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Traditional Cretan products from Greek Mother Nature to form a balanced nutritional model that can ensure a better quality of life and physical health. Products with unique quality and unsurpassable nutritional value, such as the olive and extra virgin oil, dairy products, honey, raki, fish, juices, water, wines, and many more. These have blended together and created a noble cuisine rich in nutritional ingredients, which can satisfy the high gustatory and nutritional needs of modern man.

	Day 1: Heraklion (Crete)	Arrival in Heraklion. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight.
	Day 2: Heraklion – Thrapsano – Peza	Breakfast. Departure to visit Knossos and Heraklion museum in the morning. Afternoon visit  toThrapsano village where we will visit a traditional place where they make the famous Thrapsano pottery. We will meet people who will explain to us how they can make so big pottery  in the ancient way. We will depart towards village Peza  – visit Peza  cooperative Agricole production olive and wine Return to the hotel  & dinner in a restaurant near by the hotel. Overnight.
	Day 3: Heraklion – Chania	Breakfast. Departure to visit the Mediterranean institute at Chania (MAICH) – visit the institute and discuss the cultivations in Crete and the works they do in the institute.  We will also discuss the irrigation system for the cultivations in Crete. Then we will visit the agora (market) in Chania where we will find all the typical Cretan products. Visit to a a small fishing port in Chania as well before going back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Chania.
	Day 4: Chania – Elafonisssi	Breakfast. Departure to Elafonissi and visit the glass houses with the tomatoes grown via irrigation system. We will also visit  potatoes cultivation or vegetable cultivation; one of the two available a t the time of visit. Free time for Swimming at the beach. On the way to the hotel visit the famous monastery Panagia Xrysoskalitissa. Dinner in a restaurant in the old city in Chania or by the port. Overnight in Chania.
	Day 5: Chania	Breakfast. Departure for jeep safari at the mountains where we will visit a wine factory and we will talk about the Cretan wines Then we will visit a goat cheese production and we will taste the famous Graviera cheese. Later we will visit a goat farm and speak about goat farming in Crete Lunch today is included in the package and we will have lunch in a shepherds restaurant to taste the Cretan cheese and meat. We will return to the hotel, dinner & overnight.
	Day 6: Rethymnon – Heraklion	Breakfast. We will depart to visit Rethymnon where we will alsovisit lake Kournas in Georgioupoli which is a natural lake. Then  we will visit  also some orange groves and other fruit cultivation and later we will depart towards Heraklion. & overnight in Heraklion.
	Day 7: Heraklion	Breakfast. Departure to visit Archanes village where we will visit a traditinal olive oil press and we will have olive oil and olives tasting. Then we will visit a winery, where we will taste some of the vines in the area. Later we will visit one of the most well known chefs in Crete who also has a chef school,  and he will tell us all about the Cretan and Mediterranean dietary regimen. Then we will visit Karterakis botanic shop where we can taste the famous Karteraki tea ,a product currently exported to the U.S.A. and all iver the world. We will speak about the Cretan botans which are very famous. Return to the hotel, dinner & overnight.
	Day 8: Heraklion – Lasithi – Heraklion	Breakfast. Visit the agricultural cooperative of Kritza in Lasithi. Then we visit the Psychro Cave. Departure towards the airport .

