Tours Croatia, Greece & Turkey Tours Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

Countries: 1 Days: 7 Per Day: US$ 250
Start Point:Athens
End Point:Athens
Transport:Private coach, flight & ferry
Accommodation:Hotel
Ages:10 - 75+
WasUS$ 2,395
From US$ 1,755
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Summary

Combine a Greek island adventure with fascinating ancient history! Discover incredible ancient sites on an Athens tour. Spend an evening in Athens and visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Hadrian’s Arch and much more. Then it’s time to relax under the Greek sun! Head from Athens to Mykonos to explore stunning beaches and picturesque villages home to historic windmills and churches. After two days, travel from Mykonos to Santorini. Savour Santorini’s famous whitewashed towns, panoramic sunsets and stunning coastline! It’s the ultimate Grecian holiday!

This tour forms the second half of our full-length Best of Greece tour - consider that tour to combine the highlights of mainland Greece with Santorini and Mykonos. You can also join this tour in Athens at the end of the Balkan Explorer tour.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic capital city of Athens
  • Enjoy two nights on the beautiful Mykonos island
  • Spend three nights experiencing the magic of Santorini
  • Travel by ferry and domestic flight included

Start Point

Hotel in Athens | 11:00 AM

End Point

Athens Airport | Time may vary due to Santorini flight times
DAY 1: Start of tour in Athens

Today, the journey begins in Athens! After arriving, meet up with your Expat Explore tour leader at the hotel for check-in this morning. The capital of Greece is rich with culture, history and lively locals! Look forward to seeing even more in an included city tour today. Marvel at the must-see attractions like the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. Finally, choose to join today’s optional excursion for a guided exploration of the Acropolis site before returning to the hotel. Due to popularity, this optional excursion must be booked prior to the start of the tour - contact us to book now!

Meals: Lunch

DAY 1: Start of tour in Athens

Today, the journey begins in Athens! After arriving, meet up with your Expat Explore tour leader at the hotel for check-in this morning. The capital of Greece is rich with culture, history and lively locals! Look forward to seeing even more in an included city tour today. Marvel at the must-see attractions like the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. Finally, choose to join today’s optional excursion for a guided exploration of the Acropolis site before returning to the hotel. Due to popularity, this optional excursion must be booked prior to the start of the tour - contact us to book now!

Experiences

City tour of Athens: Take a driving tour of the city which will include stops at The Academy, the National Library, the Greek parliament and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Panathinaikos marble stadium where the first modern Olympics took place, Hadrian's Arch and the temple of Olympian Zeus.

Meals

Lunch

Accommodation
Hotel
On Tour Excursions

DAY 2: Athens - Mykonos

Transfer to the port to catch the local ferry to Mykonos today. Upon arrival in Mykonos, settle in at your hotel room before embarking on an orientation tour of Mykonos Chora with your tour leader to discover the top sights of the island! Then, enjoy some free time to explore on your own. This evening, choose to join your tour leader and group in Mykonos Chora to find the perfect dinner spot! Please note that this evening’s dinner is not included. Then, enjoy the rest of the evening as you wish. There are some fun local bars in the area that are perfect for sundowners!

Experiences

Mykonos Island: Enjoy two nights to explore and relax on one of Greece’s most famous islands. Renowned for its pristine beaches, iconic windmills and vibrant nightlife, Mykonos is a must-visit Greek travel destination! Spend these two days as you wish or join one of our exciting optional excursions.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation
Hotel

DAY 3: Mykonos: Free Day

Enjoy the day at leisure to bathe in the sun on local beaches, discover the vibrant town of Mykonos or unwind at the hotel. Alternatively, choose to embark on today’s South Coast Boat trip optional excursion! The excursion includes a visit to the Aegean Sea on a traditional Greek Kaiki boat, stops for swimming and snorkelling, visits to picturesque beaches and delicious local food for lunch. Welcome to Greek island life! Choose to return with the coach or stay at Ornos beach and make your way back later. This evening, make the most of the final night in Mykonos by choosing to have dinner at the hotel, at a local taverna, or anywhere else you choose!

