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Athens and the Greek Isles GlobetrottersGASTON A Publication of Gaston College Study Tours Spring 2018 Athens and the Greek Isles The roots of modern Western Civilization lie on the hundreds of rocky islands that dot the Aegean Sea and on the rugged, Inside… mountainous mainland of Hellas (Greece). The earliest civilization that we call “Greek” began on the Island of Crete Athens & the Greek Isles 1 in the midst of the wine-dark Mediterranean Sea around 2500 BCE. People from Egypt, the Middle East, and to the west Itinerary Overview 2 settled on this rocky island and began a brilliant “Minoan” Tour Details 2-4 civilization that would span about 1,000 years. From the early Greeks we inherited such important things as a belief in Tour Package 5 democracy, equality under the law, and even trial by jury. The Reservations 6 Greeks are also responsible for introducing many literary forms and were pioneers in many fields such as physics, philosophy, logic, history, geometry, the theater, and biology. Created & Edited by Bob Blanton Design & Layout by Debbie Bowen (continued on page 2) www.gaston.edu Itinerary Athens and the Greek Isles May 14-23, 2018 Overview Join us in May, 2018, for an exciting 10-day tour of the Greek capital Day 1 - city Athens and three of the most beautiful Greek Isles: Mykonos, Monday, May 14 Crete, and Santorini. We will have the opportunity to sample Flight to Athens traditional Greek food and beverages, enjoy Greek music and folk dancing, and travel across the spectacular Aegean Sea from one Day 2 - island to another on our itinerary. This Gaston College Tour promises Tuesday, May 15 to be an educational opportunity of a lifetime, even for those of us Arrive Athens – Walking Tour who have visited the Greek World in the past. Day 3 - Wednesday, May 16 Athens City Tour Day 4 - Thursday, May 17 Athens – Ancient Agora & National Archaeological Museum Santorini Day 5 - DAY 1 market with great views to the Friday, May 18 Monday, May 14 Acropolis and the Temple Athens to Mykonos Flight to Athens of Hephaestus (the best Day 6 - • Depart Charlotte on your preserved ancient temple). Saturday, May 19 overnight flight to Athens. • We will conclude at a local Mykonos to Santorini restaurant for our welcome DAY 2 dinner in Thisio. Tuesday, May 15 Day 7 - • Return transfer to our hotel for Arrive Athens – Walking Tour Sunday, May 20 overnight. • Arrival at the Athens airport. Your Villages and Wines of Santorini Skyline of Athens with Moanstiraki Square guide will greet you on arrival Day 8 - and you transfer to your hotel. Sunday, May 21 • In the afternoon, we will gather Santorini to Heraklion and drive to the center for our first orientation walk in the Day 9 - beautiful area of Plaka. Monday, May 22 • Starting from Syntagma Knossos Palace - Flight to Athens Square, we will explore the picturesque streets of Plaka Day 10 - with the neoclassical buildings DAY 3 Tuesday, May 23 and the numerous little shops Wednesday, May 16 Flight from Athens to Charlotte and taverns. The way will lead Athens City Tour us to the famous Tower of the • This morning is dedicated to Winds, and before we know exploring the city of Athens. We it we will be bargaining for our begin with a panoramic tour to little souvenirs in the busy flea- the most important monuments market in Monastiraki. and landmarks of the city • We will continue our walk along including the Panathinaikon Adrianou street right next to the ancient Greek and Roman (continued on page 3) 2 Gaston College Study Tours (continued from Page 2) Athens and the Greek Isles Temple of Athena Nike Museum, the largest and most famous sandy beaches. comprehensive museum in • Early in the afternoon, we will Greece, housing findings from be transferred to the port of all over country and from various Mykonos, for the local high- periods of antiquity. speed ferry to Santorini. • The remainder of the day is at • Arrival in Santorini, welcome leisure. assistance and transfer to our hotel. DAY 5 • You may take your first walks to Friday, May 18 Fira this evening to explore the Athens to Mykonos little streets with the stunning stadium, the Zappeion, the • We have an early breakfast this views to the volcano while temple of Olympian Zeus, morning and transfer to the port enjoying a drink in one of the Hadrian’s Arch, Syntagma of Piraeus to catch the local numerous cafes and bars. square, the Parliament, ferry to Mykonos. • Overnight in Santorini. the Tomb of the Unknown • Arrival at the famous island of the Soldier, Schliemann’s House, international “jetset”, welcome Pyrogos Church the Academy, the University, assistance, and transfer to our the National Library, and the hotel. Old Parliament. • Rest of the day at