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Travel
from the southern border with England to the Orkney Islands and
enjoy a rare chance to see many of the historic and archaeological
sites that few visitors manage to find. View prehistoric stone
circles and chambered tombs, gaze in awe at glorious abbeys and
cathedrals, and savor the view from battlements of medieval castles
in remote and beautiful areas of the country. |
August
5 - 20, 2008 with Dr. Christopher Bowles |
$7,695.00
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Gain
an intimate view of the culture, archaeology and history of Turkey
and the Turkish people, and explore both well-known and seldom-visited
ancient cities. A highlight will be six days onboard an 85-foot
“gulet” (a Turkish wooden yacht) exploring the remote
Lycian coast filled with a wealth of history. |
September 12 - 29, 2008 with archaeologist Umit Isin |
$9,895.00 |
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As
we circle this lovely isle, view marvels from the past and beauties
of the present - Syracuse; Agrigento, one of the most impressive
classical sites in Italy; the perfect temple at Segesta; the magnificent
Norman Cathedral at Cefalù; and Taormina’s superb
Roman amphitheater. All this and more makes this 16-day trip memorable. |
September
9 - 23, 2008 with Dr. Claire Calcagno |
$9,495.00 + air |
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A
unique cultural pub-crawl through southern Scotland and England
that offers a rare chance to see, when we are not within the confines
of a public house, historic and archaeological sites that few
visitors manage to find. Visit prehistoric stone circles and chambered
tombs, walk in the footsteps of Roman armies along Hadrian's Wall,
and savor the view from battlements of medieval castles in remote
and beautiful areas of Britain -- and rarely if ever be far distant
from a source of liquid replenishment. This carefully chosen a
route travels past pub after pub (with stops as circumstances
require) on minor roads and country lanes through some of the
most picturesque rural countryside and best beer in the British
Isles. |
September
17 - 29, 2008 with Dr. Christopher Bowles |
$6,895.00
+ air |
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Be
transported back in time as you travel aboard a private yacht
through the remote Dodecanes Islands of Greece- the healing island
of Kos, Nisyros, Tilos, Simi, Rhodes and beyond. In friendly Turkey,
see charming modern fishing villages scattered along the coast
and ancient sites like the Temple of Aphrodite at Knidos. |
May 31 - June 15, 2008 with Dr. Jennifer Tobin (Wait List Only)
September 12 -27, 2008 with Dr. Kyra Nourse |
$8,495.00
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From
the spectacular dome of Agia Sofia to the temple of Didyma, home
of the oracle who proclaimed Alexander the Great a god, Turkey
is a wealth of ancient, historical and modern not-to be-missed
sites! Along the way, visit sites like Ephesus, Çatal Hüyük,
and many others as you discover the Treasures of Turkey. |
August 15 - September 1, 2008 with Dr. Jennifer Tobin |
$9,295.00 |
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Explore the celebrated and more remote remains of the many civilizations that have passed across Greece. Spend two days in Athens, travel through the Peloponnese Peninsula, visit the rugged northern part of the country to view the tomb of Philip II (father of Alexander the Great), and sail to two islands - Crete and Santorini. |
October 11 - 25, 2008 with Dr. Jennifer Tobin |
$8,995.00 |
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Syria
beckons you to come and discover its hidden splendors: Become
a part of this living, breathing monument to humanity at the copious
remnants of past Greek, Roman and Byzantine occupants - Apamea,
Palmyra, and Dura Europus - and walk in the footsteps of the crusaders
at Chastel Blanc, Krak des Chavaliers, and Saladin's Castle. |
May 25 - June 9, 2009 with Study Leader To Be Announced |
$8,495.00 |
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Discover
the hidden, connect with the past, and embrace the cultural diversity
of Iran! Follow the path of the author of the first human rights
charter, Cyrus the Great, and his powerful Achmaenid dynasty at
sites like Persepolis. Travel to Isfahan and other sites, and
witness the way in which previous empires have left their indelible
mark and how Iran has become a monument to some of the greatest
achievements in the Near East. |
May 19 – June 4, 2009 with Dr. Holly Pittman |
$9,495.00 |
| The Sultanate of Oman |
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Oman is a hidden jewel. Here can be seen the only ziggurat found in Arabia, impressive fortress-castles that are reminders of Oman's unruly past, and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Aflaj irrigation systems, Bat tombs, Bahla Fort, and The Land of Frankincense). One of the most electrifying sites is the ancient city of Ubar (read The Road to Ubar: Finding the Atlantis of the Sand). After decades of search, this 3000-year-old city was recently found using NASA Satellite imagery that clearly showed the camel-trodden path by which frankincense caravans crossed The Empty Quarter. |
