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PIRAEUS, GREECE

Arrive: 0800 Tuesday, 6 October

Onboard: 1800 Saturday, 10 October

Brief Overview: With more ancient sites than any other

country in Europe, Greece is an archaeological treasure.

Philosophers and theologians have long been drawn here

to explore the roots of modern thought. In addition to the

abundant historic and cultural treasures in Athens, you will

find many fascinating sites and stunning natural beauty

away from town as well.

Worth the Drive: Delphi’s oracle and the soaring, mountain-

top monastic retreats of Meteora make an excellent trip.

The deep,

narrow abyss

of the Corinth

Canal is an

awesome feat

of engineering

and Ancient

Corinth has a

fascinating

history as well --

two of the

books in the

Bible’s New Testament were written to the church in Corinth

(I & II Corinthians). The Argolis-Olympia trip explores the site

of the original Olympic Games and Mycenae, best known for

its prominence in mythology.

Out of Town: Macedonia offers a wealth of historic and

natural sites such as Pella the former capital of ancient

Macedonia, the monumental palace and royal tombs in

Aigai, and the beautiful Edessaios Falls. For stunning

natural beauty, visit the area around Ioannina with Lake Pamvotida, the Perama Caves and the best hiking spot in

Greece -- Vikos Gorge.

Highlights:

Art and Architecture: Day 1: PIR 100-101 Athens & Acropolis

Day 1: PIR 110-101 Athens, New Acropolis museum with

lunch & free time in Plaka

Cultural highlights: Day 2: PIR Delphi & Meteora

Day 2: PIR 203-201 Mystras & Monemvasia

Day 3: PIR 202-301 Argolis & Olympia

Nature & Outdoors: Day 2: PIR 302-201 Ionnina & Vikos Gorge

Day 2: PIR 301-201 Macedonia: Mount Olympus &

Thessaloniki

Active & Fun: Day 1: PIR 114-102 iQuest Athens

Day 5: PIR 112-501 Greek Olympic Games

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Day 1: Tuesday, 6 October

IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

COURSE # FACULTY DAY 1 - Tuesday, 6 October

ECON 2020 101 Professor Gayle Allard Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics

SEMS 2500 501 Professor John Boyer Geography of Wine (Section 1)

ANTH 1010 501 Professor Eve Danziger Introduction to Anthropology (Section 1)

PLIR 3310 101 Professor Donna Lefebvre Ethics and Human Rights in World Politics

ENSP 2559 103 Professor Antonia Losano Growing Up Global: Children’s Literature from Around

the World

ARTH 1559 502 Professor Ariana Maki Introduction to World Art (Section 2)

EVSC 1300 101 Professor Ed Sobey Earth’s Weather and Climate

PIR 100-101 ATHENS & ACROPOLIS HALF-DAY

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $40 $38

Child $28 $19

TIME

Date Time

Depart October 6 0900

Return October 6 1230

HIGHLIGHTS

Acropolis Archaeological site

Old Marble stadium

MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80

Athens is renowned as

one of the greatest

cities of the ancient

world and the

birthplace of western

civilization. After a

scenic drive through the

picturesque marinas of

Zea and Microlimano in

the Piraeus area, you

will head to the center

of Athens. Along the

way, you will see some

of the most important

sites of Athens such as

Constitution Square,

the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Temple of Zeus and the Old Marble Stadium.

The Acropolis, one of the most photographed and recognizable hills in the world, dates from the 5th century B.C., when Athens

set the tone for civilization in Europe. On the sacred rock of the Acropolis the monuments date from the prehistoric period to

the end of antiquity. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will walk up the uneven footpath leading to the summit.

Sights include the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Niki, the Erectheum and the architectural triumph of the Parthenon.

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PIR 114-102 IQUEST ATHENS HALF-DAY


Adult $93 $89

Child $47 $45

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Old district of Athens

Plaka

Acropolis area.



Athens Quest is a unique

way to discover some of

the most exciting and

historical sites of the city.

Participants are divided

into teams of 10 and

equipped with iPads® and

a custom app for an

experience that has them

exploring the area,

completing challenges

and playing games as they

compete to outscore the

other teams.

