School Trips to Greece
Where ancient history still feels relevant
Democracy. Philosophy. The Olympic Games. Their origins can all be traced back to Greece.
Students can explore the Acropolis, walk through the Agora, and visit some of the most important sites in the ancient world. It's one thing to study ancient Greece. It's another to see it for yourself.
Beyond the historical sites, students can experience modern Greek culture, spectacular landscapes and the warm hospitality the country is known for.
What to expect on a school trip to Greece
Students already know many of the places they'll visit. That's what makes Greece so special.
The Acropolis. Delphi. Olympia. These aren't just landmarks. They're places students are likely to have encountered in the classroom long before they arrive.
The scale, significance and atmosphere of these sites is difficult to appreciate until you're standing there. It's one of the reasons Greece remains such a popular destination for classics, history and cultural school trips.
What are the highlights of a school trip to Greece?
Greece is home to some of the most significant historical sites in the world.
Highlights include:
- Exploring the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens.
- Visiting Delphi, once considered the centre of the ancient world.
- Discovering the birthplace of the Olympic Games at Olympia.
- Walking through the Agora, the heart of public life in ancient Athens.
- Visiting the Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum.
- Experiencing the remarkable acoustics of the ancient theatre at Epidaurus.
Why book your Greece school trip with NST?
When you're visiting some of the world's most important historical sites, having the right people alongside you makes all the difference.
NST's Local Guides and Tour Escorts bring the destination to life, sharing local knowledge, cultural insight and expert support throughout your trip.
Add in responsive support, smart planning tools, financial protection and trusted safety standards, and it's easy to see why schools choose NST.
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Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Greece trip highlights - our groups love
The Acropolis
No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, the symbol of classical Greece, as well as the Erechtheum. Explore the Acropolis Archaeological Museum and take in the spectacular view from the Acropolis of the Theatre of Dionysos, the first stone theatre ever built. Take our three hour guide and coach walking tour to see all this as well as The Sanctuary of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.
National Archaeological Museum
The most important archaeological museum in Greece has a vast range of exhibits. Introduce Greek sculpture or examine it in depth, use scenes from Greek vases to illuminate daily life or mythology or study the skills of the craftsmen of the Mycenaean world. Also see the golden mask of Agamemnon.
Agora & the Temple of Hephaistos
Take a close look at the Temple of Hephaistos, and visit the museum which provides evidence of politics and daily life in ancient Athens. This is a fascinating place for archaeologists to explore and a place to walk in the footsteps of Socrates, Pericles, Cleon and more Classical figures.
Acropolis Museum
This museum was built to house every artefact found on the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. The museum’s permanent exhibitions include, the Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis, the Archaic Gallery, and the Parthenon Gallery.
Epidaurus
A chance to see the best example of a Greek theatre (not transformed by the Romans), and test its perfect acoustics. The Sanctuary of Asklepios, a famous healing centre of the ancient world, is also worth exploring.
Delphi
Climb up the Sacred Way past the Treasuries and the Temple of Apollo to the stadium - a must for groups studying Greek religion. The museum contains the ‘Charioteer’ and the sculpture of the Siphnian Treasury. Imagine the Oracle where people came to have questions about the future answered.
Mycenae
A great deserted, fortified Byzantine city overlooking the valley of the Eurotas. Here groups like to climb to the walls of the Frankish Castle, built in 1245.
Hadrian's Arch & Temple of Olympian Zeus
This Acropolis is a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. Various attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze. The Temple remains show the size of a fabulous temple and Roman arch that separated the new and old cities of Athens.
Olympia
The sculptures and artefacts in the Olympia Archaeological museum help recreate the tumbled columns of the Temple of Zeus within the Altis (the Sanctuary of Zeus), a fascinating place to explore. Don’t miss the famous Hermes and the infant Dionysos statue here either. Students can also visit the Olympic Games Museum and Stadium site, venue of the first recorded Olympic Games in 776BC which is always of great interest.
Music group performance highlights
Open Air Theatres
Contemporary open air theatres in municipalities outside of Athens provide stunning concert backdrops.
Summer Festivals
Festivals are held in a wide variety of venues throughout the summer months in various municipalities.
