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Greece: 9-Day Cyclades Island Hopping – Santorini, Naxos, Paros & Koufonisia

This nine-day Cyclades route combines four islands with distinct rhythms. Begin on Santorini, continue by ferry to Naxos and Paros, spend a night on compact Koufonisia, then return to Santorini for the final evening. Eight hotel nights and four ferry tickets are included; breakfast is provided except during the Koufonisia stay. Each island remains yours to explore independently. Because the Paros–Koufonisia and Koufonisia–Santorini connections are seasonal and schedule-sensitive, BTOURS must confirm the complete sequence before flights or other non-refundable travel are booked.

IMPORTANT — FERRY & WEATHER

Important: This itinerary is highly dependent on seasonal ferry timetables and weather conditions. Please contact BTOURS before booking flights or other non-refundable arrangements so we can confirm that the complete route operates on your preferred dates.

Greece: 9-Day Cyclades Island Hopping – Santorini, Naxos, Paros & Koufonisia
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This nine-day Cyclades route combines four islands with distinct rhythms. Begin on Santorini, continue by ferry to Naxos and Paros, spend a night on compact Koufonisia, then return to Santorini for the final evening. Eight hotel nights and four ferry tickets are included; breakfast is provided except during the Koufonisia stay. Each island remains yours to explore independently. Because the Paros–Koufonisia and Koufonisia–Santorini connections are seasonal and schedule-sensitive, BTOURS must confirm the complete sequence before flights or other non-refundable travel are booked.

IMPORTANT — FERRY & WEATHER

Important: This itinerary is highly dependent on seasonal ferry timetables and weather conditions. Please contact BTOURS before booking flights or other non-refundable arrangements so we can confirm that the complete route operates on your preferred dates.

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Tour Highlights

Four contrasting Cyclades islands over nine days
Three nights on Santorini across the beginning and end of the route
Two nights each on Naxos and Paros
A one-night stay on small-scale Koufonisia
Four included inter-island ferry tickets
Time to explore each island independently
A balanced mix of caldera views, historic towns, beaches and harbour life
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Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive on Santorini

Arrive on Santorini and travel independently to the confirmed hotel. Settle in and keep the rest of the day free around the flight arrival time.

DAY 2

Explore Santorini independently, choosing between Fira, Oia, Imerovigli, archaeological sites, villages or beaches according to your interests. Local transport, admissions and activities are not included.

DAY 3

Check out, make your way to the port and board the confirmed ferry to Naxos. Continue independently to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 4

Spend a full day on Naxos, perhaps exploring Chora and the Portara, inland villages, Venetian-era landmarks or a beach. Choose a realistic combination and arrange any local transport separately.

DAY 5

Travel independently to the port for the confirmed ferry to Paros. After arrival and hotel check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace.

DAY 6

Explore Parikia, Naousa, island villages, beaches or cultural sites independently. Allow time for local transport and opening hours rather than treating every suggested attraction as included.

DAY 7

Check out and board the confirmed ferry to Koufonisia. Make your way to the hotel and use the rest of the day to enjoy the island's compact scale, beaches and relaxed harbour atmosphere.

DAY 8

Take the confirmed ferry from Koufonisia to Santorini and continue independently to the hotel. The evening remains free around the sailing's actual arrival time.

DAY 9

Take the confirmed ferry from Koufonisia to Santorini and continue independently to the hotel. The evening remains free around the sailing's actual arrival time.

DAY 10

Check out and travel independently to Santorini Airport for the onward journey, allowing sufficient time after the final confirmed hotel and transfer arrangements.

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Accommodation

Eight hotel nights are included: three on Santorini, two on Naxos, two on Paros and one on Koufonisia. Breakfast is included on Santorini, Naxos and Paros but not on Koufonisia. New Haroula, Aeolis, Galatis and Koufonisia Hotel & Resort are supplier examples only; publish named properties only when guaranteed for the selected booking.

Transport

The package includes ferry tickets for Santorini–Naxos, Naxos–Paros, Paros–Koufonisia and Koufonisia–Santorini. Transfers between airports, hotels and ports are not included in the supplied service list. The final route depends especially on workable seasonal connections to and from Koufonisia, so timings, ports, seating and luggage terms must be confirmed manually.

Included ferry legs

Day Ferry leg | Ticket status | Confirmation
3 Santorini → Naxos | Included | Manual confirmation required
5 Naxos → Paros | Included | Manual confirmation required
7 Paros → Koufonisia | Included | Manual confirmation required
8 Koufonisia → Santorini | Included | Manual confirmation required
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Included & Not Included

Included

  • 3 hotel nights on Santorini with breakfast
  • 2 hotel nights on Naxos with breakfast
  • 2 hotel nights on Paros with breakfast
  • 1 hotel night on Koufonisia without breakfast
  • Ferry ticket from Santorini to Naxos
  • Ferry ticket from Naxos to Paros
  • Ferry ticket from Paros to Koufonisia
  • Ferry ticket from Koufonisia to Santorini
  • Liability insurance as described by the supplier

Not Included

  • Flights to and from Santorini
  • Airport, hotel and port transfers unless added to the confirmed booking
  • Breakfast during the Koufonisia stay
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Sightseeing, local transport, activities and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance and any locally payable hotel charges
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