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Above: Our January 2017 Ancient History Teacher PD tour in Sparta with Dr Jennifer Lawless. Below: Touring the New Acropolis Museum. Academy Travel is delighted to present an outstanding professional development opportunity for current History teachers, student teachers and those with a keen interest in Ancient History. This 12-day program is designed to cover key learning outcomes from the HSC and VCE Ancient History syllabuses. The itinerary begins in Athens, with guided visits to the city s top museums and ancient sites. The group will then journey to the Peloponnese to investigate the history of Mycenae, Sparta and Olympia. Continue back to the mainland to visit Delphi, Thermopylae and Marathon. The tour concludes on the beautiful island of Crete to focus on the Minoans. This carefully planned program will be escorted by an experienced tour manager and academic expert Dr Jennifer Lawless who will provide background lectures and facilitate collegial discussions on best teaching practice. In addition, the itinerary includes a series of guided tours and site visits with experts. There is also time at leisure for sightseeing, shopping and soaking up the local culture. In most cases, this tour will be fully tax deductible for full or part time History teachers. Please speak to your tax agent for professional advice. Some teachers may be able to have all or part of the tour fee subsidized by their school s professional development program (letter of support available on request). Below: The waterfront of Heraklion, Crete. Academy Travel is endorsed to provide NESA Registered Professional Development for teachers accredited at Proficient Teacher level. Completing this study tour program will contribute 38 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 2.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. Academy Travel is Australia s most experienced and respected provider of educational travel. Since 2005, we have provided syllabus-based study tours for Australian high schools, universities, teacher professional development and private groups. We are also the only tour company accredited by NESA to provide overseas study tours for teachers. 2
12-day itinerary (land only), 30 th September-11 th October 2018 $3,990.00 per person, land only, twin-share. The supplement for a single room is $600.00 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure your booking. All hotel accommodation (minimum 3-star rated) in twinshare rooms with ensuite facilities All breakfasts and 5 dinners Return economy flight Athens-Heraklion with local airline All land transportation by private coach and public transport All entrance fees as per itinerary Local guides, lectures and guided tours as per itinerary Services of a tour manager and tour leader Academy Travel document wallet and luggage tag Detailed workbook prepared by Dr Jennifer Lawless Return international airfares to Europe Airport transfers at start and conclusion of tour Optional day trip on Day 11 to Phaistos Any required visas for non-australian passport holders Travel insurance Meals and activities not stated in the itinerary Personal expenses Cost of obtaining/renewing passport Single room supplement Above: Inside the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Below: The cyclopean walls at Tiryns were so named for the sheer size of the boulders used to create them. Very professional and helpful staff. A great way to see such wonderful, relevant places with like-minded professionals 2017 PD Tour Participant 3
Academy Travel is a fully licensed travel agent. We can also assist with any additional travel arrangements, such as flights, insurance, transfers and hotels. Above: A Spartan keeps watch over the site of Thermopylae. Below: The bull leaping fresco is probably the most famous of those located at the Minoan site of Knossos. Academy Travel is able to arrange flights on your behalf. Please indicate on your booking form if you would like us to provide you with a quote. You should budget between $2,200 and $2,500 for return economy flights. The main tour program begins in Athens at 5pm on Sunday 30 th September. If you are arranging your own individual flights, you will need to ensure your flight arrives in Athens by at least 2pm on that day. The tour program ends at Athens Airport on Thursday 11 th October around midday. We can also provide a quote for airport transfers and pre or post tour hotel accommodation. Academy Travel requires that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance. We can arrange a policy with Suresave for $145.00 per person (for persons aged up to 49 years). Please indicate on your booking form if you are interested in this policy and we will provide you with the link to the Product Disclosure Statement. Please note that additional premiums may apply due to age, pre-existing medical conditions and/or additional travel. Below: The 4 th -Century BCE Theatre of Epidaurus is still used for performances today. We welcome partners of teachers to accompany them on tour, and we do understand that not all activities may be of interest to non-teachers. Alternative activities for accompanying partners can be suggested by the tour manager (please note there are no refunds/discounts for unused portions of the tour). Non-teachers with a strong interest in the subject matter are also welcome. Your passport must be valid until late April 2019 or will require renewal prior to travel. You will need to provide a photocopy of the photo page of your passport at least 8 weeks prior to departure. Australian passport holders do not require a visa to travel to Europe. Non-Australian passport holders will be advised of their visa requirements after confirmation of booking, however, it remains the responsibility of the individual traveler to ensure this process is completed. 4
