Greece Modern Mythology
May 25 – June 11, 2026
2026 Greece Teen Retreat — 17 Days of Myth, History & Discovery
Step into a living tapestry of myth, history, and culture in the heart of the Mediterranean. Over 17 unforgettable days, our learning community will journey through Greece’s ancient landscapes, from the olive groves and vineyards of the Peloponnese to the sparkling shores of Pelion and the iconic streets of Athens. Together, we’ll bring mythology to life through storytelling and theater, uncover secrets of archaeology in legendary sites like Mycenae, Epidavros, and the Acropolis, and immerse ourselves in traditional Greek arts, food, and community.
More than just a trip, this is a temporary learning-community where travel, connection, and personal growth intertwine. You’ll kayak through turquoise waters, hike mythic trails, join hands in farm-to-table cooking, and explore both the timeless and modern faces of Greece. Along the way, you’ll form friendships that feel like family, gain fresh perspectives on the world, and discover your own place within it.
Join us in Greece and let the stories of the past inspire the story you’re writing for your future.
May 25 – June 11, 2026
The Peloponnese, Pelion & Athens – Greece
8 or more participants (ages 12-20) self-directed learners, unschooolers, homeschoolers & worldschoolers
$4400 USD
Open & Accepting Applications
The 2026 Greece Retreat is a temporary learning-community designed for immersive exploration of history, mythology, art, and culture. Project World School is not a typical study abroad program—it harnesses the power of a collaborative learning-community to inspire discovery, spark personal growth, and expand global perspectives.
Important information
Full accommodation for the duration of the learning community retreat
• All airport transfers
• All ground transportation
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinners during the retreat
• Entrance fees to all the included attractions
• All workshops, talks, guided tours, and classes throughout the retreat.
• Filtered drinking water to refill your water bottles (water bottle not included).
• Fun!
- International airfare
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Other personal items
- Meals on travel days (arrival & departure)
- International flights from your home country to the retreat location
Many of our meals will be prepared by our team in our hostel. Breakfasts will consist of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, fresh yogurts, cheeses and local breads. Lunches will be a combination of local dishes, salads, fish and other local Mexican flavors. On the days we have full-day outings, we’ll prepare and pack lunches for our trip, including sandwiches, fruit, chips and juice. Dinners will be a combination of self-prepared meals in our lodging and dinners in local restaurants. We will make every effort to accommodate everyone’s diet restrictions including having vegetarian and gluten-free options. Please indicate any special needs on your application.
During the Greece Retreat, we will stay in a hostels. Generally, teen participants always occupy dorm rooms that consist of bunk beds, so between 4-8 of our teen participants will be sharing a room at any given time.
You’ll be gone for over two weeks and for those of you who haven’t traveled for long periods of time, we’ve prepared this list in case you might need some assistance with deciding what you should pack. So here it is, our packing list ‘suggestions‘!
Our recommendation to you is not to over do it. You’ll have to haul everything you pack around initially, and there are weight restrictions through all airlines. Also, keep in mind you will be living in shared space. There will be laundry available, and you will be able to purchase replacement shampoos, lotions, etc. during the trip, so no need to haul around ‘family size’ bottles of anything.
Remember, we will be moving from Spring into Summer and each region can bring it’s own weather so in the case of this trip, “layers are the key”.
NOTE: Remember the list below is a suggested list! Feel free to modify, based on your own needs.
Packing List:
Clothing
1 Long Sleeve Shirt
1 Long pants (I would recommend wearing this on the plane)
4 T-shirts (one should be a formal shirt)
leggings, sweat pants or pajama bottoms
3 shorts
1 raincoat
1 sunhat with a brim
Sneakers
personal items / toiletries
tooth paste & toothbrush
soap
shampoo & conditioner
sunscreen
lotion
insect repellant
travel towel
electronics
headlamp
small flashlight
camera
laptop computer
mp3 player/iPod
Thai outlet convertor
miscellaneous
passport
copy of passport
water bottle
day pack
anything you will need to lead a session
sunglasses
tiny first aid kit
duct tape
laundry bag
small padlock
ATM card
small journal or notepad and pens
musical instrument
costume, wigs, funky hats, etc. (if you are into that sort of thing)
sketch book
SCHEDULE
Schedule for Greece
Day 1 –Arrive in Athens- travel to farm in the Peloponnese in the evening Meet & Greet
Day 2 – Meet & Greet, Ice Breakers and farm orientation
Day 3 – Farm – Eco building, farm harvesting & rustic Greek cooking lessons
Day 4 – Greek Wine! Vineyard visit & help with harvest
Day 5 – Hike to Mycenae through the mountains – Myth Storytelling
Day 6 – Storytelling & theater workshop ended by campfire and star gazing
Day 7 – Day-long excursion to Epidavros and Nafplion finishing up with a guided tour of the ancient city of Argos
Day 8 – Depart early from the Peloponnese and travel to Pelion, the home of the Centaurs and summer home of the Gods
Day 9 – Get settled, explore Pelion, myth theater workshop
Day 10 – hike through the magical forest
Day 11 – Sea kayaking or sailing & beach night
Day 12 – Comedy & tragedy and myth
Day 13 – Early morning travel to Athens – Anarchist Zone at night
Day 14 – Athens – Acropolis & Agora & Acropolis Museum
Day 15 – Visit the National Archaeological Museum
Day 16 – Athens – Shopping & exploration & final trip dinner!
Day 17 – Return your home country
*Schedule is subject to shift