Today we visited the archeological museum in the charming Venetian town of Chania, where we saw pottery, sculpture, mosaics and coins dating from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. A walk through the town allowed for a bit of shopping and refreshment. In the afternoon, the beautifully recreated Palace of Knossos,  in the ancient [...]

On July 4th, a couple of tour choices were available to us, and the group was split between a visit to Cape Sounion and Delphi. Again at the crossroads of history and  mythology, those who chose to go on the Cape tour went to the site of the ancient temple of Poseidon, and the promontory from which [...]

Our group arrived on Saturday July 2nd in Athens, the first stop on our journey. Exhausted, but not willing to miss an opportunity to experience this amazing culture, we dined in traditional Greek restaurants,  strolled through the narrow streets of the Plaka district and, with a tinge of anxiety, some even went to Syntagma Square, the site [...]

Our adventure begins on July 1, as World Affairs Council travelers depart for Athens then continue our journey through the Greek Islands and Turkey. When possible, we’ll post updates and photos.