Eurobasket Senior Trip

GREECE

May 20-May 29, 2026, Trip leader Dimitris Sarikas (professional coach) and Alexander Henri Sarikas (Greek agent)

Total Cost: $3950

Head Coach: Matt Dickman - Graceland University for men, Torie Murillo - Baker University for Women

Friends, family, and significant others of the players on the trip are welcome to join if they like. The cost is per traveler.

Includes: Flights, Hotels, Transportation, Local Guide, all Group tourist activities, and all basketball activities

May 20, 2026

Depart Chicago (or other agreed airport) on a flight to Athens, Greece. Connecting flights are likely for this trip.

May 21, 2026

Arrive in Athens mid-morning to early afternoon. Travelers will be given the chance to either rest after the long travel day or head out and explore the new surroundings near the hotel. Potential Practice at night if interested. 

May 22, 2026

This basketball off day will be the marquee day in Athens as we will visit The Acropolis and Parthenon. Explore these iconic sites with breaktaking views of the city of Athens. Descend from the Acropolis to the Anchient Agora, the heart of Anchient Athens public life exploring the ruins, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Stoa of Attalos. Travelers will stroll through Monastiraki Square before getting let loose to explore the night on their own time. 

May 23, 2026

Team shootaround in preparation for Game 1 in the evening. During the day travelers will be taken to Syntagma Square for the Changing of the Guards. A tradition similar to the Buckingham Palace guards in London, the changing of the guard in Greece takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of Hellenic Parliament. 

The area features a very popular shopping district allowing travelers to find unique souvenirs or browsing popular brand names. Following the game, travelers might try to find one of the rooftop bars or restaurants for panoramic illumintaed views of the Acropolis. 

May 24, 2026

Head to the airport to fly to the Greek Island of Rhodes. This is where we will finish the trip with a variety of beach, water, and nightlife activities. Game #2 will take place in the evening, travelers will have a chance to explore the nightlife of Colorado street or get some rest after the game.

May 25, 2026

Take a luxury ferry from the island of Rhodes to the Greek island of Symi. Explore all of what Symi has to offer in the Gialos Harbor and Town with neoclassical mansions with vibrant colors that can attract unlimited pictures. No basketball activities on this day. 

May 26, 2026

In the morning travelers will take in the history of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rhodes' Old Town. Travelers will wonder the street of Knights that leads to the imposing Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights. 

Following your time in Old town we will then head into the New Town and Mandraki Harbour. The bustling atmospheres of the Harbour consists of where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood along with the 3 windmills and the Port of Rhodes.

Game #3 in the evening

May 27, 2026

Day trip to Lindos Village where travelers will walk through its charming whitewashed labyrinthine streets and browse the local shops. You can elect to ascend to the Acropolis of Lindos by foot or "donkey taxi" for breathtaking panoramic views of the village, coastline, and Saint Paul's Bay. You can also visit the Temple of Athena Lindia.

Travelers will have 4 hours in Lindos to enjoy the surroundings of St. Paul's Bay and Beach before returning back to the Rhodes town for another night out at the local nightlife in Old town.

May 28, 2026

Our final full day on the trip, travelers will be given the chance to explore on their own. Game #4 will take place in the evening.

Possible options include:

- hitting the beach at Ronda Beach Bar and jumping off the 10 foot platform into the water.

- taking a 1 hour ferry to Marmaris, Turkey for cheap shopping options and a beautiful mountain landscape (does involve leaving Greece and returning).

- taking a day trip to Faliraki Beach or Tsampika Beach

Regardless of your choice of activity, a return to the hotel by 5 pm is mandatory to get ready for the final game.

All games will have full film, stats, and highlights that can be used for promotion to teams and clubs.

May 29, 2026

Depart for the United States as our time in Greece has come to an end. 

Come join our Eurobasket HOA tour in 2026! Be a part of a truly unique experience to end your college career and possibly have a chance to continue it at the professional level. Its a trip that you will cherish for the rest of your life. We can't wait to work with you!

The Chance to Play Pro:

Meeting with professional teams and coaches is a part of our tours. These interactions provide a unique perspective that no one else in our industry can provide. Getting to interact with professional teams, players, and their staff will give our players the chance to make it at the professional level. 

This unique caveat gives our players a greater chance to be seen by clubs while still being able to explore different cultures and histories. These meetings often inspire players to pursue the professional game more thoroughly and to this day many of our former players are still playing overseas!