Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel to check in. Once you're settled, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around the city on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit city highlights
- Day 2
Athens to Syros
Early start this morning with a 6am transfer to Piraeus port for your ferry to Syros. Once you arrive on the island, you'll be driven to your hotel and can settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Syros
You have the full day to explore Syros at your own pace. The main town of Ermoupoli has that distinctive amphitheatric layout with the blue-domed Agios Nikolaos church as a focal point. Head up to St George's Cathedral in the old medieval quarter, then check out the Vaporia neighborhood with its elegant architecture. The narrow streets of Ano Syros offer some good wandering, and later you can relax on one of the island's beaches if you want to go for a swim in the clear water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros
- Visit Agios Nikolaos Orthodox Church
- Visit St George's Cathedral
- Explore Town Hall
- Stroll through Vaporia district
- Explore Ano Syros settlement
- Swimming at Vari Beach
- Swimming at Foinikas Beach
- Swimming at Yalissas Beach
- Swimming at Kini Beach
- Swimming at Poseidonia Beach
Landmarks/POIs Agios Nikolaos Church St George's Cathedral Syros Town Hall Vaporia District Ano Syros - Day 4
Syros to Naxos
You've got the morning and afternoon free in Syros to do what you like. Later, you'll be transferred to the port for your ferry across to Naxos. After you arrive, you're driven to your hotel with the evening open to settle in and explore nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Naxos Island Tour
This is an 8-hour guided tour covering several spots around Naxos. You'll visit Demeter's ancient temple and its museum, then head to Damalas to see a pottery workshop and olive press. From there, stop by the citron distillery in Chalki before checking out the historic Panagia Drossiani church. The route takes you through the marble village of Apiranthos and continues north to Apollonas village where you'll see the impressive unfinished Kouros statue. The drive includes coastal views throughout, so it's a full but varied day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Demeter's Temple
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Demeter's Temple site
- Watch pottery demonstration at traditional workshop in Damalas
- Visit restored traditional olive press in Damalas
- Visit Chalki village
- Visit Chalki citron distillery
- Visit Panagia Drossiani Church
- Visit Apiranthos village
- Visit Apollonas village
- View Kouros statue
- Professional English-speaking guide for whole tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee at Demeter's Temple - 4€ per person
- Entrance fee at Chalki distillery - 2€ per person
- Lunch
- Gratuities for escort and driver
Landmarks/POIs Demeter's Temple Damalas Chalki Panagia Drossiani Apiranthos Apollonas Kouros Statue - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
You have a free day in Naxos to check out the old Venetian Castle in the main town, where you'll find Venetian mansions mixed in with traditional Cycladic houses. Later in the day, you'll be picked up and driven to Naxos port for the ferry to Santorini. You'll arrive at your hotel with the rest of the evening free to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Venetian Castle in Naxos capital
- Stroll through Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Venetian Castle - Day 7
Santorini Sailing Cruise
You'll set out early from Vlychada Marina for a full day on the water. The sailing cruise goes along Santorini's coast with stops at Red Beach and White Beach for swimming. You'll snorkel at Mesa Pigadia, pass by Indian Rock and the Venetian Lighthouse, sail around Aspronisi Island with views of the caldera, and swim in the natural hot springs near the volcano. A meal is included at a seaside location before heading back to the marina by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (On board including seafood, chicken fillet, salad, fruits)
Included Activities
- Sailing cruise from Vlychada Marina
- Visit Red Beach in Akrotiri
- Visit White Beach
- Snorkeling at Mesa Pigadia
- Sailing past Indian Rock
- Sailing past Venetian Lighthouse of Akrotiri
- Sailing around Aspronisi Island
- Visit volcano hot springs for natural spa experience
- Swimming in private bay
- Dinner on board including seafood, chicken fillet, salad, fruits
- Welcome drink on board
- Snorkeling gear
- Floating devices
- Towels
- Open bar with local white wine, beers, soft drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
Optional Activities
- Gratuities for driver
Landmarks/POIs Vlychada Marina Red Beach White Beach Indian Rock Venetian Lighthouse of Akrotiri Aspronisi Island Santorini Volcano - Day 8
Santorini to Athens
Today is yours to spend exploring Santorini however you like. The black sand beaches and views around the island are worth taking time to see. Later in the day, you'll head to the port for your ferry back to Piraeus, which gets you back to Athens around midnight. From there, you're transferred to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini beaches
- Enjoy unique views of the island
- Day 9
Athens Departure
Have breakfast at the hotel, then your day is free until it's time to leave. You'll be picked up 4 hours before your flight departure and taken to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
