Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Athens
Day 2:
Welcome to Greece!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Athens on foot with your Tour Director, wandering through the Plaka district’s shops and cafés, past Hadrian’s Arch, and to the Temple of Olympian Zeus rising quietly beside modern streets
Day 3:
Explore Athens
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Guided by a local expert, follow the footsteps of philosophers and revolutionaries through Athens. Pass Syntagma Square and the Olympic Stadium, wander streets where ancient debates shaped democracy, and see where modern Athens still carries echoes of its past
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Visit the Acropolis and climb the slopes of the ancient citadel. Stand before the Parthenon, visit the Temple of Athena Nike, and see the Erechtheion’s Porch of the Caryatids while taking in sweeping city views.
Day 4:
Athens - Delphi
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Travel to Delphi
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Guided by a local expert, visit the ancient sanctuary of Delphi, where pilgrims once sought wisdom from Apollo’s oracle. Walk the Sacred Way, stand before the Temple of Apollo, and take in views where myth meets mountains
Day 5:
Delphi - Tolo
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Travel via Olympia to Tolo
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Guided by a local expert, stand where the Olympic Games began. Visit the ancient stadium, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, and the Museum of Archimedes
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Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, where treasures unearthed from the birthplace of the Olympic Games bring ancient Greek culture to life
Day 6:
Tolo - Athens
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Guided by a local expert, explore the ruins of Mycenae, home to Agamemnon and legends of the Trojan War, and visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus, famed for its acoustics and hillside setting
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Travel to Athens
Day 7:
Saronic Islands
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Enjoy a Saronic Islands cruise, drifting past sunlit villages, rocky coastlines, and the timeless rhythm of the Aegean
Day 8:
Cape Sounion
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Guided by a local expert, travel to the southern tip of mainland Greece and visit the Temple of Poseidon. Perched high above the sea, its marble columns have stood watch over the Aegean for over two thousand years
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Visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched on Cape Sounion above the Aegean Sea, where marble columns catch the sunset and ancient sailors once offered tribute
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 9:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
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