In case you didn’t catch this the first time, I’d like to invite anyone who is interested and able to come with me on an amazing trip this summer, in just two months.

Space is  limited – so if you’re interested, check out the brochure I provide below at the bottom of the post. It will give you all the details you would need to know, and I’m happy to address any questions you have.

Here is what I say about the trip in the description.

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The Greek Islands are some of my favorite places on earth. I’ve been on a number of occasions, and this Thalassa Journey is taking me there again. Wanna come with me? We will be island-hopping to some of the most scenic sites in the world – stunningly gorgeous landscapes and seascapes, incredibly beautiful villages and towns, museums, monasteries, churches, and archaeological sites: some of the oldest remnants of western civilization. I can’t tell you how excited I am about this trip.

Some of the places we’ll be going to will be new for me. The seldom-visited island of Tinos, site of a major annual Greek Orthodox pilgrimage, is prized for its natural beauty and also known for its long tradition of support for artists, including the sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas, who has influenced several subsequent generations of artists and whose work we will see in several places.

Paros is the source of an extremely high-quality marble, which has produced the wealth to build the picturesque towns of Parikia and Lefkes, and its tiny neighbor, Antiparos, is home to one of the finest walled settlements in the Cycladic Islands. Other places on our itinerary I’ve visited before and am eager to see again, especially Crete, the home of the Minoan civilization that predates, well, virtually every other western civilization, whose architectural and artistic remains continue to inspire awe today. Most people see Minoan art only in books and museums. We’ll see it up close and in person.

On the trip I’ll be lecturing on “The Greek Philosophers and the Apostle Paul.” My talks will be based on my forthcoming book, The Origins of Altruism: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Conscience of the West.” I will discuss how ancient Greek thinkers from Plato onward understood both why and how people should live ethical lives; and then I will reflect on how later Christians changed ethical thinking in significant ways while promoting many of the ancient Greek views as well. One of my ultimate goals is to consider lessons from the ancient world that can help us find satisfying and fulfilling lives today.

When I’m not lecturing, I’ll be living the good life myself, with you, my fellow travelers – joining the activities, enjoying the sites, discussing whatever strikes our mutual fancy, answering questions, eating great food, drinking great drink, and generally having an amazing time. It simply doesn’t get any better than this.

I hope you can join me!

Greek Island Hopping Brochure