Greece: Spetses

                                      

Program Description

The Odyssey Program offers students an opportunity to visit the archaeological sites where the foundations of Western culture first appeared. With the support of a strong academic program, students will explore museums, archaeological sites, and the theaters where drama first appeared. Studying in Athens and the Peloponnese will allow students to experience Greece and its culture. The students will: discover modern Greek culture through immersion in real-life situations; relate historical sites, monuments and artifacts to information about the formation of Western culture; absorb the customs of the Greek people and be exposed to the literature of modern Greece and Greek drama.

Location

Spetses is a small island. Two hours from Athens. It is known for the distinctive architecture of its stately mansions, and for its many coves and beaches, some sandy, some rocky, many still rimmed with pines. Most people get around on bicycles horse-drawn carriages, which lend a special charm to the island.