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Department of Classics and Ancient History

Departmental field trips abroad

We aim to run a departmental study trip abroad every two years. The most recent trip took place in summer 2026: students visited Greece, with tours to sites including the Acropolis, Delphi and Mycenae. Trips have a limited number of spaces and are partly self-funded by participants.

We are very grateful to overseas institutions and collaborators who have hosted our students for placements in recent years, including the British School at Athens and the Despotiko Excavations.

Photographs from the 2026 study tour to Greece

  • Athenian Agora

    Group photo outside the Temple of Hephaestus
    Greece trip 1

  • The Pnyx

    Guest lecture from Prof. Edward Harris (Emeritus Professor, Durham)
    Greece trip 2

  • Sounion

    Group photo in front of the Temple of Poseidon
    Greece trip 3

Athenian Agora

Group photo outside the Temple of Hephaestus
Greece trip 1

The Pnyx

Guest lecture from Prof. Edward Harris (Emeritus Professor, Durham)
Greece trip 2

Sounion

Group photo in front of the Temple of Poseidon
Greece trip 3
Contact Dr Michael Loy for more information

Photographs from the 2026 study tour to Greece

Palace of Nestor

Guest lecture from Dr Shari Stocker (Cincinnati)
Greece trip 4

Acropolis Museum

Group photo in front of the Parthenon sculpture casts
Greece trip 5

Theatre of Dionysos

Lecture from trip co-leader Dr Erica Bexley
Greece trip 6
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