Greece
Who: Upper School Students | When: March 7-15, 2026
Greece
Overview
Who: Upper School Students
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Lead Chaperone: Miss Bass
Chaperones: Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Lodato, Mr. Tousignant
When: March 7-15, 2026
Estimated Cost: $4650-$4850
Join us on an enriching journey to Greece for Art, Identity, and Culture: A Journey Through Greece—an unforgettable eight-day exploration where ancient legacy meets contemporary life. Travel through Athens, ancient Olympia, Nafplio, Delphi, and Mycenae, uncovering the stories that have shaped Greek identity across centuries. From the majestic ruins of the Temple of Zeus to the sacred grounds of Delphi, experience firsthand the powerful intersection of history, myth, and meaning.
This immersive program invites you to engage deeply with Greek culture through hands-on experiences: craft traditional food dishes during a cooking class at a family farm, explore your creativity in a ceramics workshop led by local artisans, and take on an interactive scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Athens. Reflect on modern Greek society during a visit to Parliament, where discussions of sociopolitical issues bring today’s complexities into focus.
Climb Lycabettus Hill for a panoramic view of the capital, meet artisans keeping age-old traditions alive, and wander through timeless towns where past and present coexist. Art, Identity, and Culture offers more than a tour—it’s a transformative journey into the heart of Greece.
Full Itinerary
*Itinterary is subject to change
Day 1 & 2 - Overnight Flight & Nafplio
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Welcome to Greece! Meet your Program Leader at the airport in Athens. Start the drive to the first capital of modern Greece, Nafplio.
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Explore the large archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, once the wealthiest Greek city and the origin of Corinthian Style columns.
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Visit Nemea and the Temple of Zeus, an ancient gathering place for athletes.
Day 3 - Nafplio & Mycenae
- Walk the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae and see the tomb of Agamemnon with a local expert.
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Learn about the importance of ceramics in ancient and modern Greece while creating our own works of art. Enjoy a delicious farm-style lunch with friends at Silo Art Factory.
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Learn the Greek alphabet during a language challenge as we explore the town and do a scavenger hunt!
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Climb to the top of the Palamidi Fortress for a view of the city of Nafplio and the Gulf of Argolis.
Day 4 - Ancient Olympia
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Begin the drive to our next location: Ancient Olympia. Stop at an archaeological site to explore the classical city-state of Ancient Messini, one of the lesser-known major sites in Greece.
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Test out your cooking skills by making (and enjoying) some traditional Greek dishes at a local family farm.
Day 5 - Delphi
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Walk through the archeological site of Ancient Olympia with a local expert.
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Settle in and enjoy the scenery on our drive to Delphi.
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Make a brief stop in Nafpaktos, a beautiful town with important medieval heritage for some walking, shopping, and exploring.
Day 6 - Athens
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Join a local expert to see how the Oracle of Delphi connects the past and the future. Leave from Delphi as we start our drive to Athens.
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Sit down for a meal on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the home of the Muses.
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Visit the Osios Loukas monastery, dating back to the 10th century, showcasing the decorative frescoes and mosaics.
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Explore the narrow streets and shops at the base of the Acropolis in Athens' most famous neighborhood, Plaka.
Day 7 - Athens
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Start exploring Athens by foot, witnessing some of the city's neo-classical buildings: the Parliament, University, Library, and Academy.
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Learn about modern Greek democracy while visiting the Hellenic Parliament. Join an archaeologist for an exploration activity in the Ancient Agora of Athens.
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Enjoy the views on Pnyx Hill, the birthplace of ancient Greek democracy. Meet with a local NGO and discuss current sociopolitical issues of Greece.
Day 8 - Athens
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Visit the new Acropolis Museum with a local guide.
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Join our friends at Feyrouz for a taste of different street foods and sweets from Greece.
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Hike (or take the cable car) to the top of Lycabettus Hill for breathtaking views of the city.
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Meet with a local Athenian artist to create our own Zines inspired by our experiences together and to serve as a memento of our travels.
Day 9 - Departure
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Say goodbye to your program leader and this incredible place and begin to make your way home.
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Sign Up!
Students must attend the information session during Flex in Wilkie 108 on May 6th to have their name placed on the initial list.