Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Greece: Athens and Walking in the Greek Islands. Looking for paradise? This 10-day trip might be the answer to your travel dreams. An amazing combination of Greek cuisine, unparalleled ocean views, and hikes through the hills of stunning Greek islands that skip the crowds and leave you breathless. Start the adventure with a historical experience of Athens before catching a ferry to the lesser-known islands of Tinos and Naxos full of piercing blue skies and the sounds of waves lapping lightly on the shore. You'll hike to historic castles...read more and charming villages, explore local flavours on a food tour and local specialties tasting, and snorkel through caves in the Aegean Sea. Experience a slower pace of the Greek islands and refresh your mind, body, and soul.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. After meeting fellow travellers and your CEO during the welcome meeting. Head out on foot to a nearby local taverna and enjoy your first meal together in Greece. Stay: Athenaeum Eridanus Luxury Hotel (D)
After a comprehensive tour of the Acropolis with your local guide, meander down the hill to the Ancient Agora, where you continue to explore the history of this ancient city. Leave the sites behind in time to enjoy a taverna lunch in the Plaka. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring. Your admission pass today includes entry in to four additional historical sites. This evening join your CEO as we head up to Filopappou Hill for a wonderful sunset over Athens. Stay: Athenaeum Eridanus Luxury Hotel (B/L)
An early start allows you to make the most of the day. From the port of Rafina, board a ferry to Tinos and make sure to find a good spot to sit and enjoy the view. Upon arrival to Tinos, dive straight into it with a walking food tour of the old town. Remember, there is no such thing as too much tzatziki. Stay: Mr & Mrs White Tinos Boutique Resort (B/L)
After a delicious breakfast, set off for the trailhead and begin your hike in Exombourgo. Pass through various small towns on this moderate hike and finish in time to gather for a well deserved lunch at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is at leisure. Spend time relaxing by the pool overlooking the Agean or walk down to the beach right from the hotel. Some time in the water is calling your name. Stay: Mr & Mrs White Tinos Boutique Resort (B/L)
Leave Tinos by Ferry for Naxos. After a fulfilling-and filling-afternoon discovering Naxos' cheese and wine trail, arrive at your hotel in time for a late afternoon swim. Stay: Naxos Palace Hotel (B/L)
Transfer from your hotel to the trailhead where you start our journey. Along the way, discover this island's hidden treasures, meet locals and enjoy a delicious lunch. Early afternoon is spent at the hotel, with some time off to refresh and relax, an opportunity to enjoy the local beach right down the street from your hotel. Stay: Naxos Palace Hotel (B/L)
Head out for the entire day on a small sailing yacht. Stop at Piso Livadi in Paros, where you will have time to explore and choose from one of the local tavernas to grab a bite to eat. You return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Stay: Naxos Palace Hotel (B/D)
Board the ferry to Santorini and in no time at all you will recognize the white villages high above. Head to Fira for a short orientation walk of the town where you can enjoy lunch on your own. This evening, head back to the port to embark on a sunset cruise. Bring your bathers, as there will be time for snorkelling and swimming. A beach barbecue will be served during your cruise. Stay: Santorini Palace (B/D)
Whether you choose to hike or to take a guided tour, we know Santorini will impress you. This evening, join your CEO and fellow travellers for a final dinner together. Stay: Santorini Palace (B/D)
Depart at any time. Please note, your transfer to the airport is included. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Enjoy a walking tour of Athens with visits to ancient Agora and the Acropolis.
Hike up Filopappou Hill and toast the setting sun overlooking the structures of Ancient Greece.
Experience the tastes and flavours of Greece on a food tour in Tinos.
Hike to the castle of Tinos with local guide ending with a climb of Exombourgo Mountain.
Discover the history of Naxos on a full immersion food tour featuring Byzantine churches and a Citron distillery and liqueur tasting.
Sail & snorkel in the heart of the Aegean Sea visiting caves near Antiparos.
Walk from Fira to Oia for a unique experience in Santorini featuring the most sought-after views of the islands.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Tinos Food Tour, Tínos
Your Foodie Moment: Naxos Food & Wine Tour, Naxos Your OMG Day: Crater Rim Hike or Santorini Driving Tour, Santorini
Complimentary Arrival & Departure Transfer
Welcome Dinner
Guided visit of Acropolis and the Ancient Agora
Food tour in Tinos Old Town
Village-to-village hike to Tinos Castle with local guide
Naxos cheese and wine trail food tour
Naxos village-to-village hike
Full-day catamaran sailing in the Aegean Sea
Santorini Sunset Cruise with dinner
Farewell Dinner
Departure transfer
Tips for all included activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Hotels (9nts)
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Ferry, private vehicle, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
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