Jason and Melissa taking in the Ancient Roman Colosseum

Amanda, Jason, and Melissa in the Grotto beneath the altar of St. Peter's Basillica at the Vatican

The group in St. Peter's Square outside St. Peter's Basillica in Vatican City

In Pompeii, the group listens to the guide with Mt. Vesuvius in the background.

The group at dinner in our hotel in Rome.

The beauty of the Amalfi Coast of Italy can't be beat.

The gang waiting for the departure of our overnight ferry to Patras, Greece from Brindsi, Italy.

Mary Mason having a fun moment on the avenue of statues in Olympia, Greece.

The gang posing for a photo opportunity at the Temple of Helena in birthplace of the Olympics, Olympia, Greece.

The breathtaking countryside of Greece.

The Lion's Gate at Mycenae moments before the gang passed through it.

We cleverly never looked like tourists .... not!

Olive trees everywhere!

Heather, Cody, Andrew, Liz, and Lauren enjoy a Greek lunch near Epidaurus.

The gang takes in the history of the amphitheater at Epidarus by the guide, Theodoros.

Don't look down ... it's the canal at Corinth on our way to Athens.

The view of the city of Athens and the Agora from the steps of the Parthenon as pointed out by our guide, Athena.

Mary and Michaela in front of the Parthenon. Be careful, no silly poses in front of the artifacts ... its against the law in Greece!!!

The changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier at the parliament in Athens was impressive.

The Athens subway was fun, safe, and a practical way for us to get around the city.

The charming towns high in the mountains near Delphi, Greece were some of our favorite stops.

Danielle and Allison relaxing at Delphi, Greece ... according to mythology the center of the world.

The Charioteer ... only one of the many, many priceless pieces of art we experienced on the trip.

Party time!! The gang enjoyed a traditional Greek evening of dance and music.

Ryan, Bryan, Mary, Rich, Rick and Mike (not taking the cruise) prepare to depart Athens back the States.

Heather, Lauren, Liz, and Emily enjoying a refreshing beverage on the sun deck of the cruise ship in the Aegean Sea.

The unbelievable sunset on the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos.

Sam and Cindy having a blast on the tender boat from Mykonos to the cruise ship.

Jason getting that perfect picture of the harbour at the island of Patmos, Greece; site of the exile of St. John.

Murat, our guide, explaining the house believed to be the location of the death of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, in Ephysus, Turkey.

Walking the streets of Ephysus, Turkey, the world's largest archeological site, was an amazing trip through time.

Remarkable Rhodes, Greece!

James, our EF Tour Director, was amazing and made the trip memorable!

Allison, Andrew, and Laura, recent Parkersburg Catholic grads, made the adventure an unforgetable graduation trip.

Cliff without his sunblock!

Where's June? Oh, there she is having dinner with Paris on the cruise.

Nick and Andrew riding the donkeys down the steep cliffs of the breathtaking island of Santorini, Greece.

The gang departing Athens, Greece on the journey back home.

A best wishes from James, the EF Tour Director, to group leaders, Gregg and Marybeth