Greece Sea Turtle Conservation Holiday

7 days

Duration

Peloponnese

Location

Age

Discover, Learn & Support Wildlife Protection in the Peloponnese

Join us on a meaningful nature journey to southern Greece, where conservation, local culture and Mediterranean landscapes come together.

This educational wildlife experience offers the opportunity to learn about sea turtle protection alongside the local conservation organisation Tulipa Goulimyi. Through field activities, workshops and visits to wildlife facilities, participants discover the challenges faced by sea turtles and the importance of protecting coastal ecosystems.

From Athens to the wild landscapes of the Peloponnese, this journey combines hands-on learning, responsible travel and unforgettable encounters with Greek nature.

During this Sea turtle conservation holiday in the South of the Peloponnese peninsula, you protect nests and baby turtles, so that populations can thrive once again.

Highlights

Participate in a sea turtle conservation programme with Tulipa Goulimyi
Learn about sea turtle biology, nesting behaviour and coastal conservation
Join guided beach patrols during the nesting season
Visit a sea turtle rescue centre and learn about rehabilitation efforts
Discover local wildlife rescue initiatives
Explore the unique landscapes of southern Peloponnese
Experience Greek history, culture and nature beyond the usual paths

Check out the video by Deike Behringer during her stay “Saving Sea Turtles in Greece.”

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DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Athens, Greece
TOUR DURATION	7-days
PRICE	Contact us for updates on availability and prices
INCLUDES	Sea Turtle Rescue Tour in the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre of Archelon All sea turtle volunteering activities on the beaches Training & local support by staff of local NGO Tulipa Goulimyi All breakfasts, lunches and dinners 3 overnight stays in hotel in Athens BB 4 overnights in Limira Mare, Neapoli Voion All private transfers in and around Athens All private transfers in the Peloponnese by coach and driver “Invisible tour” by Shedia NGO, supporting homeless people in Athens Donation for local NGO Tulipa Goulimyi Local Tour leader for your holiday, traveling with the group at all times Licensed expert guide for the Acropolis tour/ Acropolis guided tour & tickets Tour operator liability insurance of Natural Greece & all handling in Greece, local assistance All taxes, VAT
EXCLUDES	Flights Individual health care insurance and civil liability insurance (participants need to arrange this) Drinks, snacks Personal expenses

Wildlife experiences always depend on nature itself. Sea turtle activity, weather conditions and fieldwork schedules can change depending on conservation priorities and environmental conditions.

Our goal is not only to observe wildlife, but to understand it, respect it and support the people working every day to protect it.

Day 1

Welcome to Greece! Arrival at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy your first evening in the Greek capital.

Day 2

Explore Athens through a different perspective.

Visit the city with the “Invisible Athens” social tour, led by trained local homeless guides, followed by a visit to Shedia Home. Later, discover the Acropolis with a licensed guide and its surroundings with a guided cultural walk.

Day 3

Visit a sea turtle rescue centre in Athens, operated by the largest NGO dedicated to sea turtles Archelon. Learn about rehabilitation efforts for injured turtles and everything that supports their work throughout Greece. Next up, begin your journey south.

Your group gets the transfer in a comfortable vehicle to the South-Peloponnese (364 km, 5 hours drive), Neapoli. The drive is over good roads and the scenery is beautiful. Halfway: it’s time for a break at the world-famous Corinth canal!

Your accommodation for the following week will be at Limira Mare, in Neapoli. A stunning location, right on the beach where you will be offering your services for the Caretta caretta or Loggerhead Sea Turtles.

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Day 4-6

Begin your conservation experience with Tulipa Goulimyi.

Learn about local wildlife, sea turtle conservation and wildlife first aid through an educational session with the local team. Take part in an interactive beach-based workshop and visit the wildlife hospital to discover how injured animals are cared for.

In the evening, join a guided beach patrol and learn how you will approach your work for the following days, learn about monitoring and protecting nesting areas.

That’s it! Time to Start sea turtle volunteering. Start early and experience the coastline during the most active hours for wildlife observation. Join the Tulipa Goulimyi team on conservation patrols, learning about nesting beaches and the work involved in protecting sea turtles.

Depending on the time of the year, activities include:

looking for adult turtle tracks,
locating nests, enclosing and marking them
relocating the threatened nests
locating baby turtle tracks,
dealing with any hatchlings that are still on the beach
shading of the nests to protect the hatchlings from disorientation
help baby turtles arrive at the sea
excavations of hatched nests to determine the hatching success

During your stay, you may also be needed for activities like:

beach cleanings
collection of reeds to construct the protection of the nest
maintenance activities for the equipment
raising awareness – inform beach users how to behave on the nesting beaches

However, there is plenty of time to chill, explore and relax. The actual volunteering will take roughly 4 hours a day. This means there is time to swim or snorkel in the Med or sunbathe Neapoli a small coastal town

Dinner is Greek, authentic, and delicious. vegan/vegetarian options are available.