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CLASSICAL & BRONZE AGE GREECE APRIL 8-24, 2019 TOUR LEADER: DR JENNIFER LAWLESS

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Overview Our 17-day journey takes us through one of the most fascinating countries of the ancient world both culturally and historically, visiting many of the great sites of the Bronze Age and Classical Greece. Commencing in Athens, we visit the Acropolis, the Agora (the ancient market-place and centre of ancient Athenian life) and the superb new Acropolis Museum and Archaeological Museum. We head south to the Peloponnese region, crossing the famous Isthmus of Corinth before entering the ancient Mycenaean world of the fortified cities of Mycenae and Tiryns. We stay at the ancient and picturesque seaside town of Nafplio, a magnificent base for exploring the region that includes the intact ancient theatre at Epidaurus. Leaving the Mycenaean world, we travel to Olympia – site of the ancient Olympic Games and the sanctuaries of Zeus, Hera and Apollo, then on to ancient Delphi, home of the mystical Delphic Oracle, consulted by many leaders of the ancient world. We continue to the one of the most famous battles sites of the epic Persian/Greek wars –Marathon, scene of the defeat of the Persians. We fly to the stunning island of Santorini, home of the most devastating volcanic eruption of the ancient world. The view of the caldera is magnificent – as is the archaeological site of Akrotiri, dating to Minoan times. We soak up the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful and unique island with its white-washed houses and towering cliffs before concluding our Greek Odyssey back in Athens.

Your tour leader Dr Jennifer Lawless has led tours to Turkey, Greece, Crete and Iran. Her main interest in travel is history, both ancient and more recent history such as the experiences of Australians at Gallipoli. Other cultures – and in particular their food and wine - also rate!

Jennifer has co-authored over ten books on Ancient History that are widely used in senior History classes and has been awarded a

number of scholarships and awards for writing and research, including a Churchill Fellowship, an Endeavor Research Fellowship for Turkey, and a NSW Premiers Award for History. Jennifer has lectured in History teaching method at Sydney, Macquarie and Western Sydney universities and was the Board of Studies History Inspector for 13 years. Her PhD concerned the experiences of the Australians captured as POWs during the Gallipoli campaign. This involved almost ten years of research and travelling over 8,000 kilometres through Turkey, locating the main POW camp sites.

CLASSICAL & BRONZE AGE GREECE

Tour dates: April 8-24, 2019

Tour leader: Dr Jennifer Lawless

Tour Price: $8,975 per person, twin share

Single Supplement: $1,525 for sole use of double room

Booking deposit: $500 per person

Recommended airline: Emirates

Maximum places: 20

Itinerary: Athens (3 nights), Nafplio (4 nights), Olympia (2 nights), Delphi (2 nights), Santorini (3 Nights), Athens (2 nights)

Date published: January 14, 2019

Enquiries and bookings

For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Rebecca Fussell at Academy Travel on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email [email protected]

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Tour Highlights

ANCIENT HISTORY AND CIVILISATION Journey through Greece from the Bronze Age to the classical world, from the art and poetry of the region’s most ancient artefacts to the technology and politics of the brief period following the conquest of Persia to the time of Alexander the Great. Encounter Socrates, Herodotus and Hippocrates, and the ideas of philosophy, history, science and mathematics that still underpin our own society today.

ATHENS Experience Athens, which grew from a small Mycenean community to a city that at its height epitomised the best of Greek virtues that gave birth to democracy. Wander through the Agora, centre of city life, on our way to Greece’s defining symbol of cultural achievement — the Acropolis — dedicated to the goddess Athena and proclaiming the glory of Athens to the world.

MYCENAE Explore the Mycenean citadels of the Late Bronze Age in the Peloponnese. Visit the awe-inspiring palace of Agamemnon at Mycenae, with its Lion Gate, monumental tombs and Cyclopean walls, as well as the citadel of Tiryns (‘of the mighty walls’) as mentioned by Homer. We see the finds uncovered at Mycenae and Tiryns at the Archaeological Museum in Nafplio.

AMAZING MUSEUMS Investigate thousands of years of accumulated history through a dazzling array of museums that provide relevance and context to the sites visited on the tour. From the National Archaeological Museum of Greece with its incomparable collection of Mycenaean and classical period art and artefacts to smaller site museums at Nafplio, Olympia and Delphi.

SANTORINI Bask in the beauty of Santorini, supermodel of the Greek Islands. It is instantly recognisable by its dramatic multi coloured cliffs rising from the volcanic caldera and topped with whitewashed buildings shimmering in the sunlight. Celebrated by poets and painters, soak in the picture-perfect sunsets against the contrast of black sand beaches laid down by ancient eruptions that gave birth to this unique paradise.

