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Ancient : Behind the Scenes June 17 - 27, 2015 (11 days) led by Associate Professor of Archaeology Christofilis Maggidis & Adjunct Professor Molly Anastassiathe with a special visit from Dickinson President Nancy A. Roseman

Dickinson professor Christofilis Maggidis is field director of excavations at . Above, Grave Circle A at Mycenae; below left, the Tholos at the Oracle of ; below center, capstone of the famous at Mycenae; below right, the atop ’ . Office of the President Dear alumni, parents and friends of Dickinson College,

I am delighted to invite you to join our alumni adventure to Greece led by Dickinson professors Christofilis Maggidis and Molly Anastassiathe. This is a unique and splendid opportunity to learn firsthand with our experts about archaeology, mythology, history, art and . I plan to join you for three days in Mycenae and Nafplion for behind- the-scenes excursions and a special reception.

Christofilis is field director of excavations at one of the greatest and most famous archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, Mycenae, known also as the legendary fortress palace of Agamemnon, leader of the Greek forces against the Trojans in ’s epic poem The Iliad. He is also head of the Dickinson Excavation Project and Archaeological Survey (D.E.P.A.S.) at Mycenae, where Dickinson students excavate under his supervision. His wife, Molly, teaches language and literature, and is an expert on the epic poems and dramas of .

On June 23rd I will co-host a special reception at Mycenae and inspect the new Mycenaean Foundation Center that Dickinson has supported. We will go behind the scenes at Mycenae and meet with Dickinson students who are excavating. Christofilis is also planning to announce during our visit a major discovery from last season’s fieldwork.

Other highlights of this all-inclusive, 11-day alumni adventure include:

• Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites and several outstanding . • Exquisite artwork, including marble and bronze sculptures, gold jewelry and icons. • The finest classical architecture — ancient temples, stadiums, theaters and more, including: ºº Athens’ iconic ancient sites and museums, such as the stunning new Acropolis ; The famous so-called “Mask ºº the spectacular ancient theater at ; of Agamemnon,” discovered at Mycenae. ºº Olympia, the original site of the Olympics for 1,000 years, starting in 776 B.C.; and See this and other treasures ºº Delphi, the greatest ancient oracle, located in a spectacular mountain setting. with our tour leader, Professor Maggidis. • Beautiful seascapes and mountain vistas. • Comfortable, often luxurious, hotels. • Delicious Mediterranean cuisine: all meals, a wine tasting, and three cocktail receptions are included.

I do hope that you will join us for this luxurious and fascinating alumni adventure. I look forward to seeing you at Mycenae!

Sincerely,

Nancy A. Roseman President Dickinson Faculty Leaders Associate Professor of Archaeology Christofilis Maggidis is an expert on ancient Greece. He is currently the field director of excavations at the famous site of Mycenae, the location of one of Dickinson’s global-studies programs. A native of Greece, Christofilis received his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and conducted postdoctoral studies at Brown and Harvard Universities.

Christofilis co-leads this exclusive Dickinson alumni adventure with his wife, Maria (Molly) Anastassiathe, a Dickinson adjunct professor who teaches modern and literature. Ancient Greece: Behind the Scenes June 17 - 27, 2015 (11 days) GREECE Osios Loukas led by Dickinson professors Christofilis Maggidis & Molly Anastassiathe Delphi

with a special visit from Dickinson President Nancy A. Roseman Nafpaktos 1 Corinth  Mycenae ATHENS 4 • Explore wonderful museums and seven spectacular UNESCO World 1 Epidaurus 3 Heritage sites: Athens’ Acropolis, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Tiryns, Olympia, Olympia Argos Delphi and Osios Loukas. Nafplion • Travel and learn with two engaging Dickinson faculty who are experts on the archaeology, history and . # = number of nights Mediterranean Sea • Visit with Dickinson students excavating through the global-studies program at Mycenae and see areas that are closed to the public. Itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, R= Reception, D= Dinner) Wednesday, June 17, 2015: Depart Home Thursday, June 18: Arrive Athens, Greece Upon arrival in Athens you will be transferred to our luxurious hotel near the Acropolis. Meet for an early dinner. Three nights at the 5-starElectra Palace . (D)

