Explore the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western civilisation.
£649PP
5 days, 4 nights
We offer two school trips to Greece: one focused on history, and the other on food. Regardless of which you choose, your students will travel back in time and explore the legacy of Ancient Greece.
From the Acropolis to Delphi and Mycenae, students will learn about one of history's most remarkable civilisations. Discover Greek mythology, religion, and 4,000 year-old culinary traditions in 4-5-day tours, starting from £649 per person.
Enquire now to start planning your itinerary. We'll take care of organising flights, in-country transport, accommodation, and activities. You get ready to visit the places, monuments and artefacts that shaped much of the modern world.
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Activities in Greece that your school group will love
Acropolis
The Acropolis hill (acro - edge, polis - city), the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is the most important site within the city.
Agorá
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity.
Delphi
Delphi is one of the most beautiful ancient sites in Greece and the one which seems to most vividly evoke the Classical past.
Mycenae
Mycenae is the ancient city of King Agamemnon, who commanded the coalition of Greek city-states during the Trojan War.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens provides the opportunity to see ancient statues, pottery, jewellery, weapons and utensils.
Popular Subjects
Why choose Greece for a school trip?
- Explore the cradle of Western civilisation. Learn how Ancient Greece continues to influence politics, science, art, literature, and more.
- Discover Greek thinkers, such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, and see how they shaped Western philosophy. Mathematicians like Pythagoras and Euclid laid foundations your students still learn today.
- Delve deep into antiquity at key archaeological sites, like Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The oracle of Delphi consulted on key decisions by the Greeks, making this one of the most significant religious sites in the ancient world.
- Learn how the Athenians established the world’s first democracy. All adult male citizens had equal privileges in Athens, but was this was a true democracy?
Where are the best destinations for school groups in Greece?
Athens
Watch your students discover nearly three and a half thousand years of history!
Athens is popular among classical studies groups who want to bring history to life. Your students will be awestruck by the opportunity to explore buildings, monuments and stories from the ancient world.
Why Teachers Trust Halsbury
Over 40 years’ experience.
From making the most of your time to supporting you while you’re away, our experience means your trip is in safe hands.
Trusted by over 900 teachers every year.
And 98% of them rated their trip as ‘good’ or above last year*.
Financially protected school trips.
We’re members of ABTA, ATOL and ABTOT, so you know your trip is in safe hands.
We take safety seriously.
As an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, we have a robust Safety Management System in place.
Risk assessments made easy.
Our LOtC Quality Badge and Safety Management System make the risk assessment process quicker and easier.
We’re safeguarding champions.
We work with Patronus Safeguarding to ensure all safeguarding concerns are recorded and managed clearly and consistently.
Quality trips designed to deliver real impact.
Our experts will work closely with you to design a trip that meets your learning objectives (and we hold the LOtC Quality Badge).
24/7 support while you’re away.
We’ll be just a phone call away while you’re on your trip, ready to step in if the unexpected happens.
Free inspection visits.
Enjoy two nights’ free accommodation on an inspection visit so you can complete risk assessments.
Our smart digital portal makes trip admin easy.
Collect passport and dietary information quickly and simply with our My Trip Zone.
*Customer satisfaction survey January 2025 – December 2025
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Why choose Halsbury?
We build your trip around you
Tell us your learning objectives, curriculum and budget and we’ll do the rest.
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FAQs
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
What groups should consider a school trip to Greece?
Clearly, Ancient Greece school trips are a major hit for history students. However, we also think Greece is a great destination for food technology groups, given the quality of its olive oil, wine, seafood and cheeses. Students can take part in hands-on workshops, visit local markets, and tour olive oil and cheese producers to learn more.
What should we see on an educational trip to Greece?
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Acropolis & Parthenon
- Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus
- Corinth Canal
- Delphi
- Epidavros
- Mycenae
- National Archaeological Museum
- Temple of Apollo
Several of these sites can be visited on a walking tour of Athens, while others can be bundled together on a full day-excursion from the city.
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