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Athens to Santorini
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Start
Athens, Greece
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Santorini, Greece
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Trip Code
ZMSE
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
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Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,638(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Let the rest of the world melt away as you swim and snorkel in the warm waters of the Aegean Sea.
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Wander through the charming villages of Syros. When night falls, indulge in delicious seafood dinners in traditional tavernas as Rembetika music floats around you.
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With its boutique culture, gorgeous beaches and thumping nightlife, the chic isle of Mykonos invites you to embrace your hedonistic side.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Athens
- DAY 2Day 2 • Syros
- DAY 3Day 3 • Syros
- DAY 4Day 4 • Mykonos
- DAY 5Day 5 • Delos / Mykonos
- DAY 6Day 6 • Santorini
- DAY 7Day 7 • Santorini
- DAY 8Day 8 • Santorini
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
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Hotel (7 nights)
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circleSyros - Loukoumia Workshop Visit
circleSyros - Ano Syros Walk
circleSyros - Dinner at remotely located village
circleDelos - Day Trip to the Island of Delos
circleDelos - Archaeological Site
circleSantorini - Caldera Rim Hike to Oia
museum Optional activities
circleAthens - Acropolis Pass for 5 Sites - EUR30
circleAthens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Day trip to the Saronic Islands - EUR140
circleAthens - Day Trip to Delphi - EUR60
circleAthens - Lycabettus Hill - Free
circleAthens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Twilight Athens Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleAthens - Acropolis Museum - EUR30
circleAthens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
circleSyros - Archaeological Sites & Ruins - EUR5
circleSyros - Industrial Museum of Syros - EUR2
circleSyros - Historical tour of Ermoupolis Textile Heritage Museum - EUR20
circleMykonos - Aegean Maritime Museum - EUR4
circleMykonos - House of Lena - EUR2
circleMykonos - Trip to Village of Ano Mera (by public bus) - EUR4
circleMykonos - Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR4
circleMykonos - Super Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR10
circleMyconos - Cooking Class in Myconian house & farm - EUR150
circleSantorini - Museum of Prehistoric Thira - EUR10
circleSantorini - Volcano & Hot Springs Half Day Trip (by boat) - EUR25
circleSantorini - Beer tasting at local brewery - EUR30
circleSantorini - Wine museum and wine tasting from - EUR25
circleSantorini - Archelogical site of Akrotiri - EUR20
circleSantorini - Sunset Cruise & Dinner - EUR90
circleSantorini - Semi Private Sunset Catamaran cruise & Dinner - EUR160
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Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£2,662£2,529
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,360
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Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,409£2,289
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Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£2,668£2,534
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£2,668£2,534
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£2,459£2,336
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£2,338£2,221
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Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,371£2,252
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,305
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,184£1,856
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Important notes
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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 (202)
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Audrey
May 17, 2025
Highly recommend this trip which covers the history of Greece but also the modern life and how it evolved over time. The pace is moderate and there is time to rest and take in the beauty of the Greek islands. The activities are well thought through and our guide, Sotos, booked really good restaurants. Overall, the perfect way to immerse in the Greek islands in a relaxed yet educational way.
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Donna
May 17, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this island hop from Athens to Santorini. I completed this trip on the back of a 2 week Dubrovnik to Athens (busy) intrepid tour and found this 7 day island hop to be relaxing, enjoyable and well lead by our tour group leader Eva. Totally recommend this tour to see the best islands in the Greece Cyclades.
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Glenda
May 16, 2025
Intrepid always offer incredibly experiences with tour leaders of great knowledge of where you are travelling too.. See the highlights plus other off the beaten track surprises.
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Leah
May 12, 2025
Great trip!!! Evelina was an excellent trip leader. If you haven’t been to Greece, this is the perfect introductory trip.
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Bridget
May 11, 2025
The trip was excellent. We all had a wonderful time and Eva our tour leader was fantastic. There is the right balance between included activities and free time. I recommend the hike around the caldera in Santorini, the Ano Syros walk, Mykonos was fantastic. Find a place for an aperol spritz and you’ll have a wonderful time.
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Bernie
Apr 18, 2025
Strongly recommend this company and tour.
Have since done a tour in a large group (45) and can’t believe the difference.
We had 7 on our tour and felt special, in big group we were just a number( we actually had one left behind on big group and not even her husband noticed for a while!)
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IAN
Apr 17, 2025
The trip to Greece was enjoyable and relaxing.One observed how another country operates and is customs and traditions
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Jenny
Apr 17, 2025
I really enjoyed our 7 day tour to Syros, Mykonos & Santorini with Intrepid in April 2025! Our guide was very experienced & knew so many tips & tricks to make our trip so much fun! Thank you!
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Jeff
Oct 14, 2024
Intrepid will be my tour company going forward! Research of destinations and booking was super easy! They build a great itinerary and they hire the best tour leaders! Communication was clear and timely from pre-book to day of the trip! You won’t be disappointed with them!
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Taylor
Oct 14, 2024
I would highly recommend this trip! You spend just the right amount of time on each of the three islands and explore so much of Greece and Greek culture in a short amout of time. The Santorini hike was a highlight! Definitely add in a sunset caldera cruise as well!