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Athens to Santorini
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Start
Athens, Greece
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Finish
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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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £2,118(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.
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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
airport_shuttle Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
festival Included activities
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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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,272
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Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£2,272£2,158
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Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,195
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,294
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Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,294
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,118
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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,118
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,118
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
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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 (232)
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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!
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Aisiga
Sep 12, 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Elias & Penelope
Aug 10, 2025
A well organised tour giving a good introduction to the Cyclades.
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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!
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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!