All the teams will start the activity from Athens city center accompanied by an

English Speaking Escort throughout the whole event. The app contains

directions and multiple challenges. These challenges are clever and may involve photographs, videos and/or puzzles. Some

may even involve items that the teams must retrieve in order to complete the challenge. The top three teams that manage to

answer the most questions, solve the riddles and complete most tasks will be presented with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.

PIR 110-101 ATHENS, NEW AROPOLIS MUSEUM WITH LUNCH& FREE TIME IN PLAKA FULL-DAY


Adult $62 $59

Child $31 $30

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

New Acropolis Museum

Plaka old district of Athens

Traditional Greek lunch



Become acquainted with the highlights of Athens stopping first at the

Olympic Stadium, a nineteenth-century reconstruction on Roman

foundations, in which the modern revival of the Olympic Games took

place back in 1896. After you pass by some of the most important sites of

Athens including Constitution Square and the Monument of

the Unknown Soldier, you will arrive at Acropolis Hill with its

spectacular view of the Parthenon and the glorious monuments on the

Acropolis . Next, you will visit the New Acropolis Museum, an

archaeological museum focused on findings from the Acropolis of Athens.

The museum was built to house every artifact covering a large period of

time, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman times and Byzantine Greece.

Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square

meters. After the visit of the museum,

enjoy a traditional Greek meal at a local

restaurant in Plaka. You will have free time

to explore the picturesque streets of Plaka,

the old preserved district of Athens with

numerous craft shops, restaurants and

cafes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeological_museum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acropolis_of_Athens

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Bronze_Age

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Greece

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire

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Day 2: Wednesday, 7 October

IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

COURSE # FACULTY DAY 2 - Wednesday, 7 October

SEMS 2500 502 Professor John Boyer Geography of Wine (Section 2)

CPLT 2559 102 Professor Dan Brayton Literature of Travel

EVSC Professor Alan Goldin Conservation of Natural Resources

PIR 201-201 DELPHI & METORA 2DAYS/1NIGHT


Adult $219 $209

Child $110 $105

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Delphi Archaeological site and

Museum

Meteora Monasteries



Delphi, home of the Oracle of

Apollo, is located on the slopes

of Mount Parnassos and at a

height of 700 meters it was

once believed to be the center

of the earth. Meteora,

meaning “suspended in the

air” is second only to Mount

Athos as being the largest and

most important Eastern

Orthodox monastery

complexes.

Upon arrival in Delphi, you will visit the Sanctuary of Apollo following the paved

Sacred Way to reach the Doric temple of Apollo. The Adyton, a small restricted

area inside the Temple, is considered to be place where the High Priestess Pythia

sat on a tripod and delivered the oracles. The Theatre and the Stadium

used for the main events of the Pythian Festival are on terraces above

the Temple. To the right of the entrance to the Sanctuary is the

Kastalian Fountain, where Pythia washed before speaking her

prophecies. Next, you will visit the Museum, containing a rare and

exquisite collection of archaic sculpture including the world famous

Charioteer. After a nice lunch, continue your drive to Kalambaka for

dinner and overnight.

The next morning, you will head to the spectacular rocks of Meteora

where giant rocks in bizarre shapes, ranging in height from 100 to 150

meters have monasteries precariously perched on top. Once a

monastic community of 24 monasteries, this UNESCO World Heritage

site, now consists of just five active orders. The monasteries were first

built in the 14th century by monks who searched for a place where they

could be isolated and pray undisturbed by the rest of the world. Until 1920 most of the monasteries could only be reached by

getting into a net and being hauled up by a rope. Fortunately, steps were then hewn into the rocks in order to reach all of the

monasteries. You will visit two of the most beautiful and earliest monasteries with a long history and spectacular views due to

the great height. In both monasteries, you can admire superb icons and marvel at unique mosaics and frescoes, old

manuscripts, and exceptional domed roofs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Kalambaka before returning to

Piraeus.