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Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D.

Monday 8 April Arrive

The tour commences at the hotel in Athens at 6pm. Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers in the lobby of the hotel for introductions and drinks followed by dinner in the hotel. Overnight Athens (D)

Tuesday 9 April Athens Agora and the Acropolis

We depart our hotel for a guided walking tour through the Agora, centre of the ancient city where citizens assembled for a wide variety of administrative, cultural, religious and political purposes. We continue our walk up to the Acropolis. The Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the exquisite temple of Athena Nike are the centrepieces of the ancient buildings on the Acropolis and encapsulate both the beauty and achievements of ancient Greece. We complete our tour with a visit to the Acropolis Museum where artefacts recovered from the site and spanning thousands of years are displayed. Our welcome dinner is in a local tavern. Overnight Athens. (B, L, D)

Wednesday 10 April Athens Archaeological Museum

This morning we visit the National Archaeological Museum of Greece, with its incomparable collection of Mycenaean and classical period art and artefacts. Originally built to house finds from around Athens it has become a truly national museum with collections devoted to prehistory, sculptures, metallurgy and pottery. These pieces will remain with us during the tour as exemplars of many of the sites we shall visit throughout the country in the coming days. After lunch, we explore the labyrinthine streets in Plaka, the oldest district of Athens with neoclassical houses and pedestrian only streets before returning to the hotel on foot. Overnight Athens. (B, L)

Thursday 11 April Mycenae

Departing Athens, we drive to the Isthmus of Corinth to see the canal that separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese. We continue to Mycenae, the seat of Agamemnon who served as leader of the Greek coalition at Troy and a site that gave its name to a whole civilization. Walking through the site we come

Above: the caryatides support the porch at the Erechtheion in Athens Below: the Artemision Bronze in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens; the pedestrian only streets in the Plaka area make for a pleasant stroll through the oldest area of Athens

Tour start & finish time

The tour begins at 6.00pm in Athens on Monday 8 April, at the Electra Palace Hotel.

The tour ends after breakfast in Athens on Wednesday 24 April.

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Above: The concept of the narrow Corinth Canal dates back 2000 years; the well preserved Ancient Theatre at Epidaurus known for its perfect acoustics and fine structure Below: The preserved stone mansions and rustic atmosphere of Hydra

to the famous Lion Gate, see the Shaft Graves of Circle A and climb through the site to the crowning Megaron Palace where the Mycenaean king would have held sway over much territory. Blending back into the rocky hills, the ruins of this ancient powerhouse are in a spectacular location atop the citadel and ringed by well-preserved Cyclopean walls. A short drive takes us to our hotel to settle in before dinner. Overnight Nafplio. (B, D)

Friday 12 April Nafplio and Epidaurus

This morning we visit the impressive site of Epidaurus, the location of the Asclepeion, one of the most famous healing centres of the Classical world. The well-preserved 4th-century BCE theatre is regarded as the best in Greece for its fine structure and perfect acoustics. Back in town we visit the Archaeological Museum to see the finds discovered from Tiryns, Mycenae and Epidaurus. After lunch in a local restaurant we wander through the narrow-cobbled streets of the old town of Nafplio, characterised by Venetian architecture and through Syntagma Square. This afternoon there is the option to climb the 913 steps to the baroque fortress of Palamidi, standing 216 metres above the town and named after Palamedes, the son of Nafplio and hero of the Trojan war. Overnight Nafplio. (B, L)

Saturday 13 April Tiryns

Today we head to the small Mycenaean citadel of Tiryns. Celebrated by Homer for their strength, the walls of Tiryns still impress as does the well-preserved acropolis, cyclopean tunnels and gate house. Its location close to the sea made it an important city during the Middle Helladic period as it controlled the trade routes between the mainland and the Aegean. We return to Nafplio where the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Nafplio. (B)

Sunday 14 April Hydra

This morning we travel to the port of Ermioni and travel by fast ferry to Hydra in the Argo Saronic Gulf. Free of cars and motorised vehicles the island has a rustic beauty attracting artists, musicians and actors like Sophia Loren. We wander through the cobbled lanes; past beautifully preserved stone mansions and monasteries soaking in the atmosphere and enjoy lunch by the harbour. We return to Nafplio later in the afternoon. Overnight Nafplio. (B, L)

Monday 15 April To Olympia

We depart for Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games and where the Olympic flame is still ceremonially lit every four years by the priestesses from the Altar of Hera using a concave mirror. We stop for lunch on the way, arriving in the early afternoon and settle in before dinner. Overnight Olympia. (B, L, D)

