Transcript Greece: An Adventure Awaits

Greece:
An Adventure Awaits
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Study Abroad Trip
Destinations in Greece
Athens
Loutraki
(city within Corinthia)
Wineries
(Lafkiotis, Nemea and Skouras)
Saronic Gulf Cruise
(Aegina, Poros and Hydra)
Nauplion
Epidarus
Mycenae
Acropolis (Athens)
Sounion
Ancient Corinth
Canal of Corinth
Lake Vouliagmeni
Olympia
Delphi (Not on itinerary)
Athens, Greece
Cultural Highlights of Athens
Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier at Syntagma
Square which is the
central square adjacent to
Parliament in Athens.
Folk dancing and
entertainment at a local
restaurant in Athens.
Other Highlights in Athens
Old Olympic Stadium
in Athens, Greece
– Visitors can run around
the historic track and
sit in the marble
stadium
– Greece was host to the
Olympics in 2004
Loutraki
http://www.city-of-loutraki.gr/
Loutraki Highlights
Beaches
Access to several
sightseeing day
excursions
Blue Lake
Heraion
Loutraki is the seat of the municipality Loutraki-Perachora. It is largely a tourist
town, and is well-known in Greece for its vast natural springs. The name itself,
Loutraki derives from the Greek word for Spring.
Wineries
Lafkiotis
Nemea (Wine Coop)
Skouras
Lafkiotis Winery
Family-owned winery located in that has been in
operation for 40 years. Wine is aged in French, oak
barrels in environment-controlled cellars. Lafkiotis
exports to several countries around the world
including the United States. ( www.lafkiotis.gr)
Nemea (Wine Coop)
A Greek Wine Coop
established in 1937, which
now includes all vinegrowers in the region.
http://www.greekproducts.
com/nemea/
Skouras Winery
In 1966 George Skouras
built a modest winery at
Gymno, a tiny vineyard
commune inside the
Nemea Appellation. Since
then he has grown
tremendously and is on the
forefront of Greek Wine
Industry.
www.skouraswines.com
Saronic Gulf Cruise
Leaving Athens to reach Aegina, Poros and Hydra Islands
Aegina Island
Aegina Island
Picturesque houses
Horses pulling
carriages
Busy port with cruise
ships, fishing boats,
dolphins, catamarans
Small in size – only
83 square kilometers
Olive tree hillsides
Poros Island
Population of 3,500
Serviced by ferries
Island named for
Poseidon “God of the
Sea”
33 square kilometers
Poros Island
Unique icon souvenirs are available on the island.
Hydra Island
Beautiful port village
Cafes/restaurants
Most popular Saronic
Gulf Island compared
with Aegina, Angistri,
Poros and Spetsis
Gold shops
Nauplion
View of Bay of Nauplion
Belltower of Fortress of Palamidi
Nauplion
Looming castles
Marble pavements
Remarkable
architecture
Belltower of Fortress of Palamidi
Elegant mainland city
Epidaurus
Epidaurus was built
around the 3rd Century BC
and is adorned with a
multitude of buildings
most famous of which is
the ancient Theater of
Epidaurus.
“If a coin drops in the
center – you can hear it
anywhere in the theater”
Mycenae
High above the
modern town of
Mycenae, the
excavated ruins of the
original city state are
found. Some of the
famous ruins include
the lions gate and the
royal tombs
Acropolis
View of Acropolis from below the hill in Athens
Acropolis: Erechtheion
Construction
began in 420
Built to
accommodate
religious
rituals
Famous for the
six caryatids
which support
the structure
Acropolis: Theatre of Dionysus
Eleuthereus
Acropolis - Parthenon
The Parthenon is temple of the Greek Goddess Athena and considered
the most important surviving building of classical Greece.
Acropolis: Museum
The museum consists of
nine galleries mapped out
in chronological order
display art from the
acropolis
This photo is of Nike
unloosening her
sandal. The relief is from
the parapet of the bastion
of the temple of Athena
Nike. Dated to circa 410
BCE.
Sounion
Southernmost tip of the
Attica Peninsula
Ruins of the ancient
Greek Temple of
Poseidon – “the god of
the sea” in classical
mythology
Offers a beautiful view
of the Aegean Sea
Sounion
Coastal Views Near Sounion
Coastal Views Near Sounion
Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth
Greek city-state on the
Isthmus of Corinth
Founded circa 6,000 BC
Visited by Apostle Paul
Destroyed by an
Earthquake in 1858
Tied to many historical
eras including; Prehistoric,
Classical, Roman,
Byzantine, and Ottoman
Castle of Corinth
The Castle Rests at the Top of the Hill
Canal of Corinth
Connects the Ionic and Aegean Seas
Canal of Corinth
Ionic Sea Side of the Canal
Canal of Corinth
Aegean Sea Side of the Canal
Lake Vouliagmeni
Population of 4,000
Sits on Hymettus
Mountain
Beaches
Site of 2004 Summer
Olympics
Olympia
Stadium at Olympia
Olympia
Site of the Olympic
Games in classical times
Olympic Games date back
further than 776 BC
In 394 emperor
Theodosius I abolished
them because they were
reminiscent of paganism
Delphi
Delphi is one of the most
important archaeological
sites of Greece, known for
the oracle which
influenced world affairs
for over 1,000 years
Also known as the belly
button of the world
Delphi
Delphi
Delphi
Scenic View Near Delphi
Group Photo at Delphi Marker
Questions?
Thanks and I look forward to
traveling with you and sharing in
this exciting experience!
OPA!
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