Greek Islands Cycling Tour on the Cyclades
€1.120,00
per personCyclades
8 days
Every Saturday of April-June & September-October
Discover the Cyclades islands on a self-guided cycling tour starting from Athens. Travel by ferry from Piraeus or Lavrio port and explore the great islands by bike at your own pace. Enjoy scenic coastal routes, traditional villages, and breathtaking Aegean Sea views as you island-hop through Greece.
At a glance
- Difficulty: moderate
- Daily Distance: 25 – 40 km
- Daily Climb: 900 m
Customization of daily length and climb is possible.
Available bikes
- Trekking Bikes
- Road bikes
- E-bikes
- Tandem bike
Highlights
- Start in Athens with ferry connections from Piraeus or Lavrio ports
- Island-hop across the Aegean by ferry and bike
- Ride scenic coastal routes with panoramic sea views
- Explore traditional Cycladic villages and authentic island life
- Flexible itinerary allowing you to cycle at your own pace
About this holiday
Imagine Island hopping, arriving at a new destination each day and discovering each island by bike. On this very special trip you will get to explore the Greek islands in a completely unique way and create memories that will last a lifetime. You’ll discover the beauty of The Cyclades day by day, port by port by ferry and you will ride daily a different route. We embark from the port of Lavrio, just outside Athens, to our adventure amongst the islands of the Aegean Sea: The Cyclades. You will get to cycle amazing roads on the islands of Kea, Kythnos, Syros, Paros and Serifos. We have arranged for you help with your luggage from/to every port.
Self-guided biking tour
Participating in a self-guided biking tour is one of the most pleasant ways to discover a destination in depth. Upon your arrival, we will supply you with your GPS application with routes, information about the area and of course your bike with all necessary equipment such as panniers, service kit, locks etc. During your stay in the islands, you will have the freedom to spend your time in any way you wish. Whether you decide to wake up early or start later, you cycle at your own pace and stop anywhere that catches your interest on the proposed route. In this way you are not obliged to follow a specific schedule but can just follow at your own tempo. And of course we provide 24h telephone support in case of emergency just to be sure everything rolls along smoothly.
A Sustainable Holiday
Arcas Travel Services believes in sustainable and responsible tourism, and is committed to having the lowest possible environmental impact. By employing only local guides and using only regional services we provide a form of tourism that benefits the community. The visitor also benefits by being able to come closer to authentic local cultures and traditions due to our unique local knowledge. We think tourism should be about respect and benefit to the local inhabitants and that responsible travelers will get more out of their holiday by giving a little bit back to the special places and people that they meet.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
The itinerary below is indicative and may include fewer islands, depending on ferry schedules. For each reservation, we create a tailor-made island-hopping itinerary, carefully planned around the available ferry connections and your travel preferences.
Day 1: Arrival-Lavrio
You arrive at the Port of Lavrio whereupon, after collecting you bicycle, you can take the ferry to Kythnos. Overnight in Kythnos.
Day 2: Kythnos (22Km and +435m or 43Km and +809m)
We wake in the Port of Merichas, on the Island of Kythnos. With only 1310 local habitants, it is quiet here in winter, but comes alive in the summer. On our cycle ride we will pass through the capital, on through beautiful hill country and finally arriving at the village of
Dryopida. Here there is a cave full of stalactites and stalagmites which has been a hiding place for the villagers from pirates and Ottomans alike. Taverns and cafes welcome you in for a drink. Overnight in Kythnos.
Day 3: Syros (29Km and +387m)
In the morning, you will get the ferry to Syros, an island at the centre of the Cyclades. Our ride today is a tour around the island passing beaches and hamlets set in the rolling countryside. We stop at Hermoupolis, the capital of the Cyclades, which is set upon two hills, and where you will get to spend some time exploring the city. Neoclassical buildings, the historic theatre and the old medieval city all make the capital unique. Don’t forget to taste the traditional “Loukoumi” of Syros, or to try the cafes and the local taverns. Overnight in Syros
Day 4: Paros (27Km and+353m or 51Km and +517m)
Our next destination is the iconic Island of Paros with its world-famous windmills. You will cycle through picturesque villages, with their white houses, and passing idyllic rural settings will enjoy an unforgettable day. Again, we suggest two routes, one short, which is easy for everyone and a longer one for those who want a challenge. Overnight in Paros.
Day 5: Paros (27Km and+353m or 51Km and +517m)
Today, you can choose to do the longest route that we offer or just enjoy the beauties that this great island has to offer. Overnight Paros.
Day 6: Serifos (26Km and +677m or 37Km and +946m)
Today you get the ferry for Serifos. According to the Greek mythology Serifos Island is the birthplace of Perseus and home to the Cyclops who were the children of Poseidon. The Ancient Greeks believed that the Cyclops lived in a cave, above Megalo Livadi Bay, and that they had built the walls, remnants of which are seen throughout the island.Overnight in Serifos
Day 7: Serifos (26Km and +677m or 37Km and +946m)
Serifos is a small, but very picturesque, island and Chora, the capital is built on the slope of a very steep hill!! Our route will take you around the island and then onto Chora. The island has some fairly steep hills, and the highest summit is at 585m, however it is not big, and cyclists really enjoy their time here.
Day 8: Departure
Today you take the ferry from Serifos to Piraeus. We Greeks don’t like to say goodbye. Instead we prefer to say «Εις το επανιδείν» which means that we hope to see you again some time!
Cycling routes are available on the islands of Kea, Sifnos, and Milos. However, you are always more than welcome to ask us about cycling routes on other islands as well.
PRICING
Tour price: from 1120€ per person
includes:
- Accommodation for 7 nights/8 days with breakfast in 3* hotels or apartments
- Ferry tickets among the islands
- Access to GPS application
- Mobile phone mount for the handlebar
- Complete information about the area
- 24h telephone support
excluding hotel tax, flights, excursions on your free time, entrance tickets for archaeological sites & museums etc.
Bike delivery 65€/booking (in case you do not book the arrival transfer)
Bike collection 65€/booking (in case you do not book the departure transfer)
Additional Charges
- Single supplement: 190€ per person
- High season fee ( 4th April -17 April, 25th of April-1st of May, 2 June – 10 September) : 150€ per person
Bike rental
- Trekking bike 100€/week
- Road bike 140€/week
- E- bike 260€/week
- Τandem 270€/week
- Helmet 10€
- GPS device upon request 80€/week
Transfers
Lavrio port
- Athens airport to Lavrio port (1-3 persons ): 85€ (4-8 persons): 120€
- Athens center to Lavrio port: (1-3 persons) 85€ (4-8 persons): 150€
Piraeus port
- Athens airport to Piraeus port (1-3 persons ): 85€ (4-8 persons): 120€
- Athens center to Piraeus port (1-3 persons): 85€ (4-8 persons): 95€
***Night supplement 30% extra to the price of the transfer for transfers being operated from 23:00 to 07:00
Accommodation
During this tour you will stay in 3* Hotels or Apartments. All accommodations have been selected by us and are checked in person by our crew. They fulfill a minimum level of standards set like cleanness, stuff behavior, breakfast, comfort and more. In terms of our Responsible Travel Policy, all accommodations are owned by locals, they mainly employee locals and do care about the environment. Most probably you will meet the owners themselves, have a cup of coffee with them or taste the breakfast made by their hands! For the most demanding there is also the possibility of upgrade in for 4* Hotels but only in some places. Contact us for more details.
See an indicative example of the hotels below (subject to availability).
