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Picturesque view of traditional Greek architecture on Naxos Island with the Aegean Sea.

September 19–26, 2026

Greece

Athens & Naxos

An intentional small-group journey for women drawn to culture, connection, & meaningful travel

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8 Women Max

Private Rooms

Moderately Active Pace

Athens & Naxos

An Intentional Journey Through Athens & Naxos

8 Days | 7 Nights

Travel designed to stay with you.

This journey through Athens and Naxos is designed for women who want more than a highlights trip. It offers a thoughtful balance of cultural connection, beautiful settings, shared experiences, and room to truly settle into the rhythm of each place.

From neighborhood life and everyday flavor in Athens to slower island days and warm hospitality in Naxos, this is a trip designed for meaningful travel and a warm, open small-group experience.

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Quick Overview

At a Glance

Dates, Group Size, Pace & Stay

  • September 19–26, 2026
  • This journey is intentionally limited to 8 women to maintain a warm, intimate group experience.
  • Boutique hotels with private, single-occupancy rooms
  • Moderately active pace with walking, stairs, ferries, and warm-weather sightseeing
  • Designed for women drawn to thoughtful, small-group travel and comfortable with a moderately active pace

Pricing & Payments

  • Standard full price: $4,498 per person
  • Payment plan:
  • Deposit: $500 due at booking
  • First payment: $1,999 due June 1, 2026
  • Final payment: $1,999 due July 16, 2026
  • Early bird pay-in-full price: $4,298 per person if paid by June 1, 2026
  • Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit

Day by Day

Moments designed to become memories.

This journey is designed to balance meaningful experiences, beautiful settings, and room for the in-between moments that often become the most memorable parts of travel. From ancient streets and everyday food culture in Athens to slow island mornings and shared meals in Naxos, each day is shaped with care to help you connect more deeply with place, with people, and with the experience of travel itself.

1

Arrive in Athens

Arrive in Athens and settle into the beginning of the journey. After time to rest and get grounded, we'll gather for a welcome dinner, our first chance to share a meal, meet one another, and ease into the rhythm of the week ahead.

2

Ancient Athens and Time to Wander

Spend the morning with a local guide exploring the Acropolis and nearby historic neighborhoods, experiencing Athens before the day grows warmer and busier. Later, the afternoon opens up for a gentler pace, whether that means wandering the city, resting at a café, or joining an optional coastal outing for a change of scenery by the sea.

3

Markets, Flavor, and Everyday Life

After a slower morning, head into the city for a guided market and food experience that offers a more intimate look at Athens through its ingredients, flavors, and daily rhythms. The evening is left open for rest, sunset, or your own small discoveries.

4

Crossing to Naxos

Travel across the Aegean to Naxos and settle in near the sea. The day is intentionally light, leaving room to exhale, enjoy the beach, and take in the island's first sunset together.

5

A Day on the Water

Spend the day sailing through the Cyclades, swimming in clear coves and taking in the beauty of the islands from the water. This is a day for joy, presence, and the simple pleasure of being at sea.

6

Slow Morning, Inland Naxos, and a Shared Table

We begin the day slowly with brunch near the beach and time to enjoy Naxos at your own pace. You may choose to swim, wander nearby, rest, or join a casual inland village outing before our afternoon cooking experience. Later in the day, we head inland for a special cooking, dinner, and dancing experience rooted in local hospitality, food traditions, and celebration.

7

Return to Athens

Return to Athens for one final afternoon of free time before gathering for a farewell dinner. It's a chance to reflect on the week, revisit a favorite place, and savor the closing moments of the journey together.

8

Departures

Depart Athens carrying home new memories, deeper connections, and a fuller sense of place.

This itinerary is planned with care and intention, while also leaving room for the natural flow of travel. Occasionally, details may change due to weather, local conditions, or new opportunities that arise. We believe that embracing a little uncertainty is often part of what makes travel so meaningful.

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Trip Details

Everything you need to know about what's covered, what's not, and where you have freedom to explore.

What's Included

  • 7 nights boutique accommodation
  • Welcome and farewell group dinners
  • Guided cultural experience in Athens
  • Boat day excursion in the Cyclades
  • Hands-on food & market experience
  • Ferry travel between Athens and Naxos
  • All ground transportation
  • Daily itinerary & on-the-ground host support

What's Not Included

  • International flights to/from Greece
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Personal expenses & souvenirs
  • Optional activities & excursions
  • Visa fees (if applicable)

We're happy to provide recommendations for flights and travel insurance.

Intentionally Left Open

  • Select lunches and dinners for personal exploration
  • Independent wandering time in each destination
  • Optional activities tailored to your interests
  • Free time for rest or adventure
  • Flexibility to join or skip group activities

This balance allows the group to experience Greece together while still leaving room for personal discovery.

Meals Included

This journey includes a thoughtful mix of shared meals and food-centered experiences throughout the week, including a welcome dinner in Athens, breakfast on most mornings, a guided Athens market and food experience, lunch during the sailing day excursion, a beach café brunch in Naxos, a cooking and dinner experience in inland Naxos, a farewell dinner, and coffee and pastries for those still in Athens on departure morning.

Some lunches and dinners are intentionally left open to allow for personal choice, independent wandering, and spontaneous discoveries along the way.

Our Travel Philosophy

Travel that stays with you

This trip is built around a simple idea: travel can be more meaningful when it is slower, more intentional, and more connected to local life. From neighborhood walks and market culture in Athens to shared meals and countryside experiences in Naxos, each part of the journey is designed to help guests experience Greece in a way that feels more grounded, relational, and aware of the places that welcome us in.

Before You Book

Travel Insurance

Your trip is an important investment. Because travel plans can change unexpectedly, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance and choosing a plan that fits your needs.

Suggested companies to research include: Travel Guard | Allianz
You may also wish to inquire about a "Cancel for Any Reason" plan.

Booking Terms & Travel Policies

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space, unless otherwise stated in the applicable trip-specific cancellation policy. Payment schedules, cancellation terms, and refund policies are outlined in the full Booking Terms & Travel Policies and on each trip page.

Full Booking Terms & Travel Policies

Cancellation & Refund Policy for this Trip

The $500 deposit is non-refundable, unless the trip is canceled by Along the Way Travel Co.

If you cancel on or before June 15, 2026, any amount paid beyond the deposit will be refunded in full.

If you cancel between June 16 and July 20, 2026, refunds will be issued as follows:
  • Standard payment plan: 50% of the amount paid beyond the non-refundable deposit
  • Early bird pay-in full: 60% of the amount paid beyond the non-refundable deposit

If you cancel on or after July 21, 2026, no refund will be issued for any amounts paid.

If Along the Way Travel Co. cancels the trip for any reason, all amounts paid, including the deposit, will be refunded in full.

We strongly encourage all travelers to purchase travel insurance, which may cover cancellation costs in qualifying circumstances.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing by email.

Frequently Asked Questions

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