Greece: Island Turtle Conservation

Students will stay in a highly rated hotel property with a pool, gardens, panoramic views, a restaurant, and a poolside eatery. The bedrooms have air conditioning and internet access. Rooms have private bathrooms with hot water and Western-style toilets. Accommodations will be split by gender.

Personal gifts, internet, phone calls, and snacks are not included. All other costs (accommodation, meals, in-country transportation, and activities) are included in the program price.

We recommend $150 per week to cover souvenirs and incidentals. We highly encourage students to change money to local currency prior to their departure date. Any money that needs to be changed back is best done in the airport on the return home.”

We want to encourage students to disconnect to fully immerse themselves and get the most out of their program. We also understand that connection to loved ones at home is important. We ask students to refrain from using their phones (except as a camera) during group activities. We find this helps students stay in the moment and build new friendships.

Parents will have access to our 24/7 emergency number and will also receive updates from our staff once your student is in country. We highly encourage you to talk with your child about communication expectations before they leave for their program.

Breakfast will be eaten at the hotel each morning. There will be a variety of item available such as bread, fruit and eggs.

Lunches and dinner will vary depending on whether the students are on a boat or on land. During the program, we’ll offer the chance to try some Greek specialties, such as Greek salads or skewed meat souvlaki. There will also be meal options that include local produce and locally caught fish.

Dietary Requirements/Food Allergies – We can easily accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other common dietary requirements on this program. Please make sure to include this in your medical form so that our staff can prepare and we recommend bringing along some of your own favorite snacks!

Rustic Pathways works with local community leaders and organizations to identify and prioritize the needs of each community. Please note that while we try our best to ensure we provide our advertised projects, some changes may occur due to the communities and project partners we work with.

Complete surveys to track sea turtles and sea turtle nests. Participate in beach cleanups to protect nesting grounds and monitor current nests. Learn about other important factors in the environment, including seagrass and the local marine life.

Flights – Our chaperoned flights depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Kefalonia International Airport (EFL). This program does not have any internal flights. The advertised dates for this program include travel time from the USA. 

Visa –There are no visa requirements in Greece for students traveling on United States passports. Students traveling with Rustic Pathways on passports not issued by the United States are responsible for determining their own visa requirements. Please check with the appropriate consulate or embassy.

Ensuring the safety of your teen as they travel with Rustic Pathways is a top priority. Please review our Health and Safety measures.

Our Travel Protection Plan helps protect our participants, their belongings, and their travel investment in those unforeseen circumstances that may arise during travel. Learn more about the plan offered through our partner.