How many days do you need in Athens, Naxos, Tinos, Ios & Syros?
- Most travelers spend 10-14 days in Athens, Naxos, Tinos, Ios, and Syros combined
- With 15 or more days, travelers typically choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in the Greek Islands
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Recommended Itineraries for Athens, Naxos, Tinos, Ios & Syros
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Ferry to Syros, Explore | Syros |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 4 | Tinian Culinary Workshop | Tinos |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Ios, Explore | Ios |
| Day 8 | Sikinos Island Tour & Wine Tasting | Ios |
| Day 9 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 10 | Depart Athens |
These four Cycladic islands haven't graced as many guidebook covers as their glitzier cousins, but that means there's more here for you to discover without battling hordes of selfie sticks. Take 10 days to tour Syros, Tinos, Naxos, and Ios on this itinerary, with pilgrimage sites, culinary experiences, and more. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Syros, Explore | Syros |
| Day 4 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 5 | Tinian Culinary Workshop | Tinos |
| Day 6 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Ferry to Ios, Explore | Ios |
| Day 9 | Sikinos Island Tour & Wine Tasting | Ios |
| Day 10 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 11 | Depart Athens |
What better way to unwind than spending 11 days sampling the culinary selections from across the Cyclades surrounded by the sea? You'll start this trip with a street food tour of Athens, then head to less famous yet beautiful islands, stopping in Syros, Tinos, Naxos, and Ios to sip wine, sample fresh produce, and even learn how to recreate the recipes at home. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Syros, Explore | Syros |
| Day 4 | Syros Mansions Driving Tour | Syros |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 6 | Tinian Culinary Workshop | Tinos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 9 | Ferry to Ios, Explore | Ios |
| Day 10 | Sikinos Island Tour & Wine Tasting | Ios |
| Day 11 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 12 | Depart Athens |
Take 12 days to explore some of the lesser-known islands of the Cyclades. Start by sampling street food in Athens before venturing out to sea. You'll stop on Syros, Tinos, Naxos, and Ios, with enough stately homes, savory food tours, and sunny beaches to keep you in serenity long after your trip is over. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Syros, Explore | Syros |
| Day 4 | Syros Mansions Driving Tour | Syros |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 6 | Tinian Culinary Workshop | Tinos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 9 | Naxos Beaches and Villages Bike Tour | Naxos |
| Day 10 | Ferry to Ios, Explore | Ios |
| Day 11 | Sikinos Island Tour & Wine Tasting | Ios |
| Day 12 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 13 | Depart Athens |
White domed buildings, blue seas, freshly baked baklava, and more await on this 13-day itinerary. You'll hit up all the hallmarks of the Cyclades but beat the crowds with stops in Syros, Tinos, Naxos, and Ios. Start with a food tour in Athens to fuel up before you ferry out to tour the mansions of Syros, bike past the beaches of Naxos, and more. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Syros, Explore | Syros |
| Day 4 | Syros Mansions Driving Tour | Syros |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 6 | Follow the Marble Route | Tinos |
| Day 7 | Tinian Culinary Workshop | Tinos |
| Day 8 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 9 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 10 | Naxos Beaches and Villages Bike Tour | Naxos |
| Day 11 | Ferry to Ios, Explore | Ios |
| Day 12 | Sikinos Island Tour & Wine Tasting | Ios |
| Day 13 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 14 | Depart Athens |
While away for two weeks in lesser-known islands, get a taste of Athens with this itinerary that focuses on relaxation. Whether hiking amid the marble-rich hills of Tinos or tasting fresh produce on Naxos, these four Cycladic islands will have you asking, "Santorini, who?" in no time. Read more
How to travel between Athens, Naxos, Tinos, Ios & Syros
How to get to Naxos
Naxos is the largest and greenest of the Cycladic islands and offers experiences and adventures for all types of travelers. Read more
How to get to Tinos
The small island of Tinos is part of the Cyclades islands, the same cluster home to Santorini and Mykonos. If you're coming from Athens, head to the port of Piraeus and take the ferry to Tinos, which takes as little as two hours. Read more
How to get to Ios
Ios is one of the more popular islands in the Cycladic islands, trailing not far behind Mykonos and Santorini as a must-see destination for tourists. Read more
How to get from Athens to Syros
The distance between Athens and Syros is 110 miles (177 km). The most convenient way to travel to Syros is by ferry. During the high season (mid-June through mid-September), several high-speed and slow ferries go directly to Syros. The fast ferry takes two hours from Piraeus, the main port of Athens, while the slower ferry takes 3.5 hours. Read more
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