Visit Greece on this customized Cultural Immersion and Healthcare Journey. Nestled between the waters of the Aegean and Ionian seas, Greece’s captivating history and scenic beauty make it a perfect destination for the discerning Nanda traveler. Beginning in the capital of Athens, journey out to explore smaller towns and islands, some with ties to Hippocrates, venturing beyond the tourist trail to explore the “real” Greece.
Connect with clinicians, association leaders, and community members in a variety of settings to explore access to healthcare, healthcare policy and the similarities and differences between the Greek and US system.
Cultural and community highlights include private explorations of Athens including the Acropolis and a unique cooking class. Visits are included to museums and quaint towns to give you a true insider's look into daily life in Greece! Take part in a truffle hunting adventure in Meteora, visit hilltop monasteries and explore the beautiful Aegean islands of Kos and Nisyros.
There will also be an opportunity to extend your time and explore the largest Greek Island, Crete.
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Pricing per person including airfare, shared room with twin or double bed. Please review Booking Terms & Conditions HERE
** Nanda Journeys will endeavor to assist persons requesting a roommate, however, a shared room cannot be guaranteed. Participants will be contacted to confirm space in a shared occupancy room approx. 90 days prior to travel. If we are unsuccessful in finding a suitable roommate, the enrollee will be invoiced the applicable single supplement **
By selecting this option you are electing to book your own flights. Please review Booking Terms & Conditions HERE
** Nanda Journeys will endeavor to assist persons requesting a roommate, however, a shared room cannot be guaranteed. Participants will be contacted to confirm space in a shared occupancy room approx. 90 days prior to travel. If we are unsuccessful in finding a suitable roommate, the enrollee will be invoiced the applicable single supplement **
Depart from NYC area today make your way to Athens.
Focus on Health Care & Education
• Meaningful interaction between travelers and a healthcare professional in Greece will allow a chance to discuss the internal medical system. Better understand the challenges Greece faces with health care delivery and access to care with ever-growing incidence of chronic disease, as well as the impact of pandemics.
• Learn more about Hippocrates’s legacy as you explore sites dedicated to the Father of Medicine. He spent his last years in ancient Larissa, and you will see the small monument (statue) and tomb as well as nearby Diachronic Museum. Also explore the Hippocrates botanic garden and cultural center in Kos.
Focus on Community and Culture
• Take part in a fun hands-on introductory cooking lesson at a local taverna to learn traditional Greek dishes like gyros or the sweet rag pie called patsavouropita.
• Visit iconic sites like the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896. In route to the Acropolis of Athens your guide will point out many sites including the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.
• Enjoy a truffle hunting adventure with truffle hunting dogs and their handlers in Meteora. Chefs will use those truffles along with local mushrooms to create some tasty dishes for you to enjoy.
• Visit the hilltop monasteries of Meteora and explore the gorgeous Aegean islands of Kos and Nisyros.
Program Highlights
• Accompanying guest program – alternate activities will be provided for guests who do not wish to attend the meetings.
• Optional post trip extension to Crete
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