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11 Day itinerary in Greece, Europe

Athens, Mykonos, Milos & Santorini

Discover some beautiful islands of Greece after exploring the capital Athens. Cruise around Mykonos and Delos and admire the impressive array of ancient ruins, visit some of the most famous beaches and the inland landscape. Transfer to Milos and visit its small village/port of Apollonia, before sail... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Athens

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Feel like a local in Santorini visiting non-touristy areas of the city on a bike tour

2

Experience a one day cruise around Mykonos and Delos

3

Sail along the coast and pass by the traditional fishing villages of Skinopi, Klima and Areti

4

Swim at the incredible bay of Galazia Nera in Poliegos

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival in Athens

Arrival at the thousand-year-old capital known all over the world and transfer to Athens. Badly named because of the pollution, since the Olympic Games of 2004, the city has been developed, the historic center with its pedestrian streets has regained its tranquillity and its charm all the more while walking near the ruins and the temples. The night in Athens is full of light and beauty, contrast between modernity and history in harmony, the regions of Plaka, Aghia Eirini and Psiri await you.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Transfer to Mykonos

Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel to get ready to experience Mykonos life (5-6 hour crossing.) Depending on the time of arrival, take a short bus tour or hire a car to get to the dozens of beaches on the island. The small central village of Ano hora and its small square has local tavernas not to be missed. In the evening, the party never ends in Mykonos, in the city, in the big clubs on the beaches, and throughout the year various famous events take place.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place One day cruise around Mykonos and Delos

You will be picked up by our shuttle to reach the boarding point. Our dedicated team will welcome you on board and show you around the spacious and elegant vessel. One of our cruise representatives will greet you and give you an overview of the cruise itinerary. Important safety information will follow on board. At 9:00 am, we raise the anchors in the direction of the islands Rhenia and Delos, in the center of the Cyclades and located a few kilometers southwest of Mykonos. After about 1 hour of navigation, we will arrive at the virgin island of Rhenia, separated from the sacred island of Delos by a small strait. Drop anchor in the idyllic bay surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters, enjoy a refreshing swim. Snorkeling equipment is available on board for free use at your convenience. A wonderfully spacious outdoor environment aboard our 112-foot-long sailboat ensures all of our guests never feel confined and soak up the sun on comfortable deck cushions. Sun shade trends are also available. Lunch is ready to the sound of the bell with a feast of traditional Greek flavors served with a Mediterranean-style buffet and a selection of complimentary wines, draft beers and soft drinks. After about 2 hours spent in the untouched islet of Rhenia, the next stop is the island of Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greek history for our licensed guided tour. We spend around 1.5 hours with our professional English-speaking guide and around 30 minutes of free time to explore the UNESCO-listed island of Delos, visit the museum, ascend Mount Kynthos (367 feet high) and admire the impressive array of ancient ruins. We are ready at 3:30 p.m. to return to Mykonos. Arrival is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. We will say goodbye to you Greek style with a goodbye to you Greek style with a goodbye toast and return home full of euphoria for having shared with you our Greece, whose fate is linked to the sea and sailing is the best way to experience it.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place The Port of Mykonos

A pearl on the Aegean Sea - blue sky, beautiful snow-covered houses, beautiful beaches everywhere. Starting the tour of the city and the island by walking through the small narrow alleys, we have lots of opportunities to take great photos in the early morning, quiet town. We receive information and orientation in the labyrinth of the old town, as well as impressions of the small port and the churches in the town. Of course, we will see the famous windmills and find Petros the Pelecan, the mascot of Mykonos. After that, we explore the island with a bus, visiting some of the most famous beaches and the inland landscape. We see fishermen and caique boats, small private chapels and houses built in the traditional Cycladic style. Our excursion continues to the fertile shallows of Komi where we pass through the agricultural areas of the island and stop to see the lemon trees before driving on the scenic route with stunning views of the sea and other islands until fishing village "Panormos". Here we have lunch in a traditional seaside taverna (lunch is not included in the price), which offers a very good variety of local dishes as well as excellent fresh fish from the charcoal. There is also the possibility of going swimming. In the second main village of Mykonos, Ano mera, idyllique place located 7 km from the city, where guests have enough free time to stroll through the traditional square and visit the monastery "Panagia Tourliani" built in the 16th century. The next stop is Kalafatis beach, where you will have time to relax and have a coffee or a refreshment (not included in the price), before returning to town and reaching a place with a fantastic view of the sea, town and neighboring islands.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Transfer to Milos