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	Day 1: Athens	Arrival in Athens. Transfer to the hotel.  Check-in. Welcome cocktail. Overnight.
	Day 2: Athens	Breakfast. Athens City tour visiting the Acropolis, The Partenon, the new Acropolis Museum among others. Visit the posh area of Kolonaki in central Athens. Walk  towars the Lycabettus Funicular for a visit of Mt. Lycabettus. Overnight.
	Day 3: Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplion – Tolo	Breakfast. Excursion to the beautiful land of Argolida.  We will cross the Corinth canal. Visit a factory of virgin olive oil. Visit Mycenae, the Mycenean Acropolis & its LionGate. We will continue our tour towards Epidaurus & its famous for its acoustics, ancient theater. Then we will visit the picturesque Nafplion as we will go to Tolo, a village by the sea. Overnight.
	Day 4: Tolo – Nafplion – Sparta – Olympia	Breakfast. Tour to Sparta passing by the picturesque city of Nafplion. We will continue out tour towards Mystras, its Byzantine monasteries & its medieval castle. We will move towards the ancient city of Olympia, home of the Ancient Olympic Games. Overnight.
	Day 5: Olympia – Patras	Breakfast. Visit Ancient Olympia, the ancient stadium & the Museum. We will move towards Patras. Overnight.
	Day 6: Patras – Igoumenitsa – Corfu	Breakfast. We will cross the spectacular bridge of Rion – Antirion towards Central Greece. We will move towards Igoumenitsa via the coastal road through the pretty seaside resort of Parga. We will cross from Igoumenitsa to Corfu by ferry. Overnight in Corfu.
	Day 7: Corfu	Breakfast. Tour to Kanoni area, which offers a panoramic view of the beautiful island of Corfu.  During your walk in the historical center of the city, you will pass in front of the old fortress, Saint Michael & Saint George Palace, Liston plaza, the city hall and the church of St. Spyridon. Free time to enjoy the beautiful city. Overnight.
	Day 8: Corfu – Kalambaka (Meteora)	Breakfast. Crossing from Corfu to Igoumenitsa by ferry, to continue towards the region of Thessaly, where we will visit the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora. We will continue to Kalambaka. Overnight.
	Day 9: Kalambaka – Delphi	Breakfast. Depart towards Central Greece in order to discover Delphi. Visit the Archaeological site, the theater, the Temple of Apollo and Castalia Fountain. Visit to the Museum in Delphi. Overnight.
	Day 10: Delphi – Athens (Piraeus) – Santorini	Breakfast. Departure towards Athens and in particular, the port of Piraeus, where we will board our ship to the island of Santorini. Transfer and check-in at the hotel in Santorini. Free afternoon. Overnight.
	Day 11: Santorini	Breakfast. Today we will visit the spectacular island of Santorini with its magnificent view. Visit to Akrotiri archaeological site, the village of Pyrgos and the village of Oia. Wine tasting. Overnight.
	Day 12: Santorini – Mykonos	Breakfast. Free Morning. Transfer to Mykonos by ferry. Hotel check-in. Stroll around the narrfow streets of the island, enjoy the breeze and cosmopolitan life of the island.  End your day enjoying a spectacular sunset over the Aegean sea. Free night. Overnight.
	Day 13: Mykonos	Breakfast. Free day to admire the beauty of the Cycladic island.  Its white houses with blue shutters & sunny terraces & its beaches with fine sand. Enjoy the swimming pool at your hotel or practice any nautical sports offered at the nearby beach. Free night. Overnight.
	Day 14: Mykonos – Athens	Breakfast. Free Morning. Transfer to the port of Mykonos to catch the ferry towards the port of Piraeus (Athens). Arrival in Athens and transfer to the hotel in Athens.  Check-in. Free afternoon. At mnight farewell dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the area of the old city of Athens, Plaka. Overnight.
	Day 15: Athens	Breakfast. Transfer to the airport in Athens for departure.

The Cretan Diet is famous, and some say miraculous! It is the original Mediterranean diet  Culture, history and geography have helped create a combination of foods and lifestyle which provides a unique diet that is highly nutritious, prolonging life and helping to prevent many of the modern diseases that shorten the lives of millions of people every year in the West.

