Thanks to the transformative role Greece played in the development of world cultures, the country remains a popular destination among student travelers. As they tour its cities and countryside, they’ll see ancient temples and monuments along with magnificent landscapes and coastlines that showcase the country’s rich traditions.
And at the center of all that history is Athens, the city that serves as the starting point for nearly all group programs.
“Our customers can admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era in Athens or stroll in the local market and along the old, narrow streets where ancient Greeks used to mingle,” says Pandelis Phillip Radopoulos of TOURGREECE, a company that specializes in tours of Greece and its islands.
He calls Plaka, one of the oldest districts of Athens, a must-see. As they tour the neighborhood, part of which is located under the Acropolis, students will see the Greek capital as it was back in the ancient times.
Radopoulos says travelers are often surprised at how seamlessly the city blends the old and the new. “It’s a unique metropolis that combines modern elements, such as the New Acropolis Museum, with ancient elements, such as the Zeus Columns or the Panathenaic stadium.”
Many of the company’s tours also take students to renowned sites in nearby destinations to see the birthplace of the Olympic Games (Olympia), the Temple of Poseidon (Cape Sounio) and the historical theater in Epidaurus.
For more information, contact Pandelis Phillip Radopoulos of TOURGREECE or go to tourgreece.gr.
Top Educational Attractions
The Acropolis
National Archaeological Museum
New Acropolis Museum
Top Recreational Attractions
Athens Royal Gardens
Rafting tours in Meteora
Top Local Festivals
Athens Epidaurus Art Festival (June to August)
Kalamata International Dance Festival (July)
Top photo: College group at the Acropolis
Photo by TOURGREECE
