Unique Land & Voyage Programs

September 2018 - Fall 2019

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I genuinely appreciated the high level of organization and competence in all aspects of the trip.

Ron - New York ”“

Expert, personable leaders

Fascinating sites

Memorable journeys

Archaeology focused, for all levels of interest

Small groups

Hassle-free travel

Unique itineraries

Carefully-selected accommodations

Inclusive land tours & luxurious, small-ship voyages

Experience world cultures & cuisine

Relax & enjoy your journey...

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“I have taken many archaeological tours…I looked for [a] company with an archaeological focus and good lecturers, not

just a local guide. I am now so happy to have found AIA Tours.” – Gretchen, New Jersey

Explore the World’s Greatest Sites with Specially-Selected, Expert LecturersArchaeology-focused tours, for the curious to the connoisseur

Inclusive land tours & Luxurious, small-ship voyages

See all details on our website and download complete brochures, or call or email us:

www.aiatours.org • call: toll-free: 800-748-6262 / 603-756-2884 email: aia@studytours.org

Treasures of the Mediterranean World: A family learning adventure from Rome to AthensJuly 13 - 23, 2019 • 11-day VOYAGEEmbark on a voyage of discovery from Italy to Greece and Turkey. Cruise aboard the five-star Le Lyrial, with only 122 staterooms and suites. Grandparents, parents, and children alike will learn about Greek and Roman history, literature, mythology, and culture while exploring these countries where ancient cities, idyllic islands, mythology, and history are intertwined.

LECTURER: Archaeologist

Kathleen Lynch

Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong RiverNovember 5 - 18, 201814-day LAND/RIVERBOAT tourSee magnificent Buddhist and Hindu temples, floating markets, rice paddies, and more. Enjoy two days exploring Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon); savor a 7-night cruise on the Mekong aboard the elegant 12-suite Mekong Princess; and end with 2 days in the Khmer temples and monuments of Angkor.

LECTURER: Archaeologist Joyce White

Scottish Isles & Norwegian FjordsMay 19 - 27, 2019 • 9-day VOYAGECruise aboard the five-star, 92-stateroom/suite Le Champlain along the coasts of Scotland and Norway, visiting remote ports. Explore ancient and medieval sites in the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland Islands, before crossing the North Sea to Bergen. LECTURER:

Archaeologist Andrew Moore

Explore by small ship...

See all details on our website and download complete brochures, or call or email us:www.aiatours.org • call: toll-free: 800-748-6262 / 603-756-2884 • email: aia@studytours.org

Japan by Sea: Land of the Rising SunMay 5 - 19, 2019 • 15-day VOYAGEEmbark the luxurious, all-suite, 57-cabin Caledonian Sky and explore lesser-visited areas of Japan. Experience ancient traditions and cultural performances; and visit sacred temples and shrines, cele-brated gardens and castles, artists’ studios, and museums. Tokyo and Kyoto are also included, as is a day in South Korea for the National Museum and a UNESCO temple.

LECTURER: Ancient HistorianMichelle Damian

Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic SeaJune 23 - July 2, 2019 • 10-day VOYAGEExperience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states, the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg, and the luminous “White Nights of Summer.” Cruise aboard the five-star, 92-stateroom/suite Le Dumont d’Urville from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Poland, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden.

LECTURER: ArchaeologistNancy Wilkie

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Human Origins in South AfricaAugust 31 - September 14, 201915-day LAND tourDiscover South Africa’s landscapes, early human sites, beautiful wildlife parks, Cape Town, vineyards, and more, weaving together the threads that make up the rich tapestry of human evolution. Maximum of 20 participants.

The Best of Ancient PeruOctober 12 - 26, 2018 • 15-day LAND tourExperience the best of ancient Peru, with the convenience of spending three nights each in Chiclayo, the Sacred Valley, and Cuzco. Explore fabulous archaeological sites, a variety of museums, and picturesque villages and cities.Maximum of just 15 participants.

