Tour
the temples of ancient gods on a travel/study tour of Greece sponsored
by Oakton Community College. Two trips remain for 2005: Sept. 1 -12,
and Oct. 6 - 17.
Begin in Athens with a visit to historical sites including the Acropolis
and Parthenon. Continue through Kalambaka and the mountain monasteries.
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.