“Worth it if you value seamless logistics and local expertise. Think twice if you need predictability—weather reshuffles the itinerary.”
- About £287/day across 9 days
- ~£2,690 all-in with a typical £107 flight from London (£299/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 ~£204/day)
- 5.0★ from 5 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
Nine days hopping between four of Greece's most photographed islands, with the ferries and hotels sorted so you can focus on the beaches and the views.
You base yourself in Athens, Mykonos, Syros and Santorini for two nights each, with breakfast included and most days left free to explore at your own pace.
The two set pieces are a semi-private tour of Syros and a semi-private sunset cruise off Santorini, giving you a bit of guided structure without locking up the whole trip.
What you'll do
- Two nights each in Athens, Mykonos, Syros and Santorini
- Semi-private tour of Syros
- Semi-private sunset cruise in Santorini
- Ferry travel between the islands with transfers included
- Free days to find your own beaches and villages
- Mostly independent — apart from the Syros tour and Santorini cruise, days are unstructured
- You change islands and hotels every two nights, so it suits people happy to keep moving
- Only breakfast is included, so budget for other meals
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: Syros Tour : Professional English-speaking guide
- Meals: Daily Breakfast Day 3 : Lunch during Syros' tour Santorini Cruise : Dinner on board including seafood, chicken fillet, salad, fruits
- Activities: The Syros Tour (4 hours) includes: Pick up and drop off at Kanaris Square (Hermes Hotel) Professional English-speaking driver Professional English-speaking guide Local product degustation (pastries, wine, cheese) Lunch All Taxes The Santorini Cruise includes: Pick up and drop off from your designated accommodation Professional English-speaking driver Maps and information about the Island Welcome drink on board Snorkeling gear Floating devices Towels Dinner on board to include: Seafood, chicken fillet, salad, fruits Open bar with local white wine, beers, soft drinks All Taxes
- Optional: We can 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 Piareus - Syros / Syros - Mykonos / Santorini - Piraeus Economy class Fast ferry Mykonos - Santorini tickets All Transfers as Mentioned
- Accommodation: 2 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in Athens 2 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in Syros 2 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in Mykonos 2 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in Santorini
- Activities: Overnight city tax Personal expenses Anything that is not mentioned as included in the package The Syros Tour (4 hours) does NOT include: Entrance fees 15€ per person (Apollo Theater, Industrial museum, Archaeological museum, Monasteries, Vamvakaris museum, Museum of Culture) Gratuities (tips) to driver and Guide (optional) Anything not mentioned above The Santorini Cruise does NOT include: Gratuities (tips) for 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 value seamless logistics and local expertise. Think twice if you need predictability—weather reshuffles the itinerary.
- Guide and driver meet you at every stop with maps and local overview.
- Travel Zone's communication and quick responses eliminate first-time booking anxiety entirely.
- Weather caused tour modifications; flexibility required despite excellent handling by organisers.
- Full-service care from arrival to departure flight; crew described as wonderful and hard-working.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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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 Greek Islands Explorer with Santorini Sunset Cruise - Premium?
It's a 9-day trip. It starts and ends in Athens.
How much does Greek Islands Explorer with Santorini Sunset Cruise - Premium cost?
The land price starts from £2,583 per person for the 9-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Greek Islands Explorer with Santorini Sunset Cruise - Premium really cost me all-in?
On top of the £2,583 land price, budget roughly £107 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,690 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 40 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
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