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SUMMARY:"France: The Reach of the Romans"
DESCRIPTION:Join archaeologist Patrick Hunt on this exciting itinerary from Turin to Nice and discover how the ancient Gauls and Romans interacted with the landscapes and shaped the history and cultures of northern Italy and southern France. Together we will cross the Alps by high-speed train\, from Turin to Lyon. \nHighlights:\n• Travel with award-winning archaeologist and author Patrick Hunt\, who has been doing fieldwork in the Alps since 1994.\n• Visit several outstanding museums\, including the Egyptian Museum in Turin\, the only museum outside of Cairo solely dedicated to Egyptian art and culture; and the new Musée de l’Arles Antique\, housing the world’s second finest collection of sarcophagi\nafter the Vatican’s.\n• Marvel at six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles\, the Roman theater and Arc de Triomphe of Orange\, the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard\, the historic center of Avignon\, the historic city of Lyon\, and the\nResidences of the Royal House of Savoy in Turin.\n• Explore the archaeological site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal\, also called “little Pompeii\,” and take a guided tour of its museum with the curator in charge of the mosaic restoration.\n• See the village of Vaison la Romaine\, the largest archaeological site in France; and take a behind-the-scenes tour inside the aqueduct at Pont du Gard (pending confirmation).\n• You will be accompanied by excellent local guides plus an expert tour manager who will handle all of the logistics so you can relax\, enjoy\, and learn.\n• Savor fine cuisine at carefully-chosen restaurants for included lunches and dinners\, and enjoy the flexibility of independent meals as well. Your tour manager can assist you with restaurant recommendations and reservations.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/france-the-reach-of-the-romans-3/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:Athens to Rome: Cruising the Mediterranean
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host Laetitia La Follette\, Professor of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture\, aboard the luxury 50-cabin yacht\, Emerald Sakara\, for a seven-night Mediterranean cruise. This unique educational program highlights archaeological sites that are remnants of the grand civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. \nHighlights include: \n– MARVEL at major historical sites of ancient Greece in Athens\, Delphi\, and Olympia.\n– DELVE into ancient Greek and Roman history on the Mediterranean island of Sicily.\n– EXPLORE the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites of Greek Paestum and Roman Pompeii as you cruise north toward Rome. \nOptional pre-tour extension in Athens\nSeptember 24 – 27\, 2024 \nOptional post-tour extension in Rome\nOctober 5 – 7\, 2024
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/athens-to-rome-cruising-the-mediterranean/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
DESCRIPTION:Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm\, October 6\, 2024–April 27\, 2025. See blackout dates.*\n*Blackout dates: December 1\, 2024–January 26\, 2025; and March 16–23\, 2025.\nThis free tour\, led by Harvard students\, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods\, peoples\, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.\nVisitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.\nTours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at other times. Tours may be available by advance request in these languages: Hindi\, Bengali\, and Mandarin.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-tours-led-by-harvard-students/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Exhibition,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:Sicily: Archaeology\, Art & Cuisine with post-tour option to Malta
DESCRIPTION:Travel and learn with our engaging archaeologist and professor of ancient history Dr. Jenifer Neils on this fascinating tour to Sicily. Jennifer is an expert on the ancient Mediterranean. Recently she served as the first woman Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Previously she held the Elsie B. Smith Chair of Classics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland\, and regularly taught courses on the art and archaeology of the ancient world from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. \nHighlights include: \n• Discover several of the most impressive Greek archaeological sites in the Mediterranean\, such as Agrigento\, Selinunte\, Segesta\,Morgantina\, and Syracuse.\n• Travel and learn with our engaging archaeologist\, Jenifer Neils.\n• Admire spectacular\, sunlit landscapes of undulating vineyards and Mediterranean Sea vistas.\n• See two of the finest examples of Norman architecture: Monreale Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni).\n• View extensive archaeological collections at several excellent museums.\n• Savor fine cuisine\, with wine included at group dinners.\n• Feel pampered with five nights at a 5-star hotel and six nights at 4-star hotels\, all chosen for their generous comfort and prime locations.\n• Relax and enjoy traveling with a maximum of just 16 guests plus your expert lecturer\, tour manager\, and local guides. \nOptional post-tour extension to Malta is October 24 – 28\, 2024
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/sicily-archaeology-art-cuisine-with-post-tour-option-to-malta/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:Life\, Luxury & Leisure in Ancient Rome
