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Dr. Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ - Dr. Carolyn Osiek is the Charles Fischer Catholic Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. She is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association and the Society of Biblical Literature. Her publications include commentaries on Paul's letters to the Galatians, Philippians, and Philemon, "Ordained Women in the Early Church," and "A Woman's Place: House Churches in Earliest Christianity." She has been leading groups to Biblical sites since 1981. Days 1 & 2 - New York / Athens / Delphi - Depart U.S. and arrive Athens. Drive to Delphi, the ancient site of homage and pilgrimage. Time permitting, we view artifacts from in and around Delphi at the local museum.
Day 3 - Visit the spectacular sanctuary site of Apollo at Delphi, including the sanctuary from where the "oratories" of Delphi dispensed words of the gods to faithful pilgrims. Later, drive north to the monastic center at Meteora.
Day 4 - We will trek (by stairs from the road) to the mountain-top monasteries of Meteora, taking time to tour the Grand Monastery built on top of the region's highest rock, St. Steven's, the only women's convent among the otherwise male communities, and the beautiful Varlem Monastery, which houses a trove of relics, icons, crosses and ecclesiastical treasures. After lunch, we drive north, visiting the tomb of the father of Alexander the Great at Vergina.
Day 5 - Visit Thessaloniki and Philippi, two cities dear to Paul and to whose inhabitants he wrote letters.
Day 6 - Early morning departure from Thessaloniki for Athens. In the afternoon we visit the acropolis and its temple to Athina and the ancient agora.
Day 7 - Today we visit Corinth and Cenchrae, home to Pauline communities, and the 2nd Millennium BC city of Mycenea, viewing its ancient acropolis and famous beehive burial.
Day 8 - Free day to enjoy an optional boat excursion to one or more nearby islands, a relaxing trip to the beach or extra time to explore Athens, the National Museum, the Cycladic or Byzantine Museums, the Temple of Zeus, or sunset at Sounion.
Day 9 - Return to the US or continue to the Holy Land.
July 4th - 12th, 2010 (Approximately $3,250 - $3,500, plus applicable security and departure taxes and fuel surcharges)
Includes:
-Round trip airfare from New York to Athens
-Daily breakfast and dinner
-Superior Hotel accommodations
-Tour manager and Guides
-Ground transportation via private motor coach
-Entrance fees to sites visited
Not included:
-Airport Taxes and Fuel Charges (Estimated $175-300), which will be calculated at the time of final payment
-Lunches/Tips/Personal spending money
Discounted Price:
The discounted price is in effect until April 3. After that date, reservations may be made on a space-available basis for an additional $100 plus any increase in airfare.
