Greek Cyclades: Mykonos to Santorini
Whitewashed villages, volcanic sunsets, and Aegean island magic
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- Mykonos (Mykonos New Port)
- Disembarkation
- Santorini (Athinios Port)
- Best season
- May – October
- Total distance
- 120 NM
Overview
The Cyclades are the iconic Greek islands — whitewashed villages cascading down volcanic hillsides, blue-domed churches, and the deep blue Aegean Sea. This 7-day itinerary takes you from the cosmopolitan energy of Mykonos to the breathtaking caldera of Santorini, with stops at the most beautiful islands in between.
Highlights
- Mykonos' Little Venice
- Delos archaeological site (UNESCO)
- Paros' marble villages
- Naxos' Portara temple gate
- Santorini's caldera sunset
- Volcanic hot springs
Day by day
Day 1: Mykonos — Island of the Winds
Mykonos
Morning: Board at Mykonos New Port. Welcome cocktails overlooking the iconic windmills.
Afternoon: Explore Mykonos Town — Little Venice, the Panagia Paraportiani church, and the labyrinthine streets designed to confuse pirates.
Evening: Dinner at Nammos on Psarou Beach, followed by cocktails at Scorpios sunset ritual.
Day 2: Delos — Sacred Island
Mykonos → Delos · 5 nm
Morning: Short cruise to Delos, the sacred island and UNESCO World Heritage Site — birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Afternoon: Guided tour of the archaeological site — the Terrace of the Lions, the Theatre Quarter, and the stunning mosaics of the House of Dionysus.
Evening: Return to Mykonos for dinner at Interni, a design-forward restaurant in a garden setting.
Day 3: Paros — Marble & Charm
Mykonos → Paros · 22 nm
Morning: Cruise to Paros, an island of marble quarries, traditional villages, and excellent beaches.
Afternoon: Explore Naoussa, a charming fishing village with a Venetian fortress. Visit the Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of 100 Doors), one of the oldest churches in Greece.
Evening: Dinner at Mario in Naoussa, a legendary seafood restaurant on the harbour.
Day 4: Naxos — Largest Cycladic Island
Paros → Naxos · 12 nm
Morning: Cruise to Naxos, the largest and most fertile of the Cyclades. The Portara — a massive marble gate from an unfinished Temple of Apollo — dominates the harbour.
Afternoon: Explore the medieval Kastro (castle quarter), visit the Archaeological Museum, and drive to the mountain villages of Halki and Apiranthos.
Evening: Dinner at Meze2, a creative Greek restaurant in the Old Town, with views of the Portara illuminated at night.
Day 5: Ios — Beaches & Nightlife
Naxos → Ios · 22 nm
Morning: Cruise to Ios, an island of stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. Anchor at Manganari Beach, one of the finest in the Cyclades.
Afternoon: Swim and relax on the golden sand. Visit Homer's Tomb (the poet is said to be buried here). Explore the charming Chora with its 365 churches.
Evening: Ios comes alive at night — dinner at Grandma's in the Chora, followed by cocktails at the rooftop bars.
Day 6: Folegandros — Hidden Gem
Ios → Folegandros · 18 nm
Morning: Cruise to Folegandros, one of the least-developed and most beautiful islands in the Cyclades.
Afternoon: Hike to the Church of Panagia on the cliff edge — one of the most dramatic locations in all of Greece. Explore the medieval Kastro quarter.
Evening: Dinner at Pounta, a cliffside restaurant with views of the sunset over the Aegean.
Day 7: Santorini — Caldera Sunset
Folegandros → Santorini · 25 nm
Morning: Cruise to Santorini. The approach into the volcanic caldera — with the whitewashed villages of Fira and Oia perched on the rim 300 metres above — is one of the world's great arrivals.
Afternoon: Explore Oia's blue-domed churches and art galleries. Visit the volcanic hot springs by tender. Wine tasting at Santo Wines with caldera views.
Evening: Farewell dinner at Selene, Santorini's finest restaurant, followed by the legendary Oia sunset.
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