Northwest Nazarene University, Athens & Rome, July 22 - July 29, 2017

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 welcome to Greece day 1

arrive Athens
afternoon air
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport

transfer to hotel, check-in bus transfer

rest of the day at leisure

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 discover The City of the Violet Crown day 2

breakfast hotel

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
morning bus/walk
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, Theatre of
Dionysus

lunch: own arrangements

cultural event: New Acropolis Museum

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

evening welcome dinner with live music & folklore show walk/restaurant

return to hotel walk

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 let's get down to business day 3

breakfast hotel

visit: an inside look at the Greek economy post-crisis and Greek - US relations
morning e.g. American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce bus full day
management presentation, discussion

lunch: own arrangements

visit: from family-owned to a global company

afternoon e.g. Taf Coffee
management presentation, discussion, tasting

debrief session on the bus

rest of the day at leisure

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Tue, Jul 25, 2017 local pride day 4

breakfast hotel

case study: defying the economic climate - a domestic success story

morning e.g. Gaea (Greek agricultural food products) bus half day
management presentation, case study, discussion

debrief session on the bus

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon free for sightseeing & shopping

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

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

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

Wed, Jul 26, 2017 transfer to Rome day 5

breakfast hotel

morning check-out, transfer to airport bus transfer

transfer to Rome (duration approx. 2 hours) air

arrive Rome
early afternoon bus transfer
transfer to hotel, drop-off luggage

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon check-in

cultural event: guided tour of Rome

go back in time and explore some of the enduring landmarks of the Roman empire bus/walk
such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the Capitol

rest of the day at leisure

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Thu, Jul 27, 2017 Italian landscape day 6

breakfast hotel

visit: Italy: back on its feet?

morning e.g. Deloitte bus full day
management presentation, discussion

lunch: own arrangements

visit: dive deep into the Italian food industry

afternoon e.g. Eataly
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session

debrief session on the bus

rest of the day at leisure

Fri, Jul 28, 2017 looking ahead day 7

breakfast hotel

case study: marketing for millenials - building trust and credibility

morning e.g. Blue Hive Roma (Ogilvy - Wunderman - Mindshare) bus half day
management presentation, case study, discussion

lunch: own arrangements

cultural event: half-day trip to Vatican City

Vatican City, one of the most sacred places on Earth, is home to a unique collection of
afternoon artistic and architectural masterpieces; visit the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and bus/walk
St Peter's Basilica to see the work of geniuses such as Michelangelo, Raphael,
Bramante and Maderna

debrief session on the bus

evening farewell dinner with live music bus transfer/restaurant

return to hotel bus transfer

Sat, Jul 29, 2017 depart for USA day 8

breakfast hotel

morning check-out, transfer to airport bus transfer

depart for USA air

3/3 Northwest Nazarene University, Athens Rome, July 22 - July 29, 2017 08/02/2017