Professor Peter Sarris FHS, Oxon. Reader in late Roman, Medieval and Byzantine History, University of Cambridge
Peter is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies and Director of the Virtual Centre for Late Antiquity
Highlights
Visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Butrint, where Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman remains are set amidst a beautiful lake
Stroll around Gjirokastra’s 600 preserved Ottoman era stone houses, quaint cobbled streets and imposing 4th-century castle
Uncover the remains of the great classical city of Apollonia
Delight in Albania’s monasteries, churches and basilicas, with their lavish mosaics and unique frescoes
Discover the story of Caesar’s Civil War with Pompey, of which many crucial battles which were fought in Illyria, leaving the region littered with atmospheric sites
Date
2-11 June 2021
Price
£2,395 per person
£240 single supplement
More information
On this incredible journey you will join Professor Peter Sarris, and discover Albania’s fascinating culture and world-class archaeology as it emerges from decades of Communist isolation. This unique opportunity includes visits to UNESCO-listed ruins, a 4th century castle, the remains of a classical city, as well as some of Albania’s most beautiful monasteries, churches and basilicas.
