Ethiopia, The Island Of Africa

16 days/15 nights, departing June 8 & Oct. 19, 2012. Highlights: In Addis Ababa, National Museum, Trinity Cathedral/boat to Lake Tana monasteries/Gondar/Simien Mountains National Park/rock-hewn churches in Lalibela/stelae, Queen of Sheba ruins in Axum/visit tribal people in Lower Omo Valley. Land, $6,800 (with 8-12 people), $7,500 (5-7). Single supp., $1,300. Internal air, approx. $1,200. Geographic Expeditions (San Francisco, CA; 800/777-8183).