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8-Nights Greece Family Journey: Stories of the Past - National Geographic Family Journeys

Greece/Greek Isles
8-Nights Greece Family Journey: Stories of the Past - National Geographic Family Journeys
Greece/Greek Isles
G Adventures
Vacation Offer ID 1602185
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Overview

G Adventures

Greece Family Journey: Stories of the Past
Go back in time as you explore thousands of years of history on this 9-day journey through Greece. Experience a time long ago with interactive visits to the Acropolis Museum and the Agora of Athens. Learn how to prepare traditional Parian dishes and immerse yourself in the country’s rich culinary heritage. Witness the past come to life with ancient games, treasure hunts and more fun for the whole family. Plus, enjoy swimming, snorkeling and exploring the surrounding iconic villages.

Highlights
Delve into Greek history with visits to the Acropolis Museum and the Agora of Athens, Hop aboard a ferry to Paros and step foot inside the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani-one of the most important monument in all of Greece, Learn about the traditional ingredients used in Greek cuisine with an authentic cooking class, Embark on a history-packed scavenger hunt in Heraklion City exploring iconic Greek monuments and discovering the gods of Olympus.

Accommodation
Hotels (8nts).

Group Leader
Two CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 20.

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Democracy Experiential Workshop on Pnyx Hill, Athens
Your Foodie Moment: Anezina Cooking Class, Páros
Your Family Journeys Moment: Heraklion Scavenger Hunt, Crete. Arrival Transfer, Guided visit of Acropolis and Parthenon. Guided tour of Agora. National Gardens Game Activity. Paros Island excursion. Greek cooking class. Crete scavenger hunt. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Featured Destinations

Crete

Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, lying at the southern limit of the Aegean Sea. Among the artists who lived on Crete was El Greco, who was born near Heraklion in 1541. The area around the harbor and the side streets are lined with souvenir and handicraft shops. Jewelry, olive and honey products may be of interest.Tavernas along the harbor front offer tasty local dishes. Spinalonga Island is located 15 miles from Ághios Nikólaos. Formerly the site of a leper colony, the island is popular with sun worshippers who enjoy its picturesque setting. Other attractions include the remains of a 16th-century Venetian fort.
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

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Valid Date Ranges

June 2025
06/21/2025 06/29/2025 $4,199 per person
06/28/2025 07/06/2025 $4,199 per person
July 2025
07/12/2025 07/20/2025 $4,599 per person
07/26/2025 08/03/2025 $3,909 per person
August 2025
08/02/2025 08/10/2025 $3,909 per person
June 2026
06/20/2026 06/28/2026 $4,399 per person
06/27/2026 07/05/2026 $4,399 per person
July 2026
07/04/2026 07/12/2026 $4,599 per person
07/11/2026 07/19/2026 $4,799 per person
07/18/2026 07/26/2026 $4,799 per person
07/25/2026 08/02/2026 $4,799 per person
August 2026
08/01/2026 08/09/2026 $4,799 per person
08/08/2026 08/16/2026 $4,799 per person
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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