Classics trip to Athens

“It was a well planned and an enjoyable experience.”

Kathryn, Head of Classics, Hertfordshire

Climb the Acropolis

As the foundation of our Western civilisation, a trip to Athens is invaluable to all classics students. Study the architectural style of the monuments of Athens, Delphi and the Peloponnese. Climb the Acropolis for panoramic views over Athens and to see the sheer scale of public buildings, especially the Parthenon. Explore the extensive ruins in Agora for a glimpse of daily life in ancient Greece. Or visit Delphi, site of the Oracle of Apollo, which played such a significant role in the classical Greek world.

Our students can tour ancient Corinth to see for themselves the extraordinary engineering feat of building the canal. Or they can study the sports and pastimes of ancient Greeks at the site of the original games of Olympia.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Check in to your hotel in the centre of Athens. Afternoon stroll in Athens before dinner at your local tavern.

Day 2

Full day in Delphi by coach, visiting the most important archaeological sites of Greece. Evening meal at your local tavern.

Day 3

Morning at the Agora and the National Archaeological museum, Afternoon at the Syntagma, The Gardens, the Cycladic and the Benaki Museum, all a short walk from your accommodation. Visit of the Acropolis and its famous site. Explore Hadrian’s Library, Kerameikos, the Museum of the Ancient Agora and Olympia. Evening meal at your local tavern.

Day 4

Morning at the Benaki Museum, afternoon shopping at leisure. Evening meal at your local tavern.

Day 5

Travel back home.

Visits

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.

The Acropolis
The Tomb of Agamemnon
Nestor's Mycenean
Delphi

Climb the Acropolis or wander round the historic ruins in Agora. Visit the Acropolis museum or take a tour round the Peloponnese, a mountainous region filled with palaces, fortresses and temples. Spend a morning at the National Archaeological Museum or travel to Delphi to take a look at the Sanctuary.

Take a day to visit the Tomb of Agamemnon and the ancient Citadel of Mycenae with its Royal Tombs and the Lions Gate.

Nestor's Mycenean Palace near Pylos, the theatre of Epidavros.

Students can also travel to Delphi to see the Sanctuary and visit the museum there. Or spend a night in Olympia exploring the site of the original Olympic Games.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

Prices based on a three star hotel in the Glyfada area.

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The most pleasant time of year to come to Europe is between May and September; you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

Once your student travel tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your specific requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. During the process, we will also ask you to provide accurate student and teacher name, passport and dietary requirement details where appropriate.

We can send you mini-brochures to hand out at school and a PowerPoint presentation for assemblies and parent’s meetings you may wish to hold. We also have an interactive promotional poster you can put up on walls and noticeboards. This will make it easier for you to get your students excited about your plans.