Please Note: conservative attire is required to visit the monasteries. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Day 1: (L,D) Visit Delphi archeeological site and museum

Lunch at local restuarant

Drive to Kalambaka

Hotel check-in dinner and overnight in Kalambaka

Day 2: (B,L) Depart for Meteora

Visit of 2 Monasteries

Return to Kalambaka

Lunch at local restaurant

Drive back to Piraeus

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PIR 203-201 MYSTRAS & MONEMVASIA 2DAYS/1NIGHT


Adult $249 $237

Child $124 $118

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Medieval City of Mystras

Statue of Leonidas

Fortified town of Monemvasia

MINIMUM REGISTRATION:20


Mystras, the wonder of Morea, is a

Middle Age city plastered against

the slopes of a mountain outside

Sparta. So much of the city has

remained unharmed by time that

wandering along the cobblestone

streets, between churches and

noblemen’s houses, you have the

feeling that you re-living a part of

Byzantine Hellenism.

Monemvasia, often referred to as

the “Gibraltar of Greece”, is a

unique, fortified medieval town

built on a reddish-brown rock and

surrounded by the blue sea.

On your way to Mystras, there will be a brief stop to see the statue of

Leonidas near Sparta. After lunch in Mystras, you will begin your

exploration of this fascinating medieval city. Going up the hill, you enter the

gate of Mystras castle built by the Franks in 1249. Admire the Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios with the two-headed

eagle, symbol of the Palaiologos dynasty, carved into a plaque on the church floor. Towards the northern corner of

the enclosure stand Mystra’s two most impressive churches, Agii Theodori and the Panagia Odigitria with fabulous

wall paintings. On the slope to the east is the impressive Pantanassa monastery, built in the 15th century and

today serves as a convent. In the late afternoon drive to Sparta for dinner and overnights.

The next morning, enjoy a two hour drive to Monemvasia and then begin your exploration by entering the one and

only gate of the city. The old stone built mansions, the picturesque lanes and the numerous Byzantine churches

create an environment of superb beauty. Monemvasia is

split in two, the lower town and the upper town. Walking on

the main alley and admiring the wonderful architecture of

the houses on your left and right, you will end up at the

square of Elkomenos. The square is dominated by the

church of Elkomenos on the left, a mosque converted into

a museum on the right, and an old Turkish cannon in the

middle. Continuing your walk in the upper town you will

admire the octagonal church of Agia Sofia, built by the

Emperor Andronicus in the 12th century AD; it is one of the

most beautiful spots to worship in Greece, offering unique

views of the walled city and the sea. Once you have visited

the medieval city enjoy a 3 course lunch at an area

restaurant before returning to Piraeus port. .

Please Note : Comfortable walking shoes required.

Day1: (L,D) Arrive Sparta– visit statue of Leonidas


Visit Mystras

Drive to Sparti

Check in at the hotel, dinner, overnight

Day2: (B,L) Breakfast at the hotel

Drive to Monemvasia

Guided walking tour of the fortified city of Monemvasia


Drive to Piraeus port

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PIR 302-201 IOANNINA & VIKOS GORGE 3DAYS/2NIGHTS


Adult $429 $409

Child $215 $205

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Ioannina lake, the castle and the islet

of the lake

Perama caves and Vikos gorge

Archaeological museum of Ioannina

and Dodoni ancient theatre

Moderate-strenuous program



Ioannina, the capital of Epirus situated

on Lake Pamvotida, is a multi-cultural

area dominated by Christian, Islamic and

Jewish influences. It is also an area

surrounded by natural beauty including

the 900 meter deep Vikos Gorge, one of

the most popular hiking spots in Greece.

From Piraeus, you will pass by the

Corinth Canal with a view from the bridge

of this six-kilometer long canal. Your next

stop will be near the town of Arta for

lunch. You will arrive at Ioannina town in

the early afternoon for hotel check in.

Next, you will enjoy a walk along the

beautiful lakeside setting visiting the

castle of Ioannina and the Island of Ali

Pasa. Dinner will be at the hotel with the

rest of the evening at leisure.

The next morning, depart for a scenic drive to the Zagoria villages an area of natural

beauty and striking geology with two national parks. Monodhendri is a remarkable

village with stone mansions and churches built in Byzantine style. Begin your 4 ½ hour

hike through the Vikos gorge from Áyios Athanásios church in Monodhéndhri. After

reaching Vikos village you will enjoy a nice lunch and some well-deserved rest. You will then drive for 45 minutes to the

Perama Caves, considered the most beautiful caves in Europe. The caves extend five kilometers below the ground and

contain remarkable arrangements of stalagmites and stalactites. After visiting the caves, enjoy a short drive back to Ioannina

for some free time before dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will visit the Ioannina Archaeological Museum. The museum contains many

artifacts unearthed in the surrounding area such as Palaeolithic tools, the ruins of Dodoni, headstones, and a collection of

coins. Exhibits cover a wide time span from the first appearance of humans in Epirus during the Lower Paleolithic, 250,000

years ago, to late antiquity in Roman times (3rd century AD). Great emphasis is laid on the artifacts from the Sanctuary of

Dodoni, considered to be the oldest Greek oracle and one of the greatest sanctuaries of the Greek world.