Friday, June 19: Athens | Acropolis © GNTO | Ascend the Acropolis and learn about its Parthenon and temples, see the Mycenaean foundation walls, and stroll by the and the Theater of Dionysus to the spectacular, new Acropolis Museum. Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in the Plaka, Athens’ ancient center at the base of the Acropolis, with its narrow, labyrinthine streets. Choose between a guided walk circumambulating the Acropolis OR enjoy the afternoon at leisure to relax at your hotel’s pool and spa, or stroll through the Plaka’s alleyways lined with shops. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner at our hotel’s lovely rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the Acropolis. (B,L,R,D) Above, admire the splendid Saturday, June 20: Athens | Cemetery | | National Archaeological Museum art and architecture of Athens. Choose to relax this morning OR enjoy a guided walk through the ancient Kerameikos Cemetery and the Agora, with Below, the famous theater at its Temple of and museum within the . Gather for lunch before a guided tour of the National Epidaurus, renowned for its Archaeological Museum’s stunning collections, with a special focus on the Mycenaean artifacts. (B,L,D) outstanding acoustics.

© Dnalor 01 Sunday, June 21: Athens | Corinth | Epidaurus | Nafplion Depart Athens and drive to the peninsula, stopping at to see the Temple of Apollo, Roman odeon, and archaeological museum. Continue to the famous Sanctuary at Epidaurus, dedicated to Asklepios, god of healing. Admire the ancient, 14,000-seat theater with extraordinary acoustics, and visit the small museum with ancient medical instruments. Continue on to the delightful port town of Nafplion, Greece’s first capital after independence. Three nights at the 4-star Nafplia Palace, or similar. (B,L,D) Monday, June 22: Nafplion | Mycenae | Nafplion Drive to Mycenae, where Professor Maggidis is field director of excavations; he will provide unrivaled access and fascinating insights. Enter the famous , a magnificent, ancient tholos tomb; and walk through the celebrated Lion Gate to explore the Bronze Age fortress-palace often associated with legendary Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. After lunch near the site, return to Mycenae to visit the site museum (with behind-the-scenes viewing of recently discovered artifacts) as well as Prof. Maggidis’ current excavation areas, which are part of Dickinson’s global-studies program, where you will meet Dickinson students working on site. We enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at an award-winning winery. (B,L,D) Tuesday, June 23: Nafplion | Palamidi Fortress | Tiryns | Mycenae | Nafplion Take the morning at leisure in Nafplion OR drive up to the Palamidi Fortress for stunning views of the Argolic Gulf, and then visit the Folklore Museum and Archaeological Museum. After lunch in Nafplion, drive to Tiryns, the ruins of a 13th-century B.C. citadel with impressive fortification walls. Continue on to Mycenae, where our return visit takes us to rarely-visited areas, including tholos tombs, an ancient beacon tower, and the Mycenaean Foundation Center. Enjoy a special rooftop reception, musical performance, and dinner near Mycenae. (B,L,R,D) Wednesday, June 24: Nafplion | Argos | Olympia Depart Nafplion and visit the Roman baths and theater at Argos. Continue on to ancient Olympia, where the Pan-Hellenic Games (predecessors of the modern Olympics) began in the 8th century B.C. Explore this extensive site, including the original stadium and 7th- century B.C. Temple of , plus the site museum with such treasures as the sculptures from the pediments of the Temple of Zeus and ’ spectacular Hermes sculpture. Overnight at the 4-star Europa Hotel. (B,L,D) Thursday, June 25: Olympia | Nafpaktos | Delphi Depart the Peloponnese via the world’s longest multi-span, cable-stayed bridge. Have lunch in lovely Nafpaktos, overlooking the . Continue on to Delphi, scenically perched on the side of Mt. Parnassus, which the ancient Greeks believed to be the center of the Earth. At this ancient oracle site, walk along the Sacred Way, past the impressive Temple of Apollo, to the theater and upward to the stadium, enjoying fantastic views along the way. Overnight at the 4-star Amalia Hotel Delphi. (B,L,D) © Eusebius Friday, June 26: Delphi | Osios Loukas | Athens Explore Delphi’s Archaeological Museum, including the famous bronze Charioteer and a colossal marble group of three dancing women. After lunch, visit the famous Byzantine monastery of Osios Loukas with its fine , and then return to Athens, where we gather for a festive farewell dinner. Overnight at the 5-star Electra Palace Plaka. (B,L,R,D) Saturday, June 27: Athens | Home Transfers are provided to Athens’ international airport. (B)

