Cycladic Treasure: the islands of Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Delos, Paros

Flight arriving to Athens then transfer (included) to the hotel in Mati or Rafina. Meeting with your guide at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Mati or Rafina.

Ferry to Andros (Between 1 hour and 2 hours crossing). From the port of Andros, Gavrio, transfer by bus (45 mins) to Chora. Installation at the hotel for 4 nights. Stroll to Apikia, through a surprising wooded valley, where water springs from fountains, to the point that mineral water - Sariza - is bottled there. Descent to Nimborio beach. Bathing. At the end of the afternoon, visit the town of Chora, its long picturesque pedestrian street lined with arched passages and stairs, its superb neoclassical-style shipowners' houses...
Dinner in a tavern or at the hotel and overnight in hotel in Andros.

From Chora, we go up on ancient paths lined with stone walls and frequented by semi-wild goats, along the sides of the mountain of Gerakonas, towards the Monastery "Panachrándou", at an altitude of 500m. This imposing fortified monastery superbly dominates the valley of Megálos Potamós and offers remarkable views over the entire Chora region. Its church houses beautiful icons as well as a magnificent 18th century iconostasis. Return to Chora by a beautiful kalderimi to the valley of Megálos Potamós.
Dinner and overnight in Andros.

A superb hike to Ormos Korthiou (Korthi bay) and its large beach, following magnificent paved paths and going up the valley of watermills, most of them ruined, moving testimonies of a history marked by the wealth of water on this island. After crossing the picturesque villages of Sineti and Kochilou, and the optional climb to the eagle's nest of Epano Kastro, descent into the large bay of Korthi. Return by public bus after a well-deserved swim.
Dinner and overnight in Andros.

Morning transfer by bus to Palaiopoli. It is almost a crossing from west to east of the island with superb views over the beautiful valleys that descend to Chora. Passage through the magnificent villages of Menites and Lamyra where water abounds, giving a record afforestation rate to this part of the island. To adapt to the bus schedule, this step can be done in reverse.
Dinner in a tavern or at the hotel and overnight in a hotel in Andros.

Morning transfer to the port of Gavrio (45mn), then ferry transfer (1h45) to Chora (or Tinos), a small lively town of nearly 5,000 inhabitants organized around its basilica dedicated to Virgin Mary which attracts pilgrims in large numbers. Installation at the hotel for 4 nights. Then we go up on pleasant slopes revealing a magnificent view over the bay of Chora, the islands of Syros and Mykonos, up to Ktikados. This beautiful village is perched above a valley dotted with dovecotes that we descend to the beautiful Kionia beach for a popular swim. Return to Chora by following the small coastal road, for a visit of the city to meet its astonishing religious rituals and… in search of Markos, the pelican mascot of Tinos!
Dinner in a tavern or at the hotel and overnight in a hotel in Tinos.

Morning crossing to Mykonos (30 minutes) the famous Cyclades island which mixes traditional population and jet-setters in a colorful atmosphere. Then we will embark for Delos the sacred island of the Cyclades which we will visit before returning to Mykonos which we will visit before returning to Tinos.
Dinner in a tavern or at the hotel and overnight in a hotel in Tinos.

Short transfer to Volax, adorable village bursting with whiteness, in an extraordinary granite environment. Hike to the villages of Myrsini and Falatados then between the fertile lands bordering the peak of Xombourgo where the capital of the island was built in classical times. During the Venetian occupation, a fortress, the ruins of which can still be seen, was built at the top. Christianized since, the site is a famous climbing site in Tinos. Descent to Chora along the beautiful slopes overlooking the city.
Dinner in a tavern or at the hotel and overnight in a hotel in Tinos.

Transfer to the village of Kardiani. Magnificent balcony hike above the southwest coast of the island, facing the island of Syros. Possible ascent to the top of the shoulder of Polemou Kambos. Then, we switch north to descend towards Pyrgos, certainly the most beautiful village on the island and its profusion of marble and whiteness in its typical Cycladic architecture. The recent and exciting Marble Museum is there to remind us of the importance of marble mining on the island of Tinos (visit possible, not included in the price). Descent to Panormos, a magnificent coastal village. Transfer back to Tinos.

Depending on the time of the ferry, we can complete our tour of Tinos town or hike to the Kechrovouni Women's Convent which overlooks Chora Bay. Ferry to Paros. Visit of Parikia, the port capital of the island, and its famous windmill. It is somewhat the guardian of the port of this busy city, which conceals a pleasant historic center, rich in the remains of the ancient city of Paros and where the famous church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani (the Virgin Mary with a hundred doors) stands. It is one of the most important Christian monuments in Greece. Continue on foot to the hotel.

From Parikia to Naoussa, here is a discovery of Paros which does not spare surprises: a windmill, two monasteries, an old marble quarry, stroll in the dry bed of a stream… We finish in Naoussa, one of the most charming Cycladic towns with its superb fishing port. The bay of Naoussa is also famous for its beaches including that of Kolymbithres with its rocks polished by the wind and its creeks of fine sand.

Transfer to the beautiful village of Prodhromos on the eastern side of the island. A famous path of medieval origin, "the Byzantine road", leads us to Lefkes before continuing south to the chapel of Agios Nikolaos. A magnificent path takes over in the valley of Kavouropotamos to the houses of Aspro Horio (literally: the white village) from where we just have to drop down to the sea and the village of Dryos. Possibility of continuing along the coast for 1 hour 15 minutes to Piso Livadi, passing by beautiful beaches including the Golden Beach (Chrysi Akti).

Depending on the time of the ferry, we can enjoy Apikia or go for a last hike before the crossing (duration: 4 to 5 hours). Transfer to Athens.
Free dinner.

Transfer to the airport (included) and return flight.