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SUMMARY:Origins of Humans & Wine: Azerbaijan\, Georgia & Armenia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting trip back in time to explore early humankind and the ‘cradle of wine’ in the southern Caucasus. Learn about ancient wine-making techniques and sample the bounty of the region’s vineyards. Explore medieval towns and UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, including prehistoric through early Christian complexes. Enjoy Georgia’s famed hospitality\, wherein a ‘visitor is considered a gift from God.’ This is a region of extraordinary contrasts\, deep history\, and cultural diversity.\nHIGHLIGHTS:\n* Travel and learn with AIA lecturer and host Ian Tattersall\, who is both a paleoanthropologist and an oenophile; plus a professional tour manager and local guides\n* Visit impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Baku’s Old Town\, Shirvan Shah Palace complex\, and 98-foot-tall Maiden Tower\, plus the ancient petroglyphs of Gobustan\, in Azerbaijan; Georgia’s Mtskheta; and Armenia’s Haghbat monastery\, Echmiadzin\, and Zvartnots Cathedral\n* Learn about and sample wines at five different wineries: Azerbaijan’s ASPI Winery in the Savalan Valley; Georgia’s Tibaani Vineyards\, cellar of French vigneron Vincent Jullien\, and Chateau Mere winery; and Armenia’s Areni Winery near the ancient Areni-1 cave complex\n* Explore a variety of fascinating prehistoric through early Christian sites\, including:\n* Dmanisi\, a medieval town under which were found five 1.8-million-year-old Homo erectus skulls\n* The cave complex of Areni-1\, where a 6\,000-year-old winery was discovered\n* Several of Georgia’s oldest churches\, including Bolnisi’s Sioni Church\, Tbilisi’s 6th-century Anchiskhati Basilica\, and Mtshketa’s 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral\n* Impressive monasteries\, including 6th-century Jvari\, with one of the country’s earliest (and one of its finest) churches; and Haghbat\, a fortified 10th-century literary\, artistic\, and education center as well as a monastic compound\n* Enjoy a large feast\, known as a supra\, by experiencing a Georgian Table covered with plates of delicacies balanced on top of each other plus countless toasts
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/origins-of-humans-wine-azerbaijan-georgia-armenia/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:The Best of Ancient Peru
DESCRIPTION:Discover many of Peru’s greatest archaeological sites on this custom-designed\, well-paced itinerary with archaeologist Jo Burkholder. Spend your days exploring the archaeologically-rich northern coast and spectacular mountain landscapes. See magnificent ancient sites\, a variety of museums\, and picturesque villages and cities. \nHighlights include two visits to Machu Picchu; the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman; ruins of the Inca town of Ollantaytambo; the renowned Moche tombs of Sipán at Huaca Rajada; and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Lima\, Cuzco\, and Chan Chan\, one of South America’s largest pre-Columbian sites. Relax at your 4- and 5-star hotels\, conveniently located so you can explore the local culture\, with three nights each in Chiclayo\, the Sacred Valley\, and Cuzco. Travel with a maximum of just 15 guests.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-best-of-ancient-peru/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTSTAMP:20260417T065120
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of the Etruscans: Latium\, Umbria & Tuscany
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans\, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in the area between Rome and Florence from at least the 7th century B.C. until they were conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C. The extent of the impact that the Etruscans’ legacy had on the Greeks and Romans\, through to our contemporary world\, is still coming to light. Join Dr. Pieraccini and a small group of like-minded fellow travelers to explore and further understand the realm of the Etruscans.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-legacy-of-the-etruscans-latium-umbria-tuscany/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20260417T065120
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Ancient Rome
DESCRIPTION:For first-time as well as repeat travelers to this region of Italy\, this is a splendid opportunity to share ten days learning and traveling with AIA lecturer and host Ingrid Rowland\, who has been a resident of Rome for many years now\, plus expert local guides and a professional tour manager to handle all of the logistics. In October the weather is typically perfect\, and you will enjoy delicious food and wine as well as excellent\, 4-star hotels that are perfectly located for some independent exploration. \nHighlights are many and include: \n* A custom-designed\, well-paced itinerary with five nights in central Rome\, two nights in Amalfi overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea\, and three nights in the historic center of Naples\n* A full day exploring Rome’s ancient monuments\, including the Forum and Colosseum (with special entry to the Colosseum’s upper levels)\, plus the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill\n* A full day dedicated to Rome’s Capitoline Museums\, with their magnificent Classical and Renaissance art; the awe-inspiring Pantheon; and the Borghese Gallery’s outstanding sculptures and paintings\n* A day trip to Tivoli for visits to Hadrian’s Villa\, a 2nd-century A.D. complex; and Villa d’Este\, a superb Renaissance palace\n* A visit to Vatican City\, with early entry to the Vatican Museums\, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms\, and the Gregorian Etruscan Museum; plus St. Peter’s Basilica\, the largest church in the world\n* An excursion to Paestum\, with its three magnificent\, Doric Greek temples\n* A high-speed hydrofoil ride to the isle of Capri\, with Tiberius’ astounding Villa Jovis\n* And visits to archaeological gems in and around Naples\, including Pompeii and Herculaneum\, both of which were buried (and preserved) by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79; the superb Naples Archaeological Museum; and Villa Poppea (Oplontis)\, an ancient villa with splendid wall paintings
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-legacy-of-ancient-rome/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:Tunisia: Phoenicians to Romans\, Mosaics to Mosques
DESCRIPTION:This fascinating itinerary features all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites\, including fabled Carthage\, with its museum’s unparalleled collection of Punic artifacts; Dougga’s splendid 3\,500-seat theater and temples; Kairouan’s Great Mosque; and El Djem’s marvelous 30\,000-seat ancient amphitheater. Other highlights include the leadership of our distinguished Tunisian archaeologist and visits to Bulla Regia’s underground Roman villas\, Temple of Apollo\, and 4th-century theater; Thuburbo Majus’s Forum\, Temple of Mercury\, and sunken winter baths; and the Bardo Museum’s renowned exhibits of ancient mosaics. \nSeize the opportunity to also visit the cultural treasures of Malta on our optional\, 4-day extension featuring the megalithic temples at Tarxien\, Hagar Qim\, Mnajdra\, and Ggantija; Hal Saflieni Hypogeum; and the splendid medieval cities of Valletta and Mdina.\nMaximum of just 12 travelers!
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/tunisia-phoenicians-to-romans-mosaics-to-mosques/
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