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June 2016 - June 2017

Circumnavigation of the PeloPonneseJune 9 - 18, 2016Lecturer: William Parkinson10-day voyage and land program

Take an unforgettable, seven-night cruise aboard an elegant, 18-cabin, motorized sailing yacht exploring areas of stunning natural beauty along the sun-drenched coast of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula. See world famous as well as lesser-known archaeological treasures, including Corinth, Nemea, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Monemvasia, Mystras, Olympia, Delphi, and Franchthi and Diros Caves.

adriatiC sea:venice to dubrovnikJune 10 - 18, 2016Lecturer: Andrew Moore9-day voyage

Embark an all-suite, 57-cabin ship in Venice and explore the Adriatic’s fabulous coastlines and islands. Highlights include Pula’s Roman amphitheater, Albania’s Greco-Roman city of Butrint, Emperor Diocletian’s Palace at Split, Montenegro’s old capital of Cetinje, the medieval port of Dubrovnik, plus the picturesque island of Hvar and beautiful Kotor Bay. Optional pre- and post-cruise extensions are available.

Undiscovered greeCe: Macedonia to epirusJune 11 - 24, 2016Lecturer: Nancy Wilkie14-day land tour

Admire up-close legendary Mt. Olympus, the monasteries atop karst pinnacles at Meteora, and tranquil Lake Ioannina; and savor three days at a luxury spa/resort in the rugged, remote Pindus Mountains. Explore the ancient sanctuary at Dodoni; Amphipolis, where a Macedonian tomb is being excavated; the royal tombs and golden treasures at Vergina, and more. Limited to 12 participants.

ireland: legacies & landscapesJune 11 - 24, 2016Lecturer: Stephen Mandal14-day land tour

See spectacular prehistoric passage tombs and standing stones, including Newgrange and Knowth. Discover magnificent early Christian and medieval castles, monasteries, and cathedrals, such as Kells and the Rock of Cashel. Enjoy lovely vistas including the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, and Boyne Valley. Limited to 15 participants.

Hiking in ireland & sCotlandAugust 28 - September 11, 2016Lecturer: Stephen Mandal15-day land tour

Traverse Ireland (7 days) and Scotland (6 days) with experts in archaeology, history, geology, wildlife, and folklore. Visit prehistoric passage tombs, Celtic enclosures, early monastic settlements, Anglo-Norman fortifications, and more, amid wild, exposed landscapes, spectacular islands, high cliffs, and rolling hills. Daily hikes vary from short strolls to 6 miles. Limited to 15 participants.

exploring theCyClades islandsSeptember 15 - 24, 2016Lecturer: Joan Breton Connelly10-day voyage and land program

Enjoy the convenience and exclusivity of cruising aboard an elegant, 18-cabin, motorized sailing yacht to seven stunning, sun-drenched Greek islands. Call at Sifnos, Milos, Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos, Delos, and Syros; visit ancient sites and remote island villages; sample regional foods and wines; watch ceramic artists at work; swim in crystal-clear waters off pristine beaches, and more.

Prehistoric Cave art of sPain & FranCeSeptember 21 - October 3, 2016Lecturer: Paul Bahn13-day land tour

See the most famous prehistoric cave art in the world, including Altamira II, Lascaux II, Niaux, Pech Merle, Cougnac, Rouffignac, Font-de-Gaume, and Cueva del Castillo. Experience the rich cultures of Spain and France with visits to charming medieval villages and cities, savoring fine food, wine, and accommodations. Limited to 20 participants.

Circumnavigating the BlaCk seaSeptember 25 - October 6, 2016Lecturer: Kathleen Lynch12-day voyage

Circumnavigate this fabled sea aboard an elegant, all-suite, 57-cabin ship. Cruise round-trip from Istanbul, exploring a variety of historic sites and cities in Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, such as the Roman Gonio Fortress near Batumi; Tbilisi’s Old Town with 4th-century Narikala Fortress; graceful Odessa’s landmarks; and Varna’s magnificent Scythian gold treasures. Istanbul and Cappadocia extensions are available.

