The Greek Basketball Experience: Athens

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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

Ancient Corinth visit, Mycenae site visit

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 ruins of Delphi, once considered the center of the world. In the Temple of Apollo, a priestess inhaled vapors to deliver prophecies, inspiring leaders for centuries. Today, visitors may find their own inspiration in sweeping views from Mount Parnassus, rising more than 8,000 feet above.

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 atop the hill of Cape Sounion at the southernmost tip of Central Greece. Stand among its tall marble pillars rising from the rocky cliffs and gaze out over the calm Aegean Sea. Built between 450–440 BC, around the same time as the Parthenon, the temple offers a tranquil contrast to the bustle of Athens.

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

With TourFlex, available for tours departing in October 2027 or later, you get the flexibility to shape an itinerary that's as unique as your group. Dial your trip up or down for more choice, more control, and more meaningful learning moments, all while getting the right experience at the right value. Available options vary by program and destination.

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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

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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

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Scenes from Greece

The ruins of the Tholos of Athena Pronoia in Delphi, Greece. The temple sits atop a hill, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

A basketball team and their coaches gather for a group photo on the court after a game. They stand on the wooden floor, the backdrop of the stadium's blue and yellow seats visible behind them.

Aerial view of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, Greece, with sailboats in the bay and the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

Group photo of the Melissia Wingate women's basketball team and coaches on an indoor court.