Table of Contents
- Study Holidays in Thessaloniki – 7-Day City Experience
- 🎯 Program Overview
- 🏫 Courses & School
- 🧠 Program Concept
- ⏰ Daily Lesson Schedule & Timetable
- 🌍 City-Based Cultural Immersion (Afternoons)
- 🧾 Program Structure & Duration
- ⏱️ Program at a Glance
- 📅 Seasonal Start Dates
- Seasonal Start Dates — 7-Day City Experience
- 💶 Program Fee
- 🎓 Learning Outcomes
- 👥 Who This Program Is For
- 🧾 What Is Included
- 🌍 Why Thessaloniki?
- ✅ Why Thessaloniki Works So Well for Study & Travel
- 💳 Booking & Cancellation Policy
- Greek Study Holidays in Thessaloniki – FAQs
Study Holidays in Thessaloniki – 7-Day City Experience
A short-format Greek language and city immersion program combining focused morning lessons with guided real-life practice across Thessaloniki.
Practical Greek · survival language · situational communication
Guided real-life language practice in Thessaloniki
5–11 July 2027
€100 deposit · €300 balance
Experience Greek through everyday life in Thessaloniki — a compact urban environment where language is used naturally in daily interactions, not shaped for tourism.
The 7-Day City Experience is a short-format immersion program that combines focused morning Greek lessons with guided city-based practice, enabling learners to communicate confidently in real-life situations within a limited timeframe.
Designed for travellers and short-term visitors, the program offers immediate exposure to spoken Greek across the city. By integrating classroom learning with everyday urban interaction, participants gain practical language skills and cultural understanding from the very first day.
Thessaloniki is one of Greece’s most vibrant and welcoming cities, where everyday life unfolds through conversation, cafés, neighbourhood streets, markets, and seaside walks. Known for its openness, youthful energy, and multicultural character, Thessaloniki offers a natural environment for short-term language immersion rooted in real interaction rather than tourism.
Unlike destinations focused mainly on sightseeing, Thessaloniki invites participation. Greek is spoken everywhere — on public transport, in local shops, at cafés, and along the waterfront — making the city itself an ideal classroom for learners who want immediate, practical exposure to the language.
The 7-Day City Experience is designed to take advantage of this urban rhythm, allowing participants to learn Greek while actively engaging with the city and its people from the very first day.
🎯 Program Overview
The 7-Day City Experience is a short-format, high-impact Greek language and culture program designed for participants with limited time who want immediate communicative ability and authentic exposure to everyday Greek life.
The program follows a mini-immersion model, prioritising real-world language use over extended theoretical study. What is introduced in the classroom is practised the same day in real urban contexts.
🏫 Courses & School
At Philoxenia Greek Language School, learning is structured, supportive, and communication-driven.
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Online placement assessment before arrival
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Small international groups
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Experienced instructors
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Interactive, learner-centred lessons
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Certificate of participation upon completion
The focus is on confidence-building and functional Greek for everyday situations.
🧠 Program Concept
This program is built for speed, relevance, and practicality. Greek is introduced, practised, and applied within the same day, allowing participants to progress quickly and naturally.
Rather than covering extensive theoretical content, the course focuses on what learners can actively use in real-life situations. The city itself functions as the primary learning environment.
⏰ Daily Lesson Schedule & Timetable
📖 Morning Language Sessions
09:30 – 11:00
Practical Greek Communication
High-frequency language, survival Greek, and everyday expressions.
11:00 – 11:15
Break
11:15 – 12:45
Situational Language & City Scenarios
Preparation for cafés, shops, transport, and social interaction.
The emphasis is on immediate usability and comprehension.
🌍 City-Based Cultural Immersion (Afternoons)
Afternoon activities are guided, time-defined, and form an integral part of the structured learning experience.
🕒 Daily time frame: approximately 14:30 – 16:30 (2 hours)
Activities are organised as guided city immersion blocks, not free-time excursions, and reinforce the language introduced during the morning lessons through real-life interaction.
Indicative activities include:
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Daily-life communication scenarios
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Cafés, markets, and public transport interaction
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Neighbourhood exploration
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Observation of local habits and social norms
🧾 Program Structure & Duration
Total duration: 7 consecutive days
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Day 1: Orientation, placement check, essential Greek activation
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Days 2–5: Morning lessons + daily city immersion
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Days 6–7: Extended immersion and consolidation
⏱️ Program at a Glance
Morning lessons:
09:30–12:45 → 3 hours per day (including two 10-minute breaks)
Afternoon guided city immersion:
14:30–16:30 → 2 hours per day
Total structured program per day:
→ 5 hours of guided learning
Total program workload:
→ Approximately 35 structured hours over 7 days
📅 Seasonal Start Dates
Programs run on scheduled start dates during each season. Availability is limited.