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Tuesday 16 April Olympia

This morning we visit the ancient site at Olympia, home to the Temple of Zeus, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World. The sanctuary not only lies in a beautiful and peaceful setting but its largely non-reconstructed remains allow a unique opportunity to visualise how this complex would have looked during its heyday. Also within the sanctuary is the ancient Temple of Hera while just outside the precinct are the gymnasium and well-preserved stadium. The archaeological museum is a treasure trove of artefacts excavated from the sacred precinct including superb architectural sculptures from the Temple of Zeus itself. Overnight Olympia. (B)

Wednesday 17 April To Delphi

Today we travel to Delphi, chosen by the Greeks as the navel of the Earth and located on the spectacular cliff face of Mt Parnassus. This afternoon we visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum and view its collection of treasures including the marble Sphinx of Naxos and the marvellous Charioteer, one of the finest extant bronze statues from the classical world. Our visit also prepares us for our tour to the site tomorrow. We check in to our hotel and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Delphi. (B, L, D)

Thursday 18 April Sanctuary of Apollo

Today we visit the impressive and mystical archaeological site of Delphi, home to the most important oracle of the ancient world whose influence on rulers and the ruled alike was profound. Political decisions were made and colonies around the Mediterranean were founded only after consultation with the Oracle. We examine the site today, exploring the Temple of Apollo, treasuries, the theatre, stadium and Altar of the Chians. This afternoon we travel to the walled monastery of Hosias Loukas. An important monument of the Middle Byzantine period the lavish frescoes and marble and mosaic decorations reflect the classic decorative style for this era. We also visit the crypt where the relics of St Luke are held. Overnight Delphi. (B)

Friday 19 April Marathon to Santorini

Departing early today, we head to Marathon where the heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated the Persians in 490 BCE. Legend states that a Greek soldier ran from the battle site to Athens to proclaim the victory and gave rise to the Olympic event. We visit the monument dedicated to the 192 Greek soldiers who died in the battle and small archaeological Museum. We continue to Athens airport to board our flight to Santorini. Overnight Santorini (B, D)

Above: Ruins of the Philippeion at Olympia, once an ancient Greek sanctuary erected by King Philip II of Macedonia Below: the two-metre-high colossal sphinx of Naxos at over stood on a 10-metre-tall Ionian column erected next to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, now housed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum

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Saturday 20 April Akrotiri

Today we visit the Minoan Bronze Age site at Akrotiri. One of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean, it was destroyed by the Theran eruption and buried in Volcanic ash and was possibly the inspiration behind Plato’s story of Atlantis. Excavations begun in 1967 have revealed a large settlement, extensive drainage systems and multi storeyed buildings painted with frescoes. After lunch we visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira which houses artefacts and frescoes from Akrotiri and Neolithic and Cycladic era pottery. Overnight Santorini. (B, L)

Sunday 21 April Santorini

This morning we travel to the north western tip of Santorini to Oia for spectacular views across the caldera and wander through the maze of streets past shops, cafes and whitewashed houses perched on the cliffside. We continue to Pyrgos, a fortress settlement and the highest point on the island and explore the ruins of Kasteli Castle. We explore Santorini’s famed black sand and pebbled beaches and enjoy lunch by the water. Overnight Santorini. (B, L)

Monday 22 April To Athens

Depending on flight schedules we depart for Santorini Airport this morning and return to Athens. Any touring today will be designed around our arrival time into Athens once confirmed. Overnight Athens. (B, D)

Tuesday 23 April At Leisure

Today is at leisure in Athens. We reconvene this evening for our farewell dinner. (B, D)

Wednesday 24 April Depart

The tour concludes after breakfast. Passengers who have booked their international flights through Academy Travel will be provided with a transfer to the airport. (B)

Hotels Athens, Electra Palace Hotel (4 nights) Nafplio, Hotel Rex (4 nights)

Olympia, Arty Grand Hotel (2 nights) Delphi, Anemolia Hotel (2 nights) Santorini, Hotel Majestic (3 nights)

Above: the Minoan Bronze age site at Akrotiri and the stunning cliffs at Oia Below: young boxers depicted on a fresco from Akrotiri dating back to 1700BCE

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Fitness Requirements of THIS tour

GRADE TWO

It is important both for you and for your fellow travellers that you are fit enough to be able to enjoy all the activities on this tour. To give you an indication of the level of physical fitness required to participate on our tours, we have given them a star grading. Academy Travel’s tours tend to feature extended walking tours and site visits, which require greater fitness than coach touring. We ask you to carefully consider your ability to meet the physical demands of the tour.

