History Club Trip to Italy & Greece. Summer 1993.

1. Italy & Greece
History Club Trip
Summer 1993

2. Day 1
• Overnight flight to Italy
Sore across the Atlantic in the wide-bodied jet of
a leading airline.
Day 2
• Arrival in Rome TWA
Touch down in bella Roma, the Eternal City! After
clearing customs you are greeted by your
bilingual EF Tour Director, who will remain with
you throughout your stay. A private luxury
motorcoach takes you to your comfortable hotel
for check-in.
• EF walking tour
Meet on the Spanish Steps for our EF walking
tour. Learn the legend behind the Trevi Fountain
and see the Pantheon; reconstructed by
Emperor Hadrian around 120 A.D., here Raphael
lies buried. Then conjure up images of dramatic
chariot races as you cross Piazza Navona, site of
the ancient Roman Hippodrome!

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8. Day 3
• Guided sightseeing of Rome
Recall the words “”When falls the Colosseum, Rome shall fall” as you step inside the mighty Colosseum, the ultimate symbol of
Rome. Try to imagine 50,000 cheering spectators watching gladiator battles unfold below! Drive by Piazza Venezia and the grassy
ruins of the ancient Forum Romanum, once the very heart of the vast and influential Roman Empire. Here Julius Caesar was
cremated and the legendary Romulus is buried. See St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church, erected n Vatican City where the
saint was martyred. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and try to find the artist’s signature (it is the only sculpture he ever signed).
• Sistine Chapel
Then continue on to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the stunning ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - imagine having painted it while lying on
your back!

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Day 4 • Unguided Exploration of Rome

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18. Day 5
• Guided sightseeing of Capri
Cross the Bay of Naples to the captivating Isle of
Capri. Here you’ll journey by rowboat (weather
permitting) into the shimmering Blue Grotto - admire
the translucent waters of this ancient Roman meeting
place.
• Transfer to Sorrento
Listen for the Sirens who once tempted Odysseus as
you continue on to Sorrento. Experience the
unparalleled beauty of Italy’s favorite resort, a town
overlooking the Bay of Naples and surrounded by
ravines.

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25. Museum Tickets Day 6
• Guided sightseeing of Pompeii
Learn how wealthy Romans lived 2000 years ago on
an excursion to Pompeii, one of the richest
archaeological sites in the world. When neighboring
Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., molten lava
completely buried the Roman resort; now fully
excavated, you can see the ruins of villas, ancient
temples, and Stabian Baths. Then enjoy magnificent
views of the islands, capes, and mountains from the
Bay of Naples.
About $8.00 US
• Transfer to Greece
Board a night ferry in Brindisi; enjoy cabin
accommodations as you sail across the Ionian Sea to
Greece!
Monetary Conversion Table

30. Ferry Ticket & Greek Visa
Day 7
• Arrival in Patras
Arrive in Patras, capital of the Peloponnese.
Day 8
• Guided sightseeing of Delphi
Journey through vineyards and orchards to Delphi,
home of the mystical oracle. After pondering your future,
visit the Temple of Apollo - here, according to legend,
the god once communicated with mortals..
• Transfer to Athens
Arrive in Athens, “Cradle of Democracy”, and birthplace
of Western Civilization!
• Sound and Light Show
Tonight you’ll enjoy a dazzling Sound and Light Show,
Museum Tickets
featuring a recorded history of Athens - enjoy a hillside
view of the Acropolis, as it becomes engulfed in an array
of light!

34. Day 9
• Guided sightseeing of Athens
An expert local guide introduces you to the antiquities of Athens.
• Visit to the Acropolis
Climb the Acropolis to view the majestic Parthenon, perhaps the world’s greatest architectural feat! See the Temple of Athena Nike, which once
housed a gold statue of the goddess (her wings were clipped to keep her from ever deserting the city). Athens is named after Athena, the
Goddess of War and Wisdom. After seeing the Presidential guard in their unique traditional costumes, pass the stadium where the first modern
Olympics were held in 1896 - as well as Omonia and Syntagma Squares.
• EF walking tour
Our EF walking tour takes you through the endearing Plaka district. Stroll past Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus - built to honor
the most powerful of all Greek gods, construction began in 515 B.C.!
• Greek Evening
An authentic Greek taverna in the Plaka district is waiting to welcome you to our optional Greek Evening. Here you can sample celebrated
Greek dishes and dance to the compelling music of the bouzouki!
Protectress of Athens …
Who was Athena?
Athena, the Greek goddess of war and wisdom, sprang from the head of Zeus, the most powerful of the Greek gods.
An oracle had informed Zeus that the Titaness Metis would be bearing their child. According to the oracle, the first child would be a daughter, but their
second child would be a son - who would do Zeus in, as he had his father, and as his father had his grandfather. Zeus, stung by the news, decided to
take care of the affair by swallowing Metis. He soon developed a horrible headache; his head was split open with an axe - and out popped Athena, fully
armored and screeching a war cry.
Athens was awarded to her as the result of a contest with Neptune. It was decided that the city would go to the god who presented it with the most
useful gift. Neptune submitted the horse; Athena the olive tree.
As the patron of Athens, the Parthenon was built in her honor. Although she is often portrayed with her helmet and shield, Athena only fought in the
name of peace. As the goddess of both war and wisdom, her side was always victorious - because she never rushed into battle without thinking.

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42. Day • Return Home
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Leslie, Ms. Gee, Ignazio, Maria R, Maria D,
Amanda, Jamie, Elisha

43. Gift for my godmother.
I’ll see Europe
again in 2001.