9-Day Greek Islands Escape – Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Travel Package

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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

City trips

Group Size

15 persons

Location

Greece

Travel Styles

City Trips
1 Country

Tour Type

Small group tour

Overview

Greek Islands · Small Group

9-Day Greek Islands Escape – Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Travel Package

Historic Athens and the Acropolis, the beaches and nightlife of Mykonos, the Santorini sunset, then the beaches and ancient sites of Crete.

9 Days / 8 NightsAthens · Mykonos · Santorini · CreteSmall group · 15 persons✓ High-speed ferries included
Santorini caldera
Starting from
$1,490
per person
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour type
Small group tour
Group size
15 persons
Destination
Greece
About this journey

Tour Overview

Discover Greece in a dreamy 9-day island-hopping escape — start in historic Athens, then soak up the sun and nightlife in Mykonos, watch the unforgettable Santorini sunset, and unwind on the beaches and ancient sites of Crete. This carefully crafted Greece vacation package combines easy transfers, handpicked hotels, and insider tips — perfect for travelers searching for island hopping, flights to Athens, and the best Greek islands experience.

Athens & the Acropolis
Athens & the Acropolis
A panoramic city tour, the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, and free time in Plaka.
Mykonos
Mykonos
Whitewashed streets, stunning beaches, chic boutiques and lively nightlife.
Santorini
Santorini
Cliffside villages and the caldera changing color at sunset.
Crete
Crete
Heraklion’s historic center and the legendary Palace of Knossos.
Day by day

Itinerary

Two nights each in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, island-hopping by high-speed ferry.

Day
1

Athens arrival

Arrive at Athens International Airport, where you’ll be greeted and assisted before your private transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to unwind or begin exploring the vibrant capital.

Overnight: Athens
Athens arrival
Day
2

Athens City TourHighlight

After breakfast, at the scheduled time you will begin a panoramic tour of Athens’ neoclassical quarter — passing the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the University, the National Library and Academy, Hadrian’s Gate, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and other culturally significant landmarks.

Then visit the “sacred rock” — the spectacular Acropolis — and the Acropolis Museum (entrance fees to both sites are included). After the tour you may return to your hotel or continue exploring the charming, picture-perfect streets of Plaka on your own.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Athens
Athens City Tour
Day
3

Athens - Mykonos

After breakfast, an assistant will collect you in one of our vehicles and transfer you to Piraeus Port to board the ferry to iconic Mykonos. The crossing is timed for the best daylight hours so you can relax on deck and enjoy the deep-blue Aegean views.

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to unwind and soak in the island’s relaxed pace of life — stroll the whitewashed streets, relax on a beach, or enjoy a seaside café.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Mykonos
Athens - Mykonos
Day
4

Mykonos Relax

After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore this glamorous island at your own pace. Mykonos is a magnet for the international jet set, famous for its stunning beaches, chic boutiques, and lively nightlife. With a history stretching back to 3000 B.C., the island also boasts memorable archaeological and cultural roots alongside its modern-day sparkle.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Mykonos
Mykonos Relax
Day
5

Mykonos - Santorini

After a leisurely Greek-style breakfast, we’ll collect you at the agreed time and transfer you by private vehicle to the port for your voyage to inspiring Santorini.

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed and escorted to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax, explore the island’s iconic villages, or simply watch the caldera change color at sunset.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Santorini
Mykonos - Santorini
Day
6

Santorini relax

After breakfast, enjoy a free day to discover Santorini at your own pace — wander its cliffside villages, stroll hidden lanes, or relax with views of the caldera. Legend links the island to the lost continent of Atlantis, and its modern name was popularized by the Venetian Giacomo Barozzi, inspired by a chapel dedicated to Saint Eirini.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Santorini
Santorini relax
Day
7

Santorini - Crete

At the arranged time, your driver will transfer you to Santorini port for the ferry to Crete, arriving at Heraklion.

On arrival in Heraklion, you’ll be greeted at the port and taken to your hotel.

Overnight: Heraklion (Crete)
Santorini - Crete
Day
8

Crete Relax

After breakfast, enjoy a full free day to discover this remarkable city at your own pace. You may choose to wander through the atmospheric historic center or visit the legendary Palace of Knossos — the mythical home of King Minos and the fearsome Minotaur — one of Crete’s most iconic archaeological treasures.

Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Crete (Heraklion)
Crete Relax
Day
9

Departure

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to Heraklion Airport for your departure flight home.

Departure
What's covered

Included & Excluded

Included
✓Meet and receive assistance from an English-speaking representative for a full tour briefing and orientation.
✓All transfers included as outlined in the itinerary.
✓Accommodation for 2 nights in Athens, including daily breakfast.
✓Accommodation for 2 nights in Mykonos, including daily breakfast.
✓Accommodation for 2 nights in Santorini, including daily breakfast.
✓Accommodation for 2 nights in Crete, including daily breakfast.
✓Half-day city tour accompanied by a licensed English-speaking guide.
✓Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum with an official English-speaking guide.
✓High-speed ferry tickets from Piraeus to Mykonos, Mykonos to Santorini, and Santorini to Crete.
✓Meals included as specified in the itinerary above.
✓All applicable service charges and taxes are included.
Excluded
✕International airfare.
✕Greece entry visa.
✕Hotel taxes.
✕Any optional tours, personal expenses, tipping, or items not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Athens · 2 nights
Hotel with daily breakfast
Mykonos · 2 nights
Hotel with daily breakfast
Santorini · 2 nights
Hotel with daily breakfast
Crete · 2 nights
Hotel with daily breakfast
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9 Days / 8 Nights · Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete · ferries included

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