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Join Dream Vacations and Learning Journeys for an unforgettable theater immersion journey to Greece, where great playwrights such as Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes built the foundation upon which all modern theatre is based.

Greek theatre began in the 6th century BCE in Athens with the performance of tragedy plays at religious festivals, which inspired Greek comedy plays. The two types of Greek drama would become popular, and performances spread throughout the Mediterranean, influencing Hellenistic and Roman theatre.

The architecture of the ancient Greek theatre has continued to inspire the design of theatres today. Enjoy visits and workshops with local theater communities and experience a performance at Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Festival.


Greek Theatre Immersion


July 12, 2023 days and July 19, 2023 nights

Your Curriculum

At A Glance

DAY 1: Welcome to Athens! Greece

Welcome to Athens!

DAY 2: Athens

After your breakfast, depart at indicated time for your Athens Sightseeing tour including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Our expert guide will take you to see the center of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National library.

DAY 3: Visit Ancient Corinth Epidaurus Nafplion

After breakfast, leave Athens by the scenic coastal road and reach the Corinth Canal (short photo stop). Enjoy the imposing landscape in the Corinth Canal’s protected waters, one of the 19th Century world’s engineering masterpieces with history that starts as early as 602 B.C.

DAY 4: Nafplion Argoa Theatre Athens

After breakfast we depart for Argos to visit the Theatre of Argos with the capacity of 20000 seats approximately, it counts among the largest ancient theatres in Greece. Morning workshop class in Greek Theater or a lecture on ancient Greek Theater.

DAY 5: Full Day Tour Delphi

Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus -Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back).

DAY 6: Thorikos Threatre and Cape Sounio

After breakfast we depart for visit Thorikos Theatre just north of the modern town of Lavrionlies a plain with sacred olive trees loomed over by an imposing hill with a distinct double summit. It is no wonder that Thorikos, this advantageous place that also stretches east to the sea was inhabited as early as the Neolithic era.

DAY 7: Athens

After breakfast at leisure to explore Athens.

DAY 8: Athens

Transfer from hotel to Athens’s airport for return flight home.


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Departure

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What You Will Learn/Do

Why We Love This Traveling Classroom

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How This Program Benefits The Local Community

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Program

DAY 1: Welcome to Athens! Greece

Arrival at Athens International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your day at the only district a visitor may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy your shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets. Welcome dinner at Plaka at traditional restaurant. Overnight at your hotel in Athens. (D)


DAY 2: Athens

On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and have a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the famous Parthenon. We walk to the Theatre of Dionysus which is built on the south slope of the Acropolis Hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleutherous.

The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late sixth century BC where is hosted the City Dionysia. Your first taste of Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural building where, at last, the statues have found their home and admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era. Meeting with Theater Association for an interactive workshop. Return to your hotel and remaining of your day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Athens (B)


DAY 3: Visit Ancient Corinth Epidaurus Nafplion

Drive on and visit the ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city, which include the Agora (marketplace) and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C.) and the theatre of Ancient Corinth was rebuilt on the top of the older one whose first building phase dates back to the end of the 5th century and clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times.

On the way stop for lunch continue to Epidaurus with its 4th century B.C. theatre, famous for its astonishing acoustics. and the town of Nafplion, a modern seaside resort and old town, is crowned by the mighty ramparts at the Palamidi Fortress. A performance at Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Festival
Overnight at hotel at Nafplion (B)


DAY 4: Nafplion Argoa Theatre Athens

Nestling in the southeastern side of the castle hill, to be linked to the agora, it overlooked the ancient city and was visible from the Argolic gulf. Preexisting small sanctuaries existed on the same spot, including those of the Dioskouri and Zeus Eubouleus, remained untouched during construction of the monument. Built during the Hellenistic period, in the early third century BC, probably to host music and drama contests during the Panhellenic Nemean games which were then transferred to the town of Argos from the sanctuary of Zeus in Nemea, almost simultaneously, the Heraian games were also transferred to Argos. According to evidence, the oldest Nemean competition taking place in the theatre of Argos in 205BC involved guitar players and singers.
The monument also hosted political conferences such as the regular session of the Achaian Sympilitia during the second century BC Return to Athens early in the afternoon. (B).


