Intercultural Studies in Greece
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
With your Field Director you will see:
- Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
- Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods
Enjoy dinner in Athens
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
Take a guided tour of the Acropolis
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
- Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city
Visit the Acropolis Museum to explore the artifacts of the Acropolis site further
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner
This afternoon, travel to Cape Sounion. According to legend this is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Your guided tour will take you to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. End your excursion with an included dinner.
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Day 4: Athens • Saronic Islands
Enjoy a full-day Saronic Island cruise with lunch
- Aegina and see the columned ruins of the Temple of Aphaia
- Poros and its clocktower for panoramic views
- Hydra, which forbids cars and high-rise buildings
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Day 5: Athens • Argolida region
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Athens on your own
Travel via the Corinth Canal to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal, a once economically-important canal route
Enjoy dinner in the Argolida region
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Day 6: Argolida region • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia
Travel via the Argolida region to Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia
🔹 Guided learning: Tour Epidaurus and see its UNESCO World Heritage site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius
Tour Mycenae, the former kingdom of Agamemnon, Trojan War commander and wife of ill-fated Clytemnestra, according to Classical Greek myth
Enjoy dinner in Olympia
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Day 7: Olympia • Delphi
Visit the Olympia museum, which houses bronze, terracotta, and sculptured artifacts related to the Olympic Games and their history
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide and see where the original Olympic athletes displayed physical strength and endurance as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus—especially Zeus
Travel to Delphi, site of the famed Oracle, which stands as one of the most important landmarks of antiquity
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Day 8: Delphi
Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.
🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
- Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle
Travel to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire
Enjoy dinner in Athens
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: Greek island cruise: Mykonos
Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
Included excursion to the Old Town of Mykonos
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Day 10: Greek island cruise: Santorini
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Day 11: Greek island cruise: Rhodes
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Day 12: Greek island cruise: Cesme
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Day 13: Return to Athens and depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
With your Field Director you will see:
- Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
- Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods
Enjoy dinner in Athens
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
Take a guided tour of the Acropolis
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
- Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city
Visit the Acropolis Museum to explore the artifacts of the Acropolis site further
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner
This afternoon, travel to Cape Sounion. According to legend this is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Your guided tour will take you to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. End your excursion with an included dinner.
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Day 4: Athens • Saronic Islands
Enjoy a full-day Saronic Island cruise with lunch
- Aegina and see the columned ruins of the Temple of Aphaia
- Poros and its clocktower for panoramic views
- Hydra, which forbids cars and high-rise buildings
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Day 5: Athens • Argolida region
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Athens on your own
Travel via the Corinth Canal to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal, a once economically-important canal route
Enjoy dinner in the Argolida region
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Day 6: Argolida region • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia
Travel via the Argolida region to Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia
🔹 Guided learning: Tour Epidaurus and see its UNESCO World Heritage site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius
Tour Mycenae, the former kingdom of Agamemnon, Trojan War commander and wife of ill-fated Clytemnestra, according to Classical Greek myth
Enjoy dinner in Olympia
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Day 7: Olympia • Delphi
Visit the Olympia museum, which houses bronze, terracotta, and sculptured artifacts related to the Olympic Games and their history
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide and see where the original Olympic athletes displayed physical strength and endurance as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus—especially Zeus
Travel to Delphi, site of the famed Oracle, which stands as one of the most important landmarks of antiquity
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Day 8: Delphi
Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.
🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
- Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle
Travel to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire
Enjoy dinner in Athens
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 9: Greek island cruise: Mykonos
Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
Included excursion to the Old Town of Mykonos
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Day 10: Greek island cruise: Santorini
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Day 11: Greek island cruise: Rhodes
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Day 12: Greek island cruise: Cesme
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Day 13: Return to Athens and depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