	Day 1: Heraklion (Crete)	Arrival at Heraklion.  Transfer by bus to our hotel. Check in at the hotel. Dinner & Overnight
	Day 2: Heraklion- MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania)	Breakfast.  Today we will visit Heraklion, the capital city of Crete. The town of Heraklion is the largest urban centre of Crete, the capital of the region of Crete and the economic centre of the island. Since the Minoan period the town of Heraklion became the host of varied cultures and civilizations whose indelible marks are visible in the form of fountains, castles, walls, palaces and other monuments. Later we will visit the spectacular Palace of Knossos. Knossos Palace which is the most visited place of Crete and the birtplace of minoan civilization. It contains the largest of the Minoan palaces that has been partially restored. Excavated in the early 20th century by the great English archaiologist Arthur Evans.   The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. Built 3700 years ago, is over 1000 pieces. This palace was even a health system and was decorated with impressive murals. The throne of King Minos is still intact. Visit to Thrapsano Village, the pottery village of Crete. Transfer to MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania) & Overnight there.
	Day 3: MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania)	Breakfast.  Visit of the Botanical gardens in MAICH. Video Presentation of the ponds in OMALOS. Presentationof the actions done to preserve the ponds. Visit of the Green Houses Lunch in MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania) Visit Omalos in the afternoon with a person from MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania). Overnight at MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania)
	Day 4: MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania) – Elafonissi	Breakfast. Visit to the Agricultural Cooperative of Elafonissi created in 2002.  It invloves about 20 producers, tomato production under a greenhouse. Visit their premises & the greenhouse crops.  Discuss about Water resources management in the Island of Crete. Lunch in a tavern in a village in Elafonissi.  Visit the oldest Olive Tree in the world and in the afternoon return to MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania). Overnight in MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania).
	Day 5: TEI (Public Technological Educational Institution) – MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania)	Breakfast In the morning a half day tour of the TEI (Public Technological Educational Institution). In the afternoon visit the Botanical Garden in Chania with a person from MAICH to speak about the flora. Overnight in MAICH (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania).
	Day 6: Rethymnon	Breakfast. Visit Rethymnon. The Prefecture of Rethymno is the heart of the island of Crete and one of the most beautiful places in Greece. It is built between the modern day capital of the island, Heraklion, and the ancient capital of Chania.  Rethymnon is the third largest city of the island and is a fascinating combination of old and new: In the old quarter, evidence of Rethymnon’s Venetian and Ottoman past is all around one.  The visitor may spend many happy hours meandering through the narrow maze of streets that seem a world apart from the hustle and bustle of modern-day life.  On the other hand, the new town provides resident and visitor alike with all the amenities and facilities one could wish for in the 21st century. Rethymno and its villages are live postcards, which are pervaded by the aroma of Cretan cuisine and the sound of the Cretan lyre. Travel towards the natural Lake Kournas in Georgioupolis.  Discussion about irrigation. Visit the orange & citrus groves as well as the vegetable crops in this irrigated zone.
	Day 7: NAGREF ( Institute of olive tree, subtropical plants and viticulture) – Heraklion	Breakfast. Half day with NAGREF ( Institute of olive tree, subtropical plants and viticulture)  in Heraklion. Travel towards Archanes. Visit a Cooperative of Olive & wine. Visit a traditional olive mill. Lunch in a restaurant. Vist of the local cooking school Meeting with a teacher to talk about the Cretan dietary regimen. Overnight next to the Beach
	Day 8: Heraklion	Breakfast In the morning relaxation on the beach. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon transfer to the airport in Heraklion for departure.

The temperate climate; the deep and cool sea waters; the mountains; the lush vegetation; the cultural heritage; and the cheerfulness of the inhabitants, make the Ionian Islands the ideal place for a holiday as well as rest and relaxation. 
What is more, the traits of the Ionian Islands are perfectly combined with a flawless tourism infrastructure, excellent hotel accommodations, restaurants, diving centers, sea sports, cultural events, and a multitude of sights, historic monuments and museums worth visiting. 

Day 1: Thessaloniki

• Arrival at Thessaloniki.  Transfer to the Hotel & Overnight

 

 

 

Day 2: Thessaloniki

• Breakfast
• Visit Rotunda, Agios Panteleimon, Arch of Galerius, Hagia Sofia, Panagia Acheiropoietos, The Agora, St. Demetrius Church (patron of Thessaloniki)
• Visit the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki
• Dinner and visit to Ladadika

 

 

 

Day 3: Pella – Vergina – Kastoria

• Breakfast
• Departure for a visit to Pella and Vergina (Archaeological sites & Museums)
• Continue the trip towards Kastoria where we will arrive a little late
• Overnight in Kastoria

 

Day 4: Lake Prespa – Kastoria

• Breakfast
• Visit Lake Prespa & enjoy a boat ride
• Visit the little churches as well as the Kelia(cells) of the monks
• Visit the island of Lake Prespa and taste if you wish the famous cheese pie at Agios Achileios café  and walk around the Prespa to the church of Agios Achilios which is in ruins nowdays
• Return to Kastoria & overnight

 

 

Day 5:   Kastoria – Ioannina

• Breakfast
• Visit the Monastery of Mauriotissa
• Visit the Cave of Dragon
• Transfer to Ioannina for a guided sightseeing including Lake Pamvotis
• Overnight at Ioannina

 

 

 

Day 6: Zagori – Ioannina

• Breakfast
• Guided Sightseeing of the Zagori Village
• Overnight at Ioannina

 

