
Our GCSE and A-Level Art & Design trip to Athens offers a comprehensive 5-day itinerary that connects students with the rich artistic heritage of Ancient Greece alongside contemporary artistic practices. This immersive experience supports curriculum goals by providing direct engagement with key historical artworks, museums, and vibrant modern art scenes.
Athens offers a unique blend of classical heritage and dynamic modern art, providing rich inspiration for creative development. This trip enables students to draw connections across time periods and styles, enhancing their understanding and personal artistic expression.
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This trip supports key Art & Design assessment objectives:
🏛️ Arrival in Athens and check-in to accommodation. Welcome briefing & orientation.
Visit the Acropolis: Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike. Guided visit with sketching opportunities.
Explore the Plaka district in the evening.
🏺 Visit the Acropolis Museum focusing on sculptures, friezes, and architectural elements. Optional guided tour with an art historian.
Explore the National Archaeological Museum to study pottery, sculpture, and bronze masterpieces.
Optional evening activity: cooking demo or workshop.
🎨 Visit the Byzantine and Christian Museum to explore iconography, mosaics, and religious art.
Visit the National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum to study 19th–20th century Greek painters, neoclassicism, and impressionism.
🖌️ Street Art Walking Tour through Exarchia, Psirri, and Metaxourgeio to learn about Athens’ political and cultural graffiti scene.
Hands-On Art Workshop with options including mural painting, ceramic-making, or printmaking with local artists.
Optional visit to Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art.
🏙️ Visit the Benaki Museum showcasing Greek culture and the Museum of Islamic Art.
Final souvenir shopping at Monastiraki Flea Market.
Depart for return journey.






Photos above are from our sample itineraries, excursions and activities – each trip is tailored to your group.
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Visit the iconic Acropolis, the ancient heart of Athens and a masterpiece of classical architecture. Students can study its balance, proportion and design, gaining an understanding of how ancient art and engineering continue to inspire modern creativity.

At the Acropolis Museum, students can see original sculptures, friezes and artefacts from the Acropolis site. The museum’s modern design and innovative display techniques make it a fascinating exploration of how the ancient and contemporary coexist.

Explore Greece’s largest museum, the National Archaeological Museum, home to masterpieces of ancient art and sculpture. Students can trace the evolution of artistic expression from the Bronze Age through to Classical and Hellenistic periods.

The Byzantine and Christian Museum showcases mosaics, icons and manuscripts that highlight the artistry and symbolism of the Byzantine era. Students will see how faith and design combined to create one of the most distinctive visual languages in history.

At the National Gallery, students can experience a broad spectrum of Greek and European art. From post-Byzantine paintings to 20th-century works, the collection provides valuable insight into changing styles, techniques and themes.

Take a guided Street Art Tour through modern Athens to discover the city’s vibrant graffiti and mural scene. Students will see how artists use urban spaces to comment on politics, identity and culture in visually striking ways.

At the Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art, students encounter modern and contemporary masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet, alongside Greek contemporaries, exploring how global movements influence local art.

The Benaki Museum offers a journey through Greek culture and design, from ancient artefacts to modern crafts. Its diverse collections reveal how art, architecture and everyday objects reflect Greece’s evolving identity.

Round off the tour with a visit to the Monastiraki Flea Market, where students can explore stalls filled with antiques, vintage items and handmade crafts — a lively space that showcases Athens’ creative spirit and design heritage.
Our Art & Design trips are based in central Athens with easy access to major cultural sites and museums. Accommodation is provided at the Achilleas Hotel, located near Syntagma Square, offering comfortable rooms, daily breakfast, and a secure environment suitable for school groups.

Achilleas Hotel offers a comfortable and centrally located base for school groups visiting Athens. Situated just steps from Syntagma Square, the hotel features well-equipped triple and quad rooms with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and daily buffet breakfast. Its student-friendly environment and proximity to cultural sites make it an ideal choice.
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