Landed.

Baggage claim and customs up next!

And...we're off!

See you in Atlanta this afternoon! Looks like we will be on-time!

On plane...again

Seated and ready to depart for our long Atlantic voyage!

Deutschland

On ground in Frankfurt. Have about 90 min here.

On plane

See you in Frankfurt!

Through security

Waiting at gate in Athens.  Boarding in an hour.

On way home!

We are on the bus headed to Athens airport to begin our journey home. Will post again when we are on the plane and in Germany!

Acropolis

We made it to the Parthenon!  So many iconic landmarks on this tour!

Tour Stop #1

Panathainaic Stadium

City Bus Tour

We have dropped off our bags at the hotel and are on the way to meet our guide for the city tour of Athens!

We are up!

Eating breakfast before ship departure! Athens sightseeing here we come!

On island!

Heading up the tram to the village at the top as we speak!

Santorini

As you can see, we are approaching. Definitely breath-taking as advertised!

Ashore!

The Cretin crew!

Crete

We landed earlier this morning and are going to meet after breakfast. Some will go ashore and others will remain on the ship. All looking forward to our last port-of-call, Santorini, later this afternoon.

Good bye, Patmos!

On tender boats heading back to cruise ship. Crete tomorrow and Santorini in the afternoon! All are doing great!!!

Patmos

Our second island today! We have landed and are waiting in the lounge for our tender boat to port!

Monastic Cave

Samos Hike

View is always worth the work.

Samos

Enjoying our relaxing time on the island!

Samos

We are in port and preparing to depart the ship!

Mykonos Group Shot

Land ho!

We have arrived in Mykonos!

We are boarding

Ready to cruise!

Bon Voyage

In line to board the ship! I will let you know when we arrive in Mikenos!

Dinner show Table 3

Dinner show Table 2

Dinner show Table 1

Cruise Info

All of us will be unreachable while we are on the cruise. Our Tour Director let us know that international plans don't apply in maritime situations.  We will be able to communicate via WiFi on some of the islands. I will post whenever we can and remind the students to reach out to you at those times also.

All our doing great and most are currently enjoying a nap on the bus ride back to Athens from Delphi after another great Greek meal!

Poli orea

The whole gang...and our leaders Alex!

Great shot!

Courtesy of our fearless leaders eye for photography...

Delphi

Touring ruins of Oracle of Delphi

Delphi

Promise more group pics soon. Travel day today with free time and our best meal on your for lunch!

Welcome to Athens

In airport

On way to Athens! Checking in for our flight as we speak...

Capri

What an amazing day!

Capri

Simply amazing...

Island mini-cruise

Oh yes, this is where we are...

Capri

We are preparing to board the boat to Capri!  Waiting at the port of Naples.

Afternoon in Rome

All enjoying some shopping before dinner in the city. Early morning departure for a beautiful drive to Sorrento!

Catacombs

Enjoyed a tour of the catacombs outside the city. St. Paul's Basilica up next!

Back at the hotel!

Another amazing day has come to a close. Catacombs and some shopping in Rome tomorrow!

Group Picture #2

St. Peter's Basilica

Full day...

After our long day of beautiful sightseeing, we are enjoying some free time in Vatican City before dinner in Rome with a return to the hotel after.

Vatican

We are preparing to enter the Vatican Mueseum and on to the Sistine Chapel!

Ooh...

We are off!

To the Coliseum, Vatican City, and more!

Good night!

First Group Shot!

Hotel

We have arrived. Dinner at 7:30 local time.

Roma!

Jet lag hasn't stopped us from enjoying a city walking tour. Trevi Fountain/first gelatto, Pantheon, and more.  Back to bus with a trip to hotel/dinner soon. Busy first 24 hours!

Welcome to Italy

We are on the ground in Rome. Our day will soon include a walking tour of the city after we meet our Tour Director Alex!

On plane

Heading on to Rome!  All on board. Departing momentarily. Arivederci!

Landed

Guten Morgen! We are on the ground in Deutschland!

Boarding

We are in line at the gate! Next stop: breakfast in Germany. I will let you know when we land!

Remind App Signup!

Please either text @ncsis to 81010 OR visit remind.com/join/ncsis to join our Remind "class" for updates while on tour!  This is very important for ALL students as they can receive messages via the internet while we have wifi at hotels.  Parents are also encouraged to join!