Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Athens, Greece                              
Arrive to Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” and transfer on your own to the hotel, which is conveniently located in the heart of city. Settle in your hotel. In the evening meet with your guide for a short walking tour of Athens and enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the old part of Athens, in Plaka, overlooking the Acropolis.
O/N Athens

Day 2 Athens-Mykonos, Greece                           
After breakfast, with an experienced professional guide you will visit the world famous Acropolis, a UNESCO WOLD HERITAGE SITE, adn the New Acropolis Museum (Please Note: The New Acropolis Museum is closed on Mondays). Early in the afternoon (between 14.00 and 16.00 o’clock), by high-speed boat we go to the island of Mykonos. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a walk in the picturesque town of this cosmopolitan Greek island.
O/N Mykonos

Day 3 Mykonos, Greece                               
After an early breakfast, we go to the port to catch the small boat to the historical Greek island of Delos.
The island of Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece.  Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Time will be spent on the island discovering its ancient ruins. Return to Mykonos and lunch.  In the evening enjoy a walk in the internationally acclaimed Mykonos town. Walk amongst its small winding streets and sugar – cube like buildings- the archetypal postcard image of the Cyclades.
(Please note that sometimes the crossing to the island of Delos may not be permitted due to weather conditions. In this case our guide will take you on either on a walk on the town of Mykonos or for a swim in one of the beautiful sandy beaches of the island.
Also Delos is closed on Mondays).
O/N Mykonos

Day 4 Naxos, Greece                                     
In the morning, transfer by ferry boat to Naxos  (via Paros Island), the biggest and most fertile island of the Cyclades. We settle to the hotel and transfer to our hike’s starting point. 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, Greece                                   
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. Rest of the day free.
O/N Naxos

Day 6 Santorini, Greece                                    
After breakfast, we take the high-speed boat to the fairest island of the Cyclades, Santorini.
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira  and naturally its very own active volcano. We arrive early in the afternoon, around 15.00 o’clock and settle to our hotel. Rest of the afternoon free to admire the breathtaking view of the volcano.
O/N Santorini

Day 7 Santorini, Greece                                  
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) Then we return back to Fira, either on foot or by bus. Rest of the day free to explore the island, either visit one of its famous wineries or the Greek archaeological site of Akrotiri.
O/N Santorini

Day 8 Santorini-Athens, Greece                          
Free day for swimming at the black beach of Perissa or optional excursion to then still active volcano!
Lunch and early in the afternoon transfer to the port of Santorini to catch the ferry back to Athens. Transfer to your hotel in Athens.
O/N Athens

Day 9 Day of Departure from Greece  
Transfer on your own to Athens International Airport

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