LGBTQ+ Backpackers - Greece

YAMAS you're in Greece baby! Fly into Athens International Airport where you'll start the next 9 epic days. Chill out, relax, and soak in the warm Greek heat. You're on holiday after all. Later on, we meet up for a big welcome dinner. Meet your group, get to know each other over an Ouzo shot (or 4).

Have a chilled morning before we head out to ancient Acropolis Parthenon, built to be home to Athena, Greek Goddess of the City. The Acropolis oozes in culture and history and is the epitome of Greek heritage today, it really is a Bucket List destination. Afterwards, we head to the artsy neighbourhood of Exarchia. The walls are filled with colourful murals, and the local shops have a cool, quirky vibe. We spend the evening here for some 10/10 greek food, fill yourself up on saganaki, and Tzatziki then wash the day down with a Mythos.

We're up early, and we're off to Mykonos! We grab our transport down to the port where we hop on their ferry to our next destination. We check into the beach club and spend the day sunbathing and dancing ridiculously around to the sounds of the resident DJ sipping on mojito after mojito. Is this paradise? The sun goes down as we party the night away. We grab dinner and see where the night takes us!

We have a free morning before we spend a chilled afternoon on the beach. We'll grab some lunch and head to the old town where you'll find plenty of traditional white cobbled greek streets, blue top domes, bars and restaurants. In the evening, we'll get a taste of Mykonos' lively nightlife.

We're up early and off to the famous island of Ios! It's time to let loose! We check into our party hotel. Ios is known as one of the best islands to visit in Greece, and we're about to show you why! Spend the afternoon wandering the white and blue alleyways of the cobbled greek streets, with every twist and turn you'll find more and more beauty. Whatever you fancy Ios has it. In the evening we freshen up before we head out to Ios' famous square, we're going on a bar crawl! We take you to the best spots with the best bartenders so dance on the tables and party till the sun comes up!

Do you know what fixes any hangover? Mimosas! We jump on a small boat and sail to a super secluded beach where we'll relax for the day. The beach is pristine and beautiful and one of Ios' best hidden spots. At lunch time we'll grab a snack and spend the afternoon sunbathing, bubbly in hand, without a care in the world. Take a dip in the ocean whilst sipping a mimosa, what more could you ask for? The evening is ours to spend as we please, Ios has some of the best restaurants in the whole of Greece, so we hit up a personal favourite. After dinner, we can take the night any direction we'd like.

Today we catch the ferry to Santorini where we stay in the beachfront area of Perissa. Chilled, zen backpacker vibes full of beach bars, cute restaurants and quirky shops plus...€3 Gyros. Winner winner. In the evening we take you wine tasting. Santorini produces some of the most delicious wine in the world, so it's only right we try it first hand. Watch the sun go down over the caldera as we become world-class wine connoisseurs. Then we'll head into Fira, the capital of Santorini where we spend the evening and have dinner and a few drinks. Check out the lively Fira nightlife, we are in Santorini after all.

Today we have a full day exploring Santorini and the day is yours to spend as you please. Hit up some of the local beaches, visit Perissa, or head on over to Black Beach. If you've got some extra energy, take a walk up to Ancient Thira ruins located just off Kamari. In the late afternoon, we get dolled up as we head off to Oia. Walk along the promenade as you watch the sun go down to the stunning view of the famous blue dome churches and whitewashed buildings. You haven't seen a sunset unless you've seen an Oia sunset. After a magical evening, we catch our ride back to Fira Town, where we party for our last night together!

All good things must come to an end, and after 9 days it's time to say goodbye. It's checkout day. We'll miss you, just like you'll miss us. Your guide is on hand for any help with onward travel plans or if you're staying on in Greece longer and need some advice.