Island-hop across the hidden gems of the Greek Cyclades
- Round trip
- 7, 8, 10 or 11 nights
- Greece
- total price from £ 1,698.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
An exciting island-hopping adventure around the lesser-known islands of the Cyclades, with breakfast and all travel included
Combine historical Athens with three dreamy Greek islands in this fantastic Mediterranean adventure. Arrive in the Greek capital before heading off-the-beaten-track to discover the lesser-known islands of Greece's famous Cycladic archipelago: Tinos, Syros and Serifos. Enjoy heavenly beaches, picturesque villages and of course the very best of Mediterranean cuisine. From Athens, you'll be driven to the port, and from there, you will travel by ferry to the first island on your itinerary. Spend your time on each island as you wish - from lounging on the idyllic beaches to renting a car and exploring all there is to offer. With all ferries, transfers, and charming hotels taken care of, what are you waiting for? Your dreamy Cyclades escapade awaits...
Included
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One night in Athens
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Three nights in Tinos
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Two nights in Syros
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Three nights in Serifos (for 10-night stays only)
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One further night in Athens
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Breakfast included throughout
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Return flights are included from your selected departure airport to Athens
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Private airport transfers included
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All ferry and hotel transfers included
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Please note that the order of your island-hopping trip and the number of nights per island are subject to change, depending on ferry schedules and weather conditions. We will do our best to honour the original itinerary.
Day 1: Athens
Welcome to Greece! Your first stop is the vibrant Greek capital, Athens: a city of ancient wonder, fantastic food and buzzing nightlife. Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel. Spend your first day strolling through the city, treating yourself to a traditional mous…
Read moreDay 2-4: Tinos
On day 2, you'll start your island-hopping adventure. You'll be picked up at your hotel after breakfast and taken to the port of Piraeus to board the ferry to your first island: Tinos, the epicentre of all things holy. Head to the Christian pilgrimage site of the Panagia Evangelistria church at the…
Read moreDay 5-6: Syros
After a couple of relaxing days in Tinos, your journey will continue to the neighbouring island of Syros, just a 30-minute ferry ride away. About 150 years ago, this island was a popular destination for high society and the Greek crème de la crème often celebrated in the capital, Ermoupolis. Though…
Read moreDay 7-9: Serifos
On day 7, you will leave the pristine shores of Syros and head to Serifos, around a 2.5 hour ferry ride away. Although Serifos is a popular place among the Greeks, it is one of the least known islands of the Cyclades for tourists, making for a wonderfully authentic Greek island experience. While wa…
Read moreDay 10: Athens
On day 10, you'll return to the mainland for one last night in Athens. Visit the Monastiraki flea market, which is in the shadow of the Pantanassa Church in the old city centre, and stroll through the beautiful National Garden. Spend your last evening at a typical Greek tavern for a last taste of t…
Read moreDay 1: Athens
Welcome to Greece! Your first stop is the vibrant Greek capital, Athens: a city of ancient wonder, fantastic food and buzzing nightlife. Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel. Spend your first day strolling through the city, treating yourself to a traditional mous…
Read moreDay 2-3: Syros
After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the port of Piraeus to board the ferry to your first island: Syros. About 150 years ago, this island was a popular destination for high society and the Greek crème de la crème often celebrated in the capital, Ermoupolis. Though Syros…
Read moreDay 4-6: Tinos
After a couple of relaxing days in Syros, your journey will continue to the neighbouring island of Tinos, just a 30-minute ferry ride away and the epicentre of all things holy. Head to the Christian pilgrimage site of the Panagia Evangelistria church at the port of Hora, also known as Our Lady of T…
Read moreDay 7: Athens
On day 7, you'll return to the mainland for one last night in Athens. Visit the Monastiraki flea market, which is in the shadow of the Pantanassa Church in the old city centre, and stroll through the beautiful National Garden. Spend your last evening at a typical Greek tavern for a last taste of th…
Read moreExcluded
- Tourist tax (to be paid locally)
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If you book this deal before 35 days of your departure, you can choose to pay in parts. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus the booking fee and travel and/or cancellation insurance (when applicable). You will find the payment amounts and deadlines to pay every installment at the last step of the booking process.
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. |
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, as well as an option to bring your own cot. Contact customer service to make an enquiry. |
Accessibility | Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible. |
Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel. |
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 |
Airport transfer | When you arrive at the airport, look for your driver with a sign and your name on it. Please note that there can be a maximum waiting time of 20 minutes and the journey can take up to 75 minutes. |
Ferry travel | 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. |
Itinerary | Dependent on your chosen dates, your travel itinerary will either be Athens - Tinos - Syros - Serifos - Athens OR Athens - Serifos - Syros - Tinos - Athens You will receive the final itinerary with your travel documents before departure. |
Route deviation | Please note that the order in which you visit the islands and the length of your stay may change depending on the ferry timetable. |
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. |
Safe in hotels | Each hotel offers use of a safe for €5 per room, per night. |
Rental car | On Tinos, Syros and Serifos, it is possible to rent a car for an extra charge. In all 3 hotels, the reception will be happy to assist in your car rental. Free parking spaces are available. |
Currency | The national currency of Greece is the euro (EUR). |