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island life of ancient greeCeSeptember 26 - October 4, 2016Lecturer: Shelley Wachsmann9-day voyage

Cruise the Aegean Sea aboard a five-star ship with 110 luxurious suites and staterooms. Explore eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the stunning monastic site of Meteora, calling at the islands of Crete, Santorini, Delos, Mykonos, Pátmos, and medieval Rhodes. Extensions in Athens and the Peloponnese are available.

Malta to roMeOctober 6 - 15, 2016Lecturer: Shelley Wachsmann10-day voyage and land program

Cruise from Malta to Rome aboard an 18-cabin, motorized sailing yacht. After exploring medieval Valletta, cruise to Sicily’s ancient Greek city of Siracusa and historic Palermo, to Italy’s Amalfi Coast for picture-perfect Positano, to Naples for the captivating Roman ruins of Herculaneum, and to Ostia Antica, ancient Rome’s harbor.

MoroCCo: From the desert to the seaOctober 16 - 29, 2016Lecturer: Ronald Messier14-day land tour

Traverse the Moroccan landscape, visiting six World Heritage sites, admiring astounding scenes of the natural world, and meeting with locals in all walks of life, from farmers to professors. Throughout, Prof. Messier will provide his perspectives on the true fabric of Morocco, along with sharing the two sites he helped uncover. Limited to 15 participants.

ancient sites & natural Wonders of PerU & CHileOctober 24 - November 3, 2016Lecturer: James Kus11-day voyage and land program

Cruise from Lima, Peru, to Valparaiso, Chile, aboard a five-star ship with 132 luxurious suites and staterooms. Highlights include a site that produced 2,000-year-old Inca mummies, early Spanish colonial cities, ancient rock carvings, the rugged beauty of the Atacama Desert, and more. A pre-cruise extension with two visits to Machu Picchu, plus Cusco and Lima, is available.

vietnaM, CaMBodia & the Mekong riverNovember 7 - 20, 2016Lecturer: Joyce C. White14-day voyage and land program

See magnificent Buddhist and Hindu temples, floating markets, rice paddies, and more. Enjoy two days exploring bustling Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon); savor a seven-night cruise on the Mekong aboard a luxurious, 12-suite riverboat; and end with two days at the world famous Khmer temples and monuments of legendary Angkor. Limited to 20 participants.

The gulf states: dUBai, Qatar, BaHrain, saUdi araBia, aBU dHaBi & oManNovember 29 - December 9, 2016Lecturer: Tarek Swelim11-day voyage

Explore the Persian Gulf as you cruise in the comfort of a 57-cabin, all-suite vessel. The area is a fascinating crossroads of modernity and tradition, and your experiences will range from marveling at the dazzling skyscrapers of the U.A.E., to learning an appreciation of Islamic arts and calligraphy, to cruising through the fjord-like waterways of the Musandam Peninsula and visiting museums, mosques, and markets.

temples & Palaces of nortHern indiaDecember 9 - 23, 2016Lecturers: Jodi Magness and Pika Ghosh15-day land tour

Discover masterpieces of Indian architecture and art, visiting eleven spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites on this one well-paced itinerary. See many of the world’s most magnificent royal tombs, extraordinary rock-cut cave temples and art, and spectacular fortress palaces. Limited to 20 participants.

Jungle kingdoms of the anCient MayaJanuary 28 - February 10, 2017Lecturer: Virginia Miller14-day land tour

This extraordinary tropical adventure provides the best-paced itinerary available to explore ancient Maya sites in the lush jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Explore the sites of Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilan, Tikal, Copan, Yaxha and Quirigua; with free time to bird watch or relax and enjoy our comfortable hotels and remote jungle lodges. Limited to 16 participants.

