Itinerary
About Daniel Schowalter
Tour Price
Terms and Conditions
Registration
Itinerary
Depart | November 15, Saturday Depart on nonstop Continental flight from Newark to Tel Aviv.
Day 1 | Thu. September 25
Arrival in Athens
Visit to the stunning Benaki Museum
Dinner and overnight in Athens
Day 2 | Fri. September 26
LARNACA | LEFKARIA | LIMASSOL
Morning flight into Larnaca, Cyprus.
Sightseeing tour of Larnaca, the third
largest city in Cyprus. Visit the Byzantine
church of St Lazarus of the 10th century,
where the sarcophagus of St. Lazarus was
discovered in 890 A.D. Continue to Nicosia
to visit the capital city and its archaeological
museum. Transfer to your hotel in
Limassol.
Dinner and overnight in the Hotel
Mediterranean Beach
 Day 3 | Sat. September 27
LIMASSOL | CURION | Mt. TROODOS or
COLOSSI
Drive to Curion, one of the kingdoms of
ancient Cyprus, dating back to Hellenistic
times and overlooking the sea and the complex
of Eustolios (4th-century A.D.), a bath
with elaborate mosaics. Visit the large
Basilica of the 5th century, the area of the
Acropolis, the Stadium and the sanctuary
of Apollo Hylates. In the afternoon, a short
detour to the village of Omoodos—one of
the wine villages of the Troodos and also
the Colossi fortifications associated with
the Knights of St John can be visited.
Dinner and overnight in Limassol
Day 4 | Sun. September 28
LIMASSOL | PAPHOS | GEROSKIPOS
Drive to Paphos, the city that flourished
during the Hellenistic and Roman era and
is known for its Roman villas, decorated
with well-preserved mosaics. Visit the Villa
of the House of Dionysus, the house of
Theseus, etc. and the so-called Royal
Tombs. After lunch we drive back to
Limassol after a short stop at Geroskipou to
visit the Byzantine church of Agia
Paraskevi, with its five domes and frescoes,
and to sample the “loukoumia,” a Turkish
delight and other sweets produced in this
village.
Dinner and overnight in Limassol
Day 5 | Mon. September 29
LIMASSOL | NICOSIA | SALAMIS |
LARNACA | HERAKLION
Depart for Nicosia, the capital of the island.
Visit the Archaeological Museum and
excursion to one of the most interesting
ancient sites in Cyprus, Salamis, with its
ancient theater, gymnasium, and the
remains of ancient Greek monuments. On
to the old part of Famagusta and the Cave
of St. Barnabas, pupil of St. Paul. Drive to
Larnaca airport and fly to Heraklion.
Transfer to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Heraklion
 Day 6 | Tue. September 30
HERAKLION
Tour on foot through the town center to the
new archaeological museum; visit the
Knossos Palace and then drive to
Vathypetro, with scenic view and a Minoan
olive press; on to Archanes and its small
archaeological museum. Lunch break in
this picturesque village. Drive to Myrties to
visit the Nikos Kazantzakis home and
museum. Possible visit Peza olive and wine
cooperative.
Dinner in the best ouzeri in Heraklion
with Cretan dishes
Overnight
Day 7 | Wed. October 1
HERAKLION or SANTORINI
Free day. Consider optional trip to Santorini—
approximately $150 extra per person.
Dinner on your own
Overnight in Heraklion
Day 8 | Thu. October 2
Excursion to eastern Crete.
Tour Lato, an interesting Doric site outside
Agios Nicholas, and the fascinating
Byzantine chapel at Krista.
Dinner and overnight in Heraklion
Day 9 | Fri. October 3
HERAKLION | GORTYS | PHAESTOS | KOMO
Excursion to Gortys, with the first written
ancient Greek laws, and the remains of a
church to St. Titus. After a visit to the
Minoan Palace at Phaestos, we will stop at
the ancient port of Komo, for a swim and
lunch break. Return via Spili, a mountain
village.
