Travel with us! Visit Greece with Inspired Expeditions, UC Santa Cruz’s travel program for alumni and friends.
Theatre of Epidaurus, archaeological site
Ancient Greece
With Dean Mathiowetz, associate professor of politics
May 29–June 11, 2022
Political theorist, Dean Mathiowetz
Join Inspired Expeditions and UC Santa Cruz to travel back in time to discover the wonders of ancient Greece. 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 the key sights of Athens, including the Acropolis and its magnificent Parthenon, followed by an excursion to Delphi’s spectacular ruins. Tour the renowned National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Journey to the Peloponnesian coast for a three-night resort stay, and see the ruins of ancient Corinth. Marvel at vast Epidaurus and Mycenae’s ruins and visit beautiful Nafplion. Take a boat trip to idyllic Hydra and spend three nights in the fascinating Cretan capital, Heraklion, touring the Palace of Knossos and the acclaimed Archaeological Museum. Take a cruise to Spinalonga to visit an olive oil farm and indulge in traditional Greek dining. Ferry to picturesque Santorini for a two-night stay, tour a winery, the Akrotiri archaeological site, and postcard-worthy Oia.
Reserve risk-free: Your deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days before departure. This trip is scheduled to go forward provided COVID-19 cases continue to decrease worldwide. We are monitoring the situation and will make adjustments as necessary as we approach the trip date.
For more information or reservations, please contact Nichole Silva at Inspired Expeditions
831.459.3689 | ietravel@ucsc.edu