Continuing your drive you will then visit Ancient Dodoni, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Its oracle

was according to ancient philosopher Aristotle, the birthplace of Greek civilization. The theatre of Dodoni, built by Epirus King

Pirros during the 3rd century BC, is one of the best preserved ancient Greek theaters with a capacity of 18,000 spectators.

Next, you will begin your return drive to Piraeus with a lunch stop at a local restaurant outside Arta.

Day 1: (L,D) Lunch stop near Arta town

Arrive Ioannina (check in at the hotel)

Visit the lake of Ioannina and the

castle

Dinner at the hotel-overnight

Evening at leisure

Day 2: (B,L,D) Drive to Monodendri village

Hike at Vikos gorge


Visit the cave of Perama

Dinner and overnight at hotel

Evening at leisure

Day 3: (B,L) Visit Ioannina Archaeological museum

Drive to Dodoni theater

Visit Dodoni Theater

Drive to Arta

Lunch at local restaurant near Arta

Drive back to Piraeuas and the ship

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PIR 301-301 MACEDONIA: MOUNT OLYMPUS & THESSALONIKI 3DAYS/2NIGHTS


Adult $499 $475

Child $249 $238

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Mt Olympus and hike at Enipeas gorge

Pella Archaeological site & museum

Edessa waterfalls.

Thessaloniki highlights with

Archaeological museum

Aigai 1st capital of Macedonia



The historic area of Macedonia

(note: you will NOT enter the

actual country of Macedonia) in

the southern Balkans was

divided among Greece, Serbia,

Albania and Bulgaria by the

Treaty of Bucharest at the end

of the Ottoman Empire, with

Greece obtaining the largest

portion. You will visit the area

around Thessaloniki, the

second largest city in Greece,

and also hike on Mount

Olympus. Begin with a 5 hour

drive to Litohoron village at the footsteps of Mt Olympus. After lunch at local

restaurant, you will hike about 2 hours in Enipeas gorge on Mt Olympus. Upon

returning to Litohoron village, board your coach for a 75 minute drive to

Thessaloniki where you will check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure with dinner

provided at the hotel.

The next morning, depart for a scenic drive to Pella, former capital of Macedonia that was

moved from Vergina to Pella in the 5th Century BC and was in effect the capital of Greece.

You will see the exceptional mosaics discovered in the remains of houses and public

buildings. The museum is one of Greece's best on-site archaeology museums with a

display of pottery, jewelry and mosaics found at the site, leading many to believe that the

Macedonians enjoyed a high level of wealth. After visiting Pella, enjoy a one hour drive to

the city of Edessa where the rushing waters of the river Edessaios falls from a height of

70m. Lunch will be served at a local area restaurant. After lunch you will drive back to

Thessaloniki for some free time before dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will head to the Thessaloniki

Archaeological Museum which houses interesting findings from the Archaic, Classical and

Roman periods, with the most important exhibit of all being “The Gold of Ancient

Macedonia”. Continue the drive by the city’s major highlights before arriving at Aigai, the

ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia discovered in the 19th century near

Vergina in northern Greece. The most important remains are the monumental palace,

lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more

than 300 tumuli, some dating from the 11th century B.C. One of the royal tombs is

identified as that of Philip II, who conquered all the Greek cities, paving the way for his

son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world. Depart Vergina towards Athens, stopping at Platamonas where

lunch will be served at the village of Ayios Panteleimonas.

Please Note: the order of the sites may vary depending on museum opening and closing times.