 

 

 

Day 7: Lefkada island

• Breakfast
• Transfer to Lefkada via Perama & Agios Nikitas
• Visit the Cave of Perama
• Free time at the Beach in AgiosNikitas
• Overnight in Vassiliki

 

 

 

 

Day 8: Lefkada

• Breakfast
• Transfer to Nidri  & then take the boat to Meganissi and go there for swimming
• Overnight in Vassiliki

 

 

Day 9: Lefkada – Kefalonia

•  Breakfast
• Ferry from Vassiliki to Kefalonia (Fiscardo), a very beautiful and picturesque village
• Overnight in Kefalonia

 

 

 

Day 10: Kefalonia

• Breakfast
• Visit the Monastery of Agios Gerasimos and on the way you will visit the following : The Castle of St. George, Mazakarata Mycenean Cemetery and the vaulted tomb of Tzanata
• Later visit the Cave of Melissani and get a boat  ride there
• Overnight in Kefalonia

 

 

 

Day 11: Zakynthos

• Breakfast
• Ferry from Kefalonia to Zakynthos
• Free Day in Zakynthos
• Overnight

 

 

 

Day 12: Zakynthos – Kalavryta

• Breakfast
• Board a Ferry to Kyllini & Transfer to Olympia
• Guided Sightseeing of Olympia & Visit the Archaeological Site & Museum
• Transfer to Kalavryta
• Overnight in Kalavryta

 

 

 

Day 13: Kalavryta – Nafplion

• Breakfast
• Guided Sightseeing of Kalavryta
• Visit the Monastery of Agia Lavra
• Transfer to Nafplion
• Overnight in Nafplion

 

 

 

Day  14: Epidaurus – Mycenae – Nafplion

• Breakfast
• Guided Excursion to Epidaurus & its famous Ancient Theater & Mycenae
• Overninght in Nafplion

 

 

Day 15|: Nafplion – Nemea – Athens

• Breakfast
• Transfer to Nemea – Archaeological Site & Museum.  Meeting with an archaeologist who has dedicated his life in excavating Nemea
• Then visit Ancient Corinth and stop by the CorinthCanal
• Transfer to Athens
• Overnight in Athens

 

 

 

 

Day 16: Athens

• Breakfast
• Guided Sightseeing of Athens including the Acropolis (The Parthenon) N& the new Acropolis Museum
• In the afternoon visit the Cycladic Art Museum or the National Archeological Museum
• Overnight in Athens

 

 

 

 

Day 17 : Athens

• Breakfast
• Transfer to the airport for Departure

It was said to have been named after Aegeus, the father of Theseus, who drowned himself in the sea when he thought his son had died.

The Venetians, who ruled many Greek islands in the High and Late Middle Ages, popularized the name Archipelago (Greek for “main sea” or “chief sea”), a name that held on in many European countries until the early modern period.

 

Day 1: Santorini (Arrival)

• Arrival in santorini and meeting with the tour director.  Hotel check in.
• Afternoon Welcome Drink at the hotel
• Welcome Dinner over the beautiful Santorini Sunset
  

 

 

Day 2: Santorini (Volcano, Thira)

• Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the Port for the Volcano Caldera Cruise
• Let’s Paint Santorini From The Side Of The Sea – See The Volcano Which Is Still Active And Walk On The Volcano Where You Can Exercise You Painting Skills
• Free Afternoon To Enjoy The City Of Thira
• Cooking Class
• Dinner In Thira In A Typical Local Taverna

 

 

 

Day 3 : Santorini (Akrotiri)

• Breakfast At The Hotel And Morning Tour Of The Island With A Visit  To Acrotiri Excavations
• Stop At The Edge Of The Volcano Caldera To Paint While Overlooking The Immense Blue Of The Aegean Sea And The Black Soil Of The Volcanic Island Of Nea Kammeni
• Dinner At A Restaurant

 

 

Day 4 : Santorini (Kastro)

• Breakfast At The Hotel And Transfer To Paint At The Village Kastro, Medieval Village At The Top Of A Hill Which Looks Like A Castle.
• Wine Tasting
• Back To The Hotel And Dinner At A Restaurant

 

 

 

 

Day 5: Santorini (Oia)

