Field trips are booked through the online registration form
Guided by the combined expertise of our four host PCOs and This is Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, we invite you to follow the footsteps of Odysseus. From the wisdom of ancient symposia to the modern marvels of Athens, each field trip is a carefully charted stop on a journey of discovery, innovation, and human connection.
As you set out for Ithaka
hope your road is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
– C.P. Cavafy
Duration:
2 hours approx.
Departure Time:
13:00
Return Time:
15:00
professional storytellers / tour leader / tastings accompanying the stories
Three timeless landmarks of Athens led by a professional tour leader and storytellers who bring the ancient art of theater to life. This exploration revives the myths and divine tales that shaped Greek history and culture, not only with theater, but with food tasting as well! Step into the heart of mythology with a performance that reveals the soul of ancient Athens.
Explore the pedestrian archaelogical zone of Athens, including Dionysiou Aeropagitou, the Pnyx and surrounding sites, in a scenic walkway through the heart of ancient history, where the city’s classical heritage meets its vibrant modern life.
Duration:
4 hours approx.
Departure Time:
13:00
Return Time:
17:00
tour leader, headsets
By exploring three distinct neighborhoods, guests witness firsthand the enduring contrasts of Athens ancient roots and its modern aspirations. With professional tour leaders and headsets, history is taught and the city is explored. From working-class havens to boutique boulevards, Athens has a story to tell each step we take.
This tour is a unique chance to experience Athens the way Athenians do!
Duration:
2,5-4 hours approx.
Departure Time:
13:00
Return Time:
17:00
5 different tastings
Through this food tour, guests can discover the true essence of Athens, because love, after all, goes through the stomach!
Explore the lively fish and meat market, savor a local cruller, indulge in the famous bougatsa, taste the region’s finest olives, enjoy a platter of local meats and cheeses, and end on a sweet note with honey-drenched loukoumades.
At the crossroads of three continents, Greece has developed a truly distinctive culinary tradition. With a unique blend of influences, ranging from the spices of the Silk Road to the flavors of the Mediterranean, Greek cuisine is an experience not to be missed. This interactive tour combines exploration and food tasting, giving the participants the chance to see, taste, and experience Athens like a local. By the end, they won’t just have tasted Athens · they’ll have lived it!
No lotus-induced amnesia here—every flavor and experience on this tour will stay with the participants!
Duration:
4 hours approx.
Departure Time:
13:00
Return Time:
17:00
20 participants
Bus transportation
English speaking guide
Snack break
Like Odysseus navigating between wonder and danger, participants embark on a modern journey through Athens’ evolving cultural and urban landscape.
The SNFCC represents the intellectual and artistic call of the “Sirens” — creativity, knowledge, and cultural refinement that captivate the mind.
The Ellinikon Experience Park symbolizes Odysseus’s forward-looking voyage — exploring innovation, sustainability, and the transformation of Greece’s future.
Together, the trip reflects a contemporary odyssey: balancing heritage and progress, imagination and responsibility, inspiration and action.
After the departure from Syntagma by bus, this field trip begins at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, where the group is introduced to Athenian culture, innovation, and sustainability. Within its grounds, visitors can explore the National Library of Greece, the Greek National Opera, and extensive botanical gardens. Most importantly, the group can visit the Lighthouse, which provides a 360 view of all Athens, and its surrounding islands.
After the visit to the SNFCC, the bus will take the group to the Ellinikon Experience Park, where our guests will have the chance to experience the future of Athens through the magic of virtual reality.
By using VR technology, visitors can ride through the future Ellinikon Park or even sail across its digital waters, exploring how this groundbreaking urban redevelopment will transform the city’s landscape.
During the visit at the experience park, and before returning to the Divani Caravel Hotel, our guests will be treated with some delicious Greek snacks at the Flocace, located in the park, getting a chance to socialize and gather their thoughts of that eventful day!
The Ellinikon project in Athens is a massive urban redevelopment transforming the former Athens International Airport into a modern smart city. It includes luxury residences, a marina, retail and business districts, and Greece’s largest coastal park. The projects aims to boost tourism, sustainability and economic growth, making it one of Europe’s most ambitious regeneration intiatives.