Travel Guidebook

Studying abroad in Greece gives you many options for travel, especially on weekends and school breaks. Greece itself has so much to offer, and it is just a short plane or ferry ride away from many other European destinations. One option would be to fly from Athens, Greece to Rome, Italy. Ryanair offers a weekend flight for only $78. Italy is located just west of Greece and is an ideal weekend trip, as the flight is just 2 hours. Despite the closeness in proximity, Italy would offer a completely new cultural and historical experience for a study abroad student. Rome in particular has attraction such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, churches and cathedrals, and various tours that allow you to see much of the city in a condensed period of time. 

An option for a weekend itinerary in Rome could look like:

Flying from Athens to Rome on a Friday afternoon, arriving in time to settle into your accommodations before dinner. The Four Seasons Hostel is located within walking distance from the sights of downtown and is only 200 meters from the train station, making transportation from the airport convenient. The hostel offers dorm-style accommodations for $30 per night. The close proximity to downtown offers many options for a traditional Italian dinner. 

Saturday is a day to explore the city! You can choose a guided tour, which can run between $50-$100, or you can choose to see the sights on your own. Many of the main attractions are located close together, which makes Rome an idea city to see in a short weekend trip. Walking will most likely be the best mode of transportation. When it comes to prices for the main attractions, the Colosseum costs $8 to enter, the Pantheon is free, the Vatican Museum has a student discount for $5, or a bus tour can cost around $25. Don’t forget to fill up on plenty of pizza, pasta, and gelato! Food can cost between $5-15 per meal depending on where you choose to eat.

Sunday can be another shortened day for exploring, depending on when you fly out. The train station can get you back to the airport and then you’re back in Greece with an unforgettable weekend for a very reasonable cost.