Island Hopping: Skiathos & Skopelos

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Why we love it?

This 8-day independent journey through the Sporades offers a relaxed exploration of Skiathos and Skopelos, two Greek islands known for their natural beauty and cultural charm. In Skiathos, you can wander through Skiathos Town’s old harbor, stroll along Papadiamantis Street and the Plakes neighborhood, and unwind on beaches like Koukounaries, Lalaria, and Kanapitsa. The itinerary includes a ferry crossing to Skopelos, where the greenest island in Greece awaits with Skopelos Town’s waterfront cafes, craft shops, and beaches such as Kastani, Milia, and Stafylos. A highlight is the Agios Ioannis Kastri chapel, famous as a filming location for Mamma Mia!. This tour suits travelers who prefer flexibility and independent discovery, with private transfers and accommodations included but without a guided component, allowing you to set your own pace while enjoying local flavors and scenic coastal landscapes.

Inclusions

  • 7 nights’ accommodation
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • Private air-conditioned arrival transfer from Skiathos Airport or Port to the hotel (Day 1)
  • Private transfers between hotels and ports in Skiathos and Skopelos (Day 3, 7)
  • Economy-seat ferry tickets: Skiathos to Skopelos (Day 3) and Skopelos to Skiathos (Day 7)
  • Private air-conditioned departure transfer from the hotel to Skiathos Airport or Port (Day 8)
  • Meet and greet

Exclusions

  • Tour guide
  • International and/or domestic flights and airport taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Visa fees
  • Airport, port and hotel porterage
  • Climate Change Resilience Fee. Clients will have to pay the Fee on the spot at the hotels

Itinerary

Pickup from Skiathos Airport

Day 1

ARRIVAL SKIATHOS

  • Arrive at Skiathos Airport or Port, then take a private air-conditioned transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free at leisure to begin exploring the island.

    Overnight in Skiathos.

Day 2

SKIATHOS

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the island at your own pace. We recommend visiting Skiathos Town, strolling along the picturesque Old Harbour, browsing the shops and cafés of Papadiamantis Street, and wandering through the charming Plakes neighborhood.

    Overnight in Skiathos.

Day 3

SKIATHOS – SKOPELOS (1hr by ferry, included)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the ferry schedule, transfer to the port of Skiathos to board the ferry to Skopelos. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure, providing an excellent opportunity to begin exploring the island and its charming surroundings at your own pace.

    Overnight in Skopelos.

Day 4

SKOPELOS

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Suggested activity: walk through Skopelos Town and enjoy its amphitheatrical harbor, tavernas, waterfront cafes and local craft boutiques.Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Take the opportunity to discover the charms of Skopelos Town, wandering through its picturesque whitewashed streets and enjoying the lively atmosphere of its amphitheatrical harbour. Relax at the waterfront cafés, sample local cuisine in traditional tavernas, and browse the island's artisan shops and craft boutiques.

    Overnight in Skopelos.

Day 5

SKOPELOS

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Take the opportunity to relax and discover some of Skopelos' most beautiful beaches. Recommended visits include Kastani Beach, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and stunning scenery, Milia Beach, one of the island's longest and most picturesque stretches of coastline, and Stafylos Beach, a beautiful bay surrounded by lush greenery and rich in local history.

    Overnight in Skopelos.

Day 6

SKOPELOS

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. For those wishing to explore more of the island, a visit to Agios Ioannis Kastri is highly recommended. Perched atop a dramatic rocky outcrop overlooking the Aegean Sea, this picturesque chapel became internationally famous as the setting for the wedding scene in Mamma Mia!. The climb to the top is rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the coastline and surrounding islands.

    Overnight in Skopelos.

Day 7

SKOPELOS – SKIATHOS (1hr by ferry, included)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the ferry schedule, transfer to the port of Skopelos to board the ferry to Skiathos. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, offering time to relax or continue exploring the island at your own pace.

    Overnight in Skiathos.

Day 8

  • Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private transfer to Skiathos Airport or the port for your onward journey.

Please Note

  • The tour is independent. Suggested leisure-day visits are recommendations and are not included activities.
  • The order and length of stay on each island may change due to local conditions, ferry schedules or weather.
  • Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 7 days before start

Non-refundable after 7 days before start

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