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"For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go.
I travel for travel's sake.  The great affair is to move."
– Robert Louis Stevenson

Summer 2008

Art history tour to France
June 22-July 5, 2008

Join art historian Dr. Dianne Goode for a two-week tour to France.  Enjoy the first week in Paris, with deluxe accommodations on the historic Left Bank, and the second week in Nice, at a luxurious seaside hotel.  The tour explores modern French painting and the significant contributions of Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and the Nonobjective.  

This tour is offered for credit or noncredit through the MLS Program at SMU.  If you are a current MLS student and would like to receive 3 credits for the course, you may go to Access.SMU.edu and register for FNAR 6323 Modern Painting in France starting on Monday, April 7, 2008.  If you are not a current student in the MLS Program you may audit the course for $567.00.  These fees are in addition to the cost of the trip and airfare.

Day 1-Sun/June 22-Paris.  Welcome dinner at traditional brasserie.
Day 2-Mon/June 23-Paris.  Full day visit to the Louvre.
Day 3-Tues/June 24-Paris.  Full day tour:  Musée Rodin, Musée d'Orsay.
Day 4-Wed/June 25-Paris.  Full day tour:  Musée Marmottan and Pompidou Centre.
Day 5-Thurs/June 26-Paris/Giverny.  Full day tour:  Musée Picasso in the morning.  Afternoon excursion to Monet's estate at Giverny.
Day 6-Fri/June 27-Paris.  Full day tour of Paris to include Notre-Dame, Ste.-Chapelle, Musée de l'Orangerie, Montmartre.  Dinner at historic bistro.
Day 7-Sat/June 28-Paris.  Full day at leisure.
Day 8-Sun/June 29-Paris/Nice.  Transfer from hotel to Paris Railway Statioin.  First-class TGV train travel to Nice.  Transfer from Nice Railway Station to hotel.  Dinner at local cuisine restaurant.
Day 9-Mon/June 30-Cagnes-Sur-Mer/Haut de Cagnes/Biot/Vallauris.  Full day tour to include Musée Renoir (Les Collettes), Musée Leger, Biot glassworks, Musée Picasso.
Day 10-Tues/July 1-Grasse/Antibes.  Full day tour to include parfumerie and Musée PIcasso (Château Grimaldi).
Day 11-Wed/July 2-Vence/St. Paul-de-Vence.  Full day tour to include Matisse's Chapelle du Rosaire and the Foundation Maeght.
Day 12-Thurs/July 3-Aix-en-Provence.  Full day tour to include Atelier Cézanne.  Dinner party overlooking the Mediterranean at sunset.
Day 13-Fri/July 4-Nice/Cimiez.  Morning visit to Musée Chagall and Musée Matisse.  Afternoon at leisure.
Day 14-Sat/July 5-Nice.  Tour concludes.  Check out of hotel. 

The cost of the tour includes all ground transportation; 4-star accommodations for 7 nights in Paris and 6 nights in Nice; breakfast daily and 4 dinners.

Prior to departure, Dr. Goode will hold an orientation meeting on the SMU campus and present an introductory lecture.

Cost:  Land only:  $5,585 per person based on double occupancy (for ocean view in Nice, add $240 pp per double room.  Single supplement:  $1,500.00 (for ocean view in Nice, add $480).  NOTE:  Tour itinerary, prices, conditions, regulations, and SMU tuition/audit fees are those in effect as of July 2007, and may be subject to change.  Quotation is based on rate of exchange as of July 2007, and is therefore subject to revision and currency fluctuation.  Quotation is based on a minimum of 20 participants.

Reservations:  Early reservations are advised; the tour is limited to 20 participants. 

Please contact Dr. Dianne Goode at dgoode@smu.edu for more details.

Other examples of "completed" travel programs can be found at the bottom of this list and are included for reference purposes only, all study-afar programs are listed/described in chronological order, from the soonest to occur to furthest in the future.  The following bookmark links should help you navigate quickly to the different travel opportunities: 

Santiago,   March 2007
Egypt,   December 2006
Tuscany Archaeology,   June 2006

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SPRING 2007

INCLUDED FEATURES

· Round Trip Air from Dallas, inclusive of air taxes
· Land Package as described in brochures, with included entrances in UPPER CASE
· Private Motor coach and guide
· TGV Tickets to Toulouse

MEALS

Buffet breakfasts daily (BB); Dinner daily (D) 5 box lunches
Please note:  If Travel Protection Plus is desired, a refundable deposit of $339 is required.  ($200 deposit, plus the insurance premium of $139).  Additional details on Travel Protection Plus is available upon request.

