I noticed most of your tours indicate ages from 18 to 35. Do you not allow people over 35?!? My wife and I are both in our 70's but very healthy. Please clarify.

Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. However, we would like to recommend one of our sister brands - CostSaver which is open to all ages, and may be a great fit for you. CostSaver has all essentials taken care of with the flexibility of 1000 Choice Experiences, to tailor your trip with your way. Alternatively, you could look at any of our other Tour Brands such as Trafalgar, Insight or Luxury Gold.

Is it recommended to arrive on 5 aug or earlier on 4 aug? Can an extra night be booked in the first accommodation? Are most people staying a few days in Athens after the trip? Is it recommended to bring a backpack or wheeled travel bag? What are the ages and nationalities of other travelers?

Arriving on August 5th provides ample time. If you want extra exploration time, arriving August 4th is advisable. We can assist booking an extra accommodation night. Many guests extend stay in Athens. Both backpack and wheeled travel bag are suitable. Luggage restrictions: single bag max 29"x20"x10", 44 lbs. Carry-on must fit under seat. Tours typically attract diverse travelers from different countries and ages.

What's with age range of 18-35?

Contiki Tours are created typically for travelers who are 18 to 35 years of age. You will need to be within the age bracket to travel with Contiki.

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Highlights of Greece with Island Hopping

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Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Arion Hotel (or similar))
Day 2
Athens to Meteora
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Edelweiss Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis in Athens
- Visit to the Hot Gates of Thermopylae with Spartan memorial
- Orientation to ancient Athens exploring the city's past and present
- See Athens' old town with winding flower-filled streets
- Climb the charming mountain villages of Kastraki & Kalambaka
- Explore Byzantine Basilicas in Meteora
Landmarks
Parthenon
Acropolis
Hot Gates of Thermopylae
Spartan Memorial at Thermopylae
Meteora Monasteries
Kastraki
Kalambaka
Day 3
Meteora to Delphi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Parnassos Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore monasteries on the dramatic cliffs of Meteora
- Visit the sacred lands of Delphi
- Immerse yourself in Ancient Greek spiritualism at the Oracle in Delphi
Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
Delphi Archaeological Site
Day 4
Delphi to Athens
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi
Landmarks
Sanctuary of Apollo
Mt. Parnassus
Day 5
Athens to Mykonos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Paradise Beach (upgraded rooms) (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Athens to Mykonos with reserved seating
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos by Night - locally guided walking tour of narrow alleyways, famous windmills, and Little Venice with Greek souvlaki tasting - Adults €57.00
Landmarks
Mykonos
Day 6
Mykonos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- View coastal windmills in Mykonos
- Explore Mykonos' storybook streets with blue domes
- Access to Paradise Beach (iconic beach with direct resort access)
Landmarks
Paradise Beach, Mykonos
Mykonos Windmills
Day 7
Mykonos to Paros
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Siroco's Rooms & Studios (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Mykonos to Paros with reserved seating
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to a local, family-run winery followed by visit to a local village and the fishing village of Naoussa
Landmarks
Paros
Naoussa
Day 8
Paros
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Siroco's Rooms & Studios (or similar))
Included Activities
- Full day sailing around Paros and surrounding islands
Landmarks
Paros
Day 9
Paros to Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Iliada - Odysseas Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Paros to Santorini with reserved seating
Optional Activities
- Cruise around Santorini and view the iconic Fira
Landmarks
Fira
Santorini
Day 10
Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Iliada - Odysseas Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Fira with views of Santorini's iconic white houses and blue domes
Optional Activities
- Visit Oia
- Visit the black sand beach of Santorini
- Attend a Greek wedding experience (note: some plates will be sacrificed as part of traditional Greek plate-breaking custom)
Landmarks
Perissa Beach, Santorini
Oia, Santorini
Black Sand Beach, Santorini
Day 11
Santorini to Ios
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Far Out Beach Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Santorini to Ios with reserved seating
Landmarks
Ios
Day 12
Ios
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Far Out Beach Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Speedboat safari around Ios - explore underwater caves, snorkel around a shipwreck, visit hidden beaches, beach games and snacks - Adults €50.00
Landmarks
Chora, Ios
Day 13
Ios to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Dorian Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Ios to Athens with reserved seating
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner together
Landmarks
Athens
Day 14
Athens
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Parthenon
Acropolis
Hot Gates of Thermopylae
Spartan Memorial at Thermopylae
Meteora Monasteries
Kastraki
Kalambaka

Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
Delphi Archaeological Site

Landmarks
Sanctuary of Apollo
Mt. Parnassus

Landmarks
Mykonos

Landmarks
Paradise Beach, Mykonos
Mykonos Windmills

Landmarks
Paros
Naoussa

Landmarks
Paros

Landmarks
Fira
Santorini

Landmarks
Perissa Beach, Santorini
Oia, Santorini
Black Sand Beach, Santorini

Landmarks
Ios

Landmarks
Chora, Ios

Landmarks
Athens

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Arion Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Edelweiss Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Parnassos Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
A conveniently located hotel
Hotel
day 4
Paradise Beach (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Paradise Beach (upgraded rooms) (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Siroco's Rooms & Studios (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Iliada - Odysseas Resort (or similar)
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Far Out Beach Resort (or similar)
Hotel
Days 11, 12
Dorian Inn (or similar)
Hotel
day 13

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Contiki

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Number of tours

514

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

88%

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Erin
November 7th, 2025
5.0
Dem was amazing! I had such a great time with her and her energy was infectious. Impossible to not have a fun time...
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Jemma
November 6th, 2025
5.0
So much fun! I enjoyed tripping and falling into all the activities and bars along the way. Dem our leader was...
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Jaime
September 25th, 2025
5.0
Great tour, really enjoyed the food and the places we visited

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Asked on March 8th, 2026
I noticed most of your tours indicate ages from 18 to 35. Do you not allow people over 35?!? My wife and I are both in our 70's but very healthy. Please clarify.
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2026
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. However, we would like to recommend one of our sister brands - CostSaver which is open to all ages, and may be a great fit for you. CostSaver has all essentials taken care of with the flexibility of 1000 Choice Experiences, to tailor your trip with your way. Alternatively, you could look at any of our other Tour Brands such as Trafalgar, Insight or Luxury Gold.
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Sylvia
Asked on April 28th, 2024
Is it recommended to arrive on 5 aug or earlier on 4 aug? Can an extra night be booked in the first accommodation? Are most people staying a few days in Athens after the trip? Is it recommended to bring a backpack or wheeled travel bag? What are the ages and nationalities of other travelers?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2024
  Arriving on August 5th provides ample time. If you want extra exploration time, arriving August 4th is advisable. We can assist booking an extra accommodation night. Many guests extend stay in Athens. Both backpack and wheeled travel bag are suitable. Luggage restrictions: single bag max 29"x20"x10", 44 lbs. Carry-on must fit under seat. Tours typically attract diverse travelers from different countries and ages.
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Morgan
Asked on February 4th, 2023
What's with age range of 18-35?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2023
  Contiki Tours are created typically for travelers who are 18 to 35 years of age. You will need to be within the age bracket to travel with Contiki.

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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