DIRECT Greece
Curated, short-term travel experience in Athens & Mykonos
Santorini Add-On Available
Session 1: May 15 - May 26, 2027
Session 2: May 31 - June 11, 2027
Epic Views
Amazing Beaches
Personal Development
Best For
Students with a busy summer
New travelers
Recent grads (senior trip)!
Highlights
12 days
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Personal development workshops & reflections
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Tour ancient Athens & iconic blue waters of Mykonos
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Embrace the Greek island cuisine and culture
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Breathtaking views
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Balance of inclusion & free time
Dates & Prices
Session 1
May 15 - May 26, 2027
$4,500
May 26 - May 30, 2027
$1,700
Session 2
May 31 - June 11, 2027
$4,500
June 11 - June 15, 2027
$1,700
Overview
DIRECT Greece lets you experience the highlights of this bucket list Mediterranean country. You will travel to both Athens and Mykonos with a community of like-minded peers and learn about yourself in the process. In Athens, you will visit the Acropolis and step into the rich history, culture and traditions of ancient Greece. Then, you will hop on a ferry to Mykonos and soak in the postcard views of this world-famous destination. Your time in Mykonos is filled with breathtaking sunsets and relaxing on incredible beaches. Along the way, the DIRECT Greece team will lead engaging workshops about your strengths, vision and values so you will return home with a stronger sense of who you are and where you want to go in life.
Next Steps
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What's Included
Let us do the planning so you can stress less and travel more. Your program fee covers many of the expenses of your time abroad.
Personal Development & Service
Traveling abroad can bring a renewed sense of confidence and clarity to your life during a pivotal time. Our staff works to maximize this opportunity by facilitating personal development workshops and creating space to pause and reflect on all that you are experiencing. Each lesson will have a unique focus ranging from your personal strengths, practicing gratitude, creating your vision statement or identifying your values. Through guided conversations, these personal development exercises will provide an invaluable sense of purpose and direction for your life.
Ancient Athens & Corinth
We’ve designed the itinerary to maximize your time abroad as you hop between Athens and Mykonos You will step back in time in Athens seeing ancient ruins and the first Olympic stadium. You cannot visit Greece without spending time in the city. You’ll fall in love with the cobblestone paths, rooftop theaters and gelato shops around every corner. You might even decide to take a leap and bungee jump over Corinth Canal.
Greek Islands & Mykonos
Next we hop on a ferry to Mykonos. When most people think of Greece, they are picturing the crystal blue waters, windmills and beautiful boats in the reflection. While in Mykonos you’ll have the opportunity to visit the most aesthetic beaches, iconic windmills, and water taxiing to their own “little Venice”.
Accommodations
Program accommodations are safe, comfortable and centrally located. In Athens, you will stay in a hotel in the center of town. Since there is so much to do in your week in Athens, we want to make it easy for you to explore the city with minimal transportation time. You are right in the heart of the action to shop at the Plaka markets, see a rooftop movie or eat dinner overlooking the Acropolis. In Athens, all students will be in twin rooms.
In Mykonos, you will stay at a boutique hotel in an ideal location with easy access to restaurants by water taxi or a short bus ride and the best views of the island.
Free WiFi
Nearby Dining & Markets
Front Desk Support
Air Conditioning
Behind the Scenes:
An inside look into life as a Greece student!