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WINTER 2006-07

Excursion to Eternal Egypt

Dates: December 30, 2006 - January 12, 2007
Instructor:  Dr. Karl Kilinski II
Cost: $6195

The monuments of ancient Egypt stand today like sentinels along the Nile, testifying to quests for immortality by pharaohs of a bygone era. The majestic art of Egypt brings to mind the miraculous preservation of a highly sophisticated culture that began over 5000 years ago. A journey through this exotic country is a spectacular venture into the past, where time has had little effect on changing the face of an old and distinguished land. Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs. Stand in the shadow of the Great Pyramid. Enter Egyptian temples & tombs with figures glistening bright with colors as if they were painted yesterday instead of thirty-three centuries ago. Cruise down the Nile on a luxury ship as if you were a royal pilgrim venturing to a sacred shrine of the past, and ride a camel on the open desert like Lawrence of Arabia. These experiences and much more await you on Excursion to Eternal Egypt 2007 during the ideally suited winter season.

Excursion to Eternal Egypt 2007 is designed and organized by Mediterranean Tours and Travel and offered in conjunction with the SMU MLS Program and the Kimbell Art Museum on the occassion of its major exhibition, Hatshepsut: from Queen to Pharaoh. The tour will be led by Dr. Karl Kilinski II, Professor of Ancient Art History and Archaeology at Southern Methodist University. Dr Kilinski is a trained archaeologist researching and teaching in the field of ancient art and has been taking people to Egypt on educational tours for over twenty years. Dr. Kilinski will offer an MLS class at SMU specifically on Egyptian art in conjunction with the Kimbell exhibition on Wednesday evenings this coming Fall 2006.

Itinerary

Sat 12/30   Afternoon departure from D/FW (other US cities optional) for Cairo. Enjoy cocktails, movies, and meals over the Atlantic. (D, B)

Sun 12/31   Morning arrival in Europe and transfer to your flight to Cairo, arriving late afternoon; transfer to the deluxe Mena House Oberoi Hotel at Giza with pyramid-view rooms; dinner & overnight at the Mena House Oberoi, Giza. News Year Eve celebrations at the Mena House Ballroom. (B, D)

Mon 1/1   Morning visit to the Giza pyramids, Great Sphinx, Solar Boat, and Old Kingdom monuments; after lunch stop at the Karnak Bazaar Gallery for a full array of high quality Egyptian jewelry and furnishings. Dinner & overnight at the Mena House Oberoi. (B, D)

Tue 1/2   Visit Saqqara and explore the Old Kingdom funerary complex of King Zoser with its Step Pyramid. After lunch  visit an Egyptian carpet factory to see the actual production, then return to Giza to visit the Papyrus Institute. Dinner & overnight at the Mena House. (B, D)

Wed 1/3   Morning flight to Aswan and transfer to the Oberoi Hotel on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile. After lunch explore the vibrant and exotic Aswan markets with a stop in the spice & herb shops. Dinner and overnight at the Aswan Oberoi. (B, D)

Thr 1/4   Half-day trip to Abu Simbel by air to visit the magnificent Temples of Ramses the Great on Lake Nasser. Return to the Aswan Oberoi Hotel for a late lunch and leisure time by the pool or having a Turkish massage. Dinner & overnight at the Aswan Oberoi Hotel. (B, D)

Fri 1/5   Transfer to the deluxe cruise ship M/S TI-YI in time for lunch on board. On board ship you can spend time in the salon, gym, pool, gift shop, lounges, or business centre.  Afternoon visits to the colossal, unfinished obelisk in Aswan quarries, the Aswan High Dam, and a boat ride to Philae Island to see the Temple of Isis. Conclude the day with a sunset sail around Elephantine Island on board an Egyptian fellucca. Dinner and overnight on board ship. (B, L, D) 

Sat 1/6   Morning at leisure on board or in town before lunch-time sailing for Kom Ombo. Upon arrival visit the Temple to Horus and Sobek where mummified crocodiles are on display. After tea on deck sail for Edfu with dinner and overnight on board ship. (B, L, D)

Sun 1/7   Early morning visit by horse-drawn carriage to the great Temple of Horus at Edfu. Return to the ship for sailing to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Enjoy lunch on the sun deck as the timeless riverscape roles slowly past.  “Dress up” night for the Oriental Galabaya Party on board and come as the goddess Isis, Pharaoh of Egypt, Belly-dancer, or Sheik of the Desert (and bring your cameras!). Dinner & overnight on board at Luxor.  (B, L, D)

Mon 1/8   Morning visit to West Thebes to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple at Deir el Bahri, and the colossal statues of Amenhotep III; transfer to the Sheraton Luxor hotel with Nile-view rooms and enjoy a late lunch around the pool by the river. There is still time to shop at the Bazaar and visit the Luxor Museum before dinner & overnight at the Sheraton.  (B, D)

