Greek Islands & Portugal Adventure: Teens Explore

Course Description: Greek Islands & Portugal Adventure: Teens Explore

🇬🇷🇵🇹 Greek Islands & Portugal Tour for Teens

Two iconic coastlines. Crystal-blue seas. Golden sunsets. This unforgettable teen adventure reveals the magic of both Greece and Portugal — from SCUBA diving in Naxos and kayaking around Santorini to canyoning, surfing, and chasing sunsets along the Portuguese coast. Designed for curious, flexible, and adventurous young travelers, this small-group program mixes culture, beaches, food, and thrilling outdoor experiences to create lifelong memories 🌅✨.

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🌟 Program Highlights

• Relax in volcanic hot springs ♨️

• Hang ten at surf school on Costa da Caparica 🏄‍♂️

• Visit the Parthenon & Acropolis 🏛️

• SCUBA dive & snorkel off the coast of Naxos 🤿

• Cook your own Greek feast in a village cooking class 🍽️

• Rappel down a waterfall at Peneda Geres National Park 🌄

• Kayak through dramatic coastal formations in Lagos 🚣‍♀️

• Marvel at Santorini’s signature sunsets 🌇

• Cruise the Douro River at golden hour ⛵

• Swim in the warm Aegean Sea 🌊

• Enjoy Mediterranean beaches & charming seaside towns 🏖️

• Wander through Lisbon’s Barrio Alto & Time Out Market 🥘

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🗺️ Itinerary

Day 1 — Flight to Athens, Greece

Fly overnight to Athens and begin your adventure with fun icebreakers and a warm group welcome.

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Day 2 — Athens, Greece

Step into ancient history as you explore the Parthenon, Acropolis, and the New Acropolis Museum.

Wander the lively Plaka neighborhood filled with cafés, shops, and local artisans.

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Days 3–5 — Naxos, Greece

Ferry across the Aegean Sea to the stunning island of Naxos.

Explore the Venetian castle, relax on pristine beaches, and learn to SCUBA dive in turquoise waters.

Enjoy a hands-on Greek cooking class in the village of Galini.

(Note: SCUBA participation is restricted for certain medical conditions.)

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Days 6–8 — Santorini, Greece

Experience Santorini’s world-famous whitewashed cliffs and blue domes.

Hike the volcanic island of Nea Kameni and swim in surrounding hot springs.

Take a cable car ride to the port, wander the streets of Fira, and enjoy dinner in Oia.

Sea kayak past red, white, and black sand beaches, and swim in the Aegean Sea.

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Day 9 — Athens, Greece

Return to Athens for a final sunset before traveling to Portugal.

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Days 10–12 — Porto, Portugal

Explore Porto’s historic waterfront and cobbled streets.

Spend a full day canyoning through Peneda Geres National Park — waterfalls, rappels, and natural pools included!

Cap the evening with a magical Douro River cruise at sunset.

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Days 13–15 — Lagos (Algarve), Portugal

Your home base is the charming beach town of Lagos, surrounded by sea caves and dramatic cliffs.

Kayak along the coastline, explore deserted beaches, and enjoy evenings of karaoke and dancing 💃🎤.

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Days 16–19 — Lisbon, Portugal

Cycle through tree-lined avenues on a guided bike tour.

Head to surf school on the Atlantic coast.

Spend a day in enchanting Sintra and explore the Quinta da Regaleira Palace.

Enjoy an evening out in elegant Cascais.

After 20 incredible days across two countries, celebrate with a special farewell dinner.

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Day 20 — Return Flight Home

Fly home from Lisbon with epic memories and lifelong friendships ✈️💛.

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🏨 Accommodations

Athens, Greece

You’ll stay in central Athens at one of:

Acropolis Select Hotel, Hermes Hotel, Plaka Hotel, Athenian Callirhoe, Arion Hotel, or Central Hotel — all close to cafés, museums, and cultural sites.

Naxos, Greece

Stay at modern Cycladic-style hotels such as:

Mare Naxia, Naxos Holidays, Princess of Naxos, Naxos Resort, or Naxos Palace — all near the beach and Naxos Town.

Santorini, Greece

Resort-style hotels such as Rosebay Hotel, Santorini Palace, Kamari Beach, Splendour Resort, New Haroula, or El Greco — combining simplicity with island beauty.

Porto, Portugal

Carris Hoteles Porto Ribeira — a refurbished historic riverside hotel with modern décor and Wi-Fi.

Lagos (Algarve), Portugal

Tivoli Lagos (4★) — a traditional Algarve-style hotel with walkways, patios, and local art.

Lisbon, Portugal

Hotel Exe Saldanha — centrally located near Avenida da Liberdade with easy access to city highlights.

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🌍 What It’s Like

A perfect blend of cultural immersion, beach days, adventure activities, and small-group bonding 💛.

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🍽️ Meals

Includes breakfast and dinner daily.

Lunches are taken in small groups at local cafés, bistros, and markets.

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🎟️ Activities

All excursions and listed activities are included.

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🚍 Transportation

Private motor coach, ferries, and occasional public transportation.

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👥 Group Size

24–36 participants.

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🥗 Dietary Options

Most dietary preferences and allergies can be accommodated.

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✈️ Program Specifics

Flight to Athens

Chaperoned group flight from New York available. Participants outside NY may join the group flight or meet staff directly in Athens.

Internal Flight (Greece → Portugal)

An additional $395 USD applies for the internal flight.

Return Flight from Lisbon

Chaperoned flight to New York available, or fly home directly with staff support during check-in.

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🍝 Meals & New Cuisines

European breakfasts are buffet-style.

Dinners rotate between group meals and small groups you choose.

Expect Greek gyros, feta, frozen yogurt, Portuguese pastries, fresh seafood, and Mediterranean flavors.

Special dietary needs — vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies — are all supported.

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👕 Laundry

Weekly wash-and-fold service available.

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✅ What’s Included

• Lodging

• Breakfast & dinner daily

• All activities & excursions

• Airport transfers (designated times)

• Taxes & gratuities

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❌ Not Included

• Transportation to/from Europe

• Internal flight Greece → Portugal

• Lunches, snacks

• Souvenirs

• Laundry

• Optional travel insurance