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We begin in Macedonia, a landscape dotted with lakes and waterfalls. Heading east, we venture into the mountains and plains of Thrace and finally cross the northern Aegean Sea to the islands of Samothrace and Lemnos. On this tour we visit the major cities, see the art and hear some of the famous names that are intimately connected to the rise and fall of the great Macedonian, Roman and Byzantine Empires. This is a sumptuous and violent world. The Argead belief in the divine descent of Kings from the god Zeus, encouraged a culture of extraordinary personal deeds, extravagance and magnificence in architecture and material objects. We also hear what poets and historians from other parts of the Greek world had to say about the changes they were seeing. These were the last tumultuous decades of paganism before the advent of Christianity. In the context of a world that was about to change forever, we encounter customs and ideas, notions about the afterlife, the soul and conceptions of spirituality that fed into Christianity, but are very different from the rest of the Greek world. We hear the stories of Orpheus, the mythical Thracian poet whose music could move rocks and change the course of rivers. We come face to face with the distinctive Northern Greek worship of the god Dionysos, and on Samothrace and Lemnos, with the sanctuaries of the Great Mother goddess and the primordial Kabeiri. Finally, we catch a glimpse of a new kind of spirituality and a new kind of art, in the early Byzantine churches at Kastoria and Thessaloniki. Participants will receive a final itinerary together with their tour documents prior to departure. Meeting Point: The tour commences at 3. We commence the tour with a short Welcome Meeting, followed by an orientation walk — our first taste of Thessaloniki, one of the longest continually inhabited cities in Europe, the city that survived. We will encounter the monuments, and the scars, of the rise and fall of empires around every corner, as well as the charm and sophistication of a uniquely Greek version of modern European style. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Thessaloniki D. At the beginning of the 4th century BCE, King Archelaus I moved the capital of Macedonia to the superior site of Pella and began a process of nation building. Pella became the engine room of developments that ultimately conquered Greece and carried Hellenic culture to the outer limits of the known world. Famous Greek intellectuals, artists and authors often stayed at the royal palace, notably the tragedian Euripides and the painter Zeuxis. On an eminence above the city, the 70, square metre Royal palace dominated the brilliant urban complex below. The house takes its name from the pebble floor mosaic of the god Dionysos riding a panther found in one of the banqueting halls. This, and other remarkable mosaics from nearby houses are now exhibited in the Pella Archaeological Museum. After lunch, before setting out for the Byzantine town of Kastoria, we take time to enjoy the spectacular waterfalls at the ancient town of Edessa. The two largest waterfalls drop from a height of about 70 metres with mighty force; one is a single torrent called Karanos and the other a twin fall called Lamdan. Overnight Kastoria BL. The picturesque lakeside town of Kastoria features more than 70 Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches which date from the 9th to the 16th centuries. This morning we visit three churches, each decorated with celebrated frescoes. Of particular interest is the Church of Agioi Anargyroi which gives us snapshots of some of the people who worshipped here a thousand years ago including the founder, Theodoros Limniotis, his wife Anna Radini and their son Ioannis. Among the remarkable finds were bone flutes, one made of human bone and a wooden tablet that has been securely dated to ca. The tablet is engraved with symbols that appear to be a form of writing, an identification confirmed by the fact that many ceramic pieces, engraved with similar symbols and dated to the same period, were also found. The tablet challenges the previous assumption of scholars that writing developed in Sumer earliest known civilisation in Mesopotamia about BCE. Overnight Kastoria B. Here, we enjoy a special lunch at Charama Tavern, specialising in authentic Macedonian food. This afternoon, we visit the Nymphaeum, the school established by Philip II where the philosopher Aristotle taught the young Alexander the Great. The Nymphaeum is located in a flourishing natural environment near a bubbling spring and small caves. It is exactly the kind of place that the Greeks honoured as sacred to the nymphs. Archaeological excavations are ongoing, one of the most recent discoveries is the ancient theatre of Mieza, uncovered in Overnight Naousa BLD. In at Vergina on the southern Macedonia plain, Professor Manolis Andronikos was lowered into the gloom through the roof of what is now generally agreed to be the tomb of King Phillip II, father of Alexander the Great. He was deeply moved to find himself in the heart of the great tumulus of the Macedonian