Greece 10 Day Travel Itinerary
This Greece 10 Day Travel Itinerary is designed to give you a taste of the best of Greece, combining history and culture in Athens with the stunning beauty and vibrant islands of Santorini and Mykonos. Greece is ideal for a romantic getaway, girl’s trip (I went with a friend) or even a solo trip!
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Days 1-3: Athens
Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)).
Day 1: Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and then check into your hotel. In the afternoon, venture to the Plaka neighborhood, a charming area with narrow streets lined with cafes and shops. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Greek dinner in a taverna with live music.
Day 2: Explore the wonders of Athens. Join this walking tour and explore the Acropolis, the crown jewel of Athens, and marvel at the Parthenon, the Temple of Erechtheion, and the Propylaea gateway. Visit the Acropolis Museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts from the Acropolis and other Athenian sites.
Day 3: Indulge your inner foodie and join this food walking tour, learning more about the city’s history and its culinary hidden gems. Visit the ancient Agora, a bustling marketplace in ancient Athens, and the nearby Roman Forum.
Days 4-7: Santorini
Day 4: Either take a ferry or fly from Athens to Santorini. Upon arrival, check into your hotel in Fira, the capital of Santorini. Spend the afternoon exploring the charming town of Fira, with its whitewashed houses and narrow streets. In the evening, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner at a restaurant overlooking the caldera.
Day 5: Embark on this catamaran cruise and experience Santorini’s coastline and volcanic islands. This is a great way to see Santorini’s volcanic landscape from a different perspective, swim in the hot springs, and visit some of the island’s hidden beaches. In the afternoon, relax on a beach in Perissa or Kamari, two of Santorini’s most popular black sand beaches.
Day 6: Hike from Fira to Oia, one of the most scenic hikes in Santorini. The trail offers stunning views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea. In the evening, watch the breathtaking sunset from Oia.
Day 7: Join a small group tour of the island and sip on wine at three of the island’s wine estates.
Days 8-10: Mykonos
Day 8: Take a ferry from Santorini to Mykonos, the island famous for its vibrant nightlife, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and beautiful beaches. Upon arrival, check into your hotel in Mykonos Town, the island’s main town. Spend the afternoon exploring the town’s labyrinthine streets, lined with whitewashed houses, boutiques, and art galleries.
Day 9: Sail to Delos, an uninhabited island located near Mykonos. Delos was an important religious center in ancient Greece, and today it is an archaeological site with ruins of temples, theaters, and houses. In the evening, experience Mykonos’ legendary nightlife by bar-hopping in Mykonos Town or attending a beach party.
Day 10: Wind down on the last day by relaxing on one of Mykonos’ many beaches, such as Paradise Beach, Ornos Beach, or Elia Beach. In the afternoon, visit the island’s famous windmills, located on Chora’s highest point. Enjoy a last meal in Mykonos before heading to the Mykonos International Airport (JMK).
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