Bring ancient history, mythology and Greek culture to life on this 9-day student tour across mainland Greece. Students will explore the Acropolis in Athens, trace the origins of the Olympic Games in Olympia, visit the Temple of Apollo at Delphi and see the monasteries of Meteora.
Greek cooking and pottery workshops, together with a cruise around the islands of the Saronic Gulf, balance the program’s archaeological discoveries with memorable cultural experiences.
This itinerary can be customized to suit your curriculum, travel dates and group needs.
Ancient Greece Student Tour
DAY 1: USA | GREECE
Fly overnight from the United States to Athens, Greece.
DAY 2: ATHENS
Kaliméra! Upon arrival, meet your bilingual Forum Tour Manager, who will accompany your group throughout the tour.
Travel by private coach to your hotel.
Explore Plaka, Athens’s historic neighborhood of cobbled streets, traditional buildings, shops and cafés.
Enjoy your first Greek dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
Overnight accommodation in Athens.
DAY 3: ANCIENT ATHENS
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Meet your knowledgeable local guide and discover the landmarks of Ancient Athens.
Climb the Acropolis and visit the iconic Parthenon.
See the Ancient Agora, once the center of public life in Athens.
Visit the Acropolis Museum and explore its collection of artifacts discovered on and around the Acropolis.
Visit a local taverna for a hands-on Greek cooking lesson and prepare dinner with your group.
Overnight accommodation in Athens.
DAY 4 : CORINTH | MYCENAE | OLYMPIA
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Travel west from Athens and stop at the impressive Corinth Canal, which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean Sea.
Continue to Mycenae and explore the Lion Gate, Royal Tombs and ancient citadel.
Learn about Greek craftsmanship and create your own piece during a ceramics workshop.
Continue to Olympia.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight accommodation in Olympia.
DAY 5 : OLYMPIA | DELPHI
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Take a guided tour of Ancient Olympia, including the stadium that hosted the original Olympic Games.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and discover its collection of ancient Greek sculptures and artifacts.
Travel to Delphi.
Enjoy dinner with your group.
Overnight accommodation in Delphi.
DAY 6 : DELPHI | KALAMBAKA
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Explore Delphi with a knowledgeable local guide.
Visit the Temple of Apollo, where the Oracle of Delphi once delivered advice sought throughout the ancient Greek world.
Discover artifacts from the archaeological site inside the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
Travel to Kalambaka, located beneath the towering rock formations of Meteora.
Enjoy dinner with your group.
Overnight accommodation in Kalambaka.
DAY 7: METEORA | THERMOPYLAE | ATHENS
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Travel into Meteora and visit the monasteries of Varlaam and Great Meteoron, built on top of dramatic sandstone cliffs.
Continue to Thermopylae, the site of the famous battle between Greek and Persian forces.
Stop at the Leonidas Monument on the battlefield plain.
Return to Athens.
Enjoy dinner with your group.
Overnight accommodation in Athens.
DAY 8: SARONIC GULF CRUISE
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Board a boat for a cruise through the Saronic Gulf, travelling around the islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra.
Return to Athens and enjoy dinner with your group.
Overnight accommodation in Athens.
DAY 9: ATHENS | USA
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Travel to Athens International Airport.
Say goodbye to your Forum Tour Manager and board your return flight home.
What’s included
All-inclusive pricing makes it easy for teachers,
parents, and students. This trip includes:
Private group tour
Expert local guides
24-hour
emergency support
Personalized itinerary
Centrally-located hotels
Comprehensive
Travel insurance
Tour Manager 100%
dedicated to your group
Authentic meals
Airfare & ground
transportation
What our teachers are saying
u0022The students had an excellent time. Dimitri was very knowledgeable, calm and very, very helpful. The trip was very well organized with no “hiccups.” Food was outstanding. Thank you to everyone who made the trip possible!u0022
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