Hellene Travel and easyCruise (www.easyCruise.com) have teamed up – so welcome to a new concept in Classical Travel!

If you are interested in Classical Archaeology whilst enjoying the benefits of a Cruise ship, this is the perfect opportunity.

Hellene Travel will arrange Flights, Airport Assistance, Greek Coach Transfers, Greek Hotels, additional excursions and ATOL and ABTA Protection (unavailable if you book directly with easyCruise)

Both Ships (easyCruise One and easyCruise Life) have been upgraded.

Standard Cabins

Excecutive Suites with balconies

                

The easyCruise Classical Coordinator is Kelly Agathos – a very enthusiastic young Cambridge Archaeology Graduate. She has worked in the Nemea Museum and storeroom under the direction of Prof. S Miller and excavated under the direction of Lin Foxall (Leicester University) kelly.agathos@easycruise.com

Advantages for everyone –

i - less organisation thus more relaxation

ii - the experience (on certain Cruises) of sailing through the Corinth Canal

iii - no changing of Hotels, packing, unpacking, Hotel check-in delays, lugging of suitcases..........

iv - inclusive Site and Museum Entrance Fees

v - inclusive on-Site Academic Archaeological Guides

vi - greater in-depth accounts provided by Academic Guest Lecturer of the week

vii - use of Conference Room on easyCruise Life for group gatherings and lectures 

viii - Classical Library, sauna, outdoor gym, hot tub and pool on easyCruise Life. (easyCruise Life - awaiting license for classically themed Film Nights)

ix - shorter sailing times

x - Breakfast and Evening Meal at separate time-slots for adult and student groups. 

xi - Laundry Service

xii - Luggage Storage

Advantages for Adults –

i - a Cultural Holiday without the usual pretensions (and price!) associated with the 'Typical Cruise'

ii - flexible meal plans

iii - the option of free evenings on shore for Tavernas and Night Life OR on-board Evening Meals with entertainment

iv - non disruptive Student Groups because of strict supervision

Advantages for Schools and Colleges –

i - on-board Credit of c. 60€ per person in lieu of Free Site and Museum Entry Permit

ii - no problems of 'what to do in the evening' as the Entertainment Manager will organise Classically themed activities eg lectures/quiz/ language courses

iii - strict bag checks to prevent 'illegal contraband' being smuggled on board

iv - no sale of alcohol to under 18's without written consent of Lead Teacher

v - no disembarkation without written consent of Lead Teacher

vi - help for Schools struggling to gain viable numbers against the onslaught of more 'fashionable' destinations .........

vii - attract those who have already been on a Land Based Tour, who may not necessarily have considered returning

viii - provide the perfect opportunity for a post A' Level 'Goodbye and Reminisce' Trip

ix - a perfect introduction to Classical/ Archaeological Studies

x - a perfect introduction to cross curricular subject links

xi - provide (on certain Cruises) a 'taster' to the serious student of the Classical and Archaeological delights yet to be studied

"Unless we make ancient Greek culture exciting, fun and dare I say, affordable - the biggest risk is that the next generation will simply not give a damn" Stelios Haji-Ioannou

Itinerary information and Prices – please click here - March  June    July     October

For Booking Enquiries please contact – info@hellene-travel.com

Further Information can also be found at -

www.easyCruise.com

www.easycruise.com/gb/itineraries/classical-greece-cruise-activities.asp

http://info.easycruise.com/optionalextras/ELIF_CG-6-GUIDED-TOURS-PACKAGE-SCHEDULE_GB.html