Cyclades Island Hopping: Discover Athens, Mykonos & Paros Beaches

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Duration

8 days

Type

Small Group Tours

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Cyclades Island Hopping: Athens, Mykonos and Paros

About This Tour

Greece, the cradle of human civilization. Join this 8 day-tour, discover the hidden gems of this country and take pleasure of its sunrays that cover the long sandy beaches and coastlines of its islands. Enjoy this island hopping experience with the overnight in two of the Cyclades Island, Mykonos and Paros and uncover their unique essence. Have a taste of the bustling nightlife in Mykonos, dance the day away at epic beach parties. Once in Paros discover the typical small fishing harbours, golden beaches and whitewashed villages and enjoy the local gastronomy at one of the typical Greek taverns. This trip invites you to spend remarkable holidays and satisfy your curiosity about the exciting land of Gods!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Athens: one of the most historic cities in the world, among the oldest cities in Europe with a history of 3000 years. Acropolis, Syntagma Square and many more sites are waiting to be discovered.

Mykonos: the party animal of the Cycladic islands, Greece’s answer to Ibiza, with bronzed bodies thronging its beaches by day and bass lines pounding through its super clubs until dawn. However, there is more to Mykonos than the dazzling sand and insatiable revellers. Chora village and the “Little Venice” are the most picturesque site of the island.

Paros: the unique style of this island, settled in the heart of Aegean Sea, tempt your sight by whitewashed villages, picturesque fishing harbours, churches, while the tempting smell of the fresh seafood lures your gastronomic curiosity.

Destinations

Athens, Greece, Mykonos, Paros, Southern Europe

Activities

Sun and Beach

Suitable For

Accessibility

Themes

Arts / Culture, Nature / Wildlife

Max People

Operator

Destination Services Greece

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before the event

Inclusions

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights´ hotel accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 7 Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2, 3, 4 Mykonos

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Mykonos Beach or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Mr and Mrs White Mykonos or similar 4*

Day 5, 6 Paros

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Aegeon or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Narges or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-/Post night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

MEALS:

7 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT:

Arrival private transfer from Athens Airport or Piraeus Port
Departure private transfer to Athens Airport or Piraeus Port
Shared transportation in an air-conditioning shuttle bus while on the islands
Ferry tickets on economy seat for the routes Athens-Mykonos, Paros-Athens (Day 2 and 7)
High-speed ferry tickets on economy seat for the route Mykonos –Paros (Day 5)

OTHER:

Meet & Greet (Day 1)

Exclusions

Domestic nor International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Climate Change Resilience Fee. Clients will have to pay the Fee on the spot at the hotels
Local guide (unless optional activity booked)
Porterage and gratuities
Optional tours
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Tour Plan

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Day 1 ARRIVAL ATHENS

Upon your arrival at Athens airport or Piraeus port (please advise your flight details or ferry details, in order to arrange the pick-up), meet and greet, and transfer to your hotel for check in. The afternoon is free at leisure for exploring this city that never sleeps. You may experience the city’s vibe by visiting its very heart - Syntagma Square and have a nice, quiet walk at the beautiful alleys of Plaka where you can also find numerous small shops selling souvenirs and other local arts and crafts.
Overnight in Athens.

Day 2 ATHENS – MYKONOS (3 hrs, by ferry; included)

Enjoy your early energizing breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your transfer to Piraeus port to catch the ferry to Mykonos (included). Upon arrival on Mykonos Island, there will be our representative ready to assist you with the shared transfer to your hotel. Once on the island, you will undoubtedly recognize the picture postcard white windmills sitting side by side, overlooking the sea. After checking in, just make sure to soak up the Myconian sun by lying on one of the beautiful, sun-kissed beaches and in the late evening the famous nightlife awaits you to be discovered.
Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 3 MYKONOS

Rise and shine! Today is the day to discover the heart of Mykonos. Stroll around the narrow, cobblestone streets of Mykonos capital (Chora) and lose yourself in the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Admire whitewashed houses with colourful doors covered by bougainvillea trees in purple bloom. Don’t forget to visit the Archaeological, Folklore and Maritime Museums to take in a little history. At sunset, take advantage of the beautiful view Little Venice has to offer and stop by for a cocktail while admiring the magnificent sunset.
Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 4 MYKONOS

Enjoy your morning breakfast at the hotel and after it´s upon your own decision if you decide between exploring the small villages scattered around the island.Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 5 MYKONOS – PAROS (1 hrs, by ferry; included)

Morning breakfast followed by the check-out from the hotel because today you will be heading to Paros! You will be picked up in the morning from the hotel to catch the high-speed ferry. The bus driver will be waiting for you at the port of Paros to transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Paros may not carry the reputation that Mykonos or Santorini does, however this destination can be ideal as it is cosmopolitan yet relaxing. Impeccable natural beauty, beaches with crystal clear waters and a place where tradition meets modernity are some of the key elements of Paros that await to be discovered. Your first stop has to be Kolymbithres beach. It is located in the bay of Naoussa and it’s particularly impressive because of the huge blocks of granite, sculpted into strange smooth shapes by the sea and the wind over the centuries.
Overnight in Paros.

Day 6 PAROS

Wake up to a mouth-watering breakfast followed by a morning exploring the island at your own pace.Overnight in Paros.

Day 7 PAROS – ATHENS (5 hrs, by ferry; included)

It´s time to bid farewell to Paros. After breakfast, say goodbye to this beautiful island and board the ferry back to Piraeus port. Enjoy your private ride back to the hotel in Athens. After those last few hectic but exciting days, you can finally rest and charge your batteries by spending some time in your hotel and enjoying its facilities.
Overnight in Athens.

Day 8 DEPARTURE ATHENS

Today marks the end of our island adventure. Later on, we will arrange a private transfer to Athens International Airport according to the departure time of your flight. If you want to see more of Greece, we are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our Greek destinations.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

What to Bring

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.
In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are double room with an additional bed or sofa bed.
Optional tour day 4: Half-day Delos, includes roundtrip boat ticket to Delos Island, shared professional English speaking guide, roundtrip shared transfers, entrance fee to Delos archaeological site.
Optional tour day 6: Paros Island tour includes roundtrip ferry ticket to Antiparos Island, shared professional English speaking guide, roundtrip shared transfers. Operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Optional tour day 8: Athens Food tour includes shared English speaking tour leader, all tastings offered during food tour. Tour does not include transfers from/to the hotel. Operates daily except Sundays.