Athens

About the Destination

Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and the cradle of Western civilisation. Home to the Parthenon, the Olympic Games, democracy, and the philosophical traditions that still shape our world today, Athens is an extraordinary destination for students of History, Classical Civilisation, Philosophy, Politics, and Art. Despite its ancient heritage, modern Athens is a vibrant, dynamic city with a fantastic food scene, cutting-edge museums, and a youthful energy that surprises many visitors. With a relatively short flight time from the UK and a wonderfully compact historic centre, Athens is one of the most impactful and accessible educational destinations available.

Why UniLife for Colleges

We've been supporting hundreds of groups and thousands of students with travel since 2018. Every trip is managed end to end by our team, with a dedicated account manager supporting you throughout. Fully compliant, safe and bespoke to you. You'll be in safe hands.

Risk Assessment Support

We provide a comprehensive destination risk assessment template for your trip that meets all college approval processes.

Dedicated Account Manager

You get a dedicated account manager who works with you from your first enquiry right through to the end of your trip. No being passed from pillar to post.

Flexible Payment Plans

Students pay individually through our online system. A deposit secures the trip, with the balance due in flexible instalments.

ATOL & Insurance

All our trips are fully ATOL protected and include comprehensive group travel insurance as standard.

Staff to Student Ratio

We can advise on staff-to-student ratio requirements and help you plan your group numbers accordingly.

24/7 Support Line

Our emergency support line is available around the clock throughout the trip for complete peace of mind.

Trip Highlights

Parthenon

The defining image of ancient Greece. Walk up to the Acropolis hill and stand before the Parthenon - a temple to Athena built in the 5th century BC. One of the most significant architectural achievements in human history, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Acropolis Museum

One of Europe's finest modern museums, purpose-built to house the extraordinary sculptures and artefacts from the Acropolis. The museum's third floor sits directly above an archaeological excavation visible through glass floors - a genuinely unique experience.

Plaka

The oldest neighbourhood in Athens, nestled at the foot of the Acropolis. Cobbled streets, neoclassical mansions, Byzantine churches, and vibrant tavernas - the perfect place to experience Athens at street level.

Itinerary

Get in touch to plan your activities and inclusions!

What's Included

Core Inclusions

✈️ Return Flights from UK
🏨 Highly Rated Accommodation
🚌 EU Airport Transfers
🙋 Dedicated UniLife Account Manager
✅ ATOL Financial Protection
🚶🏻 Private Guided Walking Tour

Optional Extras

🏛️ Acropolis Site Entry
🏫 Acropolis Museum Entry
🚶🏻 Guided Walking Tours
🚌 Delphi or Cape Sounion Day Trip
🧑‍🍳 Greek Cooking Experience
🦴 National Archaeological Museum Entry

FAQs

We design customised itineraries that match each group's learning style and pace. Rather than rigid historical routes, we blend independent exploration, guided visits and Museum entries to give you maximum flexibility, keeping your students engaged. Our aim is to insure all your students are intellectually and culturally stimulated, ensuring every single student benefits meaningfully from the overall experience.

We arrange accommodation in centrally-located hotels and hostels with excellent transport links to major points of interest. Each venue is selected for comfort, security, and proven experience hosting student groups, ensuring convenience without compromising on care or quality.

Every group we work with has a dedicated Account Manager to tailor the trip to your needs. They'll support you throughout the booking process with all the information you need, and provide you with all the relevant documents for the trip. They'll also arrange trip briefing calls with you prior to departure to go through the trip, documents and to answer any questions you may have.

All of our trips are fully risk-assessed and our suppliers adhere to our health and safety standards. Please note that, unless an aspect of the trip is explicitly mentioned in the 'What's Included' section of your trip page, it does not fall under our health and safety policy and therefore participants partake in any additional activities at their own risk. We ask all groups to also to be mindful of their own safety and to inform their Account Manager of anything that they feel could be a potential hazard or concern.

We will ensure that all potential additional costs are clearly listed in the trip documentation. We'd also recommend all students bring a small amount of funds for their own purchases such as food, snack or souvenirs, in either the form of local cash (Euros) or a debit card.

All groups will be advised on the Visa process prior to booking and if ETA/ETIAS need to be completed. Please note, all visas and ETA/ETIAS documents will need to be completed by the individual travellers and/or their parents/guardians, as UniLife cannot complete this process on their behalf.

Travel insurance can be included in the trip price, but is not included as standard. Students MUST have valid travel insurance for their trip and medical coverage in the instance of an accident.

Unfortunately, we can't provide refunds for the trip deposit. However, if one of the group has to cancel or can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to transfer the ticket to another student, subject to the airline or ferry name change fees.

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Trip Details

Destination: Athens, Greece
Duration: 4 days
Group Size: 30
Accommodation: Hostel/Hotel
Departs From: UK Airports

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Athens

Athens

About the Destination