Greece Family Journey: Athens to the Islands

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

3 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Ends

Athens, Greece

Heraklion, Greece

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Highlights

Explore the Acropolis Museum and walk through the ancient Agora with a local guide.

Enjoy a guided visit of the Parthenon.

Board fast ferries to Greek islands.

Guided visit of Akrotiri.

Visit the Lost Atlantis experience.

Sailing exploration of Santorini caldera.

Cooking class.

Visit the Palace of Knossos on Crete.

Sailing exploration of Santorini caldera.

Cooking class.

Visit the Palace of Knossos on Crete.

Itinerary

Travel through time across Greece, where ancient myths come alive for the whole family. Hunt for legends of Olympian Gods in Crete, explore and swim in the caldera off Santorini's coast. From cooking in a Minoan park to sealing modern time capsules, this classic odyssey builds genuine connections to local life and each other at every step.

day 1Athens

Welcome to Athens–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travellers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this lively city. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Included Activity

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Athens

day 3Athens/Santorini

day 4Santorini

day 5Santorini

day 6Santorini/Dimos Heraklion

day 7Dimos Heraklion

day 8Dimos Heraklion

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels – 7 nts.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

Two National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Mobile Children Museum Project (The Hunt for the Olympian Gods), CreteYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and GroupJunior Explorer's Night: Create Your Own Time Capsule & Dinner, SantoriniYour Family Journeys Moment: The Hunt for the Olympian Gods, CreteMade Together Moment: Minoan Cooking Class Lunch, Dimos HeraklionArrival Transfer, Guided visit of Acropolis and ParthenonGuided tour of AgoraFerries to Santorini and CreteGuided visit of AkrotiriLost Atlantis experienceGreek cooking classSailing excursion in SantoriniMinoan Cooking & Theater

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