Take interactive learning to another level with a Tour Director-led scavenger hunt of Plaka, the old folk quarters of Athens! Enjoy an after-dinner adventure, complete exciting activities and solve fun clues. Each clue and every activity is built to maximize on-tour experiential learning.

Athens is one of the oldest and greatest cities of Western Civilization, with a recorded history that extends back 3,400 years. During the Classical Era, Athens was a center for the arts, learning, and philosophy. It was the home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. Modern Athens is still a vibrant city with a rich culture that takes great pride in its long and complex history.

Visit the Acropolis, which has overlooked Athens for over 2,000 years; habitation traces indicate that it was occupied as early as the Neolithic Age. View the Temple of Athena Nike, and its successor, The Parthenon. The Parthenon is the crowning achievement of the Doric order, built to demonstrate the wealth of Athens in tribute to its patron goddess, Athena.

Syntagma Square, located directly in front of the Old Royal Palace, is the central square of Athens.

The Agora, or marketplace, is located at the base of the Acropolis. It has been a meeting place for thousands of years, going through cycles of destruction and rebuilding. Signs of its changing nature are abundant.

Experience an up close look at the history, art and culture of ancient Greece from the foot of the Acropolis. Walk through this magnificent museum to see examples of Greek art and culture from the Archaic period all the way through the 7th century AD. Learn more about the world famous Acropolis, the Parthenon and the history that surrounds them.

Join hands for traditional Greek line dancing. Next, head to the taverna and live like a local. Enjoy Greek culture, cuisine—and a show!

Immerse in Greek culture through music, movement, and tradition during a lively dance class led by a local instructor. Learn the steps of traditional dances that have brought communities together for generations, from village festivals to family celebrations, while gaining insight into the customs, history, and enduring cultural traditions that continue to shape life in Greece today.

Prophet from the past. Explore the impressive ruins at Delphi, which the Greeks considered the center of the world. Within the depths of the Temple of Apollo, a priestess would inhale intoxicating vapors that used to rise from the earth and, thus inspired, deliver the prophecies of Apollo. Modern visitors might find more inspiration in the view from Mount Parnassus, over 8000 feet high.

Gain an understanding of what the Oracle might have looked like at the Delphi Museum.

Tour the remains of the Ancient Olympia Complex, including the Palaestra, Pheidia’s Workshop, and the Temple of Zeus, which once contained a 12m statue to Zeus that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece.The museum’s permanent exhibition contains finds from excavations of the sacred precinct of the Altis. This precinct dates from prehistoric times to the early Christian period.

Which deity will be the patron of your city? Explore the beliefs of ancient Greeks, then delve into the personalities and powers of gods and goddesses to choose the ideal patron to represent your people.

Today we will visit Epidaurus. Epidaurus, one of the most important healing centers in antiquity and today famous for the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece with its unique acoustics. Visit the theatre of Epidaurus, the most famous and best preserved of allthe ancient theatres in Greece. The acoustics are still a marvel of engineering. This impressive venue, known for its exceptional acoustics, is the best preserved of all the ancient theatres in Greece, and is still used today for performances.