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Athens and Two Island Stays

See Greece’s famous sights, with time for the beach on both islands.

  1. 1Athens
  2. 2Mykonos
  3. 3Santorini

From, per person~US$2,710

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Best May, Jun and Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Athens, then spend three nights each on Mykonos and Santorini, with time to see more than the famous viewpoints. Enjoy comfortable hotels by the coast, private guides and a caldera sailing trip, with free afternoons and a final night in Athens.

Length
9 nights
Route
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini…
Best time
May, Jun and Sep
Ideal for
First-time visitors who enjoy culture and relaxed island stays

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Athens with your own archaeology guide
  2. Spend three nights by the sea on Mykonos
  3. Walk through Mykonos Town with your own guide
  4. Visit Santorini’s villages with your own driver
  5. Sail around the volcanic bay with dinner onboard
  6. Enjoy a full island day with no planned activities

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Athens

    Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Have dinner nearby and give yourself time to rest after the journey.

    • Stay: 4–5-star boutique hotel in Plaka or Syntagma
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 40–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Explore Ancient Athens

    Visit the Acropolis and its museum with your own licensed guide. The afternoon is free for cafés, shopping or a long lunch around Koukaki.

    • Stay: 4–5-star boutique hotel in Plaka or Syntagma
    • Getting there: Walking and private local transfers, about 20–40 minutes of driving in total

  3. Day 3

    Fly to Mykonos

    Take a short flight to Mykonos and transfer to your hotel by the coast. The rest of the afternoon is free for the pool or beach, with no other planned outings.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal hotel near Ornos or Platis Gialos
    • Getting there: Flight, about 40 minutes; private transfers, 60–90 minutes in total; allow 4–5 hours from hotel to hotel

  4. Day 4

    Walk Through Mykonos Town

    Explore Mykonos Town’s lanes and waterfront with your own guide. Return to your hotel after lunch, with the afternoon free for swimming and reading.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal hotel near Ornos or Platis Gialos
    • Getting there: Private return transfers, about 15–25 minutes each way; guided walk, about 2 hours

  5. Day 5

    Enjoy a Beach Day

    The whole day is free to enjoy your hotel and the nearby beach. Choose where to have lunch and keep the evening open, with no fixed reservation.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal hotel near Ornos or Platis Gialos

  6. Day 6

    Take the Ferry to Santorini

    Transfer to the port and board your reserved ferry to Santorini. Meet your driver on arrival, then settle into your room overlooking the caldera, the island’s volcanic bay.

    • Stay: 4–5-star boutique hotel in Imerovigli, caldera-view room
    • Getting there: Seasonal fast ferry, about 2–3.5 hours; private port transfers, 60–90 minutes in total; allow 5–7 hours from hotel to hotel

  7. Day 7

    Visit Pyrgos and Ancient Akrotiri

    Take a private half-day trip to Pyrgos and the Akrotiri archaeological site, with a guide at the excavated ruins. Return after lunch and enjoy a free evening looking out over the caldera from your hotel.

    • Stay: 4–5-star boutique hotel in Imerovigli, caldera-view room
    • Getting there: Private vehicle, about 1.5–2 hours of driving during a 5-hour outing

  8. Day 8

    Sail Around the Caldera

    Take your time in the morning before joining a small-group catamaran trip around the caldera. Swim if conditions suit you, then have dinner onboard before returning to your hotel.

    • Stay: 4–5-star boutique hotel in Imerovigli, caldera-view room
    • Getting there: Private transfers to and from the marina, about 30–50 minutes each way; small-group sailing, about 5 hours

  9. Day 9

    Spend Another Evening in Athens

    Fly back to Athens and check into your central hotel. Spend your final evening revisiting a favourite neighbourhood, shopping or enjoying a relaxed farewell meal.

    • Stay: 4–5-star hotel in central Athens
    • Getting there: Flight, about 50 minutes; private transfers, 60–90 minutes in total; allow 4–5 hours from hotel to hotel

  10. Day 10

    Fly Home

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to the airport. Your pickup time will be planned around your international flight.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 40–60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 24–5-star boutique hotel in Plaka or Syntagma
  2. 3 nights · days 3 to 54–5-star coastal hotel near Ornos or Platis Gialos
  3. 3 nights · days 6 to 84–5-star boutique hotel in Imerovigli, caldera-view room
  4. 1 night · day 94–5-star hotel in central Athens

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May, Jun and Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Nine nights in the hotel categories listed, with two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Athens–Mykonos and Santorini–Athens economy flights, with checked baggage
  • Reserved ferry seats from Mykonos to Santorini
  • Private airport and port transfers, plus transfers for scheduled activities
  • Private licensed guide and entry tickets for the Acropolis and its museum
  • Private guided walk through Mykonos Town
  • Private half-day Santorini trip, with a guide and entry to Akrotiri
  • Small-group catamaran sailing trip with dinner onboard

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Beach club charges and optional activities
  • Local stay taxes, paid at the hotels
  • Personal spending and tips
  • Applicable Indian taxes and Tax Collected at Source (TCS)

Good to know

  • The estimated starting price is per person, with two sharing a room, excluding international flights. It assumes booking ahead for May, with an added allowance for premium stays based on researched listings; June and September often cost more.
  • The Mykonos–Santorini ferry runs seasonally and depends on the weather. Confirm the sailing before booking flights and hotels.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals ahead. Steps in Santorini and cobbled lanes in Mykonos may affect your choice of hotels and walking routes.

Before you go to Greece

Capital:
Athens
Language:
Greek
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Athens and Two Island Stays trip?

9 nights and 10 days: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Athens.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,55,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May, Jun and Sep.

What is included?

Nine nights in the hotel categories listed, with two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Athens–Mykonos and Santorini–Athens economy flights, with checked baggage, Reserved ferry seats from Mykonos to Santorini, Private airport and port transfers, plus transfers for scheduled activities, Private licensed guide and entry tickets for the Acropolis and its museum, Private guided walk through Mykonos Town, Private half-day Santorini trip, with a guide and entry to Akrotiri, Small-group catamaran sailing trip with dinner onboard.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, Beach club charges and optional activities, Local stay taxes, paid at the hotels, Personal spending and tips, Applicable Indian taxes and Tax Collected at Source (TCS).

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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