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation
Hotel
On Tour Excursions

DAY 4: Mykonos - Santorini

This morning, transfer to the port to catch the local ferry to Santorini after breakfast. Marvel at the stunning island views and picturesque ports from the ferry. Santorini offers impressive cliffs, beautiful beaches, iconic white-and-blue buildings, winding walkways and striking views to explore. Visitors soon discover why it lands on countless travellers’ bucket lists all over the world! Arrive in Santorini and transfer to the hotel before departing for Fira Town and embarking on an orientation tour. This evening is free to spend as you wish!

Experiences

Santorini Island: Take the local ferry from Mykonos to Santorini where you will enjoy the next three nights. Experience two full free days on this picturesque island. Take these two days to relax, explore at your leisure or join one of the unforgettable optional excursions on offer.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation
Hotel

DAY 5: Santorini: Free Day

Discover this gorgeous island at leisure with free time to explore today. Why not join the highly recommended Santorini Highlights optional? It’s the ultimate journey through the island! Visit the red and black sand beaches of Santorini, traverse an ancient Greek village and stop at a local winery for a Greek wine tasting. Behold a majestic sunset with the group - Oia is famous for it! Alternatively, choose to enjoy a leisurely day exploring the local villages, beaches and must-see sights. Don’t miss out on tasting some of the dishes Santorini is known for!

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation
Hotel
On Tour Excursions

DAY 6: Santorini: Free Day

Another day at leisure for you to explore this unique island in the Cyclades! Why not make it an adventure-filled day with the Caldera Islands optional? This excursion explores the islands dotted around the caldera and includes visits to Thirassia Island and Amoudi Bay, not forgetting the chance to visit a volcano and swim in hot springs! Finish the day at beautiful Oia village for another chance to watch the sunset in an epic location. After a week of Greek adventures, find a local spot to enjoy the final night of the tour this evening.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation
Hotel
On Tour Excursions

DAY 7: Santorini - End of tour in Athens

Today, catch an early transfer to the Santorini airport for a local flight back to Athens. Upon arrival back in Athens, it’s time for the tour to conclude. Remember to exchange contact details with your new travel friends before departing from Athens this afternoon. Expat Explore hopes to see you on the road again soon!

Meals

Breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

  • 6 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Meals

  • 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
    *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
  • Public ferry between Athens, Mykonos and Santorini
  • Any public transport used as part of the tour days (excludes free days)
  • Internal flight from Santorini to Athens

Tour Leader

  • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
  • Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

3 Experiences!

  • Embark on an Athens city tour
  • Experience the beautiful island of Mykonos with a 2-night stay
  • Enjoy 3 days to relax and explore Santorini

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Athens, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

Athens

Photos of the tour

Optional Excursions

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour and paid for in cash (in the stated currency) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Dates & Rates

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16 May 2025 - 22 May 2025Flexible booking date for 2025-05-16Book now with low depositUS$2,395 US$1,975
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Payment option

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Additional Information

For pre-departure and visa information, as well as frequently asked questions regarding preparing for and travelling on this tour, please visit our Help Centre.

This tour features unmissable optional excursions that must be booked prior to the start of the tour. Contact us for more information and to book now!

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Reviews

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32 reviews
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PMM Verified Buyer 2024-06-07
Out of this world experience
The islands are so beautiful it felt like being on a live postcard. The group and tour leader Matt were wonderful.
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Ron Verified Buyer 2023-09-10
Amazing Trip
Marty the tour guide was great
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Clo Verified Buyer 2023-08-29
Fun and interesting experience
Easy access to all the sites to see. Very nice accommodations in Mykonos and Santorini. It was easy to make friends with the people in the tour group!
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Traveling from California Verified Buyer 2023-06-02
Looking forward to another trip with Expat.
It was perfect! Our tour leader was very informative and helped make everything run smoothly.
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Bing Verified Buyer 2023-05-14
Athens,Mykonos,Santorini tour
Amazing sunset view and beautiful Santorini blue domes.The Acropolis tour is very informative and awesome tour guide.I love Mykonos too,it has its own magic.The town has its own character.Over all its a wonderful and must do tour experience.