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Coastal landscape of Santorini with blue sea and white buildings.

Island Hopping in Greece

Trip highlights:

  • Authentic island culture
  • Ferry crossings across the Aegean Sea
  • Harbour idylls & island life

Cycladic Dreams: Santorini – Naxos – Paros

The Cyclades are a dream destination: white houses under a brilliant blue sky, the azure of the Aegean, fragrant tavernas in small harbour towns. This journey takes you on a delightful island-hopping tour from Santorini via Naxos to Paros, with guided explorations, local tastings and that lightness of spirit only the Greek islands can offer.

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View of Santorini with blue sea, white buildings and blooming bougainvillea. White and blue houses and sea view at sunset on Santorini, Greece. Coastal town with white buildings and boats in the harbour under a clear blue sky. View of the Acropolis in Athens at sunset, surrounded by city and nature. View of the Acropolis of Athens at sunset with sky and surrounding city. Harbour with traditional white buildings and fishing boats under a blue sky. Parthenon temple in Athens with pink flowers in the foreground. Table set for dinner with wine and sea view at sunset.

Day 1: Switzerland - Athens

Flight to Athens. You arrive in the metropolis, where the Acropolis rises majestically above the city. Thousands of years of history meet modern joie de vivre here.

Day 2: Athens - Santorini

You board the ferry to Santorini in the port of Piraeus. In the afternoon you reach the volcanic island. Your tour guide is already waiting for you here. You can spend the evening on one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

Day 3: Santorini - Naxos

You have time to discover further charming corners of Santorini. In the afternoon you cross over to Naxos by ferry.

Day 4: Naxos

Naxos shows you its green heart: agriculture still shapes the island today. You taste the local citron liqueur (kitro) and visit the ancient sanctuary of Demeter, goddess of fertility.

Day 5: Naxos - Paros

Enjoy the day on Naxos. Early in the evening you take the ferry to Paros, about an hour across the sea.

Day 6: Paros

In antiquity, Paros was famous for its gleaming marble. You visit the old quarry and the mountain village of Lefkes with its narrow lanes and white houses. Lunch break in the fishing harbour of Naoussa, where octopus dries in the sun and fishermen mend their nets – genuine island life.

Day 7: Paros - Athens

In the morning the ferry sets off for Piraeus. After a good 4.5-hour crossing you reach Athens. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 8: Athens - Switzerland

Transfer to the airport and return flight to Switzerland.

You stay in good 3* and 4* hotels (official local categorisation), all of which are equipped with comfortable rooms. Equivalent hotels in case of unavailability.

  • 3* Mathios Village, Santorini
  • 3* Mathios Village, Santorini

Included services

  • Transfers by local coach to/from the airport
  • Zurich–Athens–Zurich, economy class incl. 1 piece of luggage
  • Accommodation in selected 3* and 4* hotels, double room
  • HB (dinner/breakfast buffet)
  • All ferry crossings (Piraeus–Santorini–Naxos–Paros–Piraeus)
  • Kitro liqueur tasting
  • Continuous EUROBUS tour guide

Comfort coach

The Comfort coach offers you everything that matters to you as a traveller. The generous legroom in particular will surprise you. Our Comfort coaches have 26 – 50 seats.

  • Rows of seats with grey headrests and red curtains in the Comfort coach
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach seen from the front outside the depot
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach parked in front of trees
  • 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
  • 220-volt socket at every seat *
  • Radio / DVD / navigation system
  • Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
  • Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.

View down the centre aisle of the Comfort coach with four-abreast seating

Why you should
travel with Eurobus

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    Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.

  • Travel in comfort

    Sit back and relax – we drive you safely and comfortably across Europe.

  • Carefully planned

    Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.

  • For generations

    Over 100 years of experience in coach travel – you can rely on us.

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