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 explore the city’s treasures, including the Acropolis, the ancient Agora, and the National Archaeological Museum. Then travel south to see the Temple of Apollo and the Forum. Continue to charming Náfplio. 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 Dephi’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 and Expedition Leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join us along the way.

Diane Harris Cline Author, Historian

Diane Harris Cline has investigated the creativity and innovation of the ancient Greeks for 35 years. As the author of National Geographic’s The Greeks: An Illustrated History, she collaborated on the production of the PBS/National Geographic series The Greeks and led tours of the related exhibition. Diane is an associate professor of classics and history at George Washington University.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered in May, June, August, and September. 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.