Download May 15-16th: ROME

Study Abroad
Valdosta State University
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
ITALY, GREECE & TURKEY
MAY 14—June 8, 2010
May 15-16th: ROME - OSTIA
Arrival in Rome. Visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the
Mamertime Prison also Circus Maximus. Visit Vatican Museums,
Sistine Chapel , St Peters Basilica, Catacombs of San Callisto and
Ostia.
May 17th: FREE DAY IN ROME
OPTIONAL TOUR TO NAPLES/POMPEII
May 18th: DRIVE FROM ROME TO BARI – EMBARK FERRYBOAT
Transfer from Rome to the port of Bari.
Embark on to our ferryboat for our overnight sail to Patras,
Greece.
May 19th: PATRAS – OLYMPIA - TOLO
Arrive in the Greek port city of Patras. Drive to Ancient Olympia home of
Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games took place in 776 BC.
Afternoon visit to the archaeological site and museum. Continue to the
seaside town of Tolo for dinner & overnight stay.
May 20th: MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS
In Mycenae visit the remains of the prehistoric citadel fortified with the
Cyclopean Walls, the Lionesses' Gate, the remains of the Mycenaean
Palace and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Visit Epidaurus: the Sanctuary
of Asclepeios, ancient god of healing. See the best-preserved ancient
theater in all of Greece, famous for the harmony of its design and the
perfection of its remarkable acoustics, easily accommodating 12,000
people.
May 20th (cont.): CORINTH
Visit ancient Corinth with its Greek and Roman sites: the Agora, the
Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema, and Gallio’s Seat.
Continue to Delphi for overnight.
MAY 21: DELPHI
Delphi--center of the Ancient world, the "omphalos" (navel) of the earth
- whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic
world. On the slopes of Mt. Parnassos, in a landscape of unparalleled
natural beauty and majesty. We visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the
Treasury of the Athenians and the Archaeological Museum containing
such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer
and the famous athlete Aghias.
MAY 21 (cont.): DRIVE TO ISLAND OF LEFKADA
Drive from Delphi to Lefkada for extended stay
MAY 22 TO MAY 29: LEFKADA STAY AT HOTEL PORTO LIGIA
These seven days will be spent at the Hotel Porto Ligia, in Lefkada. Most classes will
be held here during this stay—they will be informal sessions held in the hotel’s dining
area.
THE TAVERNA’S AND AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD
Enjoy the rhythm of seaside living on the island of Lefkada. A
typical day in the Summer begins with a visit to the sea in the
morning, a substantial meal in the middle of the day, then
socializing with family and friends at the taverna’s from the late
afternoon to evening.
LEFKADA DAY CRUISE
One day there will be a full day cruise to famous beaches in
Lefkada, including Porto Katsiki Beach, one of the top swim
beaches in the world. Onto Kefalonia and the town of Fiscardo
and lastly Ithaki. Cruise includes swim time.
MAY 29: DRIVE FROM LEFKADA TO ATHENS
Overnight stay in Athens
MAY30 : DAY FREE IN ATHENS
MAY 31: ATHENS TOUR & SOUNION
Sightseeing tour of Athens. Climb up to the marble-capped
Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and Erechteion. Our
tour continues with the highlights of modern Athens: we pass
by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House,
Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian
Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library.
JUNE 1-3 : 3 FREE DAYS IN ATHENS
See the city
Shop the Plaka
JUNE 4: DEPART ATHENS OR EMBARK 3 DAY CRUISE
Transfer from Hotel to either Athens airport or the port
to embark on cruise. (not included in base price)
JUNE 4: EMBARK ON CRUISE
Mykonos: Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed, flowerdecked alleyways, climbing to the sculpture church of
Paraportiani or along the waterfront of «Little Venice» to the
well-known windmills. Late evening sail for Kusadasi in Turkey.
JUNE 5: PATMOS, GREECE & KUSADASI (EPHESUS), TURKEY
Kusadasi, Western Turkey: starting point for our tour to the ancient city of
Ephesus). We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in
this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC.
Walk through history along marble Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian
and the Theatre. Return to Kusadasi for souvenir shopping before sailing for
Patmos, Greece.
PATMOS, GREECE
Patmos: a beautiful and almost mysterious rocky island where the
apostle John was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation. On our tour
we drive up to the Monastery of St. John the Evangelist where we have a
wonderful view of the island. We also visit the Grotto of the Revelation.
JUNE 6: HERAKLION CRETE – SANTORINI
Heraklion Crete, where our excursion takes us from the lively bustling city to
visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur (half bull
and half man).
Santorini, Take a mule or the cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera,
perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano, the eruption of which (1,600
BC) literally buried a flourishing Bronze Age town which has now been
excavated at Akrotiri.
JUNE 7: PIRAEUS, GREECE - DEPARTURE
Sail from Santorini to Piraeus. We disembark from the cruise
ship and transfer to Athens airport for our flight home
COURSES OF STUDY
PHIL 3060 Ancient Philosophy /
PHIL 4900 Special Topics In Ethics: Ethics of the Ancient Mediterranean
3hrs
No Prerequisites
Dr. Ari Santas
A study of some of the most famous and influence ethical writings of the ancient
world. From the Pre-Socratics, to Athenians, to the Stoics and Hellenistic writers, we’ll
be reading and discussing their cosmologies and theologies and they connected them to
eudemonia—the good life. Philosophers studied will include Heraclitus, Democritus,
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius.
REL 3330 New Testament /
REL 4700 Archaeology of Early Christianity
3hrs
No Prerequisites
Dr. Fred Downing
A study of the history, thought, and literature of the early Christian church. The study
will be done against the historical and cultural background of the major archaeological
sites which we will visit including Rome, Athens, Corinth, and Ephesus.
Trip Package Includes
•TOTAL BASE COST IS $4605; TRIP INCLUDES:
•AIRFARE FROM ATLANTA TO ROME AND ATHENS TO ATLANTA
• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION WITH MOST MEALS INCLUDED
- Three nights in Rome, Italy
- One night in 4 bedded outside cabin on ferryboat
- One night in Tolo, Greece
- One night in Delphi, Greece
- Eight nights in Lefkada, Greece
- Six nights in Glyfada, Athens, Greece
• FERRYBOAT PASSAGE FROM ITALY TO GREECE
•ONE DAY CRUISE from the island of Lefkada, visiting Porto Katsiki
and the islands of Kefalonia and Ithaki
•Comprehensive sightseeing tours with the services of professional
local English-speaking government licensed guide
• English-speaking escorted Group Transfers between Airports and
Hotels or Ports, transportation by private, fully air-conditioned,
deluxe motor-coaches
CRUISE OPTION
COST FOR OPTIONAL 3 DAY CRUISE: $635
INCLUDES Three Night Cruise to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Patmos and Kusadasi in
Turkey, in air conditioned cabin accommodation, with private facilities (shower/bathtub,
washbasin, toilet), full board on ship, entertainment, free use of shipboard facilities
and services of cruise staff.
Payment Schedule
Application Fee
December 1
February 1
March 1
$200
$500
$2,000
$1,905
(+ for Optional Cruise) $635 *
For more information please contact Dr. Frederick Downing or Dr. Ari Santas:
Email [email protected] or [email protected]; or
Call the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at 229-333-5949.
*There will be at least one scholarship available for the cruise option