Greece 2010
Campus Abroad: Greek Isles, May 31-June 10
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Itinerary
Enrichment Lecturer
Details & Pricing
With MIT Professor of Literature Alvin Kibel
11 days/10 nights
Overnights
• 4 nights Crete
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3 nights Santorini
• 2 nights Athens
Physical Activity Rating: Level 1
Co-shares: Other Academic institutions
Maximum group size: 38 travelers
On Crete, witness the influence of the island's Venetian and Turkish past on present-day life. Explore Rethymnon, including the nearby Palace of Knossos, which the myths describe as the home of King Minos and the Minotaur. Enjoy a lively Greek night, which includes musical and dance performances. Visit Heraklion, the island's capital and center of the Minoan civilization, and Chania, which has a lovely Old Town. Next, Travel by hydrofoil to the island of Santorini. Visit the Akrotiri Museum, which showcases the excavation of a Bronze-Age village and cruise to the caldera islet of Thirassia. In Athens, explore the National Archaeological Museum, the Acropolis, and the vibrant Plaka district. Our lecture series will be led by MIT Professor of Literature Alvin Kibel.
To reserve your space on this program, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749 or email the Travel Program at compass@mit.edu.
