Off the beaten track hike in Paros

After breakfast your first day starts with a short transfer and a relaxing stroll around  the traditional village of Lefkes. From here we will start our hike along the Byzantine trail enjoying the scents and aromas of herbs and plants and the views of olive trees and vineyards. The hike is easygoing and ends on the beautiful beach of Logaras where we can enjoy a swim. Spend the  afternoon at your leisure swimming in the beautiful blue sea or relaxing in the shade.

Overnight in Paros.

Accommodation

Senia Hotel( or similar):

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Boat cruise along the Paros coast

Today you’ll be collected after breakfast for a great day of swimming and fun, cruising on a traditional boat.  Our captain will welcome you onto his boat and, depending on the weather, you will either sail to the tiny islet of Antiparos or to the south coast of Paros. You will sail to secluded bays and explore coastal caves and you will even have the chance to try cliff jumping into the deep blue Aegean. Then you will moor at a deserted beach for a freshly cooked lunch with cold drinks. A wonderful day to be remembered!

You’ll be transferred back to the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Overnight in Paros

Accommodation

Kalypso Hotel:

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Ferry to Naxos Island

After breakfast, you’ll check pout of the hotel and say goodbye to Paros as today we embark on our ferry ride to our next island, Naxos.

It is just a short transfer from the hotel to the port in Paroikia where you will embark the ferry to Naxos.

The journey is around 50 minutes and you will arrive in Chora, Naxos Town.

Naxos is the largest and most lush of the Cycladic islands famous for its amazing beaches, beautiful villages, impressive archaeological monuments and delicious local products. No wonder it is one of the most popular Greek destinations!

As soon as the ferry reaches Naxos, you will be greeted by the famous Portara, the magnificent gate of the ancient temple of Apollo standing right next to the port.

You will be taken to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure to settle in take a stroll around the town and drink in the atmosphere of this lovely island.

Overnight in Naxos

Accommodation

In Naxos you will stay in Princess of Naxos or similar

3*Princess of Naxos is a good quality family owned hotel located on St George beach in Naxos town. It has a pool and pool bar plus a restaurant with outdoor seating area where breakfast is served. All rooms have A/C and a balcony or terrace.

Princess of Naxos:

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Incredible Hiking in Naxos

After breakfast today’s hike starts from the Kouros statues. These larger-than-life statues of young men, which were sculpted to hold on to a temple roof, were abandoned incomplete by the ancient sculptors when they discovered faults in the marble. You will follow the path to the picturesque village of Ano Potamia and after a short refreshing stop at the village’s natural fresh water spring, hike to Apano Kastro (Upper Castle), to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Naxos town, port, and the surrounding villages. You can rest and take some photos of this wonderful landscape, then you will continue onwards via Tsikalario, a small traditional village, to Halki, where you will visit a small family owned distillery that produces Kitron, the local alcohol drink of Naxos, made from the leaves of the citron tree – similar to a lemon the liqueur is sweet with an aroma of citrus. You’ll have chance to taste the liqueur before we return back to the hotel for a well earned lunch and relaxing afternoon.

Afternoon at leisure

Overnight in Naxos.

Accommodation

Porto Naxos( or similar)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Naxos Cycling

After breakfast at the hotel you will be collected and take for your bike fit. Today you will be cycling the picturesque streets and lesser known paths through typical Naxian villages, while drinking in the beautiful views this Cycladic Island has to offer. Small tracks lead through farmland where you can enjoy beautiful views over mountains and some of the best coastlines in the Cyclades. Cycling along narrow tracks you will reach the beautiful beach of Mikri Vigla, with its beautiful white sand and blue sea. There, you will stop to swim or enjoy a small bite to eat and then we will return along stretches of sandy beach to your base.

Afternoon/evening at your leisure.

Overnight in Naxos.

Accommodation

In Naxos you will stay in Porto Naxos Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Porto Naxos:

Ferry to Santorini

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning swimming or strolling in the picturesque port of Naxos, then check out of the hotel and say goodbye to Naxos as around mid-day, it will be time to take the boat to the prettiest island of the Cyclades, Santorini.

The journey to Santorini – or Thira as it is officially known- takes around 2 hours depending on the ferry.

The breathtaking view, upon arrival by boat, will give you an idea of this volcanic island’s spectacular beauty.

From the port you will have a short transfer to your hotel, where you can check in and relax before you have a short afternoon walk taking you from the town of Fira to Oia along the spectacular caldera rim. This is undoubtably one of the most spectacular walks in the Cyclades, along a mixture of paved streets and dirt walking trails, the views approaching Oia are amazing.

After this spectacular walk you will have an appetite for some of the delicious local food of the area.

Overnight in Santorini.

Accommodation

Alisaxni Resort (3*)is a family owned business which aims to offer Greek hospitality, occupying a panoramic spot on the cliff of the famous caldera.The Resort has two main buildings that offer 5 studios, 2 apartments with Caldera side view, with a pool with Jacuzzi overlooking the Aegean.

Alisaxni Resort ( or similar)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sea Kayaking and Snorkelling

After breakfast,  you’ll be collected and transferred to the starting point of today’s sea kayaking and snorkelling .

You’ll be given a full briefing and no prior experience is necessary to enjoy your time paddling gently along the beautiful coast. Enjoy a morning of sea-kayaking, at your own pace, soak up the views of the spectacular rock formations, crystal waters, and the beautiful beaches in the south of the island. En route, there is even a chance to stop for snorkelling in the refreshing turquoise water and we will have a beach picnic before returning to the hotel to relax in the afternoon.

Overnight in Santorini.

Accommodation

In Santorini you will stay in Alisaxni Resort, or similar.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Departure Day

Today you must pack and say goodbye to the beautiful Cyclades islands – unless you are keen to stay on for longer (ask us about an extension).

You will be transferred to the airport or the ferry port, whichever you need, for your journey back home or on to your next destination.

We know you will have had an amazing time exploring the beautiful Cyclades Islands with us. You will leave with long lasting memories of your experience off the beaten track and with all the stories, information, anecdotes, and even some newly learned Greek phrases from your local guide, ringing in your ears.