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8 Day itinerary in Greece, Europe

Athens, Paros & Santorini

Embark on an interesting tour of the center of Athens, its historic districts, the ruins and also the shops where you will taste Greek dishes before your transfer to Paros, one of the most typical Cycladic islands. Experience a kayak tour to the coves and semi-private beaches, and take part in a sma... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Athens

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Culture & Arts

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Experience kayaking through beautiful places with crystal clear waters, near the Parian coast

2

Sail for a full day on an exclusive itinerary around the small Cycladic island complex

3

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

4

Cruise along the beautiful coastline on a boat tour on the bay of Santorini

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Day

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 tranquility 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 Center of Athens tour and transfer to Paros

In the morning, your local guide will take you on a tour of the center of Athens, its historic districts, the ruins and also the shops where you will taste Greek dishes. The tour takes place between the districts of Plaka, Monastiraki and the central market. Free time for lunch and walk in Plaka under the Acropolis. Transfer in the afternoon to embark for Paros, one of the most typical Cycladic islands with its architecture with white houses like small cubes and blue windows. 5 hours crossing. Arrive in the evening in Paros and transfer to your hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Kayak Tour in Paros

Half-day dedicated to a kayak tour to the coves and semi-private beaches. Your local guide will take you through beautiful places with crystal clear waters, near the Parian coast. We stop for our first fruit snack and swim break, continue exploring sea caves, small coves and interesting rock formations to our final destination. There we enjoy a well-deserved lunch break that includes fresh local produce. During both stops, you'll have plenty of time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the surroundings where there are usually small deserted Cycladic chapels or cliffs. Once the lunch stop is over, we return to end an adventurous day spent in the open air (a total of 8 to 12 km round trip) (itinerary may change depending on the weather). Free afternoon to discover Paros, its small port of Pisso Livadi, Parikia its main lively port.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place Small catamaran cruise

Our sailing trip from Paros departs from Piso Livadi daily and takes you sailing for a full day on an exclusive itinerary around the small Cycladic island complex, weather permitting. Leaving Paros, we head to Irakleia Island, where a stop at a secluded cove will allow you to snorkel around a wrecked WWII plane. Schoinousa or Koufonissia are planned for our next stop, where after a swim in the turquoise waters, you will be served a lunch prepared by our crew. Later in the afternoon a short swimming stop off Naxos (southern coasts), where our last stop is. As an alternative route, when the winds make the crossing to Naxos difficult, we head west to the sheltered coasts of Antiparos and Despotiko, which are hidden gems around the Cyclades waiting to be explored. Our return is scheduled between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., because sometimes the weather dictates the speed and course. End of free day, a detour in the small port of Naoussa will remain in your memory, with its small alleys of alley, its bougainvilleas, and its taverns on the beaches, one of the prettiest ports of Paros.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Transfer to Santorini

Departure from Paros 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 6

place Santorini bike tour

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-touristy areas of the city, which will make you feel like a local in Santorini. 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 wineries 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, Tomato paste, Santorini salad, 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 7

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 8

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 (6)
  • Lunch (1)
  • Snacks (1)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

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

Activities expand_less

  • Athens, ½ day old town tour and tasting
  • Paros, Kayak tour ½ day
  • Paros, 1 day in Catamaran with meal on board
  • Santorini, ½ day e-bike tour and tasting
  • Santorini, ½ day Sailboat on the bay of Santorini at sunset with meal

Not Included expand_less

  • Personal Expenses
  • Other Meals
  • Flights

About Charles

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