Athens and the Islands

Produced by Sarah Bourgeois McDaniel College SLM 507

Itinerary

Day 1 Overnight flight to Greece

Day 2-3 Athens

Day 4 Delphi

Day 5-8 Island Cruise

Day 9 Cape Sounion

Day 10-13

Greek Mainland

Athens• Arrive in Athens, Cradle of

Democracy. On our EF walking tour, stroll past the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, where visiting heads of state are formally welcomed to Greece's capital. On Day 3, become acquainted with the antiquities of Athens on your guided tour. Visit key historical sites at the Acropolis, including the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike.

Delphi• Journey through vineyards

and orchards to Delphi, home of the mystical oracle. Zeus believed this site to be the center of the world after he set two eagles free at opposite ends of the earth and they met at Delphi. See the Temple of Apollo, where elected priests would interpret the oracle’s cryptic prophecies to waiting supplicants. Visit the Delphi Museum to view artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.

Island Cruise• Board your ship in Athens for a 4-

day cruise of Greece's islands. First stop is Mykonos, a haven for pirates in centuries past. On Day 6, visit the Turkish village of Kusadasi. Then sail on to Patmos, one of the 12 Dodecanese Islands off the western coast of Turkey. Dock at Rhodes, home to three major archaeological sites, on Day 7. On Day 8, visit Heraklion, fabled birthplace of Zeus, on the island of Crete. Crete was also the setting for the legend of Perseus, the Minotaur, and the labyrinth. Last stop is Santorini, an island of unique volcanic landscapes. In between ports of call, you'll enjoy recreation and relaxation aboard ship.

Mykonos

Kusadasi

Cape Sounion

• Disembark back in Athens and join an excursion to Cape Sounion. View the Temple of Poseidon, which Pericles built in 440 B.C. Returning to Athens, you might opt to attend our festive Greek Evening at a local taverna. Enjoy traditional Greek dishes and dancing to the music of the stringed bouzouki.

Greek Mainland

• Extension Fly home on Day 10, or extend your Greek adventure three days. Explore Epidaurus, Mycenae, Pilos and Olympia.

FAQs

1. What is included in the fee?

2. How much spending money should we give?

Figure spending money (think about the exchange rate) and lunch/snack money for each day.

Favorite Photos of Last Year’s Trip

EF Site Photos for Greece

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2006 <http://www.eftours.com/Student/>.

• Karaca, Hamit. "Kusadasi Guide Homepage." Kusadasi Guide. 2003. 30 Sep 2006 <http://www.kusadasi-guide.com/assets/photos/kusadasi1.jpg >.

• "The Miracle of Antique Greece ." US Ask. 30 Sep 2006 <http://www.usask.ca/geology/classes/geol109and122/109_122_A/AncientGreece.htm>.

• "Greek Mythology." Tragedy's Workshop. 2005. 30 Sep 2006 <http://greek-myth.com/Pale_Horse/mycenae.htm>.