The entire route that costs £98 in total starts on the mainland in Athens where visitors can catch a ferry to Mykonos. The journey cost £35 and takes two hours and 40 minutes.

The ferry that greeted me was practically deserted and cost just €1.50 for the trip. As the Aegean Sea gave way to golden sands, tiny Antiparos revealed its secluded coves and deserted beaches.

Ferry services in Greece tend to stop at multiple islands, adding to travel time. For instance, ferry trips from Athens to Mykonos start at $46 and can take up to six hours.