Tailor made tour of Athens, Rhodes & Patmos

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION
Reduced Air Travel:
This vacation is designed to minimize air travel. The transition from the port of Piraeus to the ports of the islands is planed by ferry and not by plane, eliminating the need for internal flights, thus reducing the tour's carbon footprint. During the whole tour our guests have the choice to taste vegetarian and vegan food options from the rich Greek cuisine that is full of such healthy dishes. The Dodecanese are famous for their Mediterranean cuisine, which is mainly based on the local fishes , the extra virgin olive oil, the vegetables and fruits of its fertile land.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
We have eco-friendly accommodations:
We ensure that almost all accommodations on this trip adhere to strict environmental policies, including water conservation through rainwater harvesting and waste management.
Rhodes, Patmos and Symi are famous for their Mediterranean cuisine, which is mainly based on the local fishes , the extra virgin olive oil, the vegetables and fruits of its fertile land. We promote local and seasonal food:
All suggested restaurants during the tour are specialized in seasonal and locally sourced food, cooking their recipes from raw materials from the local production of fishermen and horticultural farmers.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

A. Locally-Owned Accommodations:
Our philosophy is to help local communities. We work in this direction,by choosing accommodation which are run by local owners who are inhabitants of all areas we visit. Especially in this tour, because of its character, all small hotels and restaurants we suggest are run by local inhabitants. Some of them have renovated their own ancestral homes and have turned them into small hotels. We don't use international chains, because all visitors who would choose such a tour, love the physical environment and would like to stay in small villages, close to nature and meet simple people who work their land and produce their agricultural products.
B. Local Economic Opportunities:
We prioritize local economic growth by employing guides native to each region we visit. Our guides in all nature experiences we offer, rafting, hiking, sea kayaking, SUP and snorkeling, and e-biking included, are experts in the area's unique geology and biodiversity.
C. Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the famous municipal market of Kalamata, where we suggest visitors to taste and buy local cheese products, cured meats, olives, honey, olive oil and wine and a visit to the rich handmade crafts shopping center of Nafplio, where our guests are suggested to buy handmade crafts from the shop of Maria Gonidou, who designs unique collections of scarves and ties made with traditional techniques.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

A. Local Employment:
Almost all our partners are locals and are paid at least the minimum wage in Greece.
B. Diversity Strategy:
We maintain a diverse workforce and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
C. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY
All our tours are LGBTQ+ friendly. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our guests.