Additional information
| Course Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Language | Ancient Greek |
| Reg Deadline | 4 Sep |
| Semester | 21 – 27 Sep |
| Accommodations | Single Room Guaranteed, Standard |
Past trip · next dates being planned
Ancient Greek in Ephesus
Dates
Coming soon!
Where
Ephesus (Selçuk), Turkey
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Language
Ancient Greek
A week of living Ancient Greek in Ephesus – a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in myth, philosophy, and architectural wonder. You stay, eat and study together on a private campus a short drive from the ruins, take classes grouped by level, and spend most of each day speaking Ancient Greek with your fellow students and teachers – in class, at meals, and among the monuments themselves.
A week spoken in Ancient Greek
The best route to fluency is full immersion. Classes combine language instruction in groups organised by level with targeted grammar sessions, reading groups and optional games, and newer and more assured speakers each get the support they need. Teachers are on hand throughout the week, and Greek is spoken on the excursions as well.
Whatever your level now, a week of hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Greek will make a marked difference to your fluency.
Ephesus
Tradition said the Amazons founded Ephesus; its roots lie in the older Anatolian city of Apasas, and the Ionian Androclus refounded it after the migrations of around 1200 BC. Herodotus counts it among the Ionian cities, whose climate he thought the fairest in the known world. It was the city of Heraclitus, and the home of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders.
Ephesus and early Christianity
Few cities matter more to the history of the Church. Paul lived and preached in Ephesus for years and later wrote to its community; tradition connects the Gospel of John with the city, and the Basilica of St John stands over the apostle's tomb. Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Asia in the book of the Apocalypse, and in the fifth century it hosted major councils of the Church. Reading the New Testament in Greek here is an experience of its own.
The excursion
One full day, or two half-days, will be spent at the archaeological sites of Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, the Odeon, and the agoras, as well as the Temple of Artemis and the Basilica of St John.
Where you stay
You stay on a private campus close to the archaeological sites, with accommodation, meals, and classes all in one place. Rooms are shared as standard; you can guarantee a room to yourself when you book.
Who teaches
The week is taught by the Oxford Latinitas team, who teach in Ancient Greek throughout using the active method.
Getting there
Fly into İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). Transfers to and from the airport are included; flights are not.
Booking and payment
A deposit of £500 secures your place when you book.
The all-inclusive price of £1,499 covers full board, lodging, tuition, educational materials, access to our knowledgeable teachers, airport transfer, and archaeological excursions.
All ages welcome.
Single-room guarantee: +£200
What we visit
7 sites, all within reach of where you stay.
Where you stay
Lodging
6 nights on campus, close to the ruins
Meals
Full board throughout
Tuition
Classes, grammar sessions and reading groups, taught in Ancient Greek
Materials
Books and educational materials
Teachers
Access to the teaching team all week
Excursion
A full day (or two half-days) at the archaeological site, all costs covered
Transfers
Group transfers to and from İzmir airport
Not included
Flights
Past trip
This trip last ran in September 2026.
We run it most years. The next dates are not set yet — leave your email and we will write to you as soon as they are, before they are announced anywhere else.
One email when dates are announced. Nothing else.
Want to keep going in the meantime? Find a course.
τοῦ μὲν οὐρανοῦ καὶ τῶν ὡρέων ἐν τῷ καλλίστῳ ἐτύγχανον ἱδρυσάμενοι πόλιας πάντων ἀνθρώπων τῶν ἡμεῖς ἴδμεν
"They have founded their cities under the fairest sky and climate of all the people we know." – Herodotus 1.142, on the Ionians
From people who came
The teaching, together with language, setting, and people, made this an experience of a lifetime.
Morgan Kelley
Greek Immersion Trip to Euboea, Greece, August 2022
Questions people ask
I've never studied Greek. Is this really for me?
Yes. Classes are grouped by level, from complete beginners to advanced readers, and every group is taught at its own pace.
Will I really be speaking Greek all day?
Most of the day, yes – in class, at meals and on the excursion. That is what makes a week of immersion worth months of study at home. Teachers are always on hand to help.
Which Greek do you teach?
DIALECT ANSWER
Who can come?
Learners of all ages are welcome. AGE POLICY
How do I get there?
Fly into İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). Our group transfers leave the airport at 2 pm and 7 pm on the first day, and leave for the airport at 9 am on the last day. Other times can be arranged.
Are flights included?
No. The price covers lodging, full board, tuition, materials, the excursion and your airport transfers.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
Requirements depend on your nationality, so please check your government's travel advice before booking flights.
Can I have a room to myself?
Yes. Choose "Single room guaranteed" when you book.
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