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PAID ENJOY a private tour of the led by a director PRSRT STD PRSRT PERMIT #601 U.S. POSTAGE BURLINGTON, VT at the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of , Dear Williams Alumni and Friends, MARVEL , and In the first millennium B.C.E., the laid the groundwork for a significant part of the West’s cultural heritage. Please join us next May for CELEBRATE the history of the Olympic Games with a visit to an exploration of from the Bronze Age to the Golden Age through Olympia, the UNESCO-listed site where the ancient Games were held its celebrated art and architecture. Stroll through the sanctuaries and sites of , , Delphi; climb the citadel of Mycenae; and roam the DELIGHT in an after-hours, exclusive visit to the , museums that hold Greece’s earliest treasures. We are thrilled to have admiring artifacts of Greece’s glorious past with us on this journey two Williams study leaders, Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History, and Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art, who will EXPERIENCE Athens with Pavlos Yeroulanos ’88 – a fellow Eph, enrich our experience with their knowledge of the culture and monuments prominent Athenian, and former Minister for Culture and Tourism of the ancient Mediterranean. DISCOVER the magnificent castles and fortress in delightful Begin in Athens with a visit to the Acropolis and its stunning classical Nafplion, and tour nearby , a UNESCO World Heritage Site remains, including the , the emblematic Doric temple built during the rule of . Chart the sweep of Greek visual culture—from prehistory REVEL in a full-day excursion to the historic island paradise of Spetses through the 19th century—on a private tour of Athens’ Benaki Museum, and visit the exquisite gold and silver finds from the Bronze Age site of Mycenae TRAVELING WITH YOU at the National Archaeological Museum. Take in a spectacular view of the from the ruins of the Temple of at Cape Sounion. Liz McGowan Chair of Art History and Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art Journey to the breathtaking archaeological site of Delphi, home of the Liz McGowan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the famed , and walk the cobbled streets of Nafpaktos. art and architecture of the Ancient Mediterranean. She has taught seminars on Hellenistic art, on sanctuaries, on ancient funerary Continue to the region, where we’ll visit Olympia, art, and on monuments and memorials over time. Liz holds a B.A. the ancient site where the Olympic Games began nearly 3,000 years ago, from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine before traveling on to the port of Nafplion, with its Medieval and Venetian Arts of New York University. She is currently co-chair of the Art Department and ramparts. Nafplion will be our base for visits to Corinth, where the Temple 17–26, 2020 May Chair of Art History. of awaits, and Tiryns with its Cyclopean fortifications. At the Bronze Age site of Mycenae, highlights include its fortified hilltop citadel, the Guy Hedreen , and the well-preserved “Tomb of Agamemnon.” In Epidaurus, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art the ancient healing sanctuary, marvel at the 14,000 seat theater and its Guy Hedreen has taught at Williams since 1990, and he currently serves as Amos Lawrence Professor of Art. He holds a B.A. from

extraordinary acoustics. Conclude with a full-day excursion to the lovely and Age Golden Exploring the Pomona College in Greek and Latin, where his interest in ancient historic island of Spetses. An optional postlude in the resort destination of was sparked by a year of study in Athens, Greece. He Costa Navarino, close to the ancient site of , is offered. later enrolled in graduate study in Classical and Near Eastern archaeology at Bryn Mawr College. Dividing his time between Bryn Mawr and the I hope you’ll be joining us on this journey into Greece’s distant past American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Guy completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in the warmth of late spring. degrees. He regularly teaches the historiography of art history as well as courses on and Roman art and its post-classical reception. GREECE Best wishes, Archaeology & Architecture

Nafpaktos Aegean Delphi Sea in Leila Derstine Athens Exploring the Golden Age 75 Park Street 75 Park Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Director of Intellectual Engagement Williams College Olympia Corinth 413-597-4011 with Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History and [email protected] in Ancient Greece Architecture & Archaeology Nafplion Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art History PELOPONNESEPELOPONNESE & Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art Spetses Costa Navarino B_20LNDATH0517_WIC May 17–26, 2020 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

PAID ENJOY a private tour of the Acropolis Museum led by a director PRSRT STD PRSRT PERMIT #601 U.S. POSTAGE BURLINGTON, VT at the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Delphi, Dear Williams Alumni and Friends, MARVEL Mycenae, and Epidaurus In the first millennium B.C.E., the Greeks laid the groundwork for a significant part of the West’s cultural heritage. Please join us next May for CELEBRATE the history of the Olympic Games with a visit to an exploration of Greece from the Bronze Age to the Golden Age through Olympia, the UNESCO-listed site where the ancient Games were held its celebrated art and architecture. Stroll through the sanctuaries and sites of Athens, Corinth, Delphi; climb the citadel of Mycenae; and roam the DELIGHT in an after-hours, exclusive visit to the Benaki Museum, museums that hold Greece’s earliest treasures. We are thrilled to have admiring artifacts of Greece’s glorious past with us on this journey two Williams study leaders, Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History, and Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art, who will EXPERIENCE Athens with Pavlos Yeroulanos ’88 – a fellow Eph, enrich our experience with their knowledge of the culture and monuments prominent Athenian, and former Minister for Culture and Tourism of the ancient Mediterranean. DISCOVER the magnificent castles and fortress in delightful Begin in Athens with a visit to the Acropolis and its stunning classical Nafplion, and tour nearby Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site remains, including the Parthenon, the emblematic Doric temple built during the rule of Pericles. Chart the sweep of Greek visual culture—from prehistory REVEL in a full-day excursion to the historic island paradise of Spetses through the 19th century—on a private tour of Athens’ Benaki Museum, and visit the exquisite gold and silver finds from the Bronze Age site of Mycenae TRAVELING WITH YOU at the National Archaeological Museum. Take in a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea from the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Liz McGowan Chair of Art History and Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art Journey to the breathtaking archaeological site of Delphi, home of the Liz McGowan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the famed oracle, and walk the cobbled streets of Nafpaktos. art and architecture of the Ancient Mediterranean. She has taught seminars on Hellenistic art, on sanctuaries, on ancient funerary Continue to the Peloponnese region, where we’ll visit Olympia, art, and on monuments and memorials over time. Liz holds a B.A. the ancient site where the Olympic Games began nearly 3,000 years ago, from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine before traveling on to the port of Nafplion, with its Medieval and Venetian Arts of New York University. She is currently co-chair of the Art Department and ramparts. Nafplion will be our base for visits to Corinth, where the Temple 17–26, 2020 May Chair of Art History. of Apollo awaits, and Tiryns with its Cyclopean fortifications. At the Bronze Age site of Mycenae, highlights include its fortified hilltop citadel, the Guy Hedreen Lion Gate, and the well-preserved “Tomb of Agamemnon.” In Epidaurus, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art the ancient healing sanctuary, marvel at the 14,000 seat theater and its Guy Hedreen has taught at Williams since 1990, and he currently serves as Amos Lawrence Professor of Art. He holds a B.A. from

