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About this trip

Join us on our exploring Greece Adventure!

Visiting Greece offers a unique blend of experiences that cater to many interests:

  1. Historical Richness: Greece is a treasure trove of ancient history, home to world-renowned sites like the Acropolis in Athens, the ruins of Delphi, and the Palace of Knossos in Crete. Each site tells stories of ancient civilizations and their contributions to art, philosophy, and politics.
  2. Stunning Landscapes: From the idyllic islands of Santorini and Mykonos with their iconic white and blue architecture to the rugged mountains and pristine beaches of the mainland, Greece offers diverse and breathtaking landscapes.
  3. Culinary Delights: Greek cuisine is a highlight, featuring fresh ingredients, flavorful olive oil, and dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and an array of seafood. The local wines and spirits, like ouzo and tsipouro, are also not to be missed.
  4. Vibrant Culture: The Greek people are known for their hospitality and zest for life. Local festivals, music, and dance are deeply rooted in tradition and offer an authentic cultural experience.
  5. Sunny Climate: Greece enjoys a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities and relaxation nearly year-round.
  6. Island Hopping: With thousands of islands, each with its own character, island hopping in Greece is a popular way to explore diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories.
  7. Art and Museums: Beyond ancient ruins, Greece has a rich artistic heritage, with numerous museums and galleries showcasing everything from classical sculptures to contemporary art.

These are just a few reasons why Greece is a compelling destination for travelers seeking a blend of history, beauty, and culture.

**Please note, these adventures are planned far in advance, and sometimes things come up that are unforeseen or unplanned. With that forethought, know the group will be accompanied on this adventure by Keith, or Michelle, and/or MORE Ambassador. Activities on the itinerary are subject to change based on guides, weather, availability, etc. **

Travel Insurance

We have seen first hand the need for travel insurance. Whether it be flight cancellations, theft, sickness, or pandemic issues, we now require each guest to purchase this. It is a very affordable and could save you a lot of headaches! More Adventures uses InsureMyTrip, however, please use which ever company you are comfortable with. Please make sure you fully understand your coverage to ensure all aspects are covered. Our guides will need this information for confirming your hotel accommodation.

Packing List

This is just a guide- more information to come

START WITH THIS CLOTHING PACKING LIST:
THE BASICS

  • Lightweight clothing that can be layered
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • T-shirts and tank tops (be respectful of the culture you are visiting)
  • Pants and/or shorts
  • Belt (check out this one for a ingenuitive money protection option)
  • Socks (wool socks are best for hiking and camping)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Rain jacket, windbreaker, or umbrella
  • Pajamas/sleepwear
  • Underwear
  • Sunglasses and glasses case
  • Dresses and/or skirts
  • Jewelry (organize in a small cube or sac)
  • Hat or sun visor
  • Scarf or bandana
  • Swimsuit or swim trunks (consider a clean/dirty organizer)
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Travel speakers
  • Travel pillow, eye mask, and earplugs
  • Electric converters and adapters
  • Travel apps that will help with language, directions, money conversion, and digital journaling

You’ll want to pack smart (not lots of) clothing options if your trip will take you to a variety of places, or conversely if you will be navigating off the beaten path. Having a packing list with several options doesn’t mean you’ll need to over-pack. (And in fact, you shouldn’t.) Just pack smart. Include clothing that can be worn on your daily adventures and then dressed up slightly with a different pair of shoes and a scarf. Maybe a dress that becomes a skirt, or comfortable travel pants that can be dressed up for a day at the market. Also, consider clothing with SPF or mosquito repellency if you’ll be in environments where that would be beneficial.

PACK YOUR TOILETRY BAG
If you’re carrying on, keep your toiletry bag light and TSA-compliant. The TSA’s 3-1-1 rule makes it easy to remember: liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container, and they must be stored in one quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. To make this as easy as possible for you, we have a toiletry set that includes four 3-ounce silicone bottles in a quart-sized clear pouch that’s wipeable and has a water-resistant zipper.

HERE’S A COMPLETE PACKING LIST OF TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR TOILETRY CASE:
THE TOILETRY BAG BASICS

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
  • Hairbrush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo and conditioner (Dr. Bronners is a good option all-in-one option for hair care, face wash, laundry, and more.)
  • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF
  • Makeup packed in a washable sac
  • Face wash and/or makeup remover wipes and Q-tips
  • Nighttime moisturizer/lotion
  • Lip balm with SPF and lipstick or lip gloss
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Extra contacts, solution, and contact case
  • Glasses and prescription sunglasses
  • Prescription medication with the label/script so that you can refill if needed and not be questioned by TSA.

