This 16-day journey through Greece includes specially arranged meetings with archaeologists at two archaeological projects - Mt Lykaion and Corinth. View six UNESCO World Heritage Sites –Athen’s Acropolis, the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, Tiryns, Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi. Spend two days in Athens, travel through the Peloponnese Peninsula, take the overnight ferry to Crete, and travel to the island of Santorini.

May 12 - 25, 2013 with Professor Jennifer Tobin: $8,895.00 + air

Travel with a small group of only eight people from the English border to the Orkney Islands, and enjoy many of the historic and archaeological sites that few visitors manage to find – prehistoric stone circles and chambered tombs, glorious abbeys and cathedrals, and medieval castles. While on the Orkney Islands, meet with the site director at the Ness of Brodgar for a private talk and tour of the excavations.

August 4 - 19, 2012 with Dr. James Bruhn: $8,495.00 + air

From the mountains of eastern Anatolia, to the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, to the Cilician plain, visit sites of great variety - temples, monasteries, castles, and mosques, and the bustling historic towns of the region. With only 11 others experience the remarkable history and culture of Eastern Turkey, and enjoy private tours of two stunning sites - Ziyaret Tepe, one of few sites in Turkey where cuneiform tablets have been found, and Göbekli Tepe, possibly the world’s oldest temple predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years.

September 8 - 23, 2012 with Professor John France: $9,695.00

May 18 - June 2, 2013 with Professors Jeremy and Maud McInerney:$9,895.00

Travel with only eleven others on this cultural tour and enjoy specially-arranged private tours of three of the most important archaeological projects in the eastern Mediterranean. As guests of the excavators, view Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire and its sacred shrine Yazilikaya; Troy, and incomparable Ephesus. The itinerary also includes five of Turkey's nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the ancient cities of Sagalassos, Pergamum, Assos, the Cappadocia region, and much more.

September 15 - 30, 2012 with Professor Garrett G. Fagan: $8,995.00

September 7 - 22, 2013: CALL

Travel with only eight others on a truly unique cultural Pub Crawl through southern Scotland and England that offers a rare chance to see 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. Lunches, dinners and overnights are in small traditional pubs. Come along with us, and shed your sober outlook on the world!

September 16 - 28, 2012 with Dr. James Bruhn: $7,995.00 + air

September 16 - 28, 2013 with Dr. James Bruhn: $7,995.00 + air

Journey through western England and Wales to view Egyptian collections and Roman sites. See outstanding Egyptian artifacts at the World Museum and Garstang Museum in Liverpool, the British Museum, and the Petrie Museum. Explore Roman Cirencester, Chedworth Roman Villa, and Caerleon with its Roman baths, barracks, and amphitheatre. Walk through Roman sites in London, and visit Highclere Castle, home of Lord Carnarvon, the discoverer of Tutankhamen's tomb where it all began.

June 15 - 24, 2012

with Professor Bob Brier and Art Historian Patricia Remler: $7,195.00 + air

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 and Pasargad. Our 17 day tour travels to several cities including Isfahan, Shiraz, Shush, Yazd, and Hamadan. See how previous empires have left their indelible mark and how Iran has become a monument to some of the greatest achievements and most spectacular architecture in the Near East.

April 16 - May 2, 2013 with Dr. Lloyd John Llewellyn-Jones: $9,995.00

Most of the deer stones in the world are in Mongolia and we visit the Valley of the Kings to view these mysterious stone monuments. Travel to Lake Khovsgol one of the world’s most ancient lakes and enjoy a local Naadam Festival. Visit Kharkhorin the 13th century site of the Mongolian Empire’s capital and home to Erdene Zuu, an important Buddhist Monastery. See the Przewalski horses, explore Amarbyasgalant Monastery, and discover the vibrant capital city of Ulaanbaatar.

August 10 - 25, 2013 with Lauren L. Bonilla: CALL

Immerse yourself in a history spanning over two thousand years, a region home to a myriad of extraordinary dynasties and empires. Dive into an area of India which has managed to retain the essence of its mystique despite invasions both historical and modern. From Hampi and Chikmaglur and Karaikudi to Tanjore, the temples visited contain some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements in India, and the cuisine we indulge in along the way will satisfy every sense.

January 3 - 20, 2013 with Dr. Risha K. Lee: $9,995.00

A 17-day journey to Cambodia and Laos that includes six full days exploring the great Khmer city of Angkor, including glorious Banteay Srei and remote Beng Mealea. Led by the Deputy Director of the largest archaeological project at Angkor, enjoy an insider's view of the most recent discoveries. In Laos, see Vat Phou, certainly one of the most spectacular of the Khmer cities, and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang.

January 5 - 21, 2013 with Dr. Damian Evans: $9,995.00

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. The cultural tour includes the sacred city of Varanasi, the Taj Mahal, Ellora and Ajanta Caves, the intricately decorated temples of Khajarajo, and ends in the Pink City of Jaipur.

January 5 - 20, 2013 with Study Leader to be announced: $9,595.00

See the renowned Mogao Caves' ornate Buddhist cave paintings, explore one of the world's oldest continuous markets in Kashgar, learn about the Uighur culture, and travel through the Taklamakan Desert by camel to see the earliest Buddhist pagoda in Khotan. Highlights will include Turpan, Kuqa, Urumqi and much more.

