One founder who grew up with Sifnos. 24 islands he knows by heart. A mission to make every Cyclades trip unforgettable.
I grew up withSifnos. Not just visiting — I mean the kind of growing up where you know every trail by name, every taverna owner by face, and every sunset spot by heart. The Cyclades aren't just a destination for me. They're home.
When I started helping friends plan their island trips, I realized something was broken. Ferry schedules scattered across five websites. Hotel prices that made no sense. Zero guidance on which islands actually match your travel style. So I built what I wished existed: one place where everything comes together.
That becameDiscover Cyclades — and nowTouristas Technologies, the company behind it. Every guide, every recommendation, every feature comes from someone who has actually been there, eaten there, swam there, and taken that ferry.
Grew up with Sifnos
The island that started it all
Sifnos is where I learned what the Cyclades really are. Not the postcard version — the real one.Revithada slow-cooked overnight in clay pots. The scent of thyme on the hiking trail from Apollonia to Vathi. Kastro's medieval walls glowing amber at sunset while the rest of the world disappears.
Growing up with this island gave me something no guidebook can: the ability to tell you not justwhere to go, buthow it feels to be there. That lived experience is what makes Discover Cyclades different from every other travel site.
Sifnos taught me that the best islands aren't always the most famous ones. That's why we champion the hidden gems —Folegandros, Koufonisia, Serifos — alongside the icons.
One platform. Every island. All the tools to plan your perfect trip — from the first idea to the last sunset.
Get a personalized day-by-day itinerary in seconds, tailored to your travel style and budget
Search, compare, and book ferry tickets between all Cyclades islands and Athens ports
Browse 2,000+ properties with real reviews, photos, and live pricing across all 24 islands
Find trusted local rental agencies with transparent pricing and island-specific recommendations
Detailed guides for every island — beaches, villages, food, nightlife, and hidden spots locals love
Restaurants, cafes, beaches, and attractions curated from years of exploring the islands firsthand
New features ship every 2 weeks. Here's what's on the horizon.
Dedicated mobile apps coming soon — offline island guides, push notifications for ferry deals, and your full trip itinerary in your pocket.
We're expanding beyond the Cyclades.Touristas.ai will bring the same personal, local-knowledge-driven experience to destinations worldwide — for every single person who wants to make travelling easy.
We ship constantly. Live weather, smarter hotel search, improved ferry comparison, new island content, and AI improvements land every two weeks. The platform never stops getting better.
The principles that shape every guide, every feature, and every partnership.
Every recommendation comes from real experience. We walk the trails, eat at the tavernas, and take the ferries ourselves.
We believe planning a trip should be exciting, not stressful. Every tool we build removes friction from the planning process.
No hidden fees, no fake reviews. Our revenue comes from honest partnerships with local businesses we trust.
We actively promote lesser-known islands and off-season travel to spread tourism beyond Santorini and Mykonos.
"To make the Cyclades accessible to everyone — not through mass tourism, but through genuine local knowledge and smart tools that connect real travelers with authentic island experiences. Every guide we write, every itinerary we craft, every business we feature brings someone closer to the trip that changes how they see Greece."
— George Kasiotis, Founder
Whether you're planning your first island trip or your twentieth, we're here to make it the best one yet. Take the quiz, plan with AI, or just start browsing — the islands are waiting.
Common questions about who we are and what we do
George Kasiotis — who grew up with Sifnos and knows all 24 Cyclades islands personally. He founded Touristas Technologies to create the travel platform he wished existed.
Discover Cyclades is the most comprehensive travel resource for the Cyclades islands in Greece. Created byGeorge Kasiotis — who grew up with Sifnos and knows every island personally — the platform covers all 24 inhabited islands, from world-famous Santorini and Mykonos to hidden gems like Folegandros and Koufonisia.
Whether you're looking for the best time to visit, comparing ferry routes, searching for hotels, or building a custom itinerary with our AI trip planner — everything here is built on real experience and genuine love for these islands. And with Touristas.ai on the horizon, we're bringing this same approach to travelers worldwide.
