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Island Hopping in the Cyclades
1680€ for 9 days/ 8 nights in Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini!
Available dates for 2012:
11 - 19 May 2012
28 September - 6 October 2012
Any othe date upon request for groups of 4 participants or more
Price/person for the above dates: 1680€
Single Supplement: 245€
Minimum participants: 4 people
Maximum participants: 16 people
In brief:
Trek on three beautiful islands, all with their unique characteristic. Mykonos for its postcard white and blue ice cube like buildings and Delos, Santorini for its famous breath taken views and Naxos for its picturesque villages!
This program is designed for travelers who wish to explore the Greek islands but at the same time be able to enjoy the pleasures of their accommodation and be able to sit back and sample Greek delicacies at local taverns. The Cycladic complex of islands is the most representative of the archetypical Greek style. Fishing villages with whitewashed flat roofed houses and narrow streets, hundreds of chapels, rocky landscape contrasting with the deep blue sea and bays with powdery white sandy beaches. The aim of the tour is to take you to the best spots as well as to the interior of the islands where you will discover the culture and habits of the islanders.
Level Requirements:
Relatively easy walks (3 –4 hours per day), good start for a first trekking holiday. The walking is on a mixture of dirt tracks and well – constructed stone mule paths.
Our trips are designed for active people who enjoy trekking, even going up steep hills. We expect participants to be in good physical condition. We typically walk along either dirt roads or stony footpaths, some of which can be irregular underfoot. In Santorini there are some optional short stretches of footpath, which, although not dangerous, may be uncomfortable for vertigo-sufferers. On the coast we also walk on sand and shingle for short stretches. Some days involve altitude gains of 500m. A stick may be useful.
Day by day program
11 - 19 May 2012
28 September - 6 October 2012
Any othe date upon request for groups of 4 participants or more
Price/person for the above dates: 1680€
Single Supplement: 245€
Minimum participants: 4 people
Maximum participants: 16 people
In brief:
Trek on three beautiful islands, all with their unique characteristic. Mykonos for its postcard white and blue ice cube like buildings and Delos, Santorini for its famous breath taken views and Naxos for its picturesque villages!
This program is designed for travelers who wish to explore the Greek islands but at the same time be able to enjoy the pleasures of their accommodation and be able to sit back and sample Greek delicacies at local taverns. The Cycladic complex of islands is the most representative of the archetypical Greek style. Fishing villages with whitewashed flat roofed houses and narrow streets, hundreds of chapels, rocky landscape contrasting with the deep blue sea and bays with powdery white sandy beaches. The aim of the tour is to take you to the best spots as well as to the interior of the islands where you will discover the culture and habits of the islanders.
Level Requirements:
Relatively easy walks (3 –4 hours per day), good start for a first trekking holiday. The walking is on a mixture of dirt tracks and well – constructed stone mule paths.
Our trips are designed for active people who enjoy trekking, even going up steep hills. We expect participants to be in good physical condition. We typically walk along either dirt roads or stony footpaths, some of which can be irregular underfoot. In Santorini there are some optional short stretches of footpath, which, although not dangerous, may be uncomfortable for vertigo-sufferers. On the coast we also walk on sand and shingle for short stretches. Some days involve altitude gains of 500m. A stick may be useful.
Day 1 Arrival in Athens, Greece
Arrive to Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” and transfer on your own to the hotel, which is conveniently located in the heart of city. Settle in your hotel. In the evening meet with your guide for a short walking tour of Athens and enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the old part of Athens, in Plaka, overlooking the Acropolis.
O/N Athens
Day 2 Athens-Mykonos, Greece
After breakfast, with an experienced professional guide you will visit the world famous Acropolis, a UNESCO WOLD HERITAGE SITE, adn the New Acropolis Museum (Please Note: The New Acropolis Museum is closed on Mondays). Early in the afternoon (between 14.00 and 16.00 o’clock), by high-speed boat we go to the island of Mykonos. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a walk in the picturesque town of this cosmopolitan Greek island.
O/N Mykonos
Day 3 Mykonos, Greece
After an early breakfast, we go to the port to catch the small boat to the historical Greek island of Delos.
