Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Your private driver will pick you up at Athens International Airport and take you straight to your hotel. From there, the day is yours to wander around and get a feel for the city on your own schedule. You might head to Syntagma Square, walk through the Plaka district, or just explore whatever catches your eye.
- Start point
- Πρόσβασης (Αφίξεις), 190 04 Spata-Loutsa, Greece (Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( The Stanley, Athenaeum hotels, Athens Avenue, The Golden Age, Athens Cypria or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Athens city highlights
- Day 2
Athens to Syros
A driver will collect you early at 06:00 AM for the trip to Piraeus port so you can catch your ferry to Syros. After boarding and sailing across the Aegean, you'll arrive on Syros and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and relax for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diogenis hotel or similar )
- Day 3
Syros
Today you'll explore Syros at your own pace. The main town of Ermoupoli has that distinctive layered architecture climbing up the hillside, and the blue-domed Agios Nikolaos Orthodox Church is hard to miss. Head over to the Roman Catholic quarter to see St George's cathedral, which sits high with views out to the sea. If you want to swim, there are several beaches around the island like Vari, Foinika, Yalissa, Kini, and Poseidonia, all with clear water for swimming.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diogenis hotel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore Ermoupoli capital
- Visit Agios Nikolaos Orthodox Church
- Visit St George's cathedral
- Visit beaches: Vari, Foinika, Yalissa, Kini, Poseidonia
Landmarks Agios Nikolaos St George's Cathedral Vari Beach Foinika Beach Yalissa Beach Kini Beach Poseidonia Beach - Day 4
Syros to Naxos
You have a free morning and early afternoon on Syros before your transfer to the port. A driver will pick you up and get you to the ferry terminal in time to board for Naxos. Once you arrive, you'll head to your hotel and have the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Argo Boutique, Kouros Art, Kavuras Villlage, Alkyoni or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Syros (free day until ferry departure)
- Day 5
Naxos
Naxos is yours to check out today. The old Venetian Castle has that interesting mix of Venetian and Cycladic styles, and it's worth walking through the narrow streets. Further inland, the villages of Aperathos and Filoti have those traditional white stone houses and old churches from early Christian times. Later, head down to Plaka or Agios Prokopios beach for a swim, then grab dinner at one of the local taverns and try some regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Argo Boutique, Kouros Art, Kavuras Villlage, Alkyoni or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stroll in the old Venetian Castle
- Explore Aperathos settlement
- Explore Filoti settlement
- Visit churches in traditional settlements
- Beach time at Plaka Beach
- Beach time at Agios Prokopios Beach
- Dining at local taverns and restaurants
Landmarks Venetian Castle Aperathos Filoti Plaka Beach Agios Prokopios Beach - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
Your morning and early afternoon are free before heading to Naxos port. After your transfer, you'll board the ferry heading to Santorini. You'll arrive at your hotel on Santorini and have the rest of the evening to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zephyros Hotel, Kamari Beach, Kalisperis hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Naxos (free day until ferry departure)
- Day 7
Santorini Cruise
This is a full-day guided cruise departing from Athinios port. The boat takes you to Nea Kameni volcano first, where you'll walk to the ridge with a guide (about 1.5 hours total). Next, you'll head to Palea Kameni to soak in the thermal hot springs, which are loaded with sulfur and minerals and supposed to be therapeutic (roughly 30 minutes there). After that, the boat sails past some underwater craters and stops at Thirasia Island. Dinner happens on board, and then you'll head to Oia village to watch the sunset before the boat returns you to port.
- 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 ( El Greco Resort & Spa, Aegean Plaza, Santo Miramare or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided volcano walk at Nea Kameni
- Visit Palea Kameni hot springs
- Sailing excursion to Thirasia Island
- Sunset viewing at Oia village
- Dinner on board with Greek wines
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee to Volcano (5€ per person)
Landmarks Nea Kameni Palea Kameni Thirasia Island Oia - Day 8
Santorini to Athens
A semiprivate transfer will take you from your hotel to Santorini port for your ferry back to Piraeus. The sailing takes several hours, and you'll arrive in Athens around midnight. Your driver will meet you at the port and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( The Stanley, Athenaeum hotels, Athens Avenue, The Golden Age, Athens Cypria or similar)
- Day 9
Athens Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel, then the day is yours to do whatever you like. Before your flight, a private driver will pick you up four hours ahead of your departure time and take you to Athens International Airport.
- End point
- Πρόσβασης (Αφίξεις), 190 04 Spata-Loutsa, Greece (Pickup from your hotel in Athens and transfer to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Athens
