Carolina Alumni Travel
Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited
Length: 14 days
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Unearth the ancient world’s grandeur on this singular 14-day small group journey combining premier archaeological sites with the beauty and lore of the Aegean isles. Visit Athens’ key sights, including the Acropolis and its magnificent Parthenon, then explore this monumental city independently. An excursion to the Temple of Poseidon’s spectacular ruins follows. Tour Athens’ renowned National Archaeological Museum. Journeying to the Peloponnesian coast for a three-night resort stay, see Ancient Corinth’s ruins. Marvel at vast Epidaurus and Mycenae’s ruins and visit beautiful Nafplion.
After a boat trip to idyllic Hydra, spend three nights in the fascinating Cretan capital, Heraklion, touring the Palace of Knossos and the acclaimed Archaeological Museum and exploring independently. Learn about a olive oil at a Cretan olive oil farm and enjoy a tasting, then take a cruise to Spinalonga. Ferrying to picturesque Santorini for a two-night stay, tour a winery, the Akrotiri archaeological site, and postcard-worthy Oia. Enjoy a final afternoon at leisure in Athens and a farewell dinner.
- Each excursion on the tour has an activity level assigned to it. Please reference the brochure for each excursion's activity level
- Mild: Walk under 1 mile on mainly flat etrrain; navigate under 50 stairs; stand under 1 hour
- Moderate: Walk 1-3 miles on mainly flat/uneven terrain; navigate 50-100 stairs; stand 1-2 hours
- Active: Walk 2+ miles on flat/uneven terrain including up and down inclines; navigate 100+stairs; stand 3+ hours
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.