Overview
A summer adventure in the beautiful country of Greece. From the floating Monasteries of Meteora to an island hopping odyssey around the Ionian Islands.
Highlights
– The Floating Monasteries of Meteora
– Hiking Vikos Gorge
– Island Hopping the Ionian Sea
– Kefalonia’s Iconic beaches
– Sea Kayaking Adventure to explore Keaflonia’s hidden beaches and caves
– Sailing the Ionian Sea to the blue caves & Shipwreck beach on Zakynthos Island
– Athens, the capital of Greece
Arrival in Athens, pickup and transfer to the city of Kalampaka at the foothills of the rock towers of Meteora.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meteora, which means ‘Suspended in the Air’ in Greek, is a unique site in the heart of Thessaly . It is a climbing and hiking haven due its unique geological formations with mountains in the form of rock pillars with some of the most important eastern orthodox monasteries built on top of these towers. We will go on an adventurous hiking/scrambling tour to explore some of the most breathtaking viewpoints in the area and visit some of its beautiful monasteries. Afterwards we will drive to Ioannina for overnight.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
Today we hike the stunning Vikos Gorge! The gorge is located in Pindus Mountains in northern Greece and it is considered to be the world’s deepest gorge relative to its width. Our trail starts at the charming village of Papingo surrounded by steep mountains and dense forests of deciduous trees. Picnic lunch by the river then continue to visit Voidomati’s springs, Greece’s cleanest and coldest river. We can opt to try a very refreshing swim in its crystal clear waters. Afterwards we continue our hike until we reach Vikos village where we will meet our vehicle and transfer back to Ioannina.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: BL
Breakfast then transfer to Nidri port on Lefkada Island to catch our ferry to Kefalonia Island, the largest of the Ionian Islands. Pickup upon arrival and transfer to our hotel. After check-in formalities we will drive to the viewpoint of amazing Myrtos beach then drive to the ultra-stunning Antisamos beach for a well-deserved relaxation time.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
Today we go on a Sea Kayaking odyssey around the island where we get to explore numerous caves, amazing secluded beaches and sunbathing under the blue skies of the paradise island of Kefalonia.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
Breakfast, then drive to Sami port and take the Ferry to Zante on Zakynthos Island. Drive to visit the amazing viewpoint over Navagio beach then to Laganas and spend the rest of the day by the beach.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
A visit to Greece is never complete without sailing to secluded beaches and the amazing rock formations that defines Greece unique landscape. Today we get to experience sailing the Ionian Sea on a boat trip to explore the amazing Blue Caves and visit Shipwreck beach, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
Transfer to the port and take a short ferry to Kyllini port then drive to Athens. Spend the rest of the day exploring the ancient capital of Greece.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B
Breakfast then transfer to the airport for final departure.
Meals: B
– Accommodation for 8 nights in standard hotels as per the itinerary
– All mentioned activities and tours
– All land and water transfers
– All mentioned meals (B=Breakfast – L=Lunch – D=Dinner)
– Airport Pickups
– International flights to Athens
– Visa Expenses