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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 , you will find many fascinating sites and stunning natural beauty away from town as well. Worth the Drive: ’s and the soaring, mountain- top monastic retreats of make an excellent trip. The deep, narrow abyss of the Canal is an awesome feat of and has a fascinating history as well -- two of the books in the Bible’s were written to the church in Corinth (I & II Corinthians). The -Olympia trip explores the site of the original Olympic Games and , best known for its prominence in mythology. Out of Town: offers a wealth of historic and natural sites such as the former of ancient Macedonia, the monumental palace and royal tombs in Aigai, and the beautiful Edessaios Falls. For stunning natural beauty, visit the area around with Lake Pamvotida, the Caves and the best hiking spot in Greece -- Vikos Gorge.

Highlights: Art and : Nature & Outdoors: Day 1: PIR 100-101 Athens & Day 2: PIR 302-201 Ionnina & Vikos Gorge Day 1: PIR 110-101 Athens, New with Day 2: PIR 301-201 Macedonia: & lunch & free time in Cultural highlights: Active & Fun: Day 2: PIR Delphi & Meteora Day 1: PIR 114-102 iQuest Athens Day 2: PIR 203-201 & Day 5: PIR 112-501 Greek Olympic Games Day 3: PIR 202-301 Argolis & Olympia

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

Athens is renowned as STANDARD PRICE Early Booking one of the greatest cities of the ancient Adult $40 $38 world and the Child $28 $19 birthplace of western TIME . After a Date Time scenic drive through the Depart October 6 0900 picturesque marinas of Zea and Microlimano in Return October 6 1230 the area, you HIGHLIGHTS will head to the center  Acropolis Archaeological site of Athens. Along the  Old stadium way, you will see some MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 of the most important MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80 sites of Athens such as Constitution Square, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the of 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 , the Temple of Apteros Niki, the Erectheum and the architectural triumph of the .

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PIR 114-102 IQUEST ATHENS HALF-DAY

Athens Quest is a unique STANDARD PRICE Early Booking way to discover some of the most exciting and Adult $93 $89 historical sites of the city. Child $47 $45 Participants are divided TIME into teams of 10 and Date Time equipped with iPads® and Depart October 6 0830 a custom app for an experience that has them Return October 6 1300 exploring the area, HIGHLIGHTS completing challenges  Old district of Athens and playing games as they  Plaka compete to outscore the  Acropolis area. other teams. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 30 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 200 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 , Silver and Bronze medals.

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

Become acquainted with the highlights of Athens stopping first at the STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Olympic Stadium, a nineteenth-century reconstruction on Roman Adult $62 $59 foundations, in which the modern revival of the Olympic Games took Child $31 $30 place back in 1896. After you pass by some of the most important sites of TIME Athens including Constitution Square and the Monument of Date Time the Unknown Soldier, you will arrive at Acropolis Hill with its Depart October 6 0900 spectacular view of the Parthenon and the glorious monuments on the Return October 6 1500 Acropolis. Next, you will visit the New Acropolis Museum, an HIGHLIGHTS archaeological museum focused on findings from the .  New Acropolis Museum The museum was built to house every artifact covering a large period of  Plaka old district of Athens  Traditional Greek lunch time, from the Greek to Roman times and . MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 120

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.

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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

Delphi, home of the Oracle of STANDARD PRICE Early Booking , is located on the slopes of Mount Parnassos and at a Adult $219 $209 height of 700 meters it was Child $110 $105 once believed to be the center TIME of the earth. Meteora, Date Time meaning “suspended in the Depart October 7 0800 air” is second only to as being the largest and Return October 8 1830 most important Eastern HIGHLIGHTS Orthodox  Delphi Archaeological site and complexes. Museum  Meteora 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 MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 area inside the Temple, is considered to be place where the High Priestess Pythia MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 22 sat on a tripod and delivered the . 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 Day 1: (L,D) Day 2: (B,L)  Visit Delphi archeeological site and museum  Depart for Meteora  Lunch at local restuarant  Visit of 2 Monasteries  Drive to Kalambaka  Return to Kalambaka  Hotel check-in dinner and overnight in Kalambaka  Lunch at local restaurant  Drive back to Piraeus 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.

