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A Tale of Four Islands: Syros, Ikaria, Tinos & Andros – A 3-Week Greek Odyssey by Ferry
ByStephanie Banks 1 September 20213 December 2025

3 week itinerary – this Cyclades and North-Eastern Aegean itinerary covers Syros, Ikaria, Tinos and Andros by ferry from Piraeus and Rafina. Best time: May to early October. Highlights: neo-classical grandeur of Ermoupolis, bohemian beach life on Ikaria, sacred dovecotes of Tinos, door-knocker treasure hunt in Andros Chora. No car rental needed.

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Island Hopping Beyond the Crowds: Six Weeks from Samos to Kos via Agathonisi, Fourni, Ikaria, Arki, Patmos, Leros & Kalymnos
ByStephanie Banks 29 June 20193 December 2025

6 week itinerary – Eastern Aegean and Dodecanese itinerary covers Samos, Agathonisi, Ikaria, Fourni, Arki, Marathi, Patmos, Leros, and Kalymnos by ferry. Best time: late June to early September. Highlights: beach-bar culture on Ikaria, pristine isolation on Arki, Italian art deco architecture on Leros, stunning Telendos sunsets from Kalymnos. No car rental needed.

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