Morning / Afternoon

• Trip starts at Athens International Airport (ATH) at 2 p.m. Please be through customs and ready to go by this time.
• After settling in, take an orientation walk around the neighborhood and get to know your fellow travelers.

Evening

• Enjoy your first group dinner at a traditional Greek tavern, sampling some of the best cuisine Greece has to offer.
• Athens’ nightlife is full of energy. Check out neighborhoods like Gazi, Psiri, or Kolonaki for a mix of taverns, cocktail bars, and clubs.

Morning

• Enjoy your first Greek breakfast in the heart of Athens with your fellow travelers.
• Meet with your professional Athens guide and partake in a guided tour of the Acropolis.

Afternoon

• After your morning tour of the Acropolis, refuel with some lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant. (lunch not included)
• After lunch, travel to the port of Piraeus to catch the ferry to Syros Island. (approximately a 3-hour ferry transfer)
• Upon arrival on Syros island, check into the group hotel and have time to freshen up and relax.

Evening

• Gather together with your group and go on an orientation walk of the neighborhood as you make your way to the restaurant for dinner.
• Enjoy some more Greek cuisine during your included group meal and settle into life on the Greek islands.

Morning

• Breakfast will be served at the accommodation.
• Be sure to double-check with your Trip Leader to know what you’ll need to bring, as you’ll be exploring the island of Syros by boat and on foot!
• Begin your day’s adventures at the village of Kini, a small fishing village on the island’s west coast.
• Board a private boat to explore the hidden beaches of the Aegean Sea. Stop at Amerikanos Beach for a swim and a bit of chill time.
• Then begin your coastal hike to Grammata, a site where ancient inscriptions can be found on the rocks by travelers from times long passed. (trail rating is easy to moderate)

Afternoon

• Lunch will be provided as a light picnic style meal on Amerikanos beach. We recommend that you also bring a few snacks along as well.
• After lunch, you’ll have additional free time to swim and enjoy the quiet beach.
• Return by boat to Kini, where your day’s adventures began earlier this morning.
• Enjoy the remaining afternoon at leisure to explore more of Syros or simply settle yourself on the beach and relax.

Suggestions: Join a walking tour of Ermoupoli, hike to Saint Stefanos Chapel, join a wine tasting and vineyard tour, visit the Hermoupolis Heritage museum, or visit the Apollo Theater.‍

Evening

• Dinner is not included tonight, but your Trip Leader will recommend a few places where you can dine and grab a cocktail or a glass of wine.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation while taking in the vibes of Tinos' island life.
• Today, you’ll visit the traditional marble craftsmanship with Ergon Art in Steni village.
• Go with your Trip Leader to the village of Steni to learn more about its history.
• Join a marble workshop, using the same tools that the artisans use, and create your own marble keepsake (1.5-hour workshop).
• Transfer to the village of Potamia, where you will have a brief orientation walk and dovecote tour. 
• A dovecote is an ornate, fortress-like stone structure built in the 18th and 19th centuries by the Venetians, used to breed pigeons for meat and fertilizer.

Afternoon

• Enjoy an authentic community feast inside a restored dovecote and the traditional wood-fired oven of Potamia village.
• Breads, seasonal dishes, and wine will be served during the meal
• After lunch, leave the village of Potamia and return to your accommodation. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy the island at your own pace.

Evening

• Dinner is not included tonight, but your Trip Leader will recommend a few great places where you can dine.

Morning

• Breakfast will be served at the accommodation.
• Your day begins in Volax, a mountain village known for its ancient tradition of basket weaving.
• You’ll visit the Folklore Museum of Volax as part of your walking tour to find out about the island's culture and history (walking tour duration: approximately 3+ hours).

Afternoon

• Enjoy a traditional “Maranda” meal, featuring Fhassi, Tinian cheese, louza, and local house wine or raki, offering an authentic taste of rural life in Tinos.
• After the meal, you’ll leave the village of Volax and have the afternoon at leisure.

Evening

• Enjoy your final dinner with the group, where you can reflect on this incredible experience in the Mediterranean.

Morning

• Say goodbye to your new friends and depart at any time of the day. Your Trip Leader will provide instructions on how to take the ferry back to Piraeus (main Athens port) or to Mykonos for your international airport.
• Ask your Trip Leader for suggestions if you’d like to spend more time on Tinos or visit other Greek islands.
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