About this trip
Fifteen days moving through Athens and four Cycladic and Cretan islands at your own pace, with each leg arranged privately rather than as part of a group.
You start in Athens, wandering its old alleys and taking in the Acropolis, before island-hopping to Syros, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, each with its own character from Venetian-influenced streets to whitewashed chapels and Minoan history.
It's a self-guided trip, so travel and accommodation are set up for you but the days themselves are yours to shape, whether that's exploring ruins, eating your way through local tavernas or finding a beach.
What you'll do
- Visit the Acropolis and wander Athens' old town alleys
- Explore Syros, capital of the Cyclades
- Take in Mykonos' Venetian-style streets
- See Santorini's whitewashed chapels and architecture
- Discover Minoan history and local food on Crete
- Self-guided and private, so you set your own pace each day
- Involves several inter-island transfers across the 15 days
- Suits families or couples wanting independence rather than a group itinerary
Worth it if you value seamless logistics and don't mind compact rooms. Think twice if you want deep exploration time on each island or pristine hotel standards across all properties.
- Transfers and ferries are reliably pre-booked and waiting; removes stress of island-hopping logistics entirely.
- Breakfasts included and mostly excellent; 3-4 star hotel standards generally strong with waterfront locations.
- Rooms at 3-star hotels in Mykonos and Santorini are noticeably compact; check before committing or upgrade.
- City tax approximately €5 per night per location is not included and comes out of pocket at each stop.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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