TOILETRY BAG EXTRAS

  • Cologne/perfume
  • Personal mini mirror
  • Hair products like hairspray, hair gel, and beard oil
  • Clothesline and detergent
  • Shaving kit and extra razors
  • Sewing kit/clothing care kit, stain remover
  • Facial tissues and/or toilet paper
  • Travel Towel
  • Nail clippers and tweezers (optionally, scissors, which must be in checked luggage)

 

As soon as you decide to travel internationally, check the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for comprehensive information on travel vaccines, medicines, and local travel advice. Whether you decide to get vaccinated or not is your decision, but many vaccinations require administration two months before travel begins. So get informed! And if an emergency does happen, here’s everything you should know about travel clinics and handling medical emergencies abroad.

  • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, adhesives, etc.)
  • Personal prescriptions (copies of scripts)
  • Pain and fever relievers (also children’s strength if you are traveling with kids)
  • Thermometer
  • Cold medicines and throat lozenges
  • Diarrhea/laxative medicines
  • Oral rehydration salts
  • Allergy medicines
  • Hydrocortisone cream/antibacterial ointment
  • Multivitamins
  • Sunburn relief
  • Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever
  • Motion sickness pills or bands
  • Altitude sickness pills (if you are planning to hike in higher altitudes)
  • Eye drops
  • Moleskin
  • Medicines and vaccinations specific to the region/activity

ADDITIONAL HEALTH ITEMS

  • Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
  • Prescriptions in the original packaging (you’ll want to make sure you have these in your carry-on bag just in case something were to happen to your checked luggage)
  • Sleeping medicines
  • Glasses and glasses case (email yourself a copy of your prescription, just in case)

Travel Tip: Your under-the-seat bag can hold a lot! Some travelers can even pack an entire trip in a small bag—at the very least learn how to put your under-the-seat bag to good use when packing for international travel.

PREPARE YOUR PERSONAL ITEM CARRY-ON BAG
The next thing you’ll want to do is prepare a packing list especially for your personal item carry-on bag with anything that you’ll want with you on the flight. It’s always a good idea to make sure you have an outfit (or two) and a few essential toiletries in your personal item just in case your luggage is lost.

If you’ll be traveling around to multiple destinations, make sure this small bag has items to keep you comfortable on any train, boat or bus rides. It’s always nice to have a bag that’s easy to access so you don’t have to get into your luggage each time you need your eye mask. But remember, you’ll be carrying all of this, so keep it light.

We recommend you consider using a small daypack, shoulder bag , or waist pack as your personal carry-on item. Here are some good things to include in your carry-on bag packing list:

TECHNOLOGY

  • Mobile device and charger
  • Laptop, iPad, or E-reader and charger(s)
  • Headphones (consider noise-reducing headphones if you’re sensitive to sound)
  • Camera and GoPro/video camera, memory card, and chargers
  • Electrical converters and adapters

TRAVEL COMFORT, ENTERTAINMENT, AND INFORMATION

  • Travel pillow, blanket, eye mask, and earplugs
  • Travel journal and pen (it’s awful when you forget your pen!)
  • Books and magazines
  • Deck of cards and travel games
  • Chapstick and lotion (t’s dry up there)
  • Water bottle (you’ll need to fill it up once you get through TSA)
  • Guide books, travel guides, maps, language guides, etc. (if you will need any of these upon arrival at your destination, put it in your carry-on)

COLLECT IMPORTANT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, CASH, AND CREDIT CARDS
Start by collecting all of your important documents in a travel document organizer. (This travel organizer holds a passport, ID, credit cards, coins, documents, a boarding pass, and a pen!) By bringing all your important information together, will help ensure you have everything you need to get from one place to the next.

