GREECE FROM THE PELOPONNESE TO THE CYCLADES SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 14, 2020 TOUR LEADER: DR JOHN TIDMARSH

Overlooking the valley of Phocis at Delphi

Overview Go beyond Greece’s resort island exterior and discover the emergence of Western Europe’s great city-states through their archaeology. Discover the extraordinary world of ancient and Aegean Bronze-Age Greece, from the sprawling palaces of Minoan Crete and the citadels and monumental tombs of the Mycenaeans, to the incomparable museums of Athens and the emergence of the Byzantines at the end of Antiquity. Explore remnants of the extraordinary civilisations that flourished on the rocky outcrops of the Cycladic Islands and get to know the deep history of the cultures that made Greece the cradle of western civilisation. This new 19-day tour begins in Athens, home to the Acropolis, ancient Agora, and a host of superbly laid out museums. From Athens it is on to the Peloponnese, where we enter the world of Agamemnon and the warrior Mycenaean kings who dominated Greece from their awe-inspiring palaces at Mycenae, Tiryns, and Pylos until their civilization mysteriously collapsed at the end of the Bronze Age. We then head north, via the imposing medieval castle of Methoni to the iconic classical sites of Olympia and Delphi. Our flight to Crete leads us to the sprawling palace of King Minos at Knossos, home to the legendary Minotaur, along with the lesser known but equally fascinating palace at Phaistos. The tour continues as we travel by ferry to Greece’s most beguiling islands: Santorini with its Bronze Age city preserved by volcanic ash, tiny Delos, whose wealth arose from the Hellenistic slave trade, and Mykonos, with its whitewashed houses and narrow winding streets.

Your tour leader Dr John Tidmarsh was previously Tutor and then Part-Time Lecturer in Greek and Roman archaeology in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Sydney, and is the former President of the Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation.

He is a Co-Director of the University of Sydney’s excavations at Pella in Jordan (where he has worked since 1979) and is also Co-Director of the Australian Archaeological

Mission at Jebel Khalid in Syria. He was previously Associate Director of the University of Sydney’s excavations at Paphos, Cyprus, and was also Senior Investigator at the university’s excavations at Torone in Greece. His main areas of interest are the archaeology of Alexander the Great’s conquests, the Hellenistic period in Greece, the Near East and Asia, and the Islamic world. He travels widely in the Middle East, especially in Iran, and has now led approximately 20 tours to that country as well as numerous tours to Oman, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, and Greece.

“I enjoyed the tour very much and John’s insights and breadth of knowledge were very interesting. I enjoyed the small towns we toured, lots of fun.”

– Feedback from John’s Greece tour in May 2018

GREECE FROM THE PELOPONNESE TO THE CYCLADES

Tour dates: September 26 – October 14, 2020

Tour leader: Dr John Tidmarsh

Tour Price: $11,970 per person, twin share

Single Supplement: $2,290 for sole use of double room

Booking deposit: $500 per person

Recommended airline: Emirates, Qatar or Etihad

Maximum places: 20

Itinerary: Athens (3 nights), Nafplio (2 nights), Pylos (2 nights), Olympia (1 night), Delphi (2 nights), Heraklion (3 nights), Santorini (2 nights), Mykonos (3 Nights)

Date published: March 11, 2020

Enquiries and bookings

For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Jemma York at Academy Travel on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email jemma@academytravel.com.au

Tour Highlights

MINOAN CRETE Discover the Minoan civilization that flourished during the Middle Bronze Age on Crete from 2000 BC to 1500 BC which through its art and architecture made a significant contribution to Western European civilization as it is known today. Visit the Palace of Minos at Knossos, home to the legendary Minotaur, as well as the lesser-known Minoan palace at Phaistos.

ATHENS Experience Athens, which grew from a small Mycenean community to a city that at its height epitomised the best of Greek virtues that gave birth to democracy. Wander through the Agora, centre of city life, on our way to Greece’s defining symbol of cultural achievement — the Acropolis — dedicated to the goddess Athena and proclaiming the glory of Athens to the world.

AMAZING MUSEUMS Investigate thousands of years of accumulated history through a dazzling array of museums that provide relevance and context to the sites visited on the tour. From the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion to the National Archaeological Museum of Greece, with its incomparable collection of Mycenaean and classical period art and artefacts, and smaller site museums at Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, Santorini and Mykonos.

