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Greek Island Hopping |
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Explore the Greek Islands of Your Choice! |
Experience the beautiful Greek Islands at your own pace and in the style you dream of. Ancient Kingdoms Holidays can create a unique holiday experience to suit your travel requirements.
Choose either our 7 day option (combining 2 islands) or our 10 day option (combining 3 islands).
Alternatively ask us to tailor your own island hopping itinerary if you would like to extend your stay at some of the islands.
We will arrange your ferry tickets, hotels and transfers to suit so you can relax and make the most of your holiday.
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7 DAYS ISLAND HOPPING
Choose any 2 islands from ....
Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos
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10 DAYS ISLAND HOPPING
Choose any 3 islands from...
Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Ios
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Minimum 3 nights on each island. Daily departures: 01 Apr - 22 Oct.
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TOUR INCLUSIONS:
Fast ferries/hydrofoils from Piraeus (Athens) to chosen islands and back, standard ferries in Budget class * Choice of Superior First, First, Tourist or Budget Class hotels with private facilities (3 nights on each island) * Breakfasts * Port transfers on islands (only arrival transfers in Tourist & Budget Classes )* Travel notes
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FERRIES
Ancient Kingdoms use modern fast ferries or hydrofoils for Island Hopping. If you want a more economical itinerary we can include regular ferries which take longer between islands. In our Aegean Splendours & Highlights of the Cyclades Holidays, regular ferries are used in Budget Class.
In all cases, booking ferry connections before you depart from New Zealand is strongly recommended. With close links to our Greek representative, our local agents provide a friendly source of information and assistance on the islands. If any ferry connections are disrupted the next best service will be used.
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FLIGHTS
Olympic Airways and Aegean Airways operate regular flights to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes and Paros. Pre-booking is recommended and in peak periods essential.
WINTER ON THE GREEK ISLANDS
While Athens can be an all year destination, the best time to travel to the islands is between April & September. Travel outside this main season can be difficult. Not only can ferries be disrupted by unsettled weather, many hotels, restaurants and tavernas only open in April and close up again from mid October onwards. If in doubt please ask Ancient Kingdoms for advice. Additionally from early October some hotel facilities including central air conditioning may not be operational.
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Island Hopping Hotel Selections
Greek Island Hopping, Highlights of the Cyclades and Aegean Splendours packages are based on the following hotel selections. Alternate hotels may incur a surcharge.
| SANTORINI |
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MYKONOS |
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| Superior First Class |
Cliffside Suites |
Superior First Class |
Petassos Beach |
| First Class |
El Greco |
First Class |
Pelican Bay |
| Superior Tourist |
Daedalus |
Superior Tourist |
Petassos Town |
| Tourist Class |
Philippion |
Tourist Class |
Kamari |
| Budget |
King Thira |
Budget |
Alkistis |
| NAXOS |
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PAROS |
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| Superior First Class |
Naxos Palace |
Superior First Class |
Agnanti |
| First Class |
Naxos Royal |
First Class |
Kanales |
| Superior Tourist |
Naxos Beach II |
Superior Tourist |
Contaratos |
| Tourist Class |
Alkyoni |
Tourist Class |
Kalypso |
| Budget |
Galaxy |
Budget |
Panorama |
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IOS |
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Superior First Class |
Ios Palace |
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First Class |
Liotassi |
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Superior Tourist |
Homer's Inn |
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Tourist Class |
Marco's Beach |
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Budget |
Acteon |
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Note: Fast ferries/hydrofoils used in all classes. For 10 days Island Hopping: please note that the standard of accommodation in Ios is slightly lower than on other islands.
| Greek Ferry & Hydrofoils - Journey Time |
| Route - one way |
Regular Ferry#
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Hydrofoil/Fast Ferry
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| Piraeus (Athens) - Santorini |
6hrs |
3hrs |
| Piraeus (Athens) -Paros |
6hrs |
3hrs |
| Piraeus (Athens) - Naxos |
6 hrs |
3hrs |
| Piraeus (Athens) - Santorini |
10hrs |
4.5hrs |
| Piraeus (Athens) - Heraklion |
11hrs |
8 hrs |
| Piraeus (Athens) - Rhodes* |
11hrs |
n/a |
| Mykonos - Santorini or v.v |
n/a |
2hrs |
| Mykonos - Paros or Naxos or v.v. |
2hrs |
1hr |
| Santorini - Paros or v.v |
3.5hrs |
2hrs |
| Santorini - Naxos or v.v. |
3.5hrs |
2hrs |
| Heraklion - Santorini or v.v. |
n/a |
2.5hrs |
| Rhodes - Marmaris (Turkey) |
2hrs |
n/a |
| Samos - Kusadasi (Turkey) |
1hr |
n/a |
*Ask your travel agent about domestic flight options between Athens and the Greek Islands.