Tue 1/9   Optional day trip by coach to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendarah and the spectacularly preserved painted relief figures in the Temple of Osiris built by Seti I at Abydos.  Otherwise, enjoy leisure time in Luxor and at the Sheraton Hotel. Dinner & overnight at the Sheraton Luxor Hotel. (B, D)

Wed 1/10   Morning flight to Cairo with transfer to the Heliopolis Sheraton Hotel. After lunch visit Old Cairo and the Alabaster Mosque. Dinner & overnight at the Sheraton Heliopolis. (B)

Thr 1/11   Full morning at the famous Cairo Museum. After lunch in an Egyptian restaurant relax at the Sheraton Heliopolis pool, shops, salons, health club or business center. Dinner & overnight at the Sheraton. (B)

Fri 1/12   Early morning flight from Cairo with arrival in your US origination city by mid afternoon that day. (B, L)

Coverage       International airfare between the USA and Cairo (fares may vary for certain US cities)

·       Five star deluxe hotels and cruise ship in Egypt

·       Full board on cruise ship, half board elsewhere in Egypt except Cairo: breakfast only

·       Air, land, and river transportation in Egypt

·       Luggage portage throughout Egypt

·       Museum and archaeological site entrance fees for group scheduled visits

·       Daily lectures on sites and often at day’s end over drinks

International flight upgrades:  Upgrades to Business Class for all international flights are available.

Inquiries       

Dr. Karl Kilinski II  (e-mail: kilinski@smu.edu)
Mediterranean Tours & Travel, (www.medi-tours.com)
P.O. Box 9034, Fort Worth, TX 76147
Tel: 817-569-1234        
Fax: 817-569-1233

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SUMMER 2006

Conservation and Preservation: An Introduction to the Cultural and Archaeological Heritage of Tuscany (FNAR 6342: 3 credits)

Dates:  June 17-30, 2006
Instructor: Dr. Greg Warden

Learn about art, conservation, archaeology, and cultural history in one of the most beautiful regions of Tuscany. Spend two weeks with archaeologists, art historians, conservators, and other professionals at an ongoing archaeological research project in Italy, the largest of its kind in the Mediterranean. For a wonderful pictorial tour of some previous MLS visits to this dig, visit: http://www.smu.edu/poggio/mlaprogram.html.  Under the guidance of professionals who are actively engaged in the process of discovery, participants learn about:

·         The archaeological process

·         The conservation and preservation of art and artifacts

·         Etruscan archaeology and culture

·         The cultural heritage of Tuscany

·         How artifacts are displayed in museums

·         And, of course, a bit about Italian cooking, wines, food and life!

Project History

The Mugello Valley Archaeological Project began in 1995 and is sponsored by three American universities, including SMU, and combines traditional monumental archaeology with a holistic view of cultural reconstruction. The Mugello is a broad basin at the foothills of the Apennines, about twenty miles north-east of Florence, one of the most beautiful areas of Italy and an area rich in history and art. Excavation has focused on Poggio Colla, an Etruscan settlement and sanctuary that spans most of Etruscan history, from the 7^th to the 2^nd century BC when the site was destroyed by the Romans. Over the last eleven years we have discovered countless ceramics, bronzes, vessels, votive figures, gold jewelry, and bronze and silver Roman coins. This class will show you what happens to those artifacts and works of art after excavation, the process of conservation and study in the laboratory, and issues of display as we prepare for the installation of these finds in a new museum in the nearby town of Dicomano. You will also learn from professionals in the area about other major conservation projects, many of them of later date, in the region, and you will visit a completed project, the beautiful church with baptismal font in Panzano in Chianti.

Trip Objectives

The goal of this course is to introduce you to the rich array of the Italian cultural heritage and to demonstrate to you the specific cultural strategies that are being implemented by arts professionals. You will begin in Rome with Dr. Gregory Warden who will introduce you to the Etruscan and Roman heritage of Italy by visiting some of the world’s foremost archaeological collections. You will then visit the picturesque Umbrian hill town of Orvieto, literally a living museum with art and architecture that spans almost three millenia. You will then proceed to the Mugello where you will study with other arts professionals, conservators, and archaeologists and visit points of interest such as Bologna, Florence, and Panzano in Chianti.

Housing

In Rome you will stay in a four-star hotel. In the Mugello, you will be housed in the beautiful Podere della Vigna (picture at right), an old converted farm building that is now a modern guest house with comfortable bedrooms, large bathrooms, and an outdoor dining area offering breath-taking views of the valley below. Our laboratory facility is located at Guardia, another old converted farm building just a short ten minute walk from the Podere della Vigna. Beppina and Bruno Parigi, the caretakers of the Podere della Vigna and two of the best cooks in the valley will prepare many of the evening meals. All accommodations are double occupancy unless other arrangements are made. 