MYCENAE Explore the Mycenean citadels of the Late Bronze Age in the Peloponnese. Visit the awe-inspiring palace of Agamemnon at Mycenae, with its Lion Gate, monumental tombs and Cyclopean walls, as well as the citadel of Tiryns (‘of the mighty walls’) as mentioned by Homer, and the beautifully preserved ‘Palace of Nestor’ at Pylos where the spectacular ‘Tomb of the Griffin Warrior’ was unearthed.

SANTORINI Bask in the beauty of Santorini, supermodel of the Greek Islands. It is instantly recognisable by its dramatic multi coloured cliffs rising from the volcanic caldera and topped with whitewashed buildings shimmering in the sunlight. Celebrated by poets and painters, soak in the picture-perfect sunsets against the contrast of black sand beaches laid down by ancient eruptions that gave birth to this unique paradise.

Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D.

Saturday 26 September Arrive

The tour commences at the hotel in Athens at 6pm. Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers in the lobby of the hotel for drinks followed by dinner. Overnight Athens (D)

Sunday 27 September The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

Our day begins with a talk in the hotel before we walk up to the Acropolis. The Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the exquisite temple of Athena Nike are the centrepieces of the ancient buildings on the Acropolis and encapsulate both the beauty and achievements of ancient Greece. We complete our tour with a visit to the Acropolis Museum where artefacts recovered from the site and spanning thousands of years are displayed. Our welcome dinner is in a restaurant situated on top of Lycabettus Hill affording incredible views over Athens. Overnight Athens (B, D)

Monday 28 September Athens Archaeological Museum

This morning we visit the National Archaeological Museum of Greece, with its incomparable collection of Mycenaean and classical period art and artefacts. Originally built to house finds from around Athens, it has become a truly national museum with collections devoted to prehistory, sculptures, metallurgy and pottery. These pieces will remain with us during the tour as exemplars of many of the sites we shall visit throughout the country in the coming days. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore the museum or to visit another of the city’s great museums. Overnight Athens (B)

Tuesday 29 September Mycenae and Tiryns

We depart Athens for the Plain of Argos and arrive at Mycenae, the seat of Agamemnon who served as leader of the Greek coalition at Troy and a site that gave its name to a whole civilization. This morning we walk through the famous Lion Gate, see the Shaft Graves of Circle A and climb through the site to the crowning Megaron Palace where the Mycenaean king would

Above: Sitting atop a rocky outcrop the Acropolis dominates the Athens skyline Below: The Acropolis Museum house five of the six original caryatides from the Erechtheion. A sixth, taken by Lord Elgin is housed in the British Museum in London.

Tour start & finish time

The tour begins at 6.00pm on Saturday 26 September, at the Divani Acropolis Hotel, Athens.

The tour ends when we land in Athens Airport on Wednesday 14 October, following our group flight from Mykonos.

Above: The well preserved ancient theatre at Epidaurus known for its fine perfect acoustics and fine structure Below: The medieval Methoni castle built by the Venetians in the early 13th century and accessed by a stone bridge with 14 arches

have held sway over much territory. Blending back into the rocky hills, the ruins of this ancient powerhouse are in a spectacular location atop the citadel and ringed by well-preserved Cyclopean walls. This afternoon we stop at the smaller Mycenaean citadel of Tiryns. Celebrated by Homer for their strength, the walls of Tiryns still impress as does the well-preserved acropolis, entrance ramp and gate house. We arrive at our hotel in Nafplio and settle in before dinner in a converted stable. Overnight Nafplio (B, D)

Wednesday 30 September Nafplio and Epidaurus

This morning we walk through the narrow-cobbled streets of the old town of Nafplio, characterised by Venetian architecture, through Syntagma Square to the Archaeological Museum to see the finds discovered from Tiryns, Mycenae and Epidaurus. This afternoon we visit the impressive site of Epidaurus, the location of the Asclepeion, one of the most famous healing centres of the Classical world. The well-preserved 4th century BC theatre is regarded as the best in Greece for its fine structure and perfect acoustics. Overnight Nafplio (B)

