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Greece - August |
| Deadline:
Thursday July 15 |
| AFTERNOON
EXCURSION TO THE DIROS CAVES ($95.00 CAD) |
Last year this excursion was a favorite among
our students. Experience an incredible voyage
through the unknown worlds of the fantastic
Diros Caves. Float through the many passages
and halls of the wonderful Glyphada ave, voted
the most beautiful cave-lake in Europe. This
is nature at its grandest, for no artist or
sculptor could replicate the colours and formations
of the stalagmites and stalactites. We will
also have time to explore the nearby town and
beach.
| Price: $95.00
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| EPHESUS
SHORE EXCURSION ($150.00 CAD) |
Drive through the colourful town of Kusadasi
and along the coast to reach Ephesus, one of
the greatest outdoor museums in the world. Famous
in antiquity for its temple to Diana- one of
the seven wonders of the Ancient World, Ephesus
is breathtaking. Over centuries, Ephesus has
been ruled by the Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine
and Ottoman Empires. All have left a mark on
this vibrant city of the ancient world.
Students will have
the opportunity to discover these beautiful
ruins including the Temple of Hadrian, the stunning
Celsus Library, the Great Theatre (which seated
25,000 people) and the thermal baths of Scolastica.
Together we will walk the Arcadian Way where
Cleopatra and Mark Antony rode in procession.
Students will also be given free time and a
chance to practice their haggling skills in
the local market.
| Price:
$150.00 CAD |
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| SANTORINI
VOLCANO AND HOT SPRINGS EXCURSION ($125.00 CAD) |
Come sail with us in beautiful Santorini! Formed
by a volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago, many
believe this is the same natural disaster that
destroyed the fabled city of Atlantis.
We will be driven to the port where we will
board our boat and head out to Nea Kameni, one
of the active volcanoes off Santorini. We will
continue on to the famous Hot Springs at Palia
Kameni Volcano to enjoy a relaxing soak in the
warm waters. Once our boat returns we will visit
the Prophet Elias Monastary, famous for its
panoramic view of the island and then take some
time to explore the traditional Greek village
of Pyrgos.
| Price: $49.00
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| RHODES
AND LINDOS ($145.00 CAD) |
Drive along the beautiful south-eastern
coastline to Lindos. Dotted with white-washed
villages, Lindos was one of the most important
of the three great cities of ancient times. See
how this entire city is guarded by medieval walls
which were constructed by the knights of St. John
in the 13th century. Within them stands the ancient
Acropolis of Lindos, on the brink of a precipice
400 feet above the sea. From the Acropolis, marvel
at the breathtaking views covering the great expanse
of the Aegean Sea and St. Paul’s Bay, where
the apostle cast anchor during his historic voyage
to Ephesus. Proceed on foot uphill, to the great
staircase leading from the Hellenistic Portico
to the Acropolis and Temple of Athena. Should
you wish to make your way up by mule, a fee must
be paid to the local muleteer.
After the guided tour of the
Acropolis, enjoy some free time on your own in
Lindos village before meeting up with our bus.
Return to Rhodes city and enjoy a panoramic drive
through the new part of the city before continuing
to Mount Smith to see the ruins of ancient Rhodes,
the Temple of Apollo and Diagoras Stadium. Afterwards
our bus will drop you off at Porte d’Amboise,
the start of the walking tour through the medieval
city of Rhodes. Follow your guide through the
northern part where once lived the knights and
their attendants. View the Palace of the Knights,
continue your walk down Chevaliers Road to the
Marine Gate and return back to the ship. A short
visit to a ceramic factory is included.
| Price:
$145.00 CAD |
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| KNOSSOS
PALACE ($145.00 CAD) |
Crete is the largest and the
most rugged of the Greek islands. It is also the
home of the great Minoan Civilization and the
mythological home of Zeus. After a short drive
through the town of Heraklion the tour will arrive
at the Knossos excavations. Here, Sir Arthur Evans’s
archaeological discoveries revealed a civilization
dating back to 4000 B.C., when a great empire
flourished on the island of Crete. Based on the
wealth of artifacts found, Evans theorized that
this was the site of the ancient Minoan Kingdom.
These findings will be viewed in detail, as our
guide will lead us on a journey of discovery to
learn about the sophisticated culture that flourished
thousands of years ago. The Palace, decorated
with frescoes and shields, houses the Hall of
the Royal Guard, the Hall of the Double Axes,
the King’s Chamber with the alabaster throne,
the Queen’s Apartment, beautiful courtyards
and shrines. Having visited this remarkable site
our buses will take you back to the Venetian lion-guarded
port of Heraklion to rejoin the ship.
| Price:
$145.00 CAD |
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