Athens, Greece

from £299pp +1.8% BF

4 days

Athens

Duration: 4 days

Athens is the oldest capital in Europe and the perfect destination for students and history enthusiasts. There is something ancient around almost every corner with fantastic museums that showcase 3000 years of culture in one of the most eventful regions of the world. The Acropolis is a must see for any visitor and the Parthenon on top is an unmissable photo op that also gives stunning views of the surrounding city. 

If history doesn’t excite you, Athens still has plenty to offer. As a traditional bridge between East and West, Greece is a melting pot of cultures resulting in a unique mix different from anywhere else in Europe. The Fashion, cuisine and art of the country is on offer here, with delicious, cheap eats, various galleries and many other hidden gems dotted around the city, waiting to be discovered!

Itinerary

  • You’ll meet with your UniLife Trip Leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
  • Once landed in Greece, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
  • Our Trip Leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Athens. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!
  • Visit the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the Parthenon and other ancient structures. Consider booking a guided tour for insights into the history.
  • Lunch at a local Greek taverna or restaurant.
  • Explore the Acropolis Museum, which houses a wealth of artifacts from the ancient site.
  • In the evening, our trip leaders will be happy to arrange an activity or Bar night for you – just ask!
  • Take a day trip to the historic city of Delphi, known for its ancient oracle and archaeological site. Explore the Temple of Apollo and the ancient theatre.
  • Visit the National Archaeological Museum to see an extensive collection of Greek antiquities.
  • Wandering through the historic Plaka neighbourhood, known for its narrow streets and traditional Greek tavernas.
  • Join us in the evening with a special bar crawl, taking you round the coolest bars and best drinking spots in the city!
  • We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
  • You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
  • After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll hop on your transfers back to the airport and board your flight back the UK.
  • Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!

What's included?

Return Flights from London Airport

Return Flights from London Airport

EU Airport Transfers (International Only)

EU Airport Transfers (International Only)

Central hostel accommodation

Central hostel accommodation

Bar Crawl

Bar Crawl

Expert advice on what to do

Expert advice on what to do

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

All Booking fees included

All Booking fees included

Not Included

Not Included

Breakfast or Other Meals
UK Airport Transfers
Large Cabin Bag
City Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

You will have free time on your trip to spend and explore how you wish! We may include recommendations on the trip page or in the itinerary, but these are merely suggestions and you are under no obligation to follow them.

 

If you are out and about, we strongly encourage you to explore with other members of your group and keep the trip leader up-to-date with your plans.

All 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 participants to be mindful of their own safety and to inform their trip leader of anything that they feel could be a potential hazard or concern.

The standard ticket will include a small, under seat bag with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. A normal cabin bag is NOT included in your ticket unless you purchase this as an add-on. These have a maximum dimension of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and vary in cost, depending on the availability of cabin bag spaces on your flight.

Please note, you will only be able to purchase a cabin bag until the deposit deadline date. After this date, you will only be able to purchase additional baggage at the airport.

We reserve the right to issue you a refund for the cost of the cabin bag in the instance the airline has sold out of cabin bag spaces.

The Currency used in Athens is the Euro.


Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential. The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low charges.

Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. You MUST have valid travel insurance for your trip and medical coverage in the instance of an accident.

 

You can purchase travel insurance as an add-on during the checkout process, which is offered through our supplier, Endsleigh. More information can be found here – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/travel-insurance/

The City tax in Athens is approximately, €2.00 per night.

City tax is not included in your trip ticket, This is not included in your trip ticket, and is payable via card once you meet your Trip Leader.

If you have purchased add-ons, you will be provided with the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.

If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do not have the relevant visa required.

We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas.

We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.

We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and selecting ‘add/edit/passport details’ from your account section, or by following the link here.

We require all passports to have a minimum of 3 months’ validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks to arrive. However, fast track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruptions to your travel.

Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.

We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.

Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds for the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £55 each way (£110 total for a return flight).

You can do this by following this link, where there are full instructions. If you are struggling to find someone to take your place, we would suggest asking your committee first.

Trip highlights

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Temple of Olympian Zeus

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The Acropolis

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National Archeological Museum

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