This Classics school trip to Greece is the perfect way to bring your curriculum to life, taking students on a tour through some of Ancient Greece’s most-famed locations and lesser-known gems. They’ll explore world-leading museums in Athens, get up-close to the archaeology at sites like Delphi and Mycenae, and take part in interactive workshops to ground their learning with exciting memories. Highlights of the trip include the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon, and Tiryns.
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*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers, not including flights.
Short on time? We’ve also got an exciting 5-day itinerary below, meaning you can explore Athens, Epidaurus & Mycenae for the length of the school week.
What's included?
✓ Local tour guide in each city
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: Welcome to Greece
Touch down in Athens and be greeted at the airport by an Adventure Leader. They’ll assist with the transfer to your accommodation, and provide some time for check-in. After, come together for a trip briefing to learn about the week’s busy schedule, advice on adjusting to Greek life, and a tips on staying safe.
- Then the first activity of the day begins, with a visit to the fascinating National Archaeological Museum – home to the largest collection of Greek artefacts in the world! In total, there are over 11,000 exhibits!
- Discover the Athenian way of life with a stroll around the ‘Old Town’ neighbourhood of Plaka, known for its quaint streets, traditional feel, and restaurants.
- This evening, enjoy a hearty welcome meal of traditional Greek food. The Greek people are known for their love of good food and welcoming hospitality – meaning there’ll be no going hungry on this tour!
Day 2: Athens
- Dive into the magnificent architecture of Ancient Greece with a guided tour of the Acropolis. Visit the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Propylaea, and walk the slopes to the Theatre of Dionysus – the home of Greek drama.
- Explore the Acropolis Museum‘s incredible sculpture and artefact collections in context, which were all found on the site over centuries of excavation. Don’t miss the site that has been uncovered underneath the museum, which provides an amazing opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with the excavated site of the ancient city.
- Building on the learning begun at the Theatre of Dionysus with a hands-on Greek theatre workshop. Led by professionals, students create and perform their very own Greek tragedy!
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Our five-day Classics school trip to Greece combines the same Athenian exploration with trips to Epidaurus, Delphi & Mycenae, meaning students are still provided with a hands-on, immersive insight into the world of Ancient Greece.
Prices start from £900.
Day 1: Welcome to Greece
- Touch down in Athens and be greeted at the airport by an Adventure Leader. They’ll assist with the transfer to your accommodation, and provide some time for check-in. After, come together for a trip briefing to learn about the week’s busy schedule, advice on adjusting to Greek life, and a tips on staying safe.
- Then the first activity of the day begins, with a visit to the fascinating National Archaeological Museum – home to the largest collection of Greek artefacts in the world! In total, there are over 11,000 exhibits!
- Discover the Athenian way of life with a stroll around the ‘Old Town’ neighbourhood of Plaka, known for its quaint streets, traditional feel, and restaurants. Carry on up to the top of Pnyx Hill to see the founding site of Athenian democracy – and perhaps even stage a debate!
- This evening, enjoy a hearty welcome meal of traditional Greek food. The Greek people are known for their love of good food and welcoming hospitality – meaning there’ll be no going hungry on this tour!
Day 2: Delphi
- ‘Know Thyself’ is the quote inscribed on above the entrance to today’s site – Delphi! Travel by private coach to the Greek sanctuary for a full day’s excursion. Winding up the sacred way past temples and treasuries, head to the stadium at the very top. Alongside stunning views across the region, explore the treasures of the Delphi Museum, including the renowned Delphic Charioteer and the Sphinx of Naxos.
- Head back to Athens for a delicious, well-earned meal at a local taverna.
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Learning Outcomes
A Classics school trip to Greece informs and expands on learning required across curriculums.
Understand the history of Ancient Greek culture and religion (OCR GCSE & A-Level curriculum).
Explore areas crucial to democratic development to improve political knowledge (GCSE & A-Level politics).
Gain an appreciation of Ancient Greek Theatre’s impact on modern practices (A-Level drama, ‘Greek Theatre’ module).
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