About this trip
Thirteen days moving through five stops in Greece, from Athens to Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and finally Heraklion in Crete. This is a self-guided route, so there is no group and no fixed schedule, just your own pace across the Aegean.
All the ferries and transfers between islands are arranged for you, and you sleep in comfortable hotels with breakfast each morning. What you do with the days themselves is up to you.
It suits people who want the logistics of island hopping sorted but prefer to explore beaches, villages and old streets on their own terms rather than as part of a scheduled tour.
What you'll do
- Explore Athens before heading out to the islands
- Island hop by ferry to Mykonos, Paros and Santorini
- Wander whitewashed villages and coastal towns at your own pace
- Watch sunsets over the Aegean Sea
- Finish the trip in Heraklion, Crete
- Self-guided and private — no group tours or fixed schedule
- All inter-island transfers and ferries are arranged for you
- Breakfast included, but days are otherwise unstructured so pace is entirely your own
Worth it if you value seamless logistics and island variety. Think twice if you expect consistent on-island guidance across all stops.
- Transfers and ferries run like clockwork; staff meet you on time at every stop without fail.
- Hotels are well-located and thoughtfully chosen; three nights per island gives genuine time to settle in.
- Island rep quality is patchy—Mykonos and Santorini staff shine, but Paros and Naxos staff merely hand out pamphlets.
- Optional excursions available if you want extras; boat trips include good swimming and sightseeing stops.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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