Cyclades Sailing & Walking holiday

"Sail from island to island and experience the unique nature of these small, non-touristy Greek islands by walking their ancient paths…"

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Highlights

Hiking Info

Best time to visit

Our fees

Picture this!

Highlights

Hiking Info

Best time to visit

Our fees

DAY 1: BRIEFING AND WELCOME SUPPER AT THE OLD TOWN OF NAXOS

Meeting at the island of Naxos in the evening. Briefing, arrangement of provisions and supper at one of our favourite taverns in the old town. Check the island’s beaches, enjoy a short walk to the temple of Apollo and watch the sunset or walk around the picturesque alleys of the old town leading up to the castle.

DAY 2: WALK TO ZAS, THE CYCLADES' HIGHEST PEAK & SAIL TO SCHINOUSSA

We’ll start the day with a visit to one of the island’s most picturesque villages, Filoti. Within an easy 2 hour walk you will conquer the Cyclades’ highest peak, Zas. The view from the top to the Aegean Sea and the islands of the West and Small Cyclades is really mind blowing. We’ll rest and have a picnic admiring the view. We’ll then descend towards Filoti and return to the boat. In the afternoon we’ll sail towards the island of Schinoussa. Relax, swim and in the evening visit the picturesque village for supper.

DAY 3: SAIL TO IRAKLIA & HIKE TO CAVE WITH STALACTITES

After a morning swim we’ll sail to the little fishing port of Iraklia. You have the day to relax and swim and check the island. Early in the evening we’ll walk from the hora, Panayia, to the cave of St. John. It’s an hour hike to the largest cave of the Cyclades, famous for its formations of stalactites. On our way back to the village we’ll enjoy the sunset from the top of the hill. You’ll have the chance to enjoy home made food during supper at the local bakery/tavern at Panayia.

DAY 4: SAIL TOWARDS AMORGOS & CIRCULAR WALK AROUND TRADITIONAL VILLAGES

Sail towards the mountainous island of Amorgos. We’ll stop on the way for lunch and a swim at the crystal clear blue water of the deserted island of Antikeri. We’ll continue our sail towards the fishing port of Aegiali where we’ll spend the night. In the evening, we’ll walk the circular ancient path, covered with various endemic and local herbs and flowers, around the villages of Tholaria, Stroumbos and Langada where we’ll enjoy traditional island music and delicious dishes at one of its taverns.

DAY 5: HIKE TO STAVROS TO ADMIRE THE MOST IMPRESSIVE VIEW

Today the day will be dedicated to hiking and discovering the island’s northeast area which is characterised as a Natura 2000 area due to its unique flora and nature. We’ll start our hike from the beautiful village of Langada. We’ll follow the narrow path towards the impressive church of St. Theologos, where we’ll rest and have a snack under the shade of one of the church’s outhouses. We’ll then take the trail towards the small church of Stavros, on the highest hill of Amorgos, where we’ll admire the impressive view of rock formations and deep blue sea underneath. Relax and enjoy one of Aegiali’s beautiful beaches for the rest of the day.

DAY 6: SAIL & WALK ON REMOTE ISLAND OF KATO KOUFONISI

We’ll set sails towards the islands of Koufonisia, known for their crystal clear turquoise waters and beautiful beaches. They also belong to the Natura 2000 network. We’ll spend the night on the anchor at one of the beautiful bays of Kato Koufonisi. In the evening we’ll enjoy a walk around the island and have supper at the tavern of the only family that lives in the island. They have their own animals and produce all their vegetables and fruits themselves. We don’t have words to describe the quality of food you’ll taste!

DAY 7: SAIL TO PAROS & WALK THE BYZANTINE PATH

Last day sailing towards the island of Paros and the fishing port of Piso Livadi. Early in the evening we’ll go to the one of the oldest villages of Paros, Lefkes, and walk for an hour towards the picturesque village of Prodromos. We’ll have supper at the local ‘cafeneio’ and enjoy Greek hospitality and home-made food. If we’re lucky locals we’ll entertain us with live music!