 May 2–15, 2009
Experience the legendary lands of the Eastern Mediterranean where the past seems more intriguing than ever, aboard the beautifully appointed Oceania Insignia. From historic Athens, embark on your leisurely voyage, which begins by touring the stunning Greek Isles and Turkey with stops in Delos, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, and Corfu. Leave the echoes of empires and antiquity behind and weave your way through the colorful tapestry of some of Eastern Europe’s most enchanting ports: Sarande, Albania; Kotor, Montenegro; Ancona, Italy; and Dubrovnik, Pula, and Rovinj in Croatia. Explore ancient ruins, gaze upon medieval walls, and walk the winding cobbled streets of these fascinating ports of call. Conclude your sea-swept odyssey in beloved Venice, a city of meandering canals, inspiring architecture, and romance.
Learn more from our online brochure (PDF format).
 Lecturer: Prof. Robin F. Rhodes
Prof. Robin Rhodes is an associate professor of art history and concurrent associate professor of classics at the University of Notre Dame. An archaeologist and historian of classical art and architecture, he was recently awarded a multi-year National Endowment for the Humanities Collaborative Research Grant for his work as principal investigator of the Greek stone Architecture at the Corinth Excavations of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. He recently created and curated the traveling exhibit, “The Genesis of Monumental Architecture in Greece: the Corinth Project,” has established a website for the project (nd.edu/~corinth), and is in the final preparation of a monograph on the seventh-century temple on Temple Hill in Corinth. He wrote Architecture and Meaning on the Athenian Acropolis (Cambridge University Press, 1995), now in its third printing. He has been the NEH senior research fellow at the American School, the Morgan Chair of Architectural Design at the University of Louisville, and the Graham Lecturer in Classical Architecture for the Archaeological Institute of America.
$$$ From approximately $3,699 per person, including free airfare from select cities
Activity level: Leisure
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For over 35 years, Go Next has been offering travel opportunities to various destinations throughout the world. Whether a week in one European city, or a more extensive international adventure, Go Next keeps value-conscious travelers in mind. Years of experience in careful planning and attention to detail allows Go Next to offer tours of exceptional value and quality that appeal to people of diverse age groups. Participants have the opportunity to custom design their trip from a wide choice of informative optional excursions allowing flexibility for the more independent traveler.
Dates, schedules, costs and program details are accurate based on information received by the Alumni Association, but are subject to change. Please verify details, date and pricing prior to booking a reservation with the individual travel supplier. The Notre Dame Alumni Association receives financial benefits from the administrator that provides this program. These benefits fund alumni programs and activities.
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