In January of 2018 the Irish Archaeology Field School (IAFS) and Irish National Heritage Park (INHP) launched a major new archaeological research project – Digging the Lost Town of Carrig – in the townland of Newtown, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. The project explores one of the most historically significant sites in Ireland, the Ferrycarrig Ringwork. (A “ringwork” is an oval or circular earthen fortification that was usually topped by a palisade wall.) The Ferrycarrig Ringwork was founded…
The Mekong Princess offers 14 luxurious suites combining the elegance of French Colonial style with the peacefulness and comfort of a Southeast Asian spa. All suites have sliding glass doors that open to a French balcony (railing); Angkor Suites also feature a private veranda with seating area. Suites have either twin beds that can be joined as a queen bed, or a king bed; a spacious seating area; en suite facilities with shower (plus separate…
This tour has been canceled for 2020. The 2021 departure of this tour is in the planning stages, to be contacted when the tour becomes available, please call 800-748-6262 or email aia@studytours.org. Discover the kaleidoscope of Israel’s archaeological riches in springtime. Highlights include iconic ancient and religious sites, including five that are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list: the spectacular, tragic fortress of King Herod at Masada; the Biblical Tel (settlement mound) of Megiddo; a…
Two separate dates are available for this trip: February 26, 2011 March 6, 2011 (10 days),& October 21-30, 2011 (10 days) This 8-night/10-day tour visits all the must-see highlights of Egypt with an AIA lecturer/host plus expert guide and trip manager. Includes all excursions, flights in Egypt, all accommodations, all meals, airport transfers, and more. Pricing: $3,245 Double Occupancy. Single Supplement: $745. Highlights Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Solar Boat Museum, the timeless…
Since 2002, Stephen Harvey (Ph.D., U. of PA) has accompanied more than 25 AIA Tours of Egypt, plus AIA Tours land programs in Jordan and Sudan, and an AIA-sponsored cruise from Jordan to Cyprus via Egypt and Lebanon, all to excellent reviews.Since 1993, Steve has been Director of the Ahmose and Tetisheri Project, which centers on excavation of the monumental complex of King Ahmose at Abydos, under the aegis of the Pennsylvania-Yale-Institute of Fine Arts,…
Ballintober, RC, IE
Welcome to the tenth season of the Castles in Communities Archaeological Field School and Research Project (CIC for short), located in Ballintober village, County Roscommon, Ireland. Nestled in the island’s “hidden heartland,” CIC is designed to serve first-time diggers and more experienced volunteers alike. Imagine a small, quintessential Irish rural community lying in the shadow of a crumbling medieval castle’s ruins, surrounded as far as the eye can see by grazing animals and rolling hills…
January 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm
The iconic early medieval royal palace of Yeavering is located at the base of the Cheviot Hills along the modern-day Anglo-Scottish border in a quiet bucolic valley. In the 6th century AD, it was one of the key royal settlements and assembly sites of the early medieval kingdom of Northumbria, linked to the site noted in Bede’s histories as King Edwin’s royal villa of Ad Gefrin. The initial investigations of the site, led by Dr.…
Kings Clipstone, Mansfield NG21, UK
This is not an ordinary field school – this is a ‘training field school’ where you will learn about all aspects of archaeological excavation and receive hands on training and learning from archaeological professionals in the heart of Sherwood Forest… As well as offering the best in archaeological training and support, the Field School is tailored towards enabling attendees to fulfil the requirements of the Archaeological Skills Passport. This course is suitable for all levels…
March 10, 2023
Tour Highlights include: • Iconic ancient and religious sites, including five that are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list: the spectacular, tragic fortress of King Herod at Masada; the Biblical Tel (settlement mound) of Megiddo; a view of Haifa’s Bahá’í Gardens from Mt. Carmel; the Jewish necropolis of Beit Shearim; and Bethlehem, with its 4th-century Church of the Nativity. • Five nights based in Jerusalem, exploring in-depth its archaeological sites, outstanding museums, and major Christian,…
June 27, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
The American Research Center in Egypt, in collaboration with ARCE-NE, is pleased to present a special evening with Dr. Marc Gabolde in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. A light reception will take place after the lecture. Registration is required: https://www.arce.org/tut-chapter-tour