Thursday 1 October Palace of Nestor

Departing Nafplio we pass through Kalamata - the second largest town in the Peloponnese and famous for its olives and olive oil - on our way to Pylos, located on magnificent Navarino Bay, stopping at the Mycenaean period ‘Palace of Nestor’, seat of power for wise king Nestor in Homer’s Iliad. This recently restored site contains one of the best-preserved Mycenaean palaces ever excavated and the small area allows easy interpretation. We arrive in Pylos and freshen up before dinner in a local seafood restaurant. Overnight Pylos (B, D)

Friday 2 October Pylos

Using the small town of Pylos as our base, we explore our immediate surroundings in order to examine the role of Pylos during the Peloponnesian War, as well as its role in hastening the end of Ottoman rule in Greece. The protecting island of Sphacteria, where 440 Spartan hoplites were trapped during the Peloponnesian War, forms a backdrop to a beautiful scene as we remember the decisive engagements that have taken place at this isolated location. In the afternoon we head to Methoni, which contains one of the best-preserved Venetian castles in the area. Founded during the Crusades, this castle with its impressive sea tower was a vital staging post for traders moving between the Levant and Europe. Overnight Pylos (B)

Saturday 3 October Olympia

We depart Pylos for the ancient site of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games and where the Olympic flame is still lit every four years. Home to the Temple of Zeus, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World, the sanctuary at Olympia not only lies in a

beautiful and peaceful setting but its largely non-reconstructed remains allow a unique opportunity to visualise how this complex would have looked during its heyday. Also within the sanctuary is the ancient Temple of Hera while just outside the precinct are the gymnasium and well-preserved stadium. The archaeological museum is a treasure trove of artefacts excavated from the sacred precinct including superb architectural sculptures from the Temple of Zeus itself. We arrive at our hotel in Olympia and settle in before dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Olympia (B, D)

Sunday 4 October To Delphi

This morning we travel to Delphi, chosen by the Greeks as the navel of the Earth and located on the spectacular cliff face of Mt Parnassus. This afternoon we visit the Delphi Museum and view its collection of treasures including the marble Sphinx of Naxos and the marvellous Charioteer, one of the finest extant bronze statues from the classical world. Our visit also prepares us for our visit to the site tomorrow. We check in to our hotel and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Delphi (B, D)

Monday 5 October Hosias Loukas and the Sanctuary of Apollo

This morning we travel to the walled monastery of Hosias Loukas. An important monument of the Middle Byzantine period, the lavish frescoes and marble and mosaic decorations reflect the classic decorative style for this era. We also visit the crypt where the relics of St Luke are held. In the afternoon we visit the impressive and mystical archaeological site of Delphi, home to the most important oracle of the ancient world whose influence on rulers and the ruled alike was profound. Political decisions were made and colonies around the Mediterranean were founded only after consultation with the Oracle. We examine the site today, exploring the Temple of Apollo, treasuries, the theatre, stadium and Altar of the Chians. Overnight Delphi (B)

Tuesday 6 October To Crete

We depart for Athens airport to board our flight to Heraklion. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel before taking an orientation walk around the Venetian Harbour. Dinner tonight is in the hotel restaurant. Overnight Heraklion (B, D)

Wednesday 7 October Archaeological Museum & Knossos

This morning we visit the excellent Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, which re-opened in 2014 following a lengthy renovation with artefacts displayed both chronologically and thematically. Its collection includes Minoan artefacts and wall paintings from Knossos and the other Minoan palaces as well as the mysterious Phaistos Disk. In the afternoon we visit Crete’s most famous site, the Minoan palace complex of Knossos. The area shows occupation from Neolithic times but the first palace

Above: the two-metre-high colossal sphinx of Naxos stood on a 10-metre-tall Ionian column erected next to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, now housed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum Below: Lavish Frescoes decorate the monastery of Hosias Loukas

was established 1900 BC. This was destroyed by an earthquake 200 years later and completely rebuilt. The site is, in fact, a complex of administrative, residential, and religious structures that offers an excellent idea of what life in Minoan Crete may have been like. Overnight Heraklion (B)

Thursday 8 October Phaistos

Today we travel to Phaistos, a Minoan royal palace complex on a dramatic hilltop site overlooking the Messara Plain. Inhabited since the Neolithic era, the first palace was built around 2000 BC and is the second largest place on Crete after Knossos. Construction of the original palace required the enormous task of excavating three terraces into the hillside, however the architecture here is simpler and more orderly than at Knossos and in contrast, devoid of frescoes. Following our visit, we head towards the seaside town of Matala for lunch in a seafood restaurant. Overnight Heraklion (B, L)

