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17-Nights Tirana to Santorini: The Albanian Riviera & Iconic Greek Islands - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Albania/Greece
17-Nights Tirana to Santorini: The Albanian Riviera & Iconic Greek Islands - 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Albania/Greece
G Adventures
Vacation Offer ID 1570465
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Overview

G Adventures

Tirana to Santorini: The Albanian Riviera & Iconic Greek Islands
Escape the ordinary and dive into something extraordinary on this 18-day adventure through Albania and Greece. With just a backpack and your new crew, you’ll create unforgettable memories from the sparkling Albanian Riviera to the dreamy Greek islands. Get a true taste of local culture with an immersive cooking experience, then hit the trails for breathtaking hikes through these beautiful landscapes. Sail across crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, explore hidden beaches, and take in those jaw-dropping Greek sunsets that feel straight out of a postcard. It’s the kind of journey where every moment feels like magic.

Highlights
Witness the beauty of wild horses on a sunset jeep safari, Immerse yourself in Albanian traditional life in the mountains on a hike to a shepherd outpost, Hike across the island of Corfu, Go island-hopping as you cruise through the Mediterranean, Soak up the epic views in Santorini.

Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts, twin share), hostel (10 nt. multi share with 4-5 people)

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 10.

Meals Included
17 breakfasts, 4 lunches

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Foodie Moment: Tirana Cooking Class, Tirana Your Local Living Moment: Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch, Tragjas Your Big Night Out Moment: Corfu Your Big Night Out Moment: Athens Your Discover Moment: Athens. Orientation walk of Tirana. Explore Kruje on foot. Walking tour of Berat including the castle. Visit the coastal wetlands of the Vjosë-Nartë Delta Protected Area. Walking tour of Himarë. Corfu Trail hike across the island to Benitses. Meteora Monasteries hike from Kalabaka. Orientation walk of Athens. CEO-led orientation walk in Paros. Free time in Paros and Ios. Half-day Paros beaches tour. Orientation walk in Ios. Best of beaches tour Ios. Caldera walk in Santorini. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations.

Featured Destinations

Meteora

Meteora

The natural sandstone towers of Meteora, Greece, 160 mi/260 km northwest of Athens, are the site of spectacular monasteries. Atop gray-rock pinnacles jutting some 2,000 ft/600 m in the air (meteora means "hanging between heaven and Earth"), these 11th-century religious centers contain ancient manuscripts, ornate icons and Byzantine artifacts.

Spend at least a day in the area and visit the impressive monasteries, including the 615-ft-/200-m-high Megalo Meteoro (Metamorfossis), or Varlaam, which was built in 1542 and features stunning post-Byzantine art. http://www.meteora-greece.com.

For overnight accommodations, you can stay in the town of Kalambaka, located under the rock formations. It has post-Byzantine churches and an 11th-century cathedral (with frescoes) that are worth exploring.

Destination Guide
Himare
Santorini

Santorini

Santorini is everything that has made the Greek islands legendary. The world famous island of Santorini is the southern most island of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea, and is located north of Crete. Its population is distributed among thirteen villages and just exceeds nine thousand. The marvelous dry climate and unbroken sunshine create year around conditions which are perfect for observation, photographs and videos under an extraordinary variety of natural lights and colors.
Destination Guide
Ios

Ios

This Cycladic island 125 mi/200 km southeast of Athens is the place to go if you want a wild time in Greece. There are plenty of all-night bars and dance clubs to attract a young (ages 18-25) crowd. You won't be bothered by obligatory tours of cultural sites—there are none.

The island has 365 churches, one for every day of the year, as locals say. You will also find the tomb of Homer there, as the poet is said to have died on the island. During the summer, daily boat service operates from nearby islands and Piraeus.

Destination Guide
Paros, Greek Isle

Paros, Greek Isle

Paros is a pristine escape among the Cyclades, with terraced hills inland accented by windmills and a coastline rich with relaxed, comfortable and traditional Greek towns, of which Paroikia is the central port. This island capital is a labyrinth of white houses clustered around the extraordinary Ekatontapyliani - the Church of a Hundred Doors. Legend says there are 99 doors already discovered and upon finding the hundredth, Constantinople will be reunited with Greece. From antiquity, Paros has been known for its famed, translucent marble; such famous statues as the Venus de Milo was made from it. Also visit the Venetian castle, built on the site of an acropolis and steps away from the sea. From Paroikia you can also go to Naoussa, the Monastery of St John and Prodromos.

Destination Guide
Athens

Athens

Even though you've probably come here to see the "glory that was Greece," perhaps best symbolized by the Parthenon and the superb statues and vases in the National Archaeological Museum, allow some time to make haste slowly in Athens. Your best moments may come sitting at a small cafe, sipping a tiny cup of the sweet sludge that the Greeks call coffee, or getting hopelessly lost in the Plaka -- only to find yourself in the shady courtyard of an old church, or suddenly face to face with an ancient monument you never knew existed. With only a little advance planning, you can find a good hotel here, eat well in convivial restaurants, enjoy local customs such as the refreshing afternoon siesta and the leisurely evening volta (promenade or stroll) -- and leave Athens planning to return, as the Greeks say, tou chronou (next year).
Destination Guide
Corfu

Corfu

Corfu's unique scenery, with gentle green hills and luxuriant southern flora, makes it one of the most beautiful of all Greek islands. Many beautiful buildings can be seen in Corfu Town. Corfu is a popular holiday destination for vacationers from all walks of life who come to enjoy mild climate, calm blue-green water, rugged mountains, hidden coves and miles of sandy beaches. A number of historical sights range from old fortresses and mansions to cathedrals and palaces. Corfu Town is surrounded by arcaded Venetian buildings. The Spianada is considered to be the largest square in Greece. Explore the narrow streets of Old Town. See Town Hall and the 300-year-old Church of Saint Spyrídon; a silver sarcophagus contains the remains of the town's patron saint. The Royal Palace - a neo-classical mansion - holds on its upper floor the Museum of Byzantine and East Asian Art. The Archaeological Museum has displays of artifacts discovered on Corfu. The Old Fortress, an impressive 14th-century Venetian structure, is now used as a popular venue for concerts.
Destination Guide
Berat

Berat

Berat is a well preserved historic center in south-central Albania, displaying rare examples of architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. The town features a castle built in the 13th century, several mosques from the early 1400s, a bazaar and two churches from the same period. This ancient city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is an ideal city to tour for those interested in history.
Destination Guide
Tirana

Tirana

Tirana (pronounced: Tih-rana) is the capital and the largest city (1991 est. pop. 300,000) of Albania. It is the administrative, cultural, economic, and industrial center of the Republic of Albania.
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