extraordinary acoustics. Conclude with a full-day excursion to the lovely and Age Golden Exploring the Pomona College in Greek and Latin, where his interest in ancient historic island of Spetses. An optional postlude in the resort destination of Greek art was sparked by a year of study in Athens, Greece. He Costa Navarino, close to the ancient site of Pylos, is offered. later enrolled in graduate study in Classical and Near Eastern archaeology at Bryn Mawr College. Dividing his time between Bryn Mawr and the I hope you’ll be joining us on this journey into Greece’s distant past American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Guy completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in the warmth of late spring. degrees. He regularly teaches the historiography of art history as well as courses on ancient Greek and Roman art and its post-classical reception. GREECE Best wishes, Archaeology & Architecture

Nafpaktos Aegean Delphi Sea in Ancient Greece Leila Derstine Athens Exploring the Golden Age 75 Park Street 75 Park Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Director of Intellectual Engagement Williams College Olympia Corinth 413-597-4011 with Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History and [email protected] in Ancient Greece Architecture & Archaeology Nafplion Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art History PELOPONNESEPELOPONNESE & Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art Spetses Costa Navarino B_20LNDATH0517_WIC May 17–26, 2020 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

PAID ENJOY a private tour of the Acropolis Museum led by a director PRSRT STD PRSRT PERMIT #601 U.S. POSTAGE BURLINGTON, VT at the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Delphi, Dear Williams Alumni and Friends, MARVEL Mycenae, and Epidaurus In the first millennium B.C.E., the Greeks laid the groundwork for a significant part of the West’s cultural heritage. Please join us next May for CELEBRATE the history of the Olympic Games with a visit to an exploration of Greece from the Bronze Age to the Golden Age through Olympia, the UNESCO-listed site where the ancient Games were held its celebrated art and architecture. Stroll through the sanctuaries and sites of Athens, Corinth, Delphi; climb the citadel of Mycenae; and roam the DELIGHT in an after-hours, exclusive visit to the Benaki Museum, museums that hold Greece’s earliest treasures. We are thrilled to have admiring artifacts of Greece’s glorious past with us on this journey two Williams study leaders, Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History, and Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art, who will EXPERIENCE Athens with Pavlos Yeroulanos ’88 – a fellow Eph, enrich our experience with their knowledge of the culture and monuments prominent Athenian, and former Minister for Culture and Tourism of the ancient Mediterranean. DISCOVER the magnificent castles and fortress in delightful Begin in Athens with a visit to the Acropolis and its stunning classical Nafplion, and tour nearby Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site remains, including the Parthenon, the emblematic Doric temple built during the rule of Pericles. Chart the sweep of Greek visual culture—from prehistory REVEL in a full-day excursion to the historic island paradise of Spetses through the 19th century—on a private tour of Athens’ Benaki Museum, and visit the exquisite gold and silver finds from the Bronze Age site of Mycenae TRAVELING WITH YOU at the National Archaeological Museum. Take in a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea from the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Liz McGowan Chair of Art History and Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art Journey to the breathtaking archaeological site of Delphi, home of the Liz McGowan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the famed oracle, and walk the cobbled streets of Nafpaktos. art and architecture of the Ancient Mediterranean. She has taught seminars on Hellenistic art, on sanctuaries, on ancient funerary Continue to the Peloponnese region, where we’ll visit Olympia, art, and on monuments and memorials over time. Liz holds a B.A. the ancient site where the Olympic Games began nearly 3,000 years ago, from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine before traveling on to the port of Nafplion, with its Medieval and Venetian Arts of New York University. She is currently co-chair of the Art Department and

ramparts. Nafplion will be our base for visits to Corinth, where the Temple 17–26, 2020 May Chair of Art History. of Apollo awaits, and Tiryns with its Cyclopean fortifications. At the Bronze Age site of Mycenae, highlights include its fortified hilltop citadel, the Guy Hedreen Lion Gate, and the well-preserved “Tomb of Agamemnon.” In Epidaurus, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art the ancient healing sanctuary, marvel at the 14,000 seat theater and its Guy Hedreen has taught at Williams since 1990, and he currently serves as Amos Lawrence Professor of Art. He holds a B.A. from

extraordinary acoustics. Conclude with a full-day excursion to the lovely and Age Golden Exploring the Pomona College in Greek and Latin, where his interest in ancient historic island of Spetses. An optional postlude in the resort destination of Greek art was sparked by a year of study in Athens, Greece. He Costa Navarino, close to the ancient site of Pylos, is offered. later enrolled in graduate study in Classical and Near Eastern archaeology at Bryn Mawr College. Dividing his time between Bryn Mawr and the I hope you’ll be joining us on this journey into Greece’s distant past American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Guy completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in the warmth of late spring. degrees. He regularly teaches the historiography of art history as well as courses on ancient Greek and Roman art and its post-classical reception. GREECE Best wishes, Archaeology & Architecture

