June 4-6, 2025

Athens Retreat

Athens, Greece

Tour Athens with SITC

Join us in Athens June 4-6, 2025! As you likely know, Socrates himself was born in and spent most of his life in the glorious city of Athens. Can you think of a better place to tour with our SITC community? We can’t!

For those of you who are joining us for the Hope for the Future Cruise with Eric Metaxas this is a pre-tour excursion add-on, but it is also available to anyone and everyone.

As part of the tour, we will visit MANY historic and important locations. The Panathenaic Stadium, Parthenon, Corinth Canal, Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Mars Hill are just some of the places we will visit.

If you will be joining for the Athens Extension alone, pricing begins at $2,698 per traveller and includes: 4 star hotel accommodation with breakfast provided daily, along with two dinners (Welcome dinner and Socrates in the City dinner), all transfers. As we make our way through Athens you will have the best tour operators and licensed, hand-picked tour guides, travel by private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach, and all porterage, taxes, entrance fees and gratuities included.

For all the finer details and to book, please visit: https://www.inspirationtravel.com/SCA and call Inspiration directly at +1 844 808 2058. 

Sample Itinerary: (please note this is subject to change) 

Wednesday, June 4th

After arriving at your destination, you’ll meet with your group, share your first meal at a special welcome dinner with Eric Metaxas, we’ll begin the trip with a conversation on the theological and philosophical impact and insight of Socrates in Athens. Highlights will include visiting:

  • Constitution Square
  • House of Parliament
  • Memorial of the Unknown Soldier
  • Panathenaic Stadium

Thursday, June 5th

Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast before immersing yourself in over 3,000 years of history, from the ancient birthplace of democracy and Western civilization to the biblical town of Corinth. Explore the rich past of these historic sites before concluding your day with the Socrates in the City dinner, where Eric engages in an insightful conversation with a special guest. This day’s excursions will include:

  • Corinth Canal
  • Acropolis
  • Erechtheion
  • and more!

Friday, June 6th

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, savoring dishes you’ve fallen in love with over the course of your travels. After a memorable day exploring the vibrant history and culture of Athens, gather your belongings and prepare for departure. As your transport takes you from the hotel to the airport, reflect on the unforgettable experiences of your trip and board your flight home.

We hope to see you in Athens!

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