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  • Ancient Greece - Birthplace of Western Culture

    Greece

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“The program was wonderful, everything was well coordinated and the tour guide was amazing. We did not have one single issue while in Greece. A big thank you to CEPA for such excellent planning and coordination, and selecting such professional services.”

University of South Dakota, Ancient Greece and the
Beginning of Humanistic Counseling

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  • Ancient Greece - Birthplace of Western Culture

    Greece

    – Sample Itinerary –

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“The program was wonderful, everything was well coordinated and the tour guide was amazing. We did not have one single issue while in Greece. A big thank you to CEPA for such excellent planning and coordination, and selecting such professional services.”

University of South Dakota, Ancient Greece and the
Beginning of Humanistic Counseling

  • Academic Field(s)

    History

  • Destinations

    Athens, Hydra, Nafplion, and Olympia

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Accommodation

    2- and 3-star hotels in Athens, Hydra, Nafplion, and Olympia

Ancient Greece significantly influenced the development of the Western culture and civilization. Modern democracies are based on the Greek beliefs in government by the people, trial by jury, and equality under the law. Greece is the origin of many outstanding accomplishments, such as spectacular architectural monuments, unique works of poetry, fundamentals of philosophy as well as significant findings in natural history and mathematics.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Athens, Greece (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: ATHENS

    Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Athens

    • Arrival at Athens International Airport (ATH)
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Athens, including the old historical quarter, Plaka, clustered around the Acropolis, labyrinthine streets, and neoclassical architecture
    • Welcome dinner at a Greek restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Acropolis, which dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag and is dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena
    • Guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, which displays 4,000 artifacts and provides visitors with a comprehensive explanation of human presence on the Acropolis

  • DAY 4-6: PIRAEUS - HYDRA - ATHENS

    Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel on Hydra

    • Ferry tickets from Piraeus to Hydra
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Hydra Port, the main town of the island
    • Hike up to the Profitis Ilias Monastery and enjoy breath-taking views of the island
    • Ferry tickets from Hydra to Piraeus

    Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Athens

    • Check-in at the hotel
    • Free afternoon in Athens

  • DAY 7: ATHENS - MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION

    Stay 1 night at a 2-star hotel in Nafplion

    • Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Mycenae, which comprises the fortified acropolis and surrounding funerary and habitation sites
    • Guided tour of the Ancient Site of Epidaurus, including the museum and the world-famous theater from the 4th century BC
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 8: OLYMPIA

    Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Olympia

    • Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Olympia and its museum, which includes the sanctuary of Zeus and many buildings erected around it
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 9-10: DELPHI - ATHENS

    Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Athens

    • Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Delphi and its museum, where many political decisions were made after consultation of the Oracle
    • Check-in at the hotel
    • Farewell dinner at a Greek restaurant
    • Departure from Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

    Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 2- and 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • ferry tickets • public transportation passes in Athens • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

  • All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
  • Program fees are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
  • The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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  • Hellenic Holistic Remedies

    Greece

I have to go through this company again for any of my study abroad trips! The experience was fantastic and I appreciated working with the team in planning the trip. Thank you for providing my students with a valuable experience.”

Western Illinois University Faculty Leader, Holism and Wellness in Greece

  • Academic Field(s)

    Health and Wellness, Exercise Science

  • Destinations

    Athens and Heraklion

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Accommodation

    2 or 3-star hotels in Athens and Heraklion

This course provides the opportunity for students to gain an appreciation for the different lifestyle choices and the impact they have on health. Robust discussions exploring the scientific study of health and wellness will focus on epidemiology research, social factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices, and their impact on the prevention or development of chronic conditions.
Students will receive a cross-cultural and historical perspective of various health remedies and practices. Experiences and lessons in this study abroad program will serve to deepen students’ understanding of key health topics as they move forward in their academic and professional fields.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Athens, Greece (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-6: ATHENS

    • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
    • Welcome dinner at a Greek restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Acropolis, the greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated to its patron: the Goddess Athena
    • Gourmet walking tour of Athens, in which you will visit various specialty food shops, delicatessens, aromatic bakeries, restaurants, dairies, and spice vendors
    • Traditional Greek cooking class coupled with a lesson on the cultural and medicinal bases for the dietary selections
    • Visit a winery to learn about the process of wine making (tasting included)
    • Visit to a Holistic Health Center
    • Day excursion to Aegina

  • DAY 7-13: HERAKLION

    • Optional plane tickets from Athens to Heraklion and return
    • Orientation session with your on-site CEPA coordinator in Heraklion
    • Guided tour of the archaeological site of Konossos, one of the most important palaces of Minoan civilization and the legendary sear of King Minos
    • Guided walking tour of the old central market (1866 street) and the fish market
    • Visit a winer, where you will be introduced to Cretan wine heritage and will have the possibility to taste some wines, a selection of Cretan cheeses and other delicacies
    • Guided tour of an apiary to learn about Cretan bee farming. Cretan bee hives and apiaries are spread across the island and provide a wide range of honey varietals that mimic the island’s unique geography and wild flora
    • Visit an olive oil producer to learn more about olive oil production and the health benefits of naturally derived oils
    • Return to Athens
    • Farewell group dinner at a Greek restaurant in Athens

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