Sailing boats by the sea caves of Kleftiko, Milos

Itinerary · Greek Islands, Greece

Volcanic & photogenic: Milos, Folegandros & Santorini

Three volcanic and dramatic islands: the colours of Milos, the clifftop Chora of Folegandros and the caldera of Santorini. Summer ferries link all three; check the timetables.

7–8 days, 3 islands, by ferry from Piraeus

  1. Day 1

    1Port of Piraeus

    Piraeus·Main ferry port

    Ferry to Milos.

  2. Day 2

    2Kleftiko

    Kleftiko·Sea caves

    Boat trip to the sea caves.

  3. Day 3

    3Sarakiniko

    Sarakiniko·Beach

    Early swim, then sunset at Plaka.

  4. Day 4

    4Port of Karavostasi

    Karavostasi·Ferry port

    Ferry to Folegandros.

  5. Day 4

    5Panagia church at sunset

    Chora·Church & viewpoint

    The evening walk.

  6. Day 5

    6Katergo

    Katergo·Beach

    Beach boat from Karavostasi.

  7. Day 6

    7Athinios port

    Athinios·Ferry port

    Ferry to Santorini.

  8. Day 7

    8Fira to Oia caldera walk

    Fira·Walk

    Early walk along the rim.

  9. Day 8

    9Santorini Airport

    Kamari·Airport

    Fly back to Athens.

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