“Worth it if you want to tick off multiple Greek islands efficiently with solid hotels. Think twice if you need accommodation walkable to town amenities.”
- About £211/day across 13 days
- ~£2,852 all-in with a typical £107 flight from London (£219/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£171/day)
- 4.5★ from 5 traveller reviews
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About this trip
Thirteen days moving through Athens and five Cycladic islands — Syros, Paros, Naxos, Ios and Santorini — with two nights in each place. Ferries and transfers between islands are arranged for you, so the logistics are handled and the days are yours to fill.
This is self-guided rather than led — no group, no set itinerary beyond the route and the hotel bookings. You decide each day whether that means a beach, a village wander, or doing nothing much at all.
One fixed event breaks up the free time: a sunset cruise in Santorini. Otherwise expect a loose rhythm of ferries, breakfasts, and time to explore each island at your own pace.
What you'll do
- Sunset cruise off Santorini
- Island-hop by ferry through Syros, Paros, Naxos and Ios
- Time in Athens before heading out to the islands
- Beach days on each of the five islands
- Explore the villages of the Cyclades independently
- Self-guided — you're not travelling with a group or a guide, just following a pre-set route
- Base changes every two nights across six stops, so it suits people who like a bit of movement over settling in one spot
- Accommodation is standard hotels, breakfast included; other meals are on you
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: Santorini Cruise: Professional English-speaking Escort for the whole cruise
- Meals: Daily Breakfast Santorini Cruise: Dinner on board including pork rolls, chicken rolls, rice, 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 help you book pre/post-tour accommodation.
- Transport: Ferry tickets Piraeus - Paros (07:25 - 11:25) / Paros - Naxos (11:45 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 13:10) / Syros - Piraeus 16:00 - 20:00) Economy class (Numbered seating) Fast ferry tickets Naxos - Ios (10:30 - 11:00) / Ios - Santorini (15:00 - 15:35 or 11:10 - 11:45) / Santorini- Syros (12:20 - 15:00) Economy class (Numbered seating) 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 Paros 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Naxos 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Ios 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Santorini
- 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
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 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 want to tick off multiple Greek islands efficiently with solid hotels. Think twice if you need accommodation walkable to town amenities.
- Gotta hotel in Naxos stood out as exceptionally friendly; port transfers were reliably excellent throughout.
- Paros accommodation was isolated 1.6km from town along dark, windy roads with no nearby facilities.
- Covers a genuinely impressive range of Greek islands and beaches in one trip.
- Late-trip heat can be intense; pack accordingly and stay hydrated.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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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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On a budget?
Hostels in Athens for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Athens & 5 Greek Islands Tour - 13 Days?
It's a 13-day trip. It starts and ends in Athens.
How much does Athens & 5 Greek Islands Tour - 13 Days cost?
The land price starts from £2,745 per person for the 13-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Athens & 5 Greek Islands Tour - 13 Days really cost me all-in?
On top of the £2,745 land price, budget roughly £107 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,852 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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