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SUMMARY:AIA Northern Italy: Archaeology\, Culture & Cuisine tour
DESCRIPTION:Traverse northern Italy\, with the grand Italian Alps as your backdrop\, enjoying the depths of its history and the great diversity of architecture\, traditions\, and gastronomy found in three\ndistinct regions: Lombardy\, Veneto\, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. On this west-east journey from Milan to Trieste you will explore classic old towns and discover off-the-beaten-track sites\, including a stop at the site of Hannibal’s first major victory in Italy; and visits to Roman villas and temples at Sirmione\, Desenzano\, and Brescia. Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Valcamonica’s famous prehistoric petroglyphs\, Roman and early Christian Aquileia\, the well-preserved city of Verona\, landmarks of Lombard Italy in Cividale del Friuli\, and an example of prehistoric pile dwellings at Lucone di Polpenazze. Along the way\, you will be treated to insightful discussions with your AIA lecturer/host and a variety of striking vistas: plains\, lakes\, mountains\, and the Adriatic Sea; plus enjoy delicious cuisine and an ideal touring pace (including two hotel nights in Milan\, five on Lake Garda\, and three in Trieste).
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-northern-italy-archaeology-culture-cuisine-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:AIA UNESCO Treasures of Ancient Greece Circumnavigating the Peloponnese by Private Luxury Yacht + pre & post-tour options
DESCRIPTION:On this special circumnavigation of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula in the company of two special AIA lecturers and hosts\, archaeologists Jack Davis and Shari Stocker. You will spend a night in Athens and then cruise around the Peloponnese aboard the luxurious\, 50-cabin Emerald Azzurra for seven nights. Along the way\, Jack and Shari will be part of a team of onboard experts who together will offer a series of lectures and informal discussions. This cruise\, aboard this ship\, with these experts\, is an unmatched way to experience a beautiful and deeply historical part of Greece that is filled with archaeological delights. Your adventure begins with a night in the heart of historic Athens and a private visit to either the Goulandris Museum\nof Cycladic Art or the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture. Then you will embark Emerald Azzurra\, whose sleek design grants access to hidden harbors and a rare\, full circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. Along the way\, visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mycenae\, the fabled Bronze Age citadel; Epidaurus\, known for its perfectly preserved ancient theater; Mystras\, a remarkable Byzantine city; Olympia\, birthplace of the Olympic Games; and Delphi\, once home to the most influential\noracle in the ancient world. Perhaps the highlight of the program will be our special access — thanks to Jack and Shari — at Nestor’s Palace at Pylos\, one of Greece’s best-preserved Mycenaean palaces. Between guided visits\, explore coastal towns such as Nafplion\, Gythio\, and Pylos\, each with deep historical roots. Conclude the voyage with a spectacular passage through the Corinth Canal before returning to Athens. Also available are a two-night\, pre-tour extension in Athens and a four-night\,\npost-tour extension cruise in the Aegean. \nHighlights include:\n-Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert local guides: Epidaurus\, Mycenae\, Mystras\, Olympia\, and Delphi.\n-Transit the Corinth Canal\, whose history extends back into classical times\, including an unsuccessful attempt to build it in the 1st century A.D.\n-Cruise for seven nights aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra\, a state-of-the-art mega-yacht privately chartered and expertly staffed for unparalleled comfort and service.\n-Gain special access to one of the most important Mycenaean sites in Greece\, Nestor’s Palace at Pylos\, where our AIA lecturers have done extensive fieldwork and made extraordinary finds.\n-Wander through charming seaside towns like Nafplion\, Gythio\, and Pylos\, where cobblestone streets\, whitewashed buildings\, and vibrant harbors create picturesque settings perfect for exploration. \nOPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION: TUESDAY–FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 15–18 \, 2026 (Athens Greece)\nDepart home on an overnight flight to Athens\, Greece. Arrive Wednesday\, September 16\, and transfer to the centrally located Athens Capital Hotel—MGallery Collection. Experience the treasures our AIA study leaders who will enrich your visit with their expertise. Explore ancient landmarks from the bustling Agora and lively Plaka to the iconic Acropolis and its acclaimed museum. Savor authentic Greek meals\, visit the National Archaeological Museum\, and enjoy time to discover this vibrant city at your own pace. \nOPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION: SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 -30\, 2026 (Athens\, Cape Sounion\, Delos\, Mykonos\, KuŞadasi Turkiye\, Herakalion\, Crete\, Greece and Knossos)\nLIMITED AVAILABILITY Remain in your cabin for an additional four-night cruise through the Aegean Sea\, exploring the region’s most iconic ancient sites with expert local guides. This extension must be booked with the main program to ensure the same\ncabin throughout.