Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Your representative meets you at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and takes you to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is completely yours to wander around Athens and get your bearings.
- Start point
- Πρόσβασης (Αφίξεις), 190 04 Spata-Loutsa, Greece (Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jason Inn, Dorian Inn, Crystal City, Pan Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Athens city highlights
- Day 2
Athens to Paros
You'll need an early start this morning with a 6am transfer to Piraeus port. From there, you board the ferry heading to Paros Island. Once you arrive, another transfer takes you straight to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Apollon Boutique or similar)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Piraeus to Paros
- Day 3
Paros
Paros is yours to explore however you'd like today. The beaches like Chrissi Akti, Pounda, Kolympithres, and Santa Maria are all options if you want sun and water. The village of Naousa has that half-submerged Venetian castle and plenty of nightlife if you're interested. For something quieter, the traditional settlements scattered around offer nice island views and local taverns where you can try island wines with regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Chrissi Akti beach
- Visit Pounda beach
- Visit Kolympithres beach
- Visit Santa Maria beach
- Visit Naousa village
- Visit Venetian castle in Naousa
- Explore traditional settlements
- Dine at local taverns and restaurants with Parian cuisine and local wine
Landmarks Naousa Venetian Castle, Naousa Chrissi Akti Beach Pounda Beach Kolympithres Beach Santa Maria Beach - Day 4
Paros to Naxos
You have free time on Paros until your transfer to the port later. Then you'll catch the ferry over to Naxos Island. After you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel where you can settle in and look around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Apollon Boutique or similar)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Paros to Naxos
Optional Activities
- Additional activities in Paros during free time
- Day 5
Naxos
This is a free day on Naxos to do what appeals to you. The old Venetian Castle in the capital mixes Venetian mansions with Cycladic style architecture. Aperathos and Filoti are traditional villages with stone houses and old churches if you want to see those. The beaches at Plaka or Agios Prokopios have long stretches of sand where you can relax. Local taverns serve food made with fresh island ingredients, so dining here is worth your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xenia, Grotta or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore old Venetian Castle in Naxos capital
- Visit traditional settlement of Aperathos
- Visit traditional settlement of Filoti
- Visit historic churches dating to Early Christian Period
- Beach day at Plaka beach
- Beach day at Agios Prokopios beach
- Dine at local taverns and restaurants with locally sourced cuisine
Landmarks Venetian Castle, Naxos Aperathos Filoti Plaka Beach Agios Prokopios Beach - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
You have free time on Naxos before your port transfer later in the day. Then you board the ferry to Santorini Island. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel where the rest of the evening is free to settle in and explore however you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Theoxenia, Pelican hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Naxos to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Additional activities in Naxos during free time
- Day 7
Santorini
Your 6-hour cruise leaves from Athinios port early. You'll sail to Nea Kameni volcano where you walk to the ridge with a guide learning about geology and the area's history (around 1.5 hours there). Next comes Palea Kameni Island where you soak in thermal hot springs with mineral-rich water that's known for health benefits. On the way to Thirasia Island you sail over underwater craters. Dinner happens on board, then you get sunset views near Oia village before heading back to port. Note that November through March replaces this with a private 4-hour land tour instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board including pork rolls, chicken rolls, rice, baked potatoes, Greek & green salads, tzatziki sauce (cucumber, yogurt, garlic), bread, seasonal fruit, and free consumption of local wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Theoxenia, Pelican hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Volcano cruise including pick-up and drop-off from hotel meeting point
- Guided walk to Santorini volcano ridge at Nea Kameni
- Visit to Palea Kameni thermal hot springs
- Sailing excursion with views of underwater craters and Thirasia Island
- Sunset viewing near Oia village
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee to walk on volcano (additional cost, not included)
Landmarks Nea Kameni Volcano Palea Kameni Agios Nicholaos Beach Thirasia Island Oia 
- Day 8
Santorini to Athens
A transfer takes you to the port for your ferry back to Piraeus and Athens. You'll arrive back at your hotel around 11:15pm after the ferry ride and transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jason Inn, Dorian Inn, Crystal City, Pan Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Santorini to Piraeus
Optional Activities
- Fast Ferry Upgrade available from April to October (4 hours faster)
- Domestic flight alternative available upon request with supplement
- Day 9
Athens
After breakfast at your hotel, the day is free for any last-minute exploring or shopping you want to do. Your transfer to the airport gets arranged 4 hours before your flight departs.
- End point
- Πρόσβασης (Αφίξεις), 190 04 Spata-Loutsa, Greece (Pickup from your hotel in Athens 4 hours before your departure to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens during free time
