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Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Adventure

The ancient capital of Athens, then 2 of the magical Greek Isles: Mykonos & Santorini; travel independently with flights, hotel & ferry included.

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Style Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages
Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted
Departures April – October 2025
Activity Level Easy
What to Expect This leisurely-paced, independent tour requires minimal walking and is suitable for most levels of physical fitness. This tour does not include a tour guide or escort. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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There is nothing quite like the magical Greek Isles. Explore two of the best on this unique vacation package to Greece. Unlike our ever-popular Greek cruises, when you travel to Greece on our "island hopper" getaway, you’ll spend several days on each island—a chance to really get to know and love them. This package is designed for the independent traveler, so you can choose to spend the days exploring the ancient secrets of the Greek islands, or just bask on the sun-splashed Mediterranean beaches. Spend the evenings dining, dancing and enjoying the famous nightlife.

After two nights in Athens, the birthplace of western civilization, sail off into the Greek world of sparkling blue waters, Mediterranean sunshine and ancient islands full of history, myth, and wonders. The first stop is beautiful Mykonos, with its white-washed houses and blue shutters studding the island, sparkling beaches and clear blue sea. Sail on to the legendary Santorini, with spectacular views of the sunken caldera and still-active volcano, black sand beaches, fabulous shopping alongside unspoiled villages. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Greece and the Greek Isles, all at an incredible price.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Round trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) via scheduled carriers, including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees, with other gateways available on request
  • 8 nights in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels
  • 8 breakfasts
  • Athens City Tour
  • All transfers
  • Ferries between Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
  • Optional tour of Cape Sounion

Why you'll love it

  • Enjoy the highlights of ancient Athens, including the Acropolis and its many monuments, the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium, the Parliament House on Constitution Square and more.
  • Hop aboard a high-speed ferry to Mykonos and discover the beautiful beaches, upscale shops, and tasty restaurants.
  • Visit Delos, the nearby island where legend says Apollo and Artemis were born.
  • Explore Santorini and enjoy the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, pearly-white homes, and charming cafes.
  • Use your free time to explore the villages of Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia.
  • Join an optional boat cruise to Nea Kameni to see the still-active volcano on the island.

Itinerary at a Glance

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

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Departs U.S.: Mon, Oct 7, 2024
Finishes: Wed, Oct 16, 2024
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Departs U.S.: Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Finishes: Wed, Oct 23, 2024
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Finishes: Wed, May 21, 2025
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Finishes: Wed, Oct 16, 2024
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Finishes: Wed, Oct 23, 2024
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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Adventure
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy included
Single Occupancy
Oct 14, 2024 $889
Apr 21, 2025;  Oct 13, 2025 $1069
Oct 7, 2024 $1129
May 12, 2025;  May 26, 2025;  Oct 6, 2025 $1349
Jun 23, 2025;  Sep 1, 2025;  Sep 15, 2025 $1379
Jul 14, 2025;  Aug 4, 2025 $1529
Upgraded hotels in Mykonos & Santorini, Double Occupancy1
May 12, 2025;  May 26, 2025;  Oct 6, 2025 $439
Apr 21, 2025;  Oct 13, 2025 $569
Oct 7, 2024;  Oct 14, 2024 $619
Sep 1, 2025;  Sep 15, 2025 $739
Jun 23, 2025 $849
Jul 14, 2025;  Aug 4, 2025 $999
Upgraded hotels in Mykonos & Santorini, Single Occupancy
Oct 14, 2024 $1599
Oct 7, 2024 $1749
Apr 21, 2025;  Oct 13, 2025 $1899
May 12, 2025;  May 26, 2025;  Oct 6, 2025 $2099
Sep 1, 2025;  Sep 15, 2025 $2599
Jun 23, 2025 $2839
Jul 14, 2025 $2999
Aug 4, 2025 $3399

1. Royal Myconian, or similar in Mykonos. Majestic Hotel, or similar in Santorini.

Optional Excursions
Cape Sounion $55

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC) included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

  • Check in for your overnight flight to Athens, Greece

Day 2 Athens

  • Arrive in Athens, where you'll be met and escorted to your hotel
  • Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure

Royal Olympic Hotel or similar

Full Day Itinerary
Cafe in Plaka, Athens

Arrive today in Athens. Our representative will meet you and then escort you to your hotel, centrally located near Constitution Square and the famous Plaka (Old Town). Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, once hailed as the Paris of the Mediterranean, is now a bustling modern city, a colorful tapestry of Eastern and Western influences, full of outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens, street bazaars, dilapidated mansions, and ancient ruins.