Nafpaktos Aegean Delphi Sea in Ancient Greece Leila Derstine Athens Exploring the Golden Age 75 Park Street 75 Park Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Director of Intellectual Engagement Williams College Olympia Corinth 413-597-4011 with Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History and [email protected] in Ancient Greece Architecture & Archaeology Nafplion Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art History PELOPONNESEPELOPONNESE & Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art Spetses Costa Navarino B_20LNDATH0517_WIC May 17–26, 2020 Nafplion Temple of Apollo, Corinth Archaeology & Architecture in Epidaurus Theater, photo by Ronny Seigel Ancient Greece ACCOMMODATIONS GRANDE BRETAGNE, ATHENS Exploring the Golden Age Over 100 years old, this neoclassical Restaurant, Grand Bretagne, Athens grand dame still captures travelers’ May 17–26, 2020 imaginations as they arrive in the Greek . Occupying an envious position in Constitution Square, overlooking the SUNDAY, MAY 17: DEPARTURE Greek Parliament and with spectacular FRIDAY, MAY 22: NAFPAKTOS / OLYMPIA / NAFPLION Depart for Athens on an overnight flight. views of the iconic Acropolis, the hotel’s Today journey to the “Valley of the Gods” and the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Old World elegance reigns supreme. MONDAY MAY 18: ATHENS, GREECE Games. Walk through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Olympia, with its impressive WILLIAMS COLLEGE

Arrive in the Greek capital this morning and enjoy a city orientation tour on the way to temples and stadium. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which houses the early n NAFS HOTEL, NAFPAKTOS ARCHAEOLOGY & ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT GREECE MAY 17–26, 2020 the hotel. In the afternoon, gather for a walking tour of the Athenian , the center of classical from the Temple of Zeus, countless votive offerings, and the Hermes Perched above one of the most beautiful RESERVATION FORM ancient political life. Afterwards, return to the hotel for our welcome dinner. D of . The nearby Museum of the Olympic Games houses artifacts which tell the beaches in Nafpaktos, the hotel is a Lobby, Grand Bretagne, Athens story of one of Greece’s most enduring contributions to world culture. Enjoy lunch before perfect location to explore this Venetian To reserve a place, please call Arrangements Abroad by phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, fax: 212-344-7493; continuing to Nafplion, an Italianate port town in the shadow of ruined Frankish and or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for TUESDAY, MAY 19: ATHENS fortress port. This morning, visit the Acropolis. Located atop a rocky hill, this ancient citadel houses Venetian fortresses. Dinner is at leisure. B,L administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. several archeologically significant buildings from the 5th century B.C.E., including the AMPHITRYON HOTEL, NAFPLION famed Parthenon. Afterwards, a private tour at the modern Acropolis Museum, designed SATURDAY, MAY 23: NAFPLION / CORINTH ______Well located in Greece’s ancient Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. by Bernard Tschumi, will be hosted by a director. The award-winning museum is built over This morning, drive to Corinth, one of the major cities of antiquity. Its archaeological park capital, the hotel boasts a lovely terrace an active excavation, and houses , architectural fragments, and artifacts from the features an Archaic period temple to the god Apollo. Excavations there have revealed ______overlooking the crystal blue waters of Bronze Age through the Roman period. At the museum, savor lunch on a rooftop terrace Greek, Roman, and Byzantine monuments. Stop to see the Corinth Canal, a marvel of the harbor. with views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens. Then gather for an excursion to Cape engineering. Enjoy lunch before visiting Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ______Address Sounion, renowned for its 5th-century B.C.E. Temple of Poseidon and spectacular views of heavy stone fortifications. Their construction seemed so implausible they were said to have been built by a race of one-eyed giants known as “Cyclopes.” On the way back to Nafplion, ______the Aegean. This evening, drive to a seaside restaurant for dinner. B,L,D City State Zip ascend to the Palamidi Fortress, the Venetian citadel on a hill with spectacular views of the

