What to do and see in Milos, South Aegean: The Best Multi-day Tours

June 7, 2021 Alida England

Known as the "Island of Colors" thanks to its jewel-colored waters and building painted in vivid primary tones, the horseshoe-shaped island of Milos floats serenely in the Aegean Sea. It was here that the world-famous Venus de Milo statue was discovered. Though she now holds court at the Louvre, Milos has other beauties to admire. There are dozens of beaches, all different colors and all different combinations of sand, stone and shell. Explore the ancient theater, catacombs and windmills in Tripiti village, then cap off your day with a cinematic sunset.
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1. Western Cyclades & Santorini Sailing Week

Christoi Konstavtopoiloi 2, Paros 844 00, Greece YachtHop

Your crew will welcome you aboard your yacht the first day and, in the afternoon, we set sails for a unique 7day itinerary, taking you around the highlights of the Saronic gulf. Our daily schedule starts with a rich Greek breakfast onboard. We set morning sails heading picturable quite bays for swimming, drinks and snacks. Lunch with Mediterranean dishes, local specialties and wine is served on board. Afternoon sailing heading our next port. Free time to explore a new destination each day and spend the evenings your way. By the end of the trip, we aim to have offered an introduction to sailing and Yachting life, a unique way of holidaying, along with high-standard authentic Greek hospitality.

Inclusions: Fuel & Port fees, Taxes, An Experienced, English speaking skipper & hostess, A modern sailing yacht, Double bed cabin accommodation with private WC/shower & air-condition, Linen & Towels, Breakfast & Light lunch served on board, bottled water, table wine (1 bottle per couple per day), Snorkeling equipment, Fishing rods,Kayak,Stand up paddle , Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees in archaeological sites, Any drinks / meals not mentioned above, Transfers from / to the port, Tips / Gratuities

Reviewed By twiggyholly

The catamaran was spotless and very comfortable. There was plenty of space despite there being 10 of us that day. The swimming spots were wonderful! No snorkel gear but we brought goggles so it didn't really matter. Lunch was very tasty and the staff were incredibly warm and helpful. I have been on trips like this all over the world and this was one of the best!

2. 3-Night All-Inclusive East Mediterranean Cruise from Lavrio

Lavrio Port, Port Authority, Lavrio, Greece Celestyal Cruises

We are the main home-porting cruise operator in Greece and the preeminent cruise line serving the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean. The company operates two mid-sized vessels, each one cosy enough to provide genuine and highly-personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is the ‘destination.’ Every cruise focuses on true cultural immersion, offering authentic, lifetime experiences both on board and on shore wherever its vessels sail.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Port and service charges, Gratuities, Unlimited Classic Drinks, Onboard Entertainment, Selected Guided Shore Excursions, Onboard Dining

Exclusions:

Reviewed By beaulaura22111

Our cruise was canceled due to COVID. Was told that we could choose a refund or voucher. We chose a refund. Followed up for several weeks. Was told to be patient because they are a small company. We were. Now, we are being punished for our patience as they are stating per "Cypres law" they're not giving refunds until December 2021 and that it is retroactive. This is egregious and unethical. An absolute disaster of a company. Dishonest, disrespectful, unethical group of liars. I have proof of all correspondence and will continue to fight to get my money back, as I was promised.

3. 5 day tour to explore Milos, Santorini, Crete, Volcano Tour, Palace of Knossos