DAY 5: Full Day Tour Delphi

Arrive at Delphi, the center of the ancient world - the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the most famous oracle of the ancient world. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing masterpieces of the ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer, the famous athlete Aghias and the Sphinx. Free time at Delphi for lunch and return to Athens by the same route. (B)


DAY 6: Thorikos Threatre and Cape Sounio

Initially excavated in 1886 the ancient theatre of Thorikos has attracted much attention due to is unusual layout. Its irregular oval auditorium and also rectangular orchestra whether reflecting the early date of the theatre or the gradual development of its seating capacity, renders this theatre a unique sample of the architectural evolution of ancient theatres.

We drive the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.

We return along the coastal road, passing by the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza, the Athenian Riviera. (B)


DAY 7: Athens

Farewell dinner at Kuzmina restaurant (B, D)


DAY 8: Athens




Program Registration Fees

All itinerary prices are listed in USD

Per person for Single Standard $445.00

Per person for Standard $3,390.00


Program Departure Dates:

Services Included

•    6-night accommodation at 4-star Amalia hotel or similar in Athens
•    1-night accommodation at 4-star Grande Bretagne or similar hotel in Nafplion
•    Festive welcome and farewell dinners.
•    Daily breakfast at the hotel
•    New hotel accommodation tax
•    Half day city tour of Athens visiting Acropolis site and Museum including transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee Acropolis site, Dionysos and Acropolis Museum
•    2-day tour to Ancient Corinth and Corinth Theatre, Epidaurus including transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee to Ancient Corinth Epidaurus
•    Full day tour to Delphi site and museum including transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee Delphi site and museum
•    Tour to Cape Sounio and visit Thorikos Theatre Lavrion including transportation, English speaking guide, entrance fee of Temple of Poseidon and Thorikos theatre
•    Workshop class in Greek Theatre or a lecture on ancient Greek Theatre
•    Meeting with Greek theatre association in Athens
•    A performance at Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Festival
7/12/2023 8:00:00 AM

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Adventure Learning
Ancient Traditions
Arts-Crafts-Textile
Birding and Wildlife
Bucket List Learning
Dance
Fashion
Gastronomy
Genealogy
Language
Music
Photography
Theater Arts
Unplugged Learning
Wellness and Spirituality
Wine and Spirits
Woman's Focused
Writing and Literature

Learning Level

Explore an Interest
Pursue a Passion
Change My Life!

Activity Level

Moderate


What You Will Learn/Do

• Workshop class in Greek Theatre or a lecture on ancient Greek Theatre

• Meeting with Greek theatre association in Athens

• A performance at Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Festival

• Learning experience in Ancient Corinth and Corinth Theatre, Epidaurus


Why This Program Is Unique

This program is immersive for anyone interested in theater arts.

During this program you will develop or improve acting skills in various genres, learn about production design and understand the role theater plays in society, both from a historical and modern perspective.


How This Program Benefits The Local Community

Supports local the local arts community. A portion of the program fees contribute to global arts and literature preservation projects.


Program Itinerary

Start/Finish City:

Open All Days


DAY 1: Welcome to Athens! Greece

Welcome to Athens! Arrival at Athens International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your day at the only district a visitor may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy your shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets. Welcome dinner at Plaka at traditional restaurant. Overnight at your hotel in Athens. (D)

DAY 2: Athens

After your breakfast, depart at indicated time for your Athens Sightseeing tour including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Our expert guide will take you to see the center of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National library. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and have a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the famous Parthenon. We walk to the Theatre of Dionysus which is built on the south slope of the Acropolis Hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleutherous. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late sixth century BC where is hosted the City Dionysia. Your first taste of Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural building where, at last, the statues have found their home and admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era. Meeting with Theater Association for an interactive workshop. Return to your hotel and remaining of your day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Athens (B)