Kings. Not only had he found what turned out to be four royal burials, but he had also identified Aigai, the original Macedonian capital that had been lost to the world for over 2, years. Today we will descend into the tumulus by a more conventional route to visit the tombs and see their burial goods on display in a spectacular subterranean museum. On our return to Thessaloniki, we visit Agios Athanasios, a late 4th century BCE Macedonian tomb discovered about 20 years ago, but only recently opened to the public. As we enter Thessaloniki we pass the Byzantine walls, which were built in the late 4th century BCE and later fortified by Emperor Theodosius. Overnight Thessaloniki BL. Two central arches and three pillars survive from the original monument. The pillars are covered, in the Roman manner, with detailed marble reliefs depicting the military campaigns of a triumphant, larger-than-life Galerius. On a line of sight with the Arch, the Rotunda is a massive circular structure reminiscent of the Pantheon in Rome. The Church of Agios Dimitrios is the largest church in Greece. One famous exhibit is the Derveni Krater, the most elaborate ancient metal vessel yet discovered. The sophisticated iconography depicts a youthful god Dionysos at a moment of divine epiphany while maenads and satyrs dance in ecstasy. This morning we visit the Castle of Platamon with its stunning degree views over the Aegean Sea and west towards Mt. Throughout its rich history, many groups have fought to secure this location which effectively controlled the only route connecting Macedonia with the rest of Greece. Dion, in the foothill of Mount Olympos, was the sacred city of the Macedonians. King Archelaus I instituted festivals here in honour of Zeus and the Muses as well as theatrical competitions and athletic games. It was here that Alexander III mustered his army, sought divine aid and threw a sumptuous nine-day farewell symposium on the eve of his world-changing campaign against the Persians in BCE. In BCE Olynthos became the capital of a Chalcidian confederacy of smaller cities that banded together for mutual protection. However, by BCE, the confederacy had become so powerful it had absorbed many of the Greek cities west of the Strymon River and even taken possession of Pella. If events had turned out differently the league, led by Olynthos, may well have changed the course of history! Ultimately, Olynthos made the fatal mistake of harbouring rivals to the Macedonian throne. The city was taken in September and Philip shocked the Greek world by razing it to the ground, slaughtering inhabitants and taking any survivors into slavery. Olynthos was never rebuilt. It was a catastrophic end, but the sudden abandonment of Olynthos has given archaeologists the rare opportunity to explore these ancient towns at a single moment in time. Nearly houses on the populous North Hill have been excavated and are open to visitors. Philip kept his word to Aristotle and did indeed rebuild Stageira and resettle any surviving inhabitants. The historian Plutarch says that Aristotle was involved in the restoration and even wrote the laws. Archaeologists are uncovering the remains of walls, sanctuaries, houses and public buildings on high stepped terraces overlooking the coast. In , they found a structure near the agora that has been plausibly identified as the tomb of Aristotle. Overnight Kavala BL. Philippi had many iterations in its long history. The city was originally founded in BCE by settlers from the island of Thasos, however Phillip II saw its many advantages as a foothold in Thrace close to the neighbouring gold mines and on the royal route that eventually became the Roman Via Egnatia. He took the city in BCE, renaming it after himself. Among the archaeological finds that date to his era are the remains of the original city walls, the theatre and a hero shrine. The future of Rome, and inevitably of Europe, was decided at Philippi. In 49 CE, Philippi was chosen by the apostle Paul as the first stop on his journey to Europe and the seat of the first Christian community in Europe. Three magnificent basilicas and a cathedral dedicated to Saint Paul, were erected in the city centre in the th centuries CE. Our visit to the vast underground galleries of the Aggitis River, the largest and one of most spectacular river cave systems in Europe, is a perfect ending to the day. Aggitis is an enchanted place. It takes us back to a time when when woolly mammoths roamed in Greece. Huge stalagmites hang from the roof sometimes touching surface of the water and it is home to many kinds of bats, micro organisms and marine life. In winter the Aggitis River flows at more than kilometres per hour, but when the flow abates in the summer months sand is dumped on the floors of myriad small caves whose floors are now at a thickness of about 10 metres. The island of Thasos is within sight of the coast of Kavala. It was said that its foundation was guided by the Oracle of Apollo. The new capital city, even the roads and city walls, were built in gleaming Thasian marble. Our first port of call will be the colossal, partly submerged ancient marble quarries at