8-Day Athens and Cyclades Paros Santorini and Mykonos

8-Day Athens and Cyclades Paros Santorini and Mykonos

Greece always pleasantly surprises its visitors who keep unforgettable memories. Experience the myth of the lost Atlantis in Santorini and enjoy the deep blue sea with its magnificent sunsets. Enjoy crazy nights in Mykonos, Greek cuisine, and nightlife. A complete package that includes 7 nights’ accommodation in a hotel of your choice with breakfast, transfers, guided visits and ferry tickets.

Paros is located in the center of the archipelago. It owes its reputation to its white marbles and beauty of its landscapes, with gentle hills, valleys planted vineyards or olive groves, villages with flowered walls and lanes, not to mention the beaches.

Highlights: Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thisseion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historical center)

Paros (Naousa, Kolibithres, the Virgin Mother of Ekatontapiliani church)

Santorini (Archaeological site of Akrotiri, Oia, Fira, Nea Kameni volcano, Imerovigli, Firostefani)

Mykonos (Little Venice, Lower Mills, Matogiannia)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Athens

Stop At: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Arrival at Athens International Airport. Our Escort will meet you and arrange a transfer to the Hotel. Check-in. Rest of the afternoon free at leisure.

We do recommend a stroll so you can get the first feeling of the Greek Metropolis.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight a 4-star hotel of your choice in Athens.

Day 2: Panoramic tour of Athens and Acropolis

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, 999-20, Athens 999-20 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 105 63 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.

Pass By: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.

Pass By: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.

Pass By: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.

Pass By: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.

Pass By: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Propylaea, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ermou Street, Athens Greece
Our Guide will meet you in the Lobby and you will start your Panoramic tour. Passing by the old Palace which is now the Presidential Manor, The Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, Hadrian´s gate, Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones (the special Guard), Panepistimiou Avenue, the Old University of Athens, National Library.

Then on to Acropolis of Athens visiting Parthenon and Erechtheion.

After the tour we recommend a walk in Plaka the old Athenian quartier, enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice Greek meal in one of the local Taverns.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight a 4-star hotel of your choice in Athens.

Day 3: Paros

Stop At: Port of Piraeus, Akti Miaouli 10, Piraeus 185 38 Greece
After breakfast transfer to Piraeus port to take the ship to Paros. Arrival in Paros, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Paros has a bit of everything you’d expect from an island in the Cyclades archipelago – whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, blonde-sand beaches, fishing harbors with adjacent tavernas, and lively bars. From its shores the view is breathtaking towards the myriad surrounding islands and the road that circles the modest 770-metre-high summit reveals glimpses of translucent sea at every turn.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Λιμανι Παροικιά Παρος, Paros 844 00, Greece
After breakfast transfer to Piraeus port to take the ship to Paros. Arrival in Paros, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Paros has a bit of everything you’d expect from an island in the Cyclades archipelago – whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, blonde-sand beaches, fishing harbors with adjacent tavernas, and lively bars. From its shores, the view is breathtaking towards the myriad surrounding islands and the road that circles the modest 770-metre-high summit reveals glimpses of the translucent sea at every turn.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight a hotel of your choice in Paros.

Day 4: Paros

Stop At: Old Port of Naoussa, Naoussa Greece
Breakfast at the Hotel

Tour of the island. Miniatures museum, marble quarries in Marathi, we will also discover the villages of Naoussa, Marpissa, and Lefkes

Overnight in Paros.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight a hotel of your choice in Paros.

Day 5: Cruise to Santorini

Stop At: Hotel Santorini, Thera 847 00, Greece
Breakfast in the hotel.

One day cruise to Santorini. We will start with Akrotiri Archaeological site Guided visit (with professional licensed Guide) in one of the most important prehistoric settlements of Greece. Akrotiri is a Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic island of Santorini (Thera). The settlement was destroyed by a huge eruption during the 17th century BC and buried under the volcanic ash, which preserved the whole city in perfect condition so as to be referred often as “Prehistoric Pompei” The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis. The site has been excavated since 1967.

We will continue with Red Beach Free time for photos or for walk at the famous beach, well known for the unique colour of the sand and the hill behind it. Soaring red lava cliffs which drop right to the sandy shore and into the clear blue sea.

We will continue with Perivolos black sand beach One of the longest beaches in Cyclades & the best beach in Santorini, considered as the trendiest beach of the island. Offers a big variety of restaurants, taverns, cafes, beach bars & watersports. Ideal destination for those they want to combine relaxation, swimming & good food . time at leisure for lunch or swimming(1 ½ - 2 h )

We will walk at Megalochori (Walking Tour) , one of the most beautiful traditional villages of the island. Typical traditional cycladic houses, neoclassic buildings and small houses dug in the volcanic rock blend together with harmony. We find here also the typical small white churches with blue domes.

Profitis Ilias mountain: The highest peak of the island (567 meters) is located between Pyrgos and Kamari. The Mountain's name is Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah), coming from the Monastery with the same name located at the top. From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island, from the patchwork agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia. ( Photo stop 20 min).Return to Paros. Overnight in the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight a hotel of your choice in Paros.

Day 6: Cruise to Mykonos

Stop At: Agios Ioannis Beach, Greece
Breakfast in the hotel.

One day cruise to Mykonos. We will start with a unique experience of the countryside Mykonos Island Our first stop will be the idyllic beach Ag.Ioannis with the best view of Delos Island and we will see fishermen and their boats at the small pier, private chapel and houses built in typical Cycladic architectural style. At the village of Ano Mera, the most traditional place , you can also visit the monk monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century and then we will have enough free time for a stroll around the square, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a drink or and ouzo (not included) and wish with the local people “stin igia mas” (cheers) Next stop is Kalafatis beach where there is time to relax a little and have a coffee or a refreshment (not included in the price), before going back to town. Exploring Mykonos port town by walking into the narrow cobblestone streets, passing by the traditional labyrinth of the old town. We will see the famous wind-mills and Little Venice and we will meet somewhere Petros the Pelecan, the mascot of Mykonos. Paraportiani church, Saint Nickolas of fishermen. After the walking tour you are free continue your private exploration in town. Meeting point Fabrika Square, Mykonos town.

Return to Paros. Overnight in the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight a hotel of your choice in Paros.

Day 7: Paros - Athens

Stop At: Piraeus port, Pireas 185 38, Greece
Transfer to the port of Paros - Ferry crossing to the port of Piraeus and transfer to Hotel in Athens - Overnight in Athens.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight a 4-star hotel of your choice in Athens.

Day 8: Athens - Departure day

Stop At: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Transfer to Athens airport for the departure - Assistance with boarding.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.