Live it Greece - Fully funded gap year to explore Greece.

17/05/2023

The program "Live it Greece" is open for application again. Discover and enjoy Greece:

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Greece with ALL COSTS COVERED by participating companies.

25/06/2020

This sequence is probably the most beautiful and most chilling 10 minutes of any Olympics opening ceremony.

"Citizens of the world, welcome to Athens!
Olympic Games, welcome back home to Greece.''

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ΣΥΓΚΛΟΝΙΣΤΙΚΟ!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!

09/06/2020

Did you know that 80% of Greece is made up of mountains?
When you picture Greece, you might think of the whitewashed buildings and blue domed churches of the cities on the Mediterranean, but the majority of Greece is actually mountains. According to the Official Greece Tourism Site, Greece is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe!
That means that your Greek experience will not only offer you stunning beaches but winter sports as well.
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08/06/2020

The Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago in Olympia, in south west Greece. Every four years, around 50,000 people came from all over the Greek world to watch and take part. Here are some interesting facts about the Olympic Games:

1. The Olympic Truce Was Signed Before The Games Began
Each participating city-state had to sign up to the Olympic Truce. This decreed that states at war should temporarily halt hostilities. This, in turn, allowed safe passage across Greece for athletes and spectators traveling to Olympia. Three heralds were sent out to announce the news of the Truce and the dates of the Games to all the states involved.

2. The Ancient Olympics Were Originally Funeral Games
Historians believe that, despite some Greek mythological origin stories, the ancient Olympics actually developed from funeral games held in honour of deceased local heroes in the Bronze Age. Pelops, in particular, was a hero local to Olympia and his grave is still said to be in the Altis.

3. There Was A Hotel At The Ancient Olympics
The famous Leonidaion was a hotel for wealthy visitors and officials. Named after its founder, Leonidas of Naxos, this hotel consisted of guestrooms and even small apartments. Archaeological excavations have revealed that the Leonidaion had formal colonnades surrounding it on each side and a large private courtyard garden on the inside.

4. Victorious Athletes Had Poems Written For Them
Winners at the ancient Greek Olympics often had victory poems or ‘Odes’ written to honour them by the famous poets of the 5th century B.C, Pindar and Bacchylides. These poems would be performed by a chorus when the victor arrived back in his home state and are also excellent sources of literature for our understanding of the ancient Games.

5. Olive Wreaths Were Awarded To Winners At The Ancient Greek Olympics
The wreaths given to victors at the ancient Olympics were all made from the leaves of a sacred olive tree at Olympia. This tree was called kotinos kallistephanos, meaning ‘the olive beautiful for its crowns’.

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08/06/2020

Your first day's menu in Greece ;-)

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We prepared a list of the top 10 Greek dishes you have to try during your first 10 days in Greece.

04/06/2020

Oh yes! Our beloved Greece is waiting for you to enjoy it 365 days a year. APPLY NOW: www.liveitgreece.com

Bustling cities, small traditional villages, breathtaking nature, rich culture, imposing archaeological sites, mesmerising islands, savoury culinary treats a...

02/06/2020

Greece has more than 2,000 islands, of which approximately 170 are populated. Greece’s largest island is Crete. Here's your chance to explore some (or all?) of them. :-) www.liveitgreece.com