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7-Day Greece Volunteering Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Athens
    30 minutes (20 km) from Athens International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Acropolis Museum and then head to the Acropolis itself. Spend the afternoon in Monastiraki and explore the shops and flea market. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Greek dinner in Plaka.

  2. Day 2: Crete
    3 hours by ferry from Pireaus port

    In the morning, volunteer at the Samaria Gorge National Park. In the afternoon, relax on the pink sand beach of Elafonisi. In the evening, dine in the quaint town of Chania.

  3. Day 3: Santorini
    2 hours by ferry from Crete

    Begin the morning with a visit to the Akrotiri archaeological site. Volunteer at the Santorini Animal Welfare Association in the afternoon. End the day with a stunning sunset view at Oia.

  4. Day 4: Mykonos
    2 hours by ferry from Santorini

    Volunteer at the Mykonos Animal Welfare in the morning. Spend the afternoon on the popular Paradise Beach. In the evening, party it up in the Mykonos town.

  5. Day 5: Samos
    2 hours by ferry from Mykonos

    Visit the Eupalinos Tunnel in the morning. Volunteer at the Samos Animal Refuge in the afternoon. In the evening, take a stroll in the charming Pythagoreio town.

  6. Day 6: Rhodes
    12 hours by ferry from Samos

    Volunteer at the Municipal Animal Shelter of Rhodes in the morning. Visit the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a drink in the Old Town of Rhodes.

  7. Day 7: Mytilene
    18 hours by ferry from Rhodes

    Volunteer at the Lesvos Animal Friends in the morning. Spend the rest of the day exploring the picturesque village of Molyvos. End the trip with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Recommendations

Consider taking day trips from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion. Maximise fun by taking a cooking class in Crete or a boat tour in Santorini. Don't forget to try traditional Greek foods like moussaka and spanakopita.

If you have extra time, consider visiting the ancient city of Delphi or the Meteora monasteries. These destinations are easily accessible from Athens.

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