“Worth it if you want hassle-free island hopping with reliable local support. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics before booking.”
- About £206/day across 6 days
- ~£1,340 all-in with a typical £107 flight from London (£223/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.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£178/day)
- 5.0★ from 4 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.
About this trip
A self-guided island hop taking in Athens, Santorini and Crete, with the days largely yours to fill as you like. Hotels, breakfasts, ferries and transfers are arranged, so the logistics are sorted and you can focus on being there.
One night in Athens, two in Santorini and two in Heraklion give you a taste of the mainland capital and two very different islands, with a sunset cruise built in on Santorini. Beyond that, expect beach time, wandering through villages and setting your own pace.
This suits couples, friends or family who want structure around the edges but no group or guide dictating the day.
What you'll do
- Sunset cruise along the Santorini coastline
- Free time to explore Athens
- Ferry crossings between Athens, Santorini and Crete
- Beach days on Santorini and Crete
- Wander the villages of Santorini and Heraklion
- Self-guided and private — no group or guide, you move at your own pace
- Days are largely unstructured beyond the included cruise and transfers
- Standard hotel accommodation throughout
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, 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 3 hours faster than the ferry included in price.
- Transport: Ferry tickets Piraeus-Santorini Economy class Fast ferry tickets Santorini - Crete Private transfers from Athens International Airport on your arrival Private transfers to Piraeus Port Semiprivate transfers in the islands
- Accommodation: 1 night standard hotel accommodation in Athens 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Santorini 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Heraklion, Crete
- 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 hassle-free island hopping with reliable local support. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics before booking.
- Airport pickup and on-ground support from Effie removes stress; she actively helps with local tips.
- Hotel quality is solid; booking agent Dilimar communicates accurately and arranges accommodation well.
- Reviews don't mention daily schedules, pacing, or travel logistics between islands; clarify these upfront.
- No mention of inclusions, extra costs, group size, or meals; hidden expenses may exist.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
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, Santorini & Crete Tour - 6 Days?
It's a 6-day trip. It starts in Athens and finishes in Heraklion.
How much does Athens, Santorini & Crete Tour - 6 Days cost?
The land price starts from £1,233 per person for the 6-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Athens, Santorini & Crete Tour - 6 Days really cost me all-in?
On top of the £1,233 land price, budget roughly £107 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,340 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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