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Greece: Athens and Walking in the Greek Islands

10 Days Athens to Santorini
Greece: Athens and Walking in the Greek Islands
Greece: Athens and Walking in the Greek Islands
Greece: Athens and Walking in the Greek Islands

Overview

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.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

10 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Athens

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Santorini

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Geluxe Collection

Budget
Budget

Premium

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

16

Pace
Pace

Moderate

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

EGAS

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 take a tour of Shedia Home and enjoy lunch at the Shedia Cafe. 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. Whether you choose to hike or to take a guided tour, we know Santorini will impress you. Stay: Kalisti Hotel & Suites (B/D)

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: Kalisti Hotel & Suites (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 G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and Lunch, Athens
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Tinos Food Tour, Tínos
  • Your Foodie Moment: Naxos Food & Wine Tour, Naxos Your OM
  • G 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.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Operator

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection

Geluxe Active Adventure puts comfort first. Stay in handpicked accommodations, including one unforgettable “OMG Stay” for its wow-factor. Each trip features an “OMG Day” with two extraordinary experiences to suit hikers, history buffs, and food lovers. Enjoy extras like pre-paid tips, arrival transfers on most trips and more included dining than other G Adventures styles. Geluxe “rolls out the purple carpet” for travelers seeking style, depth and total comfort.

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Dates & Pricing USD USD

Friday 24 Apr 2026 24 Apr 26 Athens
Sunday 03 May 2026 03 May 26 Santorini
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