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: ATHENS city and the . Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking the sea. B,L,D ______Telephone (home) (business) Today, visit the National Archaeological Museum, which possesses one of the world’s most extensive collections of Greek antiquities. Lunch is at leisure. Then take an optional ______SUNDAY, MAY 24: NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAURUS Fax E-mail walk through the Benaki Islamic Art Museum and the nearby Archaeological Today, take a full-day excursion into the heart of the ancient Mycenaean empire. Visit the Park, in the company of Liz McGowan and Guy Hedreen. Gather in the early evening for fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, thought to be the home of the ancient Homeric heroes ACCOMMODATIONS p p p an after-hours, private visit of the Benaki Museum, with its comprehensive collections who fought the Trojan War. Its vaulted “Tomb of Agamemnon” and Cyclopean ramparts Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single focused on Greek culture from prehistory to the 20th century. B are spectacular examples of ancient engineering. Stop at the Archaeological Museum which I wish to share a room with ______houses finds from the citadel and the surrounding tombs. Visit a winery for lunch paired with OPTIONAL POSTLUDE Lobby, Nafs Hotel, Nafpaktos Lounge, Amphitryon Hotel, Nafplion p THURSDAY, MAY 21: ATHENS / DELPHI / NAFPAKTOS local wines. In the afternoon, drive to Epidaurus, the healing sanctuary sacred to , the I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Costa Navarino p p p Depart Athens and travel to Delphi, once an important religious center of the Hellenic god of medicine. Visit the well-preserved outdoor theater, renowned for its acoustics, and still Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single world and seat of the legendary oracle. The picturesque archaeological site with its in use today for the Athens-Epidaurus Festival. Return to Nafplion for dinner at leisure. B,L PROGRAM RATE FORM OF PAYMENT theater, stadium, and temple sacred to the god Apollo, is nestled above olive groves on $6,999 per person, double rate p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card the side of Mount Parnassos. A smaller sanctuary of is nearby. After lunch, visit $8,999 single rate MONDAY, MAY 25: NAFPLION / SPETSES the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays finds from the sanctuary, including Delight in a full-day excursion to the lovely island of Spetses. Stroll through the ______RATE INCLUDES Name on debit/credit card the famous bronze Delphi Charioteer. Then drive to the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, picturesque Old Port, with its mix of Neoclassical, Venetian, and local architecture and lively n Eight nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary ______on the , which features a well-preserved 15th-century Venetian fortress. seaside restaurants. Following a lunch of regional specialties, visit the former 18th-century Debit/credit card number n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and Walk its cobbled streets and dine here tonight overlooking the charming harbor. B,L,D house of a shipowner, which is now a museum housing the island’s historical and folkloric coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at lunches and dinners ______

artifacts. This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D n 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date Hamilton’s birthplace, Nevis, photo by Richard Johnson Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights Acropolis Museum, Athens, © Stavros Argyropoulos Athenian Agora, Athens, © Shmuel Magal n Enrichment program of lectures and talks Terms & Conditions TUESDAY, MAY 26: NAFPLION / ATHENS / RETURN I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the of this Program n Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 Transfer to the airport for flights home. B days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges An optional Costa Navarino postlude is offered from May 26 to 30, 2020. n Gratuities to local guides and drivers ______Signature (required) Date This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Williams Alumni Travel and NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on ______Signature (required) Date conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. suggested flights; trip insurance; luggage in excess of one suitcase; optional Costa Navarino postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. On the front cover: The Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athens. On the back cover: Nafpaktos port, photo by Spiros Vathis.

Nafplion Temple of Apollo, Corinth Archaeology & Architecture in Epidaurus Theater, photo by Ronny Seigel Ancient Greece ACCOMMODATIONS GRANDE BRETAGNE, ATHENS Exploring the Golden Age Over 100 years old, this neoclassical Restaurant, Grand Bretagne, Athens grand dame still captures travelers’ May 17–26, 2020 imaginations as they arrive in the Greek capital. Occupying an envious position in Constitution Square, overlooking the SUNDAY, MAY 17: DEPARTURE Greek Parliament and with spectacular FRIDAY, MAY 22: NAFPAKTOS / OLYMPIA / NAFPLION Depart for Athens on an overnight flight. views of the iconic Acropolis, the hotel’s Today journey to the “Valley of the Gods” and the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Old World elegance reigns supreme. MONDAY MAY 18: ATHENS, GREECE Games. Walk through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Olympia, with its impressive WILLIAMS COLLEGE

Arrive in the Greek capital this morning and enjoy a city orientation tour on the way to temples and stadium. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which houses the early n NAFS HOTEL, NAFPAKTOS ARCHAEOLOGY & ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT GREECE MAY 17–26, 2020 the hotel. In the afternoon, gather for a walking tour of the Athenian Agora, the center of classical sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, countless votive offerings, and the Hermes Perched above one of the most beautiful RESERVATION FORM ancient political life. Afterwards, return to the hotel for our welcome dinner. D of Praxiteles. The nearby Museum of the Olympic Games houses artifacts which tell the beaches in Nafpaktos, the hotel is a Lobby, Grand Bretagne, Athens story of one of Greece’s most enduring contributions to world culture. Enjoy lunch before perfect location to explore this Venetian To reserve a place, please call Arrangements Abroad by phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, fax: 212-344-7493; continuing to Nafplion, an Italianate port town in the shadow of ruined Frankish and or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for TUESDAY, MAY 19: ATHENS fortress port. This morning, visit the Acropolis. Located atop a rocky hill, this ancient citadel houses Venetian fortresses. Dinner is at leisure. B,L administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. several archeologically significant buildings from the 5th century B.C.E., including the AMPHITRYON HOTEL, NAFPLION famed Parthenon. Afterwards, a private tour at the modern Acropolis Museum, designed SATURDAY, MAY 23: NAFPLION / CORINTH ______Well located in Greece’s ancient Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. by Bernard Tschumi, will be hosted by a director. The award-winning museum is built over This morning, drive to Corinth, one of the major cities of antiquity. Its archaeological park capital, the hotel boasts a lovely terrace an active excavation, and houses sculpture, architectural fragments, and artifacts from the features an Archaic period temple to the god Apollo. Excavations there have revealed ______overlooking the crystal blue waters of Bronze Age through the Roman period. At the museum, savor lunch on a rooftop terrace Greek, Roman, and Byzantine monuments. Stop to see the Corinth Canal, a marvel of the harbor. with views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens. Then gather for an excursion to Cape engineering. Enjoy lunch before visiting Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ______Address Sounion, renowned for its 5th-century B.C.E. Temple of Poseidon and spectacular views of heavy stone fortifications. Their construction seemed so implausible they were said to have been built by a race of one-eyed giants known as “Cyclopes.” On the way back to Nafplion, ______the Aegean. This evening, drive to a seaside restaurant for dinner. B,L,D City State Zip ascend to the Palamidi Fortress, the Venetian citadel on a hill with spectacular views of the

