Day 1 – Athens - Piraeus 

Welcome at the airport and private transfer to the hotel in Piraeus, ideally located for the early morning departure for the islands the next day.

Day 2 – Sifnos: Apollonia - Kato Petali - Platis Gialos

Early morning boat departure for the island of Sifnos. First hike in the eastern part of the island. Our path leads us through beautiful landscapes, passing by the pretty villages of Apollonia and Kato Petali, to arrive at Platis Gialos, a peaceful village located by the sea. Opportunity to swim on a sandy beach and return by bus to our family guesthouse in Artemonas where we stay for three nights.

Boat travel time  : 2 h 30 hours

Walking time : 3 h 30 min

Elevation gain + : 200 m

Elevation loss - : 350 m

Day 3 – Sifnos: Panagia Poulati - Kastro - Faros

Departure from the hotel on foot to reach the church of Panagia Poulati and the most beautiful village on the island – Kastro – which is also its former capital. After this visit, we continue our walk to the small fishing port of Faros where we can swim. We return to our accommodation by bus.

Walking time : 4 hours

Elevation + : 300 m

Elevation - : 400 m

Day 4 – Sifnos: Agios Andreas - Agios Nikolaos t’Aerina - Vathy

Short transfer to the archaeological site of Agios Andreas, the starting point of our day's hike. We start walking to arrive first at the church of Agios Nikolaos t’Aerina, then we descend towards the village of Vathy located in the bay of the same name. After a swim, we take the bus back to our accommodation.

Walking time : 3 h 30

Elevation + : 250 m 

Elevation - : 650 m

Day 5 - Milos: Fylakopi - Pachaina - Sarakiniko

Early morning departure for Milos, the island of Aphrodite (Venus de Milo). After a short boat trip, we arrive on the island and begin our first hike. Today, a walk unlike any other in the middle of an unexpected landscape. We start at Fylakopi and walk along the north coast, passing by very beautiful coves with clear waters, including Pachaina, to arrive at Sarakiniko, a beach known for its extraordinary lunar landscape. Return by bus and check-in to our family guesthouse where we will spend two nights.

Boat travel time : 0h45-2h30 (depending on the boat schedule)

Walking time : 3 h 30

Elevation + : 250 m 

Elevation - : 250 m

Day 6 – Kimolos: Chorio – Skiadi – Dekas

In the morning, we depart by boat from the charming port of Polonia for a day trip to the neighboring island of Kimolos, one of the most authentic in the Cyclades. From the port, we start a magnificent hike to discover the “mushroom” of Skiadi, an astonishing formation sculpted by erosion. Following a path offering superb panoramas of the Aegean Sea, we reach the beaches of Dekas and Ellinika, ideal for a well-deserved swimming break. Return to the port by bus, then a boat crossing to reach Milos.

Boat travel time  : 1 hour

Walking time : 4 hours

Elevation + : 350 m 

Elevation - : 350 m

Day 7 - Milos: Adamas - Klima - Catacombs - Plaka

We depart on foot from Adamas (the island's main port) to go to Klima, a fishing village known for its traditional boat garages. After a short break, we climb to a plateau which offers a beautiful view of the sea where we visit the catacombs, which are among the largest in Greece. We then pass by the site where the famous Venus de Milo was found in 1820, then we continue our path to the beautiful ancient theater dating from the 1st century AD. Our day's hike ends in the pretty village of Plaka. Return by bus to our family guesthouse.

Walking time : 3 h 30

Elevation + : 400 m

Elevation - : 200 m

Day 8 – Milos - Athens

After our stay in the Western Cyclades, we return to Athens. In the afternoon, we take our boat to the port of Piraeus – the main port of Athens. Transfer to the hotel located in the historic center of the Greek capital. Dinner in a tavern or on the boat.

Boat travel time  : 4 hours (depending on available boat schedules)

Day 9 – Athens – Departure Flight

Depending on your flight departure time, a last free visit to the city of Athens. Private transfer to the airport and flight to Switzerland.