Ancient History – Greece

13 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour

Tour Code: PL-AH-GR

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops

Crete Palace of Knossos in depth educational tour for teachers

First - Hand knowledge

The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked. Through lectures and guided tours with experts, teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.

Visit global epicentres

This tour takes teachers on a deep dive into the architecture, art, philosophy and mythology of Ancient Greece and its influence on Western civilisation. Included are some of the most important archaeological sites, architectural remains and museums of antiquities on mainland Greece and Crete.

Upcoming Tour Dates

2025 - TBC

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Tour Highlights

Starting in Athens, explore the city’s monumental archaeological sites and take a journey through the architecture, art, philosophy, history and mythology of ancient Greek civilisation. Marvel in the magnificence of the Acropolis, Agora and Pynx, followed by in-depth interpretations of the past at the Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum.

Tour evocative ancient sites at Delphi and Olympia.

Explore the major Mycenaean centres of the Peloponnese - Pylos, Sparta and the famous theatre of Epidaurus. Tour the ruins of Tiryns and Mycenae, home of Agamemnon and synonymous with Homer’s epic poetry. Engage with Mycenaean architecture, art and its socio-political culture.

Journey back in time to the Minoan civilisations of Crete at the Palace of Knossos and view the ancient treasures of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, a showcase for artefacts spanning 5,500 years from Neolithic to Roman.

Combine a stimulating learning journey with time to engage with contemporary Greek culture and the links to its ancient past.

Athens – Delphi – Olympia – Pylos – Sparta – Nafplio – Mycenae – Crete – Athens

You certainly can! Anyone can travel on our PL tours, however, non-teachers should be aware the content will be targeted to the relevant syllabus and based on a certain level of prior knowledge. Should any participant choose not to attend one of the planned activities, there would be no refund for an unused portion of the tour.
Please note - Participants must be over 18 years of age to attend the tour, and attendees who are not teachers in Australia may not be able to acquire PL hours or tax deductions.
Our PL tours are designed to provide 35-45 hours of PL for teachers in the relevant subject areas. The tours are aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.1.2, 6.2.2 and 6.3.2. NSW teachers may apply to have this program count towards elective PL hours at a Proficient Teacher level.
Register Interest to receive a tour brochure for upcoming tours. This will include the full itinerary, terms and conditions and booking form. Reservations close 3 months prior to tour departure. A final tour proposal will be offered for which a deposit is required to book your spot and the final balance of the tour price is due 60 days prior to departure.
Meet and greet your tour group at the tour’s first destination point at the pre-booked hotel prior to tour commencement. Your Tour Manager and Academic Expert will meet you there and are with you for the tour duration.

Your On-Tour Academic Expert

Dr Jennifer Lawless

Dr Jennifer Lawless is highly regarded in History education in NSW. After her time in the classroom, she spent 13 years as the History Inspector for the NSW Board of Studies. Jennifer gained her PhD from the University of New England on the experiences of the Australians captured as POWs during the Gallipoli campaign. She has lectured in History teaching method at Sydney, Macquarie, and Western Sydney Universities. Jennifer has authored/co-authored over a dozen books on History.

Jennifer has been involved in the development of several overseas study tours designed specifically for teacher PL. She has travelled with groups across Greece, Turkey and Egypt, providing classroom context and facilitating collegial discussions on tour.

We make it easy for you …

25-40 hours of PL for teachers in relevant subject areas.
NSW teachers may apply to have this tour program count towards elective PL hours.

Tax deductible for full or part-time teachers in most cases.
Seek advice from your tax agent or the ATO.
Libertas Tour Manager and an Academic Expert on tour to make sure you get the most out of every minute and can apply learning back in the classroom setting.
All on-tour transport, accommodation and venues included.
Comprehensive Tour Packs and pre-departure information

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Ancient History – Greece

13 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops

First - Hand knowledge

The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked. Through lectures and guided tours with experts, teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.