Faculty

The course is taught by Dr. Gregory Warden, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Meadows School of the Arts at SMU and Professor of Art History. Dr. Warden, who has taught at SMU since 1982, is Principal Investigator and co-Director of the MVAP. His work has been featured in  the New York Times, International Herald Tribune, and the Discovery Channel. He has lectured internationally and is one of the foremost experts on Etruscan and Roman Italy. Lecturers will include Dr. Cecilia Santinelli of the Centro Europeo del Restauro and Prof. Andrea Papi, a professional conservator who teaches at the Palazzo Spinelli per l’Arte e il Restauro in Florence and also works with the governments of various developing countries to train professionals to conserve and protect their historic and prehistoric heritage. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the archaeological staff of the MVAP, including the Head Conservator and his conservation team.

Class Overview

TBA:  Two introductory meetings in Dallas before departure.

Sat. June 17: Group assemble in Rome. Meet at hotel at 7:30 PM and proceed to restaurant for group dinner. Discuss program goals and enjoy some good Roman cooking.

Sun. June 18: Visit the Villa Giulia and Capitoline museums in Rome with Dr. Warden.

Mon. June 19: Drive to Orvieto, visit the archaeological museum, cathedral, and historical center with Dr. Warden. Lunch in Orvieto. Continue on to Vicchio and Podere della Vigna.

Tue. June 20: Morning lecture by Dr. Warden on the Etruscans. Afternoon visit to the nearby Etruscan site of Frascole and the new museum in Dicomano.

Wed. June 21: Conservation lectures at Luco di Mugello. Lunch in Borgo San Lorenzo, afternoon lecture, and cooking class at Vigna.

Thu. June 22: Morning in Florence with Dr. Warden to visit the archaeological museum.  Lunch on your own and free afternoon in Florence.

Fri. June 23: Morning lecture on artifact conservation at Luco di Mugello. Lunch at the Casa del Prosciutto in Ponte a Vicchio. Afternoon lecture and discussion with Dr. Warden. Dinner will be preceded by an olive-oil tasting and discussion.

Sat. June 24 & Sun. June 25: On your own to travel according to plans made in May.  The staff will drive you to the train station on Saturday morning and meet you at the train station in Vicchio on Sunday evening. Dinner at the Nuovo Oblo Pizzeria.

Mon. June 26: Morning lecture by Dr. Warden on the Etruscans. Afternoon lecture on Poggio Colla with a visit to the site in the late afternoon.

Tue. June 27: Visit the newly restored Pieve and baptismal font at Panzano in Chianti with the Dr. Santinelli. Afternoon lecture on conservation at Luco and a traditional Tuscan country meal.

Wed. June 28: Morning trip to Marzabotto and the Archaeological Museum in Bologna.  Lunch on your own and free time for shopping in Bologna. Dinner at Vigna.

Thu. June 29: Final lectures on conservation at Luco. Optional afternoon on your own in Florence. The evening meal at Vigna will be preceded by a tasting and discussion of Italian wines.

Fri. June 30.  Final lecture on ancient Italy by Dr. Warden, and discussion of the material covered in the program. After lunch, free time and departure.

Program Fee

The total cost of the trip, as outlined in the itinerary, is $2975 and includes two nights accommodation in Rome (double occupancy) on the nights of June 17 and 18. Dinner in Rome on June 17. Admission to museums the Villa Giulia and Capitoline Museums in Rome, museums in Orvieto, the Archaeological Museum in Florence, and the Archaeological Museum in Bologna. Transportation from Rome to Vicchio on June 19. Room in Vicchio (double occupancy) from June 19 until the morning of June 30. Transportation to sites in the Mugello, Florence, Panzano in Chanti, and Bologna. Continental breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, except lunches on June 22 and 28; dinners all nights except June 18, 23, and 24. Cooking classes, wine tasting, and olive-oil tasting, as scheduled.

The program fee does not include MLS tuition or audit fee, textbooks, meals other than those listed above, transportation to and within Rome on June 17, and transportation from Vicchio on June 30, travel insurance (recommended), and travel health insurance (required).

If you decide to arrive in Rome earlier than the 17^th of June, we will work with you to arrange accommodations.

Single-occupancy accommodations may be available in Rome and Vicchio at an additional charge of $500.

Air transportation to and from Italy, plus train transportation from Vicchio, are your responsibility. If you plan to take the trip for 3 hours of MLA credit, you must register at the MLS office and pay the standard tuition.

After completing the enclosed application, Dr. Warden will contact you regarding your status. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance into program. The deposit will reserve your place in the program and will be used to arrange for housing and transportation.

Payment of the remaining sum is due no later than May 22, 2006. No refunds can be given after June 2, 2006. Payments should be made by check payable to the Etruscan Excavation Fund.

Please mail or deliver the check to:                    

Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts
C/o Dr. Greg Warden
PO Box 750356
Dallas, TX 75275-0356