Greece 7-Day Island Trip
Athens' Acropolis and the Cycladic chain: two Athens days, then Naxos, Paros and Santorini by ferry.
Days
7 days
Budget
910 EUR
Style
Relaxed
Destination
Athens
IslandsBeachesCulture
Trip overview
- The Parthenon before the heat
- Three islands in four days
- Santorini's caldera finale
Best time to visit
May–June and September–early October are the ferry-friendly sweet spots.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Athens — Acropolis
- 🏛️08:00The Parthenon at opening
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Day 2 · Athens — museums
- 🏺09:30The Acropolis Museum & Plaka
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Day 3 · Ferry to Naxos
- 🌅10:00The Portara at sunset
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Day 4 · Naxos — villages
- 🏖️09:30The mountain villages & beaches
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Day 5 · Paros
- ⛵09:30Naoussa's harbor & Antiparos day
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Day 6 · Santorini
- 🤍09:30Akrotiri & the caldera walk
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Day 7 · Oia & Departure
- ✈️09:00The blue domes & JTR
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 910 EUR for 7 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.
- 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 · $$
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Naxos tavernas
Island plates · $$
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Metaxy Mas
Santorini local · $$
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