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EXPERIENCE The Cyclades 2

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8 DAYS

in the Eastern Cyclades 3

Day 1 Day 3
Catch a morning catamaran or ferry from Take an early-morning catamaran from
Athens to the holy island of Tínos (p240). Tínos to Mýkonos (p222), arriving in time
Upon arrival in Tínos town, hire a scooter to grab some picnic supplies from a local
to tour the villages around Exóbourgo, deli before hopping onto a late-morning
stopping for lunch at fabled Drosia in excursion boat to ancient Delos (p208),
Ktikádos and calling in to Vólax to browse which is the ruin of a Roman town.
the wares of the local basket weavers. Take your time to have a thorough
Descend to Pórto for a late swim at one wander around the archaeological ruins
of its beaches, then make a pilgrimage and museum, soaking up the fascinating
to fabled Panagía Evangelístria before it history of this impressive site, before
shuts. For dinner, head to seafood-strong having a picnic on the island. Return to
Marathia (Ágios Fokás) by the beach. Mýkonos for dinner at Joanna Niko’s on
Megáli Ámmos beach, before joining the
famous party scene and bar-jumping your
Day 2 way along the waterfront.
Point your scooter at the pretty village of
Pýrgos in northern Tínos and its museum Day 4
of marble-carving, pausing en route at
the photogenic villages of Kardianí and Have a lazy start on a Mýkonos beach,
Ystérnia. End the morning with a lunch of before catching a catamaran to Náxos
creative cuisine at Thalassaki in Órmos (p236). Make your way to Agía Ánna for
Ysterníon, then choose an afternoon swim lunch, and then pass the rest of the
venue as the locals do it – depending on day on its superb beach under a beach
the famous stiff breeze. Skhináki at Órmos umbrella. Make your way to the nearby
or Kolymbíthres are both good options. village of Ágios Prokópios for dinner
Return to Tínos town for dinner at charm- at Stelida in the Kavos Naxos Hotel, a
ing Koutouki tis Elenis (Gafou 5). hillside oasis serving delicious food.
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