Grecian Odyssey
What is it like to live in a country where classical mythology and ancient history still have a presence in everyday life?
In the capital of Athens, namesake of the goddess Athena, walk in the footsteps of ancient Greeks at the Acropolis - and in the footsteps of current residents in the Plaka district. In Delphi, Epidaurus and Cape Sounion, learn how an old belief in mythological figures still influences medicine, politics and philosophy.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2025: March 25 and April 20. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Athens • Corinth • Argolida
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Travel via Corinth to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
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Day 4: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia
Travel via Epidaurus and Mycenae to Olympia
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Learn about traditional clay techniques at a Mycenaean pottery experience
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Day 5: Olympia • Delphi
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
Visit the Museum of Archimedes
Travel to Delphi
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Day 6: Delphi • Athens
Take a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Visit the Delphi MuseumReturn to Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 7: 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
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 8: Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Saronic Islands cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Greek island cruise
Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
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Day 10: Santorini island • Mykonos island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 11: Turkey
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Athens • Corinth • Argolida
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Travel via Corinth to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
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Day 4: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia
Travel via Epidaurus and Mycenae to Olympia
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Learn about traditional clay techniques at a Mycenaean pottery experience
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Day 5: Olympia • Delphi
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
Visit the Museum of Archimedes
Travel to Delphi
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Day 6: Delphi • Athens
Take a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Visit the Delphi MuseumReturn to Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 7: 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
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 8: Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Saronic Islands cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Greek island cruise
Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
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Day 10: Santorini island • Mykonos island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 11: Turkey
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; 3-day Greek island cruise with extension (3 cruise excursions included)
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 3 nights cabin accommodations with extension
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (3 meals daily during cruise extension)
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Delphi site; Delphi Museum; pottery studio; Olympia site; Olympia Museum; Epidaurus; Mycenae; Temple of Poseidon
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
