Greeks & Byzantines
Sail the Mediterranean and discover ancient sites, islands, and cultures from Athens to Istanbul.
Highlights
- Begin in Athens to explore marble temples, vibrant streets, and Greece’s timeless capital city.
- Visit Paros and Heraklion to see villages, beaches, and Minoan history along the waterfront.
- Wander Rhodes and Patmos, discovering sacred sites, tranquil landscapes, and old-world grandeur.
- Visit Izmir’s markets and seaside cafés before finishing in Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia.
This is a shared departure operated by Go Next.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Athens, Greece
Day 2: Athens
Day 3: Paros
Day 4: Heraklion
Day 5: Rhodes
Day 6: Patmos
Day 7: Izmir, Türkiye
Day 8: Istanbul
Day 9: Istanbul | Depart for U.S.
Host
Catherine Carver
Assistant director, UMICH Votes
U-M Role
I serve as the assistant director of the UMICH Votes Coalition, a nonpartisan campus coalition whose mission is to improve voting accessibility and foster the confidence needed to navigate the voting process successfully. My responsibilities include coordinating the logistics for our Campus Voting Hubs at UMMA and the Duderstadt Gallery, so my background as an architectural historian comes in handy.
What Excites You About the Trip?
While my research focuses on the urban development of Rome over two millennia, I’ve taught art history at U-M and other schools for the last twenty-five years, including monuments we’ll be visiting on this trip. The Parthenon and Hagia Sophia are fundamental to the development of Western architecture, and it will be wonderful to explore these sites — and all of the sites of our voyage — with our alumni travelers!
Available to Book
Oct. 13-21, 2027
Starting price
$3,399
Deposit per person
$500
Countries Visited
Greece, Türkiye
Activity Level
Low
Oct. 13-21, 2027
Starting price
$3,399
*Single supplement applies
Deposit per person
$500
Countries Visited
Greece, Türkiye
Activity Level
Low
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