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9-Day Athens, Sifnos and Serifos

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Overview

The stark contrast of old and new will be your first introduction on this Greek island tour - and this is only the beginning! Discover Athens wonders, feel the vibes, meet the locals with a guided tour of Acropolis and all the ancient monuments before setting off for the simple life.

The light reflecting off the whitewashed houses at traditional villages sit along the crest of the island and Aromas of herbs and olive groves fill the air. Sifnos, home to many poets and first well-known chefs in Greece, is a culinary paradise and has a dreamlike quality. The slow pace nightlife and crystal clear waters complete the amazing scene for the island of 227 churches will make the first location of your Greek island tour unforgettable.

Serifos, with deep blue colours and raw beauty, will take you back some decades as you enjoy seafood right on the sand, a couple of feet away from the sea. The beautiful beaches and calm Cycladic atmosphere will recharge your mind and senses.
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Athens!

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Welcome to Athens!

On arrival, you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel. Detailed information will be presented to you about all art and music events taking place in Athens during your stay, also a list of fine restaurants for the best taste of Athens. This first day is an opportunity for a walk in the centre. Stroll into the picturable alleys of Plaka area, enjoy some “ouzo” along with heavenly taste “mezedes” with the view of Acropolis rise above the city.

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    Accommodation

    Titania Hotel5 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Take a Walk through History

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Take a Walk through History

The best way to see Athens is a walking tour. You can feel the vibes, explore every sense and meet the locals! We’ll start the day by walking to the Acropolis hill where you’ll enjoy a guided tour to Parthenon, the Erectheion, the surrounding monuments and beyond. We’ll descend to Acropolis museum, continue onto Andrianou Street, the most distinctive street of Plaka neighbourhood and the site of the Olympic Games.

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    Accommodation

    Titania Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Athens Walking City Tour

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Museum

    Panathenaic Stadium

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Unspoiled Beauty of Sifnos

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Unspoiled Beauty of Sifnos

The next day brings you to Sifnos. The representative will transfer you to port for your cruise to Sifnos which will take between 3 and 4 hours to get you to the next destination of your Greek island tour. The next four days will be spent on the beautiful island of Tselemendes (the first known chef in Greece) where you can treat yourself with amazing tastes and aromas of one of the food capitals of Greece.

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    Accommodation

    Grand View Sifnos Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Sifnos

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Pireas

    Ferry from Athens to Sifnos

    Minivan from Sifnos to GRAND VIEW

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Kamares

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 4

A Taste of Sifnos

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A Taste of Sifnos

We will start our tour early in the morning and depart from the hotel to reach the monastery of Panagia Chrysopigi, a very important and revered landmark of Sifnos. We will continue to Kastro village. The tour will then continue to the village of Artemonas. In this traditional village, you can see the village’s old aristocratic neighbourhood and admire the neoclassic mansions built over 200 years ago, painted in the traditional Cycladic patterns.

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    Accommodation

    Grand View Sifnos Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Taste of Sifnos

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamares

    Artemonas

Day 5

Cooking Lesson on a Traditional Farm

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Cooking Lesson on a Traditional Farm

One of the most interesting and fascinating experiences on Sifnos Island is to participate in a traditional cooking class. In the farm, you will have the chance to discover the secrets of Sifnos’ traditional diet by cooking together, over-friendly conversations while enjoying the hospitable environment. The Farmland is located in the centre of Sifnos Island, between Apollonia and Kato Petali regions.

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    Accommodation

    Grand View Sifnos Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Sifnos Cooking Lesson on a Traditional Farm

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamares

    Kato Petali

Day 6

Hiking Day

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Hiking Day

You will wander the picturesque narrow alleys of the village of Exambela and appreciate the traditional Cycladic architecture; its whitewashed houses with courtyards full of colourful flowers climbing the walls of the house offering their shade to local residents. You’ll visit the ruins of a tower which during ancient times used to be powerful.

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    Accommodation

    Grand View Sifnos Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Hiking in SifnosOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamares

    Kato Petali

Day 7

Raw Beauty

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Raw Beauty

Cruise to the next destination, Serifos island. Discover this dream-like Hora, explore perfect unspoiled beaches and follow 19th-century cobblestone pathways crafted by mine workers. The remaining days of your Greek island tour will be spent exploring the rugged landscapes of this peaceful island.

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    Accommodation

    Aigaion Studios3 star

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    Activities

    Serifos

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    Transportations

    Minivan from GRAND VIEW to Sifnos

    Ferry from Sifnos to Serifos

    Minivan from Serifos to Aigaion Studios

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamares

    Greece

    Serifos

Day 8

Deep Blue Waters

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Deep Blue Waters

Cruise the waters of Serifos and relax in the endless blue, visit unspoiled beaches and capture unforgettable moments in places that until now have been inaccessible to many. This island is truly unlike any other. Far from the tourist trail, while exploring this island you'll get to know Greece as locals do while enjoying the beaches and cuisine of Serifos.

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    Accommodation

    Aigaion Studios3 star

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    Activities

    Serifos Walking TourOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greece

    Serifos

Day 9

Picture and Memories

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Picture and Memories

You'll have a few hours in the morning to search for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. The representative will meet you for your transfer to the port for the cruise back to Athens.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Aigaion Studios to Serifos

    Ferry from Serifos to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greece

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 8 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Travel insurance

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Trekking permits
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