How many days do you need?
- Most travelers spend 7-10 days in Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos combined
- Visiting Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos in 4-6 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Naxos, Chania, and Elounda
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Recommended Itineraries for Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos
Recommended Itinerary for 7 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 3 | Explore Authentic Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Mykonos to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 5 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 6 | Santorini Wine Tasting Tour | Santorini |
| Day 7 | Santorini to Athens - Depart Athens |
Pair historic Athens with the sun-soaked beaches of the Cycladic isles with this weeklong adventure. Begin in the Greek capital with the Acropolis and a local neighborhood tour. From here, ferry to Mykonos for relaxation and nightlife under the island's famous windmills. The grand finale is Santorini—gleaming white cliffs, caldera views, sunset cruising, and wine tasting await. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | The Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology & Museum Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Explore Authentic Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Mykonos to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 6 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 7 | Santorini Wine Tasting Tour | Santorini |
| Day 8 | Santorini to Athens - Depart Athens |
Hit three major hotspots on this eight-day tour of some of Greece's most iconic sites. Start in Athens before hopping a ferry to glamorous Mykonos. Here you'll explore beaches, boardwalks, and nightlife under the island's famous windmills. End the trip in Santorini with its classic white-topped cliffs and caldera views, complete with island cruising, wine tasting, and sunsets to spare. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | The Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology & Museum Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Explore Authentic Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Mykonos Beach Day | Mykonos |
| Day 6 | Mykonos to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 7 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 8 | Santorini Wine Tasting Tour | Santorini |
| Day 9 | Santorini to Athens - Depart Athens |
Hit three major hotspots on this nine-day tour of some of Greece's most beautiful and iconic sites. You'll start in Athens, with a full day to experience the Acropolis and buzzing neighborhoods before hopping a ferry to glamorous Mykonos. Here you'll explore beaches, boardwalks, and nightlife under the eyes of the island's famous windmills. End the trip in Santorini with its classic white-topped cliffs and caldera views, complete with island cruising, wine tasting, and stunning sunsets to spare. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis and Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Delphi | Athens |
| Day 4 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Farm Visit and Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 6 | Horseback Riding to Fokos Beach | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Mykonos to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 8 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 9 | Santorini Wine Tasting Tour | Santorini |
| Day 10 | Santorini to Athens - Depart Athens |
Hit three major Greek hotspots on this ten-day tour. Start with a full day in Athens and a day trip to the amazing ruins of Delphi before hopping a ferry to glamorous Mykonos. Here you'll explore beaches, boardwalks, and nightlife under the island's famous windmills. End the trip with Santorini's white-topped cliffs and caldera views, complete with island cruising, wine tasting, and stunning sunsets to spare. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Naxos
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens, Welcome Dinner | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 4 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Naxos Beaches and Villages Bike Tour | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Cooking Class on Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Ferry to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 9 | Farm Visit and Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 10 | Return to Athens, Depart |
Take the coast of the Cyclades from guidebook covers straight to your own social media feed with this 10-day itinerary. These famous islands have captured travelers' imaginations for centuries, and now it's your turn to explore via boat, bike, and more, whether you're riding smoothly past sunny beaches or settling in for dinner and stories on an island farm. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Nafplio, Heraklion, and Chania
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Guided Acropolis Visit | Athens |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Delphi | Athens |
| Day 4 | Athens to Mykonos, Visit Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Mykonos to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 6 | Discover Prehistoric Akrotiri, Ferry to Crete | Heraklion |
| Day 7 | Tour Knossos and Heraklion, Travel to Chania | Chania |
| Day 8 | Ancient Aptera Tour | Chania |
| Day 9 | Return to Athens, Visit Mycenae and Nafplio | Nafplio |
| Day 10 | Nafplio to Athens and Depart |
Dive headfirst into history with this tour of some of ancient Greece's most important sites. Go from Athens and the Acropolis to the oracle at Delphi to the islands of Delos, Santorini, and Crete. Along the way, you'll see fascinating archaeological ruins and visit some of Greece's most beautiful locales. Wrap up your trip back on the mainland with a stop at Helen of Troy's home at Mycenae before returning to the modern era. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Heraklion and Chania
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis and Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Arrive in Santorini - Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tasting | Santorini |
| Day 6 | Santorini Catamaran Cruise, Ferry to Crete | Heraklion |
| Day 7 | Guided Knossos and Heraklion Tour | Heraklion |
| Day 8 | Travel to Chania, Explore the Villages of Apokoronas | Chania |
| Day 9 | Return to Athens and Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 10 | Depart Athens |
Experience some of the greatest aspects of Greece and its islands on this itinerary. You'll start in Athens, traveling back in time with a visit to the Acropolis and other key ancient sites around the city, viewed through the lens of Greek mythology. Then head into the islands, starting with a tour of Mykonos and its neighboring mythological island of Delos. Off to Santorini next for sunsets and sightseeing, followed by the historic sites and traditional villages of Crete before you return to Athens. Read more
