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School trip to Athens

The cradle of democracy and philosophy: with the Acropolis, the Agora and the Archaeological Museum, Athens is the study trip for the classical world.

Destination
Athens, Greece
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
8 to 9 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Athens is the destination for a study trip on democracy, philosophy and the classical world. On the Acropolis your pupils see the Parthenon and the other temples they have learned about in class. The Acropolis Museum at the foot of the rock displays sculptures and finds from the Acropolis, including five of the original Caryatids.

The Ancient Agora, the heart of classical Athens, was where citizens came together to trade, debate and administer justice. The rebuilt Stoa of Attalos houses the Agora museum, with finds such as coins, pottery and sculpture. The National Archaeological Museum has one of the richest collections of Greek art in the world, including the so-called Mask of Agamemnon. In this way your pupils connect what they have learned about democracy and philosophy with the places where it all began.

We would be delighted to take care of transport to Athens for you and your pupils. Athens is a very long way off: the journey takes several days, with rest breaks and planned overnight stops along the way, and possibly a ferry crossing from Italy. In our comfortable coach with experienced drivers, your group travels there and back safely.

Highlights

  • The Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
  • The Ancient Agora and the Stoa of Attalos
  • The National Archaeological Museum

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Departure and first leg of the journey

    Early departure from school. With two drivers and regular breaks we cover the first part of the route, with an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Onward towards Athens

    After breakfast we continue towards Athens, again with an overnight stop on the way.

  3. Day 3: Final stage of the outward journey

    The last stage of the multi-day journey, broken up by rest breaks and possibly a ferry crossing.

  4. Day 4: The Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum

    A visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, followed by the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the rock.

  5. Day 5: The Agora and the Archaeological Museum

    Morning in the Ancient Agora and the Stoa of Attalos, with assignments on democracy. In the afternoon, the National Archaeological Museum.

  6. Day 6: Final walk and return journey

    A short closing walk through the centre. Then the multi-day journey home begins, with rest breaks and overnight stops.

  7. Day 7: Return journey with an overnight stop

    We continue on the way home and stop overnight along the route.

  8. Day 8: Final leg of the return journey

    After breakfast we drive the last part of the route, arriving back at school at the end of the day.

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