I will be traveling to Greece with a tour group (Wilderness Travel) for a hiking trip in September and will be visiting Athens (1 day), Tinos (4 days), Naxos (4 days), Amorgos (4 days). The trip ends in Naxos. Two questions:
1) Would you recommend staying in Naxos for an additional 3 days OR would you recommend going to Santorini for 3 days. Given that I am so close to Santorini, I am wondering if it is worth the trip? Is there another, easy to get to island near Naxos that you would recommend?
2) If I spend time in Santorini, where would you recommend that I stay? I would be looking for a location that is quiet, safe and has good places to eat nearby and is close to a bus stop. I am not looking for high end hotels, prefer guesthouses or boutique hotels.
BTW, I am a solo, 60+ experienced traveler and would be looking to enjoy the local culture (no spas, romantic sunset cruises or wine tasting).
Thanks in advance for your advice.