When: October 10 - 22, 2010 

             Santorini extension: Oct. 21-24         

Led by: Jim Gold and Lee Otterholt

Featuring:

• CLASSICAL TOUR: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Mycenae, Epidaurus !
• Greek Island Cruise to Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Patmos, Santorini, home of legendary Atlantis.
• In Turkey, visit Kusadasi and Ephesus.
• Folk dancing with Lee Otterholt and local Greek teachers

Land only: $2985
Land and air: $3495
Three-Day Santorini Extension: $395

About Jim Gold

About Lee Otterholt
Lee Otterholt, born in the USA of Norwegian-American parents, has lived and worked most of his life in Norway as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. He founded the Center for International Folk Dance in Oslo;he was also professor of dance folklore at the Norwegian National College of Ballet, and University College of Oslo.

Lee established folk dance and performing groups in Norway, taught at festivals and workshops throughout Europe, United States, and East Asia, and was the author of folk dance and instructional manuals used in Norwegian schools. A choreographer for folk ensembles, theater, and TV, Lee was one of the principal choreographers for the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

Ochi Day Parade on the Island of Santorini

Read an excerpt from Carol Karels Greek Folk Tour Adventure

Day 1: Sunday, October 10: Departure on Alitalia from JFK airport in New York City. Day 2-3: Monday-Tuesday, October 11-12: Transfer to Philippos Hotel. Explore ancient and modern city of Athens; visit the Royal Palace, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, and Omonia Square. FIVE DAY CLASSICAL TOUR Day 4: Wednesday, October 13: See the Corinthian canal, visit archaeological site of Mycenae, and the theater at Epidaurus. On to Nauplia. Dinner, folk dancing with Lee. Overnight: Rex Hotel.

Pontic Dancer

Day 5: Thursday, October 14:
Drive through central Peloponnese passing Megalopolis and Tripolis. Tour of historic Olympia. Dinner, folk dancing, and overnight at the Europa Hotel.

Day 6: Friday, October 15:
Morning drive through Nafpakto. Visit archeological sites at Delphi. Dinner, folk dancing, and overnight at Nafsica Hotel.

Day 7: Saturday, October 16:
Morning visit to Delphi museum. Drive through Arachova, Lamia, and Trikala. Arrive in Kalambaka. Dinner, folk dancing, and overnight at Edelweiss Hotel.

Day 8: Sunday, October 17:
Visit breathtaking cliff monasteries of Meteora. Rising from gigantic rocks, they appear as nature's gift to the pious who chose solitude and a life of worship. Lunch and Greek folk dancing in a local Kastraki restaurant. Return to Athens, passing through historic Thermopyle. Overnight: Philippos Hotel.

Day 10: Tuesday, October 19:
Visit Kusadasi in Turkey. Optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus, best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Bazaar shopping tour of Kusadsi led by Jim. Sail to the beautiful island of Patmos where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation.

Day 11: Wednesday, October 20:
Sail to Rhodes. Explore the medieval city. Optional excursion to Lindos with its ancient Acropolis and breath-taking views. Walking tour of Rhodes led by Jim. Greek folk dancing with Nelly Dimoglou Dancers.

Day 12: Thursday, October 21:
Visit Heraklion, capital of Crete. Optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos. Then onto Santorini, home of the legendary kingdom of Atlantis. Return to the ship that night or stay for the Santorini extension.

Day 13: Friday, October 22:
Stay on cruise to arrive in Piraeus. Transfer to airport for flight back home.

SANTORINI EXTENSION!
Days 12-15: Thursday-Sunday, October 21-24:
Included are accommodations and daily breakfasts at the Aressana Hotel. Saturday night or Sunday morning flight to Athens, then flight home on October 24.