Geo routes

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Mission Statement

Geo Routes & Aegean Routes welcome you aboard to experience the “other side” of Greece

Geo Routes & Aegean Routes are experiential cultural expeditions, held under the auspices of the H.N.C for UNESCO, fostering to make the unexplored parts of Greece known, highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage and contributing to the development of the local society, through Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

Geo Routes & Aegean Routes expeditions are addressed to experienced voyagers from Greece and abroad seeking for life-time experiences; willing at becoming acquainted with the pure parts of the country; meeting the unique people who live there, having their senses active at Greece’s 5000 years of contribution to Civilization, Science and Democracy.

An exceptional group of scientists and professionals, monitor & enrich the Geo Routes expeditions’ content management in regard to their cultural, social, culinary & environmental character.

Target Groups

The Geo Routes & Aegean Routes refer to:

a) Individuals: SinglesCouplesFamilies

b) Groups: Academia (Universities and Colleges)Foundations, Associations, OrganizationsCorporations and BusinessesUnions, Social ClubsGreek Diaspora

c) Volunteers: Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility)Organizations, Foundations, NGOs


Pillar (A):

Unesco ‘Greece Heritage monuments’

‘Off the beaten track’ itineraries

Renewable Energy Sources

Live the experience


• Geo Routes expeditions currently include 11 from the 17 listed in Greece, Unesco’ World Heritage monuments

• Voyagers traveling in convoy with their own vehicles escorted by a Geo Routes head convoy car & crew (1 car per 8 vehicles). If participants require a rent-a-car, Geo Routes will make it available at extra cost.

• To make voyagers experiencing the “other side” of Greece, Geo programs are based upon ‘off the beaten track’ itineraries.

• Geo Routes can be available to tailor-made groups; adjusted to their special needs and requirements.

• Geo Routes provide each voyager with a road book, including maps of Greece's’ renewable energy sources.

Pan-Cretan FederationPillar Collaborating Organizations

Pillar (B):

Cultural Heritage


The journeys are focused in visiting the unexplored places and sites of Greece. By bringing the voyagers to meet the local society, a blend of cultural experience and exchange is resulted from the following:

• Local folklore & Customs

• Places’ contribution in sciences

• Arts & History

• The Culinary & Wine experience

• Places of religious interest

Pillar Collaborating Organizations

Live the experience

Pan-Cretan Federation

Pillar (C):

Active Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility


The “Active” Voyager:

During an expedition, Geo Voyagers are optionally assigned the “role” of recording the needs of the local societies. By conveying those messages back to Geo Routes, following an evaluation, we try to satisfy them, in collaboration with organizations and companies.

Organizations & Companies:

At Geo Routes the contribution towards the Society, Environment or Culture is of major priority. A team of experts & volunteers have available specific Corporate Responsibility Programs for Companies and Organizations seeking to the development and sustainability of the places en-route the expeditions.

Pillar Collaborating Organizations

Live the experience

Geo CSR Excellence by Unesco

CSR Excellence refers to the honorary distinction of the organizations or companies which during the previous 12 months have excelled in sensitivity and action they have taken in Greece, in one or more of the following fields:

• Social Responsibility

• Cultural Responsibility

• Environmental Protection

Evaluation process undergo the criteria of an independent scientific advisory team, in collaboration with the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO.

The honorary distinction is awarded by the President of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO during the Geo Festival, an annual* event that will demonstrate the previous year’s ‘moments to remember’.

*As from the 2nd semester 2013


The following 10 «keys» indicate the main content of our expeditions.

The Geo Routes Keys

Trekking Trails

Flora & Fauna(Forest and Ocean Life)

Renewable Energy Sources

Land Routes(4x4 – Motor biking – Cycling)

Sea Routes(Motor yachting - Sailing)

Cultural Heritage

History - Archaeology

Marine Archaeology & Aquatic Biology

GastronomyAgricultural Tourism

Places of Religious Interest


Voyagers Club

Participants in Geo Routes or Aegean Routes expeditions are automatically becoming members at the Voyagers Club family.

Voyagers Club provides information about the expeditions, the CSR programs, organizes events for its members, as well as it participates in cultural or social activities.

The Voyagers Club offers its members an 1-year free personal card (offer non valid for less than 2 day expeditions)

During the period of validity, the cardholder is directly provided of the privileges, discounts and offers to the collaborating companies, as those listed in Geo Routes/Voyagers Club website.


