Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens to Zakynthos
Your hotel pick up gets you to the bus station, where you'll catch a bus heading down to the port. From there, a ferry takes you across the water to Zakynthos island. Once you arrive, another transfer brings you to your hotel for the evening.
- Day 2
Zakynthos
You're on a full-day cruise circling Zakynthos island today. The boat stops at Navagio beach with its famous shipwreck and the Blue Caves along the coast. Swimming happens throughout the day, and you'll get plenty of time taking in the views from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach
- Visit to Blue Caves
- Cruise along the northwestern coast of Zakynthos
- Swimming stops throughout the day
Optional Activities
- Lunch (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) Blue Caves - Day 3
Zakynthos to Athens
After heading to Zakynthos port, you board the ferry back toward Athens. The journey takes most of the day, and you'll arrive at your Athens hotel around midnight. A transfer picks you up from the port and handles the ride into the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Athens to Paros
An early 6am transfer gets you to Piraeus port for the ferry to Paros island. Travel time is several hours on the water, then once you dock, a transfer takes you to your hotel on Paros for settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Paros
You'll walk through Parikia town and see the Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani before taking a ferry over to Antiparos. Back on Paros, the day includes stops through traditional villages like Alyki, Drios, and Piso Livadi, then Lefkes before finishing in Naousa on the northern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Parikia town (Hora)
- Visit to Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani
- Ferry to Antiparos Island
- Visit to Alyki village
- Visit to Drios village
- Break in Piso Livadi
- Visit to Lefkes village
- Visit to Naousa village
- Round trip regular ferry tickets to Antiparos Island
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Piso Livadi (optional basis)
- Swimming in Piso Livadi
Landmarks/POIs Parikia (Hora) Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani Antiparos Island Alyki Drios Piso Livadi Lefkes Naousa - Day 6
Paros to Naxos
The morning and early afternoon are yours to spend however you like. Beach options include Chrissi Akti, Pounda, Kolympithres, or Santa Maria if you want to relax by the water. Later in the afternoon, you transfer to Paros port for the ferry to Naxos, arriving at your hotel with the rest of the day open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day in Paros with beach access
Optional Activities
- Beach visits (Chrissi Akti, Pounda, Kolympithres, Santa Maria)
Landmarks/POIs Chrissi Akti Beach Pounda Beach Kolympithres Beach Santa Maria Beach - Day 7
Naxos
A full-day tour takes you through Naxos starting with Demeter's temple and the archaeological museum. From there you'll visit pottery workshops in Damalas, then head to Chalki with its neoclassical architecture and citron distillery. The day continues through Panagia Drossiani church, the marble village of Apiranthos, and up to Apollonas in the north. The route back includes the impressive Kouros statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Demeter's Temple (5th century BC)
- Visit to Archaeological Museum at Demeter's Temple site
- Visit to Damalas village with pottery workshop demonstration
- Visit to traditional olive press in Damalas
- Visit to Chalki village and traditional citron distillery/museum
- Visit to Panagia Drossiani Church
- Visit to Apiranthos village (marble village)
- Visit to Apollonas village
- Visit to Kouros statue (6th century BC)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Apollonas village
Landmarks/POIs Demeter's Temple Damalas Chalki Panagia Drossiani Church Apiranthos Apollonas village Kouros statue - Day 8
Naxos to Santorini
You have the day free to wander Naxos at your pace. The old Venetian Castle is worth checking out to see how Venetian architecture sits alongside Cycladic style. By afternoon, you head to Naxos port for the ferry to Santorini, then transfer to your hotel as evening comes on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day in Naxos with access to Venetian Castle area
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the old Venetian Castle
Landmarks/POIs Venetian Castle, Naxos - Day 9
Santorini
A full-day tour covers several sides of Santorini. You'll see the archaeological site at Akrotiri, climb up to the Monastery of Prophet Elias at the island's highest point, and walk through Megalohori with its whitewashed buildings. Later comes Perivolos black sandy beach, a stop at Venetsanos winery for caldera views, and finishing in Oia perched high on the cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Archaeological site of Akrotiri
- Visit to Monastery of Prophet Elias
- Visit to Megalohori village
- Visit to Perivolos beach
- Visit to Venetsanos winery with traditional wine-making experience
- Visit to Oia village
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Site of Akrotiri Monastery of Prophet Elias Megalohori Perivolos Beach Venetsanos Winery Oia - Day 10
Santorini to Athens
The day is yours to spend on Santorini however you want, whether that's taking in the views or spending time on the black sandy beaches. In the afternoon, you transfer to the port and board the ferry back to Piraeus in Athens, arriving around midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day to enjoy Santorini views and beaches
