At some point in the past month or so I appear to have been attached to National Geographic's mailing list for assorted things ... the latest bit of mail (on assorted 'adventure' tours) had something which might be of interest (inter alia):
It's only a week and rather pricey for that ... not sure how much 'Exploring' you'd actually do, but it looks fun.
Exploring Ancient Shipwrecks of the Aegean with Dr. Bob Ballard
September 8–14, 2009
Join National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Robert Ballard and his team of archaeologists, oceanographers, and engineers as they search for ancient shipwrecks off the coast of Bodrum, Turkey. From our base at an exclusive hotel near Bodrum, set out with Dr. Ballard and his team to explore the depths of the Aegean Sea with advanced undersea equipment. Aboard the exploration vessel Nautilus, observe the recovery of artifacts from the sea floor and learn about artifact conservation. Visit the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Click here to see a detailed itinerary.
Expedition Cost: $11,950 per person, double occupancy.
Robert Ballard
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Robert Ballard has spent the last 20 years tracking the lost chapters of human history, beginning with his discovery of the Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck. A true modern-day explorer, Dr. Ballard pioneered the development of deep-diving manned submersibles and remotely operated vehicles and received National Geographic’s prestigious Hubbard Medal, whose previous recipients include Robert Peary, Ernest Shackleton, and Neil Armstrong. He is President of the Institute for Exploration and the Director of the Institute for Archaeological Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island.
It's only a week and rather pricey for that ... not sure how much 'Exploring' you'd actually do, but it looks fun.