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Explore Athens

Overview

Journey to the heart of Greece on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on the Explore Athens tour! Your journey will take you to some of the most iconic ancient architecture features in the world as you explore the Acropolis and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus before taking either a day trip to ancient Corinth or enjoying a relaxing Greek Island day cruise. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss!

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

 

STAY LONGER?

  • Add 2-3 days, and visit the famous Meteora Monastery region, Thessaloniki, or do a Greek Islands Cruise!

 

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Parliament Square / National Archeological Museum / Mt. Lycabettus

Day 3 - Areopagus Hill / Ancient Agora / Acropolis / Local Market

Day 4 - Attend a Local Church / Plaka District / Temple of Olympian Zeus Area

Day 5 - Day Trip

Day 6 - Travel Day

Itinerary

  • After meeting your JE Guide at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel.
  • Parliament Building & Changing of the Guard
  • National Archeological Museum
  • Dinner

Tonight your group may opt for an evening stroll up Mount Lycabettus for a great view of Athens!

  • Breakfast
  • Areopagus Hill (Mars Hill)
  • Ancient Agora
  • Lunch
  • Acropolis: Temple of Athena, Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus
  • Shopping at the Monastiraki Flea Market or The Central Market
  • Dinner

* Tonight your group may opt to return to the Agora area for a night view of the Acropolis!

  • Breakfast
  • Attend a local church
  • Lunch
  • Arch of Hadrian, the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the site of the first modern Olympic Games.
  • Panathenaic Stadium
  • Shopping in the Plaka district
  • Dinner*

* Tonight your group may opt to attend a traditional dance or theater performance – ask for prices!

(Select when requesting quote)

  • OPTION 1:
  • Ancient Corinth & Loutra Oraias Elenis (A beach, named after its most famous visitor, Helen of Troy!)
  • OPTION 2:
  • Greek Island Day Cruise

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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