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G Adventures
OFFER ID 1688266
Solo-ish Greece
Island hopping in Greece-it’s the dream, right? Picture sun-kissed beaches, whitewashed villages, and epic sunsets over the Mediterranean. On this nine-day adventure from Athens to Santorini, you'll experience it all and a whole lot more. Start by uncovering ancient history at the Acropolis and Parthenon, then wander the charming streets of Mykonos and Naxos. Make new friends while learning Greek cuisine at a cooking class in Athens, and indulge in fresh local flavours on a food tour in Tinos. End your journey in Santorini, strolling along the volcanic caldera and soaking up those iconic views.
Highlights
Explore the legendary ancient wonders of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, Island-hop your way across the Mediterranean from Athens to Santorini, Set off on a day trip to the sun-soaked beaches and charming streets of Mykonos, Hike along Santorini’s stunning volcanic caldera rim from Fira to Oia
Accomodation
On Solo-ish Adventures, it's all about making new friends. Accommodation for Solo-ish Adventures is in twin-share rooms. No booking or rooming requests will be taken, and matrimonial bedding is not offered on Solo-ish Adventures.
Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location where this is not already included in the itinerary, your CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Dinner Party: Athens Cooking Class, Athens
We Day: Guided tour of Ancient Agora, the Acropolis and the Parthenon, Athens
G Day: Tinos Food Tour, Tínos
Me Day: Naxos Me Day, Naxos.
Complimentary Arrival transfer. Sunset walk up Filopappou Hill. Day tour to Mykonos. Tinos hike. Free time in TInos and Naxos. Orientation walk in Naxos. Caldera walk in Santorini. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

8 nights from $2,024 per person
G Adventures: Solo-ish Greece
Day 1: Dinner Party: Athens
Arrive at any time and catch an included arrival transfer to the hotel. After a welcome briefing in the evening, set off with your CEO and new travelling companions to take part in a hands-on (and delicious) cooking class of traditional Greek cuisine. Don the apron and join your new travel mates to learn how to make some of the country's most delectable dishes like dolmades, spanakopita and the ubiquitous tzatziki sauce. There is no better way to be introduced to a new culture than through it's cuisine with new friends.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city. If you pre-book the Athens Bike Tour for day 1, a pre-night is highly recommended. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: We Day: Athens
Enjoy a free morning to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city or to relax, then set off to discover Athens on an afternoon packed with highlights and local culture. The first stop is at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, which supports the homeless community by providing purpose and employment. Next, you're off to some of the most iconic ancient Greek sites of the Agora, Acropolis and Parthenon where you will explore with a local guide. This evening join your CEO as we head up to Filopappou Hill for a wonderful sunset over Athens.
Day 3: G Day: Tínos
Hop on an early ferry bound for the island of Tinos as we embark on an unforgettable day in the Greek Islands. From the port of Rafina, pull away from Athens and be sure to find a good spot to sit and enjoy the views. Upon arrival to Tinos, dive straight into it with a walking food tour of the old town, meeting local shop owners, sampling some fresh products and learning about life in the islands. Take the afternoon to continue exploring or to relax by the hotel pool soaking up the sun before heading out in the evening with your CEO for a surprise that will round out the day perfectly.
Day 4: Day trip to Mykonos
Swap one beautiful Island for another today and hop over to gorgeous Mykonos by ferry. Join your CEO for an orientation walk to get your bearings before taking free time to enjoy this popular island, visit the windmills, and maybe treat yourself to a cocktail overlooking the ocean. Travel back to Tinos in the afternoon by ferry and later head out for an optional dinner with the group.
Day 5: Tínos
Today you will explore some of the island’s traditional villages, including a visit to Pirgos, one of the most picturesque villages of Tinos, known for its marble artistry. You can have an optional visit to the Marble Museum to learn more about this unique craft. Conclude your experience by leaving and returning to the hotel via the local bus, enjoying the authentic pace of village life. Enjoy a free afternoon to head to one of the local beaches or relax by the hotel pool before setting off with the CEO in the evening on a walking exploration of the old town of TInos before an optional dinner out with the group.
Day 6: Tínos/Naxos
Leave Tinos behind and travel by ferry to Naxos. After a bit of free time to relax, set out in the evening on a CEO-led walking tour of Naxos town, wandering the narrow winding alleys and see the imposing Venetian castle overhead on a hilltop. Soak in the island charm with Naxos' cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings before finding a place to eat and enjoying an evening at leisure.
Day 7: Me Day: Naxos
Take on Naxos today on your terms. Perhaps join your CEO for a beach exploration or set off to do your own thing, maybe visiting the nearby castle on the hill and its museum or spend the day shopping, cafe-hopping, and relaxing on the beach.
Day 8: Naxos/Santorini
Jump on a ferry and travel to the stunning and picturesque island of Santorini. Upon arrival set off with your CEO on a walk along the caldera for incredible views of the island and the sea. The walk is just under 11km and will take you along the rim of the caldera between Fira and Oia. Afterwards, enjoy an optional final dinner out with your travel mates and new friends.
Day 9: Santorini
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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