Friday 9 October To Santorini

We make our way to the port and join the ferry to Santorini. The Cyclades boasts many beautiful islands but few compare to Santorini. Here the whitewashed houses perch on the side of a massive caldera, formed when the volcanic island erupted in 1450BC. Upon arrival we check into our hotel before taking a walking tour through the main town of Thira. Overnight Santorini (B)

Saturday 10 October Akrotiri

Today we visit the Minoan Bronze Age site at Akrotiri. One of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean, it was destroyed by the Theran eruption and buried in volcanic ash and was possibly the inspiration behind Plato’s story of Atlantis. Excavations begun in 1967 have revealed a large settlement, extensive drainage systems and multi storeyed buildings painted with frescoes. We also visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira which houses artefacts and frescoes from Akrotiri and Neolithic and Cycladic era pottery. After lunch in a local restaurant the afternoon is free to relax or explore the main town overlooking the caldera. Overnight Santorini (B, L)

Sunday 11 October To Mykonos

We depart Santorini today and take the ferry to Mykonos, a journey of about two and a half hours. On arrival we transfer to the small archaeological Museum built in the early 20th century to house finds from the excavations at the nearby islands of Rinia and Delos. The collection includes statues, jewellery, funerary stelae, weapons, ceramics and vases from the Cycladic workshops dating back to the 9th century BC. We check in to our hotel and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Mykonos (B, D)

Above: Santorini, shimmering jewel of the Aegean Sea Below: Large pithoi jars in situ at the vast excavations at Akrotiri, one of the most important Minoan Bronze Age settlements in the Cyclades

Monday 12 October Delos

The island of Delos is a short ferry ride and millennia away from bustling Mykonos. One of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, Delos is uninhabited apart from the few archaeologists who work on what is essentially an open-air museum. According to legend the island was the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and our tour today includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the House of the Dolphins with its fine mosaic, the theatre, built to hold over 5,000 spectators, the famous Lion Terrace and the Sanctuary of Dionysus with its extraordinary statuary. Though the island is small the sites are numerous and we spend most of the day here including lunch in a local restaurant. Returning to Mykonos the evening is at leisure. Overnight Mykonos (B, D)

Tuesday 13 October Mykonos

This morning we wander through the narrow maze of streets in the main town of Chora lined with restaurants, small churches and boutiques, and explore Little Venice, the artists’ quarter named for the painted balconies that jut out over the harbour. We head to the quiet village of Ano Mera and visit the Tourliani Monastery. Founded in 1537 the domed church features an ornate gilded iconostasis and small museum displaying vestments, religious documents and icons. The afternoon is at leisure before we gather at a local restaurant for our farewell dinner. Overnight Mykonos (B, D)

Wednesday 14 October Depart

We depart for Mykonos airport for our group flight to Athens where the tour officially ends. (B)

Hotels Athens, Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel (3 nights)

divaniacropolishotel.com/ Nafplio, Hotel Nafsimedon (2 nights)

www.nafsimedon.gr/ Pylos, Hotel Philip (2 nights)

www.hotelpylos.com/en/index.html Olympia, Hotel Europa (1 night)

www.hoteleuropa.gr/ Delphi, Hotel Anemolia (2 nights)

domotel.gr/anemolia/ Heraklion, GDM Megaron Hotel (3 nights)

www.gdmmegaron.com Santorini, Hotel Majestic (2 nights)

www.hotel-majestic.gr/ Mykonos, Semeli Hotel (3 nights)

www.semelihotel.gr/

Above: Stone lions on Delos face the Sacred Lake where ancient Greek scholars believe Apollo had been born Below: A different view of Mykonos where houses in the artists’ quarter jut out over the harbour

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Tour Price The tour price is $11,970 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $2,290 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour.

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Enquiries & bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Jemma York at Academy Travel on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email jemma@academytravel.com.au

Weather on Tour Autumn is a pleasant time to travel through mainland Greece and the Islands. The weather should not vary too much through the regions we visit on tour with summer temperatures starting to cool off significantly in October. Expect temperatures averaging between 22–25 ºC throughout, with minimums between 13-15 ºC. There is only a slight chance of rain.

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