Syllabus content Year 11 course Investigating Ancient History Case Studies Greek drama Mycenae Features of Ancient Societies Greece Mycenae Year 12 Course Ancient Societies Bronze Age Minoan Crete Spartan society to the Battle of Leuctra Athenian society in the time of Pericles Personalities in Their Times Pericles Historical Periods The Greek world 500-440BC 4 th -Century Greece to the Death of Phillip II Tour content Background lectures by Dr Jennifer Lawless Guided visits to archaeological museums and sites Background lectures by Dr Jennifer Lawless Guided site visit to Mycenae Guided visits to archaeological museums Guided site visit to Knossos Guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum Study of the topography of Sparta Guided visits to the Agora and Artemis Orthia Guided visit of the Sparta Archaeological Museum Guided visit of the Athenian Agora and Acropolis Guided visit of the New Acropolis Museum Guided visit of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Guided visit of the Athenian Agora and Acropolis Guided visit of the New Acropolis Museum Guided visit of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Guided visit of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Guided visit of the Sparta Archaeological Museum Guided visit to Marathon Guided visit to Thermopylae Guided visit of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Guided visit of the Sparta Archaeological Museum 5
Syllabus content Area of Study 1: Unit 3 and 4 Living in an ancient society Greece (800-454 BC) The social, political and economic features of ancient Greece The social, political and economic features of Sparta The social, political and economic features of Athens Warfare and its impact on the social, political and economic features of Greece Area of Study 2: Unit 3 and 4 People in power, societies in crisis Greece The Peloponnesian War (460 403 BC) Key developments that contributed to the conflict The role of Pericles, Alcibiades and Lysander Tour content Background lectures by Dr Jennifer Lawless Visits to various archaeological sites and museums across Greece to analyse and discuss sources Guided visit to Spartan sites Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Sparta Guided visit to the Agora and Acropolis Visit to the New Acropolis Museum Visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Guided visit to the site of Thermopylae Guided visit to the site of Marathon Background lectures by Dr Jennifer Lawless Visits to various archaeological sites and museums across Greece to analyse and discuss sources 6
Dr Jennifer Lawless has a PhD from the University of New England and was the Board of Studies History Inspector for 13 years. She has lectured in History education at Sydney, Macquarie and Western Sydney Universities and has authored/co-authored over a dozen books on History. Above: The Plaka is the pedestrianised dining and shopping district of Athens. I found the tour to be educationally beneficial and provided a wealth of resources and information for me to synthesise and develop for my teaching. Jen was great at engaging and encouraging teachers - 2017 Tour Participant Please note this itinerary is subject to change dependent on local conditions, weather, opening hours, availability of experts, availability of access, etc. Included meals are indicated: breakfast (B) and dinner (D). Above: Our group of teachers on the January 2017 PD tour visiting the Acropolis. Below: The ancient Agora of Athens contains the Odeion of Agrippa. Arrive Athens and make your own way to the hotel. Meet your tour manager and group in the hotel lobby at 5pm for a welcome drink and an orientation walk of the area. Dinner will be included at a local restaurant. Overnight Athens (D) This morning, Dr Lawless will present an introductory talk in the hotel before we embark on a sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide and private coach. We will then visit the Agora; the focal point of community and business life in ancient Athens. Continuing onto the Acropolis that towers over the city, you will view key buildings. This remarkable site encapsulates both the beauty and achievements of ancient Greece. The National Archaeological Museum of Greece has an incomparable collection of Mycenaean and Classical period art and artifacts. Finish the day exploring these finds. Overnight Athens (B) 7
