“Worth it if you're a first-timer wanting hassle-free logistics and don't mind unguided island days. Think twice if you want constant activities, top-tier hotels throughout, or value for money versus self-booking.”
- About £186/day across 10 days
- ~£1,964 all-in with a typical £107 flight from London (£196/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£178/day)
- 3.9★ from 7 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Ten days that split between mainland history and island time, starting in Athens and working through Delphi and Meteora before slowing down on Santorini and Naxos.
The first half covers some of Greece's best-known ancient sites with a guide, while the second half is built for unwinding on the islands at your own pace.
It suits a mix of interests — ruins and monasteries for the history side, beaches and sea views once you reach the islands.
What you'll do
- Guided city tour of Athens taking in the Acropolis
- Day trip to the ancient site of Delphi
- Visit Meteora's clifftop monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Free time to explore Santorini
- Island stay on Naxos
- Optional half-day boat trip to the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni
- Partially guided — guided touring on the mainland, more independent time on the islands
- Front-loaded pace with the history stops, then a slower back half once you reach Santorini and Naxos
- The volcanic island excursion is optional and not included as standard
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Expert Guide Included according to the itinerary
- Meals: Daily breakfast 1 Dinner in Kalambaka
- Activities: Half day Athens sightseeing Tour, English Speaking Guide / SIC Basis 2 Day Delphi-Meteora tour on half board, English Speaking Guide / SIC basis Ferry tickets Piraeus-Naxos (07:25-12:30) / Naxos-Santorini (12:50-14:50) / Santorini-Piraeus (15:30-23:15) / Economy Class Entrance fees to the sites, during guided sightseeing tours All transfers as mentioned in the program Daily breakfast The sequence of the tour may change depending on the departure date.
- Transport: All transfers as mentioned in the program. Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure. Ferry tickets Piraeus-Naxos (07:25-12:30) / Naxos-Santorini (12:50-14:50) / Santorini-Piraeus (15:30-23:15) / Economy Class
- Accommodation: 9 nights hotel accommodation -Tourist Class Hotels or First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels - Standard Hotels: Athens - Crystal City / Jason Inn / Athenian Montaza, Naxos - Grotta / Xenia / Princess Mare / Casabella. Santorini - Sunrise / Nikolas / Pelican / Costa Marina - Or Similar. First Class Hotels - Premium Hotels: Athens - Athens Avenue / Stanley / Athenaeum Grand, Naxos Grotta / Xenia (Standard Hotel), Santorini - Theoxenia / Splendour. Santorini - Resort Theoxenia / Splendour Resort- Or Similar
- Activities: Overnight City Tax Personal Expenses Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff.
- Flights: International flights not included
- Optional: Pre/Post Accommodation. High-Speed Boat Tickets (Highly Recommended) - you can add during the process of the booking Other activities and services not included
- Insurance: Insurance not include
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 22 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Athens
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Athens — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you're a first-timer wanting hassle-free logistics and don't mind unguided island days. Think twice if you want constant activities, top-tier hotels throughout, or value for money versus self-booking.
- Hotel locations in main towns (Naxos waterfront, Santorini promenade) genuinely excellent for independent exploration on foot.
- Delphi and Meteora guided days with Sophia were standout: knowledgeable, prepared with headsets, logistics handled seamlessly.
- Only 1 hour at Acropolis during peak season creates rushed experience; many felt 30 mins climbing left 10 mins sightseeing.
- Days 5-9 are unguided hotel-and-transport only; several reviewers felt charged premium price for what amounts to 2.5 actual tour days.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Athens
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Hostels in Athens for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Charming Greece & Islands Hopping?
It's a 10-day trip. It starts and ends in Athens.
How much does Charming Greece & Islands Hopping cost?
The land price starts from £1,857 per person for the 10-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Charming Greece & Islands Hopping really cost me all-in?
On top of the £1,857 land price, budget roughly £107 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,964 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 1 meals (1 dinner), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 40 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Charming Greece & Islands Hopping run?
It runs across roughly 9 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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