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Greek Gods and Myths

Explore Greek Gods and myths with your students. Visit Athens, home of gods and goddesses, and the birthplace of democracy. Board your cruise ship and set sail to the chic resort island of Mykonos. Next, to the beautiful islands of Samos and Patmos. Then the Rhodes of legend, home of the mythic Minotaur. Finish at mystical Delphi.
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Greece

9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • The Acropolis
  • Mykonos and the Mediterranean
  • Medieval City of Rhodes
  • Delphi Theater

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Depart from North America
Fly to Greece

Enjoy your overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 : Arrive in Athens
Welcome!

Arrive in the Greek capital and begin exploring.

Day 3 : Athens
Discover Athens

Discover the birthplace of democracy with a local guide. See the Theater of Dionysos, the Agora, and the Greek Parliament. Climb the Acropolis and wonder at the imposing Parthenon.

Acropolis Museum

Visit the New Acropolis Museum.

LEAP Mousaka & Sousta

Mousaka and sousta

LEAP Activity | Mousaka and Sousta

Join hands for traditional Greek line dancing. Next, head to the taverna and live like a local. Enjoy Greek culture, cuisine—and a show!

Day 4 : Mykonos
Board Ship!

Board your cruise ship and set sail for 4 days!

Visit Mykonos

First stop is the chic resort island of Mykonos. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the old town.

Day 5 : Kusadasi & Patmos
Visit Kusadasi:

Visit Kusadasi today, a stunning coastal town with an active promenade, marina, and harbor.

Discover Patmos & St. John Monastery

This afternoon, visit the island of Patmos and the monastery of St. John.

Day 6 : Rhodes
Explore Rhodes:

Enjoy a morning visit to Rhodes city, site of the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. See the fortifications built by the medieval knights of St. John to defend the island against the Ottoman Turks and visit inside the Palace of the Grand Master.

Temple of Lindos

This afternoon, visit the spectacular cliff-top acropolis and temple of Lindos.

Day 7 : Santorini
Continue to Santorini

Enjoy a visit to charming Santorini.

Day 8 : Athens & Delphi
Stop in Piraeus

Dock in Piraeus this morning.

Add on: Delphi

Enjoy an optional afternoon excursion with a local guide to mystical Delphi, the most important religious site in ancient Greece, to see the Temple of Zeus and the Sanctuary of Apollo.

Day 9 : Return Home to the United States
Final Farewell...

Wrap up your Greek tour and board your flight home.

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    Do you offer 24-hour emergency support?

    Yes. The safety and security of our traveling teachers and students is our top priority, and one measure we take to ensure this safety, and support, is through Tour Central. Tour Central is staffed by WorldStrides employees and is available 24/7 for all traveling groups. Tour Central is there to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise—no matter how big or how small. The staff is specially trained to monitor events domestically and around the world, and has dozens of contingency plans in place to help us jump into action when necessary. The Tour Central number for your group is printed on the WorldStrides name badges that are given to all our travelers for easy access should you need it. This is just one of the many measures that we take to ensure that your trip really is the experience of a lifetime.

Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program

Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.

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