Overview
Grow your team’s skills and the love of basketball internationally in Athens, known for its rich athletic history. Players will sharpen their techniques by training on an international court and competing in exhibition games against local teams. Round out this exceptional educational basketball adventure with visits to historic sites like the Parthenon and excursions to Corinth and Delphi.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Greece (Athens)
Day 2
Arrive in Athens
Welcome meeting and orientation
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local court in the area.
Day 3
Athens guided sightseeing tour
Acropolis site visit, Parthenon, Syntagma Square, Agora, Theatre of Dionysus
Exhibition game
Play an international exhibition game against a local team of similar age and skill level.
Day 4
Mycenae & Corinth full-day excursion
Discover two of the Peloponnese's most significant historic sites on a full-day excursion to Ancient Corinth and Mycenae. Explore the remains of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece's most important city-states, before visiting Mycenae, the legendary Bronze Age center associated with Agamemnon and Homer's epics. Massive fortification walls, royal tombs, and the iconic Lion Gate offer insight into the achievements and lasting influence of the Mycenaean civilization.
Day 5
Athens city walk
In Athens, history is never far away. Walk with your Tour Director through the Plaka district, where winding streets reveal balconies filled with flowers and tavernas alive with traditional dancing. Then visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, begun in the 6th century BC and finished by Hadrian in AD 132, and see Hadrian’s Arch, once marking the divide between ancient and imperial Athens.
Day 6
Delphi guided sightseeing tour
Explore the impressive ruins of Delphi, once considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. During a guided sightseeing tour, visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo, where the famous Oracle of Delphi delivered Apollo's prophecies. Set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the site also offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
Exhibition game
Play an international exhibition game against a local team of similar age and skill level.
Day 7
Cape Sounion guided excursion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched high above the Aegean Sea at Cape Sounion, the southernmost tip of mainland Greece. Walk among the towering marble columns of this 5th-century BC temple, built around the same time as the Parthenon, and take in sweeping views of the coastline and sea.
Exhibition game
Play an international exhibition game against a local team of similar age and skill level.
Day 8
Hydra excursion
Travel to Hydra by Ferry, Hydra walking tour, The Cathedral of the Assumption, Travel to Athens by Ferry
Day 9
Return home
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theater tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
Already Included
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Transportation to and from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Daily meals, with options varying by program. Ask your Account Manager for details
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
High school credit for students in grades 6-12, or college credit for students in grades 9-12, upon completion of the travel program and required WorldStrides online coursework
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Greece
Health & Safety
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Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
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Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.