Stylish Greek Cyclades island-hop
- Round trip
- 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 nights
- Greece
- total price from £ 2,458.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Experience the best of the Greek Cyclades from Athens to Mykonos, Paros & Naxos, with hotel options, breakfast, flights and transfers
Rugged cliffs, whitewashed villages, blue shutters and plenty of glorious sun, sea and sand - welcome to the Cyclades! Start in Athens and explore the best of the Cyclades islands by ferry. Soak up unbeatable island vibes on Mykonos before heading on to Paros for more paradisiacal beaches, cosy taverns and picturesque villages. Want to see more of the Cyclades? Stay for 9 nights and include a trip to the largest island of the Cyclades: Naxos! With all transfers and transport between the islands included, what are you waiting for? The magical Cyclades are calling!
Included
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Seven, nine or 12 nights island-hopping in the Greek Cyclades
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Breakfast
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Range of optional tours and excursions in Athens
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Ferries and transfers between islands and hotels
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Please note the order of islands and number of nights per islands is subject to change, dependent on ferry schedules and weather conditions. We will do our best to honour the original itinerary, but guests should be aware some changes may occur.
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Return flight from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, London Stansted to Athens
Day 1: Athens
Welcome to Athens! Your journey to the Greek Cyclades begins in Athens, the most important metropolis in Greece and the ancient city where Plato and Socrates once lived. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your driver and taken to your first hotel, where your first day is yours to explo…
Read moreDay 2-3: Mykonos
Your Greek island adventure starts on day 2. Departing from Piraeus Port, you will board your included ferry to Mykonos - one of the most famous islands of the Cyclades. Upon arrival in Mykonos, you will be driven from the port to your fantastic hotel on the island. Be sure to visit one of the trad…
Read moreDay 4-5: Paros
Today you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the port for the ferry to your next destination: Paros! Upon arrival at Paros Port, you will be taken to your next hotel in the fishing village of Aliki, nestled right on the picturesque beach of the west coast of the island. Spend your time in…
Read moreDay 6-7: Athens
For the last leg of your Cyclades journey, you will head back to Athens by ferry. After a whirlwind visit on the first day, take your last couple of days to explore this spectacular city.
Visit the Monastiraki flea market located in the shadow of the Pantanassa church in the old city centre, an…
Read moreDay 1: Athens
Welcome to Athens! Your journey to the Greek Cyclades begins in Athens, the most important metropolis in Greece and the ancient city where Plato and Socrates once lived. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your driver and taken to your first hotel, where your first day is yours to explo…
Read moreDay 2-3: Mykonos
Your Greek island adventure starts on day 2. Departing from Piraeus Port, you will board your included ferry to Mykonos - one of the most famous islands of the Cyclades. Upon arrival in Mykonos, you will be driven from the port to your fantastic hotel on the island. Be sure to visit one of the trad…
Read moreDay 4-5: Paros
Today you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the port for the ferry to your next destination: Paros! Upon arrival at Paros Port, you will be taken to your next hotel in the fishing village of Aliki, nestled right on the picturesque beach of the west coast of the island. Spend your time in…
Read moreDay 6-7: Naxos
On day 6 you will be picked up at your hotel and taken back to the port for you next ferry. Today you'll be heading to Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclades. On the ferry journey, watch out for the Portara - the mighty temple gate and famous landmark of the Mediterranean island. In Greek mythol…
Read moreDay 8-9: Athens
For the last leg of your Cyclades journey, you will head back to Athens by ferry. After a whirlwind visit on the first day, take your last couple of days to explore this spectacular city.
Visit the Monastiraki flea market located in the shadow of the Pantanassa church in the old city centre, an…
Read moreDay 1: Athens
Welcome to Athens! Your journey to the Greek Cyclades begins in Athens, the most important metropolis in Greece and the ancient city where Plato and Socrates once lived. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your driver and taken to your first hotel, where your first day is yours to explo…
Read moreDay 2-4: Mykonos
Your Greek island adventure starts on day 2. Departing from Piraeus Port, you will board your included ferry to Mykonos - one of the most famous islands of the Cyclades. Upon arrival in Mykonos, you will be driven from the port to your fantastic hotel on the island. Be sure to visit one of the trad…
Read moreDay 5-7: Paros
Today you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the port for the ferry to your next destination: Paros! Upon arrival at Paros Port, you will be taken to your next hotel in the fishing village of Aliki, nestled right on the picturesque beach of the west coast of the island. Spend your time in…
Read moreDay 8-10: Naxos
On day 8 you will be picked up at your hotel and taken back to the port for you next ferry. Today you'll be heading to Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclades. On the ferry journey, watch out for the Portara - the mighty temple gate and famous landmark of the Mediterranean island. In Greek mythol…
Read moreDay 11-12: Athens
For the last leg of your Cyclades journey, you will head back to Athens by ferry. After a whirlwind visit on the first day, take your last couple of days to explore this spectacular city.
