Your JourneyDay 1: Arrive Santorini. Be awed by the steep coloured cliffs topped by white-washed villages. Day 2: Perissa to Akrotiri (13 km, 5.5 hrs, ascent 580m) Start from Perissa and follow and an old path to a windy saddle then on to the ancient capital of Thira. Descend to the quiet inner area of the island then through vineyards and past picturesque villages to Akrotiri village. Day 3: Fira to Oia (10.3 km, 3 hrs) Explore the narrow alleys of the white-washed town of Fira, the capital of Santorini then walk a fabulous coastal path with spectacular sheer cliffs to Oia. Day 4: Circuit walk from Akrotiri & ferry transfer to Naxos (5.2 km, 1.5 hrs) Walk to the fascinating archaeological site dating back to the Minoan Bronze Age. A settlement buried by the Theran eruption around 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, has been masterfully excavated and displayed under cover showing life as it was at that time. It is known as the Greek Pompeii. Take afternoon ferry to Naxos. Day 5 Chalki to Melanes (10/14/19 kms, 3.5, 4.5, 7 hrs) Your walk starts from Chalki located on the Tragea Plain, the fertile centre of Naxos. Walk on cobbled paths through the countryside past the crumbling Venetian fortress of Ano Kastro to an ancient marble quarry where the unfinished, 10m high statue of Kouros lies. End in the village of Melanes then return to Chora. Day 6 Kynidaros to Eggares (7 km, 2.5 hrs) Transfer to Kynidaros and enjoy a gentle walk to Eggares with picturesque churches and restore olive presses. Day 7 Mt Zas (12 kms, 4 hrs, ascent 650m) Start from Filoti village built at the foothills of Mt Zas, then climb to the summit of this legendary mountain. You can visit the cave where, according to legend, Zeus was nursed by an eagle. Option to extend and walk to Apiranthos and via the saddle of Mt Fanari for breathtaking views. Day 8 Visit the castle and museum in Chora or relax at the sandy beach of Agios Georgios. Afternoon ferry to Santorini then transfer to the airport for your flight. This week can be combined with Western Crete by taking a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion. TerrainModerate to energetic day walks, 4-7 hrs per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths - gravel tracks, cobbled mule-paths and footpaths. MealsBreakfast daily. Schedule2023: Start any day 28 March to 25 October. July and August are very hot! Price - 2023Please note that pricing is per person in Euros, in 2 & 3* Hotels 01 April-27 May, 01-25 Oct - Share Twin €705, Single Supp on request 28 May-27 Jun & 1-30 Sep - Share Twin €750, Single Supp on request 28 Jun-13 Jul - Share Twin €805, Single Supp on request 14 Jul-31 Aug - Share Twin €870, Single Supp on request
Costs for 3 & 4 * Hotels 1 Apr-25 May - Share Twin €850, Single Supp on request 26 May-24 Jun & 12 Sep - 23 Oct - Share Twin €1100, Single Supp on request 25 Jun-11 Sep - Share Twin €1415, Single Supp €884
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Island Hopping Naxos & Santorini
Self Guided Tour - 8 Days / 7 Nights
Explore two beautiful Greek islands in one amazing walking holiday.
Stunning Santorini is probably Greece’s most photographed island. The whitewashed towns of Thira and Oia are spectacularly sited on cliff tops high above the crystal clear shimmering blue sea. On Naxos explore the highest mountain of the area, Zas then discover lively towns, glorious beaches and traditional countryside.
Enjoy the warmth of Greek hospitality in these idyllic islands. The fine cuisine is based on fresh produce – stiffado, goat stew, moussaka, stuffed tomatoes, feta cheese, Greek salads and wonderful seafood. Travel between the two islands is by ferry.