• Breakfast At The Hotel And Free Morning To Stroll Around.
• Afternoon Transfer To Oia Village To Paint The Beautiful And Unique Sunset Of Santorini, Admiring In The Back The Sea And The Black Volcanic Rocks
• Dinner At A Restaurant In Oia

 

 

 

 

Day 6: Santorini (Red Beach)

• Breakfast At The Hotel And Transfer To The Red Beach. The Deep Red Color Of The Send, The White Wawes And The Blue Sea Is Waiting For You.
• Farewell Dinner In The City Before Going Back To The Hotel

 

 

 

 

 

Day 7: Santorini (Departure)

• Breakfast At The Hotel And Transfer To The Airport for the departure

Day 1: Athens

• Arrival at Athens airport
• Transfer to the hotel
• Dinner Tasting at gourmet restaurant
• Overnight at hotel

 

Day 2: Athens

• Athens sightseeing with visit of the Acropolis and the new Acropolis museum
• Lunch in Plaka offered by our company
• Afternoon transfer to a Hammam in Athens
• Return to the hotel
• Welcome dinner overfacing the Acropolis and the Parthenon at the hotel’s awarded with Michelen star roof top restaurant

Day 3: Corinth – Nemea

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel and departure for the classic tour arrival at Corinth canal
• Short stop for photographs and departure to ancient Corinth
• Visit the archeological site and the museum
• Arrival at Nemea wine tasting and lunch at the winery
• Free  dinner overnight at the hotel in Nafplion center

Day 4: Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplion

• Buffet breakfastin the hotel and departure to visit Mycenae site museum and the tomb of Atreus father of Agamemnon
• Continue to Epidaurus, visit the theatre and the museum
• Return to Nafplio
• Afternoon free to stroll around in the neoclassical city
• Free dinner in Nafplio overnight at the hotel in Nafplion

Day 5: Nafplion – Sparta – Monemvasia

• Departure from Nafplion to the 10^th century Monastery of Loukou
• 45 minutes visit of the monastery with treats by the nuns loukoumi and coffee
• Departure to visit Sparta and its museum
• Arrival in Sparta visit the statue of Leonidas and the museum of Sparta and lunch on your own in Sparta
• Departure to Monemvasia arrival after 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Dinner overnight at Monemvassia hotel inside the ancient walls of Monemvassia  

Day 6: Neapolis – Elafonissos – Monemvasia

• Visit Elafonissos for swimming
• Lunch and return to  Monemvassia afternoon
• Tour of the city up to the church of Agia Sofia on the top of the castle
• Dinner on your own with the wonderful sunset view on the castle, in the old byzantine town of monembassia
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 7: Ancient Messini – Olympia

• Buffet breakfast and departure to  Ancient Messini from Monemvassia  (160 klm)
• Arrival in Ancient Messini visit the site and the museum
• Lunch in Ancient Messini in a traditional restaurant on your own
• Departure to Olympia on the way short stop to Agia Theodora church in Vasta village  where 16 big trees are standing on the roof of the little church and this is a miracle of architecture and nature
• Arrival at Olympia at 16:00, free time to rest
• Dinner overnight at the hotel

Day 8: Olympia – Delphi – Arachova

• Buffet breakfast in the hotel
• Visit of the Olympia site and museum
• Departure to Delphi
•  Arrival in Delphi and in Arachova hotel
• Dinner on your own in Arahova

Day 9: Delphi – Arachova 

• Breakfast in the hotel
• Cooking lessons
• Visit Delphi site and the museum
• Return to Arachova
• Lunch and free time to stroll round the village
• Dinner on your own in Arachova

Day 10: Meteora 

• Breakfast in the hotel and
• Departure to visit Meteora. Arrival in meteora after 3 hrs drive approx.
• Visit Dimos Arc with the ancient greek species of animals and traditional bbq lunch in a tavern by the ranch. Mr Dimos has a farm with the most rare spices of greek animals that he saved and there we can see the famous cows of Katerini that are the same as the bulls and cows form the period of King Minos in Crete ,the mini horses from Skyros ,the small goats from Sporades and Skopelos island ,the black pigs of Ancient Greece  the horses from Thessaly as the horse of Alexander the Great Voucefalas etc .After the visit we will have lunch and will depart visit the monasteries
• Dinner overnight at the hotel in Meteora

