Travels in Greece and Crete
W.J. (Jim) McCoy taught ancient Greek history, warfare, literature and culture in the Departments of History and Classics at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for 40+ years and still holds an adjunct academic professorship in the Curriculum of Peace, War, and Defense. He also teaches adult courses in the Community Classroom Series at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. From 1981-2010 he directed the UNC-CH Summer School Study in Greece program, an annual, out-of-suitcase adventure providing first-hand exposure to the diverse landscape, archaeology, history, and culture of Greece, both on the Greek mainland and many of the Aegean and Adriatic islands, including Crete. Over the years hundreds of students and adults participated in programs that were a far cry from typical tourist fare. He continues to direct two-week adult learning programs on the Greek mainland and Crete. The Crete adventure is the only adult program he will offer in 2015.
George Spiridakis has been a guide for 25+ years. Born on Crete and a graduate of the prestigious guide school in Thassaloniki, he is currently recognized as one of the premier guides in all Greece. In fact, he is the English-speaking guide of choice, sought out by government officials and prestigious travel agencies (including Abercrombie & Kent), whenever important dignitaries and artists come to Crete. He and Professor McCoy have worked together since 1988, sculpting fascinating and unusual educational and experiential learning programs appropriate for a variety of audiences. In addition to diverse and unique itinerary, the adult programs feature daily exposure to the intoxicating world of Greek cuisine, wherein George exudes his culinary expertise. No one has ever been disappointed…. or hungry.
George Spiridakis has been a guide for 25+ years. Born on Crete and a graduate of the prestigious guide school in Thassaloniki, he is currently recognized as one of the premier guides in all Greece. In fact, he is the English-speaking guide of choice, sought out by government officials and prestigious travel agencies (including Abercrombie & Kent), whenever important dignitaries and artists come to Crete. He and Professor McCoy have worked together since 1988, sculpting fascinating and unusual educational and experiential learning programs appropriate for a variety of audiences. In addition to diverse and unique itinerary, the adult programs feature daily exposure to the intoxicating world of Greek cuisine, wherein George exudes his culinary expertise. No one has ever been disappointed…. or hungry.
Travel to Crete and Athens
April 16th to May 5th, 2018
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Projected cost: $5790 per person, based on double occupancy and a stable US dollar/Euro exchange, to include all expenses save for international air transportation, trip insurance, most lunches and a few dinners in Greece, and personal spending money. [Note: All hotel accommodations are bed and breakfast; single supplement will be based on hotel prices at the time of reservation.]
April 16th to May 5th, 2018
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Projected cost: $5790 per person, based on double occupancy and a stable US dollar/Euro exchange, to include all expenses save for international air transportation, trip insurance, most lunches and a few dinners in Greece, and personal spending money. [Note: All hotel accommodations are bed and breakfast; single supplement will be based on hotel prices at the time of reservation.]
Past Program (2017):
Travel to Mainland Greece: Special Program for 2017
Searching for the Divine through the Ages
Tuesday, April 4th to Thursday, April 20th 2017
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The cost of the program is $5249.00 per person double occupancy BB, based on ten registered persons as well as stable official rates of currency exchange (i.e., between $1.12-$1.15/€); fewer persons and/or a higher exchange rate might increase the cost. This price does not include transatlantic air, trip insurance, passport fees, some lunches and a few dinners, and spending money. The per person cost reflects higher rates for lodgings during the Easter season as well as the anticipated price of charter bus and petrol, keeping in mind that our total journey will involve 1500-2000 kilometers. A single supplement will be based solely on the price difference between a single and per person twin hotel room at the time the reservations are paid. A $100 deposit will secure your registration.
Travel to Mainland Greece: Special Program for 2017
Searching for the Divine through the Ages
Tuesday, April 4th to Thursday, April 20th 2017
Click Here for Itinerary and Hotels
The cost of the program is $5249.00 per person double occupancy BB, based on ten registered persons as well as stable official rates of currency exchange (i.e., between $1.12-$1.15/€); fewer persons and/or a higher exchange rate might increase the cost. This price does not include transatlantic air, trip insurance, passport fees, some lunches and a few dinners, and spending money. The per person cost reflects higher rates for lodgings during the Easter season as well as the anticipated price of charter bus and petrol, keeping in mind that our total journey will involve 1500-2000 kilometers. A single supplement will be based solely on the price difference between a single and per person twin hotel room at the time the reservations are paid. A $100 deposit will secure your registration.
