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With a variety of trips offered each term, experience hassle-free travel around Greece with fellow students. Field Trips include scuba diving, rafting and canyoning adventures, the monasteries of Meteora, hikes on Mt. Olympus, an afternoon of relaxation at the Pozar hot springs and sailing around the Aegean Sea on a private sail boat.
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Pozar Hot Springs
Visitors flock to Pozar Hot Springs to soak up the beneficial properties of the Springs’ mineral filled waters averaging 37 °C. During the visit to the Pozar Hot Springs, swim in a large outdoor hot pool, relax in hot waterfalls in the river, and walk along wooded paths.
What to Expect
- Depart from residences in morning
- Rest stop / visit Edessa waterfall
- Spend the afternoon at Pozar Hot Springs (Loutra Loutrakiou)
- Outdoor pool
- River pools with hot waterfalls
- Mountain trails
- Restaurant on site
- Arrive in Thessaloniki in evening
What is Included
- Bus transportation
- Entrance tickets to Pozar Hot Springs
What to Pack
- Bathing suit
- Flip flops or water shoes
- Towel
- Change of clothes including light jacket/ sweatshirt
- Money for small shops & food
Approximate Trip Duration: 10 hours
Semesters Available: Fall, Spring
Trip Location: Pozar Thermal Baths
Scuba Diving
Explore the underwater world of the Aegean Sea and learn the basics of scuba diving on this day excursion. Upon arriving at the diving location and meeting your instructors, learn about the scuba equipment and theory to prepare for a dive in one of the best diving spots in the area. The experience begins in shallow water to stand and practice breathing and do a dive check. Once everyone is comfortable, you gradually descend deeper, seeing representative samples of flora and fauna of the Mediterranean sea. Certified divers have the opportunity to descend deeper during their dive.
What to Expect
- Depart in the early morning and head to the diving spot in Paliouri, Halkidiki
- Diving brief
- Dive (40 min)
- After the dive you will stop for a light lunch on the way back to Thessaloniki
- Arrive back in Thessaloniki in the early evening
What is Included
- Transportation
- Scuba equipment and certified guides
- Light lunch
What to Pack
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Flip flops
- Water bottle
- Dry clothes
Approximate Trip Duration: 10 hours
Semesters Available: Fall, Summer
Trip Location: 39° 57' 15.3576" N 23° 41' 0.2292" E
Sailing Trip
A 3-day, 2-night sailing trip exploring ports and marinas of the Aegean sea is a unique opportunity to relax and experience living on a sailboat. With no previous sailing experience necessary, you can take an active role in learning about sailing from a professional skipper.
What to Expect
Day 1
- Board and Depart from Aretsou Marina (Nea Krini, Thessaloniki) in the evening
- Sail to Nea Michaniona harbor. Dock for dinner and overnight on your boat.
Day 2
- Depart from Nea Michaniona harbor in morning and sail to Platamonas
- Swimming
- Dinner/overnight on boat
Day 3
- Depart from overnight location
- Flexible sailing schedule and swimming
- Return to Aretsou Marina in evening
- Tidy up boat
*The above itinerary might vary due to outstanding circumstances such as weather.
Food Provided
- A variety of food that can be cooked on a boat, enough for three meals on board
- Water
*Please supplement and bring any food you wish. The towns you stop at also have restaurants and food shops.
What to Pack
- Medium to heavyweight clothes including a jacket, shoes, t-shirts and pants
- Swimsuit
- Towel / pillow: The boat has sheets and pillows but you may wish to use personal ones
Approximate Trip Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
Map: Sailing Trip
Rafting
A rafting descent awaits in the crystal clear waters of the Venetikos River. In the spring and winter expect high water levels and impressive waves while summer and fall see warmer but lower quantities of water. Along with admiring deep vegetation and notably turquoise waters along the route, adrenaline seekers can swim in the chilling waters (average of 9°C).
What to Expect
- Depart from residences in early morning
- Arrive at the rafting base in Feli Village
- Pick up your equipment and prepare for rafting
- Enjoy the 6 km rafting journey (2 hrs)
- Have a light snack
- Return to Thessaloniki in the early evening
What is Included
- Bus transportation
- Rafting equipment and guide
- Snack
What to Pack
- Extra pair of shoes (to get wet)
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
Approximate Trip Duration: 12 hours
Semesters Available: Fall, Summer
Trip Location: 40° 1' 16.464" N 21° 33' 39.4416" E
Canyoning
We invite you to discover the sport of canyoning and hidden beauty within the gorges of Mt Olympus. Swim and jump in pools, rappel down waterfalls, and enjoy natural water slides during an adventure packed day.
What to Expect
After departing in the morning, a bus ride to the base of Mt Olympus and a short hike through forest paths brings you to the canyon entrance. Before embarking through the canyon you learn about safety and proper use of equipment. The route is suitable for beginner's and offers a huge amount of fun with fast waterslides, thrilling jumps and rappels on waterfalls. After 5-6 hours in the canyon, you return to Thessaloniki.
Facts and Figures:
> Entrance altitude 550m~Exit Altitude 320m
> Route length 1500m
> Rappels from 4 to 14m
> Jumps from 2 to 7m (all optional)
> Waterslides from 7 to 9m
What is Included
- Canyoning equipment and guides
- Snack
- Bus transportation
What to Pack
- Swimsuit and change of clothes
- Shoes (you can get wet)
- Change of socks
- Towel
Approximate Trip Duration: 8 hours
Semesters Available: Fall, Summer
Trip Location: Καταρράκτης Αράπη - Υδραγωγείο
Meteora-Ioannina Overnight Trip
A weekend trip to the Thessaly region begins at the impressive Monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will then stay overnight in Ioannina, a historic town with a lake and castle as a backdrop to the charming scene. Your visit to Ioannina on Sunday includes the 1200m long Perama Cave and the old castle of Ioannina before returning to Thessaloniki.
