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Daily Tour
2 people
English
Welcome to Mykonos Island
Private Transfer:
Your driver will be there to greet you at the Port or Airport. Transfer by minibus to your hotel.
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.
Rest of your day free to explore the island, the main town or go for a swim in one of its many beaches. No introduction 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. Sheiks 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 white washed houses in a maze of narrow alleys, beaches, its famous nightlife-sets the seen 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.
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 center of the Cycladic island group but the center 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 center 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 market place -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. An UNESCO listed archeological 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 harbor 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.
Private Transfer:
After breakfast and check-out your driver will Transfer by minibus to Mykonos New Port
Transportation:
Depart Mykonos island on a Highspeed vessel for Naxos island. Your fast journey will take approximately 40-50 minutes.
Welcome to Naxos
Transfer:
Your driver will be there to greet you at Naxos Port. Transfer by minibus to your hotel.
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 or Naxos Island Sunset Walk
This island is the largest in its group with its unique architecture, beautiful beaches and gastronomy like no other based on its vast local produce. After you relax at your hotel why not take a walking sunset tour of Naxos town. Visit the Temple of Apollo and its giant marble arch called “Portara” better known around the world as the logo for National Geographic .
This walking tour takes through the narrow alleys of the main town admiring the Cycladic unique architecture before reaching the Venetian castle above the town. Pass by the Catholic Cathedral, its mueseum, feel its Venetian past at every corner while building up your appetite.
The highlight of this tour is at Portara to view the beautiful warm Cycladic sunset.
Even though Naxos is the largest island in the Cycladic group, yet it is small enough to see the island's unique inland secrets and villages in a day. This full day adventure bus tour offers hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Visit Demeter’s restored Temple in Sangri dating back to the 5th century B.C and its museum (closed on Tuesdays). Next at the village of Chalki have a chance to taste the local liqueur Citron at an old distillery dating back to 1896. You will visit the medieval town of Apiranthos built on the slopes of the mountain with its narrow alley ways paved with marble, offering breathtaking views to the surrounds. Its unique architecture does not resemble the Cycladic white washed feel belonging to an island but more like a mainland village high up in the mountains.
More surprises for this island unfold at Apollonas the spot of the old emery mines to admire the huge 35-foot marble Kouros statue. This unfinished statue dates back to the 6th century B.C. its considered as the personification of god Dionysus. Its unique not only in size but in its position. The statue is not upright but lying down.
The tour passes through traditional villages medieval churches dating back centuries with unique frescoes and a complex of 4 churches under one dome.
Return to your hotel via the olive press museum and make sure you end your day at a nearby beach.
Note: Ensure you are wearing comfortable walking shoes, have your sunglasses, hat and sun-screen and a face mask (Compulsory by local law until further notice)
Private Transfer:
After breakfast and check-out your driver will transfer you by minibus to Naxos Port
Transportation:
Depart Naxos island on a Highspeed vessel for Santorini island. Your fast journey will take approximately 2 hours.
Welcome to Santorini
Private Transfer:
Your driver will be there to greet you at Port for your minibus transfer to your hotel.
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 walk along the Caldera connecting the 3 connected towns of Fira, Firostefani or Imerovigli. Enjoy a walk through the cobble streets with a surprise at every corner.
The most amazing views awaits you from the towns hanging of 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.
Free morning:
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and stroll the town of Kamari for any last-minute shopping and souvenirs. Relax by the pool or take a swim at the nearby beach.
Afternoon:
The Catamaran Caldera Sunset Cruise
Hotel pick-up around two (2) in the afternoon and transportation to Vlyhada Marina to board the catamaran. Your relaxed romantic adventure starts by sailing past the famous Red and White beaches formed from volcanic lava thousands of years ago. Continue sailing along the coastline heading to a small volcanic island for swimming and snorkeling at the Hot Springs of the ``Nea Kameni`` island. A chance to walk along the lunar like landscape of this volcano formed island, while the crew are preparing your meal. We continue sailing along the awe-inspiring coast line to the Old Port of Fira town which hangs high above the deep blue sea and the cliffs of the Caldera. Sit back and relax and enjoy the view of this Instagram sunset, one of the most photographed sunsets in the world. The most amazing experience when sailing in the Caldera but also viewed from high up on the Caldera cliffs.
Return to port for your transfer back to your hotel.
Note: Don’t forget to take your swimming costume, a beach towel, sun protection and sun glasses, bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes
Private Transfer:
After breakfast and check-out your driver will transfer you to Santorini Port or Airport
TOUR ENDS
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 our services to you.
OPTIONS available:
-Domestic flights
-Ferry or Highspeed tickets (Santorini-Athens Ferry arrives 11.30 pm to midnight & the highspeed at approx. 5.30pm).
-Stopover in Athens or our view our City Break Packages
-Hotel room upgrades or specific room requests
-Any day or half day tours.
-Or any tailored made package, island-hopping options or just adding extra nights to the existing package
-Just let us know how we can make your holiday a unique and memorable experience.
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