Greece 10-Day Trip: Athens & the Islands
Ten days of the classical dream: Athens' Acropolis, ferry hops through the Cyclades — Naxos, Paros or Mykonos — and Santorini's sunset finish.
Days
10 days
Budget
1,300 EUR
Style
Relaxed
Destination
Athens
Multi-CityHistoryBeaches
Trip overview
- The Acropolis before the heat
- Ferry decks across the Aegean
- Santorini's caldera as the finale
Best time to visit
May–June and September–early October are the ferry-friendly sweet spots. Meltemi winds can ruffle July–August sailings.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Athens — Acropolis
- 🏛️08:00The Acropolis at opening
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Day 2 · Athens — Museums & Plaka
- 🏺09:30The Acropolis Museum & Plaka lanes
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Day 3 · Ferry to Naxos
- 🌅12:00Portara's temple gate at sunset
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Day 4 · Naxos — Villages & Beaches
- 🏖️10:00Mountain villages & Agios Prokopios
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Day 5 · Paros
- ⛵10:00Naoussa's harbour & Antiparos day
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Day 6 · Paros — Slow
- 🥗09:00Beach day, taverna lunch, repeat
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Day 7 · Mykonos (or another island)
- 🌬️11:00Little Venice & the windmills
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Day 8 · Ferry to Santorini
- 🤍15:00First caldera view from Fira
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Day 9 · Santorini — Oia & Wine
- 🍷10:00Akrotiri & an Assyrtiko tasting; Oia's sunset
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Day 10 · Departure
- ✈️11:00JTR flight home
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,300 EUR for 10 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–early October are the ferry-friendly sweet spots. Meltemi winds can ruffle July–August sailings.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Athens are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
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To Kafeneio
Athens taverna · $$
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Naxos & Paros tavernas
Island plates · $$
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Metaxy Mas
Santorini local pick · $$
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