Not sure what you need? Here’s your international travel checklist, document-wise:

  • Passport/visa(s)
  • Personal ID/Student ID card
  • Frequent flyer card(s) and other loyalty program card numbers (ex: hotel chains and AAA)
  • Cash and credit card(s) (call your credit card companies before you travel to inform them of your travel, otherwise they might turn them off to prevent perceived fraud. Also, consider how travel hacking can save you money on the road!)
  • Health insurance cards/document(s)
  • Travel insurance information
  • Reservations and itineraries (print them and save them electronically for easy access)
  • Hotel and/or tour contact information
  • Transportation tickets (plane, train, bus, car, etc.)
  • Emergency contacts and important addresses
  • Copies of all these things in case you lose your wallet
  • Guide books and maps

Travel Tip: As soon as you book a trip, it’s a good idea to double-check that your passports and IDs aren’t expired and that they will not expire while you are traveling internationally. You’ll also want to inform your bank if you’re traveling abroad so they don’t assume fraudulent activity and freeze your credit card. Also consider emailing yourself a copy of your passport, driver’s license, medical cards, and itinerary, so if anything happens to them you’ll be able to access them online.

Transportation / Accommodation information

Transportation

We will have 2 shuttles, roughly at 12 pm and another at 4 pm. If your fights comes in after these times, you may be responsible for finding your own transportation to the hotel.

Hotel name will be listed as we get closer. 

Important Forms

Training

No training is needed for the adventure, however we will be walking a lot. 

Trip Outline and Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Athens

Arrival 
Upon arrival in Athens, you have a  transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. 

Evening Wine Tasting Tour (Optional- additonal fee)
Embark on a journey of amazing Greek Wines to fulfil your image of the country. Start your tour at the local cellar and then continue to “Anafiotika” district, the architecture momentarily transferring you to the beautiful scenes of Greek Islands. your next stop is a visit to a distillery in the quaint area of Plaka, offering some of the most exquisite distilled beverages you will ever find! Therefore the wines will appropriately be accompanied by first-rate Greek products to nibble on, such as cheeses, olives, and cured meats.

Day 1 – Guided City Tour with Acropolis

Guided City Tour with Acropolis
Enjoy an 10-hour guided sightseeing tour around the most outstanding Athens attractions, including Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the National Library, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. 

Following a stop for lunch continue to the world-renowned Acropolis, its museum and the Parthenon – one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments that are regarded an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and western civilization.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the evening free.

Greek Dance Lesson & Dinner (optional – Additional fees)
Don’t miss the chance to participate in a truly local experience, with excellent music, dancing, and delicious food! Taking this tour, you’ll learn popular Greek folk dances and discover how to have fun as Greeks do. Moreover, finish your day with a delicious dinner at a local tavern at the slopes of the Acropolis.

Day 3 – Travel to Paros

Departure 
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Athens.

Ferry from Athens to Paros Reserved Seat Standard Class (approximately 3hrs).

Arrival to Paros
Welcome to Paros – a unique charming Island in Greece! Upon arrival, you have a private transfer to the hotel for the check-in.

Private Paros Island Tour
We will have a private driver and local guide, and embark on a half-day of Paros tour to delve into its enchanting beauty, rich history, and architectural marvels. Immerse yourself in the intricate design and ancient tales of the renowned Byzantine Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani. Wander through the lively streets of Naousa and Parikia, adorned with whitewashed buildings and vibrant bougainvillea. Explore the timeless village of Lefkes, where narrow alleys and traditional architecture offer panoramic views. Visit the iconic Golden Beach, a haven of relaxation beside the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. After the tour you are transferred back to your hotel. 

Day 4 – Organic Farm Visit and Wine Tour

Organic Farm Visit and Wine Tour

Embark on a journey through Paros, exploring a 23-acre organic farm cultivating olive trees, pomegranates, figs, almonds, herbs, and grapes. Engage in a tasting experience featuring estate products like olive oil, olives, juice, and snacks. Immerse yourself in Lefkes, a mountain village with charming streets and the stunning Agia Triada church. Discover coastal settlements in Piso Livadi and Logaras, and visit a family-owned winery in Naoussa known for indigenous grape varieties. Indulge in wine tasting, savoring unique flavors revealing Paros’ terroir. This experience captures the island’s rich agricultural and viticultural heritage, leaving you with lasting memories of Paros’ organic farm, picturesque villages, and exquisite wines.

Day 5 – Departure From Paros to Milos

Departure from Paros
After breakfast and check-out, you leave your bags in the lobby and either explore the city on your own or choose to go on the  optional tour listed below.