Dinner and overnight in Heraklion
Day 10 | Sat. October 4
HERAKLION | RETHYMNON | CHANIA
Drive to Rethymnon, on the northern coast
of the island. Visit the Fortezza fortress.
After lunch in the Venetian port (Knossos
tavern), drive to the picturesque mountain
village of Argyropolis, with remains of a
Roman bath and mosaics as well as the
remains of the ancient Greek city of Lappa,
which is famous for embroideries.
Dinner and Overnight in Chania
Day 11 | Sun. October 5
CHANIA
Drive to ancient Eletherna featuring an
impressive acropolis from the Doric town
and a newly excavated Roman and
Byzantine settlement. Afternoon free.
Dinner and overnight in Chania
Day 12 | Mon. October 6
CHANIA | ATHENS
Guided tour on foot through the old town,
market place, cathedral and the small
archaeological museum with fascinating
Minoan and other finds. Drive to Akrotiri
for scenic view of the bay and the city to
visit the tomb of El.Venizelou, the Cretan
statesman liberator of Crete.
Dinner. Evening flight to Athens
Overnight in Athens
Day 13 | Tues. October 7
ATHENS
Guided visits to the highlights of Athens
museums. Ask about optional tour to Corinth—
approximately $105 extra per person.
Dinner and overnight
Day 14 | Wed. October 8
Return flight to U.S.
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About Daniel Schowalter
 DANIEL SCHOWALTER is professor of
religion and classics at Carthage College
in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His academic
interests include archaeology, the development
of the New Testament, honors
offered to the Roman Emperors and the
modern dialogue between science and
religion. He serves on the Archaeology
and Religion in the Greco-Roman World
section for the Society of Biblical Literature
and is Associate Director of the
Macalester College excavation at Omrit in
northern Israel. He is a contributor to The
Cities of Paul: Images and Interpretations
from the Harvard New Testament
Archaeology Project, a new DVD released
by Fortress Press. Along with Steve
Friesen, he is co-editor of Urban Religion
in Roman Corinth: Interdisciplinary
Approaches. Schowalter was the featured
Bible Lecturer at the 2005 annual meeting
of the National Association of Congregational
Christian Churches and has
lectured extensively at BAS programs for
more than 10 years.
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Tour Price
Tour price per person
Tour Cost per person (based on double occupancy, including air fare from Athens to Cyprus, Cyprus to
Crete, and Crete to Athens but not to and from Athens at the start and conclusion of the tour) |
$4,895 |
Single supplement |
$500 |
Gratuities |
$130 |
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Terms and Conditions
Payments: A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure
your place on the program, along with signed application form.
(Full deposit may be refunded only if the Biblical Archaeology
Society [BAS] withdraws the offer of the program.) Final payment
is due to BAS no later than August 1, 2008. Thereafter, late fees
may be issued by some land and air providers.
Tips, Taxes, misc.: Shown separately is the
total for service charges and gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff,
for bus drivers, local guides, and payments for international air
taxes (including fuel surcharges), visas, and border crossings.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: All cancellations for
any reason and at any time must be received in writing and will be
subject to a $500 per person administrative fee. Cancellation
between 90-61 days of departure will be subject to additional loss
of some non-recoverable sums from independent providers of land
and air services. No refund is available 60 days or less prior to
departure. Air tickets once issued are non-refundable.
Itinerary length: Flight times are subject to chanFlight times are subject to change without
advance notice. BAS is not responsible for changes and delays
in airline schedules and cannot reimburse passengers for expenses
resulting from airline delays. Because airlines often change flight
times and dates at the last minute, BAS strongly recommends the
purchase of tickets that can be changed without heavy fees and
penalties. If airline changes flight schedules, BAS reserves the right
to lengthen or shorten the itinerary accordingly and, whenever
possible, you will be notified in writing. If airline changes necessitate
an extra overnight, you will be charged (per night) the full
cost of the hotel room.
