Classics in Ancient Greece

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 21 - June 22, 2008

Description: The program begins in Athens with an orientation on Philopappos hill, overlooking the Acropolis. Towns and cities such as Nafplion, Olympia and Delphi (2-3 day stays in each location), will be the bases from which the group will take day trips to various archeological and historic sites. The program retains a private, air-conditioned coach and driver for all land transportation and will travel by overnight boat to and from Crete. The end of the program finds the group back in Athens. A farewell dinner in the Greek tradition, on the Plaka just below the Acropolis, concludes the program. By the end of the program students will have visited the National Museum in Athens and most of the other important museums and sites in southern Greece and the island of Crete.

Highlights: Highlights include visits to Corinth, the main economic rival to Athens; Epidauros, sanctuary to Asklepios the god of healing and site of an early hospital; Mycenaean palaces and fortified towns; the Bronze Age town of Lerna; the Byzantine city of Mystra; the sanctuary to Zeus and site of the ancient Olympic games at Olympia; Chletmoutsi Castle, a Crusader fort near Olympia; an optional hike from Korykian Cave, sacred to the nymphs of Dionysos; Minoan towns and palaces and another optional hike through the spectacular Samaria Gorge on the island of Crete; the Temple of Athena Aphaia on the island of Aigina, just off shore of Athens.

Cost in US$: Approximately $5,650

Tuition and Fees: Estimated tuition and fees for 3 credit hours (based on standard tuition rate): $584.*
Estimated tuition and fees for 6 credit hours (based on standard tuition rate): $1,168.*

*Actual expenses for KU students will vary by the students individual tuition compact. Non-KU students will pay the standard tuition rate listed above.

Additional costs:Airfare, all lunches and some dinners, passport fees, books, and personal expenses.
An optional group flight from Kansas City to Athens will be arranged for the convenience of participants.

Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Experience Required: no

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application