Exploring the Gems around Paros
Meet our captain and head on an unforgettable adventure exploring the hidden gems of the Cyclades with our exclusive boat tour departing from Paros. 

Our first stop takes you to the pristine shores of Despotiko Island, where you can also visit its archaeological site. Next, we journey to the charming town of Antiparos.  

Continuing our odyssey, we set sail for the enchanting Pateronisia Island, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant marine life. As the day draws to a close, we conclude our journey at the pristine shores of Molos Beach, hailed as Paros’ crown jewel. Throughout the excursion, our attentive crew will pamper you with a selection of local finger foods, perfectly paired with regional wines and refreshing soft drinks, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction at every turn. 

After the tour, we’ll return to our hotel, collect our bags and our driver will drop us at the ferry port. 

Transport by ferry to Milos (Approximately 5hrs.)

Arrival Milos 
Upon arrival at Milos Island city port – Adamas, you have a transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. 

Day 6 – Full Day Tour Around the Island with a visit to Catacombs of Milos

Full Day Tour Around the Island with a visit to Catacombs of Milos

In the morning we meet with our local guide and go on a fantastic full-day tour of Milos Island. During this day you visit an impressive archeological site -Papafragkas cave. 

Then we will proceed to the most popular photoshoot site of the island – Sarakiniko Beach, formed by volcanic rocks and making a beautiful contrast with clear blue waters. For a short break you visit a pretty town of Plaka for lunch and a nice walk along lovely narrow streets and hills.

After, we visit another important historical and archaeological site of the island – Catacombs of Milos, dating from the 1st-5th century and where famous Venus de Milo was found during excavations in 1820.

On the way back we will visit the local fishing village of Klima and also stop for a swim at one of the local beaches.  

After the tour we return to our hotel. 

Day 7 – Day at Leisure then Depart to Athens

Day at Leisure
Today you have a chance to relax and explore Adamas on your own.

Ferry from Milos to Athens (Approximately 3.5hrs).

Arrival 
Upon arrival in Athens, you have a  transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. 

Day 8 – Departure Day

Sadly this will bring our adventure to and end. Following breakfast in your hotel, you will chekc out and depart from Athens. 

What's Included

  • Accommodations 7 nights accommodations
  • Ferry Rides – All inter-island ferries
  • Group Transport – Group transport to/from Port and Excursions
  • Tours Fees – Athens Walking Tour with Acropolis & Acropolis Museums
  • Cooking Class – Cooking class in Paros
  • Hike in Paros
  • Private Boat – Private Boat in Milos
  • Meals – daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 3 dinners (Paros)
Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Meals and/or snacks not included above
    • Trip Insurance – Trip Insurance is NOT included and you MUST have it.
    • Any additional meals and beverage not listed
    • Personal Items
    • Taxes/fees not mentioned in itinerary.
    • Any additional taxi/transportation outside of the itinerary. This includes visits to local restaurants, cafe, tourist areas, etc. 

MISCELLANEOUS

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an ’emergency’ fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Tipping

While conventions can vary from country to country, tipping is customary in Europe. A general rule is 10% of the bill for wait staff, and a smaller amount  for other service providers.

Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program, and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. 

Cancellation Policy Reminder

If you must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined accordingly:

For US Retreats:

  • A $499 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot for domestic adventures

For International Retreats:

  • A $699 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.

Cancellation :Please understand that the Non-Refundable deposit  CANNOT be refunded due to the upfront costs we have to pay.

  •  If the cancellation occurs 176 days or more prior to trip start date, a refund will be issued in the way the funds were originally received, less the non refundable deposit.
  •  If the cancellation occurs 175 days or less prior to retreat start date, a credit to a future trip will be issued less the non-refundable deposit and $150 admin fee.
  • If a cancellation occurs within 90 days of adventure start date, a credit will be issued for 50% of the funds received, less non-refundable deposit and $150 Admin fee.
  •  If a cancellation occurs 89-30 days of an adventure, a 25% credit will be given to a future adventure.
  •  Less than 30 days prior to retreat start date funds are forfeited. No credits issued. Please let us know what your travel insurance company requires for reimbursement.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is designed to help cover your expenses if something goes wrong on your trip, and fill any gaps that wouldn’t be covered by your primary health insurance or other insurance you may have. It’s not meant to be a substitute for health insurance and won’t cover non-essential overseas medical treatment, such as routine exams.

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