St.

Bonaventure University, Athens, July 09 - July 16, 2017

Sun, Jul 09, 2017 welcome to Greece

arrive Athens
12:15 PM - 12:15 PM
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM transfer to hotel, drop-off luggage

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM lunch: own arrangements

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM check-in

free to freshen-up

meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM welcome dinner in a traditional taverna with live music & dancing

return to hotel

Mon, Jul 10, 2017 dive into business

breakfast

visit: Greek startups beating the crisis - innovating the future

morning e.g. Taf Coffee
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities, coffee tasting

lunch: own arrangements

cultural event: guided tour of Athens incl. Acropolis & Agora

discover Athens as you take a panoramic tour by the Parliament House, Constitution
Square, Panathenian Stadium, Presidential Palace, St. Denis Roman Catholic Cathedral
afternoon
and much more; later experience the history of Athens as you visit the Acropolis of
Athens, Olympia, Ancient Agora, Stoa of Attalos, Old Temple of Athena and the Theatre of
Dionysus

rest of the day at leisure

recommendation: dinner & shopping at Plaka

stroll through the small lanes of Plaka, do some shopping and stop at one of the many
local taverns to sample some more of the Greek delights

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 Tue, Jul 11, 2017 exploring the Attica coastline

breakfast

cultural event: full day trip to Sounion incl. free time at the beach
take a trip along the scenic coastal road known as "the Riviera of Attica" which affords a
splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs
(Vouliagmeni, Alianthos) to Cape Sounion the southern-most point of the entire peninsula
of Aemos (Balkans);

in the afternoon enjoy some free time at the beach, swimming, sun tanning and more

lunch: own arrangements

recommendation: A for Athens

evening enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of Athens from the 'A for Athens' restaurant located
on Monastiraki Square and watch the bustle of Athens by night

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 growth strategies

breakfast

visit: how to sustain and grow your business

morning e.g. Occhio Papavassiliou (optical chain stores)
management presentation, discussion, store visit

lunch: own arrangements

visit: local vs. international brand positioning - how to attract Greek consumers
afternoon e.g. Athenian Brewery (Heineken)
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

rest of the day at leisure

recommendation: Athens Central Market (Varvakios Agora)

become a real Athenian and walk through the hectic, colorful Athens agora (Varvakios
Agora market); explore the local fish and meat market and also taste some of the fresh
olives, cheeses and deli treats

Thu, Jul 13, 2017 day trip to the islands

breakfast

cultural event: full-day cruise to the picturesque islands of the Saronic Gulf
embark on a motor vessel to sway off to the islands of the Saronic Gulf; first stop at the
volcanic island of Poros - within a stones throw of the mainland, a charming place of
white-washed houses and untouched hillsides; later continue to the island of Hydra that
became famous thanks to the movie "Boy on a dolphin" with Sophia Lauren; Hydra today
is a hot-spot for artists and is known for its charming port; finish island hopping at Aegina
Island; stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets and taste some of the famous pistachio
nuts and local traditional products from little shops

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 Fri, Jul 14, 2017 giving back

breakfast

morning volunteering experience: TBD

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon free to relax

recommendation: Mount Lycabettus

take the funicular 745 feet up Lycabbetus Hill which stands high above Athens,
commanding a clear view across the Attica basin and the Aegean; see the tiny white-
stuccoed chapel of St. George and admire the breathtaking views of the city

evening farewell dinner

return to hotel

Sat, Jul 15, 2017 day at leisure

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM breakfast

10:00 AM - 11:59 PM free day for sightseeing & shopping

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch: own arrangements

recommendation: New Acropolis Museum

walk through the extraordinary New Acropolis Museum, which exhibits around 4,000
artifacts, exclusively from the site of Acropolis, including the authentic statues of
Caryatides

recommendation: stop at Glyfada

take a tram along the coast to Glyfada beach; relax and sample some of the best fresh
fish and sea food Greek cuisine has to offer

recommendation: Adrianou Street

any last-minute souvenir shopping? Walk down Adrianou Street and find everything from
shoes, clothes and jewellery to Greek baklava, spices, olive oil and much more

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 depart for USA

7:00 AM - 10:15 AM breakfast

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 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM check-out, load luggage onto the bus

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM transfer to airport

2:15 PM - 2:15 PM depart for USA

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DL414

bus transfer

walk/restaurant

walk

day 2

hotel

bus half day

bus/walk

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hotel

bus transfer

day 4

hotel

bus full day

day 5

hotel

bus/boat/walk

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hotel

bus half day

bus transfer/restaurant

bus transfer

day 7

hotel

day 8

hotel

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DL214

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