I like to spend much of the day exploring. Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full. Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group.
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Jewels of the Aegean: Discover the History of the Greek Islands
Program No. 24908RJ
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Jewels of the Aegean: Discover the History of the Greek Islands
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At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Athens
Program Concludes
Athens
Meals
25 (
9B, 8L, 8D
)
Activity Level
From
6,899The Aegean Sea is a shimmering canvas dotted with historical and cultural gems. From the iconic beauty of Santorini and Crete to the serene, lesser-known wonders of Karpathos and Tinos, you can experience it all on this incredible learning adventure. Your journey begins in Athens where you'll spend enriching days exploring the Byzantine museum's treasures and standing in awe at the Temple of Poseidon. Then, step aboard your comfortable ship for an exploration through centuries of history, uncovering the secrets of the past — from the ancient Bronze Age architecture of Knossos (Europe's oldest city) to Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates and the breathtaking whitewashed villages perched along Santorini's dramatic rim. Throughout your journey, local experts will bring each island's stories to life, painting a vivid picture. Find yourself in this immersive journey into the heart of the Aegean's timeless allure.
Best of all, you'll...
- Spend two nights in Athens, where you’ll visit the Byzantine and Christian Museum and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore independently.
- Visit the St. John Monastery and Grotto on Patmos, the place where St. John received visions that were recorded in the Book of Revelation.
- Stop at the island of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Antonis Zaglakoutis
Antonis Zaglakoutis is an Athenian. His studies in Greece and abroad turned traveling into a career. For 40 years, he has been introducing visitors to his homeland as a licensed guide, lecturer, and exploration leader: seeing it always as a fascinating learning experience, doing it always with unspoiled enthusiasm. In parallel, he has also worked on cultural and educational programs and projects in Greece as well as Italy and the Middle East. Antonis is fluent in English, French, and Italian.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Antonis Zaglakoutis
Antonis Zaglakoutis is an Athenian. His studies in Greece and abroad turned traveling into a career. For 40 years, he has been introducing visitors to his homeland as a licensed guide, lecturer, and exploration leader: seeing it always as a fascinating learning experience, doing it always with unspoiled enthusiasm. In parallel, he has also worked on cultural and educational programs and projects in Greece as well as Italy and the Middle East. Antonis is fluent in English, French, and Italian.
Myrto Siori
Myrto Siori has been working as an exploration leader for English speaking guests coming from different parts of the world for the past 42 years. In addition to Road Scholar, she has worked for TWA Gateway Vacations, Vantage, Viking, Noble Caledonia, and more. Her passion is to introduce visitors to a country's culture, way of life, food, customs, and traditions which she hopes to share with you.
Harry Hammett
Harry Hammett is a videographer and photographer with a deep passion for visual storytelling. His enthusiasm for videography traces back to his early youth, when at the age of eight he began making short films on holiday with his first iPod. This passion has developed over the years into a full-time career as a professional videographer and photographer. An avid sports fan, Harry's interests lie in rugby and the ocean, where he surfs regularly.
Thanasis Tektonidis
Thanasis Tektonidis grew up with the Mediterranean diet long before he studied it. Trained in Athens, Stockholm, and Oxford, he is now a senior research fellow at Queen's University Belfast and an associate lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, where he researches how the way we eat shapes heart health, aging, and the planet. A Greek-registered dietitian and nutritionist, he has spent my career asking which parts of the traditional Greek table genuinely keep people well, and which are simply good stories.
Dionysia Sklavounakou
Dionysia Sklavounakou is a proud Greek native with over 50 years of experience as a qualified travel leader. Although she began her working career as a journalist, delving into the worlds of religion and paganism, Dionysia now enjoys nothing more than sharing her love and passion for Greek history, traditions, and folklore with visitors from around the globe. Outside of her work, Dionysia can often be found tending to her rather demanding feline friend who, having been found at the Mycenae Archaeological Site, appears to have spent at least one of his nine lives as a Mycenean prince, rubbing shoulders with legendary figures such as Zeus and Agamemnon.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
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- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
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