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-unesco-treasures-of-ancient-greece-circumnavigating-the-peloponnese-by-private-luxury-yacht-pre-post-tour-options/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Romans & Moors in Morocco & Spain tour
DESCRIPTION:Trace the layered history of the western Mediterranean on a journey through Morocco and Spain\, where Roman\, Islamic\, and Christian civilizations shaped enduring cultural landscapes. From Morocco’s Roman ruins and imperial cities to Andalusia’s Moorish masterpieces and Spain’s great art collections\, this thoughtfully paced itinerary weaves together archaeology\, architecture\, and living traditions. Along the way\, you will be treated to insightful discussions with your AIA lecturer/host\, Patrick Hunt\, whose deep field experience and engaging lectures will bring these countries’ histories vividly to life. \nTour highlights:\n• Explore Morocco’s imperial cities of Rabat\, Meknes\, and Fes\, including the medieval medinas of Fes el-Bali (“Old Fes”)\n• Walk through layers of history at Rabat’s Chellah Fortress\, where Phoenician\, Roman\, and Islamic remains converge\n• Experience Andalusia’s cultural crossroads in Seville\, Córdoba\, and Granada\, featuring palaces\, mosques\, cathedrals\, and historic quarters\n• Visit exceptional Roman sites including Volubilis\, Italica\, and the soaring Roman aqueduct of Segovia\n• Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra\, Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba\, Royal Alcázar of Seville\, and historic city centers\n• Delve into Spain’s artistic legacy with a guided visit of Madrid’s Prado Museum\n• Savor regional cuisine through welcome and farewell dinners\, select hosted meals\, and opportunities to dine independently\n• Stay in well-located 4- and 5-star hotels chosen for their quality\, comfort\, and proximity to key sites\nThis exclusive\, small-group tour is limited to just 16 participants.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-romans-moors-in-morocco-spain-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Essential Greece by Land & Sea tour with a 4-Night Aegean Cruise & Optional post-tour extension: Peloponnese Discovery
DESCRIPTION:JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF CLASSICAL GREECE AND THE AEGEAN WORLD on this marvelous exploration of Athens\, several Greek islands\, and the vast Greco-Roman site of Ephesus\, Türkiye. Begin with three nights in Athens\, staying near lively Syntagma Square. Explore with expert local guides Athens’ iconic ancient landmark\, the Parthenon\, plus the exceptional Acropolis Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art. Also take a full-day excursion to the stunning sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi\, once considered the spiritual center of the ancient world. \nHighlights include: \n-Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert local guides: Athens’ Acropolis\, the island of Delos\, Ephesus in Türkiye\, and Crete’s Minoan Palace at Knossos.\n-Delight in the antiquities and iconic sites in Athens such as climbing the Acropolis and visiting the Acropolis Museum while accompanied by expert guides.\n-Cruise with AIA study leaders for four nights aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra\, a privately chartered mega-yacht built\, appointed\, and staffed at the highest levels of comfort and service.\n-Swim in azure waters surrounding the beautiful island of Mykonos and explore its beautiful cobblestone streets.\n-Venture to Türkiye to walk the ancient streets of Ephesus\, where the Greco-Roman world comes alive at one of the most complete classical cities in the Mediterranean.\n-Wander the impressive ruins at Knossos in Crete\, a spectacular Bronze Age site known as Europe’s oldest city. \nOPTIONAL POST-TOUR EXTENSION: 9/30 to 10/3\, 2026\nPeloponnese Discovery Continue your journey with three nights in Greece’s Peloponnese\, a region where layers of history unfold amid striking landscapes. Explore the ruins of Corinth\, stand before the legendary citadel of Mycenae\, and marvel\nat the ancient theater of Epidaurus\, celebrated for its remarkable acoustics. Balance these encounters with time to unwind in the seaside beauty of Nafplion. Conclude your travels in Athens with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum\, home to one of the world’s most important collections of ancient art.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-essential-greece-by-land-sea-tour-with-a-4-night-aegean-cruise-optional-post-tour-extension-peloponnese-discovery/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & France tour
