G7 11 Days Greek Islands Hopping Tour
Greek island vacation visiting the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades: Mykonos, Paros and Santorini with excursions to Delos and Thirassia
Day 1: Athens
Welcome to Greece! Our driver will be waiting for you to greet you at the airport of Athens at your arrival. You will be driven to the hotel in Athens, the capital of Greece. Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments - a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the Modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm.
Rest of the day at leisure to check in and relax. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
Day 2: Athens / Mykonos ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens. Pick up for transfer to Piraeus port to catch the ferry to Mykonos Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 3: Mykonos ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Mykonos. Pick up to the port of Mykonos for embarking at the caique for Delos Organized tour. The birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and one of the most important monuments of Greece. This small island is a must-to-do while visiting Mykonos. Take the caique to the islet and enjoy the ride. Return to Mykonos for overnight.
Day 4: Mykonos ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Mykonos. Today the entire day is at leisure for you to explore the island at your own pace or relax at hotel. Overnight.
Day 5: Mykonos / Paros (or Naxos) ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Mykonos then pick up for transfer to Mykonos port to catch the ferry to island of Paros (or Naxos). Arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Paros (or Naxos).
Day 6: Paros (or Naxos) ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Paros (or Naxos). Today, the day is at leisure for you to explore the island at your own pace or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Paros (or Naxos).
Day 7: Paros (or Naxos) / Santorini ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Paros (or Naxos). Pick up for transfer to the port of Paros (or Naxos) to reach the ferry to Santorini the stuff of myth and legend, with world famous sunsets and breathtaking volcanic scenery. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Santorini.
Day 8: Santorini ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Santorini. Today you will have your organized full day tour to Volcano / Hot Springs / Thirassia & Sunset in Oia. Pick up from the designated pick up points and drive to Athinios port, in order to embark on the traditional boat (caique). The first stop is at the islet of Nea Kameni, which is the Volcano of Santorini. There, you will have the opportunity to climb to the crater of the still active, but dormant Volcano, Next stop is the small islet of Palea Kameni or Hot Springs, as it is better known, which was formed through the centuries by several volcanic eruptions. Short stop for swimming in the warm yellow-green waters, which are considered to have healing powers. Docking in Thirassia, the second largest island after Santorini in the Caldera. The island, located opposite of Santorini, is quiet and unaffected by the large numbers of tourist arriving every day. Finally, arrive at Ammoudi, from where you will take the stairs to OIA village (on foot or by donkeys). In Oia, you will explore the traditional settlement, wander in the narrow streets, admire the unique architecture, blending large Venetian houses and small cave homes, and of course watch the world famous sunset. After the sunset, return to hotel for overnight in Santorini.
Day 9: Santorini ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Santorini.
Today, you will have all day at leisure to explore Santorini. Walk the busy narrow streets of Fira, the center of Santorini and the picturesque Imerovigli overlooking the craggy red rock Skaros. Visit Pyrgos, the medieval jewel that dominates over the hill, offering the best panoramic view of the island. Discover every single settlement of the island by walking the narrow streets of cobblestone and admire the little white chapels, the cave white houses with the blue windows and the imposing mansions of the medieval wealthy families of the island. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 10: Santorini / Athens ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Santorini. Pick up for transfer to the port of Santorini to catch the ferry to Piraeus. Upon arrival, pick up for transfer to the hotel in Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Day 11: Athens ( B )
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Athens and check out.
Pick up from your hotel to the International Airport of Athens.