Basix
18 to 35s
One Week in the Greek Islands
8 days • 5
5
Excellent
15 reviews
8 days
Start
Athens, Greece
Finish
Santorini, Greece
Trip Code
ZMYG
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,341(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore the idyllic beaches, volcanos, swimming coves and bays that make up the Greek Islands. Lounge on soft sands or lava pebbles, surrounded by towering cliffs, and soak up the European sun.
Hike the rim of the caldera in Santorini and soak up breathtaking views of cliff faces, mountains, small villages and the Aegan Sea.
Rub shoulders with the locals in the village of Lefkes – surrounded by olive groves and distinctive Cycladic architecture – with an included meal of Greek favourites like moussaka and dolmas.
Take a short hike to Odysseas Elytis Theatre for an epic sunset over Ios, then hit the thriving nightlife and make new friends at local beach clubs that come alive when the sun goes down.
Fill your heart (and your camera roll) with gorgeous sunsets (and sunrises if you’re keen), expansive island views and iconic Greek architecture on a trip that lets you find the spots to hang out, take photos and meet new friends.
Is this trip right for you?
As this trip only has limited time in Athens, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this amazing destination has to offer.
The main means of transportation on this trip is by public ferry. These ferries are large, and transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. There are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry freely. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
Some of the Greek Islands are hilly and mountainous, which means steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will need to be able to lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. We recommend packing as lightly as possible for this reason. For more information, check out the "Packing" section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
Island hop between paradisical beaches, coves and nightlife hotspots in Greece
Calling all nature lovers, beachside loungers and avid explorers – this eight-day adventure will take you to all the hotspots throughout the famous Greek Islands. Explore an ancient citadel in Athens, then take a ferry to Paros in the Aegean Sea. See traditional villages, natural swimming coves and maybe even take a ride to the sister island Antiparos for a local bite. Head to the village of Lefkes and explore the scenic olive-grove locale before a lunch of moussaka, dolmas and Greek salad. Head to Ios – a hub of vibrant nightlife and countless beaches to kick back on – and watch the sunset over an iconic city with some new mates. End it all in Santorini, where you can hike off the refreshing glass (or glasses) of the country’s most popular wine and sit down for another epic sunset. This is the perfect way to forge new friendships!
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
Lefkes - Local Dinner
Paros - Lefkes Village Visit
Ios - Teatro Odysseas Elytis Sunset
Santorini - Caldera Hike
Optional activities
Athens - Dora Stratou - EUR20
Athens - Day Trip to Delphi - EUR60
Athens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
Athens - Lycabettus Hill - Free
Athens - Twilight Athens Urban Adventure - EUR99
Athens - Day trip to the Saronic Islands - EUR140
Athens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR20
Athens - Taste of Athens Urban Adventure - EUR139
Athens - Museum of Acropolis - EUR20
Athens - Acropolis Archaeological Site - EUR30
Paros - Sea Kayaking Half Day Trip - EUR90
Paros – Ferry to Antiparos (one way) - EUR3
Paros - Archaeological Museum - EUR5
Paros – Local Bus to Naoussa (one way) - EUR2
Paros - Kayak Hire (hourly) - EUR20
Ios - Church of Panagia Gremniotissa - Free
Ios - Homer's Tomb - Free
Ios - Seven Beaches Boat Tour - EUR65
Santorini - Sunset Cruise & Dinner - EUR90
Santorini - Semi Private Sunset Catamaran cruise & Dinner - EUR160
Santorini - Wine museum and wine tasting from - EUR25
Santorini - Archaeological site of Akrotiri - EUR20
Santorini - Museum of Prehistoric Thira - EUR10
Santorini - Beer tasting at local brewery - EUR30
Santorini - Volcano & Hot Springs Half Day Trip (by boat) - EUR25
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is not available on this trip. 
Reviews (19)
5 stars
18
4 stars
1
Chrysta
May 31, 2025
An unforgettable trip to Greece! Our leader, Vasso, was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. Though few activities were included, she made exploring easy and fun. Well-organized transport, comfy hotels with pools, and delicious food added to the experience. Made amazing memories and lifelong friends—highly recommend!
Jené
May 27, 2025
This trip was great! Vasso was an awesome guide, so organized and approachable, and I always felt safe with her. The trip was the perfect amount of relaxing and adventure!!
Brooke
May 26, 2025
This trip was an amazing look into life on the different islands. Our tour lead Vasso went above and beyond to immerse us into greek culture. From showing us the best food, the local sites, teaching us the language and even greek dance. We felt like locals on each island. I would highly reccomend booking this tour.
Manjot
Sep 28, 2024
This trip is AMAZING, except it is very short, so I’d recommend staying an extra day in Athens to see the Acropolis, and then travelling to a few islands on your own afterwards to fully appreciate the greek islands. This is a perfect introduction to them!! The accomodation and ferry rides were so comfortable and beautiful, and the locations were gorgeous.
Charlotte
Aug 15, 2024
Fantastic trip! Our tour leader Georgia was so excited to share every bit about the Greek Islands, especially the food! She was very kind and passionate about her home country Greece and took time to get to know each and every one is our group. Wonderful experiences, very full on trip.
Davey
Aug 10, 2024
Best tour to get to learn and see a lot of the greek islands, meet so many nice people and get to know everything you want about the islands thanks to the great tour leaders!
Kate
Aug 03, 2024
100% recommend this trip. Was perfectly organised and I loved the flexibility that we had with the optional activities. Our Tour Leader was amazing and full of knowledge, I would do this trip again!
Lauren
Jul 29, 2024
This was my first trip to take as a solo traveler and I am looking forward to taking many more. Don’t hesitate to book this trip. We were given plenty of free time and choices of activities that peaked all of our interests. Amazing food, beautiful sandy beaches, crystal blue water, picturesque sunsets, and fun nightlife. Georgia, our guide, was super attentive and organized. She was always willing to help and was a pleasure to be around. I met so many lovely people on the trip and am leaving with fond memories.
Sarah
Jul 29, 2024
I had so much fun on this trip and really enjoyed my time in Greece. Our leader, Georgia, was very helpful and enthusiastic, and our group was really welcoming and fun! Would definitely recommend doing this trip!!
Robyn
Jul 20, 2024
Was a really well organised trip where our tour guide Evelina organised lots of meals and activities for us and gave extra recommendations for after we left the trip!
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