Walking the Greek Cyclades: Milos & Santorini In Style

On this "in style" tour you will stay in gorgeous accommodations that only serve to enchance your experience. This is a slow adventure type of tour where you discover not only the history and culture of these islands, but also their incredible scenery. On Milos you will be immersed in the traditional and relaxed Greek way of life, especially in Kimolos Island and on Santorini you will be in awe of the views over the caldera. The walks are relaxing and chilled.

In Style | After a day of exciting adventures and soaking up unbeatable scenery, retreat to stylish accommodations and unwind with fine food and wine. This trip type is for those who like sophisticated places to stay and are looking for active routes but still want the holiday to feel special.

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

Solo Travellers, Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

Since this is a Slower Adventure tour the distances on the walks will not be challenging and can be anywhere between 10km and 15km. However, as is typical in the Mediterranean do not underestimate the fact that the trails can at times be quite rocky and you will need to be sure-footed. Take it slow and you will be rewarded with stunning views, both coastal and otherwise. The walks will be on a combination of gravel tracks, countryside trails and at times on quieter minor roads.

The hotels on this tour are hand-picked and superior. Where necessary we have upgraded the room-types to deluxe, executive or suites, so you can be sure that the rooms will be spacious and something special.  

Solo Walkers & Single Rooms

This trip is available to solo walkers, although there is a supplement due to the fact that some of the costs (such as transfers) are not shared. Single rooms are available on request and a supplement is payable.

Meals

Daily breakfasts will be included at your accommodation every morning. In some places the breakfasts are buffet-style or continental, but occasionally you will be able to pick from a menu. Dinners are not included, however there are options to dine out either at your accommodation (if they have a restaurant) or in the villages and towns in which your accommodation is situated. Lunch is also not included, but you can find small stores in which to purchase items for a picnic lunch or stop at a local cafe if there is one en route. 

Some of the walks on these islands are sign-posted and some are not. You'll find that the walks on Santorini and Kimolos will be signposted but not on Milos. We provide navigation in the Macs Adventure Smartphone App which you can download for use off-line. See your information pack on how to do this. You will need to use the app to navigate. Simply follow the little blue line (you are the dot) to ensure that you won't get lost.

The best times to visit the islands of Milos and Santorini is when we have them available to book, which is in the spring, beginning in mid-April to the end of June and in the autumn in September and October. July and August are too hot and will be much busier too. At the beginning of the season things on these islands generally tend to open slowly, so for example there may not be as many restaurants open at this time and the frequency of buses, should you need to take one, will also not be as great. Ferries may also be more limited, so please be prepared for less availability on these too. This can also be said for the end of the season. If you book during these times you will need to be prepared for this and accept that this is the case on these small islands. On the other hand, the colourful spring flowers are wonderful to see at this time! In June you will be able to smell the aroma of growing herbs and in October crocuses will be in bloom and the ferries will be crowd-free.

If you wish to travel in September, this is the busiest month so we recommend that you book at least 6 months or more in advance. These islands get very busy, so it is better to book in advance generally in order to avoid disappointment. 

This tour can be booked up to the first week in October only due to end of season hotel closures. 

This tour begins in Athens. It has a large international airport which is served by many airlines from Europe and North America. There may not always be direct flights but you can connect at larger hubs, such as London, Munich and Paris.  Upon arrival you will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation in Athens, which is an approximate 45 minute drive.  

This tour finishes in Santorini, which has an airport. There are flights from Santorini direct from Athens and from other gateways, such as Milan, Zurich and from some UK hubs, such as Bristol and Birmingham. An included transfer will bring you from your hotel in Fira to the airport. However, we can also arrange a transfer to Santorini port as an alternative if you are carrying on with your travels. 

Since you will be taking ferries on this tour and will be expected to carry your luggage onto it and off it, we therefore highly recommend that you pack as lightly as you can, as there will be slopes and possibly stairs to negotiate. On all other included transfers your luggage will be taken with you and all transfers are included from airports and ports. Please limit your luggage weight to 20kg or less.