LECTURER: ArchaeologistJo Burkholder

LECTURER: ArchaeologistJeff Karl Kowalski

Absolute EgyptJanuary 26 - February 11, 2019 ORFebruary 23 - March 11, 2019 17-day LAND/RIVERBOAT tourThis meticulously-planned itinerary, featuring premium accommodations and a deluxe, 3-night Nile River cruise, includes all the preeminent sites of the pharaohs. An optional extension to Jordan is available. Maximum of just 12 participants.

LECTURER: Egyptologist Stephen Harvey

LECTURER: Paleoanthropologist Ian Tattersall

LECTURER: Anthropologist &Architectural HistorianTrevor Marchand

Morocco: From the Desert to the SeaMarch 15 - 28, 2019 • 14-day LAND tourA unique look at the archaeology, architecture, and history of Morocco, visiting six UNESCO World Heritage sites and the ruins of medieval Sijilmassa and Aghmat. Maximum of just 12 participants.

Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient MayaMarch 2 - 15, 2019 • 14-day LAND tourAn extraordinary tropical adventure that provides the best-paced itinerary available to explore ancient Maya sites in the lush jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Maximum of just 12 participants.

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Prehistoric Tombs & Standing Stones of Wessex & BrittanyMay 7 - 18, 2019 12-day LAND tourAmidst beautiful landscapes see world renowned, as well as lesser known, Neolithic and Bronze Age megaliths and monuments in England and France. Explore medieval churches, charming villages, museum collections, and more. Maximum of 20 participants.

LECTURER: Prehistorian Paul G. Bahn

Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & FranceSeptember 18-30, 2019 13-day LAND tourSee the most famous prehistoric cave art in the world. Experience the rich cultures of Spain and France with visits to charming medieval villages and cities, savoring fine food, wine, and accommodations. Maximum of 20 participants.LECTURER:

Prehistorian Paul G. Bahn

Cultural & Natural Treasures of Northern Italy, Slovenia & CroatiaSeptember 5 - 18, 2018 14-day LAND tourTravel from Milan to Trieste, with visits to six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Valcamonica’s prehistoric petroglyphs, prehistoric pile dwellings, Slove-nia’s Škocjan Caves, and Croatia’s ancient Roman Pula. Maximum of 20 participants.

LECTURER: Archaeologist Patrick Hunt

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Undiscovered GreeceMay 18 - 31, 2019 14-day LAND tourAdmire up-close legendary Mt. Olympus, the monasteries atop karst pinnacles at Meteora, and tranquil Lake Ioannina; savor three days at a luxury spa/resort in the rugged, remote Pindus Mountains; and explore the ancient sanctuary at Dodoni and Amphipolis, where a Macedonian tomb is being excavated. Maximum of just 12 participants.

LECTURER: Archaeologist Gerald Schaus

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LECTURER: Archaeologist C. Brian Rose

The Legacy of Ancient Rome: Art, Architecture & Cuisine

October 3 - 14, 2018 12-day LAND tourSee magnificent ancient and Renaissance art and architecture, including numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites plus many lesser known but

splendid sites. Enjoy excellent food, wine, and 4-star hotels: five nights in central Rome, two nights in Naples overlooking the Bay of Naples, and

three nights in Amalfi overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Maximum of 18 participants.

Decorated Caves of the Pyrenees & the Rhone Valley

May 30 - June 9, 2019 11-day LAND tourDiscover many unheralded examples of Ice Age art in Spain and France.

Highlights include the original decorated caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya, Niaux, and Gargas; plus the newly-opened Chauvet cave replica.

Maximum of 20 participants.

LECTURER: Paleoanthropologist

Ian Tattersall

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NEW! Private Departures Ancient Rome & the Renaissance(12 days) with expert local guides

Choose your travel companions, dates, and 3-, 4-, or 5-star accommodations!

Hiking Scotland’s Orkney & Shetland Islands

July 13 - 23, 2019 11-day LAND tourTake daily hikes on remote islands to prehistoric stone circles, burial

chambers, and settlements; seeing along the way quaint villages, seabird colonies, and fascinating geological sites. Archaeological sites include

Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, and Jarlshof. Maximum of just 15 participants.

