Greece

Types of trips: Active, Outdoor and Sporting, Leisure, Tourism, Food, Thrill, Adventure, Nature and Scenery, City Trips

Best known for: The Ancient Greeks, The Olympics, Mathematicians and Philosophers, Democracy, White Buildings, Olives, Ancient buildings, Smashing plates after meals

Why Go?: If you're looking to take your students on the biggest and best history lesson they'll ever have, there is no better place; while you're there you'll also have opportunity to soak up the glorious sun and take in the beautiful scenery!

Fact File

Population: 10,800,000

Capital: Athens

Language(s): Greek

Ties to the UK?: Popular Holiday Destination

Landscape: Mountains, Islands, Beaches, Rivers, Lakes

Climate/Seasons: Hot dry summers and mild wet winters

When to Go: If you want the hot weather go in the summer, photos of the Ancient architecture won't look so impressive in the rain. Athens is busy all year round but comes alive during the summer. Although it's always worth considering other times during the year, especially as the overall price will definitely come down.

Reasons to Visit: Some of the most amazing artifacts and history in the world made even more fascinating by its ages, in this scenic hot country it's a real desirable location.

How to Get There: Fly, most of the larger islands have there own airports and the big mainland cities have big airports.

Places to Go: Athens is a must, Thessaloniki, Corinth, Olympia and Delphi

Famous People: Aristotle, Socrates, Pete Sampras, Plato, Homer,

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Diros Caves, Samaria Gorge

History: Ancient Greece

Architecture: The Acropolis, The Parthenon, The Theatre and Temple of Apollo

Culture: Art, Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Asty Film Company

Sport: Football, Olympic Games, Basketball, Volleyball

Events: Thessalonki International Film Festival, Greek Festival

Watch Out For: Sunburn, Sunstroke, Pickpockets, Cheap Alcohol

Medical Issues: No mandatory vaccinations required

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