Join the 2019 Fulbright Alumni Service Corps Trip to Greece!
Discover Greece with fellow Fulbrighters and friends by immersing yourself in its history, humanity, academia, and its gastronomy. Walk under the Attican sky in the footsteps of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, in the historic center of Athens, near the “Sacred Rock” of the Acropolis. Visit the excavation of the University of Athens in Marathon and have an amazing experience of the excavation procedures. Volunteer with the “Doctors of the World”, a non-profit organization offering support, care and hope for children and adults in need. Act as an “academic ambassador”, leading discussions with undergraduate students regarding graduate studies at American universities. Discover the ancient Minoan Civilization and the beautiful island of Crete, while learning the benefits of the famous Cretan Mediterranean diet.
Itinerary
Friday, May 17
- Transfer from airport to the eco-friendly hotel in Heraklion
- We invite you for a night walk around the Heraklion city, the capital of Crete.
Saturday, May 18
- Explore Knossos, center of the Minoan civilization, and most visited place in Crete, with a Greek archaeologist.
- Visit a winery and experience cooking Mediterranean diet style.
- Herakleion Archaeological Museum
Sunday, May 19
- This is a free day for you to explore Crete.
- A trip to the beautiful city of Rethymno with its Venetian harbor and Venetian fortress, and the Eleftherna Museum can be arranged (optional). Note: If you wish to join the tour to Rethymno and the Eleftherna Museum, this will be an additional fee of $180 per person
- Dinner with local Fulbrighters in Heraklion (optional).
Monday, May 20
- Take a ferry to the island of Spinalonga
- Enjoy lunch in a traditional taverna
- Visit INSTAP – Institute for Aegean Prehistory Study for East Crete. We will be welcomed by the Director, Dr. Brogan, a Fulbrighter.
Tuesday, May 21
- Flight to Athens in the morning. Transfer to boutique hotel in Athens.
- Late afternoon, participate in a volunteer project for the Doctors of the World.
- Meet the US embassy cultural attaché to Greece in an event organized by the US embassy.
Wednesday, May 22
- Experience the feelings and the passion of an archaeologist in the working excavation of
Plasi. The director of the excavation, Dr
Yiannis Papadatos, will give an introduction to the history of the area and the details of an archaeological excavation offering the opportunity to access some steps of the excavation process. - Enjoy lunch in a seaside restaurant in Marathon.
- In the evening, enjoy a scenic drive through several classical and neoclassical monuments of Athens, including the Panathenaic Stadium, used during the first modern Olympic Games and serving as a world symbol of athletic competition.
Thursday, May 23
- Have the opportunity to communicate the benefits of American universities to motivated Greek undergraduate students who are interested in going abroad for graduate studies.
- Meet with Greek professors and discuss educational topics. Optional: you can give a lecture to Greek students or fellow Fulbrighters on the topic of your choice (professional development).
- Free afternoon (optional: visit National Archeological Museum, Doctors of the World volunteer project etc)
Friday, May 24
- Travel to Kerameikos archaeological site.
- Visit the Ancient Agora, with a tour offered by the ASCSA (American School of Classical Studies) and the museum in the Stoa of Attalos.
- Meeting with the local Fulbrighters in Athens. Small lecture by Dr Yiannis Papadatos (director of the excavation in Plasi-Marathon) discussing the “life” of Greek archaeologists.
Saturday, May 25th
- Accompanied by a Greek archaeologist, visit the rocky outcrop known as the Acropolis, housing the temple and sanctuary of ancient
Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena. - Enjoy a tour of the Acropolis Museum and discover the story behind the Acropolis monuments, through various artifacts, sculptures, and architectural elements.
- A traditional lunch with Greek live music in a place beloved by locals: Klimataria
- Witness the awe-inspiring sunset at Sounion sipping Greek ouzo, overlooking the cape (optional). Note: If you wish to join the trip to Sounio, it will be an additional fee of $150 per person.
Sunday, May 26
- Transfer to the airport
What's Included
• Meals as listed above in the itinerary
• Airfare from Heraklion to Athens including one carry on and one suitcase
• All transportation including taxis, boats and mini buses except for days where is not indicated
• Archeology tour guides
• English speaking skilled guide to accompany participants through the whole trip
• Admission and fees to museums and program activities as listed in the itinerary
• Double room accommodations in 4 star boutique hotels (2 occupants per room). Single rooms are available for additional price: $525 per person
• City taxes
• Airport taxes
• Cooking class in Heraklion
What's Not Included
• Flights to Heraklion and flights from Athens
• Lunches in the free days which haven’t been organized for the group
• Dinners unless other specified
• Gratuities for guides, bus drivers, laundry, tips
• Expenses of personal nature
• Room services, charges
• Health and Travel Insurance
• Alcohol beverages in the group meals
• Transportation of luggage in excess of weight allowance
Please read all the information in our registration packet for terms on cancellations, refunds, and other policies. Note that we highly recommend waiting to purchase flights or finalize other travel plans until after the registration deadline has passed and the trip has been confirmed.
Membership requirements: Please also note that you must be a current member of the Fulbright Association in order to join the tour. If you are not a member, you can click here to join, or if you are a lapsed member, please click here to renew your annual membership. Not a Fulbright alumn? No problem! The Fulbright Association welcomes all supporters of the mission of the Fulbright Program to join as Friends of Fulbright. Tour registrants may also bring one non-member guest. Please indicate who your guest is in your registration materials.
If you have any questions, please give us a call at (202) 775-0725 or e-mail us at travel@fulbright.org.