8 Days | From ancient Athens, embark on a colourful Greek Islands tour
Embark on a tour through the Aegean Sea, taking local ferries around the Cyclades Islands. Indulge in a little island hopping and take the time to uncover remote ruins, gorgeous beaches and outstanding scenery. Travel from the ancient capital of Athens all the way to the spectacular natural wonders on the island of Santorini on this wonderful Greek adventure.
Trip overview
- Start
- Athens, Greece
- Finish
- Santorini, Greece
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Greece
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZMSE
- Let the rest of the world melt away as you swim and snorkel in the warm waters of the Aegean Sea.
- Wander through the charming villages of Syros. When night falls, indulge in delicious seafood dinners in traditional tavernas as Rembetika music floats around you.
- With its boutique culture, gorgeous beaches and thumping nightlife, the chic isle of Mykonos invites you to embrace your hedonistic side.
- The sight of a Santorini sunset can turn even the most hardened of souls into a romantic. Walk along the volcanic rim of the island from Thira to Oia, passing through white villages that cling to plunging cliffs.
- The main means of transportation on this trip is by public ferry. These ferries are large car ferries that transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. In most cases there are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
- We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between ports and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, up and down steep inclines and across cobblestones.
- The Greek Islands are very hilly and mountainous, which means lots and lots of steps. The cobblestone streets also become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Greece's topography very demanding.
- Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
- If you have more time to explore Greece you may want to check out our trip ‘Best of Greece’ (trip code ZMSAC). This trip explores the mainland of Greece in addition to the Cycladic Islands.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
Hotel (7 nights)
- Syros - Loukoumia Workshop Visit
- Syros - Ano Syros Walk
- Syros - Sunset Dinner
- Delos - Day Trip to the Island of Delos
- Delos - Archaeological Site
- Santorini - Caldera Rim Hike to Oia
- Athens - Acropolis Pass for 5 Sites - EUR30
- Athens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR12
- Athens - Day trip to the Saronic Islands - EUR140
- Athens - Day Trip to Delphi - EUR60
- Athens - Lycabettus Hill - Free
- Athens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
- Athens - Twilight Athens Urban Adventure - EUR99
- Athens - Acropolis Museum - EUR15
- Athens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
- Syros - Archaeological Sites & Ruins - EUR5
- Syros - Industrial Museum of Syros - EUR2
- Syros - Historical tour of Ermoupolis Textile Heritage Museum - EUR20
- Mykonos - Aegean Maritime Museum - EUR4
- Mykonos - House of Lena - EUR2
- Mykonos - Trip to Village of Ano Mera (by public bus) - EUR4
- Mykonos - Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR4
- Mykonos - Super Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR10
- Myconos - Cooking Class in Myconian house & farm - EUR150
- Santorini - Museum of Prehistoric Thira - EUR6
- Santorini - Volcano & Hot Springs Half Day Trip (by boat) - EUR25
- Santorini - Beer tasting at local brewery - EUR25
- Santorini - Wine museum and wine tasting from - EUR25
- Santorini - Archelogical site of Akrotiri - EUR12
- Santorini - Sunset Cruise & Dinner - EUR90
- Santorini - Semi Private Sunset Catamaran cruise & Dinner - EUR160
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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