Athens: Summer Escape
7 days, 1 city |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3- or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
Go all in on history, sun, and feta on this immersive warm-weather getaway to Athens, where ancient and modern blend like nowhere else on Earth. In other words, Athens in summer just hits different.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 5 nights in handpicked, city-center accommodations
- 5 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Greek cooking class
- Insider tour of Athens with local guide
Picture yourself
- Channeling ancient gods and goddesses at the Acropolis
- Diving off a boat into the clear-blue Aegean Sea
- Savoring the fresh, local ingredients of Greek cuisine
- Kicking back on a beach in the Athenian Riviera
- People watching at a traditional taverna
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Athens, the cradle of Western Civilization and one of the oldest cities in the world. NBD.
Day 2: Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Athens! 2,500 years ago, it was kind of a happening place, and still is today—with fewer people in togas walking around.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get acquainted with Athens on a brief walk around the city with your Tour Director.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with your group.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
