Afternoon/Evening

• Meet at Athens International Airport (ATH) at 2:00 p.m. 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.
• Athens’ nightlife is vibrant and sophisticated. Check out neighborhoods like Gazi, Psiri, or Kolonaki for a mix of taverns, cocktail bars, and clubs.

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, & more!

Afternoon

• After discovering this ancient city's most important historical sights, refuel with some lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant. (lunch not included)
• Enjoy some free time visiting the Acropolis Museum, exploring the historic Plaka neighborhood, and roaming Athens’ famous streets.

Evening:

• Dinner is not included tonight, but your Trip Leader will offer recommendations on where you can enjoy an authentic dinner. 
• After dinner, grab a drink at a local bar or rest up before tomorrow’s early morning adventure.

Morning

• Have an early breakfast at your hotel in Athens.
• 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 from the Port of Parikia 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. (lunch not included)
• Relax on the beach or go for a walk along the coastline, all while taking in the local vibes.

Evening

• Return to your hotel and head into the center of 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.
• Dinner is not included tonight, but you can ask your Trip Leader for some local recommendations on where to eat in Naoussa.
• The nightlife in Naoussa can be lively, but don’t expect enormous nightclubs like those in Mykonos. This island is best known for its harborfront bars and rooftop venues.

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. (Lunch not included)
• Enjoy some time to lounge on the beach or try your hand at windsurfing, standup 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 in Naxos.
• After dinner, take a walking tour of Naxos and explore the nightlife in the old town referred to as “Kastro.”.
• The nightlife in Naxos is laid-back, so expect a mix of traditional taverns, seaside spots, cafes, and cocktail lounges.

Morning

• Today’s hike starts after breakfast in the mountain town of Melanes.
• Hike for approximately three hours through some of Naxos's most picturesque villages and sights. The difficulty of the hike is moderate to challenging.
• Pass the larger-than-life marble Kouros Statues that date back hundreds of years. 
• Follow the path to Ano Potamia village. After a refreshing stop at a local spring, we’ll hike to Apano Kastro, or Upper Castle, to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the port of Naxos.

Afternoon

• End your hike in the picture-perfect village of Halki.
• Refuel with a traditional Greek lunch. (lunch is not included)
• After lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Vallindras, 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 or visit nearby beaches like Grotta Beach or Agios Georgios Beach. Tonight you are free tohave dinner at a restaurant of your choice (not included).
• Continue to explore the nightlife in Naxos, or go to bed early after a day hiking.

Morning

• After breakfast, wander the streets of the picturesque port of Naxos.
• In the late morning, take a ferry to the most enchanting island of the Cyclades, Santorini.

Afternoon 

• Arrive at the Athinios Ferry Port and take private transportation to our hotel on this spectacular volcanic island.
• Get situated to enjoy the nearby town and beach. 

Evening

• 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 the Aegean Sea. 
• After our adventure, we’ll enjoy dinner together at a traditional Greek tavern.
• The nightlife in Santorini isn’t as wild as Mykonos or Ios, but it has a lively, laid-back, yet chic atmosphere.

Morning/Afternoon

• After breakfast at the hotel in Santorini, join your Trip Leader for a hike around the Santorini crater.
• Hike three hours along Santorini’s volcanic crater to the town of Oia. This hike is rated as moderate to challenging, with a progressive uphill climb.
• Take in the stunning views of the volcano, crater, and surrounding islands during the most rewarding hike of the trip. 
• End the hike in Oia, Santorini’s most beautiful village.

Afternoon

• This afternoon, 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 your last afternoon in the Greek islands.d. 
• Check out the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, sail around the island, or visit a local winery. Santorini is also known for it’s world class luxury spas. Museam lovers will enjoy Museum of Prehistoric Thira and the Archaeological Museum of Thira.

Evening

• In the evening we’ll meet at our hotel and return to Oia for our farewell dinner.
• Enjoy this final group meal and take in the nightlife in the iconic coastal town.
• Oia is known for it’s relaxed vibe and is home to many sophisticated cocktail bars and lounges.

Morning

• Enjoy your last breakfast in Santorini at the hotel.
• Say goodbye to your new friends and depart at any time of the day with instructions from your Trip Leader on how to take taxis, buses, or local transportation to the Santorini Airport.
• Checkout at the hotel is mid-morning, but the hotel will happily store your belongings for you if you’d like to walk around today.
• Ask your Trip Leaders for suggestions if you choose to spend more time in Santorini.
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