fh_trips | Athens, Greece, February 22, 2026

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spring break 2026: greek isles

Athens, Greece, February 22, 2026

Thanks to the magic of portals, we arrive in Greece in the morning, giving us that time to explore Athens before we set sail after lunch. Head to the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel with ancient buildings and a Greece must-see, or get lost in the cobbled streets before heading to the marina. We set sail from our marina in the afternoon, heading to the ancient village of Aegina. Get to know your NPC crew as you spend the afternoon paddleboarding and swimming in crystal-clear water. In the evening, indulge in a Greek feast and drinks while bonding with your fellow sailors.

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Your bags will get transferred to your yachts while you explore Athens! See some sights and grab lunch before set sail.

The Acropolis is the ancient hilltop citadel housing the Parthenon, while the nearby modern museum preserves and displays the artifacts found on the "Sacred Rock".

Between his clothes and the (by anyone's standards but his own) old timey camera, Caleb possibly could not look any more like a time-displaced tourist. Also the gawping. He resisted the urge to mock himself by playing up his accent or exclaiming "sheee-oot!"

Instead he managed a somber; "Good golly, lookit that."

Kitty felt like if she was here, she had to come to the Acropolis. And take an embarrassing number of pictures, some even bordering on 'artsy.'

The Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch are two of Athens' most significant Roman-era monuments, located just southeast of the Acropolis. While the arch is a free-standing gateway accessible to the public at any time, the temple is part of a protected archaeological site that requires a paid ticket for entry.

Flint studied the classics and a chance to wander--and wonder at--these monuments wasn't something he would miss.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Rey loved things that felt old, so she was even getting a ticket to the temple. It probably wouldn't give any kind of insight into any of the others she'd ever seen, it just seemed cool.

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Plaka offers a wide range of lunch options, from hidden traditional tavernas to polished rooftops with Acropolis views. For the best experience, steer slightly away from the main pedestrian thoroughfares to find more authentic, reasonably priced local spots.

Monastiraki Square is the vibrant, multicultural heart of Athens, where ancient history meets modern city life. Located at the foot of the Acropolis, the square is a "meeting point" for locals and travelers, characterized by a unique blend of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Neoclassical architecture.

Sairis was sure the historical things were probably fascinating if you knew the history, but he had only the vaguest idea of the current state of Earth, let alone what any of the history meant.

So instead he went to the market. And quickly got overwhelmed by the sheer amount of people there. Still, if he took it a little at a time and ducked into booths frequently, he could manage.

He also found a book about the local history, so maybe it would make more sense later.

Let us know where you went in the header.

We are aboard three 50' yachts: The Hermes, the Dionysus, and the Poseidon. Enjoy air-conditioning, generous above-deck lounging areas, a roomy below-deck saloon, and a fully equipped kitchen. There's plenty of room (for a boat) to relax and socialize. The teachers get ensuites and the students are in either double rooms or bunk beds, ~~depending on what's funnier~~, and have to share two bathrooms.

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