Professor Kimberly Felos Study Abroad in Greece: May 3-13, 2018 Athens Kalymnos
Experience the Island Kalymnos Kalymnos (above) is known as the island of the sponge divers because it was the main occupation for many centuries, and still is a large part of its economic prosperity and fame today.
Fly From Tampa to Athens to Kalymnos Arrive in Pόthia Pόthia, the capital town, is known for its brightly colored houses and structures built amphitheatrically around the port or on two mountain slopes.
Pόthia, Kalymnos Stay in a Hotel Each student will stay in a hotel, and will receive the world famous Greek gift of hospitality.
Kalymnian Architecture Kalymnos is famous for its 19 th C. neoclassical architecture (left) and its simple island style (right) on the narrow streets.
Pόthia Delicious Meals Enjoy feta, olives, tomatoes, grilled meats and freshly made spanakopita (spinach pie).
Pόthia Tour the Sanctuary of Apollo/Early Christian Basilica Tour the archaeological site (above) of the ancient Temple of Apollo, on which the basilica of Christ was built in the 6 th C. A.D. Then visit the Kalymnos Archaeological Museum, housed in a 19 th C. neoclassical mansion, to see numerous local finds.
Pόthia Visit the Byzantine Knights Castle of Chrysocheria Built by the Knights of the Order of St. John, who ruled the island from the 14 th -16 th C.
Pόthia Church of St. Savvas (Patron Saint of Kalymnos) Visit the church and monastery of St. Savvas, where he spent the last years of his life.
Kalymnos Lunches and Dinners at Local Tavernas Enjoy the waterfront tavernas and many cafes, with their delicious local specialties.
Pόthia Visit the Prefecture (Government Office) Just outside the Prefecture (above left) is the largest fishing fleet in the Aegean Sea.
Kalymnos Largest Fishing Fleet in the Aegean Sea We will take a tour on a fishing boat on the gorgeous Aegean Sea, and view a blazing sunset as we return.
Kalymnos Visit Nearby Island Telendos On picturesque Telendos (left), we will visit a 6 th C. A.D. church, a monastery with the ruins of its castle (right), and an early Roman Christian necropolis (vaulted graves).
Telendos Swim in the Clear Blue Aegean Sea
Return to Kalymnos From Nearby Island Telendos See the adventuresome rock climbers as we return to splendid Kalymnos.
Kalymnos Farewell Dinner Say farewell to the island Kalymnos, famous for its unparalleled beauty and friendly hospitality.
Farewell to Kalymnos A Kalymnos kitty is saying goodbye to us, and a goat is leading us to the airport!
Goodbye Kalymnos We Will Always Remember You
Arrive in Athens Visit the Acropolis in Athens the highest point in the city.
Visit the Breathtakingly Beautiful Parthenon The Parthenon is one of the world s most renowned temples from ancient times.
Athens Tour the New Acropolis Museum Professor Felos in 2009 on her sixth trip to Greece. This is the most amazing museum I ve ever been to. I was so fortunate that SPC sent me to Athens on the weekend the new Acropolis Museum opened. Professor Felos
Acropolis Museum Parthenon Frieze Poseidon (God of the Sea), Apollo (God of Truth/Prophecy), and Artemis (Goddess of thehunt) An original section of the Parthenon frieze is on display in Athens. Other portions of the frieze the Elgin Marbles are on display at the British Museum.
Acropolis Museum Famous Kritios Boy (ca. 480 B.C.) The second floor features a rich and extensive trove of free-standing objects from the Archaic and Classical Greek periods. The Kritios Boy is approximately 2,600 years old.
Visit Delphi Site of Delphic Oracle Delphi was the religious and cultural center of the ancient Greek world. The ruins of ancient Delphi overlook the Delphic Gorge on the slopes of Mt. Parnassos.
Walk Up the Sacred Way Treasury of the Athenians The Treasury of the Athenians was built by the citizens of Athens in 487 B.C. as gratitude to the gods for victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. It held the precious ex-votos (votive offerings) given by Athenian supplicants to Apollo.
Delphi Walk Up the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo The Temple of Apollo s famous inscriptions at its entrance Nothing in Excess and Know Thyself were maxims and rules of conduct from Apollo.
Sacred Way Theater of Dionysus Visitors next reach the Theater of Dionysus (God of Wine). Festivals and exhibitions in music, poetry and dance were staged at the Theater of Dionysus in honor of Apollo.
Top of Sacred Way Delphi Stadium The Delphi Stadium is close to the top of Mt. Parnassus. It was the site of the Pythian Games, held every four years in the Olympiad.
Tour the Delphi Museum The Charioteer (474 B.C.) The Charioteer (ca. 470 B.C.) Greek Bronze (Archaeological Museum of Delphi, Greece) The Charioteer is a 5-foot 11-inches tall bronze statue commissioned by the Sicilian tyrant Polyzalos in 474 B.C., to commemorate his chariot team s victory in the Pythian Games. It was found in the Temple of Apollo at Delphi in 1896.
Visit Mycenae Palace of Agamemnon Archaeologist Schliemann excavated the Palace of Agamemnon in 1876.
Mycenae Agamemnon s Mask and Shaft Graves Mask of Agamemnon (ca. 1600-1550 B.C.) Gold death mask from Mycenae (National Archaeological Museum, Athens) Shaft Graves This gold funerary mask (left) was found covering the face of a body in a shaft grave (right). When Schliemann discovered it, he cabled the king of Greece at the time: Today I have gazed upon the face of King Agamemnon.
Visit Epidaurus The well-preserved ancient theater at Epidaurus, where some of the first Greek tragedies were performed, has perfect acoustics and seats 14,000 spectators.
Goodbye Greece We Will Always Remember You