Get creative
Organize your art supplies and get to crafting. Get inspired by Greek fine art and consider painting a Greek landscape, try recreating some of these famous Greek sculptures, or build a miniature replica of the Acropolis.
Need more inspiration? Check out these virtual tours of famous Greek museums and more.
Pick a film
Watch a movie that relates to your destination. Some ideas for present-day Greece include:
- Mamma Mia! (2008) & Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
- Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Or take a step back in time for some Greek mythology options:
- Helen of Troy (1956)
- Hercules (1997 or 2014)
- Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Study some history
Dive deep into the history of specific sites you’ll visit on tour, like Delphi, Ancient Olympia, and Mycenae and Epidaurus. Then, tour the Acropolis’ ancient history and modern marvels with this virtual reality video.
Choose a book
Read and discuss a book that takes place in your destination or describes the local culture. Pick from titles like:
- Hercules by Ovid and Theocritus
- The Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer
- Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
Fill up your plate
Arrange a potluck and encourage your friends to bring a traditional dish from your destination. Know a chef? Hold a virtual cooking class with your travel group, or support a local restaurant that offers delivery/take-out of your destination’s cuisine. Try menu items like tzatziki, moussaka, dolma, or spanakopita. Don’t forget to save room for baklava or lokma for dessert!
Learn the language
Call up a friend or set up a group video chat and practice your language skills. It helps to make flashcards with common sayings to use on the phone or throughout your travels (think about ordering at restaurants, buying souvenirs, and chatting with locals).
Did you know?
There are more than 2,000 islands in Greece!
Meet Your Partner in Travel
Emily spent her first trip overseas visiting a small village in Greece where her yia yia (grandmother) was from. Inspired to see more of the country, Emily went back for a second visit while teaching in Europe. Now, Emily stays connected to her Greek roots by trying to perfect her yia yia’s spanakopita recipe, attending local Greek festivals, and planning her next visit to the Greek island where her papou (grandfather) is from.