Barry Cullimore leads a special tour…
Geological highlights of the Greek Islands
Educators, students, lifelong learners and others
12-21 July 2025
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN – see link below!
This 10-day (9-night) tour starts in Crete and takes in the geological wonders of Crete, Santorini, and Milos. We visit calderas, Sitia Geopark walk the famous Imbros Gorge. And we explore some of the famous archeological sites along the way.
Our trip plan is:
Saturday 12th July
Meet at a hotel in Crete. We will share a meal together and get an overview of our trip plan.
Sunday 13th July
We will visit the Knossos archaeological site in the morning and then the Zeus Cave / Lasithi Plateau windmills in the afternoon.
Overnight on Crete
Monday 14th July
We will walk the famous Imbros Gorge. This is an 8km walk with a 600 m change in elevation. It has a lot of shade on a walking path. We will examine the geology on our slow amble through the gorge.
Overnight on Crete
Tuesday 15th July
In the morning we will catch a high-speed ferry to Santorini
We will do a walking tour along the crater rim from Fira to Oia – maybe a short excursion to see Skaros Rock and catch a bus back.
Overnight on Santorini
Wednesday 16th July
In the morning we will take a boat trip to Nea Kameni island and a walking tour to see Santorini Volcano. In the afternoon you will have some free time to explore Fira, the possibility of visiting the museum or even the archaeological site of Akrotiri.
Overnight on Santorini
Thursday 17th July
In the morning we will take a high-speed ferry from Santorini to Milos.
In the afternoon we will take a trip to Sarakiniko rocks and beach.
Overnight on Milos
Friday 18th July
Boat tour around Milos to see the various coastal geological features.
Overnight on Milos
Saturday 19th July
Today we take a Ferry to Athens
We will then bus into central Athens.
Afternoon is free to explore Athens.
Overnight in Athens
Sunday 20th July
Today we will take a walking tour of the Acropolis area with a local guide followed by time to walk the streets of the city.
Overnight in Athens
Monday 21 July
Flights out of Athens
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COST $US 3,895 (not including flight to/from Greece).
GEOetc Members receive a $100 discount.
Refund & Insurance policy – Greek Islands 2025 Trip
Trip payment (including deposit) is fully refundable minus a US$25 administration fee up till COB on January 1, 2025. Full payment is due before January 30, 2025. There are no refunds after January 30, 2025. All participants must provide evidence for health & travel insurance for the trip period when full payment is made.