fh_trips | Athens, Greece, February 22, 2026

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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".

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.

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.

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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There are twelve of you ~~kind of~~ aboard the Hermes. Get settled in! Explore your space!

Your assignments are here!

[OOC: NSFW in personal journals, remember how very not large these boats are.]

Ten passengers, six of them teachers. Enjoy that, everyone.

Your assignments are here!

[OOC: NSFW in personal journals, remember how very not large these boats are.]

Ten passengers, student majority. We trust you'll be responsible!

Your assignments are here!

[OOC: NSFW in personal journals, remember how very not large these boats are.]

Let us know where you went in the header.

Hanging out in the saloon, kitchen, or above-deck lounging area. Let us know where you are!

Go paddleboarding or swimming! You're between the yachts, so talk to everyone!

Back to the yachts! ~~Moddable but Greek~~ Dinner (and drinks) will be served in the kitchen area.

Edited 2026-02-22 15:56 (UTC)

Interact with your yachtmates!

Hanging out (saloon, kitchen, or above-deck lounging area). Let us know where you are!

Edited 2026-02-22 15:59 (UTC)

Your assignments are here!

[OOC: NSFW in personal journals, remember how very not large these boats are.]

Interact with your yachtmates!

Hanging out (saloon, kitchen, or above-deck lounging area). Let us know where you are!

Edited 2026-02-22 16:06 (UTC)

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Athens, Greece, February 22, 2026

ATHENS

Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

Hadrian's Arch & Temple of Olympian Zeus

Lunch in Plaka

Monastiraki Square

ABOARD THE YACHTS

ABOARD THE HERMES

Rooms

ABOARD THE DIONYSUS

Rooms

ABOARD THE POSEIDON

Rooms

Doing Something Else

Hanging Out

Hanging Out

Hanging Out

PADDLEBOARDING AND SWIMMING

DINNER & BEDTIME

ABOARD THE DIONYSUS

Dinner

Hanging Out

Rooms

ABOARD THE HERMES

Dinner

Hanging Out