CLASSICAL TRIPS
ITALY-GREECE-TURKEY
2026 SPRING BREAK TRIP
Italy & Greece
March 12 - 22, 2026
$3225* 12 days
(*RT airfare to Europe not included)
(arrive Rome on March 12)
2026 SUMMER TRIPS
ITALY & GREECE & TURKEY
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#1 Italy Greece Turkey
May 23 - June 11
$4895* 21 days
(*RT airfare to Europe not included)
(arrive Rome-FCO 5/23/2026
depart IST 6/11/2026)
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#2 Italy Greece
May 23 - June 3
$3695* 13 days
(*RT airfare to Europe not included)
(arrive Rome-FCO 5/23/2026
depart ATH 6/3/2026)
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#3 Greece Turkey
May 29 - June 11
$3325* 14 days
(*RT airfare to Europe not included)​​​​​
(arrive Athens 5/29/2026
depart IST 6/11/2026)
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NOTE: We are former Challenge 3 & Challenge 4 Directors who love Classical Conversations, plus we have four Challenge 4 grads, 20 years involvement with CC, and have seen the impact of experiencing first hand the historic sites overseas for our own children plus many others we've taken on these trips in the last 15 years. Neither Global Quest Inc, ClassicalTrips.org, or StPaulFootsteps.org are endorsed by or affiliated with Classical Conversations Inc.
WHAT IS A CLASSICAL TRIP?
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What we can learn
A Classical trip focuses on the roots of our culture, giving specific emphasis to the development of the humanities, arts, and broad aspects of science as they culminated in the world we know. The trips to Italy, Greece, and Turkey explore the development of our Western culture and it's worldwide influence around us. Emphasis is particularly given to Christianity's historical impact through Church and society on the Western mindset and how modern followers of Christ can impact our culture today.

Christian emphasis
A Biblical worldview provides the context for understanding, organizing, and relating to the world around us. Additionally, it provides the basis for establishing our purpose, both corporately and individually, in this nation and beyond.
Who can go on these trips?
Trips are designed specifically for Challenge 3 & 4 students
Other homeschoolers are welcome
Parents and siblings (16 or older) of students are welcome. Homeschooling is not a requirement.
Christian students from the public school are welcome.
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Context
A specific emphasis is placed on ancient Classical learning and Challenge 4 including: The Illiad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid, Oedipus Rex, Boorstin's The Discoverers, as well as a New Testament emphasis on the missionary journeys and writings of the Apostle Paul.
Socratic contemplation
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Students who’ve read The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid get together to vibe, unpack, and make sense of the big ideas and life lessons in the stories.
These deep-dive convos bring out fresh takes, clear up confusion, and connect the dots with Scripture.
Summer 2026: our 16th year to Italy Greece Turkey
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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Travel & Lodging
- All travel within Europe starting at Rome, ending at Istanbul
- Three meals per day
- All travel between Rome, Athens, & Istanbul including air, train, metro, bus, horse-drawn cart, ferry, and funicular.
- a comfortable bed to sleep on
- all entrance fees and visa fees
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Not Included?
- Passport fee & excess baggage charges
- Snacks (outside of the 3 meals per day)
- Souvenirs
- Laundry
- Trip Insurance
- Round-trip transportation from your home city to the trip’s starting point and back.
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Ingress & Egress
Italy-Greece-Turkey trip: fly into Rome, fly out of Istanbul
Italy-Greece trip: fly into Rome, fly out of Athens
Greece-Turkey trip: fly into Athens, fly out of Istanbul.
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NOTE:
Trip dates are based on your arrival in Europe on the first day listed. You will need to depart the USA one day earlier.
For example: For a trip listed as March 12–23, you will fly out of the USA on March 11, arrive in Europe on March 12, and return from Europe on March 23, arriving back in the USA the same day.
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Exchange Rate adjustment: Prices are calculated using current USD–Euro exchange rates. If there is a substantial change in the exchange rate prior to final payment, an adjustment may be required to cover the difference in costs.
