Prices below are per person, twin-sharing costs in US Dollars (USD). Pricing does not include airfare to/from the tour and any applicable taxes. For single supplement rates and taxes (if any), please refer to below Prices & Dates table. For general information on flights to/from the tour, click here.
Your Travel and Accomodations Arranged For You
(With English Speaking Guides and Staff.)
Driver, Dinner, and Local Guide Tips Included.
Authentic Local Experiences With Lots Of Inclusions.
Select a date below to reserve your spot:
Additional $500 deposit requested at time of 'guarantee'; final payment due 60 days prior to departure. If by 60 days we do not have the necessary numbers (16+), an additional surcharge will be proposed.
Optional Single Supplement: $1020 USD (number of singles limited).
This tour may require a mandatory single supplement charge of $1020 if you join our share program and we are unable to pair you.
Inclusions
All accommodation as stated in 3 or 4 star hotels or equivalent
- Breakfast daily
- 10 dinners
- Services of an Adventures Abroad tour leader
- Services of English-speaking guides where mentioned
- All local gratuities to wait staff, local guides, drivers, etc
- All transport necessary to fulfill itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Ferry tickets
Exclusions
- International flights
- Arrival and departure transfers (included if doing air with Adventures Abroad)
- Gratuity to the Adventures Abroad tour leader (suggest $10-$13 per person, per day)
- Items of a personal nature
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
Seasonality and Weather
Our spring date is planned to avoid the busier and expensive high summer high season (July/August) during which ferries can be crammed and some sites can be overcrowded (especially in Athens). Our timing also avoids the extreme summer heat and high winds winds often associated with this time. Greece does not experience the extreme humidity of the tropics so this is not a concern at any time.
May/June is a gorgeous time in terms of the landscape, which after winter rains is lush and green and festooned with wildflowers. The sea is swim-able but still a bit chilly, and showers, though unlikely, are still possible. Another nice thing about springtime in Greece is the local people are well-rested after a long winter and especially delighted to see us!
Transport and Travel Conditions
Local ferries between mainland/islands can range from hydrofoils to large vehicular vessels--all bookings in economy class. Greek ferry schedules tend to change without notice; some itinerary adjustments may be necessary at the discretion of your Tour Leader.
Land transport (island touring, port transfers) by private bus, public bus, and taxi.
OUR HIKES
Generally-speaking, our walks are leisurely on well-trodden pathways over undulating terrain (some walks are downhill), 2-5 hours in overall duration with plenty of breaks for refreshment, photos, and taking it all in. Please note that some surfaces feature loose material (ie stones, gravel, sand etc) which can be slippery. Good footwear/tread and walking poles will help to steady you and support your knees.
Our difficulty rating "Level 3" refers to our walks/hikes that go beyond town/city walking tours on pavement or cobblestones, to hiking on "natural" surfaces (ie gravel) and pathways that feature some elevation gain/loss as opposed to mostly flat terrain. Such hikes are leisurely with plenty of stops along the way, but they can be of a greater duration than our cultural tours that under category #2. We also rate this as a #3 due to the nature of some trails, whose surfaces can be very undulating and uneven with loose rocks and gravel.
While hiking activity does not occur every day, even when not on a "hike," we will be on foot quite a lot with town walking tours, site visits, and plenty of places with uneven surfaces and stairs. Participants should be fit and active and accustomed to trail walking, possibly in some remote locations, and be prepared to engage in a conditioning regimen prior to the trip. Because some hikes can/may be adjusted at the discretion of your Tour Leader depending on things like weather and group interest, the final distances/durations of our hikes as indicated in our itinerary should be taken as guidance only.
This is a hotel-based tour with no camping, and you are required to only carry what you need for the day.
For daily summary of our hiking activities, please refer to the tour itinerary.
Am I suitable for this tour? Please refer to our self-assessment form.
Activity Level: 3
These tours are considerably more strenuous than our Level 1 & 2 "cultural" tours and feature walks/hikes on undulating and uneven pathways for 3-7 hours at a leisurely pace. We don't hike every day, but participants should be fit and active and accustomed to trail walking, possibly in remote locations, and be prepared to engage in a conditioning regimen prior to the trip. Altitude may also be a factor on some tours, though none of our hiking tours currently occur above 3000m/10,000 ft. These are hotel-based tours with no camping, and you are required to only carry what you need for the day.
To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our tour styles page.
Accommodation
Well-located, air-conditioned, mid-range hotels (3-star) throughout. Island hotels are smaller properties (3-4 story) that will likely not have elevators. All hotels have en suite bath, though most have shower only. A special note about Santorini, which is primarily a luxury tourism destination and, while we can confidently promise our visit will be fulfilling and rewarding, one's hotel expectations must be in line with our overall purpose, which is sightseeing and cultural experience and not focused on the "hotel experience" per se.
Porter service is rarely available on the islands (see 'inclusions'); you MUST be independent with your luggage, especially getting on / off ferries. Single rooms are limited and likely smaller than twins. Many hotels have swimming pools and / or beach access.
Staff and Support
Tour Leader, local guides at some locales.
Group Size
As per tour organizer/group preference
Tourcode: SHGC
