Athens, Syros and Tinos

ATHENS ARRIVAL.

Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

MORNING ATHENS GUIDED CITY TOUR
The striking contrast between breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy during your tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution  Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library. In contrast,  conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis museum, a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. 

ATHENS / SYROS
Early morning transfer to the port of Athens (Piraeus) to board the ferry to the island of Syros. Upon your arrival on the island, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel.

Syros : day at leisure to explore

This is the island where Greek tradition and western influence come to a harmonious marriage. Ermoúpoli (meaning “the city of Hermes”) is the island’s capital town and has been the first important trade and industrial center of the country in the 19th century. Even if you have visited all the islands of the Aegean, Ermoúpoli will definitely impress you, as her splendors are visible to everybody. Evidence of this splendor can be seen on public buildings (the City Hall, the Customs Office, “Apollo” theatre), on the neoclassical houses and at the beautiful squares. But Syros is not only Ermoúpoli. The great number of beautiful beaches will delight the sea and sand lovers and its gastronomic peculiarities will -more than – satisfy your appetite.

Syros: day at leisure to explore

The great number of beautiful beaches will delight the sea and sand lovers and its gastronomic peculiarities will -more than – satisfy your appetite.

Syros to Tinos 

Mid-morning transfer to the pier for short hydro hop to Tinos. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where will spend the next 3 nights.

Tinos : day at leisure to explore

Enchanting yet still unknown to most tourists, Tinos is famous for its spiritual pilgrimage. The Church of Panayia Evangelistria (Our Lady of Good Tidings), in Tinos is dedicated to an icon discovered in 1823.
But a pilgrimage is not the only reason for getting to know the amazing island of Tinos, with the beautiful beaches and the 40 traditional villages, or, according to the philosopher Kastoriadis, the “hand-made Tínos”. This island is the homeland of renowned great artists of marble carving such as Gyzis, Lytras, Chalepas, Filippotis and Sochos, who have been the last famous names to have held the baton of the island’s marble-carving tradition.

Tinos : day at leisure to explore

According to the legend, the famous sculptor of the ancient times, Fidias, had taught the secrets of his art to the locals. Their admirable craft is displayed in chapels, fountains, arches, and pigeon lofts. In the village of Pýrgos the Marble Art Museum is worth a visit as much as the Gallery of Tinian Artists right next to the church of Virgin Mary.

Departure 

Transfer to Tinos port for departure