June 26, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
The American Research Center in Egypt, in collaboration with ARCE-NE, is pleased to present a special afternoon with Dr. Marc Gabolde in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. A light reception will take place after the reception. Registration is required: https://www.arce.org/tut-chapter-tour
June 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
The American Research Center in Egypt, in collaboration with the Egyptian Embassy and ARCE-DC, is pleased to present a special evening with Dr. Marc Gabolde in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. A light reception will take place after the lecture. Registration is required: https://www.arce.org/tut-chapter-tour
June 22, 2022 @ 6:30 pm
The American Research Center in Egypt, in collaboration with ARCE/NY and the Archaeology Committee of The National Arts Club, is pleased to present a special evening with Dr. Marc Gabolde in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. A light reception will be offered after the lecture. Registration is required: https://www.arce.org/tut-chapter-tour
January 31, 2023
This itinerary is carefully crafted to provide the discerning traveler with the finest Egypt tour available. It combines all the best attributes of an in-depth, small-group, all-inclusive, well-paced, luxury trip. Highlights: Learn with a distinguished and engaging American scholar plus a wonderful local Egyptologist and an excellent tour manager. This trio has been receiving accolades for many years. Travel with a maximum of just 16 guests plus your trio of leaders. Enjoy the best accommodations,…
January 17, 2023
This unique trip combines the very best of the ancient pharaonic sites with later Coptic (early Christian) and medieval Islamic sites. This is a luxurious, in-depth, small-group, all-inclusive, well-paced, 17-day trip. Learn with a distinguished and engaging Egyptian scholar plus one of Egypt’s most experienced tour manager/guides. Travel with a maximum of just 16 guests plus your two leaders. Enjoy the best accommodations, including 10 nights at luxurious, 5-star hotels in Giza, Cairo, Luxor, and…
January 13, 2023
You are invited to return to Egypt to experience this 17-day, custom-designed itinerary in the engaging company of Egyptologist Stephen Harvey plus an expert local Egyptology guide and a professional tour manager. This trio has been receiving accolades for many years. Highlights are many and varied: Spend two full days visiting museums in Cairo (the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the historic Egyptian Museum) or two full days exploring Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum…
This unique trip combines the very best of the ancient pharaonic sites with later Coptic (early Christian) and medieval Islamic sites. This is a luxurious, in-depth, small-group, all-inclusive, well-paced, 17-day trip.Learn with a distinguished and engaging Egyptian scholar plus one of Egypt’s most experienced tour manager/guides.Travel with a maximum of just 16 guests plus your two leaders. Enjoy the best accommodations, including 11 nights at luxurious, 5-star hotels in Giza, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan; a…
May 15, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
The Late Bronze Age (1600-1200 BCE) in the Eastern Mediterranean stands out in the history of the ancient world as a time of political and economic consolidation, with multiple great powers – Mycenae, Babylonia, Egypt, the Hittites – exerting their military power in the region and engaging in an unprecedented degree of international trade and diplomacy. The archaeological and historical records from this period offer a treasure trove of evidence including monumental architecture, kingly correspondence,…
July 8, 2022
This summer, join a team of lecturers on a voyage that will explore one of the Arctic’s most interesting and magnificent areas, Norway’s Svalbard (Spitsbergen). Enjoy the comforts of a luxurious expedition ship while exploring a remote region far from tourist routes. A group of islands located between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of vast glaciers, calving icebergs, snowcapped mountains, and majestic serene fjords. Two thirds of the archipelago is covered…
This tour has been cancelled for the July 2022 departure. This summer, join a team of lecturers on a voyage that will explore one of the Arctic’s most interesting and magnificent areas, Norway’s Svalbard (Spitsbergen). Enjoy the comforts of a luxurious expedition ship while exploring a remote region far from tourist routes. A group of islands located between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of vast glaciers, calving icebergs, snowcapped mountains, and…
