Chautauqua 2025 Travel Course - Ancient Wales
Megalithic Archaeology of Wales, Avebury, and Stonehenge
A journey through the megaliths of ancient Wales. This one-week travel program includes nineteen archaeological sites,
five museums, and three evening lectures. Overnights in Liverpool, Holy Head, Caernarfon, Swansea, Salisbury, and London.
For people with an interest in...
History, architecture, archaeology, anthropology, archaeoastronomy, sociology, and other related science and social sciences fields.
Prerequisites
While not required, participants are encouraged to have at least some knowledge of the history of ancient Neolithic Europe. Dr. Ed Barnhart can recommend readings for those interested in learning more before the trip. Day trips will involve walking in cold and windy weather. Yes, even in July. While it will not be physically challenging, participants in weak physical condition are encouraged to build strength and stamina before the trip.
Costs
$3900 per person (two people sharing a hotel room)$4400 per person for your own single hotel room
$500 deposit due upon registration
50% balance due 90 days before the course (April 21)
Final balance due 30 days before the course (June 21)
Flights
Participants are responsible for arranging their own flight reservations to and from London, and from there to Liverpool to meet the tour group. Since participants come from all over the country, recommending a single flight is impossible. As of Dec 2024, round trip flights from Denver to London are running $975 on average from multiple airlines. Of course, the airline industry is dependent on the market and fees are subject to change. Hopefully down!Hotels During the Program (these or similar)
Liverpool - Doubletree by Hilton LiverpoolHoly Head - Premier Inn
Caernarfon - Premier Inn
Swansea - Premier Inn
Salisbury - The Stones Hotel
London - Grange Beauchamp Hotel
Included
Lodging, private ground transportation, all entry fees, local professional guides in certain restricted locations and evening lectures. Digital copies of the presentations given during the course will be provided to each participant.Not Included
Airfare to/from London, airport transfers to and from the airport, transport to Liverpool, lunches and dinners, and gratuities.United Kingdom Visas
There are no special requirements for a tourist visa to the UK for US citizens, simply a US passport to show at immigration. Any entry fees should have been part of your airline ticket price.Its always a good idea to make sure your passport has at least six months left before expiration and one fully blank page free of stamps.
How to register for the course
To secure a place in the course, a $500 deposit to Ancient Explorations is required. The course is limited to 20 participants. Balance payments will be due in two installements - 50% due at 90 days before the course on April 21 and the remaining 50% due at 30 days before the course on June 21.
Here is the registration form.
Pay by check
Please send your deposit by check made out to Ancient Explorations to:Ancient Explorations
1630 30th St
Suite A520
Boulder, CO 80301
Pay with a credit card
Course Itinerary
July 21-29, 2025
