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  • Wanderlust

    North Aegean

    Jun 17, 2021 3 minutes

    Best for: hiking, archaeology, Byzantine art & secrets of longevity

    Duration: 17-18 days

    Route: Samos, Patmos and Ikaria

    Why? To explore World Heritage sites, hike lush mountains and laze on unspoiled beaches.

    Fly to Samos from London or via Athens (from £130), then take a ferry to Patmos (1.5 hours) from Pithagorio, the port nearest Samos airport. Back on Samos, hire a car that you can drop off at Karlovasi port. Take a ferry to Ikaria (from 1 hour), hire another car, then fly back from Ikaria via Athens.

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