For millennia humans have been sailing the Aegean. Archaeological discoveries have brought to light lost towns, like Acrotiri on Thera destroy in the eruption of the heart of the island. The remains of shipwrecks have been discovered beneath the sea, documenting the goods being traded. The ancients Greeks and Romans in their myths created stories that describe some of these voyages. Three of the most famous heroes to sail these waters were Odysseus, on his way home from Troy, Jason, as he sought the Golden Fleece, and Aeneas, on his way to found Rome. This study tour will help to bring alive the adventures of these heroes as we in our own voyage sail from island to island.
Itinerary:
July 15: Afternoon: Tour of Acropolis:
Welcome dinner: Athens (D)
July 16: Agora and National Museum
Athens (B)
July 17: Transfer to Piraeus and board vessel
Sail to Syros: This is one of the less discovered isllands. The main town, Ermoupolis, is an unspoiled neo-classical gem, with a theater which is a mini replica of La Scala.
overnight at Syros (BL/D)
July 18:
Sail for Mycanus,
Visit Delos, the birthplace of the god Apollo, on the way. The island was sacred to the god and remians date from the Archaiac period to
Roman period. Next walk the streets of the town of Mycanus
Overnight Mycanus (BD)
July 19
Sail to Naxos,
In the afternoon visit ancient sites, museum, and marble quarry with the unfinished Greek koros.
Overnight Naxos (BD)
July 20: Sail to Paros/Antiparos
Overnight Paros (BD)
July 21: Transfer to ferryboat to Thera
Visit Acrotiri, Bronze Age town like Pompeii
(B)
July 22:Take ferryboat to Crete
Arrive in Crete, transfer to hotel
Visit sites of Tylissos and Knossos
Crete (B)
July 23: Visit Gortyon and Phaestus
Crete (B)
July 24: Visit Malia
Afternoon flight to Athens
Athens (B)
July 25: Visit Cycladic Museum
Afternoon free,
Farewell dinner
Athens (BD)
July 26: Check out and depart for USA
Price: $3,560
· Supplementary fee for single accommodations in hotels: $475.
· Single accommodation on the yacht is subject to availability, and the supplementary cost is $1,250.
Space is limited and it is a first come serve basis.