This 11-day study tour will introduce students to the fascinating, brilliant world of ancient Greece, "the cradle of Western civilization."   Upon arriving in Athens, students will transfer by coach to the picturesque seaside village of Napflion, where they will visit the stunning remains of Mycenaean civilization—Agamemnon's stronghold at Mycenae, Theseus's fortress at Tiryns, and the stunning theater of Epidaurus.  Then the group travels to the world of Classical Greece, via Corinth and through the mountains to Delphi, home of the oracle of Apollo—sites here include the Sanctuary of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo and the Theatre of Dionysus.  Concluding the program in Athens, students will visit important classical sites such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis, the National Archeological Museum, the Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art (both of which hold the world’s most outstanding collections) and the Pláka, Sýntagma Square and Monastiráki.   A day-trip to the lovely, car-free island of Hydra will let students explore this Athenian getaway spot and artists’ colony.

Monday, Dec. 29: 

Arrive Munich.  Depart Munich for Athens. Arrive at 12:15.  Transfer to Nafplion (via Corinth).  After hotel check-in, walkabout and orientation.  Dinner with group. 
 

Tuesday, Dec. 30: 

8:30 am, leave hotel for visit to Mycenae and Tiryns.  Afternoon: Explore Nafplion.
 

Wednesday, Dec. 31:

8:00 am, leave hotel for visit to the Theatre of Epidarus.  Afternoon: the Venetian Fortress.
 

Thursday, Jan. 1: 

9:30 am -- leave hotel with luggage for coach transfer Delphi.  After hotel check-in, walkabout and orientation.  
 

Friday, Jan. 2: 

8:45 am, leave hotel for visit to the Sanctuary of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Stadium, and the Tholos of Athena and visit to Delphi Museum.
 

Saturday, Jan. 3:

9:00 am – leave hotel with luggage for coach transfer to Athens.  After hotel check-in, walkabout and orientation.  Plakka, the Agora.
 

Sunday, Jan. 4: 

8:45 am, leave hotel for visit the Theatre of Dionysus, the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Acropolis Museum. 
 

Monday, Jan 5: 

8:45 am, leave hotel for visit to the National Archeological Museum.  Afternoon: Explore Athens.  
 

Tuesday, Jan. 6: 

Day trip to Hydra.  (Or Byzantine Museum, Cycladic Museum, etc.)
 

Wednesday, Jan. 7: 

Athens: 4:00 AM SHARP!  Leave hotel with luggage for coach transfer (Panos Travel) to Athens airport.