The island of Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Time will be spent on the island discovering its ancient ruins. Return to Mykonos and lunch. In the evening enjoy a walk in the internationally acclaimed Mykonos town. Walk amongst its small winding streets and sugar – cube like buildings- the archetypal postcard image of the Cyclades.
(Please note that sometimes the crossing to the island of Delos may not be permitted due to weather conditions. In this case our guide will take you on either on a walk on the town of Mykonos or for a swim in one of the beautiful sandy beaches of the island.
Also Delos is closed on Mondays).
O/N Mykonos
Day 4 Naxos, Greece
In the morning, transfer by ferry boat to Naxos (via Paros Island), the biggest and most fertile island of the Cyclades. We settle to the hotel and transfer to our hike’s starting point. Today’s hike starts from the remarkable and majestic Greek Kouros statues. Visit Kouros of Melanes, that lies under the pleasant shadows of trees, on the backyard of a Greek family, and then continue onwards to Kouros of Potamia. Then we will follow the path to the picturesque village Ano Potamia. After a short refreshing stop at the village’s spring, we will hike to Apano Kastro (Upper Castle). Built on a strategic position, provides panoramic view of Naxos town, port and the surrounding villages. Continue onwards via Tsikalario little village to Halki. In Halki village, will visit Valindras small distillery that produces Kitron (the local alcohol drink of Naxos).
O/N Naxos
Day 5 Naxos, Greece
After breakfast, we go by taxis or bus to Ag. Marina, where our walk starts. We walk towards the highest peak of Mt. Zas (1004 meters altitude) and then we continue downhill on dirt road till the village of Filoti. Duration of trekking, approximately 4-5 hours and then descend from the asphalt road (not traffic) back to Filoti village, where we may rest and optionally enjoy a refreshment or a Greek coffee before catching our taxi-bus back to our hotel. Rest of the day free.
O/N Naxos
Day 6 Santorini, Greece
After breakfast, we take the high-speed boat to the fairest island of the Cyclades, Santorini.
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira and naturally its very own active volcano. We arrive early in the afternoon, around 15.00 o’clock and settle to our hotel. Rest of the afternoon free to admire the breathtaking view of the volcano.
O/N Santorini
Day 7 Santorini, Greece
After breakfast, we start our trek from the main town of Fira. The path starts from the cable car station. For the first 40 minutes, it’s a stone-path, which then turns into a footpath. We end up to the village of Oia, the most famous village for its sunset. (Approximate duration of trek, 3 hours) Then we return back to Fira, either on foot or by bus. Rest of the day free to explore the island, either visit one of its famous wineries or the Greek archaeological site of Akrotiri.
O/N Santorini
Day 8 Santorini-Athens, Greece
Free day for swimming at the black beach of Perissa or optional excursion to then still active volcano!
Lunch and early in the afternoon transfer to the port of Santorini to catch the ferry back to Athens. Transfer to your hotel in Athens.
O/N Athens
Day 9 Day of Departure from Greece
Transfer on your own to Athens International Airport
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME
SERVICES INCLUDED:
9 days/8 nights in double rooms in 3 star hotels, on B/B basis
English speaking Trekking Hellas expert tour leader.
Trekking activities mentioned in the program.
Half board (breakfast at hotels and picnic lunches)
Dinner on Day 1
All transfers by buses and/or taxis depending on group size
Professional guide at Acropolis
Entrance fee to Acropolis
Visit to Delos island on an organized tour
All boat tickets to the islands (our priority is to book high speed ferries but as ferry schedules vary according to weather conditions this may alter)
All transfers from the port to the hotels on the islands
All transfers from the hotels to the ports on the islands
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
Transfers from/to Athens Airport to the hotel (days 1 & 9)
Personal expenses
Dinners (except on Day 1)
Drinks, beverages
Optional gratuities to leader, guides and local staff.
Travel Insurance
Anything not mentioned above
Please note:
- This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to local and weather conditions as well as boat itineraries for 2011
- Our priority is to book high speed ferries but as ferry schedules vary according to weather conditions this may alter
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