Multi-sport Adventure Travel in Greece

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Greece

Multi-sport Mecca
Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding & Snorkelling

(9 Days)

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Trip Highlights

Biking and hiking and horseback riding on Naxos Island
Snorkeling and Hiking on Santorini Island
Visiting the Parthenon and Panathinaikon Stadium, the first Olympic site in 1896

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1- Arrival in Athens

Upon arrival into Athens International Airport, you'll be met and transferred to a comfortable 3-star hotel located in the centre of the city. In the evening you'll meet your guide who will lead you on a walking tour of Athens. Afterwards we'll head to the old part of Athens for a special welcome dinner and orientation. This traditional Greek Tavern overlooks the famed Acropolis. (D)

Day 2-Athens (City Tour)

After breakfast we'll set off for a half day city tour of Athens. We'll visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Panathinaikon Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held in 1896. After lunch we'll transfer to Delphi, one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. In the afternoon there is free time to stroll in the centre of Athens, or sit for a pint of beer on a patio and people watch. (B,L)

Day 3 – Athens to Naxos (Horseback Riding)

We'll wake with the sunrise and transfer to the port in Athens where we'll catch a ferry to the Greek Isle of Naxos. The journey is about 4-5 hours, traveling at high speed on the Aegean Sea. Upon arrival we'll transfer to a comfortable 3-star hotel and have some time to settle in. In the afternoon, and after the heat of the day, we'll head to the stables where we'll meet up with our horses for an afternoon ride into the sunset. We'll hoof single file along arid trails, through small communities and along endless beaches. There will be opportunities to canter along the sandy beaches while the sun starts to set behind the neighboring island of Paros. We'll return to our hotel in the early evening and enjoy a Greek feast in a traditional tavern. (B,D)

Day 4-Naxos (Hiking)

Today we switch gears and take to the trails by foot. Our hike starts from The Kouros Statues, which are incomplete statues of young men that were abandoned by the ancient sculptors because they discovered faults in the marble. From here we'll follow the path to Ano Potamia, a picturesque village in the countryside. After a short refreshing stop at the village’s spring, we will hike to The Apano Kastro (Upper Castle) where we'll be rewarded with panoramic views of Naxos town, port and the surrounding villages. We'll hike through the village of Halki and then Chalki, where we'll visit Valindra, a small distillery that produces Kitron (the local alcohol drink of Naxos). We'll continue for another hour onwards to Moni, which is one of the most beautiful hikes on Naxos. We'll pass some of the most beautiful Byzantine churches, such as Agios Georgios o Diassoritis and the Panagia i Drosiani. The dazzling landscape is lush and the trails are magnificent. We end in Chalki and then return to our hotel for a shower before dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Naxos (Biking)

After breakfast, we'll gear up with mountain bikes and then cycle on quiet streets and paths through typical Naxian villages. We'll meander along nook and cranny paths that lead us through fertile farmland, with great views of the rugged mountains and some of the best coastline in the Cyclades. We'll ride to the beautiful white sand beach of Mikri Vigla where we'll break for a swim and refreshment, before returning along stretches of sandy beach to our base. Approximately 3-4 hours of cycling. (B,L,D)

Day 6 – Santorini (Snorkeling)

After breakfast, we'll head back to the port to catch a ferry through the Aegean Sea to Santorini. Santorini is a volcano island, famed for it's fabulous sunsets, white buildings and the dramatic views of the surrounding Greek Isles. We'll arrive into the port midday and then transfer to our comfortable 3-star hotel. In the afternoon we'll take to the seas for a snorkeling safari exploring the underworld. Diving is an option for those certified for an additional cost. We'll meet for dinner early evening at an outdoor patio. (B,D)

Day 7- Santorini (Trekking)

Today we're back on foot, hiking 3 hours from Fira, the main town on Santorini, to the village of Oia, famous for it's brilliant sunsets. We'll begin from the cable car station, weaving along a gravel road that soon narrows into a trail. We'll have spectacular panoramic views of the traditional Cycladic white houses built along the declining caldera, with a backdrop of the surrounding volcanic isles rising out of the Aegean Sea. Midday we'll break under a shady tree for a picnic lunch to absorb the spectacular landscape. We'll end in Oia, and then can either return to Fira by foot or jump in the vehicle. (B,L)

Day 8- Return to Athens

We have the morning at leisure to do any last minute shopping, relaxing or exploring on Santorini before catching a flight back to Athens. We'll be met upon arrival and transferred back to our same Athens hotel. We'll meet with our guide for a farewell dinner early evening. (B,D)

Day 9: Departure

You'll be transferred to airport in Athens for your international flight home or onwards for extensions.

Sept 25, 2010	-	Oct 3, 2010
Jun 18, 2011	-	Jun 26, 2011


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