About this trip
Nine days moving through Athens and three Cyclades islands - Paros, Naxos and Santorini - with two nights in each place, so you get a proper feel for a spot before moving on.
Days are largely yours to fill, with a handful of organised tours built in: a full day exploring Santorini, a cruise over to Antiparos, and a full day around Naxos. The rest of the time is for beaches, wandering villages and finding your own dinner spot.
Ferries and transfers between islands are arranged for you, so the logistics of island hopping are taken care of while you focus on the actual holiday.
What you'll do
- Full-day guided tour of Santorini
- Cruise to Antiparos
- Full-day tour of Naxos
- Free time on the beaches of Paros
- Explore Athens before heading to the islands
- Island-hop by ferry between Paros, Naxos and Santorini
- Easy-paced trip with plenty of unstructured time alongside the included tours
- You change islands every two nights, so it suits people happy to keep moving rather than settle in one place
- Breakfast is included daily but other meals are on you
Worth it if you want seamless island logistics and excellent breakfasts without planning headaches. Think twice if you need Santorini accommodation near the action or prefer flying home on your last day.
- Transfers, pickups, and ferry logistics consistently handled flawlessly; drivers and reps met you everywhere with tickets.
- Breakfasts genuinely impressive across all hotels; hotel locations excellent in Athens, Paros, and Naxos specifically.
- Santorini hotel placement in Kamari Beach felt distant from main sights; final day consumed entirely by ferry waits.
- Renting a car for independent island exploration (mountain villages, hiking) highly recommended by multiple travellers.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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