What to Expect
Saturday
- Depart from residences in morning
- Arrive in Meteora, visit monasteries
- Lunch and free time in Kalambaka town
- Arrive and Hotel check in Ioannina, free evening to spend in Ioannina
Sunday
- Breakfast (included)
- Perama Cave
- Castle of Ioannina
- Free time for lunch
- Arrive in Thessaloniki in evening
What is Included
- Bus transportation
- Accommodation
- Hotel breakfast
- Perama Cave entrance fee
- Monasteries entrance fee
What to Pack
- Weekend bag/ clothes for weekend
- Snacks
- Water
- Money for gift shops and meals
*Dress Code for Monasteries: While visiting the monasteries women should wear long skirts or pants (no tights) and full coverage tops that cover shoulders. Skirts will be provided by the school before entering the monasteries if needed. Men should wear pants that cover their knees.
Approximate Trip Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
Trip Location:
Monastery of Varlaam
Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina
Meteora Day Trip
Visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora, literally meaning "suspended in the air." A day trip to this UNESCO World Heritage site includes visits to multiple monasteries and lunch in Kalambaka town.
What to Expect
- Depart from residences in early morning
- Arrive in Meteora, visit monasteries
- Lunch (Included) and free time in Kalambaka town
- Arrival in Thessaloniki in evening
What is Included
- Bus transportation
- Monasteries entrance & guide
- Lunch
What to Pack
- Water
- Money for Monasteries gift shops
*Dress Code for Monasteries: While visiting the monasteries women should wear long skirts or pants (no tights) and full coverage tops that cover shoulders. Skirts will be provided by the school before entering the monasteries if needed. Men should wear pants covering their knees.
Approximate Trip Duration: 10 hours
Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
Trip Location: Monastery of St. Stephan
Mt Olympus Day Hike
Embark on a day hike in the picturesque slopes of Mt. Olympus through the Enipeas canyon. Enjoy a day of walking through forests besides flowing water, perfect for anyone looking for a refreshing retreat into nature.
What to Expect
- Depart from residences in early morning
- Hike (Total hiking time: approx 4-5 hrs)
- Arrive back in Thessaloniki in the early evening
Food
- You can bring high energy snacks or buy them at Litochoro village at the foothill of the mountain
What to Pack
- Hiking/athletic backpack
- Good hiking shoes strongly recommended
- One warm layer for short breaks (fleece, jacket, softshell)
- Long pants/leggings or shorts
- Water/wind resistant layer in case of rain
- Extra pair of socks
- Water bottle
- Small plastic/nylon bag for sanitary and trash purposes
- Sunscreen
- Personal medication such as inhaler, epipen etc.
Approximate Trip Duration: 10 hours
Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
Trip Location: Καταρράκτες Ενιπεα (Μονής Αγίου Διονυσίου)
Mt Olympus Overnight Hike
Have you ever dreamed of hiking a mythical mountain? Join us on Mt Olympus, the best-known and tallest mountain (2918m/ 9577 ft) in Greece. On Day 1, a three hour hike brings you to your refuge for the night, boasting an unforgettable sunrise view. On the second day, you will hike up to the “Muses Plateau”, passing under “Mytikas” the peak of the mountain and "Throne of Zeus", walking more than 12 km in about 10 hrs. This hike is physically demanding, and requires that you are in good physical shape.
What to Expect
Saturday
- Depart from residences in early morning
- Rent equipment (if needed) in Litochoro village
- Hike and stay overnight at refuge (Total hiking time: approx 3-4 hrs)
Sunday
- Depart from refuge in early morning
- Hike to Muses Plateau
- Lunch at refuge
- Descend to entrance path
- Return to Thessaloniki in evening (Total hiking time: approx 10 hrs)
Food
- Pack high energy snacks
- You can bring snacks or buy them at Litochoro village at the foothill of the mountain
- Bring 20-25 euros for meals ( dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday)
What to Pack
- Backpack with shoulder straps; hip straps also recommended
- Good hiking shoes strongly recommended
- Rain and wind protection
- Warm clothing in several layers (no jeans)
- Two t-shirts and extra pair of socks
- Flips flops/ slippers for refuge
- Water bottle
- Small plastic/nylon bag for sanitary and trash purposes
- Sunscreen
- Personal medication (inhaler, epipen etc.)
Approximate Trip Duration: 2 days, 1 night. Total mountain walking 16 km in 13 hrs, from 1100m to 2600m and back.
Semesters Available: Fall, Summer
Trip Location: Muses Plateau
Armenistis Beach Fun Activities
A day trip to one of the most famous Greek summer destinations with golden beaches and clear blue waters. We will participate in a number of activities such as Aerial Yoga, TRX circuits and Aqua Fitness, led by North Fitness Academy. We will also have some free time to enjoy the unique blue waters.
What to Expect
- Depart in the early morning and head to “Armenistis” camping in Halkidiki.
- Participate in Aerial yoga, Pilates, TRX circuits and Aqua fitness sessions (incl.)
- Have a snack while spending free time at the beach
- Watersports (optional)
- Arrive back in Thessaloniki in the early evening
What is Included
- Bus transportation
- Participation in all scheduled sessions
- Snack and refreshments
- Sun beds
What to Pack
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Water bottle
Approximate trip duration: 10 hrs
Semesters available: Fall, Summer
Trip location: 40.15296895477761 N, 23.916886822497762 S
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