High School Study Abroad in Naxos, Greece

Step right into a postcard as you explore the best of Greece and its islands with TFT! Greece is home to stunning beaches, white-washed homes, charming towns, and centuries of rich history, and there is no better way to discover it on this teen tour designed with older teens (grades 11 and 12) in mind. Join us on this tour of one of Europe’s favorite summer destinations, where you’ll travel like locals and go island hopping through Greece! Snorkel through crystal clear water, relax on up to six island paradises, eat like Greek gods, and explore the ancient culture in the very heart of Western civilization. Stroll the white-washed streets of Paros, explore the glorious castles and beaches of Naxos, and relax on Santorini’s famous beaches. Prepare to fall in love with the culture, people, history, cuisine, and pure beauty of Greece and Greek island life!

This exciting adventure will take our students to some of the best destinations on the Greek islands and mainland Greece, introducing them to one of the oldest, richest, and most awe-inspiring cultures of the world. Our students will marvel at the natural beauty of Crete and the Cycladic islands, washed by the turquoise waters of the Aegean sea, the colorful seaside villages, and some of Europe’s most spectacular beaches. They will learn about Greek history, mythology, and culture in a fun and engaging way, based on our Experiential Learning Method. The students will also participate in community service projects with our Greek partners, protecting animal habitat and fighting deforestation, sea pollution, and climate change. Key Details: Dates: July 10 - July 24 Locations visited: Crete, Santorini, Naxos, and Athens Housing: Hotels and student apartments

If you are interested in delving into the tombs of the lost Etruscan civilization and then unearthing your way back through the ruins of Rome, Sparta, and Athens, then this program is for you. As you walk in the footsteps of the great military leaders like Julius Caesar, Pompeii and Augustus you discover how their ruthless tactics of power politics are both revered and reviled to this day. Connections between the blood sports of the Colosseum to the modern MMA fighting lead to a comparison of the athletic competitions of Ancient Olympia to the modern-day Olympics. Each day we map human connections to our past as we discover how the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundation to our modern thought, and explore how the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides established the storyboards to today's box office hits. We visit: - Crete - Naxos - Athens - Peloponnese - Olympia - Matera - Paestum - Naples - Rome