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

Mystras, the wonder of , is a STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Middle Age city plastered against Adult $249 $237 the slopes of a mountain outside Child $124 $118 . So much of the city has TIME remained unharmed by time that wandering along the cobblestone Date Time streets, between churches and Depart October 7 0800 noblemen’s houses, you have the Return October 8 1900 feeling that you re-living a part of HIGHLIGHTS Byzantine Hellenism.  Medieval City of Mystras Monemvasia, often referred to as  Statue of Leonidas the “ of Greece”, is a  Fortified town of Monemvasia unique, fortified medieval town MINIMUM REGISTRATION:20 built on a reddish-brown rock and MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45 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 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 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) Day2: (B,L)  Arrive Sparta– visit statue of Leonidas  Breakfast at the hotel  Lunch at local restaurant  Drive to Monemvasia  Visit Mystras  Guided walking tour of the fortified city of Monemvasia  Drive to Sparti  Lunch at local restaurant  Check in at the hotel, dinner, overnight  Drive to Piraeus port

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

Ioannina, the capital of situated STANDARD PRICE Early Booking on Lake Pamvotida, is a multi-cultural area dominated by Christian, Islamic and Adult $429 $409 Jewish influences. It is also an area Child $215 $205 surrounded by natural beauty including TIME the 900 meter deep Vikos Gorge, one of Date Time the most popular hiking spots in Greece. Depart October 7 0800

From Piraeus, you will pass by the Return October 9 2000 Corinth Canal with a view from the bridge HIGHLIGHTS of this six-kilometer long canal. Your next  Ioannina lake, the castle and the islet stop will be near the town of for of the lake lunch. You will arrive at Ioannina town in  Perama caves and Vikos gorge the early afternoon for hotel check in.  Archaeological museum of Ioannina Next, you will enjoy a walk along the and Dodoni ancient theatre beautiful lakeside setting visiting the  Moderate-strenuous program castle of Ioannina and the Island of Ali MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 Pasa. Dinner will be at the hotel with the MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45 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 . Exhibits cover a wide time span from the first appearance of humans in Epirus during the Lower Paleolithic, 250,000 years ago, to 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 , 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 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) Day 2: (B,L,D) Day 3: (B,L)  Lunch stop near Arta town  Drive to Monodendri village  Visit Ioannina Archaeological museum  Arrive Ioannina (check in at the hotel)  Hike at Vikos gorge  Drive to Dodoni theater  Visit the lake of Ioannina and the  Lunch at local restaurant  Visit Dodoni Theater castle  Visit the cave of Perama  Drive to Arta  Dinner and overnight at hotel  Lunch at local restaurant near Arta  Dinner at the hotel-overnight  Evening at leisure  Drive back to Piraeuas and the ship  Evening at leisure

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

The historic area of Macedonia STANDARD PRICE Early Booking (note: you will NOT enter the actual country of Macedonia) in Adult $499 $475 the southern Balkans was Child $249 $238 divided among Greece, Serbia, TIME and by the Date Time Treaty of Bucharest at the end Depart October 7 0800 of the , with Greece obtaining the largest Return October 9 2000 portion. You will visit the area HIGHLIGHTS around Thessaloniki, the  Mt Olympus and hike at Enipeas gorge second largest city in Greece,  Pella Archaeological site & museum and also hike on Mount  Edessa waterfalls. Olympus. Begin with a 5 hour  Thessaloniki highlights with drive to Litohoron village at the footsteps of Mt Olympus. After lunch at local Archaeological museum restaurant, you will hike about 2 hours in Enipeas gorge on Mt Olympus. Upon  Aigai 1st capital of Macedonia returning to Litohoron village, board your coach for a 75 minute drive to MINIMUM REGISTRATION:20 Thessaloniki where you will check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure with dinner MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45 provided at the hotel.

