Highlights of the Greek Islands
Experience Overview
Paradise lovers and beach enthusiasts, this one’s for you: eight days island hopping from Athens to the most incredible destinations in the Greek islands, ending in Santorini. Ancient sun-bleached ruins, piercing blue skies, and the balmy Aegean Sea provide the stunning natural backdrop for this trip that’s packed with culture, local music, tasty cuisine, and activities for the mind, body, and soul.
Highlights
- Visit oh-so charming villages on Tinos island
- Take a day trip to Mykonos
- See the Temple of Apollo on Naxos
- Savour some of the best views ever in Santorini
Trip Details
Product Code: 2228
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Ferry, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EGIA
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Santorini, Greece
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Island tour of Tinos
- Free time in Tinos and Naxos
- Day tour to Mykonos
- Orientation walk in Naxos
- Temple of Apollo visit
- Caldera walk in Santorini
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,174 ($272 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
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.
Day 2: Athens/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.
Day 3: Day 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.
Day 4: Tínos
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, the famous village of Pirgos, and the Museum of Marble Crafts. Afterwards take advantage of a free evening to keep exploring Tinos on your own.
Day 5: Tínos/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.
Day 6: Naxos
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.
Day 7: Naxos/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.
Day 8: Santorini
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Azucena F - Traveled, September 2023
So many cities and no hassle
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Shakti C - Traveled, September 2023
Well organised, small groUp
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Moira B - Traveled, September 2023
The group size, the overall G Adventures approach - and the excellence of our guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Tracy I - Traveled, September 2023
The sites were incredible. It had the perfect balance of scheduled events plus free time that allowed us to do our own thing. Plus, our guide was extremely helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Lydia D - Traveled, September 2023
We had a very successful trip and I'd recommend G Adventures. The reason I didn't choose 10 is only because I think different people are seeking different kinds of experiences. This was good for the price point.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Carole I - Traveled, October 2023
Great experience for the money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Nikolina M - Traveled, September 2023
You get an experience like no other, with a local guide you get to learn about the culture, religion, traditions that you may not have gotten to learn
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Beth K - Traveled, September 2023
It takes the additional planning of a trip off your shoulders. it's nice to decide where I want to explore and then all the transfers are ready. The group allows security but also flexibility if you want some time alone!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Jessica D - Traveled, August 2023
The sense of safety for solo traveling in a group as a woman, the ease of booking the trip, and the overall organization level that made the execution of the trip fairly seamless.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Jolie S - Traveled, August 2023
I feel it's a very safe way to travel internationally and love that it's a smaller group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Kara L - Traveled, September 2023
I enjoyed travelling as a small group while still taking public transport and having a more 'local' experience of the country. I felt that the itinerary could have been more detailed ie. Exactly which hotels we were staying at not just comparable hotels listed. I also felt that better communication was needed on the first day by email to inform us of what time to meet at the hotel for our 'Welcome Moment' and also which restaurant the group was going to for the welcome meal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Nikolina M - Traveled, August 2023
You get an experience like no other, with a local guide you get to learn about the culture, religion, traditions that you may not have gotten to learn
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Milovan B - Traveled, September 2023
Ideally 2 days in santorini and 2 days in Tinos. Hike should consider fall time that the sun goes down earlier so a 6 hour hike is no longer practical between September - October months . Ideally better hotel for santorini location. I do like that there is no return flight booked because it gives people the option to stay in santorini longer which is logical. The tour guide Ioannis was excellent .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Nancy P - Traveled, September 2023
Overall the trip was great apart from some of the hotels
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Jacob K - Traveled, September 2023
Worry free travel. Reliable and flexible guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Marissa B - Traveled, August 2023
Accessibility and customer service
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2023
Alexander I - Traveled, August 2023
I enjoyed the whole experience and loved the smaller group size
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2023
Danielle B - Traveled, July 2023
I've been on two trips and both were excellent. I felt prepared ahead of time and had a great experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2023
Jessica D - Traveled, August 2023
The sense of safety for solo traveling in a group as a woman, the ease of booking the trip, and the overall organization level that made the execution of the trip fairly seamless.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
Carol C - Traveled, August 2023
It's a fun way to travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2023
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