Cruising and walking: the 10-Day Tour to the Magnificent Greek Islands; an escorted 7-Day Walking Tour plus 2 Days Athens.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Athens Airport. Meeting at our hotel Philippos, located 5 min. walking distance from the Akropolis. Afternoon free. Overnight.
Day 2: After breakfast, morning at leisure to visit the Akropolis and the ancient agora. At 14:00 transfer to the port of Rafina -25 km. north of Athens- and leave by high-speed catamaran vessel for Mykonos. It's a 2 hrs trip. Transfer to the hotel, located in a quiet area at Tourlos Beach. 3 km outside the town of Mykonos. Optional visit of Chora - town of Mykonos- including the Church of Paraportiani, the Windmill cultural museum and the archaeological museum. Dinner at a seaside tavern in Little Venice area.
Day 3 : After breakfast, we take a morning trip by local boat to the island of Delos(30 min. ride) and spend 3 hrs visiting the ruins and monuments, once the most sacred and important sites in the Mediterranean. In the afternoon by small boat transfer to Panormou Bay, with its beautiful beach. Then start walking down all the way to Chora (town of Mykonos). Dinner. Overnight.
Day 4: After breakfast, transfer to the port of Mykonos Embark the high-speed vessel for Naxos. 45 min. ride. Arrive in Naxos - the biggest and most fertilem island of the Cyclades. We settle at a traditional hotel. In the afternoon walking through the old town of Naxos, including visit to the site of the Apollon temple, overlooking the harbour. In the afternoon visit to St. Anna beach, with its sandy beach - considered one of the best sands in the world! Dinner in a small fishing tavern and overnight.
Day 5: In the morning start a full day walking trip of Naxos. Transfer to the small village of Apirathnos. Visit the village and then proceed to ascent to the island's third highest village, Fanari, (883 m)-the highest mountain is Mt. Zas with its peak at 1004 m. On top is the church Fanariotissa. Binoculars are recommended to bring along ,to enjoy a better view. Ascending to the villages of Moni. Moni is built on a slope at the northernmost tip of Tragaia and enjoys a nice view over the village-dotted verdant plateau. Visit the small Byzantine church of Drossiani of the 6th century with unusual architecture. Drossiani keeps the village busy with visitors - each group upon arrival ring the church bell! Lunch in a small tavern. Walk on the path down into the olive grooves leading to Chalki. Transfer back to the town.
Day 6: After breakfast, board the high-speed ferry for Paros. A 15 min. ride. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Start an ecological and agricultural soft walk trip. Start from Parikia-the capital of Paros-walking along the coast and visit the Agricultural Union of Paros, where you will be guided thru the processing facilities of the main products of the island (oil, wine, dairy products). Visit the wine cellars and get a chance to taste varieties of local wine. View an interesting documentary about the islands history in general and about wine cultivation and wine production. Afterwards we head thru the countryside, an easy walk towards Kamares - Alkioni - which is the centre for the preservation of wild birds. The ecological team responsible for the centre will brief us of the previous works and achievements in curing and releasing wounded wild birds. Following we will be able to watch some of the protected species in areas accessible to the public. Proceed our walking experience towards the beach of Kolimpmithres, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Paros. Lunch and transfer back to the hotel.
Day 7: After breakfast transfer to Prodromos, where our trekking starts. We hike along the Byzantine path - mostly paved - to Lefkas, the medieval capital of Paros,which is the most picturesque and quaint village of the island, kept as an settlement in its traditional form. Abt 90 minutes hike. Before we start the mountain trail, we will stroll in this historical village wandering the narrow alleys with its bright white houses. Have a drink at the local square. Our path will bring us by old mountain farmsteads. Splendid view of the surrounding islands of Naxos, Iraklia, Ios. The end of trail will take us to the White Village, a small settlement of the south-eastern of Paros. A short rest and a refreshing swim at the sea. Transfer back to the hotel in Paros.
Optional: You may also opt for a 6 hrs trip by local fishing boat, a trip round the small island of Antiparos. During the trip you can visit places unknown to many tourist who visit Paros. On board the captain will prepare and serve a light lunch served with beer or local wine "souma". We visit Pantelonisia- a great place for swimming with clear blue waters. Our second stop is Faneromeni beach. After the lunch visit the cave of Mastichari and admire the beautiful landscape. The last stop is at Levadia-for swim and the return back to the hotel. Dinner at a tavern in Paros.
Day 8: After breakfast by ferry to Santorini. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the town. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 9: In the morning we shuttle to the ruins of the Minoan town of Akrotiri, discovered in the 1960s. Visit this famed archaeological site and return to town. Transfer to the port and by high-speed ferry back to Piraeus. Transfer to Hotel Philippos. Overnight.
Day 10: After breakfast, end of the tour.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price does not include:
- Personal expenses;
- Drinks;
- Meals not mentioned;
- Admission fees;
- Tips to tour leader.
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