Greece: Exploring the Cradle of Western Civilization
October 16 – 25
Enjoy the sun and sea while exploring this country’s thousands of years of fascinating history.
On your visit to glorious Greece, you’ll see where theater was born, stand where Paul preached to the Corinthians, walk under the legendary Lion Gate, and sail Homer’s “wine-dark sea.”
Your first stop is the small fishing village of Tolo, an ideal base from which to explore. Visits will include the theater at Epidavros as well as ancient Mycenae. Mycenae was first excavated in 1876 and was the home of Agamemnon, of Trojan War fame. His Lion Gate is still there, just as Homer described it in The Iliad. Crossing the Gulf of Corinth, you will explore Delphi, 
where the mythic oracle was consulted. In Athens, visit the Acropolis, explore the National Museum, and sample food and nightlife in the Plaka, the old section of the city.
Your adventure ends with an optional extension for three nights on the island of Crete, home to the ancient Minoan civilization. Visit the Palace of Knossos and explore the island from the charming resort town of Agios Nikolaos to the legendary birthplace of Zeus.
Price: from $3,980 per person, double occupancy