The Glory of Greece
Exploring the Cradle of Western Civilization
Tolo Bay
October 26 - November 4, 2024 | Maximum Group Size: 15 Participants | Availability: Open
Long ago the ancient poets wrote the first epics of war and love, families and feuds, trickery and revenge, Gods and Heroes. Here, in glorious Greece, you’ll see where theatre was born, consult the oracle at Delphi, stand where Paul preached to the Corinthians, and walk under the Lion Gate at Mycenae, just as it was nearly 3,000 years ago.
The “wine-dark sea,” written about by the poets of many ages, is still here, and so are remnants of the legendary past that have given birth to so much of our language and literature. Our first stop is the small fishing village of Tolo, an ideal base from which to explore much of Classical Greece. Visits will include the theatre at Epidavros and ancient Mycenae, famous from The Iliad. We’ll cross the Gulf of Corinth, stopping in the ancient city for a visit, and travel back in time to Delphi where the most famous oracle in ancient Greece was consulted; perched on a mountainside, it is a dramatic and evocative site. In Athens, we’ll visit the Acropolis, explore the National Museum, soak up the city’s history, and sample food and nightlife in the Plaka, the old section of the city.
We’ll end our adventure with an optional extension for three nights on the island of Crete, home to the ancient Minoan civilization. We’ll visit the Palace of Knossos, home of the Minotaur, and explore the island from Zeus’ birthplace to the charming resort town of Agios Nikolaos.
Greece offers an unparalleled experience. The sun shines, the sea is warm, the food is delicious and varied, the people are friendly, and it has thousands of years of fascinating history, but don’t take our word for it, come and discover it for yourself!
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