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Leave from Boston, then JFK in NY and fly to Athens, arriving the next day.
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Arrive in the capital of Greece - home of gods and goddesses, and the birthplace of democracy. Begin exploring.
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A local guide shows us the city, including the Theater of Dionysos, the Agora and the Greek Parliament. Behold the immense temple of the Acropolis, boasting the spectacular Parthenon. Later we explore the Plaka. This evening we enjoy a rousing Mousaka and Sousta.
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Explore Delphi, a mystical city that inspires images of bronze chariots, sacrificial altars and goddesses. Discover a world of soothsaying at the oracle site, where a woman answered questions using powers of prophecy afforded her by Apollo. Then we're off to Patras.
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Visit the legendary home of the Greek gods of Mount Olympus and see the site of the original Olympic Games. Retrun to Patras to catch the overnight steamer to Italy.
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Arrive in Italy and journey thorugh the countryside to Sorrento.
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We visit legendary Pompeii, a bustling Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Then we cross the Bay of Naples to enjoy the chic reosrt island of Capri.
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We journey to Rome and continue our adventure as a local guide leads us on a tour of the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and Trajan's Column.
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Today we view famous works of religious art, including Michelangelo's Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica and the Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel, as we tour the Vatican City. Later we'll train as one of Caesar's Gladiator's.
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Fly from Rome to JFK to Boston - welcome home!
