• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included
Time remaining: 4 days

Authentic Greek island-hopping adventure to lesser known gems

  • Round trip
  • 7, 10 or 14 nights
  • Greece
New trip
From £779 per person
  • £1,558
  • ]
  • based on 2 travellers

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Uncover the Cyclades on an off-the-beaten-track escape from Crete to Iraklia, Schinoussa, and Naxos - includes flights, hotels, and transfers

Set out to experience the unique allure of the Aegean on an unforgettable round-trip journey through the Cyclades, carrying you from the historic coastal streets of Crete to unspoilt island shores. Here, time slows down to an idyllic rhythm, inviting you to lose yourself among whitewashed alleyways, hidden coves, and quiet family-run tavernas. Discover the wonders of Iraklia’s secluded swimming bays, Schinoussa’s sun-drenched coastal trails, and the grand ancient monuments of Naxos. Wander past quaint harbourfronts, stopping at little local cafés for cups of Greek coffee while admiring bobbing wooden fishing boats. You'll feel completely liberated as you leave daily life behind, soaking in sweeping maritime vistas, crystalline sea breezes, and the feel of the Mediterranean sun on your skin. Throughout all this, a selection of delightful hotels and included ferry transfers ensure seamless travel between islands, so your only focus is pure relaxation.

Included
  • Two or three nights on Crete

  • Two or three nights on Iraklia

  • One, two, or three nights on Schinoussa

  • One, two or three nights on Naxos

  • Further one or two nights on Crete

  • Room-only basis

  • Flights are included from your selected airport to Heraklion, Crete

  • Shared transfers between airport, hotels and ports

  • Ferry transfers between islands

Day 1-2: Crete

Touch down in Heraklion on the island of Crete, where you'll be transferred from the airport to your first hotel. Once the ancient port of Knossos and a prized stronghold of the Venetian Empire, this historic capital weaves centuries of rich heritage into its coastal charm. Over the next few days, …

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City Breeze Suites  or similar

Day 3-4: Iraklia

Today, you'll transfer to Heraklion Port to board a ferry to Naxos, where a smooth connection awaits for your secondary ferry to the unspoilt shores of Iraklia. Spend unhurried days immersed in the island's magic, where wild thyme scents the breeze and dramatic coastal trails wind towards secluded …

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Alexandra Studios  or similar

Day 5: Schinoussa

Board the ferry at Iraklia Port and glide over sapphire waters to neighbouring Schinoussa. Known in local lore as the "Island of the Sun" and carpeted in fragrant mastic shrubs, this serene haven offers low-slung green hills and a smattering of secluded beaches fringed by sparkling Aegean waters. S…

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Grispos Villas  or similar

Day 6: Naxos

Sail from Schinoussa to Naxos, the largest and one of the greenest islands in the Cyclades. Spend your time completely at leisure, discovering the vibrant culture and ancient heritage that make this destination so enchanting. You might choose to wander through the labyrinthine cobblestone alleys of…

Read more
Korali Garden Hotel  or similar

Day 7: Crete

Back on Cretan soil in Heraklion, your final stay is yours to spend entirely as you wish, giving you time to revisit a favourite spot or tick off anything you missed the first time around. Take an unhurried stroll through narrow Old Town alleyways, pause at a shaded sidewalk café to enjoy a chilled…

Read more
City Breeze Suites  or similar

Day 1-2: Crete

Touch down in Heraklion on the island of Crete, where you'll be transferred from the airport to your first hotel. Once the ancient port of Knossos and a prized stronghold of the Venetian Empire, this historic capital weaves centuries of rich heritage into its coastal charm. Over the next few days, …

Read more
City Breeze Suites  or similar

Day 3-4: Iraklia

Today, you'll transfer to Heraklion Port to board a ferry to Naxos, where a smooth connection awaits for your secondary ferry to the unspoilt shores of Iraklia. Spend unhurried days immersed in the island's magic, where wild thyme scents the breeze and dramatic coastal trails wind towards secluded …

Read more
Alexandra Studios  or similar

Day 5-6: Schinoussa

Board the ferry at Iraklia Port and glide over sapphire waters to neighbouring Schinoussa. Known in local lore as the "Island of the Sun" and carpeted in fragrant mastic shrubs, this serene haven offers low-slung green hills and a smattering of secluded beaches fringed by sparkling Aegean waters. S…

Read more
Grispos Villas  or similar

Day 7-8: Naxos

Sail from Schinoussa to Naxos, the largest and one of the greenest islands in the Cyclades. Spend your time completely at leisure, discovering the vibrant culture and ancient heritage that make this destination so enchanting. You might choose to wander through the labyrinthine cobblestone alleys of…

Read more
Korali Garden Hotel  or similar

Day 9-10: Crete

Back on Cretan soil in Heraklion, your final stay is yours to spend entirely as you wish, giving you time to revisit a favourite spot or tick off anything you missed the first time around. Take an unhurried stroll through narrow Old Town alleyways, pause at a shaded sidewalk café to enjoy a chilled…

Read more
City Breeze Suites  or similar

Day 1-3: Crete

Touch down in Heraklion on the island of Crete, where you'll be transferred from the airport to your first hotel. Once the ancient port of Knossos and a prized stronghold of the Venetian Empire, this historic capital weaves centuries of rich heritage into its coastal charm. Over the next few days, …

Read more
City Breeze Suites  or similar

Day 4-6: Iraklia

Today, you'll transfer to Heraklion Port to board a ferry to Naxos, where a smooth connection awaits for your secondary ferry to the unspoilt shores of Iraklia. Spend unhurried days immersed in the island's magic, where wild thyme scents the breeze and dramatic coastal trails wind towards secluded …

Read more
Alexandra Studios  or similar

Day 7-9: Schinoussa

Board the ferry at Iraklia Port and glide over sapphire waters to neighbouring Schinoussa. Known in local lore as the "Island of the Sun" and carpeted in fragrant mastic shrubs, this serene haven offers low-slung green hills and a smattering of secluded beaches fringed by sparkling Aegean waters. S…

Read more
Grispos Villas  or similar

Day 10-12: Naxos

Sail from Schinoussa to Naxos, the largest and one of the greenest islands in the Cyclades. Spend your time completely at leisure, discovering the vibrant culture and ancient heritage that make this destination so enchanting. You might choose to wander through the labyrinthine cobblestone alleys of…

Read more
Korali Garden Hotel  or similar

Day 13-14: Crete

Back on Cretan soil in Heraklion, your final stay is yours to spend entirely as you wish, giving you time to revisit a favourite spot or tick off anything you missed the first time around. Take an unhurried stroll through narrow Old Town alleyways, pause at a shaded sidewalk café to enjoy a chilled…

Read more
City Breeze Suites  or similar

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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. For some countries in Southeast Asia, you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. 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.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed on this trip.

Optional services

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