9 or 13 days
Athens, Saronic Islands, Delphi, Olympia, Argolida region, Epidaurus, Mycenae, extension cruise to the Greek Islands
Explore the settings, structures and cultures that remain of the once-mighty ancient Greek civilization. Gaze out from Pericles’ greatest vision after two thousand years of war, bombardment and reconstruction. Discuss the feats of Michael Phelps and company at the site where the modern Olympics were born, and ponder life’s great questions in literal molds of Socrates, Plato and other great philosophers.

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
    • Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods

    Enjoy dinner in Athens

  • Day 3: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
    • Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens

    Take a guided tour of the Acropolis

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
    • Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city

    Visit the Acropolis Museum to explore the artifacts of the Acropolis site further

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner

    This afternoon, travel to Cape Sounion. According to legend this is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Your guided tour will take you to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. End your excursion with an included dinner.

  • Day 4: Athens • Saronic Islands

    Enjoy a full-day Saronic Island cruise with lunch

    • Aegina and see the columned ruins of the Temple of Aphaia
    • Poros and its clocktower for panoramic views
    • Hydra, which forbids cars and high-rise buildings
  • Day 5: Athens • Argolida region

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Athens on your own

    Travel via the Corinth Canal to Argolida

    See the Corinth Canal, a once economically-important canal route

    Enjoy dinner in the Argolida region

  • Day 6: Argolida region • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia

    Travel via the Argolida region to Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia

    🔹 Guided learning: Tour Epidaurus and see its UNESCO World Heritage site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius

    Tour Mycenae, the former kingdom of Agamemnon, Trojan War commander and wife of ill-fated Clytemnestra, according to Classical Greek myth

    Enjoy dinner in Olympia

  • Day 7: Olympia • Delphi

    Visit the Olympia museum, which houses bronze, terracotta, and sculptured artifacts related to the Olympic Games and their history 

    Tour Olympia with an expert local guide and see where the original Olympic athletes displayed physical strength and endurance as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus—especially Zeus  

    Travel to Delphi, site of the famed Oracle, which stands as one of the most important landmarks of antiquity 

  • Day 8: Delphi

    Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.

    🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
    • Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle

    Travel to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire

    Enjoy dinner in Athens

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add more days

  • Day 9: Greek island cruise: Mykonos

    Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town. 

    Included excursion to the Old Town of Mykonos

  • Day 10: Greek island cruise: Santorini

  • Day 11: Greek island cruise: Rhodes

  • Day 12: Greek island cruise: Cesme

  • Day 13: Return to Athens and depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
    • Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods

    Enjoy dinner in Athens

  • Day 3: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
    • Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens

    Take a guided tour of the Acropolis

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
    • Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city

    Visit the Acropolis Museum to explore the artifacts of the Acropolis site further

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner

    This afternoon, travel to Cape Sounion. According to legend this is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Your guided tour will take you to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. End your excursion with an included dinner.

  • Day 4: Athens • Saronic Islands

    Enjoy a full-day Saronic Island cruise with lunch

    • Aegina and see the columned ruins of the Temple of Aphaia
    • Poros and its clocktower for panoramic views
    • Hydra, which forbids cars and high-rise buildings
  • Day 5: Athens • Argolida region

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Athens on your own

    Travel via the Corinth Canal to Argolida

    See the Corinth Canal, a once economically-important canal route

    Enjoy dinner in the Argolida region

  • Day 6: Argolida region • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia

    Travel via the Argolida region to Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia

    🔹 Guided learning: Tour Epidaurus and see its UNESCO World Heritage site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius

    Tour Mycenae, the former kingdom of Agamemnon, Trojan War commander and wife of ill-fated Clytemnestra, according to Classical Greek myth

    Enjoy dinner in Olympia

  • Day 7: Olympia • Delphi

    Visit the Olympia museum, which houses bronze, terracotta, and sculptured artifacts related to the Olympic Games and their history 

    Tour Olympia with an expert local guide and see where the original Olympic athletes displayed physical strength and endurance as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus—especially Zeus  

    Travel to Delphi, site of the famed Oracle, which stands as one of the most important landmarks of antiquity 

  • Day 8: Delphi

    Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.

    🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
    • Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle

    Travel to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire

    Enjoy dinner in Athens

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add more days

  • Day 9: Greek island cruise: Mykonos

    Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town. 

    Included excursion to the Old Town of Mykonos

  • Day 10: Greek island cruise: Santorini

  • Day 11: Greek island cruise: Rhodes

  • Day 12: Greek island cruise: Cesme

  • Day 13: Return to Athens and depart for home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


What's Included

  • Transportation

    Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Select meals

    Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.

  • End-to-end support

    Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Field Director

    Your Field Director is on the ground with your group, providing deep local insights while handling program logistics.

  • Guided exploration

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.

  • Field Visits

    Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.


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