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Greece Family Journey: Stories of the Past National Geographic

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From Athens to Crete
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Athens

    Athens
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Athenaeum Eridanus Luxury Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Athens Food Tour
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  3. Day 2

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Greek taverna dinner experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Athenaeum Eridanus Luxury Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Acropolis Museum Visit
    • Ancient Agora Visit
    • Guided Parthenon Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch visit
    Landmarks
    Acropolis Museum
    Ancient Agora of Athens
    Parthenon
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Hadrian's Arch
  4. Day 3

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional Greek restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acropolis Select Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Democracy Experiential Workshop on Pnyx Hill

    Optional Activities

    • National Archaeological Museum visit (20 EUR per person)
    • Panathenaic Stadium visit
    • Lycabettus Hill cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Pnyx Hill
    National Archaeological Museum
    Panathenaic Stadium
    Lycabettus Hill
  5. Day 4

    Athens to Páros

    Athens to Páros
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Narges Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Paros Island Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at the beach
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lefkes Village
    Marpissa Village
    Paros Folklore Museum
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  6. Day 5

    Páros

    Páros
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (6-course Parian meal prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Narges Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Parian Cooking Class

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the Mediterranean
    • Sea kayaking along the coast
    • Boat cruise with snorkeling and cave exploration
    Landmarks
    Naousa Village
  7. Day 6

    Páros to Crete

    Páros to Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Candia Park Village)

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfront stroll
    • Beach volleyball
    • Watersports at Aliki Beach
    Landmarks
    Aliki Beach
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  8. Day 7

    Crete

    Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Candia Park Village)

    Included Activities

    • Knossos Palace Guided Visit
    • The Hunt for the Olympian Gods
    • Mobile Children Museum Project (The Hunt for the Olympian Gods)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Agios Nikolaus
    Landmarks
    Knossos Palace
    Agios Nikolaus
    Heraklion
  9. Day 8

    Crete

    Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with the group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Candia Park Village)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Land Rover safari along an ancient Minoan route into the mountains
    • Tour through pastures, villages, and the Lassithi Plateau
    • Swimming at the resort
    • Cretan olive oil farm tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Lassithi Plateau
  10. Day 9

    Crete

    Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

    Optional Activities

    • Land Rover Safari - Crete

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