Greece/Croatia 2026

Get ready, it’s about to begin. Here is the planned itinerary…

First stop, Athens: where we will explore a city full of ancient history. The Acropolis rises above the city. We will wander the streets where the biblical character Paul spread the good news of the gospel. We will stroll through neighborhoods like Plaka, Psyrri, Anafiotika, and even stay in Monastiraki. This is where we will explore narrow lanes, view neoclassical houses, and visit street markets. As we explore, I’ll smell the aroma coming from the outdoor cafes, see the street art, and just immerse ourselves in a new and exciting culture.

After our stay in Athens, we fly to the island of Naxos. Naxos is a mix of long sandy beaches, small mountain villages, and quiet farmland. We will spend our time exploring by bus and on foot as we make our way around this island adventure.

We leave Naxos and take a ferry ride to the famous island of Santorini. Santorini is known to be a dramatic, postcard-perfect island in Greece, famous for its whitewashed villages perched on volcanic cliffs and its deep blue caldera views.

We say goodbye to Greece and fly to Croatia. Our mode of transportation throughout Croatia is a rented van. Our first stay will be in a small coastal village called Cavtat. We will use this as a home base for a few days as we explore small villages and soak in the views and clear Adriatic water. Being right next door to Montenegro, a day trip is in order to visit this beautiful country and stop by the Bay of Kotor.

As we move up the Dalmatian coast, we will take a short detour and visit the town of Trebinje in the country with two names, Bosnia & Herzegovina, before finding our way to a beautiful beach town called Brela. Here we will find pine-backed pebble beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, and a dramatic setting beneath the Biokovo Mountains.

We continue our drive up the coast and head for the national parks filled with lush scenery and cascading waterfalls. The two national parks are Krka & Plitvice Lakes. After spending three days exploring the Croatian wilderness, we head for our final destination for our flight home, Zagreb. But not before stopping in one more country, Slovenia, and having lunch in the small village of Melina, Slovenia.

Well, there’s the itinerary. Stop back often to hear how our adventure works out.