Highlights of the Greek Islands
8 days, Athens to Santorini
Itinerary
Day 1Athens
Arrive in Athens at any time. Meet your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting in the evening and opt to go for dinner as a group.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Parnon Hotel Athens (or similar)
Day 2Athens/Tínos
Take a ferry ride from Athens to the island of Tinos. Once the group arrives take advantage of a full free day on the island to roam as you please. Tinos has great food, wild beauty, and even better surfing and hiking, so you won’t want to waste any time. Climb up the hillsides for magnificent views of the deep blue waters and pristine beaches.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Free Time
Explore the island of Tinos on this full free day. Go hiking, swim in the calm waters off the beaches, find a tavern and try some delicious greek dishes, or try some surfing.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Beach Time
Explore the beautiful beaches of Tinos - there's no shortage of them across the island! Sparkling blue waters, pristine sandy beaches, and sunny weather make "beach hopping" an activity you can't miss, whether you opt to relax on the beach or spend an active day by the sea.
Surfing in Tinos
Get ready to ride the waves. Rent a board and hang ten as you surf off the coast of the island of Tinos.
Hiking Tinos
Stretch your legs and explore the picturesque island of Tinos on foot. Your CEO will be happy to help with planning a hike!
Accommodation
Favie Suzanne Hotel Tinos (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Day trip to Mykonos
Island hop over to gorgeous Mykonos today. Spend time enjoying this popular island, visit the windmills, and maybe treat yourself to a cocktail overlooking the ocean. Travel back to Tinos in the evening by ferry.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Mykonos Island Excursion
Explore the island of Mykonos, Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island. Named for the grandson of the Greek God Apollo, Mykonos’ vibe is uniquely glam yet simple and has something for everyone. A vivid nightlife, beautiful beaches and historical sites draw in all kinds of travellers including celebrities, families, and students. Visit the local windmills and maybe enjoy a cocktail on a veranda overlooking Little Venice.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Accommodation
Favie Suzanne Hotel Tinos (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Tínos
Enjoy a six-hour tour of the island with a local guide. The tour includes lunch and visits highlights of Tinos like Dio Choria village, stunning Volax village, and the famous village of Pirgos. Afterwards take advantage of a free evening to keep exploring Tinos on your own.
Tour of Tinos
The first stop on the tour is Dio Choria village where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a coffee with a view of the Aegean Sea. Then it’s on to Volax village which is located in the heart of Tinos. The landscape is very rocky. Many of the locals weave baskets which you could buy during your time there. The third stop will be to the village of Pirgos which is the birthplace of famous artists, painters, and sculptors. From there travel onwards to Ktikados where you can try some greek dishes at one of the taverns, before the group returns to Tinos port via the village of Tarampados.
Free Time
Spend free time this evening in Tinos.
Accommodation
Favie Suzanne Hotel Tinos (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Tínos/Naxos
Leave Tinos behind and travel by ferry to Naxos. Set out on a CEO guided orientation tour of Naxos before visiting the Temple of Apollo and ending the day with some free time. Maybe stop at the Temple of Dimitra, a local microbrewery or the Church of Droisiani to see the 6th century wall paintings. Take in the view of Mt Zeus at Zas Cave and grab a meal at a local tavern before capping off the evening at Apollonas beach.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Náxos Orientation Walk
Enjoy a brief orientation walk with your CEO.
Portara (Temple of Apollo)
Built around 530 BC, the Portara towers over the busy harbour, and is the best place to watch the sunset in Naxos. Made of marble columns that weigh up to 20 tonnes each, the Portara serves as the "doorway" to the island's unfinished Temple of Apollo. From the mainland, walk across a paved path to reach this scenic lookout over the Aegean Sea.
Free Time
Free time to hang out in Naxos. Grab some dinner, check out the sunset, and enjoy being on another beautiful, uncrowded greek island.
Accommodation
Naxos Holidays Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Naxos
Full free day in Naxos today. Maybe visit the castle on the hill built by a Venetian emperor in 1207. You can visit the archaeological museum there. You could also hike up Mount Zas for panoramic views of Naxos and bragging rights that you stood on the highest point in the Cyclades. The hike is 7km round trip and 300m of elevation gain. You could also walk through the small quaint villages that dot the hills of Naxos. You can also spend the day shopping, cafe hopping, and relaxing on the beach.
Free Time
Full free day to explore and relax in Naxos. Hang out by the beach, cafe hop and try different local dishes, or hike up to the highest point on the island.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Beach Time in Naxos
Explore the beautiful beaches of Naxos - there's no shortage of them across the island! Sparkling blue waters, pristine sandy beaches, and unforgettable sun-kissed weather make "beach hopping" an activity you can't miss, whether you opt to relax on the beach or spend an active day by the sea.
Local Village Visit
Spend some time exploring traditional villages around the island. Wander through alleyways that wind their way up the hillside, and across quaint town squares with incredible views of the region's famous whitewashed houses (with much fewer crowds than Santorini). Observe the strong Venetian influence in Naxian architecture, as seen in local windmills and churches.
Accommodation
Naxos Holidays Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Naxos/Santorini
Jump on the ferry to the island of Santorini. Upon arrival the group will enjoy a CEO guided caldera walk. The walk is just under 11km and will take you along the rim of the caldera between Fira and Oia. Afterwards, you have the option of attending dinner with the group for your final night in Santorini.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Caldera Hiking Excursion
Hike along the caldera cliff from Fira to Oia with your CEO as your guide. You'll pass through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli between Fira and Oia. At just under 11km the hike will take between 3 and 4 hours. Part of the path is similar to a sidewalk and some parts are cobblestone and others a simple dirt path. Enjoy the exercise and some of the best views in Santorini.
Accommodation
Hellas Family Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Santorini
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.