LECTURER: Archaeologist

Val Turner

The Middle East & Asia

Israel: Treasures of the Holy Land

May 4 - 16, 2019 13-day LAND tour

This custom-designed itinerary highlights the kaleidoscope of Israel’s archaeological

riches. Visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites on this well-paced tour,

with six nights based in Jerusalem. Highlights include Masada, Megiddo, Beit Shearim, Bethlehem,

Caesarea Maritima, Qumran, the Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem’s Israel Museum. Maximum of just 15 participants.

Georgia & Armenia: Beyond the Golden FleeceOctober 3 - 19, 2018 • 17-day LAND tour

Immerse yourself in the history, cultures, and landscapes of the beautiful Caucasus region, with visits to the site of Europe’s earliest unearthed hominid

bones; ancient settlements and fortresses; early churches, cathedrals, and monasteries; and intriguing cave towns; including five UNESCO World

Heritage sites. An optional extension to Azerbaijan is available. Maximum of just 16 participants.

LECTURER: Archaeologtist

Gocha Tsetskhladze

Iran: The Ancient Land of PersiaApril 10 - 25, 2019 16-day LAND tour

Among the dazzling cities, fascinating archaeological sites, and architectural treasures on this itinerary are 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Isfahan’s Royal Square and Friday Mosque, Tehran’s Golestan Palace, Persepolis (which you will

visit twice), Choga Zanbil, Takht-e Soleiman, Pasargadae, Soltaniye, Bisotun, Susa, and the Persian qanat (underground irrigation) system and historic city of

Yazd, plus much more. Maximum of 20 participants.

The Silk Road: Empires of Central AsiaMay 17 - June 2, 2019 17-day LAND tour

Follow in the footsteps of Alexander, Genghis Khan, and Marco Polo across the deserts, mountains, and steppes of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Visit eight

UNESCO World Heritage sites, remote archaeological sites, and ancient towns such as Khiva and Tashkent. Maximum of just 16 participants.

LECTURER: Archaeologist

Alexander Nagel

LECTURER: Art Historian

Aleksandr Naymark

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LECTURER: Archaeologist Jodi Magness

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© Copyright 2018 Eos. All rights reserved. Itineraries, lecturers, and tour dates are subject to change. Photos courtesy of Operators, Wikimedia

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What Makes AIA Tours Special?

Inclusive“This was my first AIA trip. It was worth every dollar.”

Almost everything is included, except your airfare from/to home.

Smaller Groups“I enjoyed our small, congenial

and stimulating group.”Many of our land tours are now limited to between 12 and 15 travelers, and never more than 20. AIA cruises are aboard small ships with between 18-122 cabins.

Personable Leaders“Your leaders were the best—not just the most knowledgeable, but the most likable

and enjoyable.”Share each adventure with an AIA lecturer and local guide(s) who are chosen for their ability to provide fascinating insights and be congenial companions.

Generous Comfort“I enjoyed the ease of travel, the care for

our comfort & the excellence of the educational experience.”

An expert tour manager/guide arranges all transportation, hotels, excursions, and group meals.

Unique Itineraries“We felt we were getting the ‘special tour.’”

Our land tours are custom-designed and most AIA Tours have just one departure. Every aspect has been planned to

maximize your time and experiences.

The Archaeological Institute of America & AIA Tours

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America.

The AIA seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. For more than a

century the AIA has been dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication,

and to the protection of the world’s archaeological resources and cultural heritage.

By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the AIA while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network

of scholars and worldwide contacts.

Get details on all AIA Tours! See all details on our website and download

complete brochures, or call or email us:www.aiatours.org

toll-free: 800-748-6262 / 603-756-2884 email: aia@studytours.org

Peru The Sacsayhuaman fortress-temple complex lies at the northern edge of the former Inca capital of Cuzco. Explore Peru in October 2018 with archaeologist Jo Burkholder. © Martin St-Amant