5 Summer Programs You Don’t Want to Miss!
Every year we ask our followers to send in their favorite Greece summer programs, and this year we picked the top 5 recommended trips to feature!
Here are our Top 5 Greekend Approved Summer Programs for 2025:
TheGreekend Summer in Greece
Our secret is finally out!! TheGreekend is headed to the homeland for our first summer trip to Greece! We have collaborated with Greece Island Tours to create the ultimate summer experience for our Greekend παρέα. Starting in Athens, we will make our way to beautiful Naxos, dance the night away in Ios–one of our fav islands, & wrap up with a yacht party in Santorini with @Greece! This trip is open to all Greek Orthodox Young Adults 21-32 years of age. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you! More details will be shared soon.
JULY 18-27, 2025 - Applications open early February
Greek Island Tour: Apply by 3/1
If you’re looking to shake up your circle and create core memories, Greek Island Tour is perfect for you! Brought to you by our South African παρέα, NAHYSOSA (National Association of Hellenic Youth Student Organisations of South Africa), this 10 day program gives participants the opportunity to explore the historical city of Athens and the beautiful islands of Cycladic Islands with a group of 30 Hellenes from all different countries, backgrounds and ages! This year they will be visiting Naxos, Ios, and Paros. Details will be released shortly.
JULY 9-18, 2025
Heritage Greece: Apply by 3/1
Sponsored by National Hellenic Society, Heritage Greece is a 2-week program for Hellenic young adults ages 18-26 who are interested in submersing in the Hellenic culture. Students have the opportunity to explore islands, cultural exhibits, and museums, and learn from students at the American College of Greece in Athens. This trip is perfect for all college students who want to make long-lasting friendships across the country. This trip is highly recommended by TheGreekend παρέα, and is a MUST for all young adults. Would we ever steer you wrong?
Session A: JUNE 7-22, 2025
Session B: JULY 5-20, 2025
IV Next: Apply!
Loved Ionian Village as a kid? Now is your chance to experience IV Next, which combines professional development, international travel, and the Orthodox Faith into one all-inclusive program. Through the 12-day program, participants will visit churches and monasteries, meet with political and religious figures, and travel to museums and archaeological sites. IV Next is for students who have completed at least one year of postsecondary school up to 25 years old. Don’t miss out on this wonderful summer experience!
JUNE 2 - 13, 2025
Pilgrimage of Discovery: Apply by 1/31
Okay, so it’s technically NOT Greece, but how could we not include Pilgrimage of Disvocery in our recommended summer trips? This is an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime, all-expenses-paid summer journey like no other, designed especially for Orthodox young adults across America. Imagine spending 7 days exploring breathtaking holy sites, diving deep into your Orthodox roots, and even enjoying a private audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew! This curated, guided trip is packed with unforgettable moments that will strengthen your faith, deepen your connection to your heritage, and ignite a lifelong love for your community and culture.
AUGUST 3-10, 2025
