9 days
Athens, Naxos Island

From the enduring presence of the Acropolis to the piercing blue waters of the Aegean Sea, this Greek adventure will leave middle-schoolers wide-eyed with wonder.

Visit the Parthenon and roleplay through the ancient days of democracy in Athens. Discover the laid-back atmosphere and local flavors during your stay on the traveler-friendly island of Naxos. Taste some fresh feta cheese, try out some new dance moves, and immerse yourself in the Grecian way of life.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • 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

    Participate in a role-playing workshop about democracy in Athens during the classical period  

  • Day 4: Athens • Naxos Island

    Travel via ferry from Athens to the beautiful shores of Naxos Island  

    Explore Naxos on a walking tour   

    Stop for a photo at the iconic Gate of Apollo, a marble remnant of the unfinished temple dedicated to one of Greek mythology’s most important gods  

  • Day 5: Naxos Island

    Go on a guided sightseeing hike through the mountainous Apeiranthos Village   

    Enjoy a tasting of locally made cheeses  

    Prepare and then enjoy an authentic Greek meal in a hands-on cooking class

  • Day 6: Naxos Island

    Take a full-day boating excursion to the Koufonisia island area, exploring both land and sea  

  • Day 7: Naxos Island • Athens

    Travel via ferry from Naxos Island to Athens  

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
  • Day 8: Athens

    Visit the Olympic Museum to learn the history and impact of the Olympic games 

    Take a Greek dance lesson 

  • Day 9: 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
  • 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

    Participate in a role-playing workshop about democracy in Athens during the classical period  

  • Day 4: Athens • Naxos Island

    Travel via ferry from Athens to the beautiful shores of Naxos Island  

    Explore Naxos on a walking tour   

    Stop for a photo at the iconic Gate of Apollo, a marble remnant of the unfinished temple dedicated to one of Greek mythology’s most important gods  

  • Day 5: Naxos Island

    Go on a guided sightseeing hike through the mountainous Apeiranthos Village   

    Enjoy a tasting of locally made cheeses  

    Prepare and then enjoy an authentic Greek meal in a hands-on cooking class

  • Day 6: Naxos Island

    Take a full-day boating excursion to the Koufonisia island area, exploring both land and sea  

  • Day 7: Naxos Island • Athens

    Travel via ferry from Naxos Island to Athens  

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
  • Day 8: Athens

    Visit the Olympic Museum to learn the history and impact of the Olympic games 

    Take a Greek dance lesson 

  • Day 9: 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; comfortable motorcoach; ferry

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Daily breakfast and dinner and 1 lunch featuring regional cuisine

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations

  • Entrances

    Acropolis; democracy workshop; cheese tasting; cooking class; Koufonisia island area boating excursion; Olympic Museum; Greek dance lesson

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • 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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