Itinerary · Greek Islands, Greece

Two weeks: Mykonos to Crete

A two-week hop through the heart of the Cyclades, ending in Crete: glamour, beaches, the party island, the caldera and the Minoans.

14 days, 6 islands, ferries and one flight

Days 1–3
1Mykonos Town (Chora)
Mykonos Town·Port town & capital
Arrive by air or ferry.
Day 2
2Boat trip to Delos
Mykonos Town·Archaeological site by boat
Half a day on the sacred island.
Days 4–6
3Naoussa
Naoussa·Harbour town
Ferry to Paros.
Days 7–8
4Naxos Town (Chora)
Naxos Town·Port town & capital
Ferry to Naxos.
Days 9–10
5Chora, Ios
Chora·Hilltop capital
Ferry to Ios.
Days 9–10
6Manganari
Manganari·Beach
The best beach on Ios.
Days 11–12
7Oia
Oia·Caldera village
Ferry to Santorini.
Day 12
8Volcano & hot springs boat trip
Fira·Boat trip
Walk on the volcano.
Days 13–14
9Ferries to Crete
Heraklion·Ferries
Summer fast boat to Heraklion.
Day 13
10Knossos
Heraklion·Minoan palace
The Minoan palace.
Day 14
11Heraklion Airport
Heraklion·Airport
Fly home or to Athens.

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