Calling all gals, girls and goddesses!
Come and explore the oldest city in Europe and revel in the antiquities of amazing Athens. Visit Monastiraki, shop and eat in the Plaka and stroll through the ancient ruins of the Acropolis and the Agora.
After Athens, we will travel south to the Cyclades Islands where you will experience authentic, off-the-beaten-path family owned tavernas, cafes and bakeries that highlight the rich flavors of Greece from fresh seafood, homemade sweets and Greek coffee to the best cheeses in the world.
Explore history, architecture, local customs and cuisine as you navigate through ancient ruins and vibrant local culture in one incredible trip. Alexa’s unwavering focus on authenticity ensures that every journey is not just a trip, but a memorable adventure filled with genuine connections and immersive experiences. So get off your guidebook and enjoy the real Greek experience. Come and relish in the Mediterranean way of life.
Girl Gone Greek invites you to embrace the thrill of traveling abroad with a small women-only group trip discovering the hidden treasures of Greece while creating lasting memories along the way! This is a perfect trip for women who want the security of traveling in a group but the flexibility to explore on your own. All the tedious details will be taken care of so you can relax and recharge on this life changing experience.
Here are a few suggestions for extra excursions. There will be many to choose from and more information available upon arrival.
Athens Central Market
Athens Food Tour
Hop on Hop off bus-Athens
National Archeological Museum
Red/Black/White beaches of Santorini
Ancient Akrotiri
Day sail to Koufonissia
Olive oil museum
Marble Carving Class
KIte surfing Instruction
Visit Filoti and Apiranthos villages in Naxos
Kitron Distillery tour
Kouros of Appollonas
*Traveler must make a non-refundable deposit payment of $500 to secure your spot
*Monthly payment is required until paid in full to keep reservations current
*Final payment must be made no later than 60 days prior to the trip start date.
*No refunds or cancellations within 30 days of the trip date
*Price is based on double occupancy.
* Accommodation on all trips is on a twin or double bed basis. Single upgrades are available upon request and depend on availability.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance. Here are some suggestions;
Insure my Trip
Travel Guard
Allianz Travel Insurance
Itinerary and accommodations are subject to changes based on weather, availability and unforeseen circumstances, etc.
Please stick to just one small checked bag, a purse, and maybe a small weekender for your trip to Athens. Greece is easy to get around, but transfer vehicles and flight space can be tight for the islands. Plus, who wants to haul around heavy luggage? Just bring some lightweight clothes, comfy shoes, a couple of nice outfits, and your swimsuit!
This trip will require walking and other physical exertion at a slow to moderate pace
Distance/Pace: Comfortable with walking 1-2 miles unassisted.
Terrain: Mostly flat with occasional gentle inclines; some stairs and uneven cobblestone streets and paths
Duration: Activities (such as guided city tours or short nature walks) lasting up to 60 minutes of continuous standing or walking.
Additional: Suitable for those with moderate stamina looking for light activity.
9 nights stay in hand selected boutique hotels
Flight from Athens to Santorini, ferries to and from the islands and flight from Naxos to Athens
European style breakfast provided by the host hotel.
Local wine,cheeses and meze for a meet and greet.
Two dinners in Santorini. One dinner and one lunch in Naxos and one early dinner on the Athenian Riviera
Winery tour with light dinner at Domaine Sigales
Olive farm tour and tasting at the Happy Olive Company. Dinner will be provided.
A cooking class in a greek village where lunch will be provided.
Roundtrip airport transfers. Arrival and departure.
The last day back to Athens we will drive along the coast of the Athenian Riviera stopping off for our farewell meal. We will visit the Temple of Sounion and the natural wonder of Lake Vougliameni
You will be hosted by Alexa and possibly one other trip host.
Flying into and out of Athens International Airport. Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)
Independent trip insurance is strongly recommended
There will be many options to book your own excursions at your own pace
Gratuities and tips for tour guides and drivers, etc.
Room service, hotel bar tabs, food not included in itinerary.
Any extra baggage fees other than carry on
Welcome to Athens! You have arrived at Athens International Airport where you will have transportation to your hotel. Relax, unwind and acclimate to the time change. Get out and explore Athens at your leisure.
A welcome reception wil be held to meet everyone in your group in the early evening. We will sip some wine and enjoy authentic Greek meze and go over the itinerary for the next 10 days!
The best thing to help adjust to the time change is to stay awake as long as possible and turn in for a good night's sleep.
After a great breakfast embark on a self guided tour of Athens. Start with a stroll through Monastiraki. Here you will find leather goods, vintage books, jewelry and souvenirs. Enjoy lunch in the Plaka, visit the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, do a walking food tour or shop till you drop on Ermou Street.
In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood gives the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.
Embark on a short flight to the white washed cliffs of Santorini. The wild beauty of the fascinating Caldera and the golden sunsets in the village of Oia make this island a must see and do.
Considered to be the lost city of Atlantis, Santorini has many things to offer.
This will be a free day to explore Santorini at your leisure. Enjoy the rest of your day by visiting Fira or Oia or just laying by the pool for that Greek Island glow up. Journey out for some culinary discoveries or visit the ancient village of Akrotiri.
This evening will be a winery tour at Domaine Sigalis for wine and small plate pairings. Learn how Santorini's unique landscape produces world quality wines dating back to antiquity.
Today, the island is yours to discover. Red or Black Beach, shopping in Oia or simply lounging poolside. We will meet in the port of Ammoudi for a farewell greek style dinner. Afterwards, this will be a great night to check out the nightlife scene in Santorini or do some late night retail therapy.
Say goodbye to Santorini and hop on a short ferry to Naxos Island where this will be the home base for the next four days. Naxos is the biggest island in the Cyclades and one of the most agriculturally diverse island in all of Greece.
With its' long, white sandy beaches this island is world renowned for being one of the best for windsurfing. It is also known for it's marble production, world class cheeses and Naxian pototoes.
As we settle in to our accommodations and you are free to explore at your leisure. There are several mini markets within walking distance from our hotel to stock up on water, wine, snacks. You can also take the bus to Chora for a proper supermarket to stock up on essentials from food to sundries.
This will be a free half day in Naxos. A great time to get lost on the pedestrian only streets of Chora. Visit the Venetian Castle, grab lunch at a seaside taverna and stroll the shops. Grab a gelato or try your windsurfing skills.
At 4:30 our luxury transfer will take us to the Happy Olive Company. This family has been farming this land for ten generations. We will learn how olives are grown, harvested and how olive oil is made. After the tasting we will enjoy a home cooked meal with everything being harvested from the family garden.
Your only free full day and night to enjoy the island as you like .This will be a perfect day to relax on Plaka Beach as it is one of the best beaches in all of the Cyclades. Check out the windsurfers at the world renown beach of Mikri Vigla or hop on a water taxi and spend the day in Koufonissia.
Today we'll join a cooking class in a mountain village, where we explore the history of some of Greece's culinary traditions. Afterwards, we will enjoy a lunch that we have prepared together.
There will be enough time this afternoon for the beach, a siesta or some shopping..
Today we will hop on a short flight and travel back to Athens . We will take a relaxing half-day journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon. We will travel along the Athenian Riviera where adventure awaits. Experience the finest treasures this stunning peninsula has to offer. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to bask in the beauty of the Aegean and explore the natural wonder of Lake Vougliameni.
We will dine at a traditonal taverna for early dinner to say farewell to beautiful Greece and reflect on this life changing trip...
Bid farewell to beautiful Greece. Checkout is at 11 a.m. and your airport transfer will take you back to Athens International Airport for your flight back to the United States, your final destination or on to your next adventure!