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: ATHENS city and the Argolic Gulf. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking the sea. B,L,D ______Telephone (home) (business) Today, visit the National Archaeological Museum, which possesses one of the world’s most extensive collections of Greek antiquities. Lunch is at leisure. Then take an optional ______SUNDAY, MAY 24: NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAURUS Fax E-mail walk through the Benaki Islamic Art Museum and the nearby Kerameikos Archaeological Today, take a full-day excursion into the heart of the ancient Mycenaean empire. Visit the Park, in the company of Liz McGowan and Guy Hedreen. Gather in the early evening for fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, thought to be the home of the ancient Homeric heroes ACCOMMODATIONS p p p an after-hours, private visit of the Benaki Museum, with its comprehensive collections who fought the Trojan War. Its vaulted “Tomb of Agamemnon” and Cyclopean ramparts Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single focused on Greek culture from prehistory to the 20th century. B are spectacular examples of ancient engineering. Stop at the Archaeological Museum which I wish to share a room with ______houses finds from the citadel and the surrounding tombs. Visit a winery for lunch paired with OPTIONAL POSTLUDE Lobby, Nafs Hotel, Nafpaktos Lounge, Amphitryon Hotel, Nafplion p THURSDAY, MAY 21: ATHENS / DELPHI / NAFPAKTOS local wines. In the afternoon, drive to Epidaurus, the healing sanctuary sacred to Asclepius, the I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Costa Navarino p p p Depart Athens and travel to Delphi, once an important religious center of the Hellenic god of medicine. Visit the well-preserved outdoor theater, renowned for its acoustics, and still Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single world and seat of the legendary oracle. The picturesque archaeological site with its in use today for the Athens-Epidaurus Festival. Return to Nafplion for dinner at leisure. B,L PROGRAM RATE FORM OF PAYMENT theater, stadium, and temple sacred to the god Apollo, is nestled above olive groves on $6,999 per person, double rate p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card the side of Mount Parnassos. A smaller sanctuary of Athena is nearby. After lunch, visit $8,999 single rate MONDAY, MAY 25: NAFPLION / SPETSES the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays finds from the sanctuary, including Delight in a full-day excursion to the lovely Saronic Gulf island of Spetses. Stroll through the ______RATE INCLUDES Name on debit/credit card the famous bronze Delphi Charioteer. Then drive to the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, picturesque Old Port, with its mix of Neoclassical, Venetian, and local architecture and lively n Eight nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary ______on the Gulf of Corinth, which features a well-preserved 15th-century Venetian fortress. seaside restaurants. Following a lunch of regional specialties, visit the former 18th-century Debit/credit card number n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and Walk its cobbled streets and dine here tonight overlooking the charming harbor. B,L,D house of a shipowner, which is now a museum housing the island’s historical and folkloric coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at lunches and dinners ______

artifacts. This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D n 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date Hamilton’s birthplace, Nevis, photo by Richard Johnson Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights Acropolis Museum, Athens, © Stavros Argyropoulos Athenian Agora, Athens, © Shmuel Magal n Enrichment program of lectures and talks Terms & Conditions TUESDAY, MAY 26: NAFPLION / ATHENS / RETURN I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the of this Program n Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 Transfer to the airport for flights home. B days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges An optional Costa Navarino postlude is offered from May 26 to 30, 2020. n Gratuities to local guides and drivers ______Signature (required) Date This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Williams Alumni Travel and NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on ______Signature (required) Date conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. suggested flights; trip insurance; luggage in excess of one suitcase; optional Costa Navarino postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. On the front cover: The Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athens. On the back cover: Nafpaktos port, photo by Spiros Vathis.

Nafplion Temple of Apollo, Corinth Archaeology & Architecture in Epidaurus Theater, photo by Ronny Seigel Ancient Greece ACCOMMODATIONS GRANDE BRETAGNE, ATHENS Exploring the Golden Age Over 100 years old, this neoclassical Restaurant, Grand Bretagne, Athens grand dame still captures travelers’ May 17–26, 2020 imaginations as they arrive in the Greek capital. Occupying an envious position in Constitution Square, overlooking the SUNDAY, MAY 17: DEPARTURE Greek Parliament and with spectacular FRIDAY, MAY 22: NAFPAKTOS / OLYMPIA / NAFPLION Depart for Athens on an overnight flight. views of the iconic Acropolis, the hotel’s Today journey to the “Valley of the Gods” and the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Old World elegance reigns supreme. MONDAY MAY 18: ATHENS, GREECE Games. Walk through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Olympia, with its impressive WILLIAMS COLLEGE

