Naxos, Paros : a family trip

Flight to Athens, then transfer (included) to the hotel in Piraeus or Athens depending on the arrival time of the flight. Meeting with your guide at the hotel.
Free dinner. Overnight in Piraeus or Athens.

The schedule for the day depends on the ferry departure time.

From Piraeus, ferry to the largest island in the Cyclades. Luggage transfer to your accommodation. You will walk to the hotel (15 minutes) along the sea with the clattering of sailboat ropes. Depending on the time of arrival, swimming, visit to the endearing capital of Naxos: Venetian fortress, magnificent archaeological museum, stroll to the site of Portara (temple of Apollo; 6th century BC) at sunset. Unless a waffle break, which the city has made a specialty of, tempts you
About 2 hours of walking.
Picnic at noon. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Naxos.

Departing from old marble quarries with their colossal unfinished statues (Kouros), you will discover a pretty traditional path that crosses a plateau before descending to the town of Potamia. There follows a nice climb to the ruined fort of Apano Kastro, superbly perched on top of a hillock from which the view is magnificent. Finally, a quiet path leads you to the white village of Halki and its wonderful Cycladic atmosphere. Possible visit to the lemon distillery. Return by bus to Chora
About 3 hours of walking, +350 m, -250 m
Picnic at noon. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Naxos.

Mini cruise by sailboat or catamaran to Paros or the "small Cyclades" or along the coast of Naxos depending on the wind conditions for an exceptional discovery of the islands at the pace of a sailboat. Swimming breaks (loan of fins and mask) and lunch on board on the program.

Please note: If this is not possible (weather-related security problem or full boats) we offer a superb hike in the area of Apeiranthos, an authentic mountain village or towards Mount Zas, the highest point in the Cyclades.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Naxos.

Crossing (40 minutes) to Parikia, the port capital of the island of Paros, and its famous windmill. While our luggage is transferred to the hotel, we cross the 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. Then we climb the slopes overlooking the city towards Marathi and its ancient garnet mines. Descent on foot to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Paros.
3 hours of walking; + 350m / -350m
Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Paros.

From Parikia to Aliki on the south coast of the island not the beautiful inland trails of Paros. Possible visit to the astonishing "Cycladic Garden" which will thrill children. On a private garden, hyper-realistic doll constructions, reproducing ships, traditional buildings and monuments of the Cyclades with the benevolent explanations of the Benetos family, owners of the site. Entrance € 3 per person (free - 10 years old).
Return transfer to Parikia
About 3 hours 30 minutes of walking; + 380m / -350m
Or :
Line bus transfer to Piso Livadi. Nice walk on the only coastal path on the island that goes to Dryos. It is a magnificent path that goes from beach to beach, especially the aptly named "golden beach", a real call for swimming.
After Dryos, we reach by small roads, the Noe pottery workshop where we can decorate pottery.

Return on foot to Dryos then return by regular bus to Parikia
About 2h30 of walking; + 100m / -100m
Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Paros.

Transfer to the port of Paros to take the ferry to Piraeus (approximately 4 hours crossing). Picnic on board the boat. Arrive in Piraeus in the afternoon then transfer to the hotel in central Athens.
Free dinner. Overnight in Athens.

End of stay after breakfast, transfer to the airport and return flight.