Santorini & Milos - 9 days version
Remarque:
Due to unforeseen weather, ferry schedule and other conditions, the itinerary can undergo modifications on location. In particular, the order of excursions or days mentioned can be changed.
J 1: Arrival on Santorini
Arrival at Santorini airport and transfer to our hotel at Akrotiri village. Group dinner in the evening.
J 2: The Minoan excavation and the caldera walking
We start with the famous Minoan excavation of Akrotiri, drive to Thira town, visit the prehistoric museum with items from the excavation and hike along the caldera.
J 3: Red Beach & Akrotiri peninsula
Walking tour from the village Akrotiri to the red beach, along the coast and to the cape of Akrotiri. Discover the oldest volcanics and - if you are lucky - rare minerals!
J 4: Boat trip to the volcano islands
The most fascinating tour with a private chartered boat to the volcanic islands Nea & Palea Kameni in the center of the Santorini caldera. We have time to explore the volcanic centers of the youngest Greek island. Also you will meet the only man who lives on Palea Kameni island.
J 5: Sailing to Milos island & ancient Milos
Sailing from Santorini to the island of Milos and after arrival a visit of ancient Milos at Plaka village.
J 6: Abandoned sulfur mine and mineral beach
Before the visit of an abandoned sulfur mine on the western coast (spectacular scenery), we will visit the interesting mining museum to get an introduction, how this mine was operated.
Transfer to the paradise-like beach of Paleochori, with its hot springs, fumaroles, colorful rocks.
Lunch in a wonderful beach restaurant. Afternoon: swim break, optional 2 hour walk in the area.
Late afternoon: return to Adamas, free dinner.
J 7: Phylakopi - Sarakiniko - Adamas
Half-day walk along the spectacular north coast (ancient obsidian trading center of Phylakopi, Papafrankos and Sarakiniko). Picknick lunch and swim break at Sarakiniko. Return over the hills to an active fumarole at Adamas village and return to the hotel.
J 8: Spectacular boat trip around Milos and to Kimolos Island
Free day or optional boat tour around the island with its spectacular volcanic coastline (cost per person: ca 80-100 EUR). Delicious lunch on board. Free evening.
J 9: Return to Athens - end of tour or own extension
Our tour ends today. We recommend you to stay longer on Milos, e.g. to enjoy its fabulous beaches and explore more of this comparably large and very varied island.
If you leave, we provide transfer to the airport or port from where it is a short flight or ferry ride back to Athens.
Point de départ:
The tour starts at the airport of Santorini JTR and ends on Milos island
Encadrement
Tobias Schorr is a German photographer and hobby-geologist with a long experience in guiding tours. He has been living for many years in Greece and did many tours to the Greek volcanoes Methana, Milos, Santorini, Nisyros and even older volcanoes like Lesvos. He is always having an eye on the small details like orchids, ancient items or even rare minerals.
Tobias Schorr with a piece of fossilised palm threes from Santorini island.