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Athens to Santorini
4.9
Excellent
240 reviews
8 days
Start
Athens, Greece
Finish
Santorini, Greece
Trip Code
ZMSE
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £2,118(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Let the rest of the world melt away as you swim and snorkel in the warm waters of the Aegean Sea.
Wander through the charming villages of Syros. When night falls, indulge in delicious seafood dinners in traditional tavernas as Rembetika music floats around you.
With its boutique culture, gorgeous beaches and thumping nightlife, the chic isle of Mykonos invites you to embrace your hedonistic side.
The sight of a Santorini sunset can turn even the most hardened of souls into a romantic. Walk along the volcanic rim of the island from Thira to Oia, passing through white villages that cling to plunging cliffs.
Is this trip right for you?
The main means of transportation on this trip is by public ferry. These ferries are large car ferries that transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. In most cases there are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between ports and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, up and down steep inclines and across cobblestones.
The Greek Islands are very hilly and mountainous, which means lots and lots of steps. The cobblestone streets also become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Greece's topography very demanding.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
If you have more time to explore Greece, you may want to check out our trip ‘Best of Greece’ (trip code ZMSAC). This trip explores the mainland of Greece in addition to the Cycladic Islands. Alternatively, you could extent your exploration of Greek islands, by joining Highlights of Crete departure. Search trip code ZLSA on our website and ask your travel agent for more details.
The main means of transportation on this trip is by public ferry. These ferries are large car ferries that transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. In most cases there are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between ports and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, up and down steep inclines and across cobblestones.
The Greek Islands are very hilly and mountainous, which means lots and lots of steps. The cobblestone streets also become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Greece's topography very demanding.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
If you have more time to explore Greece, you may want to check out our trip ‘Best of Greece’ (trip code ZMSAC). This trip explores the mainland of Greece in addition to the Cycladic Islands. Alternatively, you could extent your exploration of Greek islands, by joining Highlights of Crete departure. Search trip code ZLSA on our website and ask your travel agent for more details.
Itinerary
From ancient Athens, embark on a colourful Greek Islands tour
Embark on a tour through the Aegean Sea, taking local ferries around the Cyclades Islands. Indulge in a little island hopping and take the time to uncover remote ruins, gorgeous beaches and outstanding scenery. Travel from the ancient capital of Athens all the way to the spectacular natural wonders on the island of Santorini on this wonderful Greek adventure.
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
Syros - Loukoumia Workshop Visit
Syros - Ano Syros Walk
Syros - Dinner at remotely located village
Delos - Day Trip to the Island of Delos
Delos - Archaeological Site
Santorini - Caldera Rim Hike to Oia
Optional activities
Athens - Acropolis Pass for 5 Sites - EUR30
Athens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR15
Athens - Day trip to the Saronic Islands - EUR140
Athens - Day Trip to Delphi - EUR60
Athens - Lycabettus Hill - Free
Athens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
Athens - Twilight Athens Urban Adventure - EUR99
Athens - Acropolis Museum - EUR30
Athens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
Syros - Archaeological Sites & Ruins - EUR5
Syros - Industrial Museum of Syros - EUR2
Syros - Historical tour of Ermoupolis Textile Heritage Museum - EUR20
Mykonos - Aegean Maritime Museum - EUR4
Mykonos - House of Lena - EUR2
Mykonos - Trip to Village of Ano Mera (by public bus) - EUR4
Mykonos - Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR4
Mykonos - Super Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR10
Myconos - Cooking Class in Myconian house & farm - EUR150
Santorini - Museum of Prehistoric Thira - EUR10
Santorini - Volcano & Hot Springs Half Day Trip (by boat) - EUR25
Santorini - Beer tasting at local brewery - EUR30
Santorini - Wine museum and wine tasting from - EUR25
Santorini - Archelogical site of Akrotiri - EUR20
Santorini - Sunset Cruise & Dinner - EUR90
Santorini - Semi Private Sunset Catamaran cruise & Dinner - EUR160
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (232)
5 stars
212
4 stars
13
3 stars
7
Gemma
Sep 13, 2025
A great intro to the Cycladic islands of Greece! Perfect if you want to get the vibe of how things work before doing doing some group or solo travel!
Aisiga
Sep 12, 2025
Jacqui
Sep 08, 2025
I have never been on an Intrepid tour before, unlike a lot in my group but I can see why they keep coming back! Mia, our tour guide was the life and soul, full of enthusiasm and energy and imparted so much knowledge. Her organisational skills were brilliant, making sure the tour went like clockwork. It was a fantastic trip and comes highly recommended.
Simon
Aug 27, 2025
Our guide, Vasso, made sure all aspects of our trip to the Greek Islands ran smoothly. The islands’ beaches were especially beautiful.
Katrina
Aug 23, 2025
Loved Greece and loved this tour. Didn't want to leave. Just the right mix of planned activities and free time. Highly recommend it. Vasso was a fantastic tour guide.
Andrew
Aug 23, 2025
This trip was full of delicious food, amazing sights, and fantastic experiences. Wear lots of sunscreen and drink lots of water and you will have a wonderful time. Make sure to book some extra time at the start and end to explore Athens, and have a little rest before you leave Greece.
Heidi
Aug 13, 2025
This was my first Intrepid experience our guide was great. I did not have to think or worry about anything as it was all taken care of. I will use Intrepid again. The reason I chose Intrepid was I wanted to travel but not feel alone and this served its purpose. I also got to see some sights and areas I would not have had the opportunity or knowledge of if I was travelling alone
Elias & Penelope
Aug 10, 2025
A well organised tour giving a good introduction to the Cyclades.
Helen
Aug 09, 2025
I can’t rate Vivi, tour leader highly enough. The trip was super organised and personable and everything was covered but nothing was mandatory. Well done Intrepid!
Rose
Aug 03, 2025
A great way to explore Greece and get a feel of all the islands with an amazing leader. A great combination of exploring and downtime!
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