide, 4x4 vehicleand driver.

Livingstone’s Footsteps

POST-TOUR TO NXAI PAN17 – 20 MARCH 2014This 3-night post-tour extension is based at theexcellent Kwando Safaris’ Nxai Pan property. Itis one of the most unique safari destinations inBotswana, transformed into a wildlife paradisefrom November to April during ‘green season’.The dry salt-encrusted pan entices game fromthe dry parts of the delta to migrate here inhuge herds. Large numbers of zebra, oryx,springbok and giraffe can be seen crossing thepans, and with them come their predators –lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Birdlife isprolific during this time of year, and Kestrels,Goshawks and noisy black Korhaan abound.

POST-TOUR DETAILSPRICE £1295 per person sharing. Single supplement on request. INCLUDES domestic flights, full board,guided excursions and entrance fees.

Galápagos and Peru

PERU POST-TOUR12 – 18 OCTOBER 2014Peru is a land of mystery and constantdiscovery, full of colour and of stunninglandscapes, with a warm people who arekeep ing their ancient traditions alive. VisitCuzco in the Peruvian Andes, former capitalof the Inca Empire. Stay in the stunning‘Sacred’ Urubamba Valley, heartland of theInca culture; meet colourfully dressed localsin the markets and journey by Vistadomescenic train to the lost Inca city of MachuPicchu, only rediscovered in 1911.

POST-TOUR DETAILSPRICE £1390 per person sharing based on aminimum of 4 participants, not including flights. Single supplement £530. INCLUDES accommodation on B&B basis,some lunches, guided excursions, transfers.Flights from £100 (supplement to internationalflights with Iberia) to £400 (if purchasedindependently).

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PRICE: from £7865 per person sharing aTwin Porthole Cabin, including domesticflights but not international flights.Optional flights from London: fly withBritish Airways to Buenos Aires return from £950 including taxes.INCLUDES: Full board throughout, domesticflights to Ushuaia, all excursions includingmost basecamp activities on board MVPlancius, expert leader.NOT INCLUDED: International flights,arrival/departure transfers, special activitiessuch as diving, drinks, travel insurance, tips,items of a personal nature.ACCOMMODATION: Expedition Ship M/VPlancius was rebuilt as a 114 passenger vesselin 2009 and complies with the latest SOLASregulations; it is classed by Lloyd's Register inLondon and flies the Dutch flag. Upgradesare available, please ask for details. In additionPlancius is unique in offering a new activityconcept in Antarctica called BasecampPlancius. On selected voyages (ours is one)the ship becomes a 'base camp' with freeadditional activity modules on offer whichgo beyond the normal shore programme –see our website for more details.

FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate. Call us or seeour website for more details.

EXTEND YOUR TOURFor those with more time, why not add a fewextra nights in Buenos Aires, or a break innearby Uruguay, known for its stunningbeach resorts. We can also arrange tailor-made private tours of any duration to almostany part of South America.

Fire and Ice A VOYAGE FROM TIERRA DEL FUEGO

TO ANTARCTICA

1 – 16 March 2015

Antarctica represents one of the world's last pristine wildernesses, a magical place barelytouched by human presence. Heroic feats of endurance, early commercial exploitation,territorial claims and disputes, intense scientific study, extraordinary scenery, superbwildlife, combined with a hostile environment for much of the year, are all part of theallure of Antarctica. Starting in Ushuaia on Tierra del Fuego, this cruise on the highly ratedexpedition cruise ship M/V Plancius, crosses the Drake Passage to explore the islands in theBellingshausen Sea and to land on the Antarctic Peninsula.

The vessel was completely rebuilt as a 114-passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest SOLAS regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). This comfortable expedition shiphas been selected precisely because it is able to get to locations and to land passengersfor extensive visits among the islands and on the continent of Antarctica which the largecruise ships are neither able nor licensed by the IAATO Antarctic agreement to do. It’s the only way to appreciate the scenery and the wildlife of this amazing continent.

“It is an excellent way to get the feel of the continent. We wouldreadily recommend the trip to others (and have done so!).”

– Mt & Mrs L. Antarctica 2013

TRIP LECTURERProfessor David Walton, has been a scientist with theBritish Antarctic Survey formore than 40 years andhas visited most parts ofAntarctica. We are delightedhe is joining us once againon this journey of alifetime.

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ADVANCE NOTICE 2015!

Private HolidaysTO THE WORLD’S MOST EXOTIC DESTINATIONS

Whatever your travel aspirations, Temple World should be your first stop. For 30 yearswe have arranged private holidays for our discerning clients to an exciting array ofdestinations. We only offer places we know personally, so we are able to use our travelexpertise to offer levels of insight simply not possible from the average travel agency.Being small with low overheads, we can also offer excellent value for money, using top-end ground handlers without the premium pricetag.

The beauty of tailor-made travel is that absolutely everything is flexible – you make therules. Whether you are looking for a luxury Southern African safari, a self-drive familyholiday to Australia, a privately guided journey of discovery to Galápagos and Peru, ten nights in an Indian Ocean overwater bungalow or an enlightening sojourn to strollaround classical ruins in Turkey, we can help. We can make all the arrangements forjourneys of a lifetime such as travelling on the Orient Express to Venice, or the QueenMary to New York, or simply recommend a superb boutique hotel get-away for a long-weekend.

We are also proud to act as an official agent for Voyages to Antiquity, the historicaland cultural cruise line.

And don’t forget that we can arrange private tours for groups of friends, clubs and societies.From 2 to 100 we have the ideal combination of tailor-made and groups expertise to help.

Temple World, 13 The Avenue, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2AL, UKTel: +44 (0) 20 8940 4114 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8332 2456Website: www.templeworld.com Email: [email protected] Brochure design by Wildcat ([email protected]) Printed by HD Print Illustrations by Temple World Digimages ATOL Protected 2903

DESTINATIONSl INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT

India, Sri Lanka, Nepal

l SOUTH EAST ASIAThailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia,Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam

l AMERICASUSA, Canada, Argentina, Chile &Easter Island, Ecuador & Galápagos,Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Belize, Cuba, St Lucia, Jamaica, Antigua, Antarctica

l INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDSMaldives, Seychelles, Mauritius

l AUSTRALASIA AND PACIFICAustralia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia, Cook Islands

l AFRICASouth Africa, Swaziland, Madagascar,Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania,Mozambique, Zambia

l MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICADubai, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Holy Land, Iran, Egypt, Morocco

l EUROPETurkey, Greece, France, plus a myriadMediterranean cruises aboardEurope's finest small ships.

Your feedback about our Tailor-Made tours:We had a wonderful time and all of your suggestions and advice were invaluable. The service that we have received from you and

Templeworld has been very impressive and I would certainlyrecommend you. Mr & Mrs Datta, Private South Africa 2013

Temple World 2014 Alumni Tours

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