Athens, Greece By: Global Connection

Welcome! This year the graduating class of 2014 will be visiting the historical city of Athens and visit it’s beautiful sites and monuments.

Table of Contents Trip information pages:  Destination Destination  Flights Flights  Accommodations Accommodations  Tours (1, 2 and 3) Tours (1, 2and 3)  Excursions Excursions  Food Food  Pricing Pricing  Contact information Contact information

Destination Athens is the capital, largest city in Greece and is one of the oldest cities in the world. It has rich history and has many beautiful attractions including the following:  The Parthenon  The Acropolis and the Acropolis museum  The National Gardens of Athens  The Temple of Hephaestus The Acropolis of Athens (above) and National Gardens of Athens (below)

Flights Students will travel on flight 763 to and from Athens, two weeks apart. They depart Toronto on the 8 th of June at 5:05pm and arrive in Athens at 9:45am of the same day, gaining a day. They leave Athens on the 22 nd at 2:25pm and arrive at 5:15pm of the next day, losing a day. The two airports are the Toronto Pearson and the Athens International.

Accommodations Students will be staying at the Metropolitan Hotel, which includes the following:  Free Wi-Fi  An outdoor pool  A 24 hour restaurant with Greek and European foods  A sushi and piano bar  A complimentary city center shuttle There will be 4 students to a room Here is a link to the hotels website for more information:

Tours Throughout the trip students will participate on multiple tours, one of them being 5 days long. Tour Greek islands (full day): A cruise that will tour the Greek islands Aegina, Poros and Hydra. The Acropolis and New Acropolis Walking Tour (half day): Students will visit the Metro museum, House of the Greek Parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s arch, statue of Melina Mekouri, Dionysus Theatre and sanctuary and the remaining monuments of the acropolis.

Tours (Continued) Souvlaki cooking class Tour (couple hours): A one hour souvlaki tour or cooking class. Market, Ruin and Ancient Athens Small Group tour (half day): Visit the bustling market of Athens and experience the spirit and lifestyle of the Greek. They then will visit the Monastiraki Square where there are some attractions that will be visited. Bring money for meals and meet at destined spot. A Night Out in Athens Tour: Students will visit some tourist sites at night and then listen to the historical Greek Music. Afterwards they’ll go to a tavern and have dinner.

Tours (Continued) Cape Sounion Tour: Drive by the Athens beaches and visit the Temple of Poseidon. 5 Day Northern Greece Tour: Over the course of five days students will visit the site of Delphi, Meteora, the archaeological site of Dion, the statue of Mount Olympus, Saint Paul’s Bema, an old Jewish neighbourhood, Arisotle’s school, museums and monuments of the Byzantine Empire. Hotels rooms are included.

Excursions Students have the option of visiting the charming, small Island of Spetses on a 10 hour tour and view it’s beautiful homes. A trip to the Spetses museum is also included. If students don’t wish to go in this excursion then they’ll have a free day.

Food The food price in the financial database includes snacks, a meal at the Krasopoulio restaurant, breakfast for nine days at the hotel and the dinners at the hotel. For snacks students will receive a nut-free protein bar and a fruit, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Pricing ExpenseCost (with tax) Transportation$ Accommodations$ Tours$ Food$ Total:$ More details here

Contact Information Adrienne Parcher Travel Coordinator for Global Connection 5472 Emery Rd, New York City, New York Phone: Fax: Call for more information, to book a spot or if you have any question.

Adrienne Parcher, Travel Coordinator for Global Connection Hoping to see you in Athens,