Alyki on the southern coast. The marble of Thasos has a higher reflection of sunlight than any other white marble in the world. It gives the nearby sanctuary of the twin Dioskouroi, Kastor and Polydeuces, protectors of sailors, a unique luminosity. After lunch, we visit the ancient theatre on the slope of the acropolis overlooking the old harbour. You will also have time to explore the Classical Agora and the Archaeological Museum. Overnight Kavala B. This was keenly felt in Athens, but they were never able to recover it. The final chapter in the history of Macedonia took place at Amphipolis. But finding that the city, like the rest of the Macedonia, was unwilling to continue the war, Perseus escaped to Samothrace where he was captured. Amphipolis immediately surrendered, but this was by no means the end. As the capital of a rich hinterland and a station on the Via Egnatia near the coast, Amphipolis flourished under the Romans. The last we hear of Amphipolis is that its bishop was one of the who attended the Second Council of Nicaea in CE. Excavation has revealed the wooden piles of the ancient Roman bridge across the Strymon, the remarkably strong Macedonian fortification walls, a sanctuary of Artemis and, of special importance, the Hellenistic gymnasium. The huge Lion of Amphipolis, which stands over 8 metres tall on its base, is currently located at the entrance to the archaeological site. In the afternoon we return to Kavala where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Today we journey further into ancient Thrace, a region that had maintained its independence for a thousand years until it became a province of Roman in 46 CE. In Xanthi was declared a protected settlement with over 1, buildings classified as landmarks. The modern city of Alexandropoulis named in after King Alexander of Greece is near the coastal site of ancient Sale. Herodotus tells us that it was here that the Persian king Xerxes reviewed his troops and navy in preparation for his invasion of Greece in BCE 7. According to Homer, it was the territory of the Kikonians, a warlike Thracian people who sent reinforcements to help their countrymen when Odysseus sacked their city on the island of Ismaros. Opened in , the Archaeological Museum of Alexandropoulis is the newest in the country. It aims to explain the complex history of the region from BCE to CE and to trace its unique blend of cultures and customs. Overnight Alexandroupolis B. Here we visit the impressive Roman Villa Armira built in ca. The enterprising owner, believed to be a noble of Roman Thrace, built his spacious villa on the bank of the Armira River in the finest Roman fashion. His two-storey villa, spread over 3, square metres, had twenty-two rooms on the ground floor with floor mosaics, and walls elaborately decorated in white marble. A later owner added a dining area and hypocaust under floor heating. He also commissioned master artisans from the city of Aphrodisias in Asia Minor, to create a series of mosaic floors. These included a floor mosaic with his own portrait, and those of his children. The villa was abandoned and destroyed during the Gothic War of CE. It lay forgotten, only occasionally disturbed by treasure hunters, until it was rediscovered in Today it is considered the most famous and best preserved ancient Roman villa to have been discovered in Bulgaria, and arguably among the four best preserved Roman villas found in the entire territory of the former Roman Empire. Didymoteicho Castle is one of the most important Byzantine-era fortresses in Thrace and the Balkans. Built during the reign of the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century CE, it dominates the area and offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding hills. One kilometre of the wall survives in very good condition, in many points reaching up to twelve metres. The 24 towers all carry monograms, inscriptions or symbols identifying the masters that built them. Overnight Alexandroupolis BL. Today we take the ferry to the rugged and majestic island of Samothrace Gr. Samothraki , a place that lends itself to myth-making. In Homer, the sea god Poseidon watched the battles of the Trojan War from a vantage point on Fengari, the highest peak on Samothrace, a mile up in the sky. This fascinating site will be the focus of our visit. The Greeks adopted the ancient practise of ritual initiations into the Mysteries of the Great Gods, even using the original Thracian language. Because initiates were bound to secrecy, we know very little about what they believed, the gods that they worshipped and what happened at initiation. The historian Herodotos, who was himself an initiate, speaks of the rites of the Kabeiroi. However, the experience was said to be life changing. The fame of the cult increased until the island became the chief centre of religious life in the North Aegean. Much of what we will see is the expansion of the sanctuary financed by the Macedonian heirs of Alexander the Great. Many important figures were initiates. The ancient religion survived remarkably into the 4th century CE. Overnight Kamariotissa, Samothrace BL. This morning we take the