Discover the journey
Pair Athens with stays on Mykonos and Santorini in a ten-day journey through Greece. A full Athens day introduces the ancient city before the move to the Aegean, where town streets, coastal settings and independent time create a different rhythm. Three nights on each island allow room beyond arrival and departure, with Akrotiri and Oia among the Santorini interests to consider. Keep an island day flexible rather than turning every hour into an excursion. The route returns to Athens for a final overnight, creating a practical pause before onward travel. Island connections and walking routes will be chosen for your dates, interests and access needs.
Journey highlights
- Give Athens a full planning day
- Stay on both Mykonos and Santorini
- Combine Oia's village setting with an Akrotiri possibility
Your route
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Oia
- Santorini
- Akrotiri
- Athens
10 days of land travel. International travel days are outside this itinerary.
Day-by-day itinerary
This is a proposed itinerary that can be adjusted around your interests. Final dates, visits and arrangements will be agreed before booking.
Day 1Begin in Athens
Begin in Athens with a light arrival day. Settle into the neighborhood and take a first walk if time permits, leaving the evening flexible after travel.
Planned overnight: Athens.
Day 2Athens and the ancient city
Spend a full day in Athens, with the Acropolis among the main visits to discuss. Choose the site route around steps and walking surfaces, then leave time for the surrounding neighborhoods.
Planned overnight: Athens.
Day 3Continue to Mykonos
Travel from Athens to Mykonos using the connection selected for your dates. Keep the first island afternoon relaxed, with space to settle in after the transfer.
Planned overnight: Mykonos.
Day 4Mykonos beyond arrival
Explore Mykonos with time in town and a quieter stretch elsewhere on the island if you wish. Choose local travel around the location of your stay and the places you most want to see.
Planned overnight: Mykonos.
Day 5An open island day
Keep an island day open for rest, another local walk or a separately arranged activity. Use the pause to enjoy Mykonos without a fixed sequence of visits.
Planned overnight: Mykonos.
Day 6From Mykonos to Santorini
Continue from Mykonos to Santorini by the selected island connection. Leave the arrival period flexible so there is time to settle into the new setting rather than rush straight to an excursion.
Planned overnight: Santorini.
Day 7Akrotiri and Santorini's layers
Consider Akrotiri as a way to explore another layer of Santorini's history. Balance the visit with time elsewhere on the island, choosing walking routes and admissions around your interests.
Planned overnight: Santorini.
Day 8A flexible day on Santorini
Enjoy a flexible Santorini day, with Oia among the places to consider. Choose a manageable village route and leave time for the island setting, adapting walks to steps, slopes and conditions.
Planned overnight: Santorini.
Day 9Return to Athens
Return to Athens for the final overnight. Keeping this connection separate from the international departure leaves a more practical end to the island journey.
Planned overnight: Athens.
Day 10Finish in Athens
Complete the journey in Athens and connect with your onward travel. Additional city nights can be considered if you would like more time after the islands.
Travel arrangements
Accommodation and transport
- The route allows nine nights across Athens, Mykonos and Santorini; island transport will be chosen for your dates.
- A final Athens overnight avoids relying on an island connection on the day of international departure.
- Akrotiri visits, steep island streets and accommodation access will be planned around your walking preferences.
Meals and experiences
Tell us your meal preferences and the visits or optional experiences you would like to prioritize. Your quote will distinguish arranged meals, guiding, admissions and activities from independent time and separately priced choices.
What's Included
Your personalized written quote will set out the selected accommodation, room arrangements, transport, transfers, meals and experiences. The itinerary on this page is a starting point for that discussion; it does not include a confirmed package of paid services.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from the journey.
- Travel insurance, visas, permits and personal expenses, unless an item is expressly listed in the final quote.
- Optional experiences and any other services that are not listed as included in the written quote.
Questions about this journey
Why return to Athens before departure?
A final Athens overnight avoids relying on an island transfer on the day of international departure. The exact island connections and local transfers will be selected for your dates.
Can I choose dates and request Group or Private travel?
Share a preferred date or a flexible travel period, and tell us whether you prefer Group or Private travel. Your travel specialist will review the options and confirm a workable program before booking.
What happens after I request a quote?
Your inquiry begins a discussion about the itinerary and your preferences. A written proposal will explain the selected services, price and next steps. Sending an inquiry does not reserve travel or confirm a booking.
