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Greek Islands: Athens, Paros & Naxos

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Cindi Sanden, Travel Agent in Soddy Daisy, TN

Cindi Sanden

Soddy Daisy, TN Travel Agent
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Cindi Sanden

Soddy Daisy, TN · 11 Years of Experience

An independent agent with AWAKEN TRAVELS, LLC, , a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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DESTINATIONS VISITED:Greece
PLACES VISITED:Athens
SUGGESTED DURATION:5 Days
A 14-day Greek island adventure for two families. Starting in Athens for the Acropolis and Plaka neighborhood, then island-hopping by high-speed catamaran to Paros and Naxos. Private villas on each island gave the group space to spread out and live like locals. Curated experiences included a Delos archaeology cruise, ATV island exploration, waterfall trail hikes, and heritage food tours featuring local cheeses and Kitron liqueur. The lesser-known Cycladic islands delivered all the beauty of Santorini with far fewer crowds.
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DAY1
Athens
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Athens: Ancient Wonders
Arrive in Athens and check into a boutique hotel in the Plaka district. Walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon with a private guide who brought ancient history to life. Evening rooftop dinner with views of the illuminated Acropolis, the most iconic sight in Greece.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private Acropolis tour and rooftop dinner
Monastiraki flea market and Plaka neighborhood stroll
Cape Sounion sunset at Temple of Poseidon
DAY2
Greece
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Ferry to Paros: Cycladic Charm
High-speed ferry from Piraeus to Paros, watching islands appear and vanish on the horizon. Settled into a whitewashed boutique hotel in Naoussa, a picturesque fishing village with Venetian harbor. Evening stroll through marble-paved alleys to a seaside taverna for fresh fish.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Naoussa fishing village and seaside taverna
Parikia marble-paved alleys and Venetian castle ruins
Sunset cocktails overlooking the Antiparos straits
DAY3
Greece
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Paros: Beaches and Villages
Full day exploring Paros by ATV. Golden Beach for swimming, traditional mountain village of Lefkes with its Byzantine walking trail, and the famous Panagia Ekatontapiliani church, one of the oldest in Greece. Wine tasting at a local vineyard growing Monemvasia grapes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lefkes village and Ekatontapiliani church
Golden sand beaches at Kolymbithres with unique rock formations
Traditional Greek cooking class with local island ingredients
DAY4
Greece
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Naxos: Largest of the Cyclades
Short ferry hop to Naxos. The massive Portara gate framed a perfect sunset. Explored the Venetian kastro, sampled local Naxos cheese and kitron liqueur, and drove through the fertile Tragea valley dotted with ancient olive groves and Byzantine chapels.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Portara gate sunset and Naxos gastronomy
Mount Zeus hike through olive groves to ancient sanctuary
Naxian marble crafts and local graviera cheese tasting
DAY5
Greece
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Island Farewell and Return
Final morning on Naxos at secluded Plaka Beach, the longest sandy beach in the Cyclades. Afternoon ferry back to Athens for a farewell dinner in the Psyrri neighborhood. The combination of ancient Athens and island-hopping created memories that will last forever.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Plaka Beach and farewell dinner in Psyrri
Athens central market and Syntagma Square changing of guard
Final mezze dinner with Aegean sea view
FINAL THOUGHTS
Greece rewards adventurous island choices. Skip the crowded hotspots and discover authentic Cycladic charm on Paros and Naxos.