Escape to Paros: Discover Hidden Gems and Vibrant Nightlife

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Duration

3 days

Type

Small Group Tours

Language

Difficaulty

Very Easy

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About This Tour

Paros is one of Greece’s most popular islands. Just a few hours away by ferry from Athens’ port of Piraeus, it is easy to get to and perfect even for a quick escape. Its beautiful beaches and vibrant, cosmopolitan nightlife have turned it into a magnet for holiday-makers. But if you’re looking to go beyond the well-trodden alleys of Parikia and Naoussa, the two main towns, and the more crowded organized beaches, Paros is still full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. In the summer the picturesque Christos Square in Marpissa is filled with the sounds of the toumbaki (drum) and tsambouna (bagpipe). Locals dance the traditional balos as onlookers clap to the beat. In the village of Lefkes, kids toss wooden balls as they play an ancient Greek game similar to bowls and which survives in only very few places.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Naoussa: The Venetian port of Naousa is a major attraction for visitors to Paros. The port, along with the adjacent Aghios Dimitrios beach, represents the heart of the island’s nightlife.

Kolybythres: Kolybithres is one of the most renowned beaches in Paros.

Lefkes village: The quaint village of Lefkes is perfect for a stroll.

Chrysi Akti: Meaning “golden beach,” offers plenty of beach volley and windsurfing activities. The bigger the waves and stronger the winds, the happier the people here are.

The Byzantine Lefkes –Prodromos trail: paved with marble paving stones most of the way, takes an hour to walk. It starts from the verdant village of Lefkes and crosses slopes with cultivated terraces and a small Byzantine bridge. The final destination is the beautiful village of Prodromos with its impressive maze-like alleys.

Destinations

Athens, Greece, Naoussa, Paros, Southern Europe

Activities

Sun and Beach

Suitable For

Accessibility

Themes

Arts / Culture, Short break

Max People

Operator

Destination Services Greece

Inclusions

ACCOMMODATION:

2 nights´ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 2 Paros

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Aegeon or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Narges or similar 4*

MEALS:

2 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT:

Arrival shared transfer from Paros Airport or Port (Day 1)
Departure shared transfer to Paros Airport or Port (Day 3)

OTHER:

Meet & Greet

Exclusions

Tour guide
Entrance fees
Visa fees
Please note that the inbound/outbound airport transfers are included only as part of the package or if pre and post night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
Climate Change Resilience Fee. Clients will have to pay the Fee on the spot at the hotels.
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Tour Plan

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Day 1 ARRIVAL PAROS

Arrival in Paros airport or Paros port where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. The afternoon is free at leisure to start exploring this fascinating island, stroll down the picturesque streets of the town and get involved in the Mediterranean spirit by dinning in one of the local taverns or drinking your first ouzo at one of the beach bars.
Overnight in Paros.

Day 2 PAROS

Breakfast in the hotel. Wake up to a luscious breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your first full Greek day at leisure. Discover the unique sights and sounds of these exotic islands. Lie down on the white sand beaches and get relaxed by the sound of the Mediterranean Sea or participate in one of the numerous sights, and explore the nearby villages of Marpissa, Prodromos and Lefkes (own expense). The curiosity of Marpissa and Prodromos is, that they were built as fortified settlements and all houses were interconnected by an internal door, so there would be an escape route in a case of a pirate attack. Close to Marpissa there is modern dairy Parion, where the local Greek family makes yogurt, fresh myzithra and xyinomyzithra cheese, cheese 3 matured in olive oil (ladotyri) and piquant kefalotyri cheese, all produced from local cow’s milk using traditional methods. Lefkes is also worthy to be seen, settled up in the mountains offers fascinating views over the island and its charming alleys, typical old Greek houses and traditional tavernas, cafés and shops make this village a very scenic and pleasant place.
Overnight in Paros.

Day 3 DEPARTURE PAROS

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Airport or port of Paros

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

What to Bring

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note that the inbound airport-hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.