2027 · Our 17th Year
Italy · Greece · Turkey
Walk the pages you have read.
Classical school trips for Christian and homeschool students. Homer, Virgil and the Apostle Paul, studied in the classroom and then explored on the ground, from Rome to Athens to Istanbul.
17
Years leading trips
5
2027 departures
$120
Deposit to join
The Iliad · The Odyssey · The Aeneid · Oedipus Rex · The Discoverers · The Journeys of Paul
The roots of the West
in three acts.
A Classical Trip focuses on the roots of our culture, the humanities, the arts, the broad aspects of science, and on Christianity's historical impact through Church and society on the Western mind.
Greece · Athens
Italy · Rome
Where Virgil's epic ends and the Western world's law, roads and Church begin. Students stand inside the empire they have only read about.
have you read
The Aeneid?
The cradle of the humanities: philosophy, drama and democracy. The city where Paul reasoned with the philosophers.
have you read
The Iliad-Oedipus Rex?
Turkey · Asia Minor
The world of Homer's heroes and of Paul's missionary journeys, ending at Istanbul, where East met West.
have you read
The Odyssey-Acts & Epistles?
Choose your odyssey.
Round-trip airfare to Europe is not included.
Trip dates start on your arrival day in Europe, so leave the USA one day earlier.
Spring Break
Greece & Turkey
March 12-22, 2027, 12 days. $3,495*. LAST FEW SPOTS.
Rome Add-On
Add Rome to Spring Break. March 22 to 25. $895** (Istanbul to Rome airfare included).
Summer #1
Italy, Greece & Turkey
May 27-June 15, 21 days. $4,895*. WAITLISTED.
Summer #2
Italy & Greece
May 27-June 7, 13 days. $3,695*. WAITLISTED.
Summer #3
Greece & Turkey
June 2-15, 2027, 14 days. $3,395*. WAITLISTED.
Summer #4
Turkey only
June 7-15, 2027, 10 days. $2,395*. SPOTS OPEN.
For students who do more than read.
Who can go
Classically educated students, Challenge 3 and 4 students, and Christian homeschoolers. Christian public school students are welcome.
Homeschooling is not required.
Families welcome
Parents and siblings age 16 or older are welcome to join if space available.
Christian emphasis
A Biblical worldview gives context for understanding the world and the basis for our purpose in this nation and beyond.
Socratic contemplation
Students who have read the Iliad, the Odyssey and the Aeneid gather to unpack big ideas and life lessons, and to connect the dots with Scripture.
Three steps to Europe
1 / Create a log-in
Log-in thru ManagedMissions to start your individual account.
2 / Select a trip
Choose your trip of choice from Spring Break to Summer trips.
3 / Pay a $120 deposit
Pay a $120 deposit to secure your place on the trip.
FAQ
Is airfare included in the trip price?
No. Round-trip airfare to Europe is not included in the trip price.
When do I need to leave the USA?
Trip dates start on your arrival day in Europe, so you leave the USA one day earlier. Example: leave USA on March 10 for a trip that starts March 11 in Europe.
Who can go on these trips?
Classically educated students, Challenge 3 and 4 students and Christian homeschoolers. Christian public school students are welcome too. Parents and siblings 16 or older can join.
Which airports do I fly into and out of?
Italy, Greece and Turkey: in Rome, out Istanbul. Italy and Greece: in Rome, out Athens. Greece and Turkey: in Athens, out Istanbul.
Airport codes: Rome (FCO), Athens (ATH), Istanbul (IST)
What does the price cover?
Travel within Europe from Rome to Istanbul, three meals a day, transport, lodging, entrance fees and visa fees.
How do I sign up?
Create a log-in, select a trip, and pay a $120 deposit to join.
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