Day 11: Vergina – Thessaloniki

• Departure to Thessaloniki on the way we stop for the visit at Vergina royal tombs visit the tomb of Philip the father of Alexander the Great and the tomb of Alexanders son  with Queen Roxane
• Lunch on your own in near by restaurant and departure to Thessaloniki (40 minutes drive)
• Arrival in Thessaloniki, orientation tour from the upper city and the castles
• Arrival at the hotel inThessaloniki

Day 12: Pella – Thessaloniki

• Breakfast buffet in hotel and departure to visit Pella the ancient city of Alexander the Great and its museum (1 hour drive from Thessaloniki)
• Visit Miesa, Aristotle’s school where Alexander and his companions studied and then we will visit Lefkadia the Macedonian noble tombs. They will open them for us to visit them!
• Return to Thessaloniki for the rest of the tour visit Rotonda Galerius tomb today the church of Saint George and the church of Agia Sofia copy of Agia Sofia in Konstantinople as Thessaloniki was considered as a second Costaninople of the period. WALKING TOUR in the center and return to the hotel
• Free time during tour for lunch
• Farewell dinner at a typical restsaurant in Ladadika area the old part of Thessaloniki with food tasting with plates from all over Greece –wine tasting in the restaurant with taste of three different wines of the region
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 13: Thessaloniki

 

• Buffet breakfast in the hotel and free time till the transfers to the airport for departure

Experience first-hand Greek culture and the Greek way of life through a magical program that will help you understand the Greek Spirit!

Day 1: Athens

• Arrival in Athens, meet your onsite program coordinator (OPC) at the airport and transfer to Delphi (~2.5 hr drive) for check-in and orientation; accommodations at a Beach Hotel
• Evening: Welcome dinner
• Meals: Dinner
• Transportation: Airport to accommodations (one group transfer via private coach); accommodations to dinner (walking)

 

Day 2: Delphi

• Morning: Visit Delphi archeological site and museum
• Afternoon: Local neighborhood tour by OPC (nearest ATM, grocery, pharmacy, etc), followed by free time to explore the small city of Itea
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach and walking)

 

Day3:  Delphi – Itea

• Day: Visit elementary school in Itea, including meetings with the principal and an English-speaking teacher to talk about the elementary school system of Greece, and in particular the challenges faced during the recent economic crisis
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

 

Day 4: Delphi – Itea

• Day: Visit Itea High School to observe a class session, interact with the students (including the opportunity for some beach volleyball!), and walking tour of the school
• Evening: Group buffet dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

 

Day 5: Delphi

• Day: Guided walking tour from Itea to Delphi via the ancient path that passes Tholos and the gymnasium where ancient Greek athletes trained for the Olympic games. Your guide will also point out medicinal plants and other fun facts about the native flora
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visit (walking tour, return to Itea via public bus)

 

Day 6: Delphi

• Morning: Volleyball tournament with Itea High School students – join in or just relax on the sand and cheer on the competitors!
• Afternoon: Group lunch near the water, followed by free afternoon to enjoy the beach
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 7: Delphi _ Olympia

• Day: Depart Itea via private bus to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic games. Spend the day visiting ancient Olympia archeological site as well as the museum of Olympia. The journey will take us along the scenic coastal road from Delphi to Olympia, crossing over the Millennium Bridge, a feat of engineering built for the 2004 Olympic games
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 8: Delphi – Amfissa

• Morning: Olive oil tasting in the Valley of Amfissa – taste one of the most prominent local products and learn about the process of turning olives into delicious olive oil!
• Afternoon: Visit the Center of KPE of Amfissa where traditional Greek agricultural cultivation methods are taught – many children from nearby villages come here to learn the local trade
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 9: Delphi

• Day: Day trip to Mt. Parnassus – walk through the forest to visit a mountain village, packed lunch included. Return to the hotel and enjoy some free time at the beach
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 10: Delphi

• Morning: Organized soccer game between guests students and local high school students at the stadium of Amfissa
• Afternoon: Seaside games and swimming at the beach
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 11: Delphi

• Day: Final day in Delphi (Itea) – free day to rest, explore the city, relax with new Greek friends by the shore
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: None

 

Day 12: Delphi – Athens

• Day: Depart for Athens, stopping at Arachova (a famous mountain village) along the way where you’ll eat at a traditional restaurant and sample some local, homemade specialties. After lunch, stop at the Monastrey of Osios Lucas to learn a little bit about Greece’s Byzantine history before making your way to Athens and checking into your new accommodations, at a central Hotel
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 13: Athens

