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A SX C.1575.Cyprus & Rhodes 5-4 Discover the Archaeological Wonders of Cyprus & Rhodes including Bodrum and the Greek Isle of Kos May 4-17, 2020 Join us! And discover the fascinating site of Halicarnassus, the ancient Mausoleum which archaeological heritage and history of the was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Mediterranean Islands of Cyprus and Rhodes, as well and see the wonderful discoveries in the Underwater as Bodrum on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, and the Museum in Bodrum Castle. We’ll then take a boat to Greek Isle of Kos. explore Kos, birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of Under the superb leadership of archaeologist Dr. medicine. Blanche Menadier, we will explore archaeological We will return to Rhodes to visit the cliff top site sites, museums, and fascinating ancient cities. We are of Lindos on Rhodes, which was dominated by the fortunate to have become acquainted with Blanche, spectacular temple of Athena Lindia in ancient times. through her archaeologist husband Dr. Ken Sheedy, We invite you to join us to discover these who so many of you have traveled with. fascinating sites in the eastern Mediterranean with Our investigation of Cyprus will include the most our charming and talented archaeological leader, important prehistoric site in the eastern Blanche Menadier. Mediterranean, Choirokoitia, as well as the Idalion Best Regards, and Cyprus museums, for an excellent introduction to the influence of Assyrians, Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans on Cyprus. We’ll also explore Limassol and Amathus, Kourion, Kato Paphos and other sites, Margaret M. Betchart and have an adventure into the Troodos Mountains. President, Betchart Expeditions Inc. After an introduction to Rhodes, we will ferry for AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS across to Bodrum Turkey. Here we will discover the & The Planetary Society LEADERSHIP Leading this expedition will be Dr. Blanche Menadier. Blanche received her doctorate in GREECE CYPRUS Classical Archaeology from the University of Cincinnati and worked nine seasons at Troy as Panayia part of the U of Cincinnati excavation team. She Phorviotissa TURKEY Nicosia has been a lecturer in Greek Archaeology at Royal Idalion Holloway College, University of London, and a Troodos Larnaca Athens Mtns. lecturer in International Studies at Macquarie Kouklia Choirokoitia Kato Amathus University in Australia. In addition to her work at Paphos Kourion Kolossi Troy, she has excavated in lower Manhattan, Bodrum Greenwich Village, ancient Corinth and KOS Perachora, Greece. She currently guest lectures on archaeological topics at Lindos Macquarie University when RHODES CYPRUS not out bush walking or stand up paddle boarding. CRETE Blanche is the wife of our popular Greek archaeological leader, Dr. Ken Sheedy. She is vibrant and enthusiastic, in addition to having a superb background in classical archaeology. ITINERARY Days 1/2 Depart USA for Greece ancient Kition (modern Larnaca). Idalion was an Depart the USA for Athens, Greece, arriving on important settlement from the Neolithic to the the morning of Day 2. Transfer to the Herodion Roman period. Artifacts in the new museum Hotel (2 nights) for rest and leisure. Gather in late illustrate the influence of Assyrians, Greeks, afternoon for a welcome social and dinner. D Phoenicians and Romans at Idalion. Idalion was an Day 3 Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum important city for the worship of Aphrodite, known & Sanctuary of Demeter & Kore as the Wanassa or Queen of Heaven, in the This morning we will visit the Acropolis and the Eteocypriot language. We’ll explore the Cyprus Parthenon. The height of the Golden Age of Athens Museum with finds from all of the major sites on is displayed on this hilltop. The Acropolis will give Cyprus, including fertility figurines. Evening tour of you a feel for the importance of ancient Athens, the Old Town. Nicosia Hotel (2 nights). B,L empire that ruled the Eastern Mediterranean. We Day 5 Choirokoitia, Limassol & Amathus will also visit the New Acropolis Museum. In the This morning, we will explore the World Heritage afternoon, we will travel outside of Athens to visit listed Neolithic site of Choirokoitia, which spanned the sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis. B,L the 7th to the 4th millennium BC. It is the most important prehistoric site in the eastern Day 4 Athens to Nicosia, Cyprus Mediterranean. Round mud brick buildings with This morning we will fly from Athens to Larnaca flat roofs dotted the hillside settlement. In the International Airport. En route to Nicosia, we will Limasool Museum we’ll see newly designed stop at Idalion, one of the ten kingdoms of Cyprus exhibits of the finds from Amathus, an Eteocypriot identified on the Sargon Stele (707 BCE) set up in (pre-Greek or Phoenician) site. It has extensive Greek