Greece · Heritage Walks

Paros Bus Island Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paros. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Parikia’s old town and castle area
  • 02 Visit Panagia Ekatontapyliani, one of Greece’s oldest churches
  • 03 Take the ferry from Pounta to Antiparos Island
  • 04 Stroll through Antiparos Chora and see the Venetian fortress remains
  • 05 Discover Lefkes, the former capital of Paros
  • 06 Enjoy free time for lunch or swimming in Antiparos
  • 07 Walk through the harbor and alleys of Naoussa
  • 08 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with guide and pickup/drop-off included

Discover the highlights of Paros on a full-day island tour that combines history, village life, and classic Cycladic scenery. Begin in Parikia, where you’ll explore the old town, visit the castle area, and see Panagia Ekatontapyliani, one of the oldest and most important churches in Greece.

Continue by bus to Pounta and cross by ferry to Antiparos for time to stroll around the charming Chora and see the remains of its Venetian fortress. Back on Paros, visit Lefkes, the island’s former capital, before ending in Naoussa, a beautiful fishing village known for its picturesque harbor, colorful boats, and inviting alleys.

Discover the highlights of Paros on a full-day island tour that combines history, village life, and classic Cycladic scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naousa, Paros
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Parikia Paros

Parikia, the capital of Paros in Parikia, the port of Paros, ships come and go all year long but mainly from spring and through summer, carrying people and goods.

Paros Old Town

The most historic part of the town! Not far from the port in Paros are the beautiful whitewashed buildings of Parikia.Looking at it from the water, you would never guess there is such a gorgeous network of streets that make up the old town. I know we certainly couldn’t believe it! The Cyclidic architecture rivals that of a Mykonos or Santorini, and it’s easy to get lost in the maze of streets.

Sitting atop the Parikia Greece Old Town is a 13th-century Frankish castle. You’ll have fantastic views of the ocean from the walls of the castle ruins.

Panagia Ekatontapyliani

The Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Paros, Cyclades: The church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani is located a few meters from the port of Parikia, the capital of Paros. This is one of the best-preserved Paleo-Christian monuments in Greece. According to the legend, the original church was constructed by Saint Constantine, first Emperor of Constantinople, after the offering of his mother, Saint Helene.

Pounta Port

Located оn thе west сοаst of Pаrοs, Рounta (Ρоundа) village is famοus for twо things. First, this is the placе from whiсh yоu cаn take taкe а bοat to Antipаrοs.Second, Pounta is popular among surfers for its kite center.

Antiparos Island

Located next to Paros Island, Antiparos is one of those Greek islands that have managed to stay off the radar.

Despite being so close to Paros Island, Antiparos is not so crowded but has a cosmopolitan character.
It is an ideal Greek island for laid-back holidays away from the hustle and the bustle!

Lefkes Village

It is the most mountainous village of Paros and the most verdurous one. Lefkes was the first capital of Paros. The village is located under a pinewood on the hill. A walk around its beautiful narrow streets with the white joints will impress you. You will see the old washhouses that are still used by certain housewives, the House of Literature, the picturesque Ramnos, a street with taverns and other stores and the wonderful view: the sea and Naxos in the background.

Naoussa Paros

Naoussa: Picturesque alleys and the Venetian castle on the beach, illuminated at nigh, add a magical note to the scenery, in combination with the marina and the small and big boats, fishing boats or yachts. Entertainment in Naoussa lasts till the small hours since there are all kinds of places to go. The city is built amphitheatrically at the second biggest bay of Paros, with the port and the marina and it has played an important role since the times of the Komnenos dynasty.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paros. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Pick up/drop off
  • Ferry tickets to Antiparos

What's Not Included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Personal Expenses
  • food and drinks

Know before you go

  • Pickup from near your hotel. You will be informed about your pickup time and place according to your accommodation by the local partner.
  • Please have in mind that you must be at the designated point in time for your tour since several pickup locations will be visited and the driver cannot wait.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats unavailable.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paros.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paros.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paros..

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