Today we visit the New Acropolis Museum which houses artifacts spanning thousands of years and provides insights into Athenian society. You will have the opportunity to analyse and discuss the archaeological sources on display. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to relax or spend more time immersed in the ancient monuments and culture of Athens. Overnight Athens (B) Travel by private coach to the Corinth Canal and onto our hotel in the seaside town of Nafplio. An orientation walk of the area will precede our visit to the local Archaeological Museum. Dinner is included in a local restaurant. Overnight Nafplio (B, D) Above: Fragments of the Parthenon frieze, depicting the Great Panathenaia procession, are displayed in the New Acropolis Museum. Our private coach takes us to the ancient site of Mycenae: the seat of Agamemnon and the leader of the Greek coalition at Troy. While much ruined, and almost blending back into the rocky hills, the remains of this ancient powerhouse are in a spectacular location and ringed by well-preserved Cyclopean walls. We will also visit the adjacent Archaeological Museum to view a variety of objects unearthed in the vicinity, providing a context to the excavations of the site. We will then continue to the small Mycenaean site of Tiryns. Made famous by Homer for their strength, the walls of Tiryns still impress as does the entrance ramp and gate house. Our final stop will be the impressive 4 th -Century BC theatre of Epidaurus, still in use today for performances. Overnight Nafplio (B) Above: The famous Lion Gate, the main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae. Below: Nafplio has a stunning location on the Argolic Gulf. 8
After a morning lecture, we travel to what remains of the once mighty ancient city of Sparta. There is not much physical evidence to remind us of the ancient political and military power of this city. However, we will visit at the sites of the Agora and Artemis Orthia to discuss the role of this city in ancient Greek events. This evening there will be an included dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Sparta (B, D) Above: The statue of King Leonidas in Sparta. Before departing Sparta, we will tour the small yet fascinating local Archaeological Museum which houses finds from the Mycenean to the Roman period. We will arrive in Olympia in time for lunch before visiting the ancient site and museum. Overnight Olympia (B) Below: Artifacts housed in the Delphi Museum include evidence of warfare. The tour continues to Delphi, located on Mount Parnassus back on the mainland. Here, we will tour the extensive mountainside archaeological complex, the site of the legendary oracle. We will also visit the Archaeological Museum which displays artifacts found among the ruins. Enjoy dinner as a group in a local restaurant this evening. Overnight Delphi (B, D) Below: The tomb of the Athenian hoplites in Marathon. Dr Lawless will deliver a lecture as we travel by coach to Thermopylae. The topography of the land has changed greatly since the monumental battle between the Persians and the Spartans with the narrow coastal passage replaced by a highway. However, you can still get a sense of how events unfolded. You will be able to view the monument to Leonidas and visit the nearby Archaeological Museum. We then continue onto Marathon, the site of the famous battle. We will arrive at Athens Airport in time for an evening flight to the Cretan city of Heraklion. Overnight Heraklion (B) 9
Located a short drive from Heraklion is the remarkable site of the Minoan Palace of Knossos. We will explore the site with a local guide to learn more about the complex, its excavations, its preservation and the Greek myths that originated here. In the afternoon, we will visit the Archaeological Museum in the city centre. We will have the opportunity to view its extensive collection of Minoan antiquities and discuss what they can tell us about life in this ancient civilisation. Overnight Heraklion (B) Above: The Phaistos Disk can be viewed at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Your final day can be spent at leisure in Heraklion, or you may wish to visit some of the nearby towns or beaches. Buses around the island are easy to use and your tour manager can assist in planning your day. Alternatively, we can arrange an optional day tour to continue our investigation into Minoan society. We would travel by private coach to Phaistos (approximately 90 minutes driving time). Here we visit the excavations of another Bronze Age palace, where the Phaistos Disc was discovered. We will have time for lunch and perhaps a swim at the nearby beach town of Matala. Then, we will visit the archaeological site of Agia Triada. At the site, we will be able to see the remains of the Minoan town, Royal Villa and tombs. The cost of this day trip would be approximately $60 per person and subject to the number of interested participants. This evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner together in a local restaurant. Overnight Heraklion (B, D) Below: The optional day trip will include a stop at the beach town of Matala. Below: The hub of Heraklion centres around the Venetian lion fountain with plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy. The group will transfer to the airport for a morning flight back to Athens where the tour will conclude. (B) Utterly satisfied! 2017 PD Tour Participant 10
