Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Greece Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program explores Greece's historical and anthropological sites, its traditional bazaars and the natural diversity of its land and coast. Students see how ancient, Byzantine and modern Greece are layered in one landscape.
Good to know
- Language
- Greek; English is widely spoken in tourist areas
- Currency
- Euro
- Best season
- April–June and September–October
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Acropolis and Parthenon, AthensThe hilltop citadel holds the fifth-century BC Parthenon and is a symbol of classical Greece.
- Ancient Agora, AthensThe marketplace and civic center of ancient Athens, where public life and democracy took shape.
- DelphiA UNESCO site on Mount Parnassus, home to the ancient sanctuary of Apollo and its oracle.
- Ancient OlympiaThe birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, with a stadium and temples in the western Peloponnese.
- MeteoraMonasteries built on tall rock pillars in central Greece, listed by UNESCO.
- Plaka and the Monastiraki bazaarHistoric Athens neighborhoods with traditional shops, cafes and street markets below the Acropolis.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Greece
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study classical architecture and sculpture in the places where they were created.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could explore the roots of Western philosophy, democracy and modern Greek identity.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university department of archaeology or history
- An archaeological museum
- A traditional market or artisan cooperative
- A municipal cultural office
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure
Students depart for Athens on an overnight international flight.
- Depart for Athens
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Day 2
Arrival in Athens
The group arrives in Greece's capital and settles in.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Athens
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Day 3
Acropolis and Ancient Agora
Students stand where Athenian democracy began and see how public life was organized in the ancient city.
- Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Ancient Agora
- Roman Agora
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Day 4
Athens City Walk
A guided walk through central Athens shows how the modern city grew around its ancient core.
- Guided walking tour of central Athens
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, NGO or company)
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Day 5
National Museum and Cape Sounio
The country's leading archaeology museum is paired with a clifftop temple above the Aegean Sea.
- National Archaeological Museum
- Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
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Day 6
Athens Food Tour
Central Athens markets give students a close look at local food culture and small-scale trade.
- Monastiraki and Psyrri
- Spice shops and the Central Market
- Fruit, vegetable, fish and meat markets
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Day 7
Day Trip to Delphi
Delphi was the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Drive to Delphi
- Sanctuary of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 8
Athens Street Art
Students see how urban art and creative districts are reshaping former industrial neighborhoods.
- Street art tour of Gazi, Kerameikos and Psyrri
- Free time for exploring
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Day 9
Mycenae and Nafplio
The fortress of Mycenae, home of the legendary King Agamemnon, is paired with the first capital of modern Greece.
- Mycenae and the Lion Gate
- Nafplio old town
- Return to Athens
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Day 10
Free Day in Athens
A flexible day to explore further or arrange a family home stay.
- Free day in Athens, or optional family home stay
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Day 11
Coastal Attica and Farewell
A relaxed last full day on the east coast of Attica, with a home-cooked meal.
- Porto Rafti and Vravrona (Brauron)
- Beach time
- Home-cooked meal with a local family
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Day 12
Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
- Transfer to the airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
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