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Gorgeous Greek Island Hopper
Gorgeous Greek Island Hopper
17 days  ·  4 places  ·  1 country

Hop between the most iconic Greek Islands to the hidden gems of the Cyclades, with relaxing yacht tours and vibrant beach clubs.

Arrive in a sea of whitewashed houses and blue domed churches alongside vibrant beaches with unbelievably turquoise waters – the quintessential view of Mikonos. Make your way to the luxury five-star Casa Del Mar Mykonos Seaside Resort, the perfect oceanfront escape. Check-in to your private villa and head straight for the beach lined with plush sunbeds to relax and cool off in the crystal-clear waters.

Scorpios is one of Mykonos’s best known beach clubs and is well worth a visit. Lounge on the beach sofas beneath the shaded cabanas, sipping on cocktails, listening to music, and dining on classic Mediterranean cuisine. Watch as the golden sun sets beneath the ocean horizon and feel as the atmosphere becomes electrified.

Mikonos, Greece
Scorpios
Day 2
Paraga, Mikonos 846 00, Greece

Spend your day venturing through the charming warren of narrow pedestrian streets that make up the island. These tiny streets make picture perfect backdrop lined with gorgeous cafes, blue doorways, and vibrant purple bougainvillea flowers.

Enjoy the afternoon with a guided tour of the islands unique churches, charming villages, iconic windmills, and most famous beaches. The tour will take you through the picturesque streets and is the perfect way of exploring the island.

Complete your day by indulging in a traditional Greek dining experience at Caesars restaurant.

Mikonos, Greece
Caesars
Day 3
Goumenio Square, Mykonos Town, Mikonos 846 00, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos City and Island Afternoon Tour
Day 3
Mykonos, Mikonos 846 00, Greece

Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hotel before checking out any time before 12pm. Head down to the Port where you can catch a ferry to the island of Paros, and enjoy the ocean views during the 50-minute ride.

Arrive at the stunning Parilio a Member of Design Hotels resort to get comfortable and lounge by the glistening pool.

Mykonos Paros
Day 4

Sit back and enjoy a classic Mediterranean breakfast, before basking in the dazzling sunshine by the resort pool with a book and glass of local wine in hand. Head down to the pristine beaches for a change in scenery and continue to rejuvenate in the turquoise ocean waters.

Paros is an island with exquisite versatility in its landscape, from hills covered in spectacular rock formations, to a vibrant capital with ancient ruins, and charming rural villages. This island exudes the same Cycladic character that you will find on Mykonos and Santorini, but with a quieter, more refined approach.

Enjoy a guided tour with a reputable company to make the most of this exquisite island.

Paros, Greece
Paros Guided Tour
Day 6
Paros 844 00, Greece

Hop to the next dreamy Greek island with a ferry from Paros to Naxos and head straight for the sandy white beaches with unbelievably blue waters.

Once you’ve enjoyed some fun in the sun, check-in to the luxurious Xerolithos Natural Living resort overlooking the picture-perfect mountain ranges.

Paros Naxos
Day 7

Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades with rural villages peppered throughout the breathtaking landscape. Put on those hiking boots and head to the base of Mt Zas, an ancient place where the mightiest of Greek Gods, Zeus, was born and raised, and the highest point of the Cyclades. Once you reach the peak of the mountain you will be met with a 360-degree view of the island below and the endless ocean.

Follow the history of Apollo and visit his temple, located on a small island off the mainland accessible via a paved footpath. The ancient site offers stunning views of the sea and city and is a wonderful place to watch as the golden sun sets below the horizon.

Naxos, Greece
Mount Zas
Day 8
Mount Zas, Drimalia 843 02, Greece
Naxos, Greece
Temple of Apollo - Portara
Day 8
Naxos 843 00, Greece

Wake up and enjoy a relaxing morning at the resort, and choose to take a day of leisure or continue to explore the beautiful island.

