Greece: Wonders of an Ancient Empire

11 DAYS FROM $6,995

• Travel on an expedition inspired by the National Geographic television series The Greeks. • Discuss Greece’s contemporary political and economic landscape with a local expert. • Learn about olive oil production and enjoy a tasting at a family-owned farm.

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DAYS 1–3 I ATHENS, GREECE/NÁFPLIO Arrive in Athens and discover ancient treasures from the Acropolis to the Agora. Explore the excellent Acropolis Museum and see celebrated antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum. Visit the Temple of Apollo and the Forum on the way to seaside Náfplio and enjoy dinner in a local taverna. Electra Metropolis Athens; Grand Bretagne Hotel Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 4–5 I MYCENAE/EPIDAURUS/OLYMPIA At the fortified city of Mycenae, encounter an ancient grave circle and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Later, enjoy a wine tasting and a visit to the theater of Epidaurus. Explore Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and taste fresh olive oil at a family farm. Grand Bretagne Hotel; Olympion Asty Hotel Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

DAYS 6–8 I DELPHI/METEORA Delve into Delphi’s awe-inspiring ruins; then visit the 11th-century monastery of Hosios Loukas and the hilltop town of Aráhova. Continue north to Kalambáka, where we’ll explore the extraordinary monasteries of Meteora, built atop sandstone megaliths. Later, enjoy a truffle-hunting excursion. Amalia Hotel Delphi; Grand Meteora Hotel Meals: 3B, 2L, 3D

DAYS 9–11 I THERMOPYLAE/AEGINA/ATHENS Return to Athens via the historic mountain pass of Thermopylae, and meet with a local expert to discuss the political and economic landscape of contemporary Greece. Take a ferry to the island of Aegina and visit the Temple of Aphaia before returning to Athens. Depart the next day. Electra Metropolis Athens | Meals: 3B, 2L, 1D

A National Geographic Expert, Expedition Leader, and local guides will accompany this trip.

Chad Cohen Filmmaker

Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, director, and correspondent Chad Cohen oversaw the development of the National Geographic-PBS documentary, The Greeks, which follows archaeologists, historians, and scientists on a groundbreaking exploration of ancient Greece. His stories and films have taken him around the world, from the historic temples of Egypt to the jungles of the Amazon to the bottom of the ocean in Alaska. Find the departure(s) Chad will join on our website.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered in May, June, September, and October. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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