Chautauqua 2025 Travel Course - Ancient Greece
An Expedition Through the Cities of Ancient Greece
A time traveling adventure to ancient Greece! This one-week travel program will visit seven archaeological sites,
five museums, and includes three evening lectures. Overnights in Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and Sparta.
For people with an interest in...
History, architecture, archaeology, anthropology, archaeoastronomy, sociology, and other related science and social sciences fields.
Prerequisites
While not required, participants are encouraged to have at least some knowledge of the history of ancient Greece. Dr. Ed Barnhart can recommend readings for those interested in learning more before the trip. Day trips will involve walking in hot and humid weather. While it will not be physically challenging, participants in weak physical condition are encouraged to build strength and stamina before the trip.
Costs
$3600 per person (two people sharing a hotel room)$4200 per person for your own single hotel room
$500 deposit due upon registration
50% balance due 90 days before the course (March 7)
Final balance due 30 days before the course (May 7)
Flights
Participants are responsible for arranging their own flight reservations to and from Athens. Since participants come from all over the country, recommending a single flight is impossible. As of Dec 2024, round trip flights from Denver to Athens are running $1800 on average from multiple airlines. Of course, the airline industry is dependent on the market and fees are subject to change. Hopefully down!Hotels During the Program (these or similar)
Athens - Plaka HotelDelphi - Parnassos Delphi Hotel
Olympia - Neda Hotel
Sparta - Menelaion Hotel
Included
Lodging, private ground transportation, all entry fees, local professional guides in certain restricted locations and evening lectures. Digital copies of the presentations given during the course will be provided to each participant.Not Included
Airfare to/from Athens, airport transfers to and from the airport, lunches and dinners, and gratuities.Greek (EU) Visas
There are no special requirements for a tourist visa in Greece for US citizens, simply a US passport to show at immigration. Any entry fees should have been part of your airline ticket price.Its always a good idea to make sure your passport has at least six months left before expiration and one fully blank page free of stamps.
How to register for the course
To secure a place in the course, a $500 deposit to Ancient Explorations is required. The course is limited to 20 participants. Balance payments will be due in two installements - 50% due at 90 days before the course on March 7th and the remaining 50% due at 30 days before the course on May 7th.
Here is the registration form.
Pay by check
Please send your deposit by check made out to Ancient Explorations to:Ancient Explorations
1630 30th St
Suite A520
Boulder, CO 80301
Pay with a credit card
Course Itinerary
June 7-14, 2025
