AIA Tours: cruise

Voyage on the Black Sea

Tour Dates: September 22-October 3, 2022 (12 days)

Tour Leader(s): Michael Brennan ,

This tour has been cancelled for the 2022 departure.

Dear Traveler, Legendary Jason and the Argonauts searched for the Golden Fleece at the end of the known world—the Black Sea, between Europe and Asia Minor, along whose shores the fortunes of ancient empires waxed and waned. Join our fascinating Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host, archaeologist Michael Brennan, and circumnavigate this fabled sea, discovering ancient civilizations, vibrant contemporary cultures, and beautiful landscapes.

Cruise round-trip from Istanbul aboard the 59-cabin Island Sky, visiting a variety of historic sites and cities, enjoying dance and music performances, and sampling delicious local cuisines. From the ports of Samsun, Trabzon, Batumi, Sochi, Odessa, and Varna, and via charter flight to Tbilisi, you will enjoy fascinating, included excursions.

As we circumnavigate this historic body of water, you will enjoy a series of onboard lectures by Dr. Brennan and one or more other experts. They and local guides at each port of call will put this complex region into context, touching on the vastly different countries and cultures that have coexisted on the Black Sea’s shores for millennia. And, to further enhance your experience, you may choose to extend your journey with a pre-trip stay in Istanbul.

The Island Sky comfortably accommodates 92 guests, and AIA travelers are sharing this adventure with members of other organizations, so I encourage you to contact our office today at aia@studytours.org or (800) 748-6262 to reserve your preferred cabin.

Prices per person

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Island Sky

Tbilisi, Georgia - Voyage on the Black Sea, AIA Tours

Sulfur Baths, Tbilisi, Georgia - Voyage on the Black Sea, AIA Tours

Varna Cathedral, Bulgaria - Voyage on the Black Sea, AIA Tours

Amasya, Turkey - Voyage on the Black Sea, AIA Tours

Odessa, Ukraine - Voyage on the Black Sea, AIA Tours

Itinerary


Thursday & Friday, September 22 & 23: Home / Istanbul, Turkey
Saturday, September 24: At Sea
Sunday, September 25: Samsun / Amasya
Monday, September 26: Trabzon
Tuesday, September 27: Batumi, Georgia
Friday, September 28: Tbilisi
Saturday, September 29: Sochi, Russia
Sunday, September 30: At Sea
Monday, October 1: Odessa, Ukraine
Tuesday, October 2: Varna, Bulgaria
Wednesday, October 3: Istanbul / Home


Optional Pre-Tour Extension in Istanbul  September 19- 23, 2022
Optional Post-Tour Extension in Cappadocia October 3–6, 2022

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This tour is currently in the final planning stages.  For more information, and to be among the first notified when this brochure is ready, call 800-748-6262 or email aia@studytours.org.


For reservations or questions, please email us at aia@studytours.org (and include your full name) or call us toll-free at (800) 748-6262 (toll: 603-756-2884). To reserve your space using the online form, click here.

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