Welcome to the enchanting tour of Athens, Paros, and Santorini! This 7-day journey promises a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, providing you with unforgettable experiences in three of Greece’s most captivating destinations.
Nestled in the heart of the Cyclades, Paros is a captivating island that seamlessly blends traditional Greek charm with modern allure.
Upon Customer’s request.
Please contact info@asit.gr
Embarking on a 7-day, 6-night journey through Athens, Paros, and Santorini promises a rich and immersive experience, combining ancient history, cultural exploration, and stunning landscapes.
Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight.
Breakfast and get ready for Athens Half day city tour. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex. Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home, and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. Overnight.
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Paros. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Paros
Βreakfast and free day at leisure.
Optional: Full day tour. Walk through the old town towards the Venetian castle (13th century) and the church of Saint Konstantinos & Eleni which is situated on the highest spot of Parikia town. Take a short walk towards the most famous and one of the oldest churches of Greece, Panagia Ekatontapyliani (our lady of the hundred doors), built around 400 AC. From here the bus take us to the port of Pounta where we take the ferry to cross over to Antiparos.
We stroll through the picturesque little town and visit the Venetian fortress (15th century) which is still inhabited. Back to Paros, with the bus go to the south where we pass by the villages of Alyki and Drios. Then reach Pisso Livadi, on the east coast of the island, have a break with free time to eat or swim. Reach Lefkes, the former capital of Paros, with its lots of green and its breathtaking view. Pass by Marathi, where the ancient marble quarries were located, where the world famous marble was mined for some of the most known statues and sculptures in ancient times (e.g. the Venus of Milos). In the afternoon, arrive in Naoussa, the beautiful fishing village with all its Cycladic charm. We take a little walk through its small streets and the port with the colorful fishing boats.
Notes: Operating from / to: 01/05/24 – 15 /10/24 every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Santorini.
Breakfast and then starting the tour by bus from the pick-up point, we arrive at the port of Athinios and board the boat. We will sail close to the old port of Fira and make our first stop in the volcanic island of Nea Kameni. Walking up the soil path, we will approach the crater of the still active volcano. The trip continues to the second volcanic island named Palea Kameni.
The boat makes a stop approximately 50 meters from the Hot Springs so you can dive in the green sulphur waters or simply relax and enjoy the view. After the Hot Springs we will sail to Thirasia Island which was part of Santorini before the big explosion of the volcano. We will stay in Thirasia for two hours having the chance to go swimming, have lunch next to the sea or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. Leaving Thirasia Island, the boat will take us to the port of Oia.
We will walk up the steps to the most famous place of the world for its amazing sunset. The tour ends 30 minutes after the sunset. We will gather at the pickup point in Oia where the bus will be waiting to take you back to the point you started the excursion. Overnight.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home, having the best impression from your trip!
The excursion starts from Parikia as we walk to the castle and the church of Saints Constantine and Helen, where is the old town and the most scenic spot. Then, walking through the alleys, we arrive at one of the main attractions of Paros, Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of the oldest churches in the country built around 400 A.C., also called the church with one hundred gates.
From there, the bus takes us to the port of Punda, where we will take the ferry to Antiparos. We will stroll through the picturesque little town and visit the Venetian fortress (15th century) which is still inhabited. Returning to Paros, we cross the southern coast, where we pass the villages of Alyki and Drios and then we reach Pisso Livadi, where we take our break.
You will have some free time for lunch (optional basis) or even to swim. The traditional architecture of Paros, you will meet with a stroll in Lefkes, the former capital of Paros It is built amphitheatrically in cruciform shape, at an altitude of 250 meters, at the center of the island.
It is surrounded by small forest areas, olive groves and vineyards. It is characterized by its beautiful, full of pines forest, which covers one side of the village. In the afternoon we arrive at Naoussa, the beautiful fishing village with all its Cycladic charm.
We take a little walk through its small roads and the port with the colorful fishing boats, which is one of the most picturesque in Greece. An ideal background for great photos!
Special Thank to Visit Greece for the wonderful pictures.
