Introduction
The Summer Program Abroad in Greece is designed to give students, teaching
professionals, or just life-long learners the opportunity to visit the actual
historic sites that have shaped the course of Western Civilization.
On site lectures and guided tours are led by by Columbus State professors with
years of experience.
Readings for the course are coordinated with the itinerary to enhance the
learning experience. Participants will discuss the philosophy of Plato on the
site of the Academy, read Homer at the citadel of Mycenae, the seat of
Agamemnon's power, examine the nature of Greek myths in Olympia,
and explore Greek religion on the Acropolis and in the ancient sanctuaries of
Delphi and Delos.
Schedule permitting, participants may also attend a live performance of
Greek tragedy in the ancient theater in Epidaurus. Additionally,
participants will get a first hand look at the science of archaeology at working
excavation sites and visit various museums. Any one
may participate. While the trip is offered as part of a course on ancient Greek
civilization, participants need not enroll in the course. Only students seeking
college credit must enroll in the course. teaching professions may apply for
CEUs without paying for college credit. See the detailed itinerary below.
Itinerary
For a photo tour of
last year's group trip click here (PowerPoint)
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June 8 |
Depart Columbus |
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June 9 |
Arrive in Athens |
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June 9-11 |
Two nights at Astor Hotel; 4-star near Syntagma and Plaka Hotel Astor |
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June 10 |
Visit Acropolis |
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June 11 |
Visit National Archaeological Museum and then afternoon drive to Delphi. |
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June 11-16 |
Classical Tour of Greece as described below. |
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June 11-12 |
One night at Hotel Arion; Dinner at the hotel |
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June 12 |
Tour the site of Delphi including the Temple, the Theatre and the Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon departure for Olympia. Short stops at Trikoupi Bridge and Patra with a visit to the Cathedral of St. Andrew. |
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June 12-13 |
One night at Olympic Village Hotel. Dinner at the hotel |
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June 13 |
Tour the site of Olympia. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon departure for Sparta. |
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June 13-14 |
One night at Menelaion Hotel; Dinner at the hotel |
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June 14 |
Visit Mystras - Lunch and afternoon departure for Nafplion |
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June 14-15 |
1 night at King Minos Hotel. Dinner at the hotel |
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June 15 |
Visit Mycenae and Epidaurus - Lunch and dinner |
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June 15-16 |
1 night at Kalamaki Beach Hotel. Dinner at the hotel |
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June 16 |
Morning drive to Piraeus to take the mid-day ferry to Mykonos. Arrival Transfer in Mykonos, from port to hotel. |
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June 16-18 |
2 nights at K-Hotels; |
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June 17 |
Visit Delos |
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June 18 |
Transfer to Mykonos Port - Ferry to Santorini. Arrival Transfer in Santorini, from port to hotel. |
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June 18-20 |
Two nights at Astir Thira Hotel. |
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June 19 |
Visit Archaeological Museum in Fira and Akrotiri |
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June 20 |
Transfer to Santorini Port - Ferry to Heraklion, Crete. Arrival transfer in Heraklion, from port to hotel. |
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June 20-22 |
Two nights at Olympic Hotel |
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June 21 |
Visit Knossos |
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Jun 22 |
Drive from Heraklion to Chania. Stop in Rethymno. |
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Jun 22-23 |
1 night at Kriti Hotel in Chania. |
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Jun 23 |
Transfer to Chania Airport to take a morning flight to Athens which will connect you with the International flight to the United States. |
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Autumn Quarter Registration by December 15, 2006
December 15, 2006 Deposit $200.00
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Triple Room |
$3425.00 |
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Double Room |
$3625.00 |
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Single Room |
$3825.00 |
Winter Quarter Registration by March 2, 2007
March 02, 2007 Deposit $300.00
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Triple Room |
$3525.00 |
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Double Room |
$3725.00 |
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Single Room |
$3925.00 |
Spring Quarter Registration by April 13, 2007
April 13, 2007 Deposit $400.00
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Triple Room |
$3625.00 |
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Double Room |
$3825.00 |
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Single Room |
$4025.00 |
All final payments must be made by May 4, 2007
This price includes:
Round Trip airfare on Olympia Airlines
All ground transportation
Ferry tickets, airfare from Crete
Entrance fees to all sites visited per your itinerary
Private bus and tour guide
Contact
For registration and payments contact
For registration information please contact Dr. Sandy Drakatos at kdrakato@cscc.edu or call 287-2484
