Greece

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The birthplace of western civilization, has a lot to share with travelers from all parts of the world! Join us for an active exploration of Greece from Athens to the beautiful Greek islands. Experience the Cycladic Islands’ quaint villages lined with whitewashed houses, rocky cliffs, crystal clear water, and white sand beaches. Combining historical sites wi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Walking tour of Athens, one of the most ancient cities in the world
    • Sunrise horseback riding along the coastline of Paros
    • Breathtaking whitewashed villages of the Cycladic islands
    • Local Greek delicacies and a private cooking class
    • Hiking the volcanic crater of Santorini
    • Visiting Black, Red, and White beaches
    • Sunset Kayaking in Santorini
    • Beach days in Paros & Naxos
    • Private Greek cooking class in Paros
    • Sunrise horseback riding experience in Paros

What's this trip about?

    The birthplace of western civilization, has a lot to share with travelers from all parts of the world! Join us for an active exploration of Greece from Athens to the beautiful Greek islands. Experience the Cycladic Islands’ quaint villages lined with whitewashed houses, rocky cliffs, crystal clear water, and white sand beaches. Combining historical sites with active adventures, our Greece experience hits on all of the country’s highlights. Explore the country’s best-kept secrets by horse, kayak, and on foot. Your senses will guide you through a spectacular experience of delicious cuisine, lively music, and wonderful sights.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range21 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAthens, Greece
End CityAthens, Greece

Travel Themes

  • 18 - 30's
  • Cultural
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Santorini
  • Temple of Zeus

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kayaking
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 9 days / 8 nights shared accommodations in boutique hotels
    • Guided walking tour of Athens
    • Professional Athens Guide for Acropolis
    • Entrance fees for Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, & Panathenaic Stadium
    • Domestic flight from Santorini to Athens
    • Economy Class Ferry from Athens to Paros
    • Economy Class Ferry from Paros to Naxos
    • Economy Class Ferry from Naxos to Santorini
    • Local ground transportation in Athens, Paros, Naxos, and Santorini
    • Airport pick-up upon arrival at Athens International Airport (ATH)
    • Airport drop-off upon departure at Athens International Airport (ATH)
    • Under30Experiences Trip Leader
    • Expert recommendations for optional activities
    • The chance to meet kick-ass people
    • Access to the Under30Experiences Community
    • Taxes always included, never hidden fees, & NO blackout dates

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Greece!

Afternoon/Evening

Arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH) by 4:00 pm and take included transportation to your hotel in the heart of Athens.

After settling in, take an orientation walk around the neighborhood and get to know your new friends.

Enjoy your first dinner as a group at a traditional Greek tavern sampling some of the best cuisine in the world.

Day 2: Athens Immersion

Morning

Enjoy your first Greek breakfast in the heart of Athens with your fellow travelers.

Meet with your professional Athens guide and partake in a walking tour where you’ll visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Adrian’s gate, the Panathinaiko Stadium, and more!

Afternoon

After discovering the most important historical sights of this ancient city, refuel with some lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant.

Enjoy some free time to visit the Acropolis Museum, explore the historic Plaka neighborhood, and roam Athens’ famous streets.

Evening

Enjoy another authentic dinner at a Greek tavern.

After dinner, grab a drink at a local bar or rest up before tomorrow’s early morning adventure.

Day 3: Welcome to the Greek Islands!

Morning

Have an early breakfast at your hotel.

Take included transportation to the port of Athens to catch our ferry to the Cycladic Islands!

Travel by ferry, like the locals, to Paros, the first stop on our Greek island adventure! (~4-hour ferry ride)

Afternoon

Take included ground transportation to our hotel located minutes away from the beautiful center of Naoussa.

After enjoying a traditional Greek lunch, we’ll head to one of the best beaches on the island.

Relax on the beach or partake in several optional activities like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand up paddle boarding.

Evening

Return to your hotel and take a trip into Naoussa.

Naoussa is one of the most picturesque villages that Greece’s Cycladic islands have to offer.

Get lost in the whitewashed alleyways and enjoy a picture-perfect sunset.

Grab dinner at a fisherman’s tavern tucked among the beautiful Greek island villas.

Day 4: Sunrise Horseback & Greek Cooking Class

Morning

Wake up before the sun rises and take included transportation to a local horseback riding activity.

Depart on a 2.5-hour horseback ride along Paros’ coastline.

Arrive at the beach in time to catch the sunrise and swim with the horses.

Return to your hotel for a late breakfast and an optional nap after an epic start to your day.

Afternoon

The rest of the morning and afternoon is yours to create your own adventure.

We recommend taking a stroll through Naoussa, enjoying one of the nearby beaches, and trying more of the local cuisine. Be sure to try moussaka, souvlaki, gyros, and baklava.

Evening

We’ll meet at the hotel to drive to our private Greek cooking class.

Learn how to cook some traditional delicacies like salads, grilled meats, and fresh seafood. As class comes to an end, enjoy the dinner we’ve prepared as a group.

Day 5: Experience Naxos

Morning

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a quick shuttle to Parikia.

