Greece: Blue is not a color, it is a frontline.

The Mediterranean is not a swimming pool, it is a wounded organism. Together with Lollo Marittimo, we’ll dive beneath the surface of the Saronic Gulf—not in search of the perfect photo, but to understand how the heart of a sea beats when it is warming faster than any other. A slow journey for those who don’t just want to see Greece, but want to learn how to protect it.

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Between classical ruins and modern resistance. More than a trip, this is a field analysis between the cradle of civilization and the frontline of the climate crisis. From the urban density of Athens to the islands of the Saronic Gulf, we will explore the Mediterranean not as a postcard, but as a living organism struggling to breathe. Sailing and walking at 5 km/h, we will decode the past to understand the present, turning snorkeling and kayaking into tools for critical observation and active marine biology.

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We won't be spectators, but citizens of the sea: between seabed cleaning activities and encounters with those protecting sea turtles, we’ll discover a Greece that resists homogenization. And in authentic tavernas, between a pita and a toast with ouzo, we’ll support the real economy of those who resist - creating an experience where the pleasure of travel becomes a conscious act of care and responsibility.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• ‍Between myth and sea: Decoding the capital
  We explore Athens—from the Agora to the Olympic Stadium—reading the Acropolis through the lens of the climate crisis. We walk through the neighborhoods of Plaka and Psirri, symbols of resistance to gentrification, before sailing towards Aegina and the authentic face of the Aegean.
• Sea and biodiversity: Political action in blue
  Snorkeling and kayaking combined with citizen science activities. Visit to the Archelon Sea Turtle Rescue Center and active participation in beach and seabed cleaning. Marine biology becomes a tool for active citizenship.
• Flavors and encounters: The economy of resistanceSlow conviviality aboard a sailing boat and in local tavernas. We support the Greek real economy through food, meeting those who resist tourism homogenization to understand the balance between humans, the sea, and economic crises.
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TRIP PURPOSE

This journey stems from the desire to reconnect with the sea, with its millennia-old history, and with what it still teaches us today. In an era where oceans are suffocating with plastic and the Mediterranean is turning into an alien ecosystem, choosing to explore consciously is not a luxury - it is an act of care.

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We will go to Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, to listen to the stories the sea has told for centuries - but with a new awareness: observing the life that pulses beneath the surface means understanding how fragile it is. Together with Lollo, we will discover how marine biology and local gastronomy are political acts that intertwine pleasure and responsibility.
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This journey is an invitation to experience the sea not as a backdrop for our holidays, but as the protagonist of our future. Every dive is an act of discovery, every reflection a small gesture of change.

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This trip is for you if you are interested in:

• Being part of a community
• Engaging in real volunteering
• Nature and hiking

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What's included

• Accomodation (breakfast included)
• Tour & Activities: One activity with the Archelon Sea Turtle Rescue Center, one sailing excursion among the Saronic Islands and One activity with GHost Diving Greece‍
• Transportation: Round-trip ferry tickets from Athens to Aegina.‍
• Other: Full-time assistance from an ORMA coordinator throughout the trip.
• ‍Insurance: Medical and baggage insurance.

What's not included

• Food: All meals, but breakfast
• Accomodation: Any applicable tourist taxes are not included.
• Transporation: Flights to and from Athens and transfers to and from the airports.‍
• Other: Trip cancellation insurance.‍
• Anything not specified under "What's included".

Payment Terms

30% down payment at the time of booking and the remaining 70% due 30 days prior to departure.
If the booking is made within 30 days of departure, the full amount is due at checkout.
Bank transfers or credit cards can be used to make payments.