My self, my husband and 3 adult children ages 20-27, will be visiting the Cyclades for 10 days, beginning mid May. Trying to figure out Itinerary. We would like it to be a relaxing vacation along with some touristy agenda. We are also an active family. We were thinking of 3 nights in Santorini, a day on Delos, and then perhaps Naxos, and Mykonos. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
You have too much on your wish list for only 10 days ! I’d either try and make it 14 days ( it’s a long flight for only 10 days ) or keep it to two islands . In mid May ferry schedules may not be on full service so may be ferries only once a day , so each move eats up almost a day of sightseeing and relaxing .
You could fly into Athens ( from where you live ) then catch a flight to Santorini - then ferry to Naxos or Mykonos - then fly back to Athens ( plan to be in Athens night before your international flight ) for trip home .
I am not a fan of Mykonos - you will have already been on Santorini and experienced crowds and high prices - I think Naxos would be a welcome relief after that !
We will be there end of May - leave us some wine !
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
3321 posts
I always sigh when people say "visiting for 10 days" and are NOT specific. Does this include the day you leave home? The day you r arrive in ATH airport? the day of Departure? NONE should be counted. If those are part of your "10" it is really only 7 ... so you can understand we cannot give you any sensible advice before you clarify. Please give specifics --- including Day AND Time of arrival and Day AND time of departure.
Posted by
2505 posts
We went to Greece for two weeks with our young adult children last May and had a wonderful time. Apart from issues of how much you can see in whatever time, I thought I would add that we very deliberately did not go to Mykonos. It is a party island and not where I wanted to go with our young adult children. They loved santorini. They loved Naxos even more.