The Venetian castle at the entrance to Naoussa harbour on Paros

Itinerary · Greek Islands, Greece

One week: Paros, Naxos & Santorini

The classic first island hop: easy-going Paros, generous Naxos and dramatic Santorini, linked by short ferries.

7 days, 3 islands, by ferry

  1. Day 1

    1Port of Piraeus

    Piraeus·Main ferry port

    Morning ferry to Paros.

  2. Day 1

    2Naoussa

    Naoussa·Harbour town

    Sunset at the old port.

  3. Day 2

    3Kolymbithres

    Naoussa·Beach

    Boat across the bay for a swim.

  4. Day 3

    4The Byzantine path

    Lefkes·Walk

    Walk down from Lefkes.

  5. Day 3

    5Parikia

    Parikia·Port town & capital

    Evening in the capital.

  6. Day 4

    6Port of Naxos

    Naxos Town·Ferry port

    Short ferry to Naxos.

  7. Day 4

    7The Portara at sunset

    Naxos Town·Landmark

    Sunset through the marble gate.

  8. Day 5

    8Apiranthos

    Apiranthos·Marble village

    Drive into the mountains.

  9. Day 5

    9Agios Prokopios Beach

    Agios Prokopios·Beach

    Afternoon swim.

  10. Day 6

    10Athinios port

    Athinios·Ferry port

    Ferry to Santorini.

  11. Day 6

    11Imerovigli

    Imerovigli·Caldera village

    Sunset on the caldera.

  12. Day 7

    12Fira to Oia caldera walk

    Fira·Walk

    Early walk along the rim.

  13. Day 7

    13Santorini Airport

    Kamari·Airport

    Fly back to Athens.

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