Athens and the Aegean with Justin Jackley and Brittany Skillern

what’s included Round-Trip Flights Daily Breakfast and Dinner

(unless otherwise noted)

Centrally Located Hotels 24-Hour Tour Manager

Outside Cabins on Cruise Ship Mykonos Port-Town Round-Trip Transfer Ancient Ephesus Patmos Monastery of St. John and Cave of the Apocalypse Rhodes Old City and Philerimos Crete Palace of Knossos

Santorini Funicular Round-Trip Ticket Athens and Delphi Tours with Guide Acropolis and Parthenon Acropolis Museum Greek Cultural Evening Greek Dancing Lesson and Show Ancient Delphi Site and Museum with Guide

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Traditional Greek Dancing Lesson Greek heritage comes to life with an authentic evening of cultural lessons, dance performances and instruction, traditional cuisine and plate breaking!

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Jun 17 - Jun 25, 2017Group Leader: Justin Jackley

Group ID: 230411

Depart From: Austin

trip itinerary - 9 daysJun 17, 2017: Overnight FlightDepart from the USA. Jun 18, 2017: AthensArrive in Athens, meet your ACIS Tour Manager and begin to explore this enchanting, ancient city. Perhaps stop for a plate of honey-soaked, cinnamon-spiced loukoumades while you stroll through the winding streets of this cradle of civilization. (D)Jun 19, 2017: CruiseBoard your cruise ship in the morning and settle into your outside cabin. After a late-morning sailing from Piraeus, drop anchor in the afternoon on Mykonos, the dazzling white island with a jet-set atmosphere. View windmills, whitewashed houses and the rugged shoreline of coves and grottoes. Spend an enjoyable evening ashore. (B,L,D)Jun 20, 2017: CruiseDock today at the Turkish port and resort town of Kusadasi and travel inland to Ephesus to tour a complete ancient city. Walk down the marble road still grooved by chariot wheels and see the intact façade of the Library of Celsus and great Temple of Serapis, as well as the stadium, theater, baths and more. Sail again in the afternoon and dock at tiny, sparkling white town of Patmos. Visit the sprawling castle-like Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)Jun 21, 2017: CruiseSail to Rhodes and enjoy a full day ashore the island Romans called the Bride of the Sun, beginning with a locally guided tour of the old city and Philerimos. You’ll then have time to soak up more of the island’s culture at your own pace before an early evening sailing. (B,L,D)Jun 22, 2017: CruiseDock at Heraklion, the capital of Crete and take a guided tour of the 5,000 year-old Minoan Palace of Knossos. Then continue to stunning Santorini and enjoy a ride on the funicular up to the white-washed village perched on the rim of an ancient volcano. Many believe this is part of the lost continent of Atlantis. (B,L,D)Jun 23, 2017: AthensArrive back in Piraeus to disembark from your cruise ship and enjoy a guided morning sightseeing tour that reveals the glory of Greece. Ascend the Acropolis for a visit to the Parthenon see the Agora and stroll through the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural jewel. Then the afternoon is free to take snapshots from atop Mount Lycabettus. Tonight you’ll be thoroughly entertained by a Greek cultural evening in a traditional village setting. Taste freshly pressed olive oil, watch a tzatziki making demonstration, dine on authentic taverna cuisine and feast your eyes and ears on professional dancers moving to the traditional music. An expert also teaches you the steps of traditional Greek dances so that you can join in the fun! (B,D)

Jun 24, 2017: AthensA scenic drive through vineyards and olive groves brings you to Delphi, the center of the universe for ancient Greeks. A local guide shows you the ancient site where ancient Greeks asked for counsel from its fabled oracle. Visit the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum, featuring artifacts unearthed during local excavations, before you return to Athens for your final evening abroad. (B,D)Jun 25, 2017: DepartureDepart for the USA. Note regarding optional shore excursions: Optional shore excursions in Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes and Heraklion are available as a Greek Island Shore Excursion Package selected in advance of travel. Please contact your international program consultant for more information. Note regarding departure date: Saturday departures are required. (B)

This is a preliminary itinerary for your group.

learning objectives1. Students will learn how the geography and climate of Greece have contributed to key aspects of Greek cuisine.

2. Students will learn an overview of Greek history from the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete to the Venetian presence and surviving evidence of the Turkish occupation.

3. Students will learn why Ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of Western civilization, and of its many contributions to government, science, philosophy, and the arts.

tour costParticipant FeesProgram Fee $4550Early Registration Discount $-100Weekend Surcharge $100

Total Participant Fees2 $4550² Valid through 04/01/16 with $200 deposit.

Additional Fees (as applicable) Adult Surcharge $95Single Room Supplement $685Double Room Supplement $475Ultimate Protection Plan $270Comprehensive Protection Plan $225

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of those that traveled in middle school or high school continued their studies at the college level compared to the national average of 68%.

of travelers ,who went on to college said their travel experience influenced their field of study.

education

81%

language skills

of students continued to study foreign language in college.

personal development

94%

78%

92%have traveled overseas again since their ACIS trip.

felt more independentafter their trip.

saw an increase in theirproblem solving skills.

noted improvement in their interpersonal skills.

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37%

57%of respondents were motivated to study abroad during college.

67%

of ACIS travelers say they speak one foreign language fairly well compared with 18% of the American population.

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