Excursion

EXCURSION JIA 2014

From the organization committee of the JIA 2014, we suggest an excursion, which, inside the framework of the conferences, will allow you to know the archaeological possibilities of Alava. The tour proposes an historical view from the Prehistory to the Middle Ages, where you will have the opportunity to see the rich historical and archaeological heritage of the area. This is our proposal:

10^th May, Saturday

10.10: Departure time, from the bus stop at Alava Street (Behind the Las Nieves building).  (Duration of the trip, 20-25 mins).

10.45: Arrival to the Roman site of Iruña-Veleia.

11.00: Guided tour to the site. (Duration of the tour, 1 hour and a half).

12.30: End of the guided tour and departure to the La Hoya museum. (Duration of the trip, 50-55 mins).

13.30: Arrival to the museum

13.40: Visit to the museum by Armando Llanos, archaeologist and director of the excavations. (Duration of the tour 1 hour).

14.45: End of the visit and lunch time (1 hour).

15:45: Guided tour to “La Barbacana”, by Armando Llanos. (Duration about 40-50 minutes)

16.30: End of the tour and departure to the “Dolmen de la Txabola de la Hechicera” (“Witch’s hut dolmen”).

16.40: Arrival to the dolmen and guided tour by Javier Fernández Eraso, Chair of Prehistory at the Basque Country University. (Duration of the tour about 30 mins).

17. 10: End of the tour and departure to Vitoria (Duration of the trip about 50-55 mins).

18.00: Arrival to Vitoria