2016 Newsletter and Full Availability archaeological tours Led by noted scholars | superb itineraries | unsurpassed service
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Dear Fellow Travelers,
• News from the Office........ pg2
Many busy months have passed since our last newsletter. It has been an exciting time for Archaeological Tours: we have launched our first catalog, a new website and a new on line tour survey program. We are definitely becoming part of the digital world!
• Introducing Donatella....... pg2
“I am excited to announce that we will offer two departures to Iran, an Iceland tour, and many more new tours in 2017.” For those of you who have not made travel plans for 2016 and are fans of Bob Thorp and Ken Harl, I suggest you take a look at Bob’s really unusual spring China tour. It focuses on lesser visited ancient sites, untouched traditional villages, sacred mountains, and the serene temples around Hangzhou’s West Lake. In contrast, Ken’s Scandinavian Vikings tour will include fascinating Viking ships, burials and some amazing museums.
• Archaeological News......... pg2 • Notes from the Field.......... pg3 I also want to share some bittersweet news with you. After 17 years at Archaeological Tours, Kirsten Knudsen has decided to retire - but will continue to escort tours, including Vikings (on her home territory). Donatella Braghieri joins us as the newest member of the team. She hails from Italy, has lived in many parts of the world, and has incredible enthusiasm and expertise. During the coming months, our team will be calling you to learn more about your interests and how we can improve our tours. Hopefully, if I can find the time, I will make some of these calls myself. See you on tour, Linda Linda Feinstone President, Archaeological Tours
• Mary-Lou’s Tour Report.... pg4 • FAQ’s................................... pg5 • Availability in 2016........... pg6