Participation criteria for this tour

This Grade Two tour is designed for people who lead active lives and can comfortably participate in up to five hours of physical activity per day on most days, including longer walking tours, challenging archaeological sites, climbing stairs, embarking and disembarking trains and/or boats, and a more demanding tour schedule with one night stops or several internal flights. You should be able to: keep up with the group at all times walk for 4-5 kilometres at a moderate pace with only

short breaks stand for a reasonable length of time in galleries and

museums tolerate uncomfortable climatic conditions such as cold,

humidity and heat walk up and down slopes negotiate steps and slopes on archaeological sites,

which are often uneven and unstable get on and off a large coach with steep stairs, train or

boat unassisted, possibly with luggage move your luggage a short distance if required

A note for older travellers

If you are more than 80 years old, or have restricted mobility, it is highly likely that you will find this itinerary challenging. You will have to miss several activities and will not get the full value of the tour. Your booking will not be accepted until after you have contacted Academy Travel to discuss your situation and the exact physical requirements of this tour. While we will do our best to reasonably accommodate the physical needs of all group members, we reserve the right to refuse bookings if we feel that the requirements of the tour are too demanding for you and/or if local conditions mean we cannot reasonably accommodate your condition.

Tour Price The tour price is $8,975 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $1,525 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour.

Tour Inclusions

Included in the tour price

16 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels Breakfasts daily, plus lunches and dinners as noted in

the itinerary Return economy class flights from Athens to Santorini Land travel by air-conditioned coach Extensive background notes and talks All entrance fees to sites mentioned on itinerary Services of a tour leader and national guide throughout Qualified local guides where appropriate Porterage of one piece of luggage at all hotels Tips for all services included in the itinerary

Not included

International air fares, taxes and surcharges (see below) Travel insurance Meals not mentioned in itinerary Expenses of a personal nature

Air travel OPTIONS The tour price quoted is for land content only. For this tour we recommend Emirates or Etihad Airlines which offers flights to Athens from most Australian cities. Please contact us for further information on competitive Economy, Business and First Class airfares.

Enquiries & bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Rebecca Fussell at Academy Travel on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email [email protected]

Weather on Tour Spring is a pleasant time to travel through Santorini and mainland Greece and should not vary too much through the regions we visit on tour. Expect temperatures averaging between 24–26 ºC throughout with minimums between 12-15 ºC. The is only a slight chance of rain.

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About Academy TravelEach year Academy Travel organises around 60 journeys to Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and the Americas, each focusing on a distinctive historical, artistic or cultural theme. The aim of every Academy Travel journey is to combine the pleasures of independent travel with the benefits and shared enjoyment of a group. Academy Travel is an Australian-owned travel company, founded in 2004. The company’s staff includes both academic experts and travel professionals with over two decades’ industry experience. We also have our own office in Rome which organises our tours in Western Europe. This means we have direct control over the selection of hotels, restaurants, coaches and local guides, guaranteeing superior quality.

Years of experienceAcademy Travel was founded in 2004 by a team with decades of prior experience in small group travel. On average, our tour leaders have over 11 years’ experience, some with 25 or more years. To ensure quality, we have our own office in Rome, Italy and a network of trusted suppliers around the world.

Great itinerariesAcademy Travel works hard to create itineraries that provide a balanced experience – walking tours, museum and gallery visits, live performances, city and countryside. We’re proud to be constantly innovating, from opening up new destinations, creating tours around festivals and special exhibitions, to providing unrivalled depth in our residential tours.

Like-minded groupsOver the years we’ve been in operation, we’ve developed a loyal band of Academy Travellers, some of whom have travelled with us more than 10 times. They say the small groups (maximum 20, average 17) and distinct themes of our tours attract like-minded travellers and create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.

Long staysFeedback from our clients consistently tells us that creating itineraries with three and four-night stops, or even longer, is far more appealing that rushing from place to place. Wherever possible, we plan our tours around a limited number of stops, making your travels more relaxed and more meaningful.

Special EventsA private viewing of the Sistine Chapel? Tickets to a sold-out concert by the Berlin Philharmonic? A world-famous art fair? Access to private homes and gardens? Behind-the-scenes visits? Many of our tours feature access to places and events that are usually not offered on most group tours.

Expert tour leadersWe work closely with a team of academically qualified and highly experienced tour leaders. They don’t just ‘rattle off the facts’ – they help us plan our itineraries and, on tour, freely share their deep knowledge and genuine passion. Most of our tour leaders are still teaching at an advanced level and many are still undertaking academic research.

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