Day 3 Athens

  • Enjoy a half day of sightseeing in Athens
  • Spend the afternoon exploring the city independently, or join an optional excursion

Royal Olympic Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Parthenon, Athens

Witness the striking contrast between breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and elegant modern structures during your tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens.

Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, the University, and the National Library. Conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis Museum, a marvel of architecture with an entire exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens.

This afternoon, explore Athens on your own or join an optional excursion.

Optional Excursion: Cape Sounion, $55
Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion

Drive along the coastal road past countless coves and the beautiful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza to Cape Sounion. Dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon, the sanctuary at Sounion is one of Attica's most important archaeological sites. Although evidence suggests that the site dates back to the prehistoric period, the sanctuary is first mentioned in Homer's Odyssey, where Menelaos stopped during his return from Troy to bury his helmsman, Phrontes Onetorides. Learn about this area's rich history as you take in stunning views of the Aegean on this fascinating optional excursion.

Day 4 Athens & Mykonos

  • Transfer via high speed ferry to Mykonos
  • Spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring Mykonos

Pelican Bay Art Hotel, Hotel Ilio Maris or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Little Venice, Mykonos

This morning, you'll be transferred to the port of Piraeus to board your ferry to the gorgeous island of Mykonos, where chic crowds flock to the beautiful beaches by day and the trendy restaurants and discos each night. Then, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 5 Mykonos

  • Spend a full day at leisure enjoying Mykonos

Pelican Bay Art Hotel, Hotel Ilio Maris or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Mykonos harbor

You'll have two days to enjoy the island of Mykonos independently. Stroll through the town, with its labyrinth of winding alleyways, whitewashed buildings, upscale shops, and cafes. Grab a seaside table and unwind, sipping ouzo and watching the sunset while listening to traditional Greek music.

While on Mykonos, you may want to visit the nearby island of Delos, once the religious center of the Aegean and Cyclades. According to myth, on this island, Latonna gave birth to Apollo, the Greek sun god, and Artemis, the huntress and goddess of marriage and fertility.

Day 6 Mykonos

  • Spend another full day exploring Mykonos at your own pace

Pelican Bay Art Hotel, Hotel Ilio Maris or similar Breakfast

Day 7 Mykonos & Santorini

  • Transfer via high speed ferry to Santorini
  • SPend the balance of the day exploring Santorini at leisure

Santorini Palace or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Oia Village at dusk, Santorini

This morning, transfer to the port of Mykonos for your ferry to the island of Santorini. Upon arrival at the port of Thira, you will be met and transferred to your hotel on the cliff-side of Santorini, facing the famous Caldera. The balance of the day is at leisure. This striking island is a volcanic crater immersed in the sea. The island is renowned for its breathtaking and rugged landscapes, whitewashed houses, open-air cafes, and glittering boutiques that cling to cliffs, accessible by foot, cable car, or mule. Your hotel is built into the cliff with steps to reach rooms and public areas.

Day 8 Santorini

  • Spend a full day at leisure enjoying Santorini

Santorini Palace or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Windmills in Oia

You will have two days to enjoy the island of Santorini independently. Visit the bustling town of Fira or even the smaller villages of Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia. Or, take an optional boat cruise to Nea Kameni and visit the still-active volcano. Wherever you go, enjoy the spectacular views as the sun sets behind the caldera.

Day 9 Santorini

  • Spend another full day exploring Santorini at your own pace

Santorini Palace or similar Breakfast

Day 10 Depart Santorini/Arrive USA

  • Bid farewell to Greece as you board your flight home
  • Arrive in the USA later today

Breakfast

Hotels

Royal Olympic Hotel
Royal Olympic Hotel
Deluxe

This 5-star, family-run hotel is located directly opposite the Temple of Zeus and the National Garden, overlooking the Acropolis and a short walk to the new Acropolis Museum.

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Pelican Bay Art Hotel
First Class

Located just 1,000 ft. from the beach in the beautiful Platis Yialos area of the island of Mykonos, the Pelican Bay Art Hotel combines the peaceful stunning views over the bay with stylish décor and many beautiful pieces of art. The hotel's facilities include a spa, fitness center, and outdoor swimming pool.

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Hotel Ilio Maris
Hotel Ilio Maris
First Class

Located at the center of Mykonos island, just a few steps away from the Mykonian windmills and a short taxi ride to the beautiful Platis Yialos beach area, Hotel Ilio Maris provides peaceful stunning views over the Aegean Sea with simple yet elegant décor.

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Santorini Palace
First Class

Santorini Palace blends Cycladic architecture, open spaces and resort facilities. It's conveniently located near interesting sites to explore and just a few meters from the cliff of the Caldera.

More information

In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

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