Athens & The Islands

10 or 13 days

Greece | ATH

From the moment you look out from the Acropolis, Athens’ ancient world comes vividly into view—its temples, legends, and timeless stories setting the tone for your journey. After exploring the capital’s iconic landmarks and the historic landscapes of Delphi, you’ll continue your adventure across the Aegean to two of the Cyclades’ most captivating islands: Naxos and Santorini.

On Naxos, experience the island’s relaxed rhythms and rich cultural traditions as you wander its charming old town and take part in a hands‑on culinary experience that highlights regional flavors. Then travel on to Santorini, where volcanic landscapes and whitewashed villages create one of Greece’s most unforgettable settings. Explore its distinctive towns and visit Akrotiri, an ancient site that offers a remarkable window into Bronze Age life.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

Day 2: Athens

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Athens

Take a guided tour of Athens

With your expert local guide you will see:

Olympic Stadium
Acropolis

Visit the Acropolis Museum

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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.

Take a walking tour of Athens

With your Tour Director you will see:

Plaka district
Athenian Trilogy

Day 4: Athens • Amfissa Valley • Delphi

Visit an olive farm in the Amfissa valley

Visit the Delphi Museum

Take a guided tour of Delphi

With your expert local guide you will see:

Temple of Apollo
Delphi Archaeological Museum

Day 5: Athens • Naxos

Take a ferry from Athens to Naxos

Take a walking tour of the coastal city of Naxos Town

Participate in Greek Cooking Class

Enjoy a cheese tasting with dinner

Day 6: Naxos • Santorini

Take a ferry to Santorini Island

Take a walking tour of Pyrgos

Day 7: Santorini • Akrotiri • Fira

Take a guided visit of the Akrotiri Archaeological site

Supervised exploration time in the town of Fira

Day 8: Santorini • Perissa• Oia

Take a walking tour of the coastal village of Perissa

Enjoy free time and take in one of Oia's world-famous sunsets

Day 9: Santorini • Athens

Fly back to Athens

Visit the Temple of Poseidon

Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide

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Greek Evening

Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music and dancing. You might even get to experience the famous plate-smashing tradition. Whatever the night brings, you'll enjoy a lively celebration and experience the best of Greece’s theatrical culture.

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: Athens • Mycenae • Epidaurus • Argolida

Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide

Learn about traditional clay techniques at a Mycenaean pottery experience

Day 11: Argolida • Nafplio • Olympia

Visit the Palamidi Fortress

Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)

Explore Nafplio in small, supervised groups

Stop for a photo at Kaiafas Lake

Day 12: Olympia • Athens

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Tour Olympia with an expert local guide

Travel to Athens

Day 13: 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

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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