14 days
Athens, Chania, Heraklion, Berlin

Greece is considered to be the birthplace of European civilization, and on this tour, you’ll explore the role water played in trade and transportation to help earn the country such a prestigious accolade.

After visiting Athens' famed Acropolis and historic Plaka district, learn about the Corinth Canal and how its construction influenced trade. Continue on to the Greek island of Crete to discover the ancient Minoans’ unbelievably advanced water technologies before taking to the crystal clear waters yourself on a scenic boat ride. Lastly, come together with other teachers and students in Berlin to dive deeper into The Impact of Water on Society, building a shared understanding of how to harness this important natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
  • Day 3: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Syntagma Square
    • Acropolis

    Visit the Acropolis:

    • Parthenon
    • Temple of Athena Nike

    Take part in a group activity focused on  The Impact of Water on Society 

    Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

  • Day 4: Athens

     Take a day trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio 

     Stop for a photo at the Corinth Canal 

    Visit the Palamidi Fortress

  • Day 5: Athens • Chania

    Fly to Chania on the island of Crete

    Take a walking tour of Chania

    Visit Venizelos Graves

  • Day 6: Chania • Rethymno • Heraklion

    Travel via Rethymno to Heraklion

    Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno

    Enjoy Rethymno during free time

  • Day 7: Heraklion

    Take a guided tour of Heraklion

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Knossos Palace
    • Heraklion Archaeological Museum

     Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society 

  • Day 8: Heraklion

     Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos, where you’ll take an in-depth walking tour 

    Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:

    • Learn the history of the former leper colony
    • Admire the old Venetian fortress
    • Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings
  • Day 9: Heraklion • Athens

    Fly to Athens

    Enjoy a Greek evening

  • Day 10: Athens • Berlin

    Fly to Berlin

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference

    Take a guided tour of Berlin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Brandenburg Gate
    • Kurfürstendamm
    • Remains of the Berlin Wall

    Visit the Topography of Terror Museum  

    See Checkpoint Charlie

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 13: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 14: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
  • Day 3: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Syntagma Square
    • Acropolis

    Visit the Acropolis:

    • Parthenon
    • Temple of Athena Nike

    Take part in a group activity focused on  The Impact of Water on Society 

    Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

  • Day 4: Athens

     Take a day trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio 

     Stop for a photo at the Corinth Canal 

    Visit the Palamidi Fortress

  • Day 5: Athens • Chania

    Fly to Chania on the island of Crete

    Take a walking tour of Chania

    Visit Venizelos Graves

  • Day 6: Chania • Rethymno • Heraklion

    Travel via Rethymno to Heraklion

    Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno

    Enjoy Rethymno during free time

  • Day 7: Heraklion

    Take a guided tour of Heraklion

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Knossos Palace
    • Heraklion Archaeological Museum

     Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society 

  • Day 8: Heraklion

     Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos, where you’ll take an in-depth walking tour 

    Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:

    • Learn the history of the former leper colony
    • Admire the old Venetian fortress
    • Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings
  • Day 9: Heraklion • Athens

    Fly to Athens

    Enjoy a Greek evening

  • Day 10: Athens • Berlin

    Fly to Berlin

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference

    Take a guided tour of Berlin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Brandenburg Gate
    • Kurfürstendamm
    • Remains of the Berlin Wall

    Visit the Topography of Terror Museum  

    See Checkpoint Charlie

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 13: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 14: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; 3 internal flights; comfortable motorcoach 

  • Hotels

    12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms  

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the leadership conference 

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.

  • Student Leadership Conference

    Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.

  • Entrances

    Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Palamidi Fortress; Venizelos Graves; Heraklion Archaeological Museum; Palace of Knossos; Spinalonga Island boat ride; Greek evening; Topography of Terror Museum; 2 Summit-themed activities

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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