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CYCLADES ISLANDS - 2 week itinerary
Day 1 - Athens to Kea




An exceptionally picturesque island. On the south side of Nikolaos Bay - which was a pirate stronghold in the 13th c. - is the little port of Korissia, built on the side of ancient Korissia. There are remains of the ancient town walls and a Sanctuary of Apollo.

The famous lion - carved from the native rock in the 6th c. BCE - can be seen just north-east of Kea town. Another highlight is the beautiful anchorage of Poleis.
Vourkari is a small bay with many traditional taverns, small shops and bars and is certainly worth a visit.

 

Day 2 - Kea to Andros




The greenest island of the Cyclades. Andros is a very attractive island with some traditional and very picturesque villages. The fortified capital of the island is a real jewel which combines Venetian and Cycladic architecture.

 

Day 3 - Andros to Tinos




One of the biggest islands of Cyclades. It is famous, among religious, for its huge Church of Panagia (Virgin) which has a miraculous icon and is attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the country on the 15th of August, feast day of the Virgin. Its traditional cuisine and way of life attract more tourists every year.

 

Day 4 - Tinos to Siros




Confident about its beauty and its finesse, with a harbor that is a landmark in Greek history, Siros is ready to seduce and lure you to its unique rhythm. The flight is but a few minutes by plane will bring within approximately 30 minutes to this wonderful island, and offering you the luxury to have ample time to explore it.

However throughout the trip, with the ship or the Catamaran (4 and 2 hours corresponding) you will prepare yourself psychologically for the unique moments that you will spend on the island that will surely remain unforgettable
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Day 5 - Siros to Mykonos

The most popular island of Cyclades Group, famous from the international jet set visitors and the celebrating atmosphere which is overarching the island. A very active night-life in combination with beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants.

 

Day 6 - Mykonos to Paros

Considered as one of the most beautiful island of the Cyclades. Three bays cut deep inland - in the west the sheltered Paroikia Bay, with the island's capital that serves as the main sailing port. In the north the bay which shelters the little town of Naoussa, which in Roman times was the island's main port for the shipment of Lychnites marble; and in the east the flat Marmara bay.

Paros is also known in Greece for its ideal weather conditions for windsurfing.

 

Day 7 - Paros to Kaufonissioa

Situated to the south east of its more illustrious neighbour Naxos. Koufonisia are two islands separated by a 200 metres straight. The upper populated island is one of the smallest islands in Cyclades.

In spite of its size, Koufonisia does have several tavernas and cafes together with some local art shops. You will find the meals in local hostelries of a high standard, with fish in plentiful supply courtesy of the home fleet.
The island is small enough to walk around in the morning. Beaches are the big plus of Koufonisia.

 

Day 8 - Kaufonissia to Amorgos

The secret jewel of the Cyclades with high, craggy mountains that cut sharply down to the sea. Sparkling turquoise shallow waters lap onto fine sand or white pebble beaches. The remains of several ancient cities, extensive cemetery areas, finds of coins and rock inscriptions bear witness to the importance of the island in Minoan and Hellenistic times as a port of call on the sea route between Milos and the south-eastern Aegean.

 

Day 9 - Amorgos to Ios

A small island in the heart of the Cyclades. IOS is said to be the island of youth, where young people from all over the world meet and enjoy their summers. Ios is famous for its vivid nightlife with an uncountable number of bars, cafés, clubs and restaurants and for its beaches with crystal clear water.

The little port of Ios, with the domed Church of Ayia Irini (17th c.) lies in a sheltered bay on the west coast of the island. One kilometre up the fertile Kato Kampos Valley, conspicuously and picturesquely situated on the hillside, is the chief place on the island, Ios.

 

Day 10 - Ios to Santorini

Many reasons have made this island famous worldwide. Its great wines, the international and local cuisine but most of all, the villages which are situated on cliffs and offer breathtaking view over the submerged volcano.
The island also has impressive beaches with the sand of tour choice: black, red or white! Thira together with the smaller islands of Thirasia and Aspro are part of a volcanic crater, which has been engulfed by the sea.
In the centre are the Kammeni islands, the cones of later volcanoes, which came into being in historical times. Hot springs and emissions of gas bear witness to continuing volcanic activity.

 

Day 11 - Santorini to Folegandros

A small and rocky island with wild beauty and a spectacular capital perched on a cliff with medieval dwellings. On a flat expanse above the pretty harbor of Karavostasi is Hora or Folegandros, which consists of two sections. In the old settlement in the Kastro area, the outer walls of the houses form the sort of defensive precinct to be found else where in the Cyclades. The new quarter is just as pretty, with narrow alleys, stepped walls, courtyards, wooden balconies and typically Aegean churches. The finest church on the island that of Our Lady, stands above a section of the ancient wall.

 

Day 12 - Folegandros to Milos

A volcanic island with spectacular geological and rock formations and exceptional beaches with turquoise waters. It has one of the best harbours in the Mediterranean, formed when the sea broke into the crater through a gap on its north-west side.

Milos is famous about the colour of the sea around the island, the traditional local cuisine and its friendly people. Famous beaches of the island are Sarakiniko, Kleftiko, Ag. Kiriaki and many others.

 

Day 13 - Milos to Sifnos

The principal port on Sifnos is Kamares, which is very well sheltered. From there roads lead to the must-see places along the coasts and indeed these also proof beautiful anchorages and should really be visited by boat.
The medieval village of Kastro - with remnants of its ancient walls - but also the bays of Faros, Vathi and Platis Gialos are absolutely worth exploring: ranslucent turquoise water, combined with good taverns.
However, the best restaurants can be found in Apollonia.

 

Day 14 - Sifnos to Serifos

Serifos is an island renowned for its excellent food and relaxed atmosphere. Most of the anchorages in the south are now used by fish farms. Moreover, apart from Livadi and the Monastery of the Taxiarchs in the north, there is much to be seen. Its highest point is Mount Tourlos with 483 m.

The island's main sources of income are its modest agriculture and its open-cast iron mines, which have been worked since ancient times.

 

Day 15 - Serifos to Athens

Serifos is an island renowned for its excellent food and relaxed atmosphere. Most of the anchorages in the south are now used by fish farms. Moreover, apart from Livadi and the Monastery of the Taxiarchs in the north, there is much to be seen. Its highest point is Mount Tourlos with 483 m.

The island's main sources of income are its modest agriculture and its open-cast iron mines, which have been worked since ancient times.

 

 

 








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