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

Day 1: (L,D) Day 2: (B, L,,D) Day 3: (B,L,)  Arrive at Litohoron  Visit Pella Archaeological site &  Visit archaeological museum of  lunch at local restaurant Musem Thessaloniki  Hike at Enipeas gorge at Mt Olympus  Drive to Edessa and visit waterfalls  Visit Vergina site and the treasures of  Drive to Thessaloniki  Lunch at local restaurant King Phillip the 2nd father of Alexander  Check-in at hotel –dinner – overnight  Dinner and overnight at hotel The Great  Evening at leisure  Evening at leisure  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 Please Note: the order of the sites may vary depending on museum opening and closing times.

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

Visit the famous Tomb of STANDARD PRICE Early Booking the Athenians that covered Adult $54 $52 192 dead following the Child $27 $26 victory against the Persians TIME in 490 BC. Located in the Date Time archaeological site of Depart October 7 0930 Marathon, it is an incredibly Return October 7 1300 beautiful spot and is also a HIGHLIGHTS point along the classic  Marathon Tomb Marathon route that ends  Kokkotos Estate at the Panathenaic marble stadium. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80 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 GROUP A HALF-DAY

The Ancient Greeks STANDARD PRICE Early Booking certainly knew how to Adult $37 $36 choose a site for a Child $19 $18 temple and Cape TIME Sounion is no exception. The gleaming, white Date Time marble Temple of Depart October 7 1400 stands on a Return October 7 1800 craggy spur that plunges HIGHLIGHTS down some 60m to the  Poseidon Temple sea below with breath-  Scenic drive along the coastal road taking views. This spot MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 was much favored by MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60 Lord Byron who mentions Sounion’s marbled steep in Don Juan.

Along the way, you will enjoy splendid views of the sparkling on the scenic coastal road that passes through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs and beaches such as, , Kavori, , 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 from the Temple of Poseidon are still standing. The temple was built here during the Golden Age of ’ 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 STANDARD PRICE Early Booking in social street work in Athens for more than two years. Adult $40 $37 Participants will have the opportunity to go alongside Child $40 $37 locally trained volunteers and learn how they operate to engage and introduce people on the street to TIME available resources and services: Date Time Depart October 6 1000 Return October 6 1700  Introduction to EMFASIS foundation and team leaders HIGHLIGHTS  Division of Semester at Sea into delegation teams  Local NGO introduction  Rotation of teams for different missions  Street teams  Recapture of all activities and observations  Lunch preparation & service  Prepare and serve lunch at a local partner organization MINIMUM REGISTRATION:15 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20

Day 3: Thursday, 8 October

PIR 202-301 ARGOLIS & OLYMPIA 2DAYS/1NIGHT

The Argolis Peninsula, separating the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs, contains STANDARD PRICE Early Booking some of the most important Greek archaeological sites including the Adult $278 $265 of Mycenae. Ancient Olympia is the site of the first Olympiad held Child $139 $133 in 776 B.C. in honor of Zeus. Its setting, in the middle of a fertile valley TIME flanked by the Alphios and Kladhios rivers, could not be more idyllic. Date Time Depart October 8 0800 Before visiting Mycenae, you will first stop by Corinth Canal and the Return October 9 1830 ancient Corinth archaeological site. Back in ancient times, Corinth was HIGHLIGHTS one of the richest cities as evident by its remains, including the huge  Corinth & Mycenae archaeological sites (Market Place) and Apollo’s Temple (6th BC century). After visiting  Archaeological site and Museum of Ancient Olympia Corinth, you will proceed to Mycenae, the mighty citadel of . MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 A German archaeologist Heinrich Scliemann discovered Mycenae in MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 22 1874, driven by his belief in a factual basis to ’s epic the . 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 of Agamemnon, known as the “Treasury of ”. 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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Please Note: wear comfortable walking shoes.