Geo Routes : Athens half-day programs

The Miracle of Parthenon: Parthenon, Plaka & Acropolis

Τhe 6th Labor of Hercules: the mountainous part of the Corinthian land

Τhe Delphic Oracle: Mt.Parnassus, Delphi, Thermopylae

Galatians’ Invasion: Karpenisi, Panta Vrechi, Megalo Chorio, Kokalia, Mousounitsa, Gravia

The Olympic Heritage: Kalavrita, Ancient Olympia, Foloi forest, Katakolo, Andritsaina, Epik.Apollo temple

The Spartan Legacy: Monemvasia, Kosmas, Gythio, Vathia, Tainaro, Itylo, Mystras

The Highlands of Greece: Grevena, Aristi, Molyvdoskepasti, Aetomilitsa, Kastoria, Prespes, Nymfeo,

Alexander’s Warriors: Kavala, Philippi, Drama, Xanthi, Pomak villages, Thermes, Komotini, Alexandroupoli

Geo Routes : Mainland multi-day programs

In the footsteps of Socrates: Historic Centre of Athens, Ancient Agora

Achilles’ Origins: Aegina Island

Aegean Routes : Athens one-day programs

Routes Synopsis


Routes Synopsis

Aegean Routes : Islands multi-day programs

Deep Blue: Amorgos Island

The Kingdom of Minoa: Heraklion, Lasithi Plateau, Elounda, Ag.Nikolaos, Faistos, Knossos, Archanes

“All the world’s a stage”: Syros Island

The Hidden Wild Crete: Chanea, Omalos, Argyroupoli, Zoniana, Eleftherna, Arkadi, Rethymnon


Theme programs for groups only (effective 2013)

A journey to Greek literature (Homer, Seferis, Elytis): Chios Island, Izmir, Mytilene Island

The Orthodox Byzantium Era: Athens, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Mt.Athos, Istanbul

In the footsteps of Alexander the Great: from Greece to India (tracing the Alexander's routes)

Balkan Routes: Montenegro, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria


Geo Routes benefits (Individual Voyagers)

Journey wise related:

• Experiential impact: multi-themed programs, local society interaction, active role and participation

• Discovery: off the beaten paths itineraries, unexplored destinations

• Sense of freedom: convoy based programs by privet owned vehicles

• Care & Safety: Geo Routes head convoy car crew (route manager & tour director)

• Human Relations: small parties of 18 people avge. Feelings upon meet & greet from local people

Geo Routes related:

• Voyagers Club: members’ happenings & networking events

• Voyagers Card: privileges, discounts & offers to the collaborating with Geo Routes companies

Social & Voluntarism related:

• Journey Enroute: recording of the needs of the local societies, “moments to remember” (Geo-Festival)

• Local Development: low & middle season based programs

• The day after a journey: liaise with Geo Routes and try to satisfy local needs in coop with Companies

Customers & Personnel & Society related:

• Customers: innovative way for promotion, corporate responsibility, public relations

• Personnel: upscale incentive plan, personalized treatment

• Society: employment, local development

Corporate Identity:

• Upon expeditions: corporate signs & logos on the go (head convoy vehicle, road books, articles, social media)

• Expeditions development: new expeditions, on inspections corporate signs & logos on the go (convoy vehicle, articles, press, social media), video trailers

• Voyagers Club: corporate logo & products, a direct connection with Geo community

Corporate Social Responsibility:

• Customized CSR: development & implementation of specific programs seeking to the development and sustainability of the places en-route the expeditions. Branding on the go (vehicles, articles, press, social media)

• The day after: Monitored and processed actions to social contribution


Geo Routes benefits (Corporate Sponsorships)


Journey wise related:

• Expeditions a la carte: adjusted to the flag theme, dates of travel, means of transportation, group size

• Discovery: off the beaten paths itineraries, unexplored destinations

• Care & Safety: Geo Routes crew (route manager & tour director)

• Pricing level: according to the budget and the level of services desired

Geo Routes related:

• Voyagers Club: members’ happenings & networking events,

• Voyagers Card: privileges, discounts & offers to the collaborating with Geo Routes companies

Social & Voluntarism related:

• Journey Enroute: recording of the needs of the local societies, ‘moments to remember’ (Geo-Festival)

• The day after a journey: liaise with Geo Routes and try to satisfy local needs in coop with Companies

Geo Routes benefits (Groups)

Under the Auspices

With the Support

Communication Sponsors

Voyagers Club Contributors

Pan-Cretan Federation

Strategic Partners

Auspices | Support| Sponsors | Contributors


Megara|Ag. Stefanos| Seirios

Meetings – Incentives – Events – Product Launch

Facts & Figures :

- 9 consecutive, productive & creative years- 55 international corporate clients- 920 projects (December 2011)- 53.000 participants- 0% claim reports- Client satisfaction evaluations: 96% “excellent”- ISO9001/2000 quality assurance certification

• Society of Incentives Travel Executives / Chicago US (SITE)

• Meeting Professionals International / Dallas US (MPI)

• Confederation Europeene de Cadres / Belgium (CEC)

• Association of Chief Executive Officers / Athens GR (ACEO)

• Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises / Athens GR (SETE)

• Hellenic Indian Chamber of Commerce (HIC)

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