leisure. • Next we head for our guided • Make sure to explore the bustling visit to the Acropolis, including Chora (Mykonos town), with the Propylae, the Temple of the maze of the narrow cobble- Athena Nike, the Parthenon, stone streets, the numerous little and the Erechtheion. shops, and the white-washed • Later, we continue on foot houses. DAY 7 along Dionysiou Aeropagitou • Explore Mando square, take Sunday, May 20 Street, to the Museum of your photos at the famous Villages and Wines of Santorini Acropolis, voted one of the best windmills, and enjoy your drinks • Today we will have a relaxing museums in the world. at the sea-front “Little Venice”. morning. • After our guided visit we will be The nights in Mykonos are • Early in the afternoon, we will free to explore more of Athens endless and famous throughout gather to explore the beauties on our own. the world. of this unique island. Mykonos Town • We will first head to the southeast DAY 4 side of the island where most of Thursday, May 17 the unique black-sanded beaches Athens – Ancient Agora & are located. National Archaeological • We will see Perivolos and Museum Kamari and then we will • After our breakfast, we will continue toward the inland transfer by private vehicle to the villages. Thisio area. • First stop will be at Megalochori, • This time we will explore the the unique traditional Cycladic ancient Greek and Roman DAY 6 village. markets including the Stoa of Saturday, May 19 • We will walk and explore the Attalos. Mykonos to Santorini village and then we will continue • In the afternoon we will board • Your morning will be at leisure to Pyrgos with its castle, the our coach again for a transfer to to explore more of this unique the National Archaeological island, and why not try one of its (continued on page 4) www.gaston.edu 3 (continued from Page 3) Athens and the Greek Isles cobble-stone streets, and Knossos, Crete Museum with unique findings the white-washed houses. from the area. • Climbing further high we • We will then continue on will reach the monastery foot to explore the town with of Profitis Ilias, at the the Freedom Square, the highest point of the island, pedestrianized streets, the with astonishing views. Morozini Fountain (with its • Our tour continues to a lions), the Basilica of St. Mark, local winery, where we the Venetian Loggia and the will have the opportunity Church of St. Titus. to learn all about the • You will also have some free Santorinian wines and transferred to the port of time to explore the local market taste some of them while gazing Santorini, for the high-speed with various little shops offering the fantastic view to the volcano. ferry to Crete. unique local products. • We will then head to the northern • Arrival at Heraklion port, • Later in the afternoon, we gather most tip of the island. Here is welcome assistance and transfer again and transfer to the airport located the most famous village to your hotel in Heraklion for for a short flight to Athens. of the island, the spectacular the evening. • Arrival and transfer to our hotel Oia. Built at the edge of the for overnight. caldera, with the best views to DAY 9 • After our return to Athens, the volcano, the little islets and Monday, May 22 we will celebrate the end of the Caldera, offers the most Knossos Palace - Flight to our exciting tour with a gala impressive images that will Athens Farewell Dinner at a local remain in your memories forever. • The day is dedicated to exploring restaurant in the Plaka, with a • We will take a walk to explore the Minoan civilizations. wonderful view of the Athenian this unique village and find the • After our breakfast, we will Acropolis in the background. perfect spot to watch the most check-out from our hotel, and famous sunset of the Aegean travel some 4000 years in the DAY 10 (weather permitting). past, as we arrive at the Palace Tuesday, May 23 • Return drive to our hotel for the of Knossos. We will learn all Flight from Athens to Charlotte evening about the mythical – half man, • Our magnificent journey to half bull – Minotaur, labyrinth Greece comes to its end today Old harbor of Heraklion where he was hidden, and how with a transfer to the airport at he was slain by Theseus. the indicated time, for our return • We will visit the Palace, see flight back home arriving back in the throne room, the royal Charlotte later this evening. apartments and the central courtyard, and learn about the early Streets of Plaka Minoan civilization at the famous site unearthed by Sir DAY 8 Arthur Evans. Sunday, May 21 • Later, we will Santorini to Heraklion drive back to • The morning will be at leisure Heraklion town for you to explore more of this for our guided visit unique island.
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