Intrepid said it has incorporated MEET experiences within two of its new tours to lesser-visited regions of Croatia and Crete. And the company promises more to come across Europe and the Mediterranean over the next few months.
“These projects will bring visitors to areas away from the usual tourist trail, while protecting their cultural heritage and preserving their ecosystem,” said Zina Bencheikh, Intrepid Travel’s managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “These are genuinely authentic and unique experiences for our travellers and they demonstrate that tourism really can be a force for good.”
Intrepid said the partnership is part of its ongoing focus on rebuilding responsibly from the pandemic and helping travellers ensure their trip has a positive impact on local communities.
The first two trips to include MEET experiences are Intrepid’s five-day Croatia: Sibenikand the Kornati Islands tour and its seven-day Highlights of Crete. Both have departures beginning Aug. 14.
On the Croatia itinerary, activities developed with MEET include exploring Sibenik with a local; a day trip to the Kornati Islands, where travellers will hike and have lunch with a local family that produces olive oil; and a bicycle tour of the island of Murter.
In Crete, the itinerary includes a MEET ecotourism experience in Agios Ioannis, a village in the foothills of the White Mountains. Travelers will spend the night in a traditional guesthouse with a local family.
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