AGS Publications
Last Updated:
October 27, 2006
The AGS Travel Program
THE 2006 SEASON [January through June]
COMPLETED TOURS
HISTORIC CITIES OF THE SEA
May 3 - May 14, 2006 (12 days)
Sail along the northern coast of the Mediterranean, from Venice, Italy, to Seville, Spain, to many of the most historic cities of the region.
History is alive in these lands bordering the Mediterranean, and every day brings a new marvel: the fabled Alhambra Palace in Granada; the
fantastical architecture of Gaudi’s Barcelona; the wealth of Roman and early Christian artifacts at Arles; the dramatic natural scenery of Bonifacio;
the noble Doric Temple of Hera at Paestum; the polished streets of Renaissance Dubrovnik; and the sprawling, 4th-century Palace of Diocletian in Split.
In Barcelona and Seville, Arles and Amalfi, Bonifacio and Dubrovnik, every corner and piazza preserve a memory of the Greeks or the Carthaginians,
the Crusaders or the Moors, the Caesars or the Venetians. Join us for this stellar springtime voyage aboard the 57-suite Corinthian II while
the first wildflowers are in bloom, the weather is mild, and the crowds of summer tourists have not yet arrived.
AGS Lecturer: William Koelsch, Professor Emeritus in the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University.
ANCIENT LOST CITIES OF LIBYA AND TUNISIA
April 10 - 21, 2006 (12 days)
Experience the wonderful Greco-Roman sites of Crete and Libya while
traveling in comfort aboard the luxurious, 57-suite Corinthian II. Sail
from Athens, Greece to the coast of Libya. Sites include: Cyrene, one of the
great ancient cities of North Africa; the remains of ancient Teucheira and
Ptolemais; the ruins of Leptis Magna, which are among the most
extraordinary ancient sites in the Mediterranean; Sabratha, the ancient city
that started as a Carthaginian trading post, becoming a permanent settlement
in the 4th century B.C., and flourishing in the Roman period; and Tripoli,
Libya's capital, which attracted Phoenician and Greek settlers, followed by
the Romans, who left behind the impressive triumphal arch to Marcus
Aurelius. We will continue our exploration of this ancient Mediterranean
coast with a visit to Tunisia. Discover legendary Carthage, founded in the
9th century B.C. by Phoenicians, whose remains also include Roman monuments.
AGS Lecturer: Christine (Chris) Drake, University Professor of Geography at Old
Dominion University.
WATERWAYS OF HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
April 19 - May 2, 2006 (14 days)
Cruise the famed rivers of the Low Countries aboard a luxury river boat.
Enjoy three days exploring the canals and museums of Amsterdam, followed by
a visit to medieval Bruges, and Antwerp's cathedral and Rubenshuis.
AGS Lecturer: Douglas Sherman, Professor and Head of the Department of Geography at Texas A&M University.
SEVEN SEAS ODYSSEY
April 19 - May 10, 2006 (22 days)
Explore fabled cities of the ancient Seven Seas by private jet. Navigators
of old sailed into the unknown in search of new lands and new markets.
Steeped in myth, romance and adventure, the great civilizations of the
ancient seven seas flourished. People traded and traveled, sharing ideas,
art and language, influencing other cultures around the world and through
the ages. Join our band of modern-day adventurers as we explore the
extraordinary achievements of these legendary civilizations. Enjoy the
special privileges, comfort, safety, and convenience of private jet travel,
which enables us to bypass busy airports, avoid layovers, and arrive
refreshed and ready to explore.
AGS Lecturer: David Keeling, Professor and Head of the Department of Geography
and Geology at Western Kentucky University.
INCREDIBLE IBERIA: PORTUGAL AND SPAIN IN SPRING
April 20 - May 1, 2006 (12 days)
We are pleased to invite you to sail the Iberian coast's ancient trade
routes aboard the legendary Sea Cloud, the world's most elegant sailing
vessel. Begin in Lisbon, a cultural and architectural mélange, and enjoy a
visit to the enchanting palaces and gardens of Sintra, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and summer home of the Portuguese royal family for centuries.
