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June 1, 2004


Oakton Tours the Temples of Greece

Tour the temples of ancient gods on a travel/study tour of Greece sponsored by Oakton Community College. Two trips remain for 2004: Sept. 2 -13 and Oct. 7 - 18.

Begin in Athens with a visit to the famed Acropolis and the Parthenon. Continue through Kalambaka and the monasteries in the surrounding mountains. Next, stop in Delphi to view the Archaeological Museum, home of the Antinoos and the Naxian Sphinx. Travel on to Olympia and explore the remains of the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera. See the world famous "Hermes" by Praxiteles, and walk the Stadium of the original Olympics. Return to Athens for visits to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the Temple of Theseus.

An extended tour of the Greek Islands is available at an additional cost. For complete itineraries and more information, call Bea Cornelissen at 847-635-1812.

 


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