The Study Tour brings together the coursework, the readings, the discussions –
synthesizing and bringing alive the wonders of Greece, past and present.
Dear friends,
If you crave meaningful conversations with educators, authors, illustrators and librarians who are passionate about children’s literature, and would be interested in pursuing those conversations while exploring one of the most beautiful places on Earth, there could be a chair waiting for you in THE EXAMINED LIFE one-semester graduate course.
I occupied one of those chairs this winter and embarked on an online odyssey through Greek history and literature with internationally renowned scholars from Harvard University, Brandeis University, Boston University, UMass/Boston, and Wellesley College. The webinars led to lively discussions with fellow students in the program’s internet forum.
Our coursework culminated in a physical journey to the land of Odysseus and Orestes, Agamemnon and Alexander, Helen and Hera, Antigone and Aphrodite, Medea and Medusa, Socrates and Scylla, Python and Plato, and all the other personages we studied for a semester that have been peopling mankind’s imagination for millennia. Guided by the incredibly knowledgeable and outrageously fun Mara Kanari, it was truly the trip of a lifetime.
So, if eye-opening academics and world-class travel in the company of people dedicated to improving children’s understanding—whether through crafting curriculum or creating books— appeals, I invite you to learn about the program and join us.
Ellen Reagan, past Greek Fellow
ExL’s next Study Tour of Greece is currently planned for April 2024.
| April 10-12, 2024 Wednesday – Friday |
Pre-tour visit to Thessaloniki to include food tour of the city, museums (to include Jewish Museum), and possible visit to Philippi and Kavala or Stagira. Mara to guide. Hotel – Mediterranean Palace near Ladadica district Separate charge for this portion to cover activities, guide, and 2 nights hotel. $700 per person based on double occupancy. If there are single rooms available, $300 supplement. |
| April 12, 2024 Friday |
Thessaloniki – Arrival of Fellows by 5:00 p.m. – Meet at hotel in Thessaloniki 6:00 p.m. Meet and Greet with Mara Kanari – Hotel Lobby – Welcome and introductions Welcome dinner at local restaurant Mediterranean Palace near Ladadica district |
| April 13, 2024 Saturday |
Morning city tour of Thessaloniki. Drive to Mt. Olympus, lunch on the mountain. Overnight near Mt. Olympus Hotel – Aiges Merathron |
| April 14, 2024 Sunday |
Short drive to Vergina – Phillip II and new museum Drive to Kalabaka. Overnight in Kalabaka Hotel – Divani Meteora |
| April 15, 2024 Monday |
Meteora – visit monastery, Icon workroom Drive to Delphi Hotel – Domotel Anemolia Mountain Resort – Arachova |
| April 16, 2024 Tuesday |
Visit site and museum at Delphi Drive to Napflion Visit Palamidi Fortress for a photo before checking into hotel. Dinner and dancing at local taverna Overnight Grande Bretagne |
| April 17, 2024 Wednesday |
Morning visit to Harvard Center 10:30 — Depart for Mycenae, Epidaurus Metochi – Ferry to Hydra Hotel – Leto – Hydra |
| April 18, 2024 Thursday |
Hydra – book discussion, art workshop. A chance for relaxation and reflection. Hotel – Leto – Hydra |
| April 19, 2024 Friday |
Early morning return to Piraeus Visit Eleusis and Marathon. Lunch by the seaside before returning to Athens. Afternoon free or walking visit to the Agora Hotel – Divani Palace Acropolis – Athens |
| April 20, 2024 Saturday |
Day in Athens. Early visit to Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum Tour and lunch at the Benaki Optional – National Archaeological Museum or free time Special farewell evening Hotel – Divani Palace Acropolis – Athens |
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April 21, 2024
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Fellows – return flights home Extension begins |
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April 21 – 25, 2024 |
Extension to Naxos 4/25 Return to Athens, Hotel TBD |
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April 26, 2024 |
Departure |
We strive to keep the cost of our academic program affordable.
ExL offers financial support for educators new to our program.
Graduate and professional development credits are available for ExL participants.
To join our academic program, complete the registration form. Upon submission, an acknowledgement letter with further instructions will be sent to you. Once registration is completed, each registrant will receive a letter of welcome to the program as a Greek Study Fellow with full details on everything needed for achieving graduate credits and joining the Study Tour.