DESTINATIONS SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL | GREECE
exper expert ASK THE
“So many destinations across Greece, from tiny islands and major cities to regional municipalities and the
5 MEET THE LOCALS IN CRETE
As well as taking in some of the island’s big hitters – from Heraklion’s famous archaeological site Knossos, the former capital of Minoan Crete, to the charming Venetian port in Chania – this Intrepid Travel trip shows a more local side of Greece’s largest island. Through a partnership with non-profit organisation MEET, guests can stay the night with a family in the village of Agios Ioannis and dine in a restaurant with live traditional music. There’s the option to go farther off the beaten track to fishing village Sougia, for secluded beaches and coastal trails, and take in
the dramatic landscape at Agia Irini Gorge. The trip is carbon neutral and uses local guides. Book it: Intrepid offers a seven-night Highlights of Crete tour from £1,305, based on an April 30, 2023 departure. The price includes breakfasts, one dinner and local transport but not flights.
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private sector, are stepping up to tackle issues around sustainability in tourism. Their effort and resilience are truly inspiring. After attending last year’s Travel Weekly Sustainability Summit and seeing the appetite of the
trade for more responsible experiences, we decided to collate and share these positive stories. We wanted to
create a useful tool for the trade to shed light on an array of Greek destinations, some of which are still relatively undiscovered in the UK market, as well as provide
inspiration for new itineraries, particularly those focused on sustainability. The
sustainablegreece.co.uk hub is just the start, and we cannot wait to see it grow as more tourism partners take action and help us on our
sustainability journey. Moving forward, we intend to work closely with the trade on promoting sustainability through educational webinars, events and roadshows.”
Eleni Skarveli, director, Greek National Tourism Organisation UK & Ireland
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TRY SUSTAINABLE SAILING
Explore places that are only accessible by boat with G Adventures’ sailing around the Cyclades. Clients sail from Mykonos to Santorini on a 52ft yacht that’s powered by the wind, in a small group of up to eight. Possible stops on flexible itineraries include Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Ios, Sifnos and Folegandros, with visits to microbreweries, hikes around olive groves and stops at hidden beaches and ancient sites (such as the Cave of Antiparos) all on the cards. And if they wish, clients can
learn to sail with the on-board skipper. Book it: G Adventures’ eight-day Sailing Greece – Mykonos to Santorini trip costs from £1,149, departing on an April 23, 2023. Price includes yacht accommodation, fully licensed skipper and snorkelling equipment, but not meals or flights.
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