Jewish Heritage Odyssey through
GREECE
Led by Dr. David Mendelsohn
May 5-16, 2025


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May 5, 2025
Jewish Heritage Odyssey through
GREECE
Led by Dr. David Mendelsohn
May 5-16, 2025
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$5,750$5,922Sold Out
May 5, 2025
Jewish Heritage Odyssey through
GREECE
with Crete Post-Tour
Led by Dr. David Mendelsohn
May 5-19, 2025
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$7,621$7,400Sold Out
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SUGGESTED FLIGHTS
MAIN TOUR:

DL202 05MAY JFK-ATH 3:30PM-8:20AM+1
DL203 16MAY ATH-JFK 10:30AM-2:50PM

CRETE POST-TOUR:
DL202 05MAY JFK-ATH 3:30PM-8:20AM+1
GQ211 19MAY HER-ATH 8:40AM-9:30AM (booked via Delta)
DL203 19MAY ATH-JFK 10:30AM-2:50PM


ATH= Athens
HER= Heraklion (Crete)


Tour Overview:

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Jewish history in Greece may date back as far as the Babylonian Exile and certainly to the time of Alexander the Great. As is often the case, Jewish history there is complicated; times of prosperity mixed with tragedy, ultimately overshadowed by the Holocaust. Our journey will be enhanced by our group leader's knowledge and stories as we explore the past, enjoy the beauty and sites of Greece, and encounter the Jewish communities of today.

 

YOUR GREEK ODYSSEY INCLUDES:
5 nights
NEW Hotel, Athens
2 nights Makedonia Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki
1 night Amalia Hotel Kalambaka, Kalambaka
2 nights The Lake Hotel, Ioannina
Flight from Athens to Thessaloniki
Lectures by Dr. David Mendelsohn throughout
Transportation in a climate controlled motorcoach with expert English-speaking local guides
Breakfast daily
5 dinners, including Shabbat dinner in Athens
Jewish heritage touring in Athens, Thessaloniki & beyond
City highlight, cultural & museum tours throughout
Lag B'Omer celebration
Airport transfers if arriving/departing with the main group
Entrance fees per itinerary
Porterage
Bottled water on the bus

INCLUDED IN CRETE POST-TOUR:

2 nights
Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Chania
1 night
Ethereal White Resort, Heraklion
Breakfast daily
Farewell dinner
Jewish heritage touring in Chania & Heraklion
Entrance fees per itinerary
Porterage
Bottled water on the bus

NOT INCLUDED:

Roundtrip airfare, departure taxes and fuel surcharges
Border taxes or visa fees
Gratuities to guides, drivers and service personnel ($25 per person, per day; pre-collected)
Meals not listed above
Optional day trip to Corinth & Nafplio ($150 per person)
Travel insurance (group policy available)


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About Dr. Mendelsohn:

We are delighted that we have been able to secure Dr. David Mendelsohn to join us on our trip to Greece, in addition to our local guide, to bring added depth to our learning as we travel the country together. In addition to having led Greece trips in the past, Professor Mendelsohn's areas of expertise include Islamic Studies, History and Culture of Arabs with Israeli Citizenship, Bedouin Law and the relationship between language and culture in Arabic and Hebrew. Mendelsohn also lectures on the history and relationship between Middle East countries and militant organizations. David holds advanced degrees in diverse fields: a Ph.D. in Classics/Linguistics, an M.A. in Archaeology/Linguistics and an Honours B.A. in Classical Studies. David is the recipient of one of Canada's highest academic honors: the Trudeau Prize. He lives in Jerusalem with his with wife Ronny and 3 children.



 


Tour Itinerary:

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