Corfu & the Ionian Islands (island exploration combining walking, coastal scenery, Venetian cultural heritage, and ferry connections to the mainland)
Active Group Travel in Greece
Custom private active group tours in Greece for friend groups, private clubs, alumni associations, and any group that loves to explore the world on foot, by sea, and off the beaten path.
Active Group Tours in Greece
Greece reveals its best self to those willing to move through it. The Zagori region of Epirus is home to the Vikos Canyon — the deepest canyon in the world — crossed by ancient stone bridges and connected by cobblestone mountain paths. The rock formations of Meteora rise dramatically from the Thessalian plain, their monasteries reachable on foot through trails with sweeping views. Corfu blends Venetian heritage with coastal walks. Delphi sits at the foot of Mount Parnassus. And the Aegean offers some of the finest sailing waters in the world. Every active day in Greece comes with a remarkable backdrop, a great meal at the end of it, and the kind of shared experience that makes group travel genuinely memorable.
We design fully custom, fully managed active group tours in Greece for friend groups, private clubs, alumni associations, couples groups, and active communities of all kinds — from easy-to-moderate cultural hiking suitable for active adults, to multi-day trekking, sailing journeys, and multi-sport island adventures. Every detail is handled by our team so your group can focus entirely on the experience.
Zagori & Northern Greece (the Vikos Canyon — the deepest canyon in the world — expert-guided hiking through stone villages and ancient cobblestone mountain paths, the Pindus mountains, the city of Ioannina)
Meteora (hiking and monastery trails around the extraordinary rock formations, scenic walks above the Thessalian plain)
Mount Olympus (summiting Greece’s highest peak and mythological home of the gods, alpine hiking)
Delphi & Central Greece (walking the ancient site and surrounding mountain landscape, the Gulf of Corinth coastline, the port town of Galaxidi)
The Peloponnese (hiking the Mani Peninsula, walking the sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Ancient Olympia, coastal trails and seaside towns)
Crete (the Samaria Gorge, the E4 long-distance trail, mountain villages, sea kayaking)
Multi-island Sailing (private yacht or gulet itineraries combining sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and island hiking across the Aegean or Ionian)
What we typically include:
Our Active journeys are crafted entirely around your group’s tastes, pace, and interests. Each itinerary is bespoke, but most group trips include:
- Handpicked accommodations and thoughtfully selected meals
- Expert local guides and activity specialists
- Flights (always optional) & Private Transfers
- Scenic routes and immersive outdoor experiences
- Premium bikes or activity equipment (where applicable)
- Full support from your dedicated travel designer and trusted on-the-ground team
Sample Greece Group Active Itinerary
The following itinerary offers one example of what a private active group journey through Greece can look like. We’ve kept the details light, as every trip we design is fully bespoke — built around your group’s fitness level, travel dates, and the type of active experience you’re after. We design active group tours across all regions of Greece, from mountain hiking and canyon trekking to multi-island sailing and coastal adventures.
Undiscovered Paths of Greece: 10 Days of Hiking, History & Adventure
Day 1: Athens
Arrive in Athens and join a welcome dinner — a city that rewards the curious and the active in equal measure.
Day 2: Athens & on to Meteora
Morning sightseeing of the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and the Plaka district, then drive north through the Greek countryside to Kalambaka at the foot of the Meteora rocks.
Day 3: Meteora & on to Zagori
Morning visit to the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora — a UNESCO World Heritage site — before driving through beautiful mountain scenery to the Zagori region of Epirus, one of Greece’s most protected and spectacular natural landscapes.
Day 4: Zagori — Hike the Vikos Canyon
An expert-guided hike from Vradeto village (1,300m altitude) along the lower alpine zone to sweeping viewpoints over the Vikos Canyon, then down through the famous Scala Vradetou cobblestone path to the ancient stone bridges of Kokkoros and Plakidas. Local dinner in the evening.
Day 5: Zagori — Villages & the Voidomatis River
A guided trek through the Bistyries caves and to the Red Rock viewpoint, followed by the emerald Rogovos pools and the Spiliotissa Monastery on the banks of the crystal-clear Voidomatis River.
Day 6: Zagori to Corfu (via Ioannina)
Drive west through the lakeside city of Ioannina, with its island, history, and bazaars, then ferry across to Corfu for the evening.
Day 7: Corfu
A full day on this UNESCO Old Town island — Achilion Palace, Kanoni, Mouse Island, Mon Repos, and the elegant Liston promenade — with time to explore the town’s Venetian lanes at leisure.
Day 8: Corfu to Delphi
Ferry back to the mainland and drive south along the Gulf of Corinth, passing through the Venetian harbor town of Nafpaktos and the cobblestone port of Galaxidi, arriving at Delphi for the night.
Day 9: Delphi & on to Athens
Morning visit to Ancient Delphi — the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary and most famous oracle of the ancient world — and its exceptional museum, then drive south to Athens for a farewell dinner.
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast at leisure before transfer to Athens International Airport.
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Our family vacation to Greece, which included Athens, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos, was unforgettable!
The accommodations were lovely and centrally located to maximize our time at all of the hot spot destinations. Our private guides were very informative with all of the history and culture that Greece has to offer. Various transportation needs were met through planes, boats and private transfers which made travel effortless from one destination to the next. Thank you GHardy Tours for putting together a remarkable experience for the whole family to enjoy and providing memories to last a lifetime.
— Tammy and Jason /
Toronto, Ontario
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