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Worth it if you value smooth logistics and authentic island charm. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics before booking.

  • About £217/day across 9 days
  • 2,064 all-in with a typical £107 flight from London229/day)
  • Dropped £1 recently in our own price tracking
  • 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 (~£256/day)
  • 4.8 from 5 traveller reviews

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Length9 days
RouteRound-trip · Athens
Group sizeMax 50
Ages18–35s
Nights8 nights
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Nine days moving between Athens and three Cyclades islands — Mykonos, Syros and Santorini — with two nights in each place. Ferries, transfers and breakfast are sorted for you, and beyond that the days are yours to fill.

It's a loosely structured island-hop rather than a guided tour, built around beaches, whitewashed villages and long views over the Aegean. The one fixed activity is a sunset cruise in Santorini.

Good fit if you want the logistics of hopping between islands handled while you set your own pace once you're there.

What you'll do

  • Two nights each in Athens, Mykonos, Syros and Santorini
  • Sunset cruise in Santorini
  • Ferry travel between the islands with transfers included
  • Time to explore Mykonos' villages and beaches at your own pace
  • Free days in Athens to take in the city's historic sites
Good to know
  • Most days are unstructured leisure time rather than organised activities
  • Accommodation is standard-grade hotels
  • Suits travellers who want island-hopping logistics sorted but prefer to plan their own days

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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Route map for 3 Greek Islands & Athens Tour - 9 Days
  1. Private transfer from Athens International Airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.

  2. Athens / Syros — Syros

    Early morning private transfer to Piraeus port at 06:00 AM for the ferry to Syros. Arrive on the island and take a semiprivate transfer to your hotel.

  3. Explore Syros at leisure. Wander through Ermoupoli, the capital, where the blue-domed Agios Nikolaos Orthodox Church and St George's cathedral dominate the hilltop with views across the Aegean. Choose from beaches like Vari, Foínikas, Yalissas, Kíni and Poseidonia—some sandy, some pebbled, all with clear water.

  4. Syros / Mykonos — Syros

    Free morning on Syros before a private transfer to the port. Board the ferry to Mykonos and settle into your hotel, with the rest of the day to yourself.

  5. Wander Mykonos town's whitewashed backstreets, churches and museums. Browse high-end boutiques and cafés on Matoyanni Street, or grab coffee in Alefkandra ('Little Venice'), where 18th-century colourful houses sit right on the water. Beaches range from busy and cosmopolitan to quiet coves.

  6. Mykonos / Santorini — Mykonos

    Free day on Mykonos until your private transfer to the port. Take the ferry to Santorini and check into your hotel, with the evening to yourself.

  7. Six-hour wooden boat sunset cruise from Athinios port. Sail to Nea Kameni volcano (20 minutes), walk to the ridge with a guide learning its geology and history (1.5 hours), then visit Palea Kameni's hot springs for 30 minutes.

  8. Semiprivate transfer to Santorini port for the ferry back to Piraeus. Private transfer to your Athens hotel, arriving around midnight.

  9. Breakfast at your hotel. Spend the day at leisure before your private transfer to Athens International Airport four hours before your flight.

What's included

  • Guide: Santorini Cruise: Professional English-speaking Escort for the whole cruise
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast Santorini Cruise : Dinner on board including pork rolls, chicken rolls, rise, baked potatoes, Greek & green salads, tzatziki sauce (cucumber, yogurt, garlic), bread, seasonal fruit
  • Activities: The Santorini Cruise (6 hours) includes: Pick up and drop off from your hotel’s designated meeting point Professional English-speaking driver Professional English-speaking Escort for the whole cruise Dinner on board to include: Pork rolls, chicken rolls, rise, baked potatoes, Greek & green salads, tzatziki sauce (cucumber, yogurt, garlic), bread, seasonal fruit Free consumption of local wine during dinner All Taxes
  • Optional: • We can you help you book pre/post-tour accommodation. • Fast Ferry Upgrade: Upgrade the ferry type for the route Santorini - Piraeus (12:10 - 17:15). It is 4 hours faster than the ferry included in price.
  • Transport: Ferry tickets Piraeus - Syros (07:30 - 11:35)/ Syros - Mykonos(12:00 - 13:20) / Santorini - Piraeus (15:30 - 23:15)Economy class Fast ferry Mykonos - Santorini tickets Private transfers from & to Athens International Airport on your arrival and departure Private transfers to & from Piraeus Port Semiprivate transfers in the islands The ferry company reserves the right to change ferry schedules without prior notice.
  • Accommodation: 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Athens 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Syros 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Mykonos 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Santorini
What's extra
  • Activities: Overnight City Tax Personal Expenses Anything that is not mentioned as included in the package The Santorini Cruise (6 hours) does NOT include: Entrance fees at the Volcano 5€ per person Gratuities (tips) for escort & driver (optional) Anything not mentioned above
  • Flights: International flights

How travellers rate it

4.8from 5 real reviews
Guide5.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport4.7
Accommodation4.7
Food4.3
Operator4.8
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 5 days · 84 checks
Today
£1,650
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 5)
Lowest
£1,650
on 26 Jul
Highest
£1,955
£1,650£1,803£1,95624 Jultoday
Spots left · 31 Jul departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

Your free day in Athens

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value smooth logistics and authentic island charm. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics before booking.

  • Syros stood out as genuinely charming with rich history; multiple travellers mentioned falling in love with it.
  • Transfers were punctual and hotels consistently described as cosy with good views; Travel Zone staff responsive and professional throughout.
  • Reviews focus heavily on logistics and accommodation quality but offer almost no detail on activities, sightseeing or daily itineraries.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Getting there

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Common questions

How long is 3 Greek Islands & Athens Tour - 9 Days?

It's a 9-day trip. It starts and ends in Athens.

How much does 3 Greek Islands & Athens Tour - 9 Days cost?

The land price starts from £1,957 per person for the 9-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will 3 Greek Islands & Athens Tour - 9 Days really cost me all-in?

On top of the £1,957 land price, budget roughly £107 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,064 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, 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 is not included, so factor it 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 50 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

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