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Booking a trip with us is easy. Just browse our site, pick the trip you want and put your details into the registration form.
We specialise in group trips for young travellers, and we also run some individual trips to dream destinations. What we offer ranges from adventure travel and cultural experiences to relaxed escapes and much more. You will find the full list on the group trips page.
To confirm your trip you pay a deposit by the deadline we send you by email, and follow the registration procedure as Dream Route sets it out for you. That email gives you full instructions for both registration and payment.
Cancellation policies differ from trip to trip. Check the terms and conditions of the particular trip for the cancellation details. Changes to your booking may be possible, but they depend on availability and on our change policy. If anything is unclear, send us an email with your question.
At Dream Route we specialise in immersive travel experiences for adventurous, young-at-heart people. Our trips are for adults and are designed mainly with younger travellers in mind. Exceptions can be made by arrangement. This age range lets us put together activities and routes that match the interests and the energy of that group.
We recommend booking as early as you can, to secure your place. The destinations we choose are — as our name says — dream ones, and demand for them is high. Some trips fill up quickly, so it is best to plan ahead. Booking early also gives you more time to sort out whatever your trip requires, such as a visa, or to take advantage of a better price.
Absolutely. Many of our travellers come on their own. Our group trips are a wonderful chance to meet people who share your passion and to make new friends from all over Greece. You also will not have to pay for a single room, since we will suggest sharing a twin room with someone of the same sex.
Group sizes vary from trip to trip, but they are designed to keep the experience close and personal. We aim to keep our groups small, 15 to 25 people, so that a sense of companionship grows between travellers — one that stays with them for life.
Yes. Our philosophy is to give the Dream Route company unique experiences, and for that we want every one of our travellers to feel safe and secure. That is why we have tried to cover as much as we possibly can, holding both professional liability insurance as an agency and individual travel insurance for the members of our groups.
We send you a detailed clothing and equipment list for each trip, shortly before the departure date. In general you will need comfortable clothes, trainers, your own toiletries and any medication you take.
You will receive your tickets on the day of departure at the airport, as soon as the group has finished checking in.
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Payment methods
The total is paid in instalments. A deposit is required first, to hold your place, followed by two or three monthly instalments depending on the departure date. The balance is settled up to one month before the trip.
Payment is made by bank transfer. The registration email you receive includes links to the bank accounts we use.
Yes. There is a u0022No Flightu0022 package, which includes everything the trip provides apart from the air tickets, which the traveller arranges themselves. The price of the package is reduced accordingly. You will need to make sure your flight reaches the destination before the group's, or at a similar time, so that you can join them. Otherwise you will have to cover the cost of travelling from the airport to the meeting point with the tour leader and the group yourself.
The payment procedure stays the same. The only difference is the settlement date. For standard packages the balance is due up to one month before the trip. For u0022No Flightu0022 packages it is settled up to three months before, since we are not holding any air bookings for you.
Travel safety
Your safety is our priority and we take every reasonable step to make sure the travel we provide is as safe and as trouble-free as we are able to make it. First, we would like to stress that all our suppliers meet their own local and national safety standards as a minimum requirement for working with us. We also encourage our suppliers to maintain and to improve those standards wherever that is needed.
When you travel with Dream Route
We want you to build your own Dream Route, out of the relationships, the moments and the images that stay with you for good. With that in mind, we would remind you that when you travel you need to be more careful than you are at home. Part of the pleasure of travelling is experiencing a different way of life and a different culture, but it can also mean meeting standards of safety and hygiene other than the ones you are used to. So use your common sense and follow any safety advice the organisers give you. We will keep working with our suppliers to make sure your trip is safe and trouble-free, but we ask you to take care while you are travelling.
Some important safety advice
- We recommend looking up any specific health advice for the country you are travelling to, either through your own doctor or through this website: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
- Keep your passport safe, and carry a photocopy of it just in case
- Pay attention to and follow any flight safety information given by the cabin crew
- On long flights, drink plenty of water and do simple exercises, or move around the cabin from time to time
- In vehicles, always wear a seatbelt where one is fitted
- Stay seated on the coach at all times while the vehicle is moving
- Traffic in some countries runs on the opposite side of the road from the one you are used to, so make sure you look both ways before you cross. In some countries vehicles also do not stop automatically at pedestrian crossings
- To avoid an upset stomach, make sure food has been thoroughly cooked. Avoid any uncooked food apart from fruit and vegetables, and in countries where the water is not drinkable, drink only bottled water, having checked that the seal was intact when you bought it
- Avoid walking in poorly lit places, stay away from situations where you do not feel comfortable, and do not carry large amounts of cash
- Make sure you have proper protection for your skin type with a high-factor sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and if you see any sign of burning, cover up and get out of the sun straight away
- Make sure you have the right insurance for your trip, and that it covers any activity you intend to do
- When you take part in activities that we do not provide, make sure they carry liability insurance and have good safety standards (diving, for example)
Follow the instructions given by the trip's guide, leader, local representative or tour guide.