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Program #3533RJ
15 Days | 14 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
On this odyssey through the Cycladic Islands, absorb the essence of ancient civilizations and the joys of traditional life, from grand architecture to intriguing archaeological sites. Lose yourself among the ruins, enjoy awe-inspiring vistas and participate in customs more than 2,000 years old to gain an appreciation for the heritage and culture of the Greek Islands.


Highlights

• Explore the Cycladic Islands to learn about their important role in Greek civilization.
• Participate in traditional music and dance and taste ouzo, the time-honored drink among Greeks.
• Visit the National Archeological Museum to discover many of Greece’s most important relics.

Program Notes

Due to variable ferry schedules, weather, and other local circumstances, the sequence of study sites will vary from program to program.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles per day over irregular terrain including hills and stairs many without railings.

Itinerary Summary

Arrival Athens, 2 nights; ferry to Paros, 3 nights; ferry to Santorini, 2 nights; ferry to Crete, 4 nights; overnight ferry to Athens, 1 night; Athens, 1 night; departure.

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13 nights of accommodations
32 meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 12 dinners

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