GREEK ISLAND HOPPING
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Duration
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Tour Type
Tour Code
CTK-GRKIH
Overview
Bounce between Greece’s major islands, where the nightlife’s as wondrous as the architecture. You’ll immerse yourself in Greece’s wonderful sea, sun, and sumptuous culture. Villages, volcanoes, tzatziki for days and enough pretty coves to put glowing hearts in your eyes. By day you’ll have ample time for exploring, and by night you’ll sleep like a baby in accommodation that’s specially selected for its cosiness. Speedboat safaris and Star Wars sunsets, anyone?
Included/Excluded
- Only US$200 deposit to book
- Pay over time, interest free
- No booking fee, no change fee
- FlexDeposit
Day 1: Start Athens | Breakfast
Athens:
- Hello island lovers! Welcome to Greece, and welcome to the best holiday of your life. It’s a big call to make on day 1, but we’re making it! Take a minute to unpack in settle in to our hotel before we meet up this evening. First your Trip Manager will give you the rundown of what to expect over the next 10 days, then exchange proper hellos with your fellow travellers over an included dinner.
Dorian Inn (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Private Transport from Port to Hotel
- Ferry Ride from Athens to Mykonos
- Walk Through The A-maze-zing Roads of Mykonos at Night
Day 2: Athens to Mykonos | Breakfast
Athens:
- With no time to waste, we’ll start our island hopping adventures today with our first destination: Mykonos.
Mykonos:
- Let’s do this! Two nights on the island of Mykonos, how did we get so lucky? Even the boat ride across the Aegean will have you awe struck and in love. Tonight, you’ll have the option to join an exploration of Mykonos by night on a locally guided walking tour of the town’s cobbled streets.
Paradise Beach (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Private Transport from Port to Hotel
- Ferry Ride from Athens to Mykonos
- Walk Through The A-maze-zing Roads of Mykonos at Night
Day 3: Mykonos | Breakfast
Mykonos:
- Get ready for a day full of viewing coastal windmills, stuffing your face with olives, feta, and tzatziki. We’ll stroll down storybook streets dotted with those gorgeous blue domes and we’ll pick up some evil eye ornaments along the way to keep the bad vibes away. And this is all before you’ve even taken a dip in the ocean! Doesn’t get much better than this… The day is yours to soak up the sunshine and play in the sea.
Paradise Beach (or similar)
Day 4: Mykonos to Paros | Breakfast
Mykonos:
- This morning we’re on to our next Greek island, Paros. Let’s spare a thought for all those travellers who only get to visit just one Greek Island, and then remember how lucky we are.
Paros:
- Beaches, naturally sculpted swimming coves, a Byzantine church and traditional villages: we must be in Paros. You’re free to get into the sun and sea vibes. Those who feel like exploring can sign up for an optional trip to a traditional village where you’ll visit a local family-run bakery and shop the local handicrafts.
Asterias (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Mykonos to Paros
- Support Local Shops in the Traditional Town of Lefkes
Day 5: Paros | Breakfast, Dinner
Paros:
- Another day, another Greek Island delight. Hold tight – today we’re off for a visit to Naoussa, a fishing village with colourful fishing boats and white-washed houses. Tonight, we’ll tuck into an included dinner at a local restaurant, before heading out to sample the local nightlife.
Asterias (or similar)
Day Highlights:
- Visit a Fishing Village and Chill on the Krios Beach
Day 6: Paros to Santorini | Breakfast
Paros:
- Paros, it’s been magical – but today we’re taking to the seas again, this time in search of Greece’s most insta-famous island: Santorini.
Santorini:
- Santorini, we have arrived! Tonight you’ll have the chance to explore this magical Island and roam the cobbled streets.
Hotel Nikos (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Paros to Santorini
- Visit Fira
Day 7: Santorini | Breakfast
Santorini:
- Rise and shine, Greek Island travellers! The island of Santorini won’t explore itself. Today is your day to take a swim at Perissa Beach, eat the local specialty of fried tomato balls known as domatokeftedes, or roam and explore. You can even opt to take a visit to incredible Oia followed by a visit to the black sand beach of Santorini.
Hotel Nikos (or similar)
Day Highlights:
- Explore Oia and black sand beaches in Santorini
Day 8: Santorini to Ios | Breakfast, Dinner
Santorini:
- A bit more rugged and remote than Santorini and Mykonos, Ios will prove a nice change of scenery for our final Island night. And thankfully, there will be no change in the good vibes or the time spent ocean side.
Ios:
- We’ll join together for an included dinner tonight, with another free evening on the cards afterwards.
Far Out Beach Resort (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Santorini to Ios
Day 9: Ios | Breakfast
Ios:
- Our final Island day, and your last chance to soak up the Greek sun and frolic in the sand without a care in the world. Now is your chance to get some adrenaline in with a speedboat safari, or take a leisurely stroll around the pretty village of Ios Chora and enjoy some stuffed zucchini flowers or baked feta drizzled with olive oil at a local cafe. It’s a free evening tonight, so you’re going to need the fuel if you want to hit the party scene of Hora until the break of dawn.
Far Out Beach Resort (or similar)
Day Highlights:
Hop on Board a Speedboat Safari in Ios
Day 10: Ios to Athens | Breakfast
Ios:
- While choking back the tears and waving a sad goodbye to the dreamy islands of Greece, try to think positive thoughts: we have a boat ride to enjoy this morning, as well as one more night together in the city of Athens.
Athens:
- Ready for one more dose of Athens and one last chance to hang out together? We’ll soak up the last rays of the Mediterranean sun this afternoon before an optional farewell dinner together.
Dorian Inn (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Ios to Athens
- Private Transport from Port to Hotel
- Grab a Goodbye Dinner at Psiri
Day 11: End Athens | Breakfast
Athens:
- And just like that, it’s time for the goodbyes. As sad as they are, at least you have the memories. And another 300 Contiki trips to jump aboard! Make the most of your last free breakfast before you kick on to your next port of call.
Day Highlights:
- Hike the Acropolis Hill and Marvel at Athens’ Attractions