Hiking in the Cyclades: Serifos, Sifnos and Milos

From Piraeus, take the ferry to Serifos (approximately a 2-hour crossing), the island of Perseus, whose main town, Chora, is one of the most characteristic and beautiful villages in the Cyclades. You can stroll to the top of the village through its narrow, cool, whitewashed alleyways and then swim in the crystal-clear waters of this magnificent island. You can also hike to the top and back. You will spend the night in Serifos.

You can take a bus to Chora (at your own expense, about 10 minutes), a village overlooking Livadi Bay, and then explore on foot chapels such as Stavros, as well as inland villages like Kendarchos, Galani, and Panagia. You can visit the 16th-century Taxiarchon Monastery (inhabited by a solitary monk), which houses a beautiful Russian icon. You can return to Chora by bus (at your own expense) or on foot via a lovely hiking trail that leads down to Livadi Bay, where you can swim. You will spend the night in Serifos.

You'll take a ferry for approximately a 20-minute crossing to Sifnos, an island home to several churches, monasteries, and pottery workshops. You'll spend three nights in Kamares, a beautiful beach town. Depending on your arrival time, you can hike from Apollonia to Kamares (a 10-minute bus ride at your own expense). This downhill hike offers panoramic sea views.

You can take a bus to Apollonia (at your own expense, approximately 10 minutes), which is one of the most beautiful and scenic hikes on Sifnos. This walk crosses the island from east to west and leads to Vathy Beach, where you can swim or relax in a taverna. The return trip to Kamares is by bus (at your own expense, approximately 25 minutes). You will spend the night on Sifnos.

Take a bus to Kastro (at your own expense, approximately 15 minutes). Continue on to Faros, with its charming little harbor, then to Chryssopighi and its magnificent monastery; further on, reach Platy Gialos. This hike allows you to discover some of the most beautiful spots on the island of Sifnos: the charming alleyways of Kastro, the small harbor of Faros, the well-situated monastery of Chryssopighi, and the beautiful beach of Platys Gialos. The trails are among the most beautiful on the island, especially the magnificent monopati (path) between Kastro and Faros. To return to Kamares, take the bus (at your own expense, approximately 20 minutes). You will spend the night on Sifnos.

You'll take a boat to Milos (approximately a 45-minute journey), an island forever linked to the famous Venus. There, you can explore the white Sarakinito Canyon with its crystal-clear waters. In ancient times, Milos was also one of the most prized islands for the obsidian trade. Overnight in Milos.

The transfer to Pollonia (at your own expense, about 15 minutes from Adamas) is followed by a boat trip (20-30 minutes, ticket to be purchased locally at your own expense) to Psathi, the port of the beautiful volcanic island of Kimolos, located near Milos. You will then head towards Chorio, the island's main town, where windmills line the Ksaplovouni ridge. Next, you will take a scenic path to reach Skiadi Rock, a striking rock formation sculpted by erosion, before reaching the seafront for a beach walk, allowing you to indulge your desire for a swim. The return to Chorio will be via paved paths through a beautiful, shaded valley, passing several ruined hamlets. You will then cross back to Milos and spend the night on the island.

Based on the ferry's departure time, a walk to Klima, a charming fishing village on the island, is planned. There will also be a visit to the catacombs (the second largest after those in Rome). The ferry will depart in the late afternoon for Piraeus (approximately a 3 hour 20 minute journey), and the night will be spent in Athens.

Your stay ends after breakfast at your hotel in Athens.