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Greece casts a spell, with its honey-colored
isles fragrant with frangipani and encircled
by azure seas. We invite you to experience
these stunning islands the Wilderness Travel
way! In the Cyclades, named for the circle
the archipelago forms around the sacred
island of Delos, we hike on Tinos, Naxos,
and rugged Amorgos, each island a realm
of bougainvillea-draped villages above the
sparkling Aegean. As we hike past blue-
domed churches, up to cliff-perched
monasteries, and through tiny whitewashed
villages, the good life of sunny Greece envelops
us, with picnics on wildflower-covered hills,
swims in the sea, and delightful local cuisine
and wine al fresco on the verandas of
tavernas. At trip’s end, extend your journey
to legendary Santorini.
Days 1-5 Athens / Tinos From Athens, we
ferry to Tinos, an island of beautiful beaches and
traditional whitewashed hamlets. We hike Tinos’
cobblestone paths to picturesque villages, up the
old Roman road to the great Venetian fortress
of Exombourgo, and from the charming town of
Falatados, we hike to the beach at Livada, with
a stop to swim in crystal-clear waters. One of
our hikes brings us to lovely Pyrgos, renowned
since ancient times for its marble artisans (the
Parthenon’s sculptures were carved here). The
village’s churches, fountains, and doorways are
fine examples of the art.
Days 6-8 Naxos / Delos / Mykonos Crossing
the blue Aegean to Naxos, Lord Byron’s favorite
Greek island, we explore the twisting lanes
of Chora, the main town, and hike up Mount
Zas (3,000'), the highest point in the Cyclades
and site of a sacred cave. On Delos, holy island
of the ancient Greeks, we explore this open-air
archaeological museum of wildflower-covered
ruins and return to Naxos via glamorous
Mykonos Island.
Days 9-13 Amorgos Easternmost of the
Cyclades, Amorgos is a gorgeous island of
dramatic mountain scenery. Traditional stone-
paved paths lead us between villages, past
frescoed churches, and along the spectacular
coasts. One ramble leads us to Chosoviotissa,
a dramatic 11th century monastery set high
above the Aegean. Depart on Day 13, or extend
to Santorini Island.
On our unique Greek hiking odyssey, discover incredible off-the-beaten-path places you would never find on your own. PHOTO: JULIEN GARCIA
HIDDEN TRAILS AND GOLDEN BEACHES OF THE CYCLADES
DAN HELLER
MAURIZIO RELLINI
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike village to village on island pathways
of Tinos, Naxos, and Amorgos
• Visit sacred Delos, holy island of the
ancient Greeks, and cosmopolitan
Mykonos Island
• Enjoy charming hotels, incredible
farm-to-fork cuisine unique to the
islands, and delicious wines
• Exuberant Greek Trip Leaders who share
their passion for their country with grace
and style
DETAILS
• 13-day trip begins and ends in Athens
• 12 nights hotels and country inns
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
2 dinners
DATES
May 18-30, 2018
Jun 13-25
Jun 28-Jul 10
Sep 9-21
TRIP COST
$4595 (8-16 members)
$4895 (4-7 members)
Single supplement: $370
Santorini Island extension: from $1450
Archaeological Sites of Classical Greece
extension: from $1850
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3+ 4 5 6 7
8 hiking days on moderate to strenuous
trails, some steep sections, 4-6 hours a
day, van support