17-Day Greece & Italy Adventure Tour for Teens

Course Description: 17-Day Greece & Italy Adventure Tour for Teens

Greece & Italy Adventure Tour for Teens 🇮🇹🇬�*

This unforgettable summer adventure brings high school students through Italy and mainland Greece to experience breathtaking coastlines, ancient history, and vibrant Mediterranean culture. Teens explore iconic landmarks, savor incredible cuisine, discover local shops and galleries, and share relaxed coastal days alongside exciting activities like whitewater rafting and watersports. Groups are co-ed and age-compatible, creating a warm, inclusive environment where friendships form naturally. After Cinque Terre’s dramatic cliffs, Olympic sites, charming towns, and the crystal-blue Ionian Sea, teens return home with lifelong memories.

Some departures overlap with the first 17 days of the longer 25-day Greece, the Islands & Italy program.

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Program Highlights ✨

• Hike the stunning coastal paths of Cinque Terre.

• Relax on the beautiful beaches of Sivota.

• Enjoy watersports and tubing in the Ionian Sea.

• Prepare authentic dishes at an Italian cooking school.

• Visit the Parthenon, Acropolis, and Meteora’s cliffside monasteries.

• Experience an exciting whitewater rafting adventure.

• Explore the site of the ancient Olympic Games.

• Climb to the rooftop of Milan’s iconic Duomo.

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Itinerary �*

Day 1 — Flight to Milan, Italy

Fly overnight to Milan and begin orientation with fun icebreakers and group activities.

Day 2 — Milan, Italy

Arrive in Milan and head to the grand Piazza del Duomo. Climb to the cathedral rooftop for incredible skyline views, explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and enjoy your first gelato before checking in and gathering for a welcome dinner.

Days 3–4 — Cinque Terre, Italy

Travel to the Italian Riviera to explore the five villages of Cinque Terre. Hike between villages for spectacular coastal views, try fresh pesto, relax on the beach, and enjoy evenings of group bonding overlooking the Mediterranean.

Days 5–6 — Perugia, Italy

Perugia’s stone lanes and sunny piazzas set the mood. Explore marketplaces filled with books, crafts, and local foods, enjoy gelato in Piazza IV Novembre, and join an Italian cooking class to prepare your own feast.

Day 7 — Athens, Greece

Fly from Italy to Athens and wander the lively Plaka neighborhood, known for its cobblestone lanes and charming shops.

Day 8 — Meteora, Greece

Stop at Lake Plastiras for your choice of canoeing, swimming, hydrobiking, mountain biking, or archery. Continue on to Meteora to admire its towering sandstone cliffs and monastery-topped pinnacles.

Days 9–12 — Sivota, Greece

Settle into the relaxed pace of the Ionian Sea. Paddle guided sea kayaks to a deserted beach, enjoy tubing and stand-up paddleboarding, and spend a full day cruising through islets for swimming and snorkeling. Visit nearby Parga for local flavors before returning to peaceful Sivota evenings.

Day 13 — Olympia, Greece

Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Race friends in the ancient stadium, see the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, and view the torch-lighting altar used in every modern Games. Stop in the coastal town of Nafpaktos for lunch and enjoy dinner overlooking Peloponnese hills.

Days 14–15 — Nafplio, Greece

Experience a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure on the Alfeios River. In Nafplio, climb the steps to Palamidi Fortress and learn Greek dance overlooking the Aegean Sea at sunset.

Day 16 — Athens, Greece

Explore Athens’ most iconic sites, including the Parthenon and Acropolis. Visit the Acropolis Museum and browse the shops and markets of Plaka for last-minute souvenirs.

Day 17 — Return Flight Home

Fly home from Athens with new friendships and unforgettable memories from your Mediterranean adventure.

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Accommodations �*

Italy

Hotels across Milan, Cinque Terre, and Perugia offering comfortable rooms and central locations for easy exploration.

Greece

Hotels throughout Athens, Meteora, Sivota, Olympia, and Nafplio selected for safety, comfort, and proximity to top attractions.

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What It’s Like �*

A culturally rich and adventure-filled journey with a smaller, close-knit travel group, blending history, beaches, and thrilling activities.

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Accommodations �*

Hotels.

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Meals 🍽️

Includes breakfast and dinner daily.

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Activities �*

Includes all recreation and activities listed.

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Transportation �*

Private motor coach, internal flight, and ferries.

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ON TOUR Option �*

Special departures available for older teens completing grades 11–12 with more independence and age-appropriate activities.

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Compatible Groupings �*

Separate departure dates ensure co-ed, age-compatible groups.

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Group Size �*

Varies from 24 to 36 participants.

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Dietary Options �*

Most dietary preferences and allergies can be accommodated.

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Middle School Availability �*

A dedicated departure is available for students completing 7th or 8th grade.

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Program Specifics ✈️

Flight to Milan, Italy

Teens may join a chaperoned flight from the New York area. Leaders check in with participants and remain with the group. Travelers from other regions may join the chaperoned flight or meet the group in Milan with coordinated arrival times.

Internal Flight

Separate from program tuition, a $295 USD internal flight fee applies for the Italy–Greece flight.

Return Flight from Athens, Greece

Leaders assist with check-in and remain until all flights in designated windows have departed. Staff then continue with the 25-day program and chaperone the return flight. Based on group size, a chaperoned Athens–New York flight may be available for 17-day participants.

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Meals & New Cuisines 🍕�*

Breakfasts are buffet-style at hotels. For dinners, the group may dine together or divide into smaller groups. Lunches are enjoyed in smaller groups at cafés and bistros. Teens will enjoy fresh Italian pasta and pizza, Greek yogurt, feta, gyros, and plenty of local specialties. Most dietary needs can be accommodated, including vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, and kosher-style.

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Rooming 🛏️

Hotel rooms range from doubles to triples. Triples may include two beds and a rollaway or a suite-style arrangement with a sofa bed. Each participant has their own bed.

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Laundry �*

Laundry is done weekly via wash-and-fold services or at local laundromats. Detergent is provided, and staff help first-timers learn the process.

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What’s Included ✔️

• Lodging

• Breakfast & dinner daily

• Listed recreation & activities

• Airport transfers during designated times

• Gratuities & taxes

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Not Included ❌

• Application fee

• Transportation to/from the program

• Lunches

• Snacks

• Personal spending money

• Laundry

• Optional travel insurance