Passport Requirements: A valid passport, good for six
additional months from date of return (October 8, 2008) is
required of all tour members.
Tour Price Includes:
Island-Island Air Transportation: Tour includes air
flights from Athens to Cyprus, Cyprus to Crete, and Crete to
Athens. Your tickets are usually finalized and written a minimum of
45 days prior to departure in order to guarantee the fare. Once
your group ticket has been written, it cannot be rewritten or
refunded to the passenger by the airlines. Air transportation will be
jet economy class aboard carriers that may utilize non-refundable,
non-transferable tickets to/from your destination for groups flying
together for the entire itinerary. Any fare increases or surcharges
will be paid by the passenger. Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS)
cannot be responsible for any such increases.
Transfers: All airport transfers are included with the exception
of initial arrival in Athens as people will be arriving at different
times. Assistance for transportation from the Athens airport to the
hotel is available at an additional cost.
Accommodations: Price is based on two persons in a
room in four-star superior and five-star hotels. A supplemental
room charge of US $500 will be applicable to individuals enrolling
without a roommate. If you are interested in BAS assigning you a
roommate, all attempts will be made to do so, but it is not
guaranteed. All single rooms are subject to availability and are often
smaller than normal twin rooms.
Meals: Breakfasts and 12 dinners are included.
Travel Program: Includes the services of an English speaking
scholar/lecturer, local guides (where required), entrance fees
and transportation to sites on deluxe coaches as listed in the program,
lectures by other scholars. All entrances for activities scheduled
on the tour, plus the guide services, are included throughout.
Luggage: Restricted in size and shape by your airline. You may
contact them if you need the specific restrictions.
Price Does Not Include:
To/from Athens Air Transportation The tour does not include the cost of air transportation to Athens at the start of the tour nor air transportation from Athens at the end of the tour.
Insurance: We highly recommend that applicants purchase
trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment in the event
of illness or accident. Information will be provided upon deposit.
Tour deviations: All deviations from or additions to the
tour may be subject to a handling and processing fee plus any
out-of-pocket charges (i.e., telex, hotel cancellation charges,
messenger or other fees involved).
Notice: Dates, schedules, program details and costs, although
given in good faith and based on information available at the time
of publication of the brochure, are subject to change and revision.
In the event of such an omission or substitution, no liability will be
granted by BAS. All itineraries are subject to change. Prices quoted
for this tour are based on a minimum group size of 15 participants
and January 2008 exchange rates.
Responsibility: The Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS), and/or its
agents, affiliates, assignees and cooperative agents act only as agents
for the passenger with respect to transportation, hotels and automobile
contractors. It exercises every care possible but cannot be held
responsible for personal injury in connection with the service of any
hotel, ship, airplane, train, automobile, horse, donkey, carriage or other
conveyance used in carrying out the tours, nor are they responsible for
delay, accident, sickness, loss of personal property, strikes, armed
conflict, additional expenses due to weather, disruption of advertised
schedules, refusal of visas or other causes beyond their control. Further,
the operation of vehicles used in their tour is the full responsibility of
the companies and individuals engaged in the conveying of passengers;
said companies or individuals are governed by the laws of the
country of operations, and recourse for any mishap must be filed
locally. Unforeseen conditions may necessitate tour changes and the
right is reserved to make such changes or withdraw the tour as
deemed advisable. The right is also reserved to refuse to accept or
retain any passengers on any tour at any time for any reason.
Cooperating airlines and steamship companies are not to be held
responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers
are not on board; the limit of their liability is that of a common carrier,
and the passage contract in use by such carriers, when issued, shall
constitute the sole contract between companies and the purchaser of
this tour and/or passenger. Acceptance of the services of BAS by all
agents and/or travelers constitutes acceptance by them of all the above
terms and conditions.
The program conditions become a binding contract when your
signed enrollment form and deposit payment are received and
accepted by Biblical Archaeology Society, Travel/Study Department.
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September 25 - October 8, 2008