Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Santorini (D)
Transfer on your own to your hotel in Fira Town. In the afternoon meet with your guide for a short walking tour and a welcome dinner!
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets, and its active volcano.
O/N Santorini
Day 2: Santorini Hiking (B,L)
After breakfast, we start our trek from the main town of Fira. The path starts from the cable car station. For the first 40 minutes, it’s a stone-path, which then turns into a footpath. We end up to the village of Oia, the most famous village for its sunset. (Approximate duration of trek, 3 hours). After lunch, we return back to Fira by bus. Rest of the day free to explore the island, either visit one of its famous wineries or the Prehistoric Museum in Fira
O/N Santorini
Day 3: Santorini – Naxos (B,L)
Free morning. Meet for lunch and around 15:30, we will take the boat to Naxos island, the biggest and most fertile island of the Cyclades. After settling in our hotel, we will go for a short walking Tour of Naxos Town
O/N Naxos
Day 4: Naxos Hiking (B,L)
Today’s hike starts from the remarkable and majestic Greek Kouros statues. Visit Kouros of Melanes, that lies under the pleasant shadows of trees, on the backyard of a Greek family, and then continue onwards to Kouros of Potamia. Then we will follow the path to the picturesque village Ano Potamia. After a short refreshing stop at the village’s spring, we will hike to Apano Kastro (Upper Castle). Built on a strategic position, provides panoramic view of Naxos town, port and the surrounding villages. Continue onwards via Tsikalario little village to Halki. In Halki village, will visit Valindras small distillery that produces Kitron (the local alcohol drink of Naxos).
O/N Naxos
Day 5: Naxos Hiking (B,L)
After breakfast, we go by taxis or bus to Ag. Marina, where our walk starts. We walk towards the highest peak of Mt. Zas (1004 meters altitude) and then we continue downhill on dirt road till the village of Filoti. Duration of trekking, approximately 4-5 hours and then descend from the asphalt road (not traffic) back to Filoti village, where we may rest and optionally enjoy a refreshment or a Greek coffee before catching our taxi-bus back to our hotel.
O/N Naxos
Day 6: Naxos – Paros Short Hike (B,D)
Today we will take the morning boat to Paros. Arrival at around 10:30 – 11:00 and transfer to hotel. Free time to swim or rest
In the afternoon enjoy one of the classical hikes on Paros, the so-called “Byzantine path”. It is a short but very pretty hike, starting from Lefkes village and ending in Prodromos. In Prodromos, sit in a traditional tavern for dinner.
O/N Paros
Day 7: Paros Hiking (B,L)
Today enjoy a hike from Lefkes to Alyki, an interesting hike in the inland of Paros. Hike past Agios Ioannis (St. John), Agios Georgios (St. George), Aneratza and Kamari and end up in Alyki. The best part of this path is that it ends in Alyki beach, where you can cool off swimming in the clear waters of the Aegean sea. (Approximate walking time without stops: 3,5 hours – usually about 4 – 4,5 hours with a couple of short stops)
O/N Paros
Day 8: Departure from Paros (B)
Departure on your own from Paros
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