Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Start point
- Evripidou, Athina 105 53, Greece (Hotel Evripides, Hotel reception, 19:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Evripides)
Optional Activities
- Visit cafes in Psyrri district for traditional Greek cuisine
- Explore tavernas in Plaka area
- Dinner with tour group (optional, evening of Day 1)
Landmarks Psyrri District Plaka - Day 2
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Evripides)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Acropolis including Temple of Athena Nike and Parthenon Tower
- Walk through Plaka and Anafiotika district
- Visit to National Gardens
- Viewing of changing of the guard ceremony at Syntagma Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis Museum (entrance fee €5.00, combination ticket with Acropolis €30.00)
- Lunch in Plaka with traditional Greek fare (Tiropita, Kolokithopita, Spanakopita)
- Dinner at recommended restaurants in Athens (evening)
Landmarks Acropolis Temple of Athena Nike Parthenon Tower Plaka Anafiotika National Gardens Syntagma Square Hellenic Parliament Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Syros
Athens to Syros- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Francoise)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Syros (departing approximately 7:30am, approximately four-hour crossing)
- Coastal walk from Kini to Galissas (approximately 4.7 kilometres, approximately two hours, 100 metres ascent and descent)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kini village
- Public bus return from Kini to hotel
- Swimming at long beach near hotel
- Explore village of Galissas
Landmarks Piraeus Harbour Ermoupoli Harbour Kini Galissas - Day 4
Syros
Syros- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Francoise)
Optional Activities
- Morning coastal walk to Vari (approximately 4 kilometres, around 1.5 hours, includes swim and lunch at tavern)
- Public bus to Azolimnos and return
- Island bus tour
- Visit loukoumi factory
- Walk to Ano Syros with views of old castle gates and Capuchin Church
- Dinner with tour leader in Ermoupolis
Landmarks Galissas Azolimnos Vari Ano Syros Capuchin Church Ermoupolis - Day 5
Syros to Paros
Syros to Paros- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anezina Village Hotel)
Included Activities
- Coastal walk to Fonikas and Church of Agios Panteleimonas or Kokkina beach (approximately 3.5 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes each way)
- Ferry to Paros (departing approximately 9pm, approximately 1.5-hour crossing)
Optional Activities
- Relax in Galissas
- Free time to explore Ermoupoli
- Dinner in Ermoupoli
Landmarks Fonikas Church of Agios Panteleimonas Kokkina Beach Ermoupoli - Day 6
Paros
Paros- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anezina Village Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Half-day traditional caique boat cruise with swimming (weather permitting)
- Local bus to Naoussa
- Local bus to Parikia
- Visit Church of 100 Doors in Parikia
- Explore Byzantine site of Panagia Ekatontapyliani in Parikia
- Visit Venetian fortress in Parikia
- Visit 8th century BC waterfront cemetery in Parikia
- Visit Paros Archaeological Museum in Parikia
- Wine and jam tasting in Naoussa cafes
Landmarks Drios Naoussa Parikia Church of 100 Doors Panagia Ekatontapyliani Venetian Fortress Paros Archaeological Museum - Day 7
Paros
Paros- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anezina Village Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk along Byzantine road (easy walk, approximately two hours)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Piso Livadi
- Return walk to Drios
- Local bus return to Drios
- Relax on Golden Beach
- Cooking lesson at Hotel Anezina to learn traditional Greek cuisine
Landmarks Lefkes Piso Livadi Golden Beach Ekatontapiliani Church - Day 8
Paros to Naxos
Paros to Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mare Naxia)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Naxos Old Town including alleyways, courtyards, and kastro (Venetian castle)
Optional Activities
- Explore Parikia before ferry departure
- Lunch at local restaurant in Naxos
Landmarks Parikia Portara Naxos Kastro - Day 9
Naxos
Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mare Naxia)
Optional Activities
- Full-day boat trip to Delos and Mykonos (€50.00 + €12.00 entrance fee)
- Explore Delos UNESCO World Heritage Site including Temple of Apollo, Terrace of Lions, 3rd-century BC theatre, ancient town, and Mount Kynthos
- Explore Mykonos including winding streets, boutique shops, and 16th-century windmills
- Independent exploration of Naxos
Landmarks Delos Temple of Apollo Terrace of Lions Mount Kynthos Mykonos Mykonos Windmills - Day 10
Naxos
Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mare Naxia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bazeos Tower (17th-century Venetian monastery)
- Visit to Halki with approximately 30 Byzantine-era churches
- Walk from Kinidaros to Eggares (moderate walk, approximately three hours, approximately seven kilometres)
Optional Activities
- Morning coffee in Halki town square
- Lunch in Moni or Kinidaros
- Visit Olive Press Museum in Eggares
- Explore churches in Eggares
- Bus travel to Eggares to skip the walk
Landmarks Bazeos Tower Halki Moni Stavros Keramotis Kinidaros Eggares Olive Press Museum - Day 11
Naxos to Santorini
Naxos to Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Nikolas)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Aroma winery in Exogonia or another winery
- Evening in Fira
Landmarks Fira Aroma Winery - Day 12
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Nikolas)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to active volcano with climb to peak (approximately 30 minutes each way, steep in places)
- Swimming in warm springs
- Visit tiny island of Thirassia
- Lunch on Thirassia (optional)
- Hike through Thirassia vineyards and hillside village
- Visit Pre-historic Museum of Thira
- Visit ancient site of Akrotiri
- Hire local guide to explain Akrotiri remains and excavation process
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Thirassia Island Pre-historic Museum of Thira Akrotiri - Day 13
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Nikolas)
Included Activities
- Coastal walk from hotel to Fira to Oia (moderate walk, approximately 4 hours, approximately 10 kilometres)
Optional Activities
- Coffee at halfway point of walk
- Explore cave houses in Oia
- Explore captain houses in Oia
- Visit taverns and cafes in Oia
- Watch sunset from Fira or Oia
- Public bus from halfway point back to Fira
- Public bus to Oia for extended exploration
Landmarks Fira Oia Santorini Caldera - Day 14
Santorini
Santorini- End point
- Evripidou, Athina 105 53, Greece (Hotel Evripides, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
