11 day :: CORINTHIAN PROGRAM

 

day 1 :: Athens

Welcome and introduction of group in Syntagma area in Athens

Visit of the Acropolis with local expert architect.

Tour of the Plaka: Stoa of Attalos and the American School of Classical Studies

Sketching in the Plaka

Cultural night out in Athens

 

day 2 :: Aegina island

Visit to Eleonas (ancient olive grove) and Pachiorachi

Lunch of fresh fish in Perdika

Visit ecological houses with architect

Visit artists' studios and appreciate local ceramic art

 

day 3 :: Aegina island (optional day visit to Hydra island)

Visit the Aphaia Temple and the medieval churches in Paleochora

Visit the ancient synagogue mosaic and the Archaeological Museum

Visit the Chrysoleontissa women's monastery

 

day 4 :: Athens

Visit the Acropolis Museum with expert architect

Visit the Jewish Museum

Visit the Islamic Museum and synagogue

Social event with local architects and faculty of the National Technical University of Athens

 

day 5 :: Delphi

Visit the ancient site of the Delphi Oracle

Visit the medieval village of Arachova

Sketching in Delphi and Arachova

 

day 6 :: Meteora

Visit medieval monasteries in Meteora

Sketching in Meteora

 

day 7 :: Thessaloniki

Visit Roman and Byzantine Architecture

City planning by Ernest Hebrard with expert architect

Visit ecological building with expert architect

Sketching in Thessaloniki

 

day 8 :: Veroia and Vergina

Visit Ottoman-period neighborhood: the Jewish quarter

Visit the Vergina site of Hellenistic splendor of Alexander the Great and Phillipos

Sketching in Veroia

Social event with local architects and faculty of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

day 9 :: Thessaloniki

Visit the city center: the synagogue and the Donme mosque

Sketching in Thessaloniki

Free time and shopping

Return to Athens

 

day 10 :: Crete

Visit to Knossos and Faistos palaces

Sketching in Chania

Free time in the historic city of Chania

 

day 11 :: Crete 

Visit the old city and medieval port of Chania

Visit the synagogue of Chania and Jewish quarter

Sketching in Chania

Free time in Chania

Return to Athens and departure

 

Includes:

3* Hotel in double room

Breakfast and lunch when travelling as a group

Local transportation and airfare to Crete

Optional day visit to Hydra island

Optional 'Fast-track' or 'Greek-style' afternoon activity

Site entrance fees

Expert guide and accompanying architect(s)

 

Does not include (extra services):

International airfare and airport pick up drop off

Travel insurance (required)

Hotel upgrade and/or single occupancy

Dinner (187 euros)

 

 

 

* The program may change slightly.