About this trip
A self-guided island hop through Greece, bookended by Athens and taking in Naxos, Paros and Santorini along the way. You get two nights in each place, so there's time to settle rather than just tick boxes.
All the ferries and transfers between islands are arranged for you, and breakfast is included at your hotels each morning, but otherwise your days are your own — beaches, villages, tavernas, whatever pace suits you.
The one fixed plan is Day 7 in Santorini: a half-day sunset cruise with dinner if you're travelling in summer, or a private land tour if you're there over winter.
What you'll do
- Island hop by ferry between Naxos, Paros and Santorini
- Two nights in each destination, including Athens at both ends
- Half-day sunset cruise with dinner in Santorini (summer season)
- Private land tour of Santorini in winter
- Free days to explore beaches and villages at your own pace
- Self-guided — no group leader, you make your own way between sights and beaches
- Easy pace with two-night stays throughout, so no need to repack every day
- The Day 7 Santorini activity depends on season: sunset cruise in summer, land tour in winter
Worth it if you want hassle-free island hopping with solid logistics and good guides. Think twice if you need Santorini accommodation near the action or want to avoid ferry-heavy final days.
- Transfers consistently on time, staff met you at every stop with tickets and clear directions sorted.
- Breakfasts genuinely impressive across all hotels; laundry service included in Naxos was a nice touch.
- Santorini hotel location (Kamari Beach) felt remote from main sights; final day wasted entirely on ferries.
- Renting a car for a day in Paros or Naxos recommended if you want to explore mountain villages independently.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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