Farewell Greece!
After a short visit in Isthmias, the class spends one final night in Athens before departing Greece.
An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Classics 299: Greece
Nafplio: The Home of Dancing, Dining, and Dogs
The Greece group enjoys exploring ancient sites, beaches, and castles in the beautiful city of Nafplio.
Our Olympic Glory
The crew visits the birthplace of the Olympic Games in this installment of our traveling journal!
Delphi Delight
After a wonderful time in Athens, the group travels to Delphi to explore the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Greek Gods Galore!
The group studies the classical mythology present at two Ancient Greek sites, the Sanctuary of Artemis and the Temple of Poseidon.
Atop the Acropolis
After a long overnight ferryride, the group arrives in Athens. The bustle of the city brings much excitement and the beauty of the Acropolis makes Athens an immediate favorite for the group.
Wrapping up our Island Getaway!
Read about our final days on the beautiful island of Crete where we explored archaeological sites and the island! We brought the Iowa snow with us, but we still had a wonderful time despite the winter weather!
It's All Greek to Me!
Our first few days of travel and on the island of Crete!
Our Chariot Awaits...
Meet your "blog goddesses" who will document and capture everything Greece has to offer during the month of January!