Athens & Argolida

7 days

Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Argolida | QTG

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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Designed with school calendars in mind, this flexible, highlight-rich tour lands in the sweet spot between a long weekend and a lengthier getaway—so you can focus less on scheduling and more on exploring. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Athens & Argolida tour

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

Day 2: Athens

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Athens

With your Tour Director you will see:

Plaka district
Athenian Trilogy

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

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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.

Day 4: 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 to Argolida via Corinth

See the Corinth Canal

Tour the ruins of Mycenae with an expert local guide. Learn about this ancient Bronze Age city which dates to the 14th Century BCE.

Participate in a pottery workshop

Day 6: Argolida • Nafplio • Athens

Visit the Palamidi Fortress

Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)

Explore Nafplio in small, supervised groups

Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Nafplio

Travel to Athens

Day 7: Depart for Home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

Worldwide Presence

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

Payment options

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