7 days · Greece
Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
From AED 8,870per person, twin share
Experience the Greek Islands! Explore the wonders of Athens and the beautiful islands of Santorini and Mykonos in 7 days.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Athens
- Country
- Greece
- Activity level
- Easy (1 of 5)
- A relaxed island-hopping tour: one day in Athens, then free time on Mykonos and Santorini between orientation walks and ferries
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in mostly 3 and 4 star hotels: one night in Athens, two on Mykonos and three on Santorini
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Group
- Small group, up to 11
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs May to October, skipping August: warm island summer, milder and still pleasant in May, September and October
Tour overview
Combine a Greek island adventure with fascinating ancient history! Discover the wonders of Athens’ past before heading to Mykonos to explore stunning beaches and iconic windmills. 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!
Highlights
- Enjoy a welcome lunch in Athens
- Embark on an Athens city tour
- Enjoy two nights of the famous Mykonos island
- Spend three nights on Santorini island
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Athens
1 night · Day 1
Dorian Inn
Mykonos
2 nights · Days 2–3
Giannoulaki Hotel
Santorini
3 nights · Days 4–6
Nikos Hotel
Athens
Day 7 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Athens
Meals included: Lunch
On arrival in Athens, the hotel is where you meet your tour leader. The Greek capital is rich in culture, history and art. A welcome lunch is a chance to meet your fellow travellers, ahead of a guided city tour that takes in some of the city’s leading attractions. Today’s optional excursion to the Acropolis can be booked ahead of time.
Included
- Welcome lunch in Athens
- Driving tour of Athens, including Panathinaikos Stadium and Hadrian’s Arch
Optional extras
- Acropolis Guided Tour · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Athens
- Hotel
- Dorian Inn
- Meals
- Lunch
Day 2
Athens – Mykonos
Meals included: BreakfastA transfer to the port connects with the local ferry to Mykonos. On arrival, an orientation tour of Mykonos Chora takes in the island’s top sights, leaving free time afterwards to wander independently. Mykonos is known for its nightlife, and the area has a number of local bars that suit a sundowner.
Included
- Orientation tour of Mykonos Chora
- Travel
- Athens → Mykonos by ferry
- Overnight
- Mykonos
- Hotel
- Giannoulaki Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Mykonos: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe day is at leisure. You can sunbathe on local beaches or explore the town of Mykonos, or join the optional Rhenia & Delos Cruise, sailing clear Cycladic waters to Rhenia island and the Delos archaeological site. In the evening, the optional Mykonos Cooking Class teaches authentic dishes inside a traditional home on the island.
Included
- Free time in Mykonos
Optional extras
- Rhenia & Delos Cruise · AED 535 per person
- Mykonos Cooking Class · AED 425 per person
- Overnight
- Mykonos
- Hotel
- Giannoulaki Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Mykonos – Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, the local ferry to Santorini leaves from the port, with its cliffs and beaches, walkways that wind through town, buildings in blue and white, and striking views to take in on the way. On arrival, there is a transfer to the hotel, followed by an orientation tour of Fira Town. The rest of the evening is yours to spend however you wish.
Included
- Orientation tour of Fira Town
- Travel
- Mykonos → Santorini by ferry
- Overnight
- Santorini
- Hotel
- Nikos Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Santorini: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is free to explore the island at your own pace. The Santorini Highlights optional excursion is one way to see more of it: it takes in a black sand beach, the charming village of Megalochori with its traditional cave houses, and wine tastings at a local winery, ending the day in Oia, known for its sunsets.
Included
- Free time in Santorini
Optional extras
- Santorini Highlights · AED 640 per person
- Overnight
- Santorini
- Hotel
- Nikos Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Santorini: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe day is free again, with the optional Caldera Islands excursion on offer for those who want it. It explores the islands scattered around the caldera, taking in a swim in therapeutic hot springs, a guided look at the famous volcano, and a traditional Greek lunch on Thirassia Island. Transfers, the volcano entrance fee and lunch are all included for the sailing trip across the caldera.
Included
- Free time in Santorini
Optional extras
- Caldera Islands · AED 510 per person
- Overnight
- Santorini
- Hotel
- Nikos Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Santorini – End of tour in Athens
Meals included: BreakfastToday brings an early transfer to Santorini Airport, from where a local flight returns to Athens, concluding the tour on arrival. Exchanging contact details with fellow travellers is worth doing before departing Athens this afternoon.
- Travel
- Santorini → Athens by plane
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromFri 14 May 2027ToThu 20 May 2027
Available
AED 9,788
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromFri 4 Jun 2027ToThu 10 Jun 2027
Few seats left
AED 10,485
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromFri 25 Jun 2027ToThu 1 Jul 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 8,870
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromFri 16 Jul 2027ToThu 22 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 8,870
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromFri 17 Sept 2027ToThu 23 Sept 2027
Few seats left
AED 8,870
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromFri 8 Oct 2027ToThu 14 Oct 2027
Available
AED 9,788
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromFri 29 Oct 2027ToThu 4 Nov 2027
Sold out
AED 8,870
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- 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
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Acropolis Guided Tour
Skip-the-line access to the Acropolis with your tour leader and a local guide, taking in the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon, with free time at the top for photos. Book this at least 20 days before the tour starts, as it is not refundable once confirmed. €50. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 215 per person
Rhenia & Delos Cruise
A boat trip around the Cycladic islands, with swimming and free time at Rhenia island, a Greek lunch on board, and a visit to the ancient ruins on Delos. Hotel transfers are included. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 535 per person
Mykonos Cooking Class
A cooking class in a traditional Mykonian home, preparing Greek and local dishes with a local hostess, followed by a five-course meal with local wines. Hotel transfers are included. €100, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 425 per person
Santorini Highlights
A full-day guided tour taking in a black sand beach, the village of Megalochori and its cave houses, a wine tasting at a local winery, and a walk through Oia in time for sunset. Lunch and hotel transfers are included. €150, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 640 per person
Caldera Islands
A sailing trip around the Santorini caldera, with a guided visit to the volcano, a swim in hot springs on Palea Kameni, and a Greek lunch on Thirassia island, sailing back past Oia, Imerovigli and Firostefani. Hotel transfers are included. €120, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 510 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Greece is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole tour, islands included.
UAE passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, though you will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. Apply up to six months before you travel, and start early if you are travelling in summer.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave Greece, and have been issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Greece aren’t included: arrange your own to Athens, in time for the hotel there by midday on day 1.
Your tour leader meets the group at the hotel in Athens at 12:00 on day 1. The tour ends on day 7 at Athens Airport, after an early flight back from Santorini, so book a flight home for the afternoon or later.
The ferries between Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, and the flight from Santorini to Athens, are included. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus a welcome lunch in Athens on day 1.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Greece uses the euro throughout, islands included. Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops, though it helps to carry some cash for tavernas and the island ferries.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from May to October, skipping August, so expect warm, sunny weather throughout, hottest in midsummer and milder in May, September and October.
Pack light layers, comfortable sandals or walking shoes for cobbled island lanes, and swimwear for Mykonos and Santorini. A hat and sun protection are useful even outside midsummer.
Island time
Mykonos and Santorini are reached by public ferry, and sailings can shift with the weather, so keep some flexibility around transfer times. Both islands have hills, cobbled lanes and steps, so comfortable footwear helps even on free days.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Athens and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Athens, Mykonos & Santorini?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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