History & classics school trip to Greece
Discover the ancient wonders of Greece with us on a classics trip. We'll make sure you see everything by organising transfers to different parts of the country.
- Key stage 4 - 16+
- Year round
Overview
Our experience will take your students on an adventure all over Greece
We've found that the best way to cover the plethora of ancient sites in Greece is to make your trip a multi-centre adventure. In fact, the majority of trips we organise include transfers to stay overnight in different parts of Greece, like Olympia and Tolon, which are conveniently located for our groups to fully experience the fantastic ruins and educational museums found throughout Greece.
Speak to us to start creating your perfect classics school trip to Greece and our educational travel experts will work with you to create an itinerary that maximises your time to make sure you and your students see all the ancient wonders Greece has to offer!
We can tailor your itinerary to your unique learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Depart UK
- Arrive in Athens
Day 2
- Agora Museum and Site
- Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
Day 3
- National Archaeological Museum
- Pláka neighbourhood
- Traditional Greek evening
Day 4
- Delphi
- The Oracle
- Sanctuary of Athena
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Theatre
- Transfer to Olympia
Day 5
- Olympia
- The Altis
- Sanctuary of Zeus
- Transfer to Tolon
Day 6
- Sanctuary of Epidaurus
- Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- Asclepieion
- Tiryns
- Fortress of Palamidi
Day 7
- Mycenae
- Depart Greece
- Return home
Excursions
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens contains the classical ruins of a number of buildings, most notably the Parthenon. There's a lot more for students to see as well, including the Erechteon, the Temple of Athena, the Propylea and the Acropolis Museum.
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum houses all the artefacts that were found on the site, stretching from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. There are over 4,000 classical treasures on display.
Ancient Agora Museum
In Ancient Greece, the Agora was the equivalent of today’s city centres with shops, stalls, entertainment and a place to set up social meetings and to make political announcements. There is a fantastic museum that students can roam as well as ruins of temples.
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art.
National Historical Museum
Athens' National Historial Museum is housed in the old parliament house. The museum details Greece's history from artwork to battle and warfare to politics. Students can get a comprehensive look at the country's history from 1000AD all the way through to modern times.
Panathenaic Stadium
This stadium in Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from the remains of the ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic is one of the oldest stadiums on earth and the only major stadium built entirely of white marble.
Pláka Neighbourhood
This colourful old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the Acropolis, is a hive of activity. Amongst the labyrinth of streets you can find the old quarter, shops and tavernas. We can arrange a Greek-themed evening for your group to make your visit all the more special.
Delphi
Delphi occupies a stunning location on a hillside but the view isn't the only reason to bring your students here. It is home to the Oracle, the Sanctuary of Athena, the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Theatre.
Mycenae
In the C.2nd BC Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization with a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Students can see the Tomb of Agamemnon and the ancient Citadel of Mycenae, with the royal tombs and Lions Gate.
Olympia
Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games, which were celebrated every four years by the Greeks. Situated in a valley in Elis, it was not a town, but a sanctuary with buildings associated with games and the worship of the gods. It became the Greek national shrine and contained many treasures of Greek art, such as temples, monuments, theatres, statues, and votive offerings of brass and marble.
Corinth Canal
The striking Corinth Canal exists to create a path for ships to sail the Aegean Sea and was first conceived as early as 602 BC. It's very narrow at only 25 metres wide and effectively separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese.
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth
The museum features a courtyard with classic ruins and sweeping views across the valley.
Epidaurus
The small city of Epidaurus features a magnificent ancient amphitheatre as well as the ruins of the Sanctuary of Asklepios right next to it. Asklepios was a healing centre where the ill would travel to in hopes of being cured of their ailments in ancient times.
Included
Our European school trips include:
- Board and lodging as specified in your itinerary
- A detailed itinerary with pre-booked excursions
- German language activity workbook (for language groups)
- Your choice of return travel; coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
- Free teacher to student ratio approx 1:8 (coach trips) / approx 1:10 (air groups)
- 24-hour emergency support
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Assistance with inspection visits
Extras to budget for:
- School to airport transfers and meals en route (if required)
- Visa charges and supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
- Local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
- Entrances other than those specified in your itinerary
- Hotel damage deposits
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