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Athens to Santorini
4.9
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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 (4)
5 stars
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Olivia
Jun 10, 2025
My first experience of an Intrepid trip was amazing. The people, food, drinks, locations and experiences were incredible. I would highly recommend Intrepid to any one who asks. We were also so lucky to have a beautiful Tour guide Vasso who was very knowledge and fun the entire time! I hope to do another trip with her soon
C
Oct 13, 2021
Greece is beautiful and as my first trip (solo) with Intrepid, the Athens to Santorini trip was a good combination of planned activities and free time. Staying at least 2 nights in each location was good; moving every night is awful. Our tour guide leader, Dina, was knowledgeable, friendly and fun and I always felt confident and well cared for in my travels. I thoroughly enjoyed every stop on this itinerary and I had an excellent time with a great group of people. The trip was a nice length and the leader provided a lot of detail on the excursions, locations and hotel areas we were staying in before arrival.
Claire
Oct 12, 2021
An excellent trip with a varied itinerary, good mix of included activities and free time -
Kun
Oct 12, 2021
Unforgettable trip around the main islands in Greece with a good mixture of group and individual activities. Dina was an absolutely phenomenal tour leader and you can really see how passionate she is about Greece. I also met so many new friends on this trip it was such a wonderful group. Would recommend this route and Dina to all!
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