5-Day Greek Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Delos
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This Greece island holiday is the perfect itinerary for those that want to experience the most romantic Islands in Greece but are a little short on time.
You will start your trip in Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in Greece, also known as the "Island of the Winds". Take a stroll in the cobbled streets of the island or experience the exciting nightlife here.
Then, head to the uninhabited island of Delos for a lesson on ancient Greek history and to admire some of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
End your trip on the stunning island of Santorini, known for its picturesque white-washed houses that cling onto the cliffside overlooking a volcanic caldera.
You will start your trip in Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in Greece, also known as the "Island of the Winds". Take a stroll in the cobbled streets of the island or experience the exciting nightlife here.
Then, head to the uninhabited island of Delos for a lesson on ancient Greek history and to admire some of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
End your trip on the stunning island of Santorini, known for its picturesque white-washed houses that cling onto the cliffside overlooking a volcanic caldera.
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Greece Island Holiday Today
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Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Athens early in the morning and taken to the port, where you will catch a 2.5-hour ferry to Mykonos. After arriving in Mykonos, you will check into your hotel and then will have the afternoon free to explore the island at your leisure. Get lost in the mazes of colourful streets, lined with bars, restaurants and boutique shops selling everything from tourist tat to locally-produced designer goods.
Accommodation
Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Mykonos TownOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port
Ferry from Piraeus port to Mikonos
Private Driver from Mykonos New Port to Mikonos
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Mikonos
Day 2
Mykonos: Delos Island Cruise
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Today you will embark on a cruise to the sacred island of Delos. Here you will have a guided tour of this ancient island. After the tour, you will return back to Mykonos, where you can relax around the old town of Chora and take in the breathtaking views at one of the many seaside cafes. The whitewashed streets of the town are iconic to the Cyclades Islands and the country.
Accommodation
Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Delos Island CruiseOptional Activity
Sacred Island of DelosOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Delos
Day 3
Mykonos to Santorini
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At midday, you will continue your Greece island holiday by taking a scenic ferry ride from Mykonos to Santorini. Once you arrive in Santorini, a driver will pick you up at the port and take you to your hotel. Once you settle in, you will have the evening free to watch the sunset or dine out at a local Greek restaurant amongst the characteristic white-washed houses here. The most elite of the Greek Islands, Santorini is the island which makes its visitors coo.
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
FiraOptional Activity
Monastery of the Prophet EliasOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Mikonos to Mykonos New Port
Ferry from Mikonos to Thera
Private Driver from Thera to Thera
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Kamari
Thera
Moni Profitou Iliou
Day 4
Santorini Volcano Cruise
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Today, you have the option to embark on an exciting cruise that will take you to a number of highlights in Santorini. First, you will take a boat to a small nearby volcanic island to admire the impressive rock formations. Then, head to Thirasia, another cluster of islands where you can go swimming and have a lunch break. In the evening, the boat will take you to Oia to admire the sunset and take a stroll around the area. After the cruise, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
Santorini Volcano Tour and CruiseOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kamari
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 5
Santorini to Athens
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On the final day of your Greece island holiday, you will be collected by a private driver in the morning at your hotel and transferred to the port in Santorini. Here you will catch a 4.5-hour ferry back to Athens for your final departure.
Transportations
Private Driver from Thera to Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας
Ferry from Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας to Piraeus port
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kamari
Included in Price
- 4 nights accommodation
- 4 breakfasts
- Ground transportation
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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