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What to book before you travel to the Cyclades?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

2 activities to book · about €40 per person

The Cyclades

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Akrotiri archaeological siteA Bronze Age town buried in ash around 1600 BC, excavated since 1967 under a roof: streets, drains and houses up to three storeys.€20Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Ancient DelosThe sacred island where Apollo and Artemis were said to be born: the Naxian lions, the sanctuary of Apollo, a theatre and mosaic-floored houses.€20Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Santorini caldera · The windmills of Mykonos · The Portara, Naxos · Climbing Mount Zas · Sarakiniko beach, Milos · Naoussa, Paros

All activities in The Cyclades on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in the Cyclades cost?

€40 per person if you do them all, across 2 bookings. The most expensive is "Akrotiri archaeological site" at €20, the cheapest "Akrotiri archaeological site" at €20. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in the Cyclades without booking anything?

6 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with The Santorini caldera, The windmills of Mykonos, The Portara, Naxos, Climbing Mount Zas. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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