December 27, 2008 - January 10, 2009 with Dr. Derek Kennet |
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Since
ancient times, Jordan has captivated travelers and conquerors
alike with its beauty and mystery. Begin in Amman offering a unique
blend of ancient and modern. See amazing artifacts like the legendary
Dead Sea Scrolls and travel outside the city to visit the celebrated
mosaics of Madaba and prehistoric ‘Ain Ghazal where huge,
unique statues were discovered. Finally, spend three days exploring
the 2,500 year old Petra, full of amazing rock carved buildings. |
March 15 - 30, 2009 with Dr. Gary Rollefson |
$7,995.00 + air |
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India
is a country that creates sensory overload with its copious smells
of incense, cacophony of extraordinary sounds, succulent cuisine
and drinks, and visual wealth of ancient architecture. The colorful
and varied costumes, cornucopia of varied scenery, and profusion
of convoluted cosmologies makes this country one of the most intricate
and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth. |
January 3 - 23, 2009 with Dr. Brian Black |
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Celestial symbols and myths sustained India’s rulers and shrines. Guided by the rhythms of the sky, the medieval kings and priests of India allied themselves with celestial power and ratified the bond in architecture, city planning, and temple ornament. The itinerary of this astronomically oriented expedition takes us to southern India’s temple towns. Join Griffith Observatory Director Dr. E.C. Krupp in a search for the connections between astronomy and culture in southern India. |
January 24 – February 14, 2009 with Dr. E.C. Krupp |
$10,995.00 |
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An
exciting 20-day trip through historically-rich Thailand, Cambodia
and Laos that includes six full days at Angkor. In Laos, see Vat
Phou, certainly one of the most spectacular of the Khmer cities,
and the World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. |
December 26, 2008 – January 15, 2009 with Professor Malcolm David Eckel, PhD. |
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Historically, the Silk Road is not merely a route for trade, but rather paths between East and West, a conduit for the exchange of ideas and technologies and luxury goods. A total eclipse of the sun will take place on August 1, 2008, and will pass diagonally through Russia and western China along the border with Mongolia. Few phenomena have so inspired and humbled humans throughout the ages as a total solar eclipse. Standing under the shadow of the moon as it races across the face of our planet is a rare and breathtaking experience. With fewer than 70 total eclipses per century, the chance to see one is a memorable event. Travel west along the ancient silk road and view the eclipse in the remote northwest of China. The two trips run in reverse of each other. |
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$7,695.00 + air |
China with a Solar Eclipse, 2009 |
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China is rich in UNESCO World Heriage Sites, and this trip will take you to a multitude of them. Few phenomena have so inspired and humbled humans throughout the ages as a total solar eclipse. Standing under the shadow of the moon as it races across the face of our planet is a rare and breathtaking experience. With fewer than 70 total eclipses per century, the chance to see one is a memorable event. |
July 2009 with Study Leader To Be Announced |
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Travel
from Cairo to Luxor to Aswan to Abu Simbel, and along the way
experience awe-inspiring events as Far Horizons' opens sites closed
to the public - Tombs of the Workers, the burial place of thousands
of skilled craftsmen who built the pyramids, the richly-painted
tombs of Seti I and Nefertari, and the Abydos royal burial grounds
of the first kings where archaeologists have found the earliest
writing. And spend four days onboard a small ship cruising Lake
Nasser to explore Nubian sites, including Abu Simbel. |
February 13 – March 1, 2009 with Study Leader To Be Announced |
$9,995.00 |
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Off
limits to most Americans and Europeans since the mid-1980’s,
Libya’s rich history and culture have been little experienced
by western tourists. This country boasts five UNESCO World Heritage
Sites - Cyrene, Leptis Magna, Sabratha, the old town of Ghadames,
and the rock art sites of Tadrart Akakus in the southern desert
- and is a virtual treasure trove of archaeological remains. |
October