During a six-night cruise along Portugal's spectacular Algarve coast aboard
the Sea Cloud, visit the imposing Rock of Gibraltar and the legendary places
of southern Spain: Ronda, one of Spain's loveliest whitewashed villages,
renowned for its incredible architecture and beautiful 18th-century
bullring; Granada, where Muslim architecture reached for the stars; Jerez de
la Frontera, acclaimed for fino, manzanilla, oloroso, and amontillado sherry
and the purebred Carthusian horse; and Seville, where the festivities and
fireworks of the city's famed Spring Fair cap our adventure with a flourish.
AGS Lecturer: Rob Kent, Chair and Professor in the Department of Geography and
Planning at the University of Akron.
TREASURES OF BRAZIL
February 28 - March 13, 2006 (14 days)
While North America still awaits the end of a long winter, we invite you to
escape to an early summer aboard the luxurious, 57-suite Corinthian II. Our
tropical voyage to discover the heart and soul of historic Brazil will
encounter three UNESCO World Heritage sites and two magnificent nature
preserves, plus numerous other spectacular sights and cultural experiences,
along our route from Salvador de Bahia to Belém, the gateway city to the
Lower Amazon. Enjoying the fantastic weather that has made Brazil's beaches
the envy of the world, cruise first to Recife and visit Olinda, one of the
best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil. Amid majestic 17th century
streets, explore the city's vibrant artistic culture and streets filled with
music. Admire magnificent views of Natal from the great Fortress of the Reis
Magos, and delight in the charming 17th century Dutch-influenced city of
Fortaleza. Spend a day each in Caju Island and Lencois Maranhenses National
Park, two pristine natural environments filled with bird life, and then
close out this adventure with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
São Luis. In addition, you may choose conclude this exploration of Brazilian
culture with one of two extraordinary post-voyage extension options: a
three-night stay in the Amazon Ecopark Lodge for an intimate look at the
world's greatest rain forest, or two nights at the Hotel Caesar Park in Rio
de Janeiro, the Cidade Maravilhosa ("Marvelous City"), situated on the
world-famous Ipanema Beach.
AGS Lecturer: Brian Godfrey, Professor of Geography at
Vassar College.
VOYAGE TO ANTARCTICA
January 21 - February 3, 2006 (14 days)
Travel to Antarctica on a voyage exploring the wildlife and history of the mysterious "White Continent" during the mild and beautiful austral summer, when the days are long and relatively mild, when seabirds are courting, penguin chicks are hatching, and massive icebergs thaw into beautiful sculptures of brilliant form and color. Each day presents a new discovery, whether while cruising through ice-filled channels, walking among crowded penguin rookeries, or witnessing minke, humpback and orca whales cavorting in the sparkling waters. This extraordinary voyage combines unparalleled natural wonders with an unparalleled level of comfort. Travel aboard the luxury, 57-suite Corinthian II, which is equipped with a fleet of sturdy, maneuverable
Zodiac landing craft to whisk us among ice floes to deserted beaches where we come face-to-face with penguins, seals, petrels, and albatross.
AGS Lecturer: Robert Dodson, geographer and Antarctic explorer and historian.
NATURAL WONDERS AROUND THE WORLD: An Exploration of the World's Mysteries by
Private Jet
January 22 - February 13, 2006 (23 days)
Circle the globe aboard a private jet on a 23-day odyssey to some of the
world's most exotic, remote places. Join distinguished scholars and
scientists, as we marvel at some of the 50,000 plant species harbored in the
Amazon rainforest and follow in Charles Darwin's footsteps in the Galápagos
Islands. See the planet's last arboreal great apes in Borneo. Spy exotic
lemurs in Madagascar, and encounter great herds of wildebeests and zebras on
Tanzania's Serengeti Plain. Discover the richness of undersea life on
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and learn about the remarkable navigational
skills of early Polynesians in Samoa. Examine remote Easter Island's huge
carved moai, and experience age-old tribal cultures in isolated areas of
Papua New Guinea. Enjoy the special privileges, comfort, safety, and
convenience of private jet travel, which enables us to bypass busy airports,
avoid layovers, and arrive refreshed and ready to explore.
AGS Lecturer: George Lovell, Professor of Geography at Queen's University, Ontario.
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