Greek Island Hopper

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History, luxury, and adventure - you can have it all on this grand getaway through Greece! You'll start and end in the city of Athens, where you can discover remnants of its ancient past. Included is a guided tour through the city, including a stop at the famous Acropolis (home of the Parthenon!).  From there the picturesque island of Mykonos awaits. Delight...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)

What's this trip about?

    History, luxury, and adventure - you can have it all on this grand getaway through Greece! You'll start and end in the city of Athens, where you can discover remnants of its ancient past. Included is a guided tour through the city, including a stop at the famous Acropolis (home of the Parthenon!).  From there the picturesque island of Mykonos awaits. Delight in the picturesque sandy beaches, bright blue skies, and whitewashed Cycladic architecture of this beautiful island! After a ride on the high-speed ferry, you'll then arrive in Santorini. Enjoy the splendors at your door or explore this volcanic island of Santorini, known as Greece's most romantic island! Finally, you'll move on to Crete, where ancient ruins, Bronze-age settlements,  and even pink sand beaches await - the perfect setting for that postcard-worthy vacation selfie!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityGreece

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Crete
  • Mykonos
  • Santorini

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Athens (ATH)
    • All airport, ferry port, and hotel transfers
    • 2 nights in Athens at the Hotel Electra or similar
    • Athens sightseeing tour with Acropolis Site & Museum entrance
    • High-speed ferry from Athens to Mykonos
    • 2 nights in Mykonos at the Hotel Kamari or similar
    • High-speed ferry from Mykonos to Santorini
    • 3 nights in Santorini at the Hotel El Greco, or similar
    • High-speed ferry from Santorini to Crete (Heraklion)
    • 3 nights in Crete at Hotel Aquila Atlantis or similar
    • One-way, economy class flight from Crete to Athens
    • 1 night in Athens at the Hotel Electra, or similar
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Athens!

Upon arrival at the Athens airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure!

Start your adventure in Greece off by exploring Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis. This is the only district where visitors may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago!

Day 2 Athens

After breakfast, depart for your Athens sightseeing tour! You'll end your tour at the ancient Acropolis, where you can explore the remnants of the civilization of Ancient Greece.

Spend the rest of your day at leisure; consider heading back to Syntagma Square in the evening for a bite of traditional Greek food, the square comes alive with lights and energy come nightfall.

Day 3 Athens - Mykonos

After an early morning breakfast you’ll be transferred to the port of Athens for the ferry to Mykonos. Delight in the picturesque sandy beaches, bright blue skies and, whitewashed Cycladic architecture of this beautiful island!

Celebrate your first night in Mykonos by heading to "Little Venice" for a drink or two while enjoying spectacular sunset views.

Day 4 Mykonos

The entire day is yours to spend as you wish! Unwind at one of Mykonos' breathtaking beaches, then do some sightseeing and visit the postcard-worthy Paraportiani church.

In the evening, consider experiencing Mykonos' famous nightlife! Head to the main square for a sip alongside the locals, or dance until dawn at one of the many clubs.

Day 5 Mykonos - Santorini

Enjoy breakfast and a free morning, before being transferred to the port of Mykonos for your ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival, unwind at your hotel and begin discovering this volcanic island!

Take a stroll to the coast, where you can admire the spectacula...

Day 6 Santorini

Today, spend your day in the traditional village of Oia, the most photographed place in Greece. Small white houses tier the hillside, interspersed by splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red - making Oia a magical place.

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Day 7 Santorini

Spend another day enjoying the splendors of stunning Santorini. Discover ancient artifacts at the Prehistoric Museum in Fira or unwind at one of the island's many breathtaking beaches, whose colorful sands are the result of volcanic eruption.

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Day 8 Santorini - Crete

After breakfast, enjoy another transfer to the port. It's time for your ferry to Crete, where you'll find a wide variety of terrains waiting to be explored - from the picturesque white mountain ranges to the breathtaking beaches covered in fine sand.

Cele...

Day 9 Crete

Discover the secrets of an ancient civilization today at the archaeological site of Knossos, one of the most important and best known palaces of Minoan civilization. Explorers beware: its history is connected with the myth of the Labyrinth and imprisoned Minota...

Day 10 Crete

Spend another day exploring Greece's largest island today. Continue your discovery of ancient civilizations with a visit to Spinalonga, the most popular archaeological site after Knossos.

Or, unwind at one of Crete's many beaches - stop by the pink sand beach for a postcard-worthy vacation photo!

Day 11 Crete - Athens

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Heraklion airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

For your last night in Greece, indulge in a meal sampling all of the flavors of the country! Dip freshly-ba...

Day 12 Depart Greece

At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

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