About Our Tours
For over 30 years, we have run tours for anyone with a general interest in Near Eastern culture and history. Fully escorted by leading experts who share their personal love of travel and archaeology with their tour participants, our program is run in conjunction with Sydney-based company Academy Travel.
Since the founding of NEAF in the 1980s, tours have been led by experts including Dr John Tidmarsh, Ben Churcher (Dr Jodie Benton with Ben Churcher), Dr Erin Crumlin, Maree Browne, Karen Hendrix (Egypt), Dr Stephen Bourke AM, Professor Daniel Potts and Dr Alan Walmsley
During this period NEAF has taken hundreds of like-minded travellers to the Near East and beyond. Starting close to our spiritual home of Jordan, NEAF’s tours have since expanded their horizon and in the past 30 years the Foundation has taken tours to places as far afield as Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan and China. We even have two tours to Mexico and three tours to Mali under our belt!
The common denominator is like minded people interested in archaeology and history who love to travel off the beaten track – not only to exotic locations, but also to that out of the way place in well-travelled countries such as Greece. Led by practicing archaeologists, these tours allow an entrée into the countries we visit allowing the personal interests and experience of the tour leaders to value add to the visitor’s knowledge of the country and its history.
Upcoming Tours
September 17 – October 5, 2025
Morocco: The Grand Tour
Discover the best of Morocco on this 19-day tour, from its rich and diverse architectural heritage to its vibrant cultural traditions, stunning landscapes and unique gastronomy.
January 22 – February 5, 2026
Oman: The Frankincense Route
On the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula lies Oman, the ancient land of Sheba and origin of the Incense Trail. A peaceful sultanate, it is known best for its unspoilt natural scenery, rich in high, rugged mountains, wadis, expansive sand deserts and oases ringed with palms.
April 2-19, 2026
Northern Greece & Albania Tour
Following in the footsteps of Conquerors and long-lost Empires, this new 18-day tour explores the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Northern Greece, Corfu and Albania, tracing parts of the “Via Egnatia” – the Roman road which connected the Adriatic to Constantinople.
May 13-28, 2026
Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan:
A Journey Through Central Asia
Journey across these two central Asian countries, the so-called Stans, and discover their long, variegated history, impressive sites and exotic ambience.
September 20 – October 9, 2026
Morocco: The Grand Tour
Discover the best of Morocco on this 20-day tour, from its rich and diverse architectural heritage to its vibrant cultural traditions, stunning landscapes and unique gastronomy.