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The Best of ancient egyPtFebruary 2017Lecturer: Stephen Harvey16-day land program

Travel on our meticulously planned itinerary with premium accommodations and visit all the preeminent sites of the pharaohs from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel; including special-access visits to the tombs of Seti I and Nefertari (both are closed to the public) and a 4-night, deluxe Nile River cruise. Limited to 16 participants.

JaPan by sea: land of the rising sun April 13 - 26, 2017Lecturer: Mikael Adolphson14-day voyage and land program

Embark an elegant, all-suite, 57-cabin ship and explore lesser-visited areas of Japan. Experience ancient traditions and cultural performances; and visit sacred temples and shrines, celebrated 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.

Prehistoric tombs & standing stones of Wessex & BrittanyApril 30 - May 11, 2017Lecturer: Paul Bahn12-day land tour

Delve into the mysteries of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wessex, England, and Brittany, France. Amidst beautiful landscapes see world renowned, as well as lesser known, Neolithic and Bronze Age megaliths and monuments such as enigmatic rings of giant standing stones and remarkable chambered tombs. Explore medieval churches, charming villages, museum collections, and more. Limited to 20 participants.

israel: treasures of the Holy landMay 2017Lecturer: TBA13-day land tour

Discover Israel’s archaeological riches, left behind by a kaleidoscope of cultures. Highlights include five UNESCO World Heritage sites (Masada, Megiddo, Haifa’s Bahai Gardens, Beit Shearim, Bethlehem); five nights conveniently based in Jerusalem; the ancient port of Caesarea Maritima; Qumran, overlooking the Dead Sea; and a Sea of Galilee boat ride. Limited to 14 participants.

iran: The ancient land of PersiaMay 2017Lecturer: Alexander Nagel16-day land tour

In addition to the dazzling cities of Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, visit ancient Persepolis (twice), one of the most spectacular surviving archaeological sites; and discover the Sasanian religious center of Takht-e Soleiman; Pasargadae, the first Persian capital; Yazd, one of the last strongholds of Zoroastrianism; and much more. Limited to 20 participants.

The silk road: empires of Central asiaMay 24 - June 9, 2017Lecturer: Claudia Chang17-day land tour

Follow in the footsteps of Alexander, Genghis Khan, and Marco Polo across deserts, mountains, and steppes of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Visit seven UNESCO World Heritage sites (including Merv, Bukhara, and Samarkand), remote archaeological sites, and ancient towns such as Khiva and Tashkent. An optional extension to Iran is available. Limited to 16 participants.

in the Wake of the vikingsJune 1 - 9, 2017Lecturer: Elizabeth Pierce 9-day voyage

Cruise aboard a luxurious, 110-stateroom/suite ship along the coasts of Scotland, Norway, and Denmark, visiting remote ports. Explore ancient and medieval sites in the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland Islands, before crossing the North Sea to Bergen’s fjords, disembarking at Copenhagen. Optional extensions in Scotland and Denmark are available.

Changing tides of History: Cruising the BaltiC seaJune 8 - 17, 2017Lecturer: Andrew Moore10-day voyage

Cruise from Copenhagen to Stockholm aboard a luxurious, five-star ship with only 110 deluxe suites and staterooms, most with private balconies. Travel with the AIA’s President, plus meet Lech Wałesa and Sergei Khrushchev. Visit six Baltic countries and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including charming medieval towns and two full days in St. Petersburg.

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The Archaeological Institute of America is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse

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Gain insights with your AIA lecturer and expert local guides, who will help you understand and appreciate archaeology, art, architecture, history, and cultural traditions.

Our land tours are limited to a maximum of 20, and many are now limited to just 12 to 16 travelers. AIA cruises are aboard small ships with between 18 and 132 cabins. This means that by land or sea you receive more personal attention.

Most trips are custom-designed with just one departure. Every aspect has been carefully planned to maximize your time and experiences.

Our expert tour managers/guides handle all of the logistics so you can relax, enjoy and learn. The hotels we select are as centrally-located and well-appointed as possible, and on our cruises you will enjoy the luxury of unpacking only once.

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