Arrive in the Greek capital this morning and enjoy a city orientation tour on the way to temples and stadium. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which houses the early n NAFS HOTEL, NAFPAKTOS ARCHAEOLOGY & ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT GREECE MAY 17–26, 2020 the hotel. In the afternoon, gather for a walking tour of the Athenian Agora, the center of classical sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, countless votive offerings, and the Hermes Perched above one of the most beautiful RESERVATION FORM ancient political life. Afterwards, return to the hotel for our welcome dinner. D of Praxiteles. The nearby Museum of the Olympic Games houses artifacts which tell the beaches in Nafpaktos, the hotel is a Lobby, Grand Bretagne, Athens story of one of Greece’s most enduring contributions to world culture. Enjoy lunch before perfect location to explore this Venetian To reserve a place, please call Arrangements Abroad by phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, fax: 212-344-7493; continuing to Nafplion, an Italianate port town in the shadow of ruined Frankish and or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for TUESDAY, MAY 19: ATHENS fortress port. This morning, visit the Acropolis. Located atop a rocky hill, this ancient citadel houses Venetian fortresses. Dinner is at leisure. B,L administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. several archeologically significant buildings from the 5th century B.C.E., including the AMPHITRYON HOTEL, NAFPLION famed Parthenon. Afterwards, a private tour at the modern Acropolis Museum, designed SATURDAY, MAY 23: NAFPLION / CORINTH ______Well located in Greece’s ancient Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. by Bernard Tschumi, will be hosted by a director. The award-winning museum is built over This morning, drive to Corinth, one of the major cities of antiquity. Its archaeological park capital, the hotel boasts a lovely terrace an active excavation, and houses sculpture, architectural fragments, and artifacts from the features an Archaic period temple to the god Apollo. Excavations there have revealed ______overlooking the crystal blue waters of Bronze Age through the Roman period. At the museum, savor lunch on a rooftop terrace Greek, Roman, and Byzantine monuments. Stop to see the Corinth Canal, a marvel of the harbor. with views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens. Then gather for an excursion to Cape engineering. Enjoy lunch before visiting Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ______Address Sounion, renowned for its 5th-century B.C.E. Temple of Poseidon and spectacular views of heavy stone fortifications. Their construction seemed so implausible they were said to have been built by a race of one-eyed giants known as “Cyclopes.” On the way back to Nafplion, ______the Aegean. This evening, drive to a seaside restaurant for dinner. B,L,D City State Zip ascend to the Palamidi Fortress, the Venetian citadel on a hill with spectacular views of the

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: ATHENS city and the Argolic Gulf. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking the sea. B,L,D ______Telephone (home) (business) Today, visit the National Archaeological Museum, which possesses one of the world’s most extensive collections of Greek antiquities. Lunch is at leisure. Then take an optional ______SUNDAY, MAY 24: NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAURUS Fax E-mail walk through the Benaki Islamic Art Museum and the nearby Kerameikos Archaeological Today, take a full-day excursion into the heart of the ancient Mycenaean empire. Visit the Park, in the company of Liz McGowan and Guy Hedreen. Gather in the early evening for fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, thought to be the home of the ancient Homeric heroes ACCOMMODATIONS p p p an after-hours, private visit of the Benaki Museum, with its comprehensive collections who fought the Trojan War. Its vaulted “Tomb of Agamemnon” and Cyclopean ramparts Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single focused on Greek culture from prehistory to the 20th century. B are spectacular examples of ancient engineering. Stop at the Archaeological Museum which I wish to share a room with ______houses finds from the citadel and the surrounding tombs. Visit a winery for lunch paired with OPTIONAL POSTLUDE Lobby, Nafs Hotel, Nafpaktos Lounge, Amphitryon Hotel, Nafplion p THURSDAY, MAY 21: ATHENS / DELPHI / NAFPAKTOS local wines. In the afternoon, drive to Epidaurus, the healing sanctuary sacred to Asclepius, the I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Costa Navarino p p p Depart Athens and travel to Delphi, once an important religious center of the Hellenic god of medicine. Visit the well-preserved outdoor theater, renowned for its acoustics, and still Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single world and seat of the legendary oracle. The picturesque archaeological site with its in use today for the Athens-Epidaurus Festival. Return to Nafplion for dinner at leisure. B,L PROGRAM RATE FORM OF PAYMENT theater, stadium, and temple sacred to the god Apollo, is nestled above olive groves on $6,999 per person, double rate p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card the side of Mount Parnassos. A smaller sanctuary of Athena is nearby. After lunch, visit $8,999 single rate MONDAY, MAY 25: NAFPLION / SPETSES the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays finds from the sanctuary, including Delight in a full-day excursion to the lovely Saronic Gulf island of Spetses. Stroll through the ______RATE INCLUDES Name on debit/credit card the famous bronze Delphi Charioteer. Then drive to the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, picturesque Old Port, with its mix of Neoclassical, Venetian, and local architecture and lively n Eight nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary ______on the Gulf of Corinth, which features a well-preserved 15th-century Venetian fortress. seaside restaurants. Following a lunch of regional specialties, visit the former 18th-century Debit/credit card number n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and Walk its cobbled streets and dine here tonight overlooking the charming harbor. B,L,D house of a shipowner, which is now a museum housing the island’s historical and folkloric coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at lunches and dinners ______artifacts. This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D n 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date Hamilton’s birthplace, Nevis, photo by Richard Johnson Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights Acropolis Museum, Athens, © Stavros Argyropoulos Athenian Agora, Athens, © Shmuel Magal n Enrichment program of lectures and talks Terms & Conditions TUESDAY, MAY 26: NAFPLION / ATHENS / RETURN I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the of this Program n Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 Transfer to the airport for flights home. B days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges An optional Costa Navarino postlude is offered from May 26 to 30, 2020. n Gratuities to local guides and drivers ______Signature (required) Date This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Williams Alumni Travel and NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on ______Signature (required) Date conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. suggested flights; trip insurance; luggage in excess of one suitcase; optional Costa Navarino postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. On the front cover: The Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athens. On the back cover: Nafpaktos port, photo by Spiros Vathis.

