Athens & Paradise Xpress – Mykonos & Santorini Islands

Early morning pick-up for your private transfer to Pireas Port of Athens.
Depart Pireas Port on a Fast Ferry to Mykonos island. Journey time is approximately 4 hours.

Welcome to Mykonos Island
Your driver will be there to greet you at the New Port of Mykonos or the Airport. Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

Check-in at your hotel. If arrival is before the hotel designated check-in time you may elect to leave your luggage at reception.

The rest of your day is free to explore the island, the main town or go for a swim in one of its many beaches.
No introduction is needed to this jetsetter's island paradise where glamour meets simplicity. Mykonos, this world-famous small island awash in the Aegean Sea attracts visitors from all over the world and from all walks of life. Arriving in their private jets, their private cruisers, by air or fly in on low-cost airlines, by boat or on-board a large cruise ship. Celebrities, famous movie stars. Sheikhs the rich and famous mingle with families, the honeymooners, the young, the tourists and the locals. Mykonos island offers the antithesis of 24/7 partying, peace and relaxation or a mix of both.

Its Little Venice area, the famous windmills, the whitewashed houses in a maze of narrow alleys, beaches, its famous nightlife sets the scene for an unforgettable `Instagram` experience. Then we have the antiquity of UNESCO protected and uninhabited Delos island - a short trip across from Mykonos- shows us that life was thriving here thousands of years ago again in a multicultural society and an important trade centre attracting the ancient known world.

Mykonos makes everybody feel like a celebrity during your stay enjoying 5-star service, gastronomy, beautiful beaches, international all-night parties or just pure relaxation by the pool or at a beach.

Today you can explore the island's many beaches, or choose from an amazing array of tour options available on the island.
Relax by the pool and stroll down to the old town for last minute shopping and a chance to bump into a celebrity. The options are endless.
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The Mykonos island & Main Town Morning Tour
Make your way to the main town square of Mykonos town to join this tour. Moderate walking through the town’s narrow passages where pirates in the by-gone era were lost and captured in a maze of narrow paths dotted with the local architecture at every corner. See the windmills, the famous beaches and towns on the island, visit a monastery and enjoy a coffee or refreshment at Kalafatis famous beach. Tour operates most morning and on Tuesday afternoons.

Note: Don’t forget to take sun protection and sunglasses, bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes.

The UNESCO heritage-listed `sacred` island of Delos
This half-day tour departs at 10:00 in the morning from the Old Pier -located a short walk from the main town of Mykonos. The 45-minute boat ride to the sacred island of Delos will transport you to an ancient world, known not only as the centre of the Cycladic island group but the centre of the ancient world. Called the island of light, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis (Diana) and home to the first multicultural civilization and also the centre of the trade crossroad of the ancient world.

There is a lot to see: Delos was inhabited between 2500 B.C. and 69 B.C. The island boasts many treasures like the ancient marketplace -Agora, the famous terrace of the Naxos Lions, the Holy Lake, the theatre, their living quarters a lot more. See the houses of Dionysus, Cleopatra of Egypt, the Trident, the Masks, the Dolphin mosaic. A UNESCO listed archaeological treasure on an entire island. Visit the Temple of Isis - the Egyptian goddess, the Roman water system and cisterns, the unique museum, mosaics, statues and a myriad of objects found during the excavations.

The boat departs Delos harbour at 2.30 pm but if you still feel energized you may remain a little longer and catch the last boat back to Mykonos at 3.00 pm and maybe climb the islands highest point named Kynthos only 115m high to enjoy the view of the surrounding Cycladic islands.

Note: Don’t forget to take sun protection and sunglasses, bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes.

After breakfast and check-out your driver will transfer you to Mykonos New Port

Depart Mykonos island on a Highspeed vessel for Santorini island. Your fast journey will take approximately 2 hours.

Welcome to Santorini
Your driver will be there to greet you at the Airport or Port. Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

Check-in at your hotel. If arrival is before the hotel designated check-in time you may elect to leave your luggage at reception.

Free afternoon:
Rest of your day free to explore the Kamari area of Santorini.
Enjoy a swim at the nearby beach or lay by the pool. An evening must, is a visit to the main town and a walk along the Caldera connecting the 3 connected towns of Fira, Firostefani or Imerovigli. Enjoy a walk through the cobbled streets with a surprise at every corner.
The most amazing views await you from the towns hanging off the cliff. If you are adventurous you may elect to visit the town of Oia (pronounced `ia`) the location for the movie Lana Croft: `Tomb Raider` with Angelina Jolie.
Ensure you are at any location with a view of the volcano across the waters to view the most famous and romantic sunset.

Tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel to port to board the catamaran for this amazing Caldera Cruise of Santorini. View the Red and White beach, the Hot springs of the Volcano for swimming and snorkelling. Enjoy a spectacular sunset with a glass of wine.
Includes Dinner (vegetarian option to be requested), open bar for wines and soft drinks, snorkelling gear and a towel
This cruise is also available in the morning and ends early afternoon.

Note: Don’t forget to take your swimming costume, a beach towel, sun protection and sun glasses, bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes

After breakfast and check-out, your driver will transfer you to Santorini Port or Airport
TOUR ENDS

POSSIBLE OPTIONS & EXTENSIONS:
If you are continuing your journey to another island or you are traveling to ATHENS please let us know. We can add on any extension to your current package and offer:
-Domestic air tickets.
-Additional Ferry/Highspeed tickets in Greece
-Stopover in Athens. Please view our City Break Packages for more information
-Additional accommodation, transfers, tours or cruises
-Any tailored made package.
Please let us know how we can make your holiday a unique and memorable experience.