Sun, September 9 - arrive in Athens and check-in at the small boutique-style Hera Hotel, which is within walking distance of the Acropolis and the exciting Plaka.  This evening there will be a welcome cocktail, and a chance to meet our fellow distant travelers and receive our Handbook for on the spot documentation in a Visual Travelogue.

Mon, September 10 - A guided walking tour of the Acropolis in the morning.  In the afternoon, there is time for an optional visit to the National Archaeological Museum.  Time for visual journaling in the evening.

Tues, September 11 - An early ferry from Piraeus to Mykonos, with one or two stops at other islands along the way, arriving around noon.  Check-in at the beautiful hillside Kouros Hotel, short walking distance to the town of Mykonos, and a gorgeous view overlooking the Aegean Sea, site of some of the most spectacular sunsets in the Mediterranean.

Weds, September 12 thru Sat, September 15 - Four full days based in Mykonos, a gorgeous island with whitewashed Cycladic houses, a town with many shops along narrow winding streets, fabulous churches, a harbor with colorful fishing boats, seaside restaurants, windmills, and close to many beautiful beaches.  In this wonderful setting, we will have several visual journaling sessions and allow ourselves to soak in the unique Greek island atmosphere.  We will also visit the nearby archaeological island of Delos, the birthplace of Greek God Apollo and his twin sister, the Goddess Artemis.  This was the center of power of the Greek world for many centuries, and there will be time to see the ruins, visit the museum, or perhaps climb to the top of Mt Kynthos, the high hill overlooking the island, and from which we can view the many surrounding islands of the Cyclades.  There will also be some time on our own in Mykonos, to sit and dream or explore some of its famous beaches (or perchance to shop).

Sun, September 16 - An early ferry from Mykonos to the mainland port of Rafina, where we will take a motorcoach for a drive to the town of Delphi.  We check into our hotel, and have a chance to explore the many restaurants and shops of Delphi in the evening. 

Mon, September 17 - The highlight of our trip is the visit to the archaeological site of Delphi and its museum.   Delphi in ancient times was considered the center of the known world, the navel of the earth.  Here on the rugged hillside of Mt Parnassus we find the Sanctuary of Apollo and the site of the Oracle.   Above the olive-laden valley, looking down toward the Corinthian Gulf, we will have time at this sacred site for a Visual Journaling session,  to pause and feel the presence of long-ago pilgrims, and to listen for the ancient voices.   Perhaps the Oracle will answer the question we have been formulating throughout this pilgrimage.

Tues, September 18 - Return to Athens and check-in to the Hera Hotel.  Time for an optional trip to Cape Sounion and Poseidon's Temple, or to shop in the Plaka.  We conclude with a final Visual Journaling session and a Farewell Dinner where we have a final chance to share with each other some of our discoveries from this exciting journey.

Weds, September 19 - Checkout from hotel, and departures back to the US or individual onward touring within Greece.

If you would like to arrange individual onward travel within Greece, we have an excellent travel agent, and will put you in contact to help you with those arrangements.  Lots of great islands to explore, and other sights to see.