Cyclades · 10 days
Cyclades in 10 days
Ten days is enough to add a fourth island to the classic Cyclades run without turning any stop into a rush. Paros and Ios sit between the two anchors of Naxos and Santorini, each earning two nights, while Santorini gets three at the end for the slower finish most travelers want. It suits anyone who prefers variety to daily repacking, but still wants time to sit still.
Day by day
- Day 1 Athens (Piraeus)
A day in Athens for the Acropolis and Plaka before the fast ferry to Paros the next morning, a crossing of about 3h.
Athens (Piraeus) → Paros · 3h 00m · from €62 - Day 2–3 Paros
Paros splits between Parikia's marble lanes and the fishing harbor at Naoussa, with a detour inland to the village of Lefkes; the ferry to Naxos takes only 30 minutes.
Paros → Naxos · 30m · from €25 - Day 4–5 Naxos
Naxos pairs the Kastro old town with a rental-car day through the Tragaea villages before the 50-minute fast ferry to Ios.
Naxos → Ios · 50m · from €38 - Day 6–7 Ios
Ios means Mylopotas beach by day and Chora's bars by night; the crossing to Santorini takes about 45 minutes.
Ios → Santorini · 45m · from €36 - Day 8–10 Santorini
Three nights in Santorini cover the caldera walk, a wine tasting among volcanic vineyards, and a boat trip out to the volcano before flying home.
Times, prices and frequencies are indicative and change by season and operator. Always confirm the live timetable before you book.