Top, the incredible Treasury of Atreus at Mycenae. Middle, Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge connects the Peloponnese with mainland Greece. Bottom, Olympia was the site of the first Olympics (776 B.C.) and hosted the Games for 1,000 years! This is an extensive site with an ancient stadium, gymnasium © V A Stojanovic and temple ruins, and a wonderful museum. Per-Person Prices DOUBLE Occupancy (15 or more participants)...... $6,445 DOUBLE Occupancy (10-14 participants)...... $6,945 SINGLE Supplement (limited availability)...... $945 Single room supplement will be charged when requested or required. A surcharge will be required if there are fewer than 10 participants. Your Trip Includes: • Leadership of Dickinson professors Christofilis Maggidis and Molly Anastassiathe, plus co-host Dickinson President Nancy Roseman for three days; • Services of an expert, English-speaking Greek guide throughout; Above, enjoy three nights in the charming port town of Nafplion, • Services of a trip manager; which was the first capital of independent Greece. The Palamidi • All accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels; Fortress, built by the Venetians, towers over the town. • All meals, with bottled water and soft drinks plus coffee or tea; Bottom right, dawn view of the Acropolis from the rooftop • Welcome and farewell dinners plus a reception at Mycenae, restaurant of our Athens hotel, where we enjoy four nights. including cocktails, beer and wine; • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Athens; What to Expect • Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach, including bottled water; We will be staying at 4- and 5-star hotels, chosen for their excellent • All entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary; locations and generous comfort. Meals are of very high quality and all meals are included. • Local taxes, service charges and VAT; • Gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff and porters; YOU MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION AND • Gratuities to the guide and drivers; ABLE TO MAKE LONG WALKS, UNASSISTED, OVER • Handling of luggage; UNEVEN TERRAIN, AND UP AND DOWN STEPS. • Comprehensive pre-departure information. If you have any questions about your ability to participate, we RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Airfare to and from Greece; suggest that you visit your personal physician with this brochure in passport and visa fees; all airport fees and departure taxes; cost of hand, and discuss whether or not this program is appropriate for personal, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; excess baggage you. All participants are expected to be physically active, to enjoy fees; meals other than those listed in the itinerary; personal tips; items or services of a personal nature, such as laundry; alcoholic traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural or other beverages, except as noted above; taxi, telephone, and fax differences.Complete pre-departure details will be sent to participants. charges; and optional excursions or deviations from scheduled tour. CANCELLATION POLICY: All requests by passengers for Air Arrangements & Transfers cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received International airfare to and from Athens is not included in the tour cost. at least 120 days prior to departure are fully refunded, less an administrative fee of $500 per person. Cancellations received Once you have received your final payment invoice, you should book between 119 and 61 days prior to departure are fully refunded, less your flights. If you are considering booking your flights before this time, an administrative fee of $1,000 per person. Cancellations received please contact our office first. We do not accept liability for cancellation 60 days or less before departure are subject to 100% of the tour penalties related to domestic or international airline tickets. cost. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. (An application will be sent after receipt of your deposit). Airport transfers in Athens on arrival and departure are included. Prices, leaders, hotels, and itinerary are subject to change. Prices quoted are based on group participation and no For questions and reservations please contact: refunds will be made for any part of the program in which you choose not to participate. It is understood that refunds cannot be made to passengers who do not complete the tour for whatever reason. 800-856-8951 Toll: 603-756-4004 • Fax: 603-756-2922 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dickinson.edu/alumnitravel P.O. Box 938, 47 Main Street, Suite One, Walpole, NH 03608

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Corinth Ancient Greece: Behind the Scenes June 17 - 27, 2015 (11 days)

led by Associate Professor of Archaeology Christofilis Maggidis and Adjunct Professor Molly Anastassiathe with a special visit from Dickinson President Nancy A. Roseman

Ancient Greece Behind the Scenes June 17 - 27, 2015 (11 days)

Led by Associate Professor of Archaeology Christofilis Maggidis and Adjunct Professor Molly Anastassiathe with a special visit from Dickinson President Nancy A. Roseman

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