LAND
JOURNEY
Greece
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | In Transit
Depart for Athens, Greece.
Athens & the Island of Poros
Day 2 | Athens, Greece Transfer
ALUMNI CAMPUS ABROAD®
Inspiring Moments
This evening, start off your Greek adventure with your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner.
Day 3 | Athens
> Immerse
yourself in carefree Greek island life on Poros and car-free Hydra.
> Stand
in the glorious Acropolis and relish magnificent views of Athens.
> Imagine
Greek dramas unfolding in the ancient theater in Epidaurus. through the ruins of the mighty Bronze Age kingdom, Mycenae.
Greek musician
> Wander > Learn
a Greek folk dance at a festive farewell party.
> Delight
in beautiful Nafplio, a historic Venetian seaport and Greece’s first capital.
> Taste
the unique flavors of Greek wine at a Peloponnese winery.
> Experience
three UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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to the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel.
Free Time: Make your own plans for the rest of the day. The hotel is conveniently located on Syntagma Square. In the Plaka, take an evening stroll, or volta, a popular social event when the sun goes down.
Discover the enduring magic of this storied land on a cultural exploration from the ancient capital of Athens to the idyllic island of Poros. Ascend the Acropolis and gaze upon the Parthenon. Then leave the city behind to enjoy the slower pace of island life. On Poros, stroll by the sparkling sea and watch the day unfold. See freshly caught octopus hanging to dry by the waterfront, and listen to the banter from the kafenion, the neighborhood coffee shop. From your base there, you’ll have access to the best of Greece. Explore the 2,400-year-old theater in Epidaurus and Mycenae’s ruins. Visit the car-free island of Hydra and picturesque Nafplio.
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Discovery: Athens. Explore the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, theater and architecture. See Athens Academy, the University of Athens and the National Library, Athens’ famous trio of neoclassical buildings. At the Acropolis Museum, gaze down through glass flooring to see the ruins of an ancient neighborhood. Ascend the Acropolis and admire the classical architecture of the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena. Break for a lunch of delectable Greek specialties. Free Time: Craft your own agenda this afternoon.
Day 4 | Poros
Embark a hydrofoil to the island of Poros, your home base for the next five nights.
Enrichment: Meet the People. Sit down for a traditional lunch with island residents at a local taverna and learn more about their life in Greece. Discovery: Poros. Stroll through streets lined with whitewashed homes in Poros Town and tiny
Above: Poros
