Greece 

Athens, Nauplia, Olympia, Itea, Delphi, 
Meteora, Mycenae, Epidaraus
Greek Island Cruise to Mykonos, Crete,
Rhodes, Patmos, Kusadasi (Turkey),
Santorini, and Ephesus ! 

Folk Dancing, Folk Music, History, Culture, Art, and Adventure! 

        Greek Folk Dancers in Rhodes

When: October 3-16, 2026
Led by Lee Otterholt
Guided by Maroula Konti
Features

★ Athens, Nauplia, Sparta, Olympia, Itea, Delphi, Meteora, Mycenae, and Epidaurus 
★ Daily folk dancing with Lee Otterholt
★ Meet and dance with local Greek folkdance groups 
★ Price includes hotels, private bus, guide, sight seeing
    for land tour, all breakfasts and dinners 
★ Click here to see Greek folk dance class

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OUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Saturday, October 3: Depart for Greece on airline of your choice.  

Day 2-3: Sunday-Monday, October 4-5: Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens. Make your way to hotel on your own. Meet in the hotel lobby at 6 pm. Welcome dinner at a local taverna.  Overnight at the Electra Rhythm hotel in Athens. Next day city tour of Athens, visit Acropolis, walking tour of the Plaka. Greek folk dancing with Maria and local dancers.
Lecture by Maroula Konti with slides and photos on evolution of dance in Greece from ancient times to the present day, including the symbolism of the costumes, dance steps .  Overnight Electra Rhythm hotel in Athens. 

FIVE DAY CLASSICAL TOUR

Day 4-5: Tuesday, October 6 
Visit of ancient Epidaurus, lunch and dancing with Nikos. Free time in Nafplion. 
Dinner and overnight in Nauplion at Liberty Hotel. (B, D)  

                                          Lion’s Gate at Mycenae

                     Mycenae from above

Day 7: Friday, October 9: Olympia-Itea
Visit of ancient Olympia, dancing with a local group. Overnight in charming seaside village of Itea. Dinner and overnight in Hotel Nafsika. (B, D)

Dephi: The stones speak

Day 8: Saturday, October 10 Delphi-Kalambaka
Visit of Delphi, drive through Arachova, stop at Thermopylae. Arrive in Kalambaka. Dinner and dance at a local tavern. Overnight in Kalambaka, Hotel Kastrati. (B.D)

Day 8: Sunday, October 11
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. Visit two monasteries. Return to Athens. Overnight Electra Rhythm hotel in Athens.

Meteora monastery “in the clouds”

Mykonos (it means mushroom) scene

Pontic dancers

                                            Ephesus

Day: 12: Wednesday, October 14
Sail to Rhodes.  Explore the medieval city.  Optional excursion to Lindos with ancient Acropolis and breath-taking views.

Cretan dancers

Day 13: Thursday, October 15
Visit Heraklion, capital of Crete.  Optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos. Sail to Santorini, home of legendary kingdom of Atlantis.  Arrive in Santorini at 4:30 p.m. and sail for Athens at 9:30 p.m.

                                                           Santorini at dusk

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