DESCRIPTION:Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves\, including Lascaux IV\, a new\, exact reproduction of one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites ever discovered; Altamira II\, a precise replica of the original that is often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art”; Atapuerca\, the most significant early human site in western Europe; Las Monedas Cave and Cueva del Castillo\, where 455 animal likenesses were painted and engraved some 22\,000-14\,000 years ago\, but other motifs such as hand stencils and red dots have been dated to more than 40\,000 years ago\, meaning that they may well have been made by Neanderthals; Cougnac\, which features paintings of extinct megaloceros and mammoth; Pech Merle\, known for its “negative handprints”; and others. \nHighlights include: \n• Enjoy excellent accommodations in fine hotels and charming inns\, as well as fine wine and cuisine.\n• Travel with world-renowned archaeological author Paul Bahn\, a gifted and popular lecturer who regularly leads tours to study the prehistory of Spain and France\, including this program. Dr. Bahn will enhance your understanding of the sites with lectures and informal discussions.\n• Tour archaeological and ethnographic museums with superb exhibits of prehistoric artifacts\, including the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos\, Altamira Museum\, Museum of Les Eyzies\, and the Museé d’Aquitaine; plus the modern art collections of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum.\n• Explore charming villages and cities\, including Santillana del Mar and San Sebastián.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-prehistoric-cave-art-of-spain-france-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:AIA Crete & the Cycladic Islands: Archaeological Gems of the Aegean tour
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to explore the island of Crete\, center of the Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age\, as well as the nearby Cycladic Islands of Santorini\, Mykonos\, and Delos. Marvel at the physical evidence of this first advanced civilization in Europe\, which created palace complexes\, stunning works of art\, a unique writing system called Linear A\, and an extensive trade network. You will stay in comfortable\, four- and five-star hotels\, perfect for exploring or just relaxing\, with nine nights on Crete in the capital city of Heraklion and in the lovely coastal towns of Agios Nikolaos and Rethymnon\, plus two nights on whitewashed Santorini and two nights on chic Mykonos. \nHighlights include:\n• Four of the six sites on Crete that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Minoan Palatial Centers”: Knossos\, Phaistos\, Malia\, and Zominthos.\n• Santorini’s ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri\, which was well-preserved for millennia under volcanic ash and today paints a picture of life before the island’s 2nd-millennium B.C. eruption.\n• The island of Delos\, most sacred of the islands in the ancient Aegean\, which grew from a sanctuary of Apollo into a major hub of commerce.\n• Crete’s nearby islands of Mochlos\, with a long archaeological past including a Minoan town; and Spinalonga\, a former leper colony with a 16th-century Venetian fortress.\n• A variety of Minoan villas\, houses\, and towns\, including the “royal villa” of Agia Triada\, the houses at Tylissos\, and the vast town of Gournia.\n• The Venetian port towns of Chania and Rethymnon\, with their charming old towns\, and Rethymnon’s 16th-century Fortezza\, a grand fortress built to defend the city against the Ottomans.\n• Several excellent museums\, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum\, housing the world’s finest collection of Minoan art and artifacts; and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera\, with a stunning collection of artifacts and wall paintings from the ancient site of Akrotiri.\n• The beauty of the cliffside\, whitewashed town of Fira\, Santorini; and the chic shops and narrow lanes of Chora\, Mykonos.\n• In addition to your knowledgeable and congenial AIA study leader\, you will be accompanied by local guides and a professional tour manager who will handle all of the logistics so you can relax\, enjoy\, and learn.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-crete-the-cycladic-islands-archaeological-gems-of-the-aegean-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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