Dates and Costs Information

Tiermes Program Dates:

SUMMER EXCAVATION PUT ON HOLD FOR THE MOMENT. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE SPRING FOR UPDATES OR EMAIL US TO BE ADDED TO A TIERMES MAILING LIST.

Program Costs (2007):

Total cost: $2,080 per session
UK: £1,110 per session
Euro zone: €1,615 per session

Fees Include:

- Full Room and Board for the duration of the program
- Medical Insurance
- Additional Activities and Excursions
- Conferences
- Transportation to and from airport on first and last days
- Application fee
- Administrative costs

Fees DO NOT include airfare

Schedule of payment:

To reserve a space, you must pay a $250 application fee*

The remainder of the program cost will be due 45 days before the start of the program. If you apply to two ArchaeoSpain programs, the application fee for the second one will be waived. Application fees will be refunded if the applicant is not selected.

*Application fees for British and euro zone participants are £135 and €200, respectively. We will provide these participants with a bank account number to deposit or transfer payments.

Application Deadline:

Rolling application. We accept applications until all spaces are filled.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

- More than 90 days before the program: All payments 100% refundable, including application fee.
- Between 45 and 90 days before the program: Application fee non-refundable. The balance is refundable.
- Less than 45 days prior to start of program: All payments are non-refundable unless your application is rejected by the program director.

Travel Arrangements:

You should begin making travel plans as soon as your place in the group is reserved, and you should complete them upon being notified of your selection. We strongly recommend that participants purchase travel insurance to cover all needs including medical, accident, baggage loss, delays and personal liability. ArchaeoSpain is not a travel provider nor is a registered travel agent. Your travel arrangements to and from Spain are subject to the terms and conditions of your travel agency. In the rare event that the program is cancelled, ArchaeoSpain will refund volunteer costs, but is not responsible for non-refundable airline or other tickets or payments or any similar penalties that may be incurred. It is your responsibility to protect yourself against airline and travel agency cancellation fees.

Medical Insurance:

All participants at Tiermes are covered with an insurance packet that provides medical and surgical treatment and prescription drugs in case of accident or sudden illness. This insurance also provides some compensation for baggage loss or theft. With your program packet we will send you more details regarding this coverage, but you may contact our staff for more information.

Right of refusal:

ArchaeoSpain reserves the right to refuse an applicant's selection. This is a rare occurrence and is most likely due to a person's inability to meet health requirements or in the interest of group compatibility. Once in the field, the Tiermes director and ArchaeoSpain reserve the right to send a volunteer away from the program should that person's behavior compromise the safety, research objectives and general performance of the group, or violate Spanish laws, regulations or customs.

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