and Roman remains, and Byzantine basilicas. churches and tombs, and a Frankish castle. The Fragments remain of an enormous stone vase (the Archaeological Museum has a unique collection original is in the Louvre). B,L of clay vessels found in Nea Pafos, which were used Day 6 Nicosia to Kato Paphos for therapeutic purposes. Antiquities are scattered Today we will drive to the fertile south coast of throughout the modern city, including an Ottoman Cyprus which is planted in vineyards and was bath, a Hellenistic theater, a Roman gate, and home to the Cypriote sugar industry in the Byzantine churches. We’ll explore the expansive Medieval period. We’ll visit the Kolossi, a beautiful necropolis of rock carved tombs in parkland by 15th century watch tower on the south coast. The the sea. B,L area is famous for the production of Commandaria, Day 8 Troodos Mountains a sweet fortified wine praised by Richard the The Troodos Mountains are where the Cypriots Lionheart at his wedding in nearby Limassol. We’ll have escaped, whether to avoid invaders in the past explore ancient Kourion this afternoon, which or to relax in the cool air of the mountains in modern endured intrusions by the Mycenaean Greeks, Iron times. This World Heritage area is dotted with scenic age Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, and more. There villages, vineyards, trout farms, and craft centers are many Roman villas with fine mosaics, large amid forest settings and many beautifully decorated Christian basilicas, and a healing sanctuary Byzantine churches. We’ll see 12th century frescoes dedicated to Apollo Hylates. We’ll see Kouklia at the Church of Panayia Phorviotissa and have lunch which marks the place associated with Aphrodite’s in the village. We’ll also visit the Monastery of Ayios birth from the sea. Hotel (2 nights). B,L Ioannis Lambadistou and a winery. Return to Day 7 Kato Paphos Archaeological Park Nicosia. Hotel (1 night). B,L We’ll explore the large open parkland of Kato Day 9/10 Larnaca to Rhodes Paphos, with extensive remains from Roman city We’ll fly to Rhodes on Day 9, and have an walls to stoas and villas with mosaics, Byzantine introduction to Rhodes on a walking tour. The next day, we will visit the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, which is built over a classical period temple to Helios, the sun god and the symbol of ancient Rhodes. The palace is part of the extensive medieval fortifications built by the Knights Hospitaller. We’ll also visit the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, with excellent exhibts which reflect the long history of maritime trade. The Acropolis of Rhodes preserves traces of ancient temples and stoas and has stunning views of the city of Rhodes, the Aegean, and the interior of the island. Rhodes Hotel (2 nights). B/B Day 11 Ferry to Bodrum, Turkey 377 BCE). The design was superb and has been We’ll take the ferry to Bodrum, Turkey, today, a replicated in many public monuments in the US. modern city built on ancient Carian capital of The sculptures are now on view at the British Halicarnassus. We’ll visit the Bodrum Castle which Museum. Bodrum Hotel (1 night). B houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Day 12 Island of Kos Ancient shipwrecks ranging from the Bronze Age to We’ll have a day trip by boat to the Sanctuary of the Ottoman Empire are on display here. A short Asklepios on the Greek island of Kos today. This is distance away we will see the foundation of the the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of Greek Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the elaborate burial medicine. The island is host to one of the most monument of the Carian rule Mausolos (who died in renowned sanctuaries of the healing god Asklepios, from the 4th century BCE to the 5th century CE. Return to Bodrum by boat and ferry to Rhodes. Hotel (2 nights). B Day 13 Sanctuary of Athena at Lindos We’ll visit the Sanctuary of Athena at Lindos on Rhodes today. It dates from the 4th century BCE, • SIGM THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SOCIETY and was built on a series of terraces with a grand staircase leading worshippers up to the temple at ESERVATIONS #1575 the height of the Acropolis. Farewell dinner this R evening in celebration of our adventure! B,D Yes! I/we want to join the Cyprus & Rhodes Day 14 Rhodes to Athens and USA Expedition, May 4-17, 2020, offered by AAAS Travels, Sigma Xi, ACS, and The Planetary Society. Please A We’ll fly back to Athens today and connect with our reserve ____ space(s). As a deposit, I/we enclose a check return flights to the USA for $_____________ ($1,000 per person) payable to Betchart Expeditions Inc. Trust Account. X Name(s) _______________________________________ Age_________ I _______________________________________ Age_________ • Address _____________________________________________________ ACS City ________________________________ State
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