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Athens to Santorini
8 days • 4.9
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208 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 £1,638(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.
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 (202)
5 stars
184
4 stars
14
3 stars
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)
IAN
Apr 17, 2025
The trip to Greece was enjoyable and relaxing.One observed how another country operates and is customs and traditions
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!
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!
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!
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