Nafplion Temple of Apollo, Corinth Archaeology & Architecture in Epidaurus Theater, photo by Ronny Seigel Ancient Greece ACCOMMODATIONS GRANDE BRETAGNE, ATHENS Exploring the Golden Age Over 100 years old, this neoclassical Restaurant, Grand Bretagne, Athens grand dame still captures travelers’ May 17–26, 2020 imaginations as they arrive in the Greek capital. Occupying an envious position in Constitution Square, overlooking the SUNDAY, MAY 17: DEPARTURE Greek Parliament and with spectacular FRIDAY, MAY 22: NAFPAKTOS / OLYMPIA / NAFPLION Depart for Athens on an overnight flight. views of the iconic Acropolis, the hotel’s Today journey to the “Valley of the Gods” and the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Old World elegance reigns supreme. MONDAY MAY 18: ATHENS, GREECE Games. Walk through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Olympia, with its impressive WILLIAMS COLLEGE

Arrive in the Greek capital this morning and enjoy a city orientation tour on the way to temples and stadium. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which houses the early n NAFS HOTEL, NAFPAKTOS ARCHAEOLOGY & ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT GREECE MAY 17–26, 2020 the hotel. In the afternoon, gather for a walking tour of the Athenian Agora, the center of classical sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, countless votive offerings, and the Hermes Perched above one of the most beautiful RESERVATION FORM ancient political life. Afterwards, return to the hotel for our welcome dinner. D of Praxiteles. The nearby Museum of the Olympic Games houses artifacts which tell the beaches in Nafpaktos, the hotel is a Lobby, Grand Bretagne, Athens story of one of Greece’s most enduring contributions to world culture. Enjoy lunch before perfect location to explore this Venetian To reserve a place, please call Arrangements Abroad by phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, fax: 212-344-7493; continuing to Nafplion, an Italianate port town in the shadow of ruined Frankish and or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for TUESDAY, MAY 19: ATHENS fortress port. This morning, visit the Acropolis. Located atop a rocky hill, this ancient citadel houses Venetian fortresses. Dinner is at leisure. B,L administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. several archeologically significant buildings from the 5th century B.C.E., including the AMPHITRYON HOTEL, NAFPLION famed Parthenon. Afterwards, a private tour at the modern Acropolis Museum, designed SATURDAY, MAY 23: NAFPLION / CORINTH ______Well located in Greece’s ancient Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. by Bernard Tschumi, will be hosted by a director. The award-winning museum is built over This morning, drive to Corinth, one of the major cities of antiquity. Its archaeological park capital, the hotel boasts a lovely terrace an active excavation, and houses sculpture, architectural fragments, and artifacts from the features an Archaic period temple to the god Apollo. Excavations there have revealed ______overlooking the crystal blue waters of Bronze Age through the Roman period. At the museum, savor lunch on a rooftop terrace Greek, Roman, and Byzantine monuments. Stop to see the Corinth Canal, a marvel of the harbor. with views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens. Then gather for an excursion to Cape engineering. Enjoy lunch before visiting Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ______Address Sounion, renowned for its 5th-century B.C.E. Temple of Poseidon and spectacular views of heavy stone fortifications. Their construction seemed so implausible they were said to have been built by a race of one-eyed giants known as “Cyclopes.” On the way back to Nafplion, ______the Aegean. This evening, drive to a seaside restaurant for dinner. B,L,D City State Zip ascend to the Palamidi Fortress, the Venetian citadel on a hill with spectacular views of the

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: ATHENS city and the Argolic Gulf. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking the sea. B,L,D ______Telephone (home) (business) Today, visit the National Archaeological Museum, which possesses one of the world’s most extensive collections of Greek antiquities. Lunch is at leisure. Then take an optional ______SUNDAY, MAY 24: NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAURUS Fax E-mail walk through the Benaki Islamic Art Museum and the nearby Kerameikos Archaeological Today, take a full-day excursion into the heart of the ancient Mycenaean empire. Visit the Park, in the company of Liz McGowan and Guy Hedreen. Gather in the early evening for fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, thought to be the home of the ancient Homeric heroes ACCOMMODATIONS p p p an after-hours, private visit of the Benaki Museum, with its comprehensive collections who fought the Trojan War. Its vaulted “Tomb of Agamemnon” and Cyclopean ramparts Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single focused on Greek culture from prehistory to the 20th century. B are spectacular examples of ancient engineering. Stop at the Archaeological Museum which I wish to share a room with ______houses finds from the citadel and the surrounding tombs. Visit a winery for lunch paired with OPTIONAL POSTLUDE Lobby, Nafs Hotel, Nafpaktos Lounge, Amphitryon Hotel, Nafplion p THURSDAY, MAY 21: ATHENS / DELPHI / NAFPAKTOS local wines. In the afternoon, drive to Epidaurus, the healing sanctuary sacred to Asclepius, the I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Costa Navarino p p p Depart Athens and travel to Delphi, once an important religious center of the Hellenic god of medicine. Visit the well-preserved outdoor theater, renowned for its acoustics, and still Hotel Room Preference One bed Two beds Single world and seat of the legendary oracle. The picturesque archaeological site with its in use today for the Athens-Epidaurus Festival. Return to Nafplion for dinner at leisure. B,L PROGRAM RATE FORM OF PAYMENT theater, stadium, and temple sacred to the god Apollo, is nestled above olive groves on $6,999 per person, double rate p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card the side of Mount Parnassos. A smaller sanctuary of Athena is nearby. After lunch, visit $8,999 single rate MONDAY, MAY 25: NAFPLION / SPETSES the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays finds from the sanctuary, including Delight in a full-day excursion to the lovely Saronic Gulf island of Spetses. Stroll through the ______RATE INCLUDES Name on debit/credit card the famous bronze Delphi Charioteer. Then drive to the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, picturesque Old Port, with its mix of Neoclassical, Venetian, and local architecture and lively n Eight nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary ______on the Gulf of Corinth, which features a well-preserved 15th-century Venetian fortress. seaside restaurants. Following a lunch of regional specialties, visit the former 18th-century Debit/credit card number n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and Walk its cobbled streets and dine here tonight overlooking the charming harbor. B,L,D house of a shipowner, which is now a museum housing the island’s historical and folkloric coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at lunches and dinners ______artifacts. This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D n 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date Hamilton’s birthplace, Nevis, photo by Richard Johnson Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights Acropolis Museum, Athens, © Stavros Argyropoulos Athenian Agora, Athens, © Shmuel Magal n Enrichment program of lectures and talks Terms & Conditions TUESDAY, MAY 26: NAFPLION / ATHENS / RETURN I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the of this Program n Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits (see www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 Transfer to the airport for flights home. B days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges An optional Costa Navarino postlude is offered from May 26 to 30, 2020. n Gratuities to local guides and drivers ______Signature (required) Date This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Williams Alumni Travel and NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on ______Signature (required) Date conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. suggested flights; trip insurance; luggage in excess of one suitcase; optional Costa Navarino postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. On the front cover: The Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athens. On the back cover: Nafpaktos port, photo by Spiros Vathis.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

