About this trip
Eleven days moving through the Cyclades at your own pace, with the ferries, transfers and hotels sorted for you. You start and end in Athens, spending two nights each in Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and Santorini.
Most days are yours to fill as you like — wander the villages, find a beach, work out your own rhythm. The one fixed date is a half-day group tour in Santorini on day 9, which ends with dinner together.
It's a comfortable way to see several islands without organising the logistics yourself, while still keeping the days open.
What you'll do
- Island hop by ferry between Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and Santorini
- Two nights in each destination at 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
- Half-day group tour and dinner in Santorini on day 9
- Free days to explore villages and beaches at your own pace
- Start and finish in Athens
- Semi-guided — only one fixed group activity, the rest of the time is independent
- You change base every two nights, so it suits people who like to keep moving
- Good fit if you want company and logistics handled but prefer exploring solo or in your own group
Worth it if you want hassle-free island hopping with reliable logistics and flexible excursions. Think twice if you expect consistent on-ground island support—quality varies.
- Transfers and ferries consistently on time; hotels well-located and well-chosen across all islands.
- Optional excursions let you tailor the pace; boat trips included swimming and sightseeing stops.
- Island rep quality inconsistent: Mykonos and Santorini excellent; Paros and Naxos just handed out pamphlets.
- Pre-trip itinerary tweaks handled well; Athens orientation meeting provided clear expectations for the journey.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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