Educational tours to Greece & Turkey and the Greek islands, led by a retired Classics professor who's been doing this for over 25 years. 
Greek and Turkish tours alike go to all the famous places as well as mountain villages, unspoiled islands, and destinations off the usual tourist routes.





Messages from 2009 Participants

TURKEY

Dear Dick,
 We are sending you some photos from our tour to Turkey.
We would also like to use this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful time
we had in Turkey. We spent three weeks visiting archaeological sites and museums, beautiful sea resorts and vibrant cities like Istanbul and Anatalya. And all of that in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a small tour group under your guidance.  We were very impressed with your selection of historical sites, scenic travel routes, and restaurants.
 Thanks again,
Yuriy and Susana Daylis  (St Paul MN)

Dear Dick,
Just a few words to express our thanks for the great time we had on our recent trip to Turkey. We especially enjoyed visiting the  homes and places of the Turkish people that you have met in the many years you have traveled this fascinating country. The food and accommodations were ample as was  your commentary and insight of  Classic and Turkish history.
 John & Joanne Presper  (Dallas, PA)

GREECE

Hi Dick,
 \We hope you know that we are grateful to you for the selection of places you took us; the food you taught us about and fed us; the travel arrangements you made on our behalf; the informality of the tour; the sharing of your love and knowledge of Greece's history, culture and people; and especially for the group you brought together as touring companions. Subsequently, as we travelled in Santorini and Crete exploring the archeological sites, and the scenery, we both were aware of the benefits of the training and guidance you provided during our tour.  Since travelling with you launched our 30th wedding anniversary vacation, we are especially grateful for all you gave to us during the Tour.
 Margaret and Walter Salinger  (Greensboro, NC))

Hello Dick
I sure enjoyed the tour.  You're a colorful guy, with a wonderful knowledge of the ancient world.
Bill Tate  (Salt Lake City)

Dick Caldwell's
Sporades Tours 2009

Educational Tours to Greece,
the Greek islands, and Turkey
"for people who don't like tours"

Sultanahmet Mosque
2009 Program
For a look at what's scheduled for 2009 (including detailed itineraries), click here.

For Prices, Discounts, and Miscellaneous questions, click here.



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HOW TO CONTACT US

The best way is by email:  sporadestours@hotmail.com
Or you can write or call at the address and numbers below, but when I am out of town email is best.


SPORADES TOURS
13101 Laurinda Way
Santa Ana CA 92705
Tel. 714-744-9188
Fax  714-771-7139
Greece tel: 011 30
Turkey tel: 011 90  539 559 7445


DISCOUNTS!  for former clients, for early payment, and for K-12 teachers.  Click here.		 meteora                           Meteora                                                  Cappadocia
    Sporades Tours are educational trips to Greece, the Greek islands, and Turkey that are completely different from other tours.
    My name is Dick Caldwell, a retired university professor who has written many books and articles about the history, literature, and mythology of the ancient Mediterranean and has been doing these tours for 27 years.
    Emphasis is on small groups that are educational but fun, giving equal time to the ancient and modern aspects of Greece and Turkey, going to as many out-of-the-way places as those more famous (because places off the beaten track are usually better), and doing everything in a relaxed and unconventional style.
    We go to more museums and archaeological sites than any other tour, but we also go to more mountain villages and unknown islands.
    Our hotels are usually 4-star; more importantly, they are family-run, small and centrally located, with a distinctive ambience and atmosphere.
    Our restaurants are the best in Greece and Turkey; like the hotels, they're family-run and they're where all the locals go when they want the best food and prices.
    You don't have to pay for your tour until you arrive, and you can stay for as many days as you wish — does any other tour do that?
    We usually don't leave very early, and we often stay up quite late — but this is what happens when every day is an unique experience you don't want to end.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DICK CALDWELL, CLICK HERE

      
                                   Miletus
Other Interesting Stuff
Letters to Newspapers
Other Accolades  
Sporades Tours and Disney Animation
More pictures: Turkey
Our hotel in Athens
Our hotel in Istanbul
Our hotel on Skopelos
Dick's articles on  ISTANBUL and EPIROS  
Dick's versions of Greek Myth
Pictures of Northern Greece
A Review of the 2002 Season
Comments by 2003 Participants
Comments by 2008 Participants


Hydra Island


How to Sign Up for a Sporades Tour
Send me an email or call me with a message that you're signing up.
Send a $200 refundable deposit to the address above.
Let me know your arrival date and time when you know it.
Pay the balance ahead of time or when you see me abroad.
Please make checks payable to Dick Caldwell (my credit union doesn't service business accounts anymore).
 That's all there is!







Beycan gulet

   Of the dozens of private yachts I've used over the years to explore the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, my favorite is Captain Fethi's gulet Beycan.  The website is beycanyacht.com.

Have you been surfing the internet looking for a reliable and interesting source of information on Greece?  I've found one that actually describes the Greece I have known for over 30 years.    
    It's Matt Barrett's Greece Travel Guide:  www.greektravel.com.
    Check it out, especially if you can't make a Sporades Tour and will be going to Greece on your own.