Day 1: (L,D) Day 2:(B,L )  Visit of Corinth archaeological  Visit Olympia site and Museum site  Lunch at local restaurant in  Visit Mycenae site Ancient Olympia  Lunch at local restaurant in  Drive to Piraeus port Mycenae  Drive to Ancient Olympia  Arrive Olympia check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight

PIR 115-301 MYCENAE & FULL-DAY

The greatest concentration of ancient STANDARD PRICE Early Booking sites in Greece is found on the Argolis Adult $89 $85 peninsula. Along the way to Mycenae, Child $44 $42 you will pass by the Corinth Canal. The TIME view from the bridge of this six- Date Time kilometer-long canal offers a Depart October 8 0830 memorable sight. Return October 8 1700 HIGHLIGHTS You then proceed to the ancient site of  Mycenae ruins Mycenae. The first in-depth excavations  Ancient theater of Epidaurus were carried out by the German MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 archaeologist Schlieman in 1876 who MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 200 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 FULL-DAY

The charm of Hydra town STANDARD PRICE Early Booking certainly lies in its rich Adult $162 $155 history and beautiful Child $81 $77 waterfront unspoiled by TIME motorized vehicles. After you Date Time reach Hydra by hydrofoil, Depart October 8 0730 your adventure begins as Return October 8 1900 you mount a donkey to HIGHLIGHTS explore the island. As your  Hydra town sure-footed steed carries  Donkey ride  Lunch on your own you along the narrow MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 winding streets, pause to look at the architecture of the ship owners’ MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 35 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

PIR 106-401 CAPE SOUNION GROUP B FULL-DAY

The Ancient Greeks certainly STANDARD PRICE Early Booking knew how to choose a site Adult $37 $36 for a temple and Cape Child $19 $18 Sounion is no exception. TIME The gleaming, white marble Temple of Poseidon stands Date Time on a craggy spur that Depart October 9 1400 plunges down some 60m to Return October 9 1800 the sea below with breath- HIGHLIGHTS taking views. This spot was  Poseidon Temple much favored by Lord Byron  Scenic drive along the coastal road who mentions Sounion’s marbled steep in Don Juan. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60 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.

Day 5: Saturday, 10 October

PIR 109-501 ANCIENT CORINTH & CANAL CROSSING FULL-DAY

Back in ancient times, STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Corinth was one of the Adult $62 $59 richest cities as evident by Child $31 $30 its remains, including the TIME huge Agora (Market Date Time Place) and Apollo’s Depart October 10 0830 Temple (6th BC century). Return October 10 1330 The systematic HIGHLIGHTS excavations of the area,  Corinth archaeological site initiated by the American  Canal crossing School of Classical MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80 Studies in 1896, continue today and have brought to light the agora, , fountains, shops, porticoes, baths and various other monuments. The excavations also extended to the fortress on Acrocorinthos, the prehistoric settlements, the Theatre, the , 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 112-501 GREEK OLYMPIC GAMES FULL-DAY

Here is your opportunity to STANDARD PRICE Early Booking participate in a fun version Adult $89 $85 of the Olympic Games Child $44 $42 inside Panathenaic TIME Stadium. This stadium is a cultural monument of Date Time Greece and also one of the Depart October 10 0830 most significant Olympic Return October 10 1200 monuments. Its rich HIGHLIGHTS history is directly  Marble Olympic Stadium connected to the Modern  Performance of 4 or 5 Games at Olympic Games from their stadium revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is the place MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 30 from where the Olympic flame is lit and begins its journey to the host city MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 200 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.

PIR 131-501 IMPACT: INVISIBLE TOURS FULL-DAY

Through the Volunteer4Greece organization, Semester STANDARD PRICE Early Booking at Sea has connected with , an NGO Adult $45 $42 committed to providing support to the most vulnerable Child $45 $42 members of our society. They do this through two primary activities: 1) Shedia street paper is a unique TIME publication with specific job opportunities for people Date Time experiencing poverty, homelessness and long-term unemployment; and 2) Depart October 10 1000 “Invisible Tours” is a city tour program in the center of Athens which Return October 10 1400 contains some of the most important social institutions (soup kitchens, HIGHLIGHTS homeless shelters, rehabilitation programs etc). Tour guides are street  Local NGO introduction paper’s official vendors which were –or still are – homeless. Through the  Athens not in the guide books tour, the guides share information about the provided services by the  Free time for lunch on your own institutions but also, they narrate stories about their personal experience  of living in the streets which serves to break down barriers of stigma and MINIMUM REGISTRATION:15 promote humanity, solidarity and compassion. MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20

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.

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