Day 1: (L,D) Arrive at Litohoron

lunch at local restaurant

Hike at Enipeas gorge at Mt Olympus

Drive to Thessaloniki

Check-in at hotel –dinner – overnight

Evening at leisure

Day 2: (B, L,,D) Visit Pella Archaeological site &

Musem

Drive to Edessa and visit waterfalls


Dinner and overnight at hotel

Evening at leisure

Day 3: (B,L,) Visit archaeological museum of

Thessaloniki

Visit Vergina site and the treasures of

King Phillip the 2nd father of Alexander

The Great

Drive to Platamonas castle

Lunch at local restaurant at Agios

Panteleimonas village – subject

opening hours and time allowance we

can visit Platamonas castle.

Drive to Piraeus

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PIR 111-201 MARATHON, TOMB OF THE ATHENIANS & KOKKOTOS ESTATE FULL-DAY


Adult $54 $52

Child $27 $26

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Marathon Tomb

Kokkotos Estate



Visit the famous Tomb of

the Athenians that covered

192 dead following the

victory against the Persians

in 490 BC. Located in the

archaeological site of

Marathon, it is an incredibly

beautiful spot and is also a

point along the classic

Marathon route that ends

at the Panathenaic marble stadium.

Next, you will have a private visit to the George and Anna Kokotou family

vineyard that produces excellent quality grapes using the principles of organic agriculture. The estate includes an

organic olive grove consisting of approximately 400 olive trees of the Koroneiki and Manaki varieties. The semi-

mountainous terrain along with the organic methods of cultivation and manual harvesting, combine to produce

extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality. In addition, the cold extraction of the olive oil at a local olive press

ensures very low acidity with minimal time from harvest to extraction. You will have the opportunity to taste the

olive oil before returning to Piraeus.

PIR 106-201 CAPE SOUNION GROUP A HALF-DAY


Adult $37 $36

Child $19 $18

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Poseidon Temple

Scenic drive along the coastal road



The Ancient Greeks

certainly knew how to

choose a site for a

temple and Cape

Sounion is no exception.

The gleaming, white

marble Temple of

Poseidon stands on a

craggy spur that plunges

down some 60m to the

sea below with breath-

taking views. This spot

was much favored by

Lord Byron who

mentions Sounion’s marbled steep in Don Juan.

Along the way, you will enjoy splendid views of the sparkling Saronic Gulf on the scenic coastal road that passes

through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs and beaches such as, Glyfada, Kavori, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and

Lagonissi. Upon arrival in Cape Sunion you will visit Poseidon’s Temple built in 444 BC. Today, just 15 of the

original 34 Doric columns from the Temple of Poseidon are still standing. The temple was built here during the

Golden Age of Pericles’ Athens, over the relics of an older sacred building.

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PIR 130-201 IMPACT: EMFASIS – Social Justice In Action FULL-DAY

The EMFASIS organization has been actively engaged

in social street work in Athens for more than two years.

Participants will have the opportunity to go alongside

locally trained volunteers and learn how they operate

to engage and introduce people on the street to

available resources and services:

Introduction to EMFASIS foundation and team leaders

Division of Semester at Sea into delegation teams

Rotation of teams for different missions

Recapture of all activities and observations

Prepare and serve lunch at a local partner organization


Adult $40 $37

Child $40 $37

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Local NGO introduction

Street teams

Lunch preparation & service



Day 3: Thursday, 8 October

PIR 202-301

ARGOLIS & OLYMPIA

2DAYS/1NIGHT


Adult $278 $265

Child $139 $133

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Corinth & Mycenae archaeological sites

Archaeological site and Museum of

Ancient Olympia



The Argolis Peninsula, separating the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs, contains

some of the most important Greek archaeological sites including the

Citadel of Mycenae. Ancient Olympia is the site of the first Olympiad held

in 776 B.C. in honor of Zeus. Its setting, in the middle of a fertile valley

flanked by the Alphios and Kladhios rivers, could not be more idyllic.

Before visiting Mycenae, you will first stop by Corinth Canal and the

ancient Corinth archaeological site. Back in ancient times, Corinth was

one of the richest cities as evident by its remains, including the huge

Agora (Market Place) and Apollo’s Temple (6th BC century). After visiting

Corinth, you will proceed to Mycenae, the mighty citadel of Agamemnon.

