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Greece Family Journey: Athens to the Islands National Geographic

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From Athens to Heraklion

4.5 (337 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 10 - 22
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Athens
Athens
Accommodation
Hotel (Athens Tiare Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Athens
Athens
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a lively neighbourhood taverna with shared platters of local specialties)
Accommodation
Hotel (Athens Tiare Hotel)
Included Activities
- Acropolis Museum Visit
- Ancient Agora Visit
- Guided Parthenon Visit
Landmarks
Acropolis Museum
Ancient Agora
Parthenon
Day 3
Athens - Santorini
Athens - Santorini
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Family lunch in Fira with crisp Greek salads and hearty baked moussaka)
Accommodation
Hotel (De Sol Hotel & Spa Santorini)
Included Activities
- Lost Atlantis 9D experience
- Expedition Leader Led Walk in Fira
Landmarks
Lost Atlantis 9D Museum
Fira
Day 4
Santorini
Santorini
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Kids' casual Greek meal while creating a time capsule of trip mementos)
Accommodation
Hotel (De Sol Hotel & Spa Santorini)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Akrotiri Archeological Site
- Create Your Own Time Capsule & Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hands-on grape-stomping session at family-run winery
- Free afternoon exploring Fira's cobbled lanes
Landmarks
Akrotiri Archeological Site
Day 5
Santorini
Santorini
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Mediterranean barbecue lunch served on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (De Sol Hotel & Spa Santorini)
Included Activities
- Sailing the Sunken Caldera of Santorini
Landmarks
Nea Kameni
Palea Kameni
Day 6
Santorini - Dimos Heraklion
Santorini - Dimos Heraklion
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Heraklion Central)
Included Activities
- Mobile Children Museum Project (The Hunt for the Olympian Gods)
- Knossos Palace Guided Visit
- The Hunt for the Olympian Gods
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Day 7
Dimos Heraklion
Dimos Heraklion
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Minoan cooking class lunch - traditional meal prepared together), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Heraklion Central)
Included Activities
- Visit to Amnisiades Park
- Minoan Cooking Class Lunch
Landmarks
Amnisiades Park Estate
Day 8
Dimos Heraklion
Dimos Heraklion
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Acropolis Museum
Ancient Agora
Parthenon

Landmarks
Lost Atlantis 9D Museum
Fira

Landmarks
Akrotiri Archeological Site

Landmarks
Nea Kameni
Palea Kameni

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos

Landmarks
Amnisiades Park Estate

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Where You'll Stay

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Athens Tiare Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2
De Sol Hotel & Spa Santorini
Hotel
Days 3, 4, 5
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Anil4.2•October 2026
The overall trip was good, the hotels are definitely of a higher caliber than what you experience on a classic tour....
The overall trip was good, the hotels are definitely of a higher caliber than what you experience on a classic tour. The individual tour guides at each site were fantastic and very well informed. Our main tour guide was ok, there were definitely things to improve given the price for this trip in relation to a classic or 18-35 trip. The sights, history and experiences were great and definitely worth the time of anyone wanting to experience a journeys tour.Show more
Ruth4.0•October 2026
Excellent itinerary. Guide was average. More daily information would have been helpful. Local interpreters were...
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Anja4.0•June 2026
Booking the trip through TourRadar was very easy, and I received quick and helpful information. I will continue to...
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Greece Family Journey: Athens to the Islands National Geographic

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Included Activities

Included Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

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