Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
EXTI
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 18 Day 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,...read more 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.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time, and welcome to Albania's capital! After a welcome briefing, in the evening head out with your CEO on a brief orientation walk to get to know Tirana a little better. Walk through Skanderbeg Square and see the Et'hem Bey Mosque, famous for the clock tower that is the symbol of the city. Enjoy an optional dinner out and take the rest of the evening to relax with new friends. Stay: Artistic Hotel Tirana
Tirana is known for it's colourful Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet era architecture. Skanderbeg Square acts as the city's focal point, surrounded by pastel buildings. On the square's north end is the modernist National History Museum, covering prehistoric times through Communist rule and the anti-Communist uprisings of the 1990s. Stay: Artistic Hotel Tirana (B/L)
Berat is known as the "Town of a Thousand Windows", due to the large windows found on old, decorated houses overlooking the town. Stay: Hotel Mangalemi Berat (B/L)
The Old City of Himare and its commanding hilltop castle stand as testament to the rich historical legacy of Albania. Dating back to Illyrian times, these ancient structures are revered as vital historical landmarks. The old town surrounds the castle and the Spilea coastal area serving as both a tourist hub and an economic centre. Stay: Hotel Dima Himare (B)
Experience authentic Albanian culture today on a hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains. Start walking from the community of Tragjas, heading up the mountain to meet the local shepherds who will share their time with us. Learn about their traditional life in the mountains and enjoy a delicious typical lunch before hiking back down to the bus for the trip back to Himarë. With your free time this afternoon, you can choose to explore more of the town or just relax on the beach. Stay: Hotel Dima Himare (B/L)
Head down the coast to the town of Sarandë to catch the ferry to Greece, and the island of Corfu. Transfer to the hostel and settle in with time to relax before heading out in the evening for an optional farewell dinner and a Big Night Out with your new friends on this Greek Island paradise. Stay: Pink Palace Hotel (B)
Enjoy a full free day in beautiful Corfu to do as much or as little as you please. Hit up one of the local beaches, explore some of the nearby villages or maybe rent a sea kayak. In the evening head out for an optional dinner with the group to sample some of the delicious local flavours, made from fresh and local ingredients. Stay: Pink Palace Hotel (B)
Get your blood pumping today with a hike on the famous Corfu Trail. Stop for lunch in a local village along the way and enjoy the stunning views while crossing the entire island all the way to the village of Benitses. Back in civilization, head to one of the local beaches for a swim or relax at the hostel on a free evening. Stay: Pink Palace Hotel (B)
Take advantage of a full day in paradise to bask in the glory of everything that the island of Corfu has to offer. Take an optional boat tour, rent a kayak or visit some of the older churches and historic buildings found on the island. Otherwise relaxing at the hostel or at one of the local beaches is always a great option too. Stay: Pink Palace Hotel (B)
Six monasteries reside atop the impressive cliffs of Meteora and research shows evidene of early human settlements dating back 50 000 years. This natural and manmade landmark provides once in a lifetime views that will take your breath away. Stay: Hotel Edelweiss (B)
Travel south by bus to Athens today, arriving in the afternoon. After settling into the hotel, visit Shedia, a G Adventures—supported café where you will have a drink and learn about the mission of this incredible place. Later, head out on a CEO-led highlights walk of Athens and lay your eyes on some of the famous landmarks and ancient monuments and then finish off the day with a Big Night Out in the lively Plaka neighborhood. Stay: Stalis Hotel Athens (B)
Enjoy a free day in Athens to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; choose to visit iconic sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Ancient Agora, or check out some museums like the new Acropolis Museum, or the National Archaeological Museum. In the evening head out with the group for an optional dinner out at a local restaurant to sample the fantastic Greek cuisine. Stay: Bedbox Hostel Athens (B)
Travel by ferry to the Paros, an island of beautiful villages surrounded by picturesque nature and views of the Mediterranean. Head out on an orientation walk starting at the port town of Paroikla with its white cube-shaped houses. Wander past churches, the Venetian Castle on the hill and the Archaeological Museum. Afterwards, take advantage of free time to visit the many restaurants, cafes, and shops along the old town’s main streets. Stay: Polos Hotel (B)
Set off on a half-day tour to see more of the island of Paros. Visit the inland village of Lefkes surrounded by hills, pine forests, and olive groves. Then, travel to the resort town of Naousa and Kolymbithres Beach with the clearest water and coolest rock formations you could use for sunbathing. The rest of the day is yours to continue exploring, walk on the beach, grab a bite to eat, and relax in this paradise that offers you a Greek island experience without the crowds. Stay: Polos Hotel (B)
Hop on a ferry to your next island destination today and enjoy a small lunch onboard. Upon arrival at Ios the group will enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO of Chora which is the main and only real village of Ios. Wander around admiring the little cube house with the flat roofs and the narrow stone paved winding labyrinth of streets. Afterwards you’ll have free time to visit some of the bars and restaurants for some food and drinks, lounge on the beach, or climb to the highest point on the island for panoramic views of Ios. It’s truly unforgettable, especially during a colorful sunset. Stay: Skala Hotel (B)
Today is all about beaches, swimming, and living out those Greek Island bucket-lists. The group will embark on the Best of Beaches Tour of Ios midmorning. The trip is four hours and you’ll visit seven different beaches along the island. Lunch is included and you’ll have opportunities to swim, try snorkelling at Neverbay. In the evening take advantage of free time to stroll through town or dance the night away at an island nightclub and bar. Stay: Skala Hotel (B/L)
Spend the morning in Ios. In the afternoon jump on the ferry to the island of Santorini. Upon arrival the group will enjoy a CEO guided caldera walk. The walk is just under 11km and will take you along the rim of the caldera between Fira and Oia. Afterwards, you have the option of attending dinner with the group for your final night in Santorini. Stay: Porto Perissa Hotel - Dorm Room (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 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.
- Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens
- Your 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
- Hotels (7 Nights, twin share), hostel (10 Night multi share with 4-5 people)
- The variety and local flavour of our accommodation is a favourite part of our European 18-to-Thirtysomethings trips. Although the properties we use are simply furnished and with few facilities, we base our choices on location, character and cleanliness. We will stay in a mixture of hotels, some hostels, and private rooms in local households. All accommodation on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
- Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.
- Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
- Please note that pre & post additional accommodations cannot guarantee same gender rooming thus mixed gender rooming may occur.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide
- 17 breakfasts, 4 lunches
- Private bus, public bus, ferry, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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G Adventures 18-To-Thirty Somethings (2025)
Action-packed and easy on the wallet, our 18-to-Thirtysomethings trips will have you living life to the absolute fullest. Staying in hotels, homestays, hostels, and the occasional tent or two, soak up the world on adventures that feature the perfect mix of cultural experiences and epic nights out.
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