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Greek Isles 2012

Greek Isles, June 4-16

Greek Isles
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Itinerary

Details & Pricing

Hold my Spot

13 days/12 nights

Overnights:

• 1 night aloft

• 4 nights Athens (split)

• 7 nights Harmony V

Physical activity: Level 1

Maximum Group Size: 24 travelers for the land portion; 50 for cruise portion

Trip Brochure (PDF)

Cruise the Greek Islands and experience the Aegean’s historic sites, white-washed islands, and secluded harbors. After touring important locations in Athens, board the Harmony V. Visit Delos, once the religious and political center of the Aegean and storied birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Cruise to Kusadasi in Turkey to explore the well-preserved ancient city of Ephesus, second in importance only to Rome in the first-century AD. On the island of Patmos visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Holy Grotto of the Revelation and the 11th-century hilltop Monastery of St. John. Continue to Santorini, thought to have been the legendary lost island of Atlantis. Disembark in Piraeus and enjoy a full-day excursion to Delphi, celebrated site of the ancient Oracle.

If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email us at compass@mit.edu.