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🇬🇷 AEA Greece | Culture & History

📅 Itinerary

🛫 Day 1: Flight to Athens

🏛️ Day 2: Arrival & Athens Tour

  • Guided bus tour: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Parliament, Olympic Stadium, University, National Library, Theatre of Dionysus
  • Welcome dinner in Athens

🚶 Day 3: Athens Walking Tour

  • Explore historical city center & Agora
  • Visit Monastiraki flea market
  • Guided tour of the Acropolis: Propylea, Temple of Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion

⚓ Day 4: Piraeus & Archaeology

  • Tour of Piraeus port
  • Guided tour of National Archaeological Museum

🏰 Day 5: Mycenae, Nafplion & Epidaurus

  • Stop at Canal of Corinth
  • Guided tour of Mycenae: Lion Gate, Royal Tombs, Cyclopean Walls
  • Lunch in Nafplion
  • Guided tour of Epidaurus & its ancient theater

⚔️ Day 6: Marathon, Thermopylae & Aidipsos

  • Guided tour of Marathon Tomb & Thermopylae
  • Stop at Statue of Leonidas
  • Archaeological site at Artemision
  • Free time in Chalkis

⛴️ Day 7: Heraklion (Crete)

  • Ferry arrival in Heraklion
  • Tour Knossos archaeological site with Minoan Palace

🏘️ Day 8: Chania & Souda Bay

  • Guided tour of Chania’s Old & New Town
  • Tour Souda Bay, one of the Mediterranean’s deepest natural harbors

🏙️ Day 9: Athens Free Day

  • Return to Athens via Piraeus port
  • Free day for independent exploration
  • Farewell dinner in Athens

🛫 Day 10: Departure

  • Transfer to Athens Airport

📦 Program Includes

  • 🏨 3-star hotels (twin for students, single for faculty)
  • 🍽️ Daily breakfast + welcome & farewell dinners
  • 🚌 Private coach, ferry tickets, & Athens public transport pass
  • 🧑‍🏫 On-site coordinator & bilingual guides
  • 🎟️ Entrance fees & cultural activities
  • 📖 Orientation sessions & city maps

🌍 Overview

The AEA Greece 🇬🇷 Culture & History Program explores the foundations of Western civilization. From the Parthenon and Acropolis to Thermopylae and Knossos, students experience Greece’s ancient past while also engaging with its vibrant modern culture.