GREEK ISLAND HOPPING
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Itinerary
Price
Hotel
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Description
Overview
Greek Island Hopping by Contiki (Social Travel for Ages 18-35)
Athens sets the scene, then the Aegean takes over. Across 11 days, you’ll go from ancient sights to saltwater swims, beach days and late nights across Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Ios. Greek island life has never looked this good — or felt this hard to leave.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
- Visa and Travel Insurance
Included
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
Excluded
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
- Visa and Travel Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Athens
- Hello island lovers! Welcome to Greece, and welcome to the best holiday of your life.
- It’s a big call to make on day 1, but we’re making it! Take a minute to unpack in settle in to our hotel before we meet up this evening.
- First your Trip Manager will give you the rundown of what to expect over the next 10 days, then exchange proper hellos with your fellow travellers over an included dinner.
Day 2: Athens to Mykonos
Athens:
- With no time to waste, we’ll start our island hopping adventures today with our first destination: Mykonos.
Mykonos:
- Let’s do this! Two nights on the island of Mykonos, how did we get so lucky? Even the boat ride across the Aegean will have you awe struck and in love.
- Tonight, you’ll have the option to join an exploration of Mykonos by night on a locally guided walking tour of the town’s cobbled streets
Included Experience:
- Stay at Paradise Beach Resort
- Ferry Ride from Athens to Mykonos
Optional Experience:
- Explore Mykonos by Night
Day 3: Mykonos
Mykonos:
- Get ready for a day full of viewing coastal windmills, stuffing your face with olives, feta, and tzatziki.
- We’ll stroll down storybook streets dotted with those gorgeous blue domes and we’ll pick up some evil eye ornaments along the way to keep the bad vibes away.
- And this is all before you’ve even taken a dip in the ocean! Doesn’t get much better than this… The day is yours to soak up the sunshine and play in the sea.
Day 4: Mykonos to Paros
Mykonos:
- This morning we’re on to our next Greek island, Paros. Let’s spare a thought for all those travellers who only get to visit just one Greek Island, and then remember how lucky we are.
Paros:
- Beaches, naturally sculpted swimming coves, a Byzantine church and traditional villages: we must be in Paros. You’re free to get into the sun and sea vibes. Feel like exploring even further? Sign up for an optional trip to a local, family-run winery before heading to a local village and finishing off in the fishing village of Naoussa.
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Mykonos to Paros
Optional Experience:
- Explore Paros like a Local MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Day 5: Paros
Paros:
- Another day, another Greek Island delight. Hold tight – today we’re off for a visit to Naoussa, a fishing village with colourful fishing boats and white-washed houses.
- Tonight, we’ll tuck into an included dinner at a local restaurant, before heading out to sample the local nightlife.
Optional Experience:
- Go on a Paros Sailing Adventure
Day 6: Paros to Santorini
Paros:
- Paros, it’s been magical – but today we’re taking to the seas again, this time in search of Greece’s most insta-famous island: Santorini.
Santorini:
- Santorini, we have arrived! Tonight you’ll have the chance to explore this magical Island and roam the cobbled streets.
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Paros to Santorini
- Visit Fira
Day 7: Santorini
Santorini:
- Rise and shine, Greek Island travellers! The island of Santorini won’t explore itself.
- Today is your day to take a swim at Perissa Beach, eat the local specialty of fried tomato balls known as domatokeftedes, or roam and explore.
- You can even opt to take a visit to incredible Oia followed by a visit to the black sand beach of Santorini, or sign up to attend a Greek wedding (some plates will be sacrificed…).
Optional Experience:
- Explore Oia and black sand beaches in Santorini
- Attend a big fat greek wedding
Day 8: Santorini to Ios
Santorini:
- A bit more rugged and remote than Santorini and Mykonos, Ios will prove a nice change of scenery for our final Island night. And thankfully, there will be no change in the good vibes or the time spent ocean side.
Ios:
- Settle into your beachfront accommodation this afternoon, take a dip in the pool and enjoy a free evening of island life.
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Santorini to Ios
Day 9: Ios
Ios:
- Our final Island day, and your last chance to soak up the Greek sun and frolic in the sand without a care in the world.
- Now is your chance to get some adrenaline in with a speedboat safari, or take a leisurely stroll around the pretty village of Chora and enjoy some stuffed zucchini flowers or baked feta drizzled with olive oil at a local cafe.
- After an included dinner, it’s a free evening tonight, so you’re going to need the fuel after spending the day boating, swimming and sunbaking!
Optional Experience:
- Hop on Board a Speedboat Safari in Ios
Day 10: Ios to Athens
Ios:
- While choking back the tears and waving a sad goodbye to the dreamy islands of Greece, try to think positive thoughts: we have a boat ride to enjoy this morning, as well as one more night together in the city of Athens.
Athens:
- Ready for one more dose of Athens and one last chance to hang out together? We’ll soak up the last rays of the Mediterranean sun this afternoon before an optional farewell dinner together.
Included Experience:
- Ferry Ride from Ios to Athens
Optional Experience:
- Grab a Goodbye Dinner at Psiri
Day 11: End Athens
Athens:
- And just like that, it’s the final day of our Greek islands trip. This morning, you have the option to check out the ruins of the Acropolis, and then it’s sadly time to say those goodbyes.
- As sad as they are, at least you have the memories. (and another 200 Contiki trips to jump aboard!). Make the most of your last free breakfast before you kick on to your next port of call.
Optional Experience:
- Hike the Acropolis Hill and Marvel at Athens’ Attractions
Price
PRICE FROM RM10,238 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Hotel
- Day 1: Dorian Inn (or similar)
- Day 2 – Day 3: Paradise Beach (or similar)
- Day 4 – Day 5: Siroco’s Rooms & Studios (or similar)
- Day 6 – Day 7: lliada – Odysseas Resort (or similar)
- Day 8 – Day 9: Far Out Beach Resort (or similar)
- Day 10: Dorian Inn (or similar)
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