You’ll have some time to explore the town of Parikia and visit the famous Byzantine Church of Ekantotapiliani.

Afterward, we’ll take the ferry from Paros to our second Cycladic Island--Naxos. (~ 1-hour ferry)

Afternoon

Arrive in Naxos and take included transportation to your hotel.

Drop off your bags and head to lunch along one of the best beaches on the island.

Enjoy some time to lounge on the beach or try your hand at windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, or kitesurfing.

Evening

Walk over to Apollo’s Temple, Naxos’ most iconic monument. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the remains of this ancient ruin.

Savor a traditional Greek dinner at a local tavern.

After dinner, take a walking tour of Naxos and explore the old town by night.

Day 6: Hiking & Cultural Day in Naxos

Morning

Today’s hike starts after breakfast from the mountain town of Melanes.

Hike for approximately 3 hours through some of the most picturesque villages and sights Naxos has to offer.

Pass the larger-than-life marble Kouros Statues that date back hundreds of ...

Afternoon

End your hike in the picture-perfect village of Halki.

Refuel with a traditional Greek lunch.

After lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Valindras, a small distillery that produces Kitron, the local liquor of Naxos.

Take included transportation back to our hotel in Naxos.

Evening

The rest of the evening is yours to explore the town, visit nearby beaches, and have dinner at a restaurant of your choice (not included).

Day 7: Santorini Crater Hike

Morning

After breakfast, wander the streets of the picturesque port of Naxos.

Afternoon

Around midday, take a ferry to the most enchanting island of the Cyclades, Santorini.

Arrive in port and take private transportation to our hotel on this spectacular volcanic island.

Get situated to enjoy the nearby town and beach.

Evening

Depart for Fira where we’ll hike 3-hours along Santorini’s volcanic crater to Oia.

Take in the stunning views of the volcano, crater, and surrounding islands during the most rewarding hike of the trip.

End the hike as the sun sets in Oia, Santorini’s most beautiful village.

Enjoy dinner in the iconic coastal town.

Day 8: Santorini Sunset Kayaking

Morning/Afternoon

Today, you are free to create your own adventure on Greece’s most famous island.

Santorini has so much to offer so we suggest taking full advantage of this world-famous island.

Check out the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, sail around the island, hike the volcano, or visit a local winery.

Evening

In the evening we’ll meet at our hotel for our final activity together: sunset kayaking in Santorini.

During the kayaking experience, visit Santorini’s red, white, and black beaches.

Paddle along the south coast of the island and catch an epic Santorini sunset from sea.

After our adventure, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner together at a traditional Greek tavern.

Day 9: Departure

Morning

After breakfast, take an included flight back to Athens International Airport (ATH) to catch your international connection back home.

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Price From $2,495
Price per day$277
Last Updated: 11/26/2021

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Airfare

Accommodation

,You will be staying in shared boutique hotel rooms for the duration of your trip. Laundry is available at some hotels for an additional fee. Ask your Trip Leader for details. Accommodations may vary but will be the same quality. Solo travelers are paired with someone of the same gender. Private room options are available upon request, subject to hotel availability, for an extra charge.

Transportation & Flights

You will be traveling by private ground transportation and economy class ferries throughout your trip. There will also be a domestic flight from Santorini to Athens included. Private ground transportation from Athens International Airport (included) Private ground transportation to and from your hotel and activities in Athens, Paros, Naxos, and Santorini (included) Economy class ferries from Athens to Paros to Naxos and to Santorini (included) Economy class domestic flight from Santorini to Athens (included) The luggage allowance is: (1) 50lbs checked bag; (1) 16lbs carry on bag; (1) personal item. For excess weight there is a €35 fee Each traveler is responsible for any fees associated with bags being overweight when checking in at the airport,

Transportation & flights

You will be traveling by private ground transportation and economy class ferries throughout your trip. There will also be a domestic flight from Santorini to Athens included. Private ground transportation from Athens International Airport (included) Private ground transportation to and from your hotel and activities in Athens, Paros, Naxos, and Santorini (included) Economy class ferries from Athens to Paros to Naxos and to Santorini (included) Economy class domestic flight from Santorini to Athens (included) The luggage allowance is: (1) 50lbs checked bag; (1) 16lbs carry on bag; (1) personal item. For excess weight there is a €35 fee Each traveler is responsible for any fees associated with bags being overweight when checking in at the airport
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All Under30Experiences trips are accompanied by our Trip Leaders. The goal of the Trip Leader is to facilitate an awesome experience and help our travelers have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are traveling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects.
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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
21 years and up
Optional Activities

The activities below will be paid in Euros. All amounts are approximate prices in US dollars.

Athens

  • Acropolis Museum: USD $10

Paros & Naxos

  • Water sports (windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddle boarding) on the beaches: USD $50

Santorini

  • Sailing around Santorini: USD $115
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site: USD $15
Additional Information

Moderate:

This trip is a good mix of activity and relaxation and includes moderate physical activities. Participants should expect to be active 3-4 hours most days. An active lifestyle is helpful though not required to enjoy the trip.

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