Private Tours Greece

5-day Greek Islands tour in Milos, Santorini & Crete. This tour is strongly suggested for travelers who wish to explore the must-see Greek islands in a limited time, yet get to see much more than expected. Starting our journey from Milos’ island, you will admire the little white houses with their colorful doors and windows open to the sea. You will have the opportunity to swim at the "Sarakiniko beach” also called "lunar beach" as it looks like the lunar landscape, the most distinctive site of Milos! You will visit Santorini, famous for the world-known sunset, and the endless blue! Walk at the rim of volcano, swim at the Hot Springs and enjoy a dinner on the boat admiring the magnificent sunset of Oia! Also you will visit the picturesque Crete. Visit the palace of Knossos and to walk at the old town of Rethymno. Also, worth visiting is the island of “Spinaloga", a Venetian fortress built in 1579 and used as a Leper Colony. Book now at the best rate guaranteed!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 night accommodation as mentioned at the program, Private Tour to the Palace of Knossos & Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Transfer from/to Athens Airport / Piraeus Port / hotel, Private transfers from/to port/airport/hotel in each Island, Fast Ferry tickets from Heraklion port/Santorini/Milos/Piraeus, Domestic Flights from Athens to Heraklion Crete including 1 carry-on per person, Goody bag with gifts upon your arrival

Exclusions: Entrance fees at Archaeological sites, Optional tours & official Tour Guide, Meals and personal expenses, Hotel City tax

Reviewed By harrybM4927DX

My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!

4. 9 Day Tour in Greek Islands, Milos, Santorini, Mykonos, Delos

Private Tours Greece

9 day Greek Islands Hopping, Milos, Santorini and Mykonos! Discover the amazing Cyclades, taste the famous Mediterranean cuisine and swim in the crystal clear waters of the sandy beaches! Milos the island known for the statue of Aphrodite (the "Venus de Milo", now in the Louvre), and enjoy the excellent beaches (Sarakiniko , Kleftiko etc) with clear turquoise waters, inspiring views, white-washed Cycladic villages you should definitely visit! Santorini, one of the most romantic Greek islands and walk at the narrow streets above the rocks of Caldera, visit the active Volcano, swim at Hot springs and observe the best sunset of your life, the famous sunset at Oia! Mykonos, one of the most famous island in the world, well known for the fascinating night-life and the fabulous sandy beaches and the beach bars, while having the opportunity to meet celebrities from all over the world! Don't miss to visit Delos, the sacred Island of Apollo and Artemis!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, English speaking, best-mannered, professional driver, Private Transfer from/to Athens airport/hotel, Private Transfer from/to Athens Piraeus Port/hotel, Private transfers from/to port/hotel in each Island, 8 Nights Accommodation as mentioned at the schedule, Fast Ferry tickets from Piraeus Port/Milos/Santorini/Mykonos/Piraeus, Goody bag with gifts upon your arrival, All Taxes

Exclusions: Meals, drinks and personal expenses, Hotel City Taxes , Optional tours / Avaailable with extra cost

Reviewed By harrybM4927DX

My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!

5. 10 Day Greek Islands Hopping, Crete, Santorini, Milos from Athens

Private Tours Greece

10 day Greek Islands holidays tour is strongly suggested for travelers who wish to explore the must-see Greek islands! Start your trip with a visit in Crete. Walk at the old market of Heraklion and then have a Greek coffee at Lion's Square or a delicious meal of Cretan - Mediterranean gastronomy, famous all over the world! Also have a private tour to Palace of Knossos and learn everything for the rich & prosperous life of ancient Greece began circa 2000 BC. Continue in Santorini, famous for the world-known sunset, black and red beach, and the endless blue! Walk at the narrow streets above the rocks with panoramic view or get a cruise to walk at the rim of volcano. Visit Milos to admire the little white houses with their colorful doors and windows open to the sea. Swim at the "Sarakiniko beach” also called "lunar beach" as it looks like the lunar landscape!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 9 Nights accommodation , Fast ferry tickets from Heraklion Port/Santorini/Milos/Piraeus port, Domestic flights from Athens to Heraklion, Crete,including 23kg luggage per person, Transfer from/to Athens airport/hotel , Transfer from/to port/airport/hotel in each Island, Transfer from Hotel in Athens to Piraeus port, Private Athens Sightseeing & Sunset tour at Cape Sounio, Private tour in Knossos & Archaeological museum in Crete, Welcome bag with upon your arrival in Athens

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks & Personal Expenses, Optional tours / Entrance fees / Tour Guides ( available with extra cost), Hotel city tax of 1,5€ or 3€ euro / per room/night

Reviewed By harrybM4927DX

My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!

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