A German archaeologist Heinrich Scliemann discovered Mycenae in

1874, driven by his belief in a factual basis to Homer’s epic the

Iliad. As you pass by the famous Lion’s Gate, entering the

citadel of Mycenae, the stairway leads you to the Palace. Inside

the cyclopean walls is the Grave circle, the Royal cemetery

believed to have contained the body of Agamemnon. Outside

the walls, four hundred meters from the citadel site, you will

see the startling beehive tomb of Agamemnon, known as the

“Treasury of Atreus”. Next, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in

Mycenae before heading to Olympia for dinner and overnight.

The next morning after breakfast visit Ancient Olympia. The site

was a sanctuary before the Stadium was built and the games

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took place in the sacred area called Altis. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Zeus

containing the gold-and-ivory statue of Zeus was located here. Unfortunately, only the ruins of the Temple exist

today. The Temple of Hera, the Prytaneion, and the Philippeion were also monuments standing in the sacred grove.

The famous Stadium, the largest of its day with a capacity of 45,000 spectators, is entered through a long, tunnel-

like passage, constructed in Roman times. Next, you will visit the archaeological museum which contains the great

finds of the area including: the Head of Hera; the superb statue of Hermes of Praxiteles; the helmet of Miltiades an

Athenian general during Athens' 'Gold Age'; and ornaments from the Temple of Zeus,. Enjoy a 3 course lunch before

your return to Piraeus port.

Please Note: wear comfortable walking shoes.

Day 1: (L,D) Visit of Corinth archaeological

site

Visit Mycenae site

Lunch at local restaurant in

Mycenae

Drive to Ancient Olympia

Arrive Olympia check-in at the

hotel, dinner and overnight

Day 2:(B,L ) Visit Olympia site and Museum

Lunch at local restaurant in

Ancient Olympia

Drive to Piraeus port

PIR 115-301

MYCENAE & EPIDAURUS FULL-DAY


Adult $89 $85

Child $44 $42

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Mycenae ruins

Ancient theater of Epidaurus



The greatest concentration of ancient

sites in Greece is found on the Argolis

peninsula. Along the way to Mycenae,

you will pass by the Corinth Canal. The

view from the bridge of this six-

kilometer-long canal offers a

memorable sight.

You then proceed to the ancient site of

Mycenae. The first in-depth excavations

were carried out by the German

archaeologist Schlieman in 1876 who

was obsessed with finding the grave of

King Agamemnon. His diligent work exposed the

famous Lions Gate, the entrance to the city which contains the shaft burial graves of

some ancient nobles. A short distance away is the Beehive Tomb, named because of its

unusual shape. Next, enjoy lunch at a local area restaurant before proceeding to

Epidaurus known for its stunning ancient theatre. One of the most important

sanctuaries in the ancient world, Epidaurus was dedicated to the God of Medicine,

Asklepios. The world famous Theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC, is a

marvel of harmony and acoustics and the best preserved ancient theatre in Greece.

Built in limestone, it seats 12,000 spectators attending the performances of Ancient

Greek dramas operating during the summer.

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PIR 116-301

ARTISTIC HYDRA

FULL-DAY


Adult $162 $155

Child $81 $77

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Hydra town

Donkey ride

Lunch on your own



The charm of Hydra town

certainly lies in its rich

history and beautiful

waterfront unspoiled by

motorized vehicles. After you

reach Hydra by hydrofoil,

your adventure begins as

you mount a donkey to

explore the island. As your

sure-footed steed carries

you along the narrow

winding streets, pause to look at the architecture of the ship owners’

homes that line your path. Upon reaching a high vantage point at the

church of St. Constantine, you will marvel at the breathtaking views of the entire harbor area. Inside the church, an

interesting collection of frescoes awaits. Upon your return to the port area, visit the Church of the Dormitian

containing splendid icons, chandeliers and other offerings from the wealthy seafarers of the island. It is rumored

that one of the chandeliers was stolen from Louis XIV and given to the church. During your free time at Hydra

harbor, you can stop in at one of the many waterfront cafes and restaurants to enjoy a juice, snack or a Greek

souvlaki. Don’t forget to walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Hydra with numerous unique shops before

a late afternoon hydrofoil back to Piraeus.

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Day 4: Friday, 9 October

Day 5: Saturday, 10 October

PIR 106-401

CAPE SOUNION GROUP B FULL-DAY


Adult $37 $36

Child $19 $18

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Poseidon Temple

Scenic drive along the coastal road



The Ancient Greeks certainly

knew how to choose a site

for a temple and Cape

Sounion is no exception.

