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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Athens, Greece

Ends

Santorini, Greece

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Highlights

Taste a variety of Greek foods throughout the trip, including a visit to an olive oil press museum in Naxos, a cooking class complete with local kitron tasting and an afternoon of wine tasting in Santorini.

Learn the tricks of the trade in Naxos during an in-depth cooking class with a local, using organic ingredients from her garden to create regional specialties which you’ll then enjoy for lunch.

Hike along Santorini’s caldera, passing steep cliff faces and unbelievable views as you learn about the geological history of the island along the way.

Explore Paros with an expert guide who will share insider knowledge of the island’s history and villages.

Soak up the beauty of Santorini from your whitewashed Feature Stay hotel, offering spacious rooms, modern amenities, an expansive swimming pool and a prime location next to the Archaeological Museum of Thera.

Itinerary

Let the Greek islands’ allure sweep you away on the Premium Greece Cyclades Islands tour, a nine-day beach adventure that starts in Athens and ends in Santorini. Explore Paros’ charming villages, unearth ancient wonders in Naxos, and hike Santorini’s caldera with a knowledgeable local leader. The journey includes winery tours, organic cooking classes, and tastings of local kitron, ensuring a true immersion in Cycladic culture. The tour’s unique feature is its seamless blend of natural beauty, culinary exploration, and authentic local interaction—making it the ideal trip for travelers seeking the best of Greece’s island life and heritage.

day 1 - Athens

Kalimera! Welcome to Greece. Your adventure begins in Athens, Greece’s capital. There’s a lot to experience in this ancient city, so arriving a few days early is highly recommended. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel, where you’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, you might like to visit Athens’ iconic Acropolis or walk around the National Garden. After your meeting, get a taste of Greece’s celebrated cuisine during dinner with your group at a local restaurant and perhaps toast the beginning of the adventure with a glass of ouzo.

included:Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant, Complimentary Arrival Transfer

accommodation:Athenaeum Luxury Hotel or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Paros

This morning, you’ll be transported to Athens' port at Piraeus, where you’ll board a ferry to Paros – a beautiful and relaxed island with a layered history. Ferries are a great way to travel between the islands and are essential to many remote islands in Greece's archipelagos. In the afternoon, get to know Paros during an island tour with a local guide. Start off in Parikia, the island’s main town, where you’ll visit the Ekatontapiliani church, also known as the Church of a Hundred Doors. Drive across the island, passing by ancient marble quarries and verdant hills, to Marpissa for a visit to a cultural centre to learn about island life from a group of local women. Carry on to Naoussa – a village known for its whitewashed alleys, Venetian castle and scenic port. Then join your tour leader for a taste of Greece’s favorite street food — the iconic souvlaki wrap, or gyros, freshly made and tucked into soft pita bread. Delicious vegan options are also available.

included:Paros - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide

accommodation:Hill Mill Paros Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 3 - Paros

The day is yours to uncover more of Paros’ charms. There’s certainly no shortage of things to see and do on the island. You might like to take a guided morning hike along the coast – starting off at a fishing village and weaving through some of the island’s best beaches. In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to visit the nearby island of Antiparos – a favourite secret holiday spot for royals and celebrities. Or maybe you’d like to spend the day relaxing on one of Paros’ many beaches, cooling off with dips in Aegean Sea. Speak to your leader for more information about the activities on offer today and for tips on how to make the most of this island.

accommodation:Hill Mill Paros Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 4 - Naxos

Say goodbye to Paros this morning and catch a short ferry to Naxos. The largest of the Cyclades islands, Naxos has something for everyone – from beaches to an Old Town and hundreds of years of Venetian history. Take some time to settle in, then regroup in the late afternoon to learn about the town. Visit the Portara with a local guide – the giant marble doorway is the only remaining part of an unfinished temple of Apollo from 530 BC. Naxos is unique in the fact that it is the Cyclades’ only self-sufficient island, meaning all produce is grown and available on the island without imports. Because of this, the cuisine is hyperlocal and differs to the rest of the country. Try it for yourself this evening during a group dinner, where you will learn all about the regional specialties.

included:Naxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Guided Tour

accommodation:Naxos Princess or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Naxos

Drive to Kaloxylos in the heart of the island’s biggest olive grove and one of the oldest in the world. Here, tour an olive oil press museum to learn about the importance of olive oil to Greek culture and traditional extraction methods. After your visit, you’ll put your new knowledge to good use as you travel to the nearby village of Galini for a hands-on cooking class. Meet with a local who will share her culinary knowledge with the group, leaving you with recipes you can cook up at home. First, collect fresh ingredients from your host’s organic garden and learn about cultivation and farming on Naxos. Then put the ingredients together to create a Naxian dish from scratch, enjoying the fruits of your labour for lunch. The evening is free for you to explore Naxos at your leisure. Your tour leader will be on hand to provide recommendations. For a tase of the island’s culture, perhaps sample the beloved local Kitron liqueur which has a history stretching back to the 19th century and is produced exclusively on Naxos.

included:Naxos - Cooking Class at a Local Farm, Naxos - Kaloxylos Olive Oil Press

accommodation:Naxos Princess or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 6 - Naxos

Today is free to explore more of Naxos as you wish. You may like to head to one of the island’s beaches or discover more of its history at a local museum. The Archaeological Museum of Naxos in Chora Naxos dates back to the 17th century and houses artefacts from the Neolithic to the early Christian periods, and the Geological Museum of Apeiranthos digs up the natural history of the island. If you’re after a sweet treat, walnut cake flavoured with local kitron is an excellent regional specialty. Your leader will be on hand to help tailor a day that suits your interests.

accommodation:Naxos Princess or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 7 - Santorini

Depart Naxos in the morning and catch a ferry to Santorini. When you arrive in Santorini's capital, Fira, you’ll be met and transferred to your Feature Stay hotel – a whitewashed building in traditional Cycladic style, El Greco Resort wraps around the year-round swimming pool. Featuring modern, spacious rooms, this hotel also sits in a prime location for exploring Santorini. It’s only a short walk from the Archaeological Museum of Thera, so perhaps head there to learn about how previous civilisations lived on the island. Tonight, make sure you catch Santorini's world-famous sunset.

accommodation:El Greco Resort Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Santorini

In the morning, embark on a hike along Santorini’s legendary caldera. The island you see today is what remains from a huge volcanic explosion that destroyed the early settlements and created a geographical caldera. The natural beauty of this caldera is what makes Santorini such a special place. Your walk will take you along the north-western rim of the caldera, passing steep cliff faces and amazing views along the way. The walk ends in the town of Oia, built on a steep slope inside Santorini’s volcanic caldera. Famous not only for its scenery, Santorini’s microclimate and volcanic soil make it a top spot for wine production. Sip your way around the island with two special stops – the Symposium Cultural Centre, where you’ll learn about Greek wine and try it in traditional cups, and a family-run winery, where you’ll discover more about the history of wine production and taste the different varieties yourself alongside a food pairing.

included:Santorini - Caldera Hike, Santorini - Winery visit with tasting and food pairing, Santorini - Mythology and Wine experience

accommodation:El Greco Resort Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 9 - Santorini

Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you want to spend some more time in Santorini, just speak to your booking agent to organise additional accommodation.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

Transport

Ferry, Private vehicle, Taxi

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local RestaurantComplimentary Arrival TransferParos - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local GuideNaxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Guided TourNaxos - Cooking Class at a Local FarmNaxos - Kaloxylos Olive Oil PressSantorini - Caldera HikeSantorini - Winery visit with tasting and food pairingSantorini - Mythology and Wine experience

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