Visit the Monastiraki flea market located in the shadow of the Pantanassa church in the old city centre, an…
Read moreOptional excursions
The following excursions can be added in the booking process. Please take into account how much time at leisure you will have in Athens when booking multiple excursions.
• Full-day Saronic Gulf cruise from Athens •
Sample authentic Aegean living on a scenic island-hopping day-cruise from Athens, passing through Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Glide from port to port to discover each of the Saronic Islands' unique history and character, interspersed with serenades by a live orchestra and perhaps a spot of shopping and traditional Greek dancing. Enjoy endless panoramic views out across the Aegean, beautiful beaches, effusive island hospitality, and of course, an array of tantalising sweet and savoury specialties made from fresh local ingredients.
• Cooking workshop •
Experience the rich flavours of Mediterranean cuisine with a fun cooking workshop in a traditional Greek tavern, where an experienced chef will help you and other participants concoct a mouthwatering selection of starters and main dishes. When it's time to hang up your apron, feast on your delicious home-cooked creations, and perhaps make a note of the recipe so you can take a taste of Athens home with you.
• Afternoon excursion to Cape Sounio •
Starting in Athens, this striking half-day tour is the perfect way to get a taste of what lies outside the city. As you drive along a scenic coastal road, you'll pass by some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs and idyllic beaches, and watch as Cape Sounio, one of Greece’s most photographed monuments, rises majestically out of the sea. Once arrived, you'll visit the Temple of Poseidon dating back to the fifth century BC, which boasts breathtaking panoramic views from beside a dramatic 197-foot precipice.
• Half-day Acropolis Museum guided tour •
Embark on a guided tour will take you through all of Athens' most famous ancient and modern sites. You'll start in the Panathinaikos Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place, and head onwards to the Prime Minister's residence, the former Royal Palace, and the Temple of the Olympian Zeus. After that, you'll continue on towards landmarks like the Parliament, University, National Library and the city's most famous Catholic and Orthodox churches, before finishing up at the legendary Acropolis to see its range of ruins and artefacts.
• Half-day Athens street-food tour •
Go off the beaten track with this half-day foodie tour to five or six carefully-chosen specialty food shops around Athens, sampling authentic Athenian delicacies such as honey, spices, sweets, cured meat, cheese and olive oil.
Excluded
- Tourist tax of €7 per room, per night from March to October, to be paid at the hotel
- Additional cost of €1 per ferry ticket reissuance (up to €4 per person)
Buy now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
Occupancy | Maximum 3 persons per room. |
Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
Itinerary changes | Please note that in exceptional circumstances the route and/or excursions of your trip may differ from those described. This means that you may visit the islands in a different order than the one specified. |
Airport transfer | Upon arrival at the airport, look for your driver with a sign and your name on it. Please note that there is a maximum waiting time of 20 minutes and the journey can take up to 75 minutes. |
Ferry tickets | You will be taken from your hotel to the port; your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel entrance. At the destination port, another driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name or the hotel where you will be staying. You must board the ferry at least 30 minutes before departure. Please be aware that departure times may change depending on weather conditions. Ferry tickets are issued at each port before departure, at the designated port kiosk. Please provide your reference number (you will find this in your travel documents) to the relevant ferry company kiosk. The ferry company is indicated on the travel documents and the reference code is indicated next to the ferry company name. Certain ferry companies and ports might charge an administration fee for ticket issuance (approximately €1-2 per reservation). A small charge of €2 per ticket is also chargeable for lost tickets. On some ferries you will be given a seat number, while on others you will have a free choice of seats. If in doubt, please ask a member of staff on the ferry. Please also be aware, the majority of ferries will have multiple stops on their schedule, so please make sure you are disembarking at the right port. |
Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
Children's discount | Based on two full-paying adults per room, travellers will receive a discount on hotel stays for children 11 years and younger. This is dependent on the chosen travel period and whether the child sleeps in a separate bed. Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance. |
Infant bed | It is possible to arrange a cot during this trip for a fee of €5 per night. |
Currency | The national currency of Greece is the euro (EUR). |
Similar accommodation | In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure. |