3 - 17, 2008 with Dr. Kyra Nourse
October 17 - 25, 2008 Tadrart Akakus Extension |
$7295.00
+ air
$3,195.00 |
March
13 - 27, 2009 with Dr. Jennifer Tobin
March 5 - 14, 2009 Tadrart Akakus Extension |
$7495.00
+ air
$3,295.00 |
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Travel the Nile on the smallest, slowest, and oldest watercraft available! This Victorian vessel was built in 1917 as a gift for King Fuad and is powered only by her original steam engine and stern quarter-wheel paddles. A leisurely but never boring pace includes several special excursions. See the recently cleaned Roman frescoes at Luxor Temple which are closed to the public. Enjoy a private viewing of the Elephantine Island Project excavations. Explore the religious center of El Kab. Enjoy a private opening of Horemoheb’s Tomb in the Valley of the Kings. |
October 31 – November 11, 2008 with Professor Bob Brier and Patricia Remler (Wait List Only) |
$8,695.00 + air |
November 8 - 19, 2008 with Professor Bob Brier and Patricia Remler |
$8,695.00 + air |
| Ethiopia & Easter festivities |
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Ethiopia
is one of the oldest countries in the world. Perched atop Africa’s
highest plateau, in its mountainous isolation Ethiopians developed
a written language and a sophisticated culture based on a deep
love of religion. Ethiopia's Orthodox Church predates the Vatican
and is one of the oldest continuously Christian churches in the
world, and the trip is planned around the Easter celebrations
in Axum where priests dressed in sparkling white robes lead the
faithful in prayers and chants. |
April 6 – 23, 2009 with Professor Neal W. Sobania |
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From
the fabled Inka sites of Cuzco and Machu Picchu to the gold-rich
tombs of Sipán, experience the wealth of Peru’s archaeological
and historical past and visit scientists in the field as they
contribute to its ongoing study. |
June 26 – July 12, 2009 with Study Leader Dr. William Sapp III
July 12 – 14, 2009 Nazca Lines Extension |
$8,895.00
$1,495.00 |
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Easter
Island is one of the world's most remote places and a unique open
air museum. Covering the island are immense stone statues, perplexing
petroglyphs, and vibrant cave paintings. The trip is timed to
include the wonderful Tapati Festival, a time of revelry and feasts
and of honoring the culture - both past and present. |
January 31 – February 11, 2009 with Dr. Steven Fischer |
$7,995.00 + air |
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Join
the magical celebrations that take place each year as families
prepare to welcome the spirits of the departed during their annual
visit home. Enjoy private demonstrations by renowned artists and
collectors in Oaxaca, Arrazola, San Bartolo Coyotepec and Teotitlán
del Valle, and excursions to Zapotec and Mixtec archaeological
sites, some rarely visited by tourists. |
October 27 - November 4, 2008 with epigrapher, Stanley Paul Guenter |
$4,495.00 + air |
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Journey
on an exploration through Central America and Mexico's Chiapas
state to explore the capital cities of the ancient Maya. See Copan,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Quiriguá, with giant
carved monoliths. Walk through lush tropical forest at Tikal to
view towering temples, and float down a jungle river to Yaxchilan,
ruled by the great Jaguar clan. Observe the delicate paintings
at Bonampak, and end up in Palenque, arguably the most beautiful
of the ancient Mesoamerican cities. |
February 23 – March 3, 2009 with epigrapher Stanley Paul Guenter |
$6,895.00 |
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Christmas
is the time of calendas, processions of people on foot carrying
torches and singing, and posadas, groups of families and neighbors,
led by children dressed as Mary and Joseph walking house to house
to ask for posada (or shelter). See a huge exhibition of figures
sculpted from radishes during the Noche de los Rabanos. Our itinerary
also includes private demonstrations by renowned artists and collectors
in Oaxaca, Arrazola, San Bartolo Coyotepec and Teotitlán
del Valle, and excursions to Zapotec and Mixtec archaeological
sites, some rarely visited by tourists. |
December 19 - 27, 2008 with epigrapher, Stanley Paul Guenter |
$4,495.00 + air |
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Visit
the well-known ancient cities of Chichén Itzá, Palenque
and Uxmal, but the itinerary has been planned to highlight seldom-seen
sites in remote areas. Walk through the open mouths of huge earth
monsters, to see the Rio Bec sites, and learn the area's history
including how the city of Calakmul was in a continuous battle
with Tikal as the two super-powers struggled to dominate the Maya
World during the Classic Period. |
April 4 - 19, 2009 with epigrapher, Stanley Paul Guenter |
$8,495.00 |
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