PAID ENJOY a private tour of the Acropolis Museum led by a director PRSRT STD PRSRT PERMIT #601 U.S. POSTAGE BURLINGTON, VT at the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Delphi, Dear Williams Alumni and Friends, MARVEL Mycenae, and Epidaurus In the first millennium B.C.E., the Greeks laid the groundwork for a significant part of the West’s cultural heritage. Please join us next May for CELEBRATE the history of the Olympic Games with a visit to an exploration of Greece from the Bronze Age to the Golden Age through Olympia, the UNESCO-listed site where the ancient Games were held its celebrated art and architecture. Stroll through the sanctuaries and sites of Athens, Corinth, Delphi; climb the citadel of Mycenae; and roam the DELIGHT in an after-hours, exclusive visit to the Benaki Museum, museums that hold Greece’s earliest treasures. We are thrilled to have admiring artifacts of Greece’s glorious past with us on this journey two Williams study leaders, Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History, and Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art, who will EXPERIENCE Athens with Pavlos Yeroulanos ’88 – a fellow Eph, enrich our experience with their knowledge of the culture and monuments prominent Athenian, and former Minister for Culture and Tourism of the ancient Mediterranean. DISCOVER the magnificent castles and fortress in delightful Begin in Athens with a visit to the Acropolis and its stunning classical Nafplion, and tour nearby Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site remains, including the Parthenon, the emblematic Doric temple built during the rule of Pericles. Chart the sweep of Greek visual culture—from prehistory REVEL in a full-day excursion to the historic island paradise of Spetses through the 19th century—on a private tour of Athens’ Benaki Museum, and visit the exquisite gold and silver finds from the Bronze Age site of Mycenae TRAVELING WITH YOU at the National Archaeological Museum. Take in a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea from the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Liz McGowan Chair of Art History and Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art Journey to the breathtaking archaeological site of Delphi, home of the Liz McGowan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the famed oracle, and walk the cobbled streets of Nafpaktos. art and architecture of the Ancient Mediterranean. She has taught seminars on Hellenistic art, on sanctuaries, on ancient funerary Continue to the Peloponnese region, where we’ll visit Olympia, art, and on monuments and memorials over time. Liz holds a B.A. the ancient site where the Olympic Games began nearly 3,000 years ago, from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine before traveling on to the port of Nafplion, with its Medieval and Venetian Arts of New York University. She is currently co-chair of the Art Department and ramparts. Nafplion will be our base for visits to Corinth, where the Temple 17–26, 2020 May Chair of Art History. of Apollo awaits, and Tiryns with its Cyclopean fortifications. At the Bronze Age site of Mycenae, highlights include its fortified hilltop citadel, the Guy Hedreen Lion Gate, and the well-preserved “Tomb of Agamemnon.” In Epidaurus, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art the ancient healing sanctuary, marvel at the 14,000 seat theater and its Guy Hedreen has taught at Williams since 1990, and he currently serves as Amos Lawrence Professor of Art. He holds a B.A. from

extraordinary acoustics. Conclude with a full-day excursion to the lovely and Age Golden Exploring the Pomona College in Greek and Latin, where his interest in ancient historic island of Spetses. An optional postlude in the resort destination of Greek art was sparked by a year of study in Athens, Greece. He Costa Navarino, close to the ancient site of Pylos, is offered. later enrolled in graduate study in Classical and Near Eastern archaeology at Bryn Mawr College. Dividing his time between Bryn Mawr and the I hope you’ll be joining us on this journey into Greece’s distant past American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Guy completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in the warmth of late spring. degrees. He regularly teaches the historiography of art history as well as courses on ancient Greek and Roman art and its post-classical reception. GREECE Best wishes, Archaeology & Architecture

Nafpaktos Aegean Delphi Sea in Ancient Greece Leila Derstine Athens Exploring the Golden Age 75 Park Street 75 Park Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Director of Intellectual Engagement Williams College Olympia Corinth 413-597-4011 with Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History and [email protected] in Ancient Greece Architecture & Archaeology Nafplion Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art History PELOPONNESEPELOPONNESE & Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art Spetses Costa Navarino B_20LNDATH0517_WIC May 17–26, 2020