This tour takes in four of the captivating Cyclades Islands.  They include Mykonos, which is famous for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, and has something for everyone including the modern harbour where you walk along whitewashed alleys to churches in the island style, past shops selling local arts and crafts, small tavernas, cafes and discos. Tinos is one of the most interesting places of Greece, with great natural beauty, interesting folklore and an important religious centre for Greece. Andros is gifted with important sightseeing, interspersed all over the verdant landscape; and Syros is unspoilt and relaxed, with excellent landscapes and beaches.  There is an option to continue to Athens or to any of the other Cyclades Islands. Can also do it in reverse and continue south towards Crete and the Dodecanese Islands.
There is an option to continue to Athens or to any of the other Cyclades Islands.  Can also do it in reverse and continue south towards Crete and the Dodecanese Islands.

This tour combines both the Dodecanese and the Cyclades Islands.  The Islands include Kos, which is located just off the Turkish coast.  This pretty little island was the site of one of the foremost medical centres of ancient times. Astypalea is a dramatically scenic island, with its high cliffs, small bays and clear waters.  It is a traditional Greek island, a good alternative for those who want to escape the more touristy islands but still want a bit of civilization. Amorgos is a mountainous island with a steep and rocky coastline and is visited by a large number of tourists who come to the island to enjoy the unspoiled natural environment, the crystal waters of the sea, the rough beauty of the landscape and the off the beaten track way of life; and Naxos has a great variety of things to offer to the visitor: it is an island with impressive mountainous landscapes with many isolated traditional villages, some of Europe’s most beautiful golden sandy beaches, a charming capital with its Venetian quarter, picturesque fishing villages, many Byzantine churches, and ancient ruins.  A possible extension includes the Cyclades island of Santorini.  Santorini is today a stimulating and intoxicating blend of excitement and culture, together with stunning unforgettable views of the caldera.

This tour commences in either Bodrum or Marmaris in Turkey and takes you on a journey around 3 of Greece’s beautiful islands.  They include the old city of Rhodes which is surrounded by medieval walls.  The Palace of Grand Master and the Streets of the Knights should not be missed; one of the most stunningly beautiful of all Greek Islands, little Symi, which lies just 23 miles north of Rhodes, nestling inside a claw that juts out from Turkey; and Kos which is located just off the Turkish coast, this pretty little island was the site of one of the foremost medical centres of ancient times.  Or you may decide to extend your stay and continue Island hopping to the many other Dodecanese or Cyclades Islands

There are three main Islands that will be visited in this Dodecanese Delights tour.  These Islands include Rhodes and its huge Marina, where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood and is now filled with yachts hoisting flags from all over the world, the lively beaches and many more great attractions this island has to offer; Karpathos has beaches scattered around the coasts and are of great natural beauty.  Some are nestled in picturesque, secluded coves while others extend over kilometres; and Crete with its tall mountains, deep and cool gorges, mysterious caves, fertile valleys, picturesque villages, lush vegetation, steep cliffs, serene coves and gentle climate.

Other options in this tour include visits to the Island of Halki and Kassos.  Halki is a hilly small island with golden sandy beaches - just perfect for those who want to spend a vacation away from the stress of modern living.  The setting is delightful; pretty houses scattered around a picturesque harbour side, fishing boats at anchor, and a backdrop of rugged mountains.  Kassos is located between the islands of Crete and Karpathos. Its land is mountainous and its coasts are abrupt and rocky. The waters of its sea are rich in fish. It is a place that attracts visitors who like vacations in an intact natural environment.

Killini, our starting point, located to the west of Patras on the Peloponnese coastline has daily ferries departing to Zakythos. The wonderful Ionian island of Zakynthos is a beautiful green island in the Ionian Sea surrounded by clear blue water.... Have a swim at the wide sandy beaches in the company of sea turtles, go snorkelling or scuba diving between rocks and in underwater caves. Take a sailboat out or go surfing. Make a trekking-tour in the mountain-areas.Enjoy the great weather on the sunniest island in the Mediterranean, and let yourself be swept away by the rhythms of Zakynthian life, joining the hospitable people of this island. Hydrofoils/Ferries commute to Kefalonia via Poros or Argostoli.  Like Zakynthos to the south, Kefallonia - where Captain Corelli's Mandolin was filmed - is a nesting ground for the loggerhead turtles which lay their eggs on the southern beaches in June, and the Mediterranean Monk Seal, the rarest of seals and one of the six most endangered mammals in the world. The main influences of Kefallonia, like the rest of the Ionian islands is Italian since the Venetians controlled it for almost 300 years. These influences can be found in the cuisine, architecture, art, literature and music of the island and in fact the Kefallonian's were playing the mandolin at least two centuries before Corelli picked it up.  Here you will find Venetian fortresses and quiet charming fishing villages.

Start your island hopping in Corfu. Greece's greenest (with 3 million olive trees!) and most cosmopolitan island is famous for its beautiful coastline, picturesque villages and scenic countryside.  An amalgam of natural beauties, traditional features and archaeological sites. Corfu lies to the north of the Ionian sea at the entrance of  the Adriatic. As well as the flower-strewn countryside and Adriatic-style villages, it has splendid coastal scenery and some excellent secluded beaches.  A very pretty, green and mountainous little pearl, Paxi offers wonderful beaches and very hospitable people.  Mythology has it that the lovestruck Poseidon created this island by striking Corfu with his trident, so that he and his new wife Amfitrite could have some peace and quiet. The island has a captivating landscape of gnarled, centuries-old olive groves, dry-stone walled terraces, abandoned olive presses and derelict farmhouses. Pebbled beaches dot the east coast, while the more rugged western side is marked by soaring white cliffs with jagged grottoes and caves. Olive groves cover around 80% of this extremely walkable island, and the oil is reputed to be amongst Greece's best. Take a day trip to Antipaxi where you can enjoy the fine sandy beaches. There are daily ferryboats between Paxi and Patras. There are also connections with Igoumenitsa.

The Sporades islands lie off the eastern shores of the mainland of Greece and consists of 11 islands of which only 4 are inhabited. Regular daily hydrofoils depart from the port of Volos or Thessaloniki to either of these islands or by plane to Skiathos.  These islands are for those who seek relaxation and the experience of meeting with the locals. These islands are green, idyllic and peaceful, offering crystal clear water, numerous small sandy beaches and pine trees stretching to the sea.  There is a choice of local tavernas and seafood restaurants by the sea.  Skiathos is the best known of the Sporades islands, and is a green densely wooded island with some 70 inlets, several bays and harbours.  The islands beauty greets you the moment you reach Skiathos town, the only settlement of any size on this twenty square mile island.   Wherever you are on the island there is always a good beach at hand.  The most famous is the superb and long sandy beach at Koukounaries fringed by tall pine trees giving the beach its name.  Shops are plentiful, and the harbour is one of the finest in the Aegean.