Take your transfer to Milos (3 hour crossing), not very well known in the world but with magnificent beaches and its small village/port of Apollonia brings out the picturesque charm thanks to its small white houses. Known for the statue "La Venus de Milos" at the Louvre, this Cycladic island in the west has magnificent beaches and plenty of therapeutic hot springs for swimming. Do not miss its small villages and the boat tours on private beaches.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 6

place Boat expedition

The meeting point is at Adamas Port, from where we will start at 10:00 am. Sailing along the coast, leaving behind us the bay of Milos, we will pass by the traditional fishing villages of Skinopi, Klima, Areti and Fourkovouni with the small colorful houses - called "Sirmata" - built by the sea. Then we will visit Arkoudes, a complex of lava rocks, gets its name from its characteristic shape, a bear. Opening the sails, we head to the impressive Cap Vani and our first stop for swimming, the natural bay of Kalogries, ideal for diving from the catamaran into its transparent waters. Follows the magnificent cave of Sikia, where we will enjoy the view, and you can see the characteristic hole in its roof as well as the entrance to the cave. Our next 2-hour stop for swimming will be the famous old pirate bay of Kleftiko with its many caves, white rocks and transparent waters! Our crew will guide you to the best caves for swimming and snorkelling. You will discover a marvel of colors and underwater rock formations. A well-deserved lunch will be served to you after your swim, prepared by our crew on board and full of incredible surprises ! Continuing our adventures, we will follow the majestic Gerakas beach and its hot spring and the colorful beach of Firlingos. Finally, we will pass by the abandoned sulfur mines and sail to our last swim: the incredible bay of Galazia Nera, in Poliegos! There, the geological formations have created the perfect setting for a lagoon, where the waters are more transparent and even bluer than anywhere else around Milos. Coming back on board, we will head to our disembarkation point in Pollonia, passing through the islands of Kimolos and Agios Eustathios and at around 8:00 p.m., a van will be waiting for you to bring you back to Adamas if you wish. The price includes the skipper, snacks, full lunch with traditional dishes according to your eating habits (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.), local house wines and drinks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 7

place Island visit

This is a semi-private excursion designed to include the best of Milos in a full day. This is an ideal option for visiting the island for a few days or if you are not renting a car. The first part of the tour is devoted to sightseeing, accompanied by an experienced escort, followed by a refreshing swim on one of the island's famous beaches. The places to visit are as follows: Cave of Papafragkas - Sarakiniko beach (30 minutes visit) -Plaka (visit to traditional alleys) -Catacombs, site where the Venus of Milos was found, ruins of the ancient city of Klima, ancient theater Village of Klima - Swim in Palaiochori or Provatas (2.5 hours stop for swimming and water sports) - The beach is organized with beach bars offering snacks and refreshments.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 8

place Transfer to Santorini

Departure from Milos to travel further south, to a legendary island without equal for its beauty, Santorini (3 hour crossing) With breathtaking views, this volcanic island, with its archaeological site which was raised under the lava, its small perch villages including Oia at the top of the mountainside, its paradisical sunsets, it is one of the destinations preferred for Honeymoon trips.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 9

place Santorini e-bike tour or QUAD

On this tour, we combine sightseeing with authentic Greek cuisine. We will tell you about Greek foods and traditions while eating and focus on the non-tourist areas of the city, which will give you the feeling of being a Santorini inhabitant. We start our gastronomic journey from Perivolos (black beach) and we head to the traditional village Emporio. There we can make a stop in the old town of Castelli (castle) and admire the beautiful narrow streets and houses. In order to continue our tour full of energy, we stop at the traditional village of Megalochori for a local coffee for a Greek coffee or juice. Although this is a food tour, we cannot fail to show you a small path where you can smell the sea and admire the wonder called Caldera. And then for a wine tasting in one of the oldest vineyards in Santorini (Venetsanos Winery), while we try some of the most famous and delicious dishes that you can find on the island like Tomatoballs, Ntolmadakia, Fava, pasta of tomato, salad from Santorini, Kritharompoukies, Kritsinia, Graviera cheese from Naxos and three wines, White, Red and Vinsanto. For our return trip we again follow a different route through the vineyards, and we cycle under the windmills of Emporio and Perivolos.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 10

place Boat tour on the bay of Santorini

The departure is from the old port of Ammoudi and a visit to the island of Thirassia. Next stop at Palea Kameni for a swim at the famous Hot Springs, we continue to sail to the volcano for snorkeling or swimming, Black Rock of the Indian, White Beach and Red Beach. As you cruise along the beautiful coastline, you will be charmed by the unique caldera and the spectacular colors of Santorini's famous sunset, before entering Vlihada harbor. At nightfall, a sumptuous dinner is served.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 11

place Airport Transfer

Last day in Santorini enjoy your last air inspired by memories, breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, the strength of the Caldera and the volcano on the isolated islet. Transfer to Santorini airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (2)
  • Snacks (3)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • The ferry boat crossings Piree-Mykonos, Mykonos-Milos, Milos-Santorini
  • Arrivals and departures transfers in Athens and on each island

Activities expand_less

  • Athens, ½ day old town tour and tasting
  • Mykonos, 1 day in a traditional boat or sailboat with meals and transfers
  • Milos, 1 day Catamaran or sailboat, island tour
  • Santorini, bike tour and tasting

Not Included expand_less

  • Optional tours
  • Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other Meals

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