ferry from Samothrace to the island of Lemnos, a place like Samothrace, well off the beaten track and rich with its own distinctive myth, legend and history. Following our arrival into the port of Myrina, the remainder of the day will be at leisure for you to explore the old town or visit the 13th-century Venetian castle perched on the adjacent headland. Overnight Myrina, Lemnos B. Our first visit is to the Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi on the northern tip of remote Tigani Bay. The local mysteries were celebrated here each year in an initiation that took place at night with ecstatic dances and a large consumption of wine. The discovery of many iron finger rings in the sanctuary suggests that Lemnian initiates, like those on Samothrace, were given a physical souvenir of their experience. When the Greeks arrived on Lemnos in about BCE, they assimilated local beliefs about the Kabeiroi to their own very different religious system. They developed a narrative about how their god Hephaistos, the craftsman god of fire and metallurgy, was the father of the Kabeiroi. They located the cult of Hephaistos at our next destination, the town of Hephaistia, now an archaeological site with a functioning and fully restored late 5th century BCE theatre. Inscriptions show that, as on Samothrace, the language spoken by the inhabitants of Lemnos in the first millennium BCE was Thracian. 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It is important to remember that ASA programs are group tours, and slow walkers affect everyone in the group. As the group must move at the speed of the slowest member, the amount of time spent at a site may be reduced if group members cannot maintain a moderate walking pace. ASA tours should not present any problem for active people who can manage day-to-day walking and stair-climbing. However, if you have any doubts about your ability to manage on a program, please ask your ASA travel consultant whether this is a suitable tour for you. We regret, in this case early-bird discounts will not apply. We take the day on which you cancel as being that on which we receive written confirmation of cancellation. We regret that refunds will not be given for any unused portions of the tour, such as meals, entry fees, accommodation, flights or transfers. 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Before committing to an academic career, Heather had a long history in secondary and community education as a teacher, examiner and in curriculum development. She also recalls with great pleasure her time as curator of a significant private collection of Greek and Roman and has maintained a strong engagement with the visual arts. Heather has become well known as a guest lecturer in venues ranging from the Red Stitch Theatre to the National Gallery of Victoria. Andrew, who grew up in Colchester, in north-east Essex, has written books on the Roman baths of Lycia and on the Isthmian games. He has also appeared on Greek Radio and Television. An ASA consultant will attempt to call you within 24 hours between 9. Status: open 27 May — 12 Jun Make an enquiry now. Make an enquiry. Request itinerary. Travel to ancient Dion, located in the foothills of Mount Olympos, the sacred city of the Macedonians built in honour of the god Zeus. Journey across crystal-clear waters to the island of Thasos; view the partly submerged ancient marble quarries at Alyki and the sanctuary of Dioskouroi, protectors of sailors. Journey to Villa Armira in Southern Bulgaria. Featuring spectacular Roman floor mosaics, this is considered one of the finest and best-preserved villas in the former Roman Empire. Visit the mysterious Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. Conclude with 2 nights on the island of Lemnos visiting the Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi, theatre of Hephaistia and the dramatic site of Poliochni. This, and other remarkable mosaics from nearby houses are now exhibited in the Pella Archaeological Museum After lunch, before setting out for the Byzantine town of Kastoria, we take time to enjoy the spectacular waterfalls at the ancient town of Edessa. Day Sunday 7 June, Kavala — Xanthi — Alexandroupolis Xanthi: major trading town during the Byzantine and Ottoman eras Alexandroupolis Archaeological Museum Today we journey further into ancient Thrace, a region that had maintained its independence for a thousand years until it became a province of Roman in 46 CE. Day Wednesday 10 June, Samothrace — Lemnos Morning ferry from Samothrace to Lemnos Afternoon at leisure to explore Myrina village This morning we take the ferry from Samothrace to the island of Lemnos, a place like Samothrace, well off the beaten track and rich with its own distinctive myth, legend and history. Accommodation Hotels are rated 3- to 4-star locally and are comfortable and conveniently situated. Thessaloniki 1 nights : 4-star City Hotel — located in the city centre, 50 metres from Aristotelous Square. Single Supplement Payment of this supplement will ensure accommodation in a double room for single occupancy throughout the tour. 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