Smithsonian travelers exploring the Parthenon Photo: Elizabeth Gordon

City Explorers: Athens and AeginaCity and Greek Isle

Oct 15 - 27, 2012
Enjoy an in-depth two-week European City Stay featuring local connections and exclusive programs, plus time at leisure for personal interests!
Starting at $4,975
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Designed for the independent-minded traveler, City Explorers offers a more relaxed pace with a delightful balance between guided group activities and time on your own. You’ll meet local residents over a glass of ouzo and learn about traditional and modern Greek culture. Our resident expert offers specially arranged guided tours to top sites and prepares you for your own explorations for a comprehensive experience. With the luxury of time and local connections, you’ll have the freedom to be as active—and interactive—as you’d like, and feel like a true Athenian. Click here to read more about City Explorers: Siena.
  • Specialized tours of the Acropolis and new Acropolis Museum, Benaki Museum, and Parliament in Athens as well as opportunities to attend traditional Orthodox Sunday services and a concert of classical music.
  • Engaging language lessons, held over meals and in a market, which provide a level of confidence in exploring on your own and ordering at restaurants.
  • Special two-day visit to the nearby island of Aegina, the part-time home of your resident director, where you’ll experience traditional Greek Island life firsthand.
  • Cuisine lesson and luncheon in a private home, joined by local residents.
  • Full-day excursion to the Peloponnese to visit Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus, and another day excursion to Marathon and dramatic Cape Sounion.
  • Special sessions with guest speakers who share their expertise on subjects ranging from the Agora to modern issues in Greek life and culture.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage site on this tour:
    • Archaeological Site of Mycenae, Greece
    • Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, Greece
    • Acropolis, Athens, Greece
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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