Above: The views over Athens from the Acropolis. Below: The Minoan site of Knossos, Crete. 11
Above: The lobby of the Hotel Acropolis Select, Athens. Below: There are plenty of al fresco dining options to enjoy. All the hotels selected by Academy Travel offer good facilities, secure locations and free wi-fi (however some may only offer access in the public areas of the building). All rooms are twin-share with private bathrooms. Single rooms may also be available on request for an additional supplement. The hotels will generally be of a 3-4 star quality in central locations, with access to public transport, restaurants and important sites. The hotels will be advised in your tour documentation provided approximately 6 weeks prior to departure. Examples of hotels we use in Greece include: Athens: Hotel Acropolis Select Nafplio: Hotel Victoria Sparta: Lakonia Hotel Breakfast is included each day and is usually a continental buffet provided within the hotel. There are 5 included group dinners in the program. Included dinners are usually a set 3-course group menu at a local restaurant with a soft drink/beer/wine included. The restaurants are selected for their location and atmosphere. Where possible, we will try to incorporate the local specialties into the set menus. Lunches are generally arranged independently. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements on your booking form so we can best accommodate them. Above and below: Take the opportunity to sample the delicious local cuisine. 12
We are travelling in autumn. Expect warm to mild weather throughout the trip, with little chance of rain. Daytime average temperatures are usually around 20 degrees. A suggested packing list will be provided in your travel documents prior to departure. A moderate level of physical fitness will be required in order to participate in the tour and enjoy everything that the itinerary has to offer. Specifically you should be able to do the following: Keep up with the group at all times Walk unassisted for up to three to four hours with only short breaks Walk up and down slopes Negotiate steps and slopes on archaeological sites, which are often uneven and unstable Get on and off coaches/public transport unassisted Move around airports with luggage unassisted (porterage not included) If you are concerned about your ability to meet the requirements of the trip we urge you to contact us for further information and to consult your medical practitioner for an honest assessment. The tour leaders may instruct you to take time out of the tour program if they consider that you will slow the group down or are at risk of injury or illness. Above: Autumn is a lovely time of year to travel to Greece with sunny days expected. Above and below: Our tours involve walking each day, including across archaeological sites and through museums. A wonderful tour in every aspect with the attention to customer needs and providing a brilliant educational and cultural experience that I have come to know as the hallmark of Academy Travel. 2014 PD Tour Participant 13
Whilst we endeavour to deliver the entire program as planned, we may need to alter aspects of the itinerary for various reasons beyond our control. The itinerary may change in the following circumstances: Availability of flights or bookings; Availability of academic experts; Safety or security concerns in certain areas, cities or countries; A change in DFAT travel advisories; or Weather conditions or other unforeseen interruptions. To secure your place on the tour, please complete the following booking form and forward all relevant documents to Academy Travel. We require a copy of the photo page of your passport, even if it will require renewal before the tour. We will also require a $500.00 per person deposit, which is non-refundable. We will then send to you a welcome pack with further details on the tour. Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure. If you would like us to assist with further travel arrangements, please indicate this on the form, or contact us directly to discuss your requirements. NSW Teachers: If you would like to be accredited for the PD hours through NESA, you will need to provide to us your NESA number. This will be automatically accredited to you at the conclusion of the tour. Above: Inside the Tomb of Agamemnon, also referred to as the Treasury of Atreus. Below: The man-made marvel of the Corinth Canal. Below: The ancient stadium of Olympia. For further information, please contact Academy Travel on 9235 0134 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email schools@academytravel.com.au. The academic experts were superb they all made every effort to gauge the needs of the group. Their knowledge and information provided was extensive. Each of them willingly engaged in conversation and questions, and prepared to add interesting details and insights. - 2014 program participant 14
