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The Ancient Olympics
12 days, 17 to 28 September
 Specialist Lecturer, David Stuttard David Stuttard taught Classics at Edinburgh, St Andrews and York. His work in theatre and film has seen him at London’s Mermaid Theatre, on BBC Radio 3 and at the British Museum. His written works include Aeschylus’ Agamemnon, An Introduction to Trojan Women, and AD 410 –The Year... Read more |
INTRODUCTION
This journey explores the epitome of sport - The Olympic Games.
Visiting Olympia and the surrounding region, you will also spend time
at other sites of the great sporting circuit, namely Nemea, Isthmia
(Corinth) and Delphi. By exploring the context of the 416 BC Olympics,
discover the role of the contests and the integral part which religion and
politics played.
Highlights:
The Acropolis Museum and the Parthenon
Olympia’s athletics stadium and legendary temples
Iconic Delphi and magnificent Mycenae
** Complimentary signed copy of David Stuttard’s new book ‘Power Games: Ritual and rivalry at the ancient Greek Olympics’ with each confirmed booking.’
TOUR DETAILS
| Duration | 12 days |
| Date | 17 to 28 September |
| Price | £2,485 per person (single supplement £400) |
| Price without flight | £2,285 per person |
| Included | Flights, tour lecturer/ manager, accommodation on half board basis, except B&B in Athens, gratuities |
| Not Included | Insurance, additional meals |
- 4 hours
London Heathrow/Athens
For a more detailed itinerary or to discuss this tour please
Telephone: 020 7269 2770 or Email: info@the-traveller.co.uk
We can also arrange this itinerary or very similar on a personalised, tailor-made basis to suit you and your own preferred dates of travel.
