The birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy; the starting-point of political science, university education and Western literature; home-ground of the Olympic Games… all this and more brings school groups back again-and-again to the "cradle of Western civilisation".

Modern metropolis or ancient acropolis, Athens is a capital of contradictions, where students can experience the fast pace of an ever-changing international hub, alongside the well-preserved relics of Europe’s oldest city. In contrast to city life, the Peloponnese coastline invites a slower pace of observation, where students can experience fishing villages and folk arts, sprawling beaches, the smell of citrus groves and the legends of Mount Olympus.

Greece presents an excellent opportunity for students to learn about Greek culture, island landscapes and the roots of our civilisation, in a multicultural, forward thinking and alluring destination, where English is widely spoken. Whatever curriculum theme you explore, your students will thank you for choosing Greece.

Key Information

Travel: STS offers tours to Greece via aeroplane, with flight times of around 3.5 hours from the UK. In-country travel is efficient, with good roads.

Accommodation: STS offer beachfront and city-based hotels in Greece on a half-board basis.

Weather: A Mediterranean climate gives Greece hot, dry summers and mild winters, with temperatures varying between coastal regions and altitudes. Spring and autumn are particularly comfortable in Athens.

Spending money: One of the Euro’s more expensive destinations, students can expect prices to be on a par with the UK. Personal expenses are at the discretion of schools.