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Start
Athens, Greece
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Finish
Santorini, Greece
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Trip Code
ZVPI
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
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Transport
Ferry, Private vehicle, Taxi
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Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £3,226(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Taste a variety of Greek foods throughout the trip, including a visit to an olive oil press museum in Naxos, a cooking class complete with local kitron tasting and an afternoon of wine tasting in Santorini.
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Learn the tricks of the trade in Naxos during an in-depth cooking class with a local, using organic ingredients from her garden to create regional specialties which you’ll then enjoy for lunch.
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Hike along Santorini’s caldera, passing steep cliff faces and unbelievable views as you learn about the geological history of the island along the way.
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Explore Paros with an expert guide who will share insider knowledge of the island’s history and villages.
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Soak up the beauty of Santorini from your whitewashed Feature Stay hotel, offering spacious rooms, modern amenities, an expansive swimming pool and a prime location next to the Archaeological Museum of Thera.
Is this trip right for you?
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Pickpocketing can be an issue in Athens, especially on public transport. Make sure you keep your valuables concealed and secure while travelling on the metro or bus and you should have no problems.
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Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, so you will need to be able to cope with the heat if you're visiting at this time. Please consider the time of year and your suitability for visiting during that season.
Itinerary
Discover Greece’s iconic Cyclades on an in-depth island adventure
Let the charm of the Cyclades wash over you on this 9-day Premium island adventure in Greece. Start off in the storied city of Athens, explore the villages of Paros, uncover ancient riches in Naxos and soak up the views in Santorini. Hike a caldera, tour wineries, sample local kitron and take a cooking class with organic ingredients. Travel with a passionate local leader who’s eager to share the magic of their country as you discover fascinating histories, incredible food and welcoming locals.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Athens
- DAY 2Day 2 • Paros
- DAY 3Day 3 • Paros
- DAY 4Day 4 • Naxos
- DAY 5Day 5 • Naxos
- DAY 6Day 6 • Naxos
- DAY 7Day 7 • Santorini
- DAY 8Day 8 • Santorini
- DAY 9Day 9 • Santorini
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
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Ferry, Private vehicle, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleAthens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleParos - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide
circleNaxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Guided Tour
circleNaxos - Cooking Class at a Local Farm
circleNaxos - Kaloxylos Olive Oil Press
circleSantorini - Caldera Hike
circleSantorini - Winery visit with tasting and food pairing
circleSantorini - Mythology and Wine experience
museum Optional activities
circleAthens - Acropolis Museum - EUR20
circleAthens - National Gallery of Athens - EUR10
circleAthens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
circleAthens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Acropolis Archeological site (tickets must be booked online) - EUR30
circleParos - Catamaran Day Trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with Lunch - EUR95
circleParos - Farm Visit Tour and Tastings - EUR45
circleParos - Public Ferry from Paros to Antiparos ( Summer months RTN ticket) - EUR8
circleNaxos - Koufonissia & Rina Cave Cruise - EUR90
circleNaxos - Mykonos and Delos One Day Cruise from Naxos - EUR75
circleNaxos - Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - EUR35
circleSantorini - Akrotiri Archaeological site - EUR20
circleSantorini - Thira Prehistoric Museum - EUR10
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£4,301£3,226
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,213£3,581
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Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£4,158
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£4,323
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,609
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£4,945
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£5,060
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£4,609
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Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£4,785
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Sunday May 10, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£4,274
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,274
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Sunday May 24, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,444
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Tuesday May 26, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,444
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Sunday May 31, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,274
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Important notes
Reviews (25)
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Tracey
Jun 07, 2025
My first trip to Europe. My first guided tour. My expectations were exceeded just after 3 days. The level of professionalism and personal satisfaction was incredible. Our tour leader, Artemis (aka Mama Goose) will hold a very special place in my heart. We not only learned about Greece, we met wonderful collaborator that she works with and she made me feel like we were meeting her family. Intrepid is a wonderful company and I will definitely be using them again and telling everyone about Intrepid Travel.
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Linda
Jun 05, 2025
Intrepid tour of the Greek Islands is outstanding. We enjoyed the local experience with food and beverages superb. Our local tour leader, Artemis Tsichia, was knowledgeable on history and had relationships with locals at every stop and ensured our satisfaction throughout. Artemis went above and beyond to coordinate our experience while on tour and during our free time. We were safe and had the time of our lives. In addition, customer service before and after was outstanding and helpful. I would recommend Intrepid!
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Annette
Jun 04, 2025
I experienced the best of the real Greece in this 9 day tour. Immersive and integrative experiences put you at the heart of the vital culture, food, wine & song. I highly recommend this trip.
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Kimberly
Jun 02, 2025
Go on this trip! The sites you’ll see & the history you’ll learn are incredible. It’s the perfect mix of touring, beaching, interacting with locals, eating and free time. I only wish I’d had more time in Santorini!
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Elizabeth
May 27, 2025
Please feel free to use any of my positive comments.
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Rod
May 19, 2025
Immerse yourself in the magic and exploration of the Greek Islands.
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Hannah
Jun 10, 2024
This trip was apart of our honeymoon and we loved every second of it! Chryssa went above and beyond to make the trip magical! Every tour was great, the excursions were fun & miss the food already!
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Amy
Oct 12, 2023
Highly recommend using this agency. They did a great job planning and executing our trip. We will be back! Loved our tour guide, Estel.
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Lynette
Oct 09, 2023
The Premium Greece Cyclades Island Tour was fabulous. I highly recommend this tour.
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Laurie
Sep 14, 2023
This was a most memorable trip from the onset. Maria, our tour leader, was enthusiastic, approachable and caring. We knew immediately that she was an advocate in all ways, giving us peace of mind that everything was going to run smoothly with no worries at all. The tour offered everything we could have imagined. We especially loved the balance of group activities with time on our own to do our own exploring at our own pace. I will surely recommend Intrepid to others and hope to have a future experience with them sometime in the future.