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2 Greek Islands Explorer: Paros & Santorini

Start & end in Athens 5 days Up to 20

About this trip

A short island-hop between Paros and Santorini, with your ferries, transfers and hotels sorted so you can just get on with the beach part.

Two nights on each island gives you enough time to settle into village life and figure out your own rhythm, with a couple of boat trips built in to get you out on the water.

It's a loosely structured trip rather than a guided tour — the days are yours to fill, whether that's beach time, wandering the villages, or chasing the sunset views Santorini is known for.

What you'll do

  • Sunset cruise around the Santorini caldera
  • Boat trip across to Antiparos
  • Two nights based in Paros with days free to explore
  • Two nights based in Santorini
  • Ferry travel between the islands with transfers included
  • Daily breakfast at your 3-star hotels
Good to know
  • Days are unstructured — this suits people happy to plan their own time rather than follow a guide
  • Only two nights per island, so the pace is brisk if you want to see much beyond the main towns
  • Partially guided — the cruises are organised, the rest is up to you
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want a seamlessly organised island hop with quality accommodation and reliable guides. Think twice if you need flexibility or crystal-clear upfront detail on room standards.

  • Transfers are genuinely smooth: mostly private or shared with one other group, no large buses.
  • Guides like Pedro and Maria are excellent, organised, and stay hands-on throughout the trip.
  • Room standards for 'premium' accommodation weren't always clear upfront, though operators did upgrade when flagged.
  • Pre-trip logistics handled brilliantly: hotels near ferry ports, all tickets and maps provided, no DIY printing needed.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£139 less all-in
Athens & 2 Greek Islands Explorer: Paros & Santorini
5from £1,1007 days
The trade-off: 2 more nights for less, with a different operator.
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Getting there

Athens
One-way · arrive 20 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Athens · 20 Jul21 Jul

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