• Day: City tour of Athens, including the Acropolis and Pantheon, as well as the New Acropolis Museum. Walk through Plaka (the old city), with free time for lunch and some souvenir shopping. Return to the hotel late afternoon.
• Evening: Group dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking and public transit)

 

Day 14: Athens

• Day: After breakfast, transfer to the port for a day cruise around the three islands of the Sardonic Gulf – Hydra, Poros and Aegina – enjoy an onboard lunch buffet and exploring the islands. Return to the hotel early evening.
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach and boat)

 

Day 15: Athens – Mycenae – Epidauros

• Day:  Day trip to Mycanae and Epidauros, with a stop at the Corinth Canal
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 16: Athens

• Day: Visit to the SOS Children’s Village. More than just an orphanage, this international organization helps care for and educate “unwanted” children to be the change their communities need. Listen to a guest talk by some staff members to learn about the different services this organization provides, including early education, vocational training and creativity workshops
• Evening: Group dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking and public transit)

 

Day 17: Athens – Marathon – Sounion

• Morning: Visit the Marathon Museum and tombs of Athenian soldiers, along with an ancient battlefield, with a professional guide
• Afternoon: Visit Cape Sounion
• Evening: Dinner at the hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 18: Athens – Varkiza

• Day: After breakfast, head to the YaBanaki (Varkiza) Beach, where you can enjoy live music and swimming before returning to Athens mid-afternoon
• Evening: Farewell dinner with traditional Greek show and dances
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

 

Day 19: Athens

• Day:  Transfer to Athens airport for return flight home
• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Accommodations to airport (one group transfer via private coach)

 

Women in Religion: Religion was the one area of public life in which women could participate freely. Women’s religious activities, including responsibility for mourning at funerals and involvement in female and mixed-sex cult activity, were an indispensable part of Athenian society. Both Athenian and non-Athenian women participated in public religious activities.

Week 1: Crete

Day 1: Heraklion

• Arrival & Orientation.  Meet & Greet. Free time to stroll around the capital of Crete
• Welcome Dinner in the evening
• Evening Lecture & Discussion at the Beach in preparation for our excursion to Knossos the following day

Day 2: Heraklion – Knossos

• Breakfast
• Visit Knossos 
• Lunch in Knossos or Heraklion
• Heraklion Museum
• Evening Lecture & Discussion at the Beach after dinner

Day 3: Rethymnon – Anogia

• Breakfast
• Drive to Anogia, visit the Ideon Cave and a monastery nearby.
• Enjoy the day and nightlife of the village and live Cretan music, all within walking distance; besides, the weather will still be cool enough to enjoy the mountain community.

Day 4: Heraklion

• Breakfast
• Leave Anogia in the morning and head to Paliani Convent to visit the Sacred Tree, in Venerato, then drive to the Archeological Site of Hagia Triada at Tympaki, and then to the beach early in the evening.
• Overnight at Anogia

Day 5: Heraklion – Agios Nikolaos

• Breakfast
• Visit to the Temple of Aphrodite, Agios Nikolaos Museum, Church of Panagia Kera Kritsa
• End the day at the Beach
• Overnight at Agios Nikolaos Hotel

Day 6: Agios Nikolaos

• Breakfast
• Visit to Tzermiado Village & Trapeza Cave
• Free time to enjoy our last day on the island of Crete
• Evening Lecture & Discussion at the Beach, after dinner
• Overnight in Tzermiado Village

Week 2: The Peloponnese

Days 7 & 8: Heraklion – Piraeus – Corinth Canal – Nemea – Nafplion

• Boat trip from Crete (Heraklion) to Piraeus (Athens), arriving at 06:00 a.m approx.
• Transfer by bus from Piraeus port to Corinth Canal for a short stop to admire the canal
• Depart towards Nemea, visit the archaeological site there
• Transfer to Nafplion
• Free afternoon  to explore the wonderful city of Nafplion
• Hotel check-in
• Overnight in Nafplion

Day 9: Nafplion – Mycenae

• Breakfast
• Visit Mycenae, the Acropolis, Treasury of Atrius, and the Museum (full day excursion)
• Return to Nafplion & Overnight there

Day 10: Nafplion – Sparta – Kalamata

• Breakfast
• Drive to Sparta & Kalamata
• Free afternoon to explore the city and the night life for young people in Kalamata
• Overnight in Kalamata

