Greece/Turkey
The Greek Isles & Ephesus — A Small Ship Voyage
Program No. 25368RJ
Sail through history and culture on this Floating Campus voyage, exploring Athens, the Greek Isles, and Ephesus while uncovering ancient wonders and hidden local gems.
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11 days
10 nights
25 meals
9B 8L 8D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
5
Naxos, Highlights
At Sea
6
Kusadasi, Ephesus
At Sea
11
Athens, Program Concludes
Athens
At a Glance
Uncover the wonders of ancient Greece and Turkey on this exclusive Road Scholar Floating Campus voyage. Beginning in Athens, climb the iconic Acropolis with an expert, standing where ancient philosophers once walked. Then set sail to explore the hidden treasures of the Greek Islands. On Naxos, savor Kitron, a rare liqueur made from the island’s citron trees. On Milos, discover a Roman amphitheater with sweeping Aegean views. Explore Ephesus, the jewel of Greek-Roman cities and walk the same streets as Cleopatra and Mark Antony. From Santorini’s volcanic landscapes to the healing grounds of Asclepeion, uncover local traditions and ancient wonders that bring Greece’s storied past to life. Throughout your voyage, enjoy access to onboard instructors and get to know other Road Scholars who love learning as much as you do!
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 3 miles per day over various types of terrain; walking up stairs unassisted, getting in and out of motor coaches.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Enjoy exclusive access to experts who will be with you throughout your journey and learn from them as you take in onboard lectures and educational activities.
- Ascend the legendary Acropolis with a local expert and uncover the stories behind its iconic ruins as you explore this enduring symbol of Athens and Western civilization.
- Discover the grandeur of Ephesus, where towering columns, ancient mosaics, and one of the largest Roman theaters in the world tell stories of a once-thriving city at the heart of trade and culture.
- Venture to lesser-traveled islands like Naxos and Milos to experience authentic Greek island life, from timeless traditions to local flavors.
Suggested Reading List
(10 books)
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The Greek Isles & Ephesus — A Small Ship Voyage
Program Number: 25368
Modern Greece, What Everyone Needs to Know
A primer on Greek history from the 19th century on, with an in-depth look at the government debt crisis of 2010 and a consideration for the far-reaching implications of the country’s current economic instability.
Eyewitness Guide Greek Islands
Color photography, excellent local maps and an island-by-island synopsis of attractions make this book the one to carry with you. Includes a chapter on Athens.
Ancient Greece: Art, Architecture, and History
This informative handbook traces Greek art and architecture from the third millennium to the first century B.C.
Greece, A Traveler's Literary Companion
In this terrific anthology, 24 modern Greek writers offer a flavor of their nation, its culture and people, beautiful landscapes and rich history.
The World of the Ancient Greeks
Featuring hundreds of illustrations and invitingly short chapters on topics from the first Greeks to the Heroic Age and classical Athens. With modern color photographs of great Greek cities from Athens and Delphi to Knossos, Ephesus, Pergamum and Priene.
It's All Greek to Me
With timelines, a who's who, charts and maps, this handy little primer is a thoroughly entertaining introduction to everything Greek, from poetry and drama to philosophy, history and culture.
The Greek Myths, Complete Edition
A new edition of Graves' classic collection with a cover by comic book artist Ross MacDonald. This expert retelling by Graves, a poet, memoirist and the author of I, Claudius (ITL429), still remains the seminal modern translation of the mythologies of Ancient Greece.
Greece, Land of Light
Brukoff's dramatic color photographs are paired with incisive commentary by award-winning author Nicholas Gage for this striking portrait of the people, land and history of Greece and the islands
The Greeks, An Illustrated History
This accessible photographic history of ancient Greece pays special attention to Greek innovations: great literature and architecture, war tactics, democracy, the Olympics, Socrates and much more. Cline laces the gripping story of the Greek empire with archaeological discoveries.
The Odyssey
The Odyssey is one of the two major ancient Greek epic poems about the Greek hero Odysseus in his long journey back to his native land Ithaca after the fall of Troy.
