Athens, Crete & Leadership Conference
Greece is considered to be the birthplace of European civilization, and on this tour, you’ll explore the role water played in trade and transportation to help earn the country such a prestigious accolade.
After visiting Athens' famed Acropolis and historic Plaka district, learn about the Corinth Canal and how its construction influenced trade. Continue on to the Greek island of Crete to discover the ancient Minoans’ unbelievably advanced water technologies before taking to the crystal clear waters yourself on a scenic boat ride. Lastly, come together with other teachers and students in Berlin to dive deeper into The Impact of Water on Society, building a shared understanding of how to harness this important natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Take part in a group activity focused on The Impact of Water on Society
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
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Day 4: Athens
Take a day trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio
Stop for a photo at the Corinth Canal
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
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Day 5: Athens • Chania
Fly to Chania on the island of Crete
Take a walking tour of Chania
Visit Venizelos Graves
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Day 6: Chania • Rethymno • Heraklion
Travel via Rethymno to Heraklion
Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno
Enjoy Rethymno during free time
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Day 7: Heraklion
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 8: Heraklion
Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos, where you’ll take an in-depth walking tour
Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:
- Learn the history of the former leper colony
- Admire the old Venetian fortress
- Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings
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Day 9: Heraklion • Athens
Fly to Athens
Enjoy a Greek evening
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Day 10: Athens • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 13: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Take part in a group activity focused on The Impact of Water on Society
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
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Day 4: Athens
Take a day trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio
Stop for a photo at the Corinth Canal
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
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Day 5: Athens • Chania
Fly to Chania on the island of Crete
Take a walking tour of Chania
Visit Venizelos Graves
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Day 6: Chania • Rethymno • Heraklion
Travel via Rethymno to Heraklion
Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno
Enjoy Rethymno during free time
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Day 7: Heraklion
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 8: Heraklion
Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos, where you’ll take an in-depth walking tour
Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:
- Learn the history of the former leper colony
- Admire the old Venetian fortress
- Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings
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Day 9: Heraklion • Athens
Fly to Athens
Enjoy a Greek evening
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Day 10: Athens • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 13: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; 3 internal flights; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the leadership conference
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Palamidi Fortress; Venizelos Graves; Heraklion Archaeological Museum; Palace of Knossos; Spinalonga Island boat ride; Greek evening; Topography of Terror Museum; 2 Summit-themed activities
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.