 

Day 11: Kalamata – Ancient Messini – Olympia

• Breakfast
• Visit Agia Theodora in Vasta on the way to Olympia
• Drive to Olympia & Overnight there

Day 12: Olympia – Delphi

• Breakfast
• Visit Olympia, Archeological Site and Museum
• Travel from Olympia to Delphi
• Overnight in a beach hotel near Delphi

Day 13: Delphi – Itea

• Breakfast
• Visit the ruins of the Ancient Port of Itea & the remaining of the first hostel ever, for visitors to Delphi.
• Walk the ancient path (2 hrs. walk) with a local guide to show you the path from the port of Delphi archaeological site  to visit the museum of Delphi & the site, spend time in the stadium
• Return to Itea
• Spend time on the beach of the Hotel or play volleyball at the Hotel by the sea side
• Overnight

Day 14: Parnassos – Itea

• Departure to Parnassos
• Visit Corykeion Andron & Parnassos mountain
• Visit Agoriani, one of the most beautiful villages
• Visit Polydrosso & the Ancient site there from the 6th century BC, it is a visit of the beaten truck, stay there to discuss and hear the noise of the fountains bringing the water from Parnassos mountain
• Return to Itea
• On the way to Itea, we will visit a typical house of the area & have mountain tea and sweets
• Return to the Hotel

Week 3: Athens

Day 15: Athens

• Breakfast
• Leave to Athens in the morning
• Stop to visit the Arachova, a typical village on the way to Athens

• 

  Visit the monastery of Osios Lucas built from the material of Ancient Temples especially the Ancient Temple of Artemis

• Arrive in Athens
• Hotel check-in
• Day off to explore Athens
• Overnight stay in Athens

Day 16: Athens

• Breakfast
• Stop in to visit the small Church of the Metamorphosis at the base of the Acropolis
• Visit the Acropolis, & the Acropolis Museum
• Overnight stay in Athens

Day 17: Athens – Sounion

• Breakfast
• Tour to Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Temple of Athena (morning)
• Vavrona, Temple of Artemis (afternoon)
• Porto Rafti beach (evening)
• Overnight stay in Athens

Day 18: Athens

• Breakfast
• Walking tour from the Hotel to Ermou Street
• Visit Keramikos Cemetary and Museum,
• On the way to Keramikos stop in to visit one or two Byzantine Churches in Plaka and Anafiotika
• Overnight stay in Athens

Day 19: Athens

• Breakfast
• Visit the National Archeological Museum
• Free time to visit the beach and relax
• Overnight stay in Athens

Day 20: Athens – Elefsina

• Breakfast
• Visit the Sacred Site of Elefsis and the Museum in Elefsina
• Lunch at a coffee shop
• Overnight stay in Athens

Day 21: Athens

• Breakfast
• Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the small Byzantine Church by the Cathedral in the morning
• Walk through the National Gardens on our way to visit the Byzantine Museum
• Overnight stay in Athens

Week 4: Mykonos & Naxos

Day 22: Athens – Mykonos

• Breakfast
• Early morning ferry to Mykonos
• Free time in the afternoon to explore Mykonos and in the early evening gather for a walking tour  of local churches
• Evening lecture and discussion
• Overnight stay in Mykonos

Day 23: Mykonos – Delos

• Breakfast
• Boat ride out to visit Delos and the Archeological Museum of Delos
• Boat ride back to Mykonos
• Overnight in Mykonos

 

Day 24: Mykonos – Naxos

• Breakfast
• Early day ferry from Mykonos to Naxos
• Check in at Naxos
• Free afternoon
• Visit the Archaeological Museum of Naxos & one archaeological site
• Overnight in Naxos

 

 

 

Day 25: Naxos

• Breakfast
• Visit one Archaeological Site
• Relax & Write
• Overnight in Naxos

 

Day 26: Naxos

• Breakfast
• Visit one Archaeological Site
• Relax & Write
• Overnight in Naxos

 

Day 27: Naxos

• Breakfast
• Presentation and discussion of thoughts, ideas, findings class ends on Naxos
• Overnight in Naxos

 

Day 28: Naxos – Piraeus

• Breakfast
• Class ends on Naxos
• Students are free to find their way back to Athens & travel as they wish (NO SERVICES) – Departure