Study Holidays in Thessaloniki - 7-Day City Experience

💶 Program Fee

• 7-Day City Experience
• Total duration: 35 structured hours
• Program fee: 300 EUR

The fee covers all academic instruction and guided city immersion activities.
Accommodation, meals, transport, and personal expenses are not included.

📌 Booking & Reservation

To secure a place in the program, advance booking is required.
Participation is confirmed through a reservation deposit–based booking system.

• Reservation deposit: 75 EUR (25% of the total course fee)

• Deposit deadline: No later than 15 days before the course start date

• A booking is considered valid only after the deposit has been received.

• Remaining balance: 225 EUR, payable no later than 10 days before the course start date.

• Payments are made via the online payment system available at the bottom of this page.

• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
   

🎓 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will:

• Handle basic everyday interactions in Greek

• Understand common spoken phrases and responses

• Navigate city life with confidence

• Gain cultural awareness through direct participation

👥 Who This Program Is For

• Short-term visitors to Greece

• First-time Greek learners

• Travellers seeking cultural depth in limited time

• Professionals combining travel with learning

🧾 What Is Included

• Placement assessment

• Morning Greek language sessions

• Learning materials

• Guided city immersion activities

• Academic coordination and support

• Certificate of participation

Not included:
Accommodation, meals, transport, and personal expenses.

Cultural and city activities are educationally organised and guided as part of the learning experience. Any entrance fees, transport costs, food, or personal expenses related to these activities are not included unless explicitly stated.

🌍 Why Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki is an ideal city for learning Greek through everyday interaction, offering a lived urban environment where language is used naturally in daily life rather than in touristic settings.

Thessaloniki offers a rare balance between authenticity and accessibility. It is a large, lived-in city where Greek is spoken continuously, yet compact enough to allow constant exposure and interaction without feeling overwhelming. For language learners, this creates an environment where communication happens organically throughout the day.

Unlike destinations shaped primarily by mass tourism, Thessaloniki functions as a real urban ecosystem. Daily routines, social interactions, public transport, neighbourhood cafés, and local markets provide continuous contact with spoken Greek in its natural context, supporting immediate and practical language acquisition.

At the same time, the city’s relaxed Mediterranean rhythm and cultural depth allow learners to engage with the language at a comfortable pace. This makes Thessaloniki particularly well suited for structured immersion programs that combine focused study with real-life application.

✅ Why Thessaloniki Works So Well for Study & Travel

✔ Easy access from Europe – Direct and connecting flights from major European cities throughout the year

✔ Convenient airport connections – Thessaloniki International Airport offers fast access to the city centre by taxi and public transport

✔ Ideal gateway from the Balkans – Easily reachable by road and bus from neighbouring Balkan countries

✔ Well-connected transport network – Efficient public transport and walkable city layout support daily immersion

✔ Compact and accessible city – Most neighbourhoods, cultural areas, and learning environments are within short distances

✔ Authentic urban life – Greek is used naturally in everyday situations, not limited to touristic zones

✔ Mediterranean lifestyle – Relaxed pace, outdoor cafés, and social culture support language interaction

✔ Cultural depth without overload – Rich history, food culture, and local traditions integrated into daily life

✔ Excellent value compared to other European cities – Lower living costs without compromising quality

✔ Safe and welcoming environment – Ideal for international learners staying short or medium term

💳 Booking & Cancellation Policy

📌 Booking & Confirmation

To secure a place in the program, advance booking is required.
Participation is confirmed through a reservation deposit–based booking system.

• A reservation deposit of 25% of the total course fee must be paid no later than 15 days before the course start date.

• A booking is considered valid only after the deposit has been received.

• Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

💰 Payment Terms

• The remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 10 days before the course start date.

• Failure to complete payment by the deadline may result in cancellation.

• Program fees cover only the services listed under “What Is Included.”

🔄 Cancellation & Refund Policy

If the booking is cancelled at least 10 days before the scheduled start date, either:

• by the participant, or

• by the course centre for any reason,

all amounts paid will be fully refunded.

The course centre confirms whether the program will run no later than 10 days before the start date.

Cancellations after this period may not be eligible for a refund.

🏦 Bank Charges

All bank charges, transfer fees, or transaction costs related to payments or refunds are borne by the participant and are not included in the course fee.

✅ Acceptance of Terms

By completing a booking and paying the reservation deposit, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted this Booking & Cancellation Policy.