There’s no better place in the world for island hopping than Greece. Its 6,000 islands offer a lifetime of exploration, and the four that you’ll visit in the Cyclades are a good place to start. Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, and Kimolos—these charming islands will be your home during your 10-day hiking adventure. Not only are they far less crowded than some other islands in the Aegean Sea, but they also ooze an unmistakable Greek authenticity. So you’ll fill your days with daily hiking, meeting locals, tasting out-of-this-world food at typical tavernas, and strolling through flower-adorned streets, among azure-domed houses. Don’t miss out on another summer that’s not a Greek summer!
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What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
*Please note that accommodations are subject to availability and it may not be possible to book the exact accommodations listed day-by-day in the itinerary (in case there is a detailed list). In case rooms are no longer available, dormitory accommodation might be booked instead.
**Morning departures of boats may prevent you from having breakfasts in your hotels. If that happens, you will not be refunded. However, some hotels prepare “breakfast boxes” in case of an early departure. Make sure to discuss this at the reception in time.
Please let us know if you have allergies or dietary requirements—your guiding company will do their best to adapt your meals at hotels.
No hiking experience is necessary in order to join this self-guided hiking tour in the Greek Cyclades. This is a beginner-friendly adventure, but you still need to be in good shape to walk 2-5 hours a day. If you have a little one who’d love an active vacation, bring them along! This adventure is family-friendly and you can take your time — with as many breaks as you need.
Ascents vary from 100 to 650 m per day (330-2,130 ft). Keep in mind that you’ll be carrying a daypack with things you might need throughout the day, but a great thing about this tour is that you get to do it at your own pace!
Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:
Here’s a list of other personal items we suggest you bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
During the day, all you’ll have to carry is a light daypack with things you might need throughout the day. When you’re transferring to another island, you will have to carry it yourself to/from the airport and on the ferries.
You’ll travel from one island to the next on regular ferries that cross the Aegean Sea from Piraeus. Your guiding company will provide you with the most up-to-date schedule, but it’s recommended you check the ferry schedule beforehand and make sure you get to the port on time. It’s interesting that Greek ferries can navigate until gale-force 9 winds (which is a lot), but if the wind is even stronger, they must remain in port. Still, you will have telephone assistance during the trip and your guiding company will make necessary arrangements.
To get to your day hikes, you will use public transport and city lines (not included in the price of the tour). You can also opt for private transfers on the islands, when you’re getting to and from the hiking sites on Serifos, Sifnos, and Milos. By choosing this option, you don’t have to rely on local buses. This is a list of organized private transfers:
Let us know if you’re interested in private transfers on the islands. The price varies depending on the number of people.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking in the Greek Cyclades can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Piraeus, the starting point of your hiking adventure in the Greek Cyclades, it’s best to fly into Athens International Airport (ATH). From there, you can take a train or a bus to Piraeus, which takes up to 1.5 hours. It’s also possible for your guiding company to arrange a private transfer (about a 40-minute ride), just let us know in time.
Once you get to Piraeus, check into your hotel.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.
Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
Basic
Flexible
Super Flexible
