Walking on the Greek Islands

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Average Review Rating: from 16 reviews.

Emma Kennedy

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written September 2012
Really enjoyed this trip, a nice mix of walking (not too tough), sight-seeing, and relaxing. A good balance of group time and time to yourself. The group I was with were all very friendly and welcoming, and we have good fun over meals (....we done quite a bit of eating ;-) )
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Really enjoyed all three island - Naxos, Santorini and Paros. Each one has something different to offer, and the great thing about this trip is that you get out into the countryside to pass through villages you might not otherwise see. The coast walk in Santorini is fabulous - it is the most tourtisty of the islands, but the views will make you forgive this. Explore the little streets of the main town of Paros at night, a few of us done this together and it was just lovely.
What did you think of your group leader?
Cecile was great, very friendly, helpful and a good laugh.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I scheduled in a few extra days in Athens, I would recommend this as you otherwise won't really get to see Athens. The hotel linked with this exodus trip (The Jason Inn), is in a great location for exploring the city.
Go to the sunset in Oia when in Santorini. Don't let the throngs of other tourists going put you off. We found a lovely (if a bit expensive) bar to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset from. One of my favourite moments of the trip.
Be prepared for a quick turn-around between some activities (i.e. arriving and hotel and departing for dinner, etc.) and quite a bit of ferry time. But neither of the above seemed an issue for anyone in the group.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The trip has made me want to go back and explore more of the Greek Islands...a great 'taster' trip!
Janet Dixon

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written June 2012
Very good trip, but the walks are definitely not moderate. I would suggest that the trip in future be reduced to 2 islands - Santorini and Paros, which would allow either more walks /longer walks
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Santorini was fabulous. I would definitely like to return for a longer stay than the 2 nights, which we had.
What did you think of your group leader?
Cecile was a very good guide. Cecile was French and fluent in English and Greek. Her knowledge of wild flowers, herbs and tress was of great value during our walks. Eating mulberries straight from the tree. Cecile also helped us with ordering Greek dishes in the restaurants and discussing items in the shops.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be careful when travelling on the train from Athens to the port. One of our group was nearly at the receiving of an attempted pick pocket, while boarding the train.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Walking poles are not necessary on this trip as there is no difficult terrain.
If you wish to spend more than half a day in Athens, I would recommend booking a few days eithr at the beginning or end of the holiday. It was not an issue for me personally, as I have visited Athens several times over the years.
Tricia Simon

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written May 2013
A wonderful way to explore 3 very different islands. Our guide Thanos was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history of each island alive for us and his enthusiasm was infectious. Definitely a leisurely trip with a ferry ride every other day (look out for dolphins) and time to explore the towns and laze on a few beaches - very welcome after our walk in the heat on Paros. Great food and lots of it- Thanos was very helpful with recommendations for local dishes/drinks.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
exploring the beautiful islands and seeing the pace of life on Paros and Naxos, lovely atmosphere and places to return to. The scenery on Santorini is spectacular, hence it is very popular with tourists - fine if you can stay away from the visitors from the cruise ships, the walk was amazing (it was the second time I had done this) and we stayed longer in Ia and it emptied out in the later afternoon.
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent, thorough and a very high standard of service - both from himself and those around us in each of the restaurants.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
it was easy to add extra nights at the start/end of the trip and well worth it to see Athens - Jason Inn was very central and exploring from there was easy with the main sights all within walking distance - very pleasant as the centre of Athens is mostly pedestrianised.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
a great group made this a wonderful trip
Nigel Webb

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written April 2013
After the cold UK weather an ideal break at this time of year, warm and mostly sunny, a mix of pleasant walks, fine food, a touch of sightseeing and not too crowded this early in the season.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The stunning walk from Fira to Oia on Santorini, dazzling ever changing views of the caldera, finishing with the while marble streets of Oia.
What did you think of your group leader?
Well organised, knowledgeable, easy going, delightfull company.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Certainly this year in early April a light jacket for the evenings was useful.
Gwenda Skelton

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written April 2013
Awesome, a wonderful expierence captured in my memory to last for a lifetime. The wildflowers, the scent of citrus, lovely catus and just the overall panoramic views of the islands. I felt inspiredd and energized after walking the most scenic places on earth.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The group leader was dynamic, very experience . He used his judgement in keeping us safe and at the same time ensuring that we enjoyed our vacation. Lovely guy and personality. He also has a wealth of knowledge of the islands.
What did you think of your group leader?
My advice is to follow the trip notes and walk with all of the items listed. I will also suggest wearing long pants for the mountain walks as some places the bushes are overgrown.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
A very satisfied customer and will difinetly do crete in the near future.
Jayne Potter

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written April 2013
A thoroughly enjoyable trip with plenty to see and a variety of experiences. As a walker the trip needs to have one more good walk but if you accept that the holiday is only graded as easy then you will not be disappointed. The walk along the Santorini coast was excellent as was the walk on Naxos. Be prepared for an expensive week as food prices in Greece are rather high.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The two main walks on Santorini and Naxos. Paros is a very quaint town with lovely narrow streets and a beautiful cathedral.
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent. Thanos changeed the itinery to make sure the weather and ferry strikes did not impose on our week.
Deirdre Wells

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Written September 2012
A lot of time in transit on ferries - fine if you get a spot in the sun (or shade - whichever you prefer) but begins to pall by the end of the week.The three islands - Paros and Naxos are genuinely Greek - Santorini felt like cruise ship tourist Disneyland, and I gave up when having to shuffle along in a queue to watch the sunset standing in a pack with several hundred others. The highlight on Santorini was the coastal walk - which was a delight.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Felt comfortable rather than inspired. Highlights were time spent chatting with other travellers, watching sunrise over the Aegean, and arriving in port on each island. Old town on Naxos was lovely and worth an extra visit.
What did you think of your group leader?
Cheerful, charming and helpful but not very interested in or knowledgable about the places we visited. It was a bit of a whirlwind tour, but I did not feel I learnt a lot about what it was like living in the area, and I'm sure there was a lot more historical interest than we had drawn to our attention!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take a good book or Kindle for the ferry journeys, or get lucky and have good company (which I did)
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Carafes of local rose wine go down a treat, and leave no hangover!