Sea kayaking in Greece, May 2011

Greece offers the world traveler so many sites to see. Being in Athens alone is a powerful, unbelievable experience - to be standing beneath the Acropolis, one of the oldest monuments of Western civilization feels exciting and humbling. But there are also places to satisfy the adventure traveler as well. And to us, we think there is nothing better than combining physical activity with historical exploration and, of course, delicious food.

The first time we offered a Greece trip, in 2007, we offered a sea kayaking trip. Not only was it a unique way to travel in Greece, it was a way to combine physical activity, the ease and tranquility of kayaking, exploring the geological features up close, camp on remote beaches, all while visiting small villages and eating in local tavernas in a part of Greece fewer tourists visit.

For the past 2 years we traded paddles for poles (trekking) and have offered hiking in the Cyclades - also a wonderful way and part of Greece to see! For 2011, we hope to offer both. The kayaking trip is back on the schedule because, basically we like it and want to promote kayaking in countries you probably wouldn't think of for paddling destinations.

But why is this trip for you? You love kayaking. You want to go to Greece. You want a trip where all the details are taken care of and you can truly relax. You want to experience more of Greek food than Gyros. You want an active vacation in a destination worth spending another week in seeing the historical sites.

Or how about - The color of water that is a deep blue like no other I have seen. Contrasting with the white cliffs and the green olive trees makes the sea even more magnificent. Swimming in warm seas that create spectacular buoyancy. Wind patterns that, for at least half the day, leave the seas really calm - which make for excellent paddling, swimming and snorkeling. Fresh fruit breaks. Stopping at small Greek fishing villages that are all the more special because we have gotten there by our own physical power. Visiting the Acropolis, the island of Ithaca (homeland of Odysseus) and Delphi. Not to mention the food - greek salad, souvlaki, fresh fish, skordalia, olives, wine, beer and Greek coffees - Opa!

Seriously - don't you want this to be your vacation? - deb