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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
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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

  1. Day 1 · Athens — Acropolis

    • 🏛️
      08:00The Parthenon at opening
  2. Day 2 · Athens — museums

    • 🏺
      09:30The Acropolis Museum & Plaka
  3. Day 3 · Ferry to Naxos

    • 🌅
      10:00The Portara at sunset
  4. Day 4 · Naxos — villages

    • 🏖️
      09:30The mountain villages & beaches
  5. Day 5 · Paros

    • ⛵
      09:30Naoussa's harbor & Antiparos day
  6. Day 6 · Santorini

    • 🤍
      09:30Akrotiri & the caldera walk
  7. Day 7 · Oia & Departure

    • ✈️
      09:00The blue domes & JTR

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

🍲
To Kafeneio
Athens taverna · $$
🥗
Naxos tavernas
Island plates · $$
🍷
Metaxy Mas
Santorini local · $$

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Athens 3 Day Itinerary

The Acropolis at opening, the bronzes, Plaka's lanes and the Lycabettus sunset.

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