DAY 3: Visit Ancient Corinth Epidaurus Nafplion

After breakfast, leave Athens by the scenic coastal road and reach the Corinth Canal (short photo stop). Enjoy the imposing landscape in the Corinth Canal’s protected waters, one of the 19th Century world’s engineering masterpieces with history that starts as early as 602 B.C. Drive on and visit the ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city, which include the Agora (marketplace) and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C.) and the theatre of Ancient Corinth was rebuilt on the top of the older one whose first building phase dates back to the end of the 5th century and clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. On the way stop for lunch continue to Epidaurus with its 4th century B.C. theatre, famous for its astonishing acoustics. and the town of Nafplion, a modern seaside resort and old town, is crowned by the mighty ramparts at the Palamidi Fortress. A performance at Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Festival Overnight at hotel at Nafplion (B)

DAY 4: Nafplion Argoa Theatre Athens

After breakfast we depart for Argos to visit the Theatre of Argos with the capacity of 20000 seats approximately, it counts among the largest ancient theatres in Greece. Morning workshop class in Greek Theater or a lecture on ancient Greek Theater. Nestling in the southeastern side of the castle hill, to be linked to the agora, it overlooked the ancient city and was visible from the Argolic gulf. Preexisting small sanctuaries existed on the same spot, including those of the Dioskouri and Zeus Eubouleus, remained untouched during construction of the monument. Built during the Hellenistic period, in the early third century BC, probably to host music and drama contests during the Panhellenic Nemean games which were then transferred to the town of Argos from the sanctuary of Zeus in Nemea, almost simultaneously, the Heraian games were also transferred to Argos. According to evidence, the oldest Nemean competition taking place in the theatre of Argos in 205BC involved guitar players and singers. The monument also hosted political conferences such as the regular session of the Achaian Sympilitia during the second century BC Return to Athens early in the afternoon. (B).

DAY 5: Full Day Tour Delphi

Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus -Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of the ancient world - the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the most famous oracle of the ancient world. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing masterpieces of the ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer, the famous athlete Aghias and the Sphinx. Free time at Delphi for lunch and return to Athens by the same route. (B)

DAY 6: Thorikos Threatre and Cape Sounio

After breakfast we depart for visit Thorikos Theatre just north of the modern town of Lavrionlies a plain with sacred olive trees loomed over by an imposing hill with a distinct double summit. It is no wonder that Thorikos, this advantageous place that also stretches east to the sea was inhabited as early as the Neolithic era. Initially excavated in 1886 the ancient theatre of Thorikos has attracted much attention due to is unusual layout. Its irregular oval auditorium and also rectangular orchestra whether reflecting the early date of the theatre or the gradual development of its seating capacity, renders this theatre a unique sample of the architectural evolution of ancient theatres. We drive the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion. We return along the coastal road, passing by the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza, the Athenian Riviera. (B)

DAY 7: Athens

After breakfast at leisure to explore Athens. Farewell dinner at Kuzmina restaurant (B, D)

DAY 8: Athens

Transfer from hotel to Athens’s airport for return flight home.


Program Registration Fees

2023 Departures & Fees 1 Departures

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July 12, 2023
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$4,407.00
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$578.50
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Services Included

• 6-night accommodation at 4-star Amalia hotel or similar in Athens • 1-night accommodation at 4-star Grande Bretagne or similar hotel in Nafplion • Festive welcome and farewell dinners. • Daily breakfast at the hotel • New hotel accommodation tax • Half day city tour of Athens visiting Acropolis site and Museum including transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee Acropolis site, Dionysos and Acropolis Museum • 2-day tour to Ancient Corinth and Corinth Theatre, Epidaurus including transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee to Ancient Corinth Epidaurus • Full day tour to Delphi site and museum including transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee Delphi site and museum • Tour to Cape Sounio and visit Thorikos Theatre Lavrion including transportation, English speaking guide, entrance fee of Temple of Poseidon and Thorikos theatre • Workshop class in Greek Theatre or a lecture on ancient Greek Theatre • Meeting with Greek theatre association in Athens • A performance at Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Festival

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