Athens & Argolida
This week-long journey is full of ancient history, new experiences, epic views, and delicious food—feta, anyone?
In Athens, a city as beautiful as it is old, visit the famed Acropolis, explore the historic Plaka district, and channel your inner champion at the Olympic Stadium. Continue your blast from the past while journeying through the Peloponnese. Explore ancient Argolida, a waterfront region home to archeological ruins and a hilltop fortresses. From the capital to the coast, this Grecian adventure brings history to life./ / / / / /
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Panathenaic Olympic Stadium
- Academy of Athens
- Syntagma Square and Parliament
- Prison of Socrates
- Filoppapou Hill
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts.
Add this in-depth excursion:Cooking Class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you'll be introduced to techniques and flavours that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you'll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.
Enjoy exploration time in Athens
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Day 4: Athens
Enjoy exploration time in Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:Saronic Islands Cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 5: Athens • Corinth • Argolida
Travel via Corinth to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
Take a guided tour of Mycenae
Guided visit of the Mycenae Site
Participate in a pottery workshop
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Day 6: Argolida • Nafplio • Athens
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)
Explore Nafplio on your own
Travel to Athens
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Day 7: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Panathenaic Olympic Stadium
- Academy of Athens
- Syntagma Square and Parliament
- Prison of Socrates
- Filoppapou Hill
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts.
Add this in-depth excursion:Cooking Class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you'll be introduced to techniques and flavours that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you'll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.
Enjoy exploration time in Athens
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Day 4: Athens
Enjoy exploration time in Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:Saronic Islands Cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 5: Athens • Corinth • Argolida
Travel via Corinth to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
Take a guided tour of Mycenae
Guided visit of the Mycenae Site
Participate in a pottery workshop
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Day 6: Argolida • Nafplio • Athens
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)
Explore Nafplio on your own
Travel to Athens
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Day 7: Depart for Home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Pottery workshop, Nafplio Bay sail, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Mycenae site, Palamidi Fortress
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.