Greece: Garden of the Gods

April 26-May 8, 2023

From $6,290 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy.

Professor Emeritus, Douglas Knight will be our faculty leader on this amazing trip to Greece. A popular leader on many Vanderbilt trips, he is excited to return to Greece and share his love for the country, its history and its culture.

Greece is perennially popular, and this itinerary provides the best destinations at the most glorious time of the year. The flowers are abundant, the farm to table springtime food is delicious and the crowds have not yet gathered.

Tour Athens, the foundation of western civilization with all its glorious temples and monuments to classical architecture. Samos was once the wealthiest Greek island, featuring the Temple of Hera, the goddess believed to have been born there.

Enjoy a seaside resort experience before traveling to Rhodes, the ancient trading capital with a multi-cultural history. Wrap up the trip in Crete, where the Minoans thrived. Explore the palace of Knossos, enjoy the abundant flora and reflect on a week well spent.

Call (615) 322-3673 or contact us to learn more and register.

  • Accommodations
  • Program Inclusions
    • Full breakfast each morning at the hotels.
    • Five lunches and seven dinners at local restaurants with wine or beer and soft drinks.
    • Athens/Samos/Rhodes/Heraklion, Crete, flights.
    • Airport/hotel transfers and handling of luggage.
    • All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary with professional English-speaking guide, expert on the sites we will visit.
    • Entrance fees to museums, archaeological and historic sites.
    • Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters.
    • All local taxes and service charges.
    • Complete pre-departure material.