The gleaming, white marble

Temple of Poseidon stands

on a craggy spur that

plunges down some 60m to

the sea below with breath-

taking views. This spot was

much favored by Lord Byron

who mentions Sounion’s marbled steep in Don Juan.

Along the way, you will enjoy splendid views of the sparkling Saronic Gulf

on the scenic coastal road that passes through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs and beaches such as,

Glyfada, Kavori, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and Lagonissi. Upon arrival in Cape Sunion you will visit Poseidon’s Temple

built in 444 BC. Today, just 15 of the original 34 Doric columns from the Temple of Poseidon are still standing.

The temple was built here during the Golden Age of Pericles’ Athens, over the relics of an older sacred building.

PIR 109-501

ANCIENT CORINTH & CANAL CROSSING FULL-DAY


Adult $62 $59

Child $31 $30

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HIGHLIGHTS

Corinth archaeological site

Canal crossing



Back in ancient times,

Corinth was one of the

richest cities as evident by

its remains, including the

huge Agora (Market

Place) and Apollo’s

Temple (6th BC century).

The systematic

excavations of the area,

initiated by the American

School of Classical

Studies in 1896, continue

today and have brought to light the agora, temples, fountains, shops,

porticoes, baths and various other monuments. The excavations also extended to the fortress on Acrocorinthos, the

prehistoric settlements, the Theatre, the Odeon, the Asklepeion, the cemeteries, the Quarter of the Potters, and

other buildings outside the main archaeological site. Next, you will navigate the famous Corinth Canal by boat. The

Canal is 4 miles long, 70 feet wide and has sloping sides reaching 170 feet. Its construction commenced in 1881,

although the idea of connecting the Ionian and Aegean seas dates back to at least Roman times.

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PIR 131-501 IMPACT: INVISIBLE TOURS FULL-DAY

Through the Volunteer4Greece organization, Semester

at Sea has connected with Diogenes, an NGO

committed to providing support to the most vulnerable

members of our society. They do this through two

primary activities: 1) Shedia street paper is a unique

publication with specific job opportunities for people

experiencing poverty, homelessness and long-term unemployment; and 2)

“Invisible Tours” is a city tour program in the center of Athens which

contains some of the most important social institutions (soup kitchens,

homeless shelters, rehabilitation programs etc). Tour guides are street

paper’s official vendors which were –or still are – homeless. Through the

tour, the guides share information about the provided services by the

institutions but also, they narrate stories about their personal experience

of living in the streets which serves to break down barriers of stigma and

promote humanity, solidarity and compassion.

The basic goal of the tours is to energize the person-guide. To create chances to support himself and to make one

more step to the social re-integration. It is also of the same importance to listen to personal stories and gain

mutual understanding. Understanding is the beginning of change.

*Half of the 6 € tour participation fee (roundtrip transportation from the ship makes up the majority of program

cost) is direct income for the guide. The rest 50% is for the street paper’s operating expenses, training, media

communication and taxes. If there is any unused balance, it will be used for the needs of the campaign “Kick Out

Poverty” and the Greek National Homeless Football Team.


Adult $45 $42

Child $45 $42

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HIGHLIGHTS

Local NGO introduction

Athens not in the guide books

Free time for lunch on your own



PIR 112-501

GREEK OLYMPIC GAMES FULL-DAY


Adult $89 $85

Child $44 $42

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HIGHLIGHTS

Marble Olympic Stadium

Performance of 4 or 5 Games at

stadium



Here is your opportunity to

participate in a fun version

of the Olympic Games

inside Panathenaic

Stadium. This stadium is a

cultural monument of

Greece and also one of the

most significant Olympic

monuments. Its rich

history is directly

connected to the Modern

Olympic Games from their

revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is the place

from where the Olympic flame is lit and begins its journey to the host city

for the winter, summer and Youth Olympic Games.

Upon arrival, the group is divided into teams each with a different name and the facilitators then explain the rules

and regulations of the activities as well as the evaluation system. During each activity the facilitators evaluate the

performance and the results are converted into points. The top three teams will be presented with medals.

Activities include: Three Leg Race; Tug of War; Funny Ski; Vortex Javelin; Egg and Spoon Relay.

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