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the opulence and grandeur of ancient Rome while uncovering the secrets of daily life\, the indulgence of luxury\, and the pursuit of leisure that helped to define one of the most influential civilizations in history. Our adventure begins in Rome\, heart of the Roman Empire\, where we witness the architectural marvels that stand as a testament to Rome’s engineering prowess. At the Baths of Caracalla\, learn about the interesting Roman bathing culture and the significance of these communal spaces in Roman society. Delve into the world of luxury in ancient Rome with visits to the opulent villa in Tivoli and the well-preserved remains of ancient cities frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Learn about the daily lives and customs of the Romans through beautifully preserved frescoes and artifacts\, as well as the exquisite art\, landscaping\, and leisure pursuits enjoyed by the Roman elite. Throughout the tour\, archaeologist and professor Crispin Corrado will guide the group at many sites\, offer several lectures\, and be available to engage in discussions. Whether you are an avid archaeology or history enthusiast\, or simply curious about one of history’s greatest civilizations\, this journey will provide a deep understanding and appreciation of ancient Rome’s enduring legacy. \nSome highlights Include: \n• Visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites:\n• Spend a full day exploring Rome’s ancient monuments\, including the Roman Forum\, the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill\, the Domus Aurea\, and the Colosseum\n• Enjoy a day trip to Tivoli for visits to Hadrian’s Villa\, a 2nd-century A.D. complex; and the Villa d’Este\, a Renaissance masterpiece of garden and villa architecture\n• Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum\, both of which were buried (and preserved) by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79; as well as Villa Poppea (Oplontis)\, an ancient villa with incredible wall paintings\n• Take an excursion to Paestum\, with its three magnificent\, ancient Greek temples\n• See the collections of Rome’s Capitoline Museums\, with magnificent Classical and Renaissance art; the awe-inspiring Pantheon; and the superb Naples Archaeological Museum\n• Exploring the Vatican City\, with entry to the Vatican Museums\, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms; plus St. Peter’s Basilica\, the largest church in the world
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/life-luxury-leisure-in-ancient-rome/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
DESCRIPTION:Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm\, October 6\, 2024–April 27\, 2025. See blackout dates.*\n*Blackout dates: December 1\, 2024–January 26\, 2025; and March 16–23\, 2025.\nThis free tour\, led by Harvard students\, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods\, peoples\, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.\nVisitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.\nTours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at other times. Tours may be available by advance request in these languages: Hindi\, Bengali\, and Mandarin.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-tours-led-by-harvard-students/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Exhibition,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
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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. \nHighlights include:\n• The marvelous cities of Rome and Florence\, plus journeys through spectacular countryside to lesser-visited medieval and Renaissance towns.\n• Outstanding Etruscan necropolises with brightly-painted scenes of feasting and dancing covering the walls of rock-cut chamber tombs\, monumental tumuli\, and house tombs. These include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Cerveteri and Tarquinia\,\nas well as Sovana with its Tomba Ildebranda.\n• Important Etruscan towns\, including Veii with its impressive\, 6th-century B.C. “Portonaccio Temple”; Volterra\, which also boasts a charming historical center; Orvieto\, with its striking Etruscan acropolis; and Vulci\, whose tombs contain original Etruscan\ninscriptions.\n• Many splendid museums with unparalleled collections of Etruscan artifacts\, such as Etruscan bronze sculptures\, plus Phoenician gold and Greek vases obtained through extensive trade networks. These include the National Etruscan Museum of Villa\nGiulia and Vatican City’s Gregorian Etruscan Museum.\n• Lectures\, discussions\, and the company of our expert AIA lecturer/host\, Lisa Pieraccini.\n• Generous comfort at well-located\, 4-star hotels\, plus fine cuisine and wine. A couple of special events are a home-hosted dinner in Florence\, and lunch at a winery in Orvieto.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-legacy-of-the-etruscans-latium-umbria-tuscany-4/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTSTAMP:20260417T011922
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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 winemaking 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. Travel and learn with AIA tours popular paleoanthropologist Dr. Ian Tattersall.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/origins-of-humans-wine-azerbaijan-georgia-armenia-4/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T130000
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SUMMARY:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
DESCRIPTION:Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm\, October 6\, 2024–April 27\, 2025. See blackout dates.*\n*Blackout dates: December 1\, 2024–January 26\, 2025; and March 16–23\, 2025.\nThis free tour\, led by Harvard students\, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods\, peoples\, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.\nVisitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.\nTours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at other times. Tours may be available by advance request in these languages: Hindi\, Bengali\, and Mandarin.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-tours-led-by-harvard-students/2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Exhibition,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T130000
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SUMMARY:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
DESCRIPTION:Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm\, October 6\, 2024–April 27\, 2025. See blackout dates.*\n*Blackout dates: December 1\, 2024–January 26\, 2025; and March 16–23\, 2025.\nThis free tour\, led by Harvard students\, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods\, peoples\, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.\nVisitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.\nTours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at other times. Tours may be available by advance request in these languages: Hindi\, Bengali\, and Mandarin.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-tours-led-by-harvard-students/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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