Basix
18 to 35s
One Week in the Greek Islands
4.9
Excellent
30 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 £1,364(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.
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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1. A single supplement is not available on this trip. 
Reviews (30)
5 stars
28
4 stars
2
Grace
Aug 26, 2025
A great introduction to the Greek Islands involving swimming and snorkelling, great seafood, cool bars and a sunset yacht cruise. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip.
Louisa
Aug 11, 2025
Evelina was amazing - so caring and kind, approachable and knowledgable. She really went above and beyond to accommodate all of our requests and handled little challenges that we came across like a pro. I absolutely loved this trip! The perfect amount of fun, culture, chill time and loads of time on the water. I feel so blessed and lucky to have made so many good friends and for all of the special experiences and moments we shared. Thank you Evelina and thank you Intrepid for such a memorable trip! I can’t wait to do more!
Anna
Aug 09, 2025
I had lots of fun on this trip. Since our group was relatively small I got to know everyone and we really grew together as a group. Our tour leader was also very open and helped us with everything, we just had to follow. It was really a great experience!!
Bailey
Jul 27, 2025
Vasso is the most amazing tour leader in the Greek Islands! Had the best week ever, wouldn’t have been the same without her.
Joseph
Jul 27, 2025
The Premium Portugal trip was fantastic! Matteo was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and organized. The mix of activities, history, and just the right amount of free time made every stop memorable. A perfect balance of culture, food, and fun. Highly recommend this trip and Matteo!
Jasmine
Jul 12, 2025
An absolutely amazing experience! Evelina was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire process fun and engaging. Every step felt well thought out and professional, but never boring. It allowed freedom but also provided suggestions on what to do and guided you around. You can tell they love what they do—and it shows! Highly recommend!
Anneka
Jun 27, 2025
Georgia was absolutely amazing! She asked what our interests were at the start of the trip and after I mentioned liking art, she told me a few days later that there was an watercolour painting class in Paros if I was interested! Of course I said yes! She organised it all with the artist, and all we had to do was show up! It was amazing! Georgia also helped us book a wine tasting too! She was so friendly and sweet! Everyone on our tour was great too.. we had a lot of shared interests and heaps of fun together! I recommend doing the Sunset Cruise in Santorini at the end of the trip… I’m not usually a fan of boats (due to getting seasick) but I am so glad I did it as I think it was my favourite part of the trip! We had so much fun swimming, eating and dancing on the boat! I miss my group already!!
Zoe
Jun 25, 2025
This trip is amazing and Georgia is the best guide ever! One thing that may be helpful is your guide will give you restaurants and activities for days with little inclusions that most of the group does. There’s a lot of time to break off on your own but also always something to do as a group!
Ruth
Jun 24, 2025
Absolutely amazing trip! Many optional activities that our group all did together, but it can be a very loose schedule if you prefer! Lots of iconic spots and I felt very immersed in the culture! Met lots of amazing people and would definitely recommend!
Tamzin
Jun 08, 2025
Brilliant trip! Loved my tour leader. Hopefully made friends for life
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