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Worth it if you want seamless logistics and don't mind self-guided exploration. Think twice if you expect included guided tours at every stop.

  • About £211/day across 9 days
  • 2,010 all-in with a typical £107 flight from London223/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 ~£187/day)
  • 4.4 from 8 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.

Length9 days
RouteRound-trip · Athens
Group sizeMax 50
Ages18–35s
Nights8 nights
Runs10 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Nine days across three of Greece's best-known destinations, with the ferries, transfers and hotels arranged for you but your days left free to fill as you like. Three nights in Athens, two on Mykonos and three on Santorini give you enough time to settle into each place rather than just pass through.

Aside from one half-day guided tour in Santorini, this is self-guided travel — you move at your own pace, choose your own beaches, and skip whatever doesn't interest you. Good for couples, friends or family who want the logistics sorted without joining a group for the whole trip.

What you'll do

  • Explore Athens on your own schedule for three days
  • Ferry across to Mykonos for two nights
  • Wander Santorini's towns and coastline over three nights
  • Join a half-day guided tour in Santorini on day 6
  • Daily breakfast included throughout
  • All inter-island ferries and transfers arranged for you
Good to know
  • Self-guided — only one half-day on day 6 is a group activity, the rest is free time
  • Easy pace with three separate bases, so you're not changing accommodation daily
  • Suits travellers who want structure around transport and hotels but independence day to day

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 Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Tour
  1. Athens - Private transfer from Airport — Athens

    You'll be met at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and transferred privately to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore Athens at your own pace.

  2. A free day to wander Athens. Spend it however you like—tasting local food, wandering ancient sites, or just sitting in cafes. The city balances history, culture and breathing room.

  3. From Athens to Mykonos — Mykonos

    Early pickup for Piraeus port at 6am, then the ferry to Mykonos. You'll arrive and be transferred to your hotel, with the afternoon and evening free.

  4. Free day in Mykonos. Explore whitewashed backstreets, churches and museums, browse Matoyanni Street's shops and cafes, or drink coffee in Alefkandra—the 18th-century waterfront district called Little Venice. Pick a beach that suits you.

  5. From Mykonos to Santorini — Mykonos

    You're free until your transfer to Mykonos port to catch the ferry to Santorini. After arriving, you'll be transferred to your hotel and have the evening to yourself.

  6. A half-day guided tour starting after breakfast. You'll visit Megalochori, a 17th-century village of narrow alleys and whitewashed houses, then climb to the Monastery of Prophet Elias for island views. The afternoon includes a modern winery with caldera vistas and wine tasting, ending with sunset in Oia.

  7. Free day to explore Santorini. See the black sandy beaches, watch the famous sunset, and visit Fira—the capital with whitewashed houses, narrow streets and clifftop cafes.

  8. Transfer to Santorini port for the ferry back to Piraeus, arriving in Athens around 11pm. You'll be transferred to your hotel.

  9. Breakfast at your hotel, then a free day before your private transfer to Athens International Airport four hours before your flight.

What's included

  • Guide: Santorini Tour: Professional English-speaking Escort Important Note: Please note that the order of the tours or the days on which they operate might change depending on availability and operational factors. All scheduled experiences will still be provided as described.
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast
  • Activities: The Santorini tour(5-6 hours) includes: Small group tour (up to 16pax) Round-trip transfers from your hotel’s nearest convenient poit Fully a/c MINIBUS for the tour English speaking guide for the whole tour Visit to winery with wine tasting
  • Insurance: Travel insurance is not included
  • Transport: Private transfers from & to Athens International Airport on your arrival and departure Private transfers to & from Piraeus Port Semiprivate transfers in the islands Ferry tickets Piraeus - Mykonos (07:30-12:50) / Santorini - Piraeus (15:30-23:20). Economy class Fast ferry tickets Mykonos - Santorini (12:10-14:50) The ferry company reserves the right to change ferry schedules without prior notice. Vehicle photos are for demonstration purposes only. Actual vehicles may vary depending on group size and availability.
  • Accommodation: 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens 2 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini Accommodation category depends on the option selected at the time of booking.
What's extra
  • Activities: International Flights Overnight City tax not included to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels €1.5 / 4* Hotels €3 / 5* Hotels € Personal Expenses Anything that is not mentioned as included in the package. The Santorini tour(6 hours) does NOT include: Lunch or dinner Tips for guide and driver (optional)
  • Flights: International Flights are not included
  • Optional: We can help you book pre/post-tour accommodation. Fast Ferry Upgrade: Upgrade the ferry type for the route Piraeus - Mykonos (07:00 - 09:50) and Santorini - Piraeus (12:10 - 17:15). It is approximately 4 hours faster per route than the ferry included in the price. Half-day City Group Tour - Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (5 hours) Upon request and with a supplement, the ferry ticket from Santorini to Piraeus can be replaced with a domestic flight.

How travellers rate it

4.4from 8 real reviews
Guide4.1
Itinerary4.1
Transport4.9
Accommodation4.6
Food4.3
Operator4.8
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 6 days · 126 checks
Today
£1,580
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 6)
Lowest
£1,575
on 24 Jul
Highest
£1,900
£1,577£1,738£1,89823 Jultoday
Spots left · 31 Jul departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 23 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

Your free day in Athens

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want seamless logistics and don't mind self-guided exploration. Think twice if you expect included guided tours at every stop.

  • Hotels, ferries, and airport transfers are genuinely well-organised and reliable; drivers punctual and friendly.
  • Santorini hotel placement is remote with no orientation; you're dropped off alone with a flyer, expected to self-explore.
  • Guided tours aren't included at each destination despite 'tour' branding; most days you're solo, making the price-to-value ratio questionable.
  • Package works best for independent travellers who can research sights beforehand; less ideal for those wanting structured group experiences.

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

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Common questions

How long is Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Tour?

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

How much does Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Tour cost?

The land price starts from £1,903 per person for the 9-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Tour really cost me all-in?

On top of the £1,903 land price, budget roughly £107 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,010 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.

When does Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Tour run?

It runs across roughly 10 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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