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Day 8: Acropolis
We ended the trip in style! This morning we spent two hours exploring the Acropolis in Athens. We climbed over rocks and around ruins,...
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- Mar 20, 2023
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Day 7: Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Athens
This morning was our coldest yet, but the rain stayed away so we bundled up and headed for Mycenae, the hilltop citadel of the ancient...
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- Mar 20, 2023
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Day 6: Olympias and Nafplion
We spent a beautiful morning in Olympias exploring the ancient sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and the home of the Olympics. The...
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- Mar 20, 2023
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Day 5: Arrival in Greece
We made it to Greece! After a long but relaxing and uneventful trip across the Adriatic, we arrived in the port town of Patras in the...
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- Mar 20, 2023
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Day 4: Pompeii
Pompeii! Always a highlight of any trip to Italy. Quick history note: In 79 AD, Mt. Vesuvius erupted, covering Pompeii in volcanic ash...
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- Mar 20, 2023
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Day 3: Vatican Museums
The day began with a beautiful walk along the Tiber River past Castel Sant'Angelo to the Bernini-designed St. Peter's square, entrance to...
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- Mar 14, 2023
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2023 Day 2: Trevi Fountain, Palatine, Forum, Colosseum
Day two began with a stop at the Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most iconic sites. We learned the history of its design and discussed...
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- Mar 13, 2023
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2023 Day 1 - Arrival in Rome
It was smooth sailing on Day One. Flights were on time, the hotel was ready for us when we arrived, and it was a beautiful sun-splashed...
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