Spend the afternoon swimming and lounging on the dreamy island beaches before heading to YUCCA Beach Bar & Restaurant to enjoy a cocktail and dine on classic Greek dishes as you watch the sunset. The restaurant is perfectly located on the shoreline, so every bit is accompanied by the soft sound of the waves crashing and the sea breeze relieves the Mediterranean heat.

Naxos, Greece
YUCCA Beach Bar
Day 9
Plaka Naxou, Maragkas 843 00, Greece

The island of Milos awaits, with its pristine beaches and the volcanic landscape, this less visited island is a relaxed oasis. Take the ferry and dock in some the most beautiful waters you will ever see, and make you way to the sophisticated White Pebble Suites resort.

Once checked in, simply sit by the pool overlooking the sea and distant mountains and enjoy the luxuries of this gorgeous paradise.

Naxos White Pebble Suites
Day 10

Milos is known for it unbelievably beautiful beaches and is the perfect island to spend the day beach-hopping! Papafragas Beach is a short drive from the hotel and is a vibrant mix of swimming holes and caves in the massive rock formations.

From here, travel to the other side of the island to dive into the clearest aquamarine water of Fyriplaka Beach. Slightly further down the island shoreline you will discover the dazzling turquoise Tsigrado Beach, which is accessible via a ladder wedged between a dramatic crack in the cliff face.

Milos, Greece
Papafragas Caves
Day 11
Plaka 848 00, Greece
Milos, Greece
Fyriplaka beach
Day 11
Milos 848 00, Greece
Milos, Greece
Tsigrado Beach
Day 11
Plaka 848 00, Greece

Your final full day in Milos should be spent basking in the sunshine and immersed in the aquamarine ocean waters. Break up your day of leisure with a trip to the Catacombs of Milos to discover the chilling mystery of the underground world. These caves were assumed to be build at the end of the 1st century and represent one of the most important archaeological findings of the island.

Milos, Greece
Catacombs of Milos
Day 12
Milos 848 00, Greece

Hop onboard the last ferry of this island-hopping adventure and travel to the iconic island of Santorini. Arrive at the five-star Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini paradise, and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

White Pebble Suites Santorini
Day 13

Wake up the exquisite views of the Aegeon Sea from this beachfront paradise resort. Wander down to the Café Nikki to start your day with a refreshing breakfast before exploring the traditional white houses and cliffside gorgeousness of Santorini.

Take a guided tour of the Santorini villages, including the iconic Pharos Lighthouse, and enjoy a meze lunch with wine along the way.

Thira, Greece
Santorini Villages Tour with Pharos Lighthouse
Day 14
Thera 847 00, Greece

After enjoying the island from land, take to the sea! Explore in pure luxury as you lounge on the deck of a semi-private yacht and discover the best snorkelling and swimming destinations that surround the island. Feast on traditional Greek cuisine and sip on local wine throughout the trip.

Thira, Greece
Semi Private Luxury Day-Cruise in Santorini
Day 15
Thera 847 00, Greece

As this is your last full day in the gorgeous Greek Islands choose to spend it exploring, shopping, or relaxing by the beach or in the five-star resort.

Make the final night as special and memorable as possible with a lavish sunset cruise through the breathtaking turquoise waters in a traditional wooden sailing boat. Treat your tastebuds to a sensational dinner, included in the cruise, at Captain John’s Taverna on the jetty, before hopping back on board the boat to witness the most spectacular sunset.

Thira, Greece
Sunset Cruise
Day 16
Thera 847 00, Greece

This is the end of your Greek Island escape! Relax and indulge in a beautiful breakfast by the beach, before checking out of the stunning hotel by 11am.

Mikonos, Greece
Casa Del Mar Mykonos Seaside Resort
Day 17
Aleomandra, Mykono, 84600 Greece
Paros, Greece
Parilio a Member of Design Hotels
Day 17
Kolympithres
Naxos Island, Greece
Xerolithos Natural Living
Day 17
Kanakari, Sangri
Milos Island, Greece
White Pebble Suites
Day 17
Pollonia
Ag. Paraskevi Greece
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini
Day 17
Ag. Paraskevi 847 00, Greece
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