Homer’s Greece

Explore Greece beyond the classroom on an immersive journey through Athens, Delphi, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Crete with Dr. Rebecca Boyd and Dr. Eric Gable with the Cultural and Philosophical Inquiry Department. Discover ancient temples, archaeological sites, and world-class museums with local guides, then experience Greek culture over welcoming meals and time to explore. From the Acropolis to Knossos and Spinalonga, this trip brings the epic of Homer’s Odyssey to life.

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Summer 2027

May 12 – 23, 2027

Program Fee: $5,942
Registration and $500 non-refundable deposit due: February 1, 2027*
Final Balance ($5,442) due: March 1, 2027*

*payment deadlines subject to change; registered participants will be notified of changes if/when they are implemented.

Use the Make a Standard Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program balance payment. Use the Make a Flexible Payment option to pay an alternate amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award).

Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck (ACH) payment. ACH transactions will be charged a flat fee of $0.50 per transaction. All credit card payments will incur a 2.95% service fee. For credit card payments, a minimum convenience fee of $3.00 will be applied to transactions over $20.00 and under $102.00.

Students can avoid fees by paying in-person at the UMW Cashier’s office by cash or check (made out to “UMW”). The Cashier’s office is located on the 2nd floor of Lee Hall.

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This study abroad program is offered as part of the CLAS 207: Study Abroad in Greece course which will meet one evening a week (Thursdays) throughout the second 8-week term of the spring 2027 semester. Students will earn 3 course credits. 

Students can also satisfy their Beyond the Classroom or Diverse and Global Perspectives general education requirement by contract with the Faculty Director.

Students will stay in local hotels in each of the cities on the itinerary (Athens – 4 nights, Delphi – 2 nights, Nafplio – 1 night, Heraklion Crete – 2 nights); double or triple occupancy depending on location. One night will be spent on an overnight ferry (internal cabin) to Crete.

Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major or year of study.

Included in the program fee:

  • International airfare
  • Accommodations
  • Some meals (welcome and farewell dinners, most breakfasts)
  • In-country transportation per itinerary to include airport transfers
  • Group excursions per itinerary
  • UMW Education Abroad Fee
  • International medical insurance

Excluded in the program fee:

  • UMW Tuition (may be included into your spring term course load)
  • Passport and/or visa fees
  • Souvenirs and other personal expenses
  • Personal health costs (ex. vaccination fees, COVID-19 testing, etc.)
  • Supplemental meals and snacks

This program includes moderate walking/hiking, sometimes through uneven terrain, and travel by boat.

International travel may require immunizations or preventative medicines. Please refer to the US Center for Disease Control’s Traveler’s Health Information Page for recommendations. The UMW Health Center provides free travel consultations by appointment, as well as travel information for UMW students. The Center for International Education recommends that each student have a personalized medical consultation prior to international travel.

Visit CIE’s Scholarships & Funding webpage to learn more about financial options as it relates to education abroad including Financial Aid, 529 Plans, etc.