Island Hopping
Experiencing the magic of the Greek islands is something many Kiwis have on their ‘ bucket list ’. It ’ s so unique as you get a mix of beauty , atmosphere , nightlife , food , history , sun and sea all wrapped up in the one holiday experience . Island hopping is one of the most perfect ways to visit a selection of your favourite islands using the local ferries . We recommend 3 or 4 day stops on each island and this should give you enough time to explore and see all of the highlights . Booking one of these passes means you can hop between the islands with a minimum of fuss as all ferry tickets are pre booked and delivered to your hotel room and your arrangements will be amended , should the ferries be delayed or cancelled , which happens very often in Greece .
Holiday Tips for Island Hopping
• We recommend you stay in Athens the night before your island hopping excursion starts as ferries usually leave early in the morning .
• To avoid hassles , all island hopping passes include the transfer from your Athens hotel to Piraeus Port . This is essential as the port area is huge with many Greek ferries and cruise ships all departing from one of the three harbours , so it is very easy to get lost going alone .
• We have a choice of 12 island hopping passes with pre-selected islands and a set amount of nights .
• Hotels are confirmed at time of booking , however arrival and departure transfers on the individual islands are optional extras . These are recommended , as on some islands , public transport and taxis are hard to find especially in the peak season .
• Most passes include the use of a standard ferry ; however to reduce travelling time between some of the islands , you can upgrade to a hydrofoil or a flight at an extra cost .
• FlexiPasses are perfect for the independent traveller and are based on the total number of nights regardless of the island visited . You choose how many nights you want on each island and the price remains the same .
• Hotels for FlexiPasses are not confirmed till the last minute and these passes also include return transfers on each island .
ATHENS ( Piraeus )
6hrs
5hrs
5.5hrs
12hrs
40m
Paros
Mykonos
10hrs
Samos
Patmos
1hr 30m
Kusadasi ( Turkey )
Athens – Mykonos – Santorini – Athens 7 days / 6 nights
Definitely the favourites amongst the Greek islands , both are ‘ must sees ’ Mykonos is chic , sleek and hedonistic and yet offers beautiful traditional Greece . White washed buildings , blue doors , windmills and chapels , cosmopolitan lifestyle , waterfront tavernas and spectacular nightlife . The sunset on Santorini is often said to be the most beautiful in the world .
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9hrs
Chania ( Crete )
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10hrs
2hrs
Heraklion ( Crete )
10hrs
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9hrs
1hr
Santorini
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Ios
2hrs
45m
Naxos
7hrs
16hrs
Rhodes
Hydrofoil or Fast Ferry Conventional Ferry NOTE : For Hydrofoil or Fast Ferry crossings , these times will be approximately half of the Conventional Ferry times stated
4hrs
4hrs
Kos
1hr
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1hr
Bodrum ( Turkey )
Marmaris ( Turkey )
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Note : Return transfers on all islands at additional cost .
Departures : Daily ( Apr-Oct )
Inclusions : 3 nights Mykonos , 3 nights Santorini , breakfast daily , transfer Athens hotel to Piraeus Port , all ferry tickets as per itinerary , port taxes , service charges and local taxes
Price Guide From : $ 819 GM
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30
The price guide shown is per adult , per tour for twin share , based on low season travel . Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date