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Overview
Dates Jun 15 — Jun 26, 2008
Activity Level Moderately active
What better legacy could you leave your children than an appreciation for Western civilization? What if you could show the younger members of your family the view from the Acropolis to the Agora, where Socrates once taught; the ruins of the elaborate temples at Delphi, the perfumed grove high in the mountains where the Oracle prophesied; and the palace of Knossos, where the legendary Minotaur roamed?
Bring your family to experience the historic treasures and scenic splendor of Greece next summer. Explore the great monuments and outstanding museums of Athens, and savor delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Then embark Pantheon and sail through sun-splashed azure seas to such sites as Mycenae, the legendary city of Agamemnon; Delos, birthplace of Apollo; Crete; the capital of the advanced Minoan culture; and Santorini, one of the most scenic islands in the Aegean. Young travelers will take part in fun, age-appropriate activities that will enhance their travel experience.
To download a full brochure for this program, click the PDF button at the top right side of this page.
Map
Itinerary
- Days 1 and 2 — U.S. / Athens, Greece
- Days 3 and 4 — Athens
- Day 5 — Athens / Nemea / Mycenae
- Day 6 — Delos / Mykonos
- Day 7 — Santorini
- Day 8 — Knossos, Crete
- Day 9 — Chora, Kythira
- Day 10 — Katakolon, Olympia
- Day 11 — Delphi / Corinth Canal
- Day 12 — Piraeus / Athens / U.S.
Highlights
- See world-famous monuments and ancient masterpieces of Greek art in Athens.
- Cruise the sparkling waters of Aegean with your family aboard the privately chartered Pantheon.
- Visit Delos, Mykonos, and Santorini, some of the most captivating islands in the world.
- Explore legendary Mycenae, where archaeological excavations have uncovered a wealth of gold treasures.
- Glide through the dramatic straits of the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel first envisioned by the Roman Emperor Nero.
Program Leaders
Suzi Zetkus
Youth Coordinator Suzi Zetkus, a Field Associate in the American Museum of Natural History's Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, joins us again this year in Greece. Zetkus' fieldwork includes numerous fossil expeditions, a paleoanthropological excavation in Spain, an archaeological excavation in Greece, and conservation work in the Everglades and in India. She has been instrumental in creating educational outreach programs at the AMNH where she is also a docent. A member of the Explorer's Club, Zetkus is an energetic, knowledgable, and popular youth leader, and looks forward to exploring Greece with young travelers.
Sponsors
American Museum of Natural History
Accommodations
Cruise Ship
The Pantheon
The two-masted motorized sailing vessel Pantheon, launched in 2004, accommodates 50 guests and is attended by 18 crew members. Her total length is 164 feet with 8,000 square feet of sail. Two engines power the Pantheon, but when weather permits and the sails are unfurled, passengers can experience the true essence of sailing the Mediterranean Sea. The dining room accommodates all passengers in one seating and there are spacious decks for alfresco dining and sunbathing. The cabins all contain twin or queen beds, individual climate control, TV with movie options, and private bath; some can be converted to triples, increasing the Pantheon's passenger capacity to 58. Complimentary use of sea kayaks, windsurfers, and snorkeling equipment, easily accessible from the stern platform marina, add to your enjoyment.
Program Rates
Airfare
Airfare is not included in the program rates. Our tour operator is happy to assist you in making individual air travel arrangements.
Program Rates
From $6,995 per person, double occupancy (child rate $5,995).