August 18 - September 3, 2012 with Professor Dru C. Gladney: $9,995.00

Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world. Perched atop Africa’s highest plateau, Ethiopians developed a written language and a sophisticated culture based on a deep love of religion. This trip is planned around the Easter celebrations in Axum where priests dressed in sparkling white robes lead the faithful in prayers and chants. No trip to Ethiopia would be complete without visiting Gondar and Bahir Dar or the famed rock-cut churches at Lalibela.

April 28 - May 12, 2013 with Dr. Cinzia Perlingieri: $8,995.00 + air

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 - the pyramid of Unas, the richly-painted tomb of Nefertari, and the tomb chamber of the Great Pyramid. Join Far Horizons as we travel in the footsteps of the pharaohs!

February 17 - March 3, 2013

with Professor Bob Brier and Patricia Remler : $11,995.00

Travel with Far Horizons through the great sand sea of the western desert of Egypt that runs for hundreds of miles west of the Nile to the border with Libya. Explore the five verdant spring-fed oases - Siwa, Bahariya, Dakhla, Farafra, and Kharga, and a sixth, the Fayoum, that was created during the time of the pharaohs.

November 1 - 17, 2012 with Professor Bob Brier and Patricia Remler: $9,995.00

Explore some of the most historically important, yet often unvisited, sites in Egypt: Tanis, Alexandria, and Amarna and Abydos (with a private tours led by the archaeologists working there).  The trip culminates with a three day Nile cruise aboard a dahabiya (an Egyptian sailing yacht with only nine cabins).

December 1 - 14, 2012 with Professor Barry Kemp: $10,995.00

November 2 - 15, 2013 with Professor Bob Brier and Patricia Remler: $10,995.00

Travel to one of Polynesia’s most fascinating islands – enigmatic Easter Island where we will explore immense stone statues, perplexing petroglyphs, and vibrant cave paintings. The trip is timed to include the island's wonderful Tapati Festival, a time of revelry and feasts and of honoring the culture – both past and present. We will also explore vibrant Santiago, Chile and the stunning coastal areas of Valpariso and Viña del Mar.

January 29 - February 9, 2013 with Dr. Sidsel Millerström: $7,995.00 + air

The Balinese celebrate life through daily rituals that permeate every aspect of life and are proclaimed in their art, drama, dance, timeless traditions, colorful pageantry and rites of passage. Join Far Horizons for a 16 day trip that traverses this beautiful island to experience this truly unique culture.  The people of Bali have a fundamental belief in the spiritual world and the importance of its balance with the physical world and we will experience this with visits to temples and ceremonies. Borobudur and Prambana in Java are also included.

April 28 - May 13, 2012 with Professor Michael D. Coe: $9,495.00

April 27 - May 12, 2013 with Dr. Thomas Hunter: $9,695.00

The Four Corners area of the American Southwest is one of the most spectacular regions in the world. It is an enchanting land of painted deserts, verdant forests and towering mesas, with breath­taking landscapes visible for miles under the brilliant sunlight. This 9-day trip will take you to ancient Anasazi ruins including Canyon de Chelly, Hovenweep, and Chaco Canyon, and Native American pueblos that reflect a proud heritage intimately in tune with nature and rooted in tradition.

September 1 - 9, 2012 with archaeologist, Tom Windes: $3,995.00 + air

From the Moche cities of the north to the fabled Inka sites of the highlands, experience the wealth of Peru's archaeological past. Caral, Chanquillo, ChanChan, Ollantaytambo, and the incomparable Machu Picchu all await you.

June 23 - July 8, 2012 with Dr. William Sapp III: $8,295.00 + air

Travel 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 its giant carved monoliths. Walk through lush tropical forest at Tikal to view towering temples, and float down a jungle river to Yaxchilan, once 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.

March 1 - 11, 2013 with Joanne Baron: $6,895.00

Way off the beaten tourist path, the celebrated Maya cities of Mexico’s Chiapas state have, until recently, been mostly inaccessible and certainly rarely-visited. Join Dr. Michael Coe to explore some of the most thought-provoking sites in the Maya World - Palenque, Yaxchilan, Bonampak, Tonina, Tenan Puente, Izapa - and spend two days in San Cristobal de las Casas to visit Chiapa de Corzo and nearby highland Maya villages.

November 28 - December 9, 2012 with Professor Michael D. Coe: $8,795.00 Waitlist Only

Travel on a very special 13-day journey that focuses on the remains of earlier civilizations with visits to Copan, Tikal, Takalik Abaj, and El Baul, but also the world of today’s living Maya. Today these highland people practice religious rituals based on ceremonies with roots in the realm of their forebears. Witness some of these rites during visits to the cigar-smoking deity called Maximón, at churches where the Maya presently worship, and at Quemaderos (sacred shrines) that are hidden places where shaman come to worship in secret.

May 25 - June 6, 2013 with Dr. Stanley Guenter: $8,795.00

Enjoy an extraordinary 16-day journey through Bolivia that includes magnificent archaeological sites, indigenous peoples still wearing colorful dress, striking colonial cities created by the Spanish conquerers, and all five of Bolivia’s stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

July 1-15, 2013 with Professor John Wayne Janusek: $8,295.00