2023 Greek Islands Post Agricultural Tour

Santorini - Naxos

Today begins our Greek Island-Hopping Agriculture tour, after breakfast we depart by boat to Naxos, a Greek island in the South Aegean, the largest of the Cyclades Island group. Its fertile landscape spans mountain villages, ancient ruins, and long stretches of beach. The namesake capital (also called Hora or Chora) is a port town filled with whitewashed, cube-shaped houses and medieval Venetian mansions. Kastro, a hilltop castle dating to the 13th century, houses an archaeological museum.

On arrival we enjoy free time for lunch before being transferred to our hotel, this afternoon free time to enjoy.

Tonight free

Naxos

Today we tour the island visiting villages and looking at agriculture production, we visit a vegetable farm before visiting a local Groviera cheese producer, then a visit to Artemis before making our way back to the hotel. 

This afternoon free time for swimming or wandering around the old city of Naxos and Portara.

Naxos - Paros

Our morning begins with a bit of free time before we take a short boat ride to the island of Paros,the island in the Aegean Sea best known for its beaches and traditional villages. Parikia, the bayside capital, is a boating and transportation hub for the Cyclades region. It's also home to the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, a landmark Byzantine church from the 4th century A.D. 

The north coast's Kolimbithres is a beach where naturally sculpted rocks form swimming coves. On arrival we visit a local winery and vineyard, enjoy a walking tour, and visit Paros oldest bakery.

Afternoon free to enjoy

Paros

Today we do a wonderful trip to Antiparos ( a small island next to Paros)  by Kayak, we will have a swim at one of the most beautiful sandy beaches of Greece, we will also visit the famous cave which is located on the island, then by boat we visit the famous Depsotiko ancient site, which is still a working archaeological site sponsored by famous actors such as Tom Hanks, you may see him as he has a home on Antiparos, we then return back to our hotel.

Tonight free

Paros - Syros

Our Island hopping continues with a boat ride to the island of Syros, also known as Siros or Syra, is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. It is located 78 nautical miles south-east of Athens. The area of the island is 83.6 km² and it has 21,507 inhabitants. 

The largest towns are Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, and Vari. It is said that Syros is the most beautiful with a different character, on arrival we will have a walking tour and free time for lunch under the beautiful Bokamyilias.

This afternoon we will depart by bus with our local guide for a tour of the island and villages, visiting local farms and a highlight stop, a most beautiful sunset view at Kini, we return to the upper city where we will have dinner overlooking the city and the sea.

Syros

First off, a tour of the town before a guided tour of the mayor House, as it is a copy of the Palace of Priamus at Troy, we also visit the theatre designed by Shabau, the architect is also who designed La Scala in Milan.

We then visit a commercial farm that exports salads and tomatoes, and a local vineyard and a producer of the famous cheese of St Michel, with time to swim at one of the most beautiful beaches in Syros.

Tonight, time to enjoy the beautiful restaurants and views.

Syros

Our last day we enjoy the scenery, visiting Blue Rock, and enjoy walking and trekking to some beautiful sights of the island.

Tonight, we enjoy a farewell dinner with some locals.

Syros - Athens

Morning visit to local market selling fresh produce and fish, free time for some last-minute shopping before our boat transfer back to Athens, on arrival we transfer to our hotel. 

Athens - End of Tour