Title Preferred first name Postal address Full Name (as per passport) State Postcode Email Home number School Passport number Date of birth Mobile number Expiry date PROOF OF IDENTITY: Please provide a photocopy of the photo page of your passport to be returned with this form. Next of kin emergency contact Full name Contact number NESA number How did you find out about this tour? Relationship HTANSW membership no. (individual/school) ROOMING PREFERENCE: Please indicate your preferred rooming preference below. I am happy to be shared a room with another teacher (of the same sex) I wish to share with someone I already know (name): I would like to pay a single supplement of $600.00 for my own room DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please indicate below if you have any special dietary requests that need to be catered for during the trip. Appropriate meals will be requested for you based on this information. I DO NOT have any specific dietary requirements OR allergies I HAVE specific requirements which require a separate meal to be prepared for me (tick appropriate box) Lacto-ovo vegetarian Vegan Gluten free Dairy free No seafood Nut allergy Other please specify: MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Please indicate below if you have any serious health issue that may affect your travel insurance coverage, or may need to be considered by the tour manager during the tour. I have NO specific medical condition I HAVE a specific medical condition and have given details below TRAVEL INFORMATION If you would like us to assist with your travel arrangements, please tick the relevant boxes below and we will be in touch with a quote as requested: International flights to meet the group s itinerary International flights that differ to the group s itinerary, please provide details: Comprehensive travel insurance with Suresave Airport transfers Other additional travel arrangements, please provide details: Preferred method of contact: Phone Email You can also contact Academy Travel directly to discuss these arrangements on (02) 9235 0134 or via email schools@academytravel.com.au. 15
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING CONDITIONS DEPOSITS: A deposit of $500 per person is required to confirm your booking on a tour. Final payment of the tour fee, insurance and any additional travel will be due 60 days before departure. CANCELLATION FEES: If you decide to cancel your booking the following charges apply. More than 60 days before departure: $500 60-45 days before tour start: 25% of total amount due 44-15 days before tour start: 75% of total amount due 14 days or less before departure: 100% of total amount due UNUSED PORTIONS OF THE TOUR: We regret that refunds will not be given for any unused portions of the tour, such as meals, entry fees, accommodation, flights or transfers. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Academy Travel requires all participants to obtain comprehensive travel insurance prior to commencing the tour. We can arrange this on your behalf, please contact us for a quote. PASSPORT AND VISA: A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you do not hold an Australian passport you may require a re-entry permit. We will advise you of all passport and visa requirements, but it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet passport and visa requirements before you depart. WILL THE TOUR PRICE CHANGE? If the number of participants in a tour is significantly less than budgeted, or if there is a significant change in exchange rates Academy Travel reserves the right to amend the advertised price. If this occurs you will be given the option of canceling your booking and obtaining a full refund. If an Academy Travel tour is forced to cancel you will get a full refund of all monies paid. WILL THE ITINERARY OR AIRLINE CHANGE? Occasionally circumstances beyond the control of Academy Travel make it necessary to change airline, hotel or to make slight amendments to daily itineraries. We will inform you of any changes as soon as they occur. FINAL PAYMENT: Full and final payment for the tour, airfare travel, insurance and any additional travel you book is due 60 days before departure. Payment may be made by bank deposit, cheque, cash or credit card. Please note there is a surcharge for payments made by credit card. Academy Travel reserves the right to decline the booking or terminate the holiday of any traveller. I accept the conditions on this booking form I have read the information about the physical requirements of the tour in the detailed itinerary and confirm that I/we are able to meet these requirements. Signature DEPOSIT PAYMENT Date Please indicate which method you have chosen to pay your $500 non-refundable deposit: Paid directly by cheque (payable to Academy Travel) Paid to Academy Travel directly by credit card (Please complete details below) Credit card details for deposit Card Number: MasterCard Visa Name on card: Security code: (last 3 digits on the rear of the card in the signature box) Signature: Expiry date Date: Amount CONFIRMING YOUR BOOKING Please send: Completed booking form Copy of passport photo page Via mail: Academy Travel, GPO Box 5057, Sydney, NSW 2001 Via email: schools@academytravel.com.au Via fax: (02) 9235 0123 16