Seasonal Start Dates — 7-Day City Experience
Four scheduled 7-day program dates are available in 2027. Select one date range to proceed with booking.
| Month | Start | End |
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| Month: April | Start: 12 April 2027 | End: 18 April 2027 |
| Month | Start | End |
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| Month: June | Start: 7 June 2027 | End: 13 June 2027 |
| Month: July | Start: 5 July 2027 | End: 11 July 2027 |
| Month | Start | End |
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| Month: October | Start: 11 October 2027 | End: 17 October 2027 |
💶 Program Fee
• 7-Day City Experience
• Total duration: 35 structured hours
• Program fee: 400 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.
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Reservation deposit: 100 EUR (25% of the total course fee)
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Deposit deadline: No later than 15 days before the course start date
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A booking is considered valid only after the deposit has been received.
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Remaining balance: 300 EUR, payable no later than 10 days before the course start date.
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Payments are made via the online payment system available at the bottom of this page.
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Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
🎓 Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will:
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Handle basic everyday interactions in Greek
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Understand common spoken phrases and responses
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Navigate city life with confidence
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Gain cultural awareness through direct participation
👥 Who This Program Is For
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Short-term visitors to Greece
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First-time Greek learners
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Travellers seeking cultural depth in limited time
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Professionals combining travel with learning
🧾 What Is Included
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Placement assessment
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Morning Greek language sessions
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Learning materials
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Guided city immersion activities
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Academic coordination and support
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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.
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A reservation deposit of 25% of the total course fee must be paid no later than 15 days before the course start date.
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A booking is considered valid only after the deposit has been received.
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Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
💰 Payment Terms
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The remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 10 days before the course start date.
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Failure to complete payment by the deadline may result in cancellation.
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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:
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by the participant, or
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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.
Study Holidays · Student Questions
Greek Study Holidays in Thessaloniki – FAQs
Practical answers about one-week Greek courses in Greece, beginner access, lesson hours, cultural activities, prices and booking.
Where can I take a short Greek language course in Greece?
You can take a short, in-person Greek language course in Thessaloniki through Philoxenia Greek Language School’s 7-Day City Experience.
The program combines morning language classes with guided practice around the city. It is designed for visitors who want to study Greek during a week in Greece rather than commit to a long-term course.
Can I learn Greek in one week?
One week is enough to begin learning useful Greek expressions and practising simple everyday interactions, but not to master the language or complete a full CEFR level.
Philoxenia’s 7-day program includes approximately 35 structured hours of classroom learning and guided city immersion. Participants practise greetings, ordering, shopping, asking for information and other common situations. Individual progress depends on previous knowledge and participation.
Are there Greek language courses in Thessaloniki for complete beginners?
Yes. Philoxenia’s 7-Day City Experience is designed to be accessible to complete beginners learning practical Greek for everyday situations.
Beginners do not automatically need a placement test. Those who have studied Greek previously may take the Greek placement test to help identify a suitable group. Participation depends on the available group and final program confirmation.
What is included in a one-week Greek language and culture course?
Philoxenia’s one-week Study Holiday includes morning Greek lessons, learning materials, guided city-based language activities, academic support and a certificate of participation.
Classes normally run from 09:30 to 12:45, with guided city immersion at approximately 14:30–16:30. The combined program totals approximately 35 structured hours over seven days, connecting classroom practice with real interactions in Thessaloniki.
Do Greek study holidays include accommodation and meals?
No. Accommodation and meals are not included in Philoxenia’s 7-Day City Experience fee.
Transport, entrance fees and personal expenses are also excluded unless explicitly stated otherwise. The fee covers the educational services and guided city activities listed in the program, so participants arrange their own accommodation and other travel costs.
How much does a one-week Greek course in Thessaloniki cost?
Philoxenia’s 7-Day City Experience costs €400 per participant for approximately 35 structured hours of Greek lessons and guided language immersion.
A €100 reservation deposit (25%) is due no later than 15 days before the selected start date; the remaining €300 is due no later than 10 days beforehand. Accommodation, meals, transport and other excluded expenses are additional.
When are the one-week Greek courses in Thessaloniki in 2027?
Philoxenia has scheduled four 7-Day City Experience dates for 2027: 12–18 April, 7–13 June, 5–11 July and 11–17 October.
These are scheduled sessions, not a guarantee that each group will operate. Advance booking is required, and the school confirms whether a session will run no later than 10 days before its start, subject to sufficient participation.
How do I book a Greek language study holiday in Thessaloniki?
Choose one of Philoxenia’s scheduled 2027 sessions and complete the official registration form to begin the booking process.
Your reservation becomes valid after the €100 deposit is received. The remaining €300 must be paid no later than 10 days before the course starts. If you or the school cancel at least 10 days before the scheduled start, all amounts paid are refundable under the published policy.
