7 days · Greece
Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
From AED 11,090per person, twin share
Seven days in Greece: the wonders of Athens, then the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
- 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
This trip combines a Greek island escape with ancient history. Athens’ past comes first, then Mykonos, with its beaches and windmills. After two days, the route continues from Mykonos to Santorini, with its whitewashed towns, sunsets and coastline.
Highlights
- A welcome lunch in Athens
- An Athens city tour
- Two nights on the famous island of Mykonos
- Three nights on the island of Santorini
See the journey come to life
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
Lunch included
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
Day 2
Athens – Mykonos
Breakfast includedA 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
Day 3
Mykonos: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe 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
Day 4
Mykonos – Santorini
Breakfast included
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
Day 5
Santorini: Free Day
Breakfast included
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
Day 6
Santorini: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe 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
Day 7
Santorini – End of tour in Athens
Breakfast includedToday 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
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Fri 14 May – Thu 20 May 2027
Available
AED 12,235
Single room +AED 4,295
Fri 4 Jun – Thu 10 Jun 2027
Few seats left
AED 13,110
Single room +AED 4,295
Fri 25 Jun – Thu 1 Jul 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 11,090
Single room +AED 4,295
Fri 17 Sept – Thu 23 Sept 2027
Sold out
Fri 8 Oct – Thu 14 Oct 2027
Few seats left
AED 12,695
Single room +AED 4,295
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 6 breakfasts and 1 lunch, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public ferries between Athens, Mykonos and Santorini
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Internal flight from Santorini to Athens
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Acropolis Guided Tour
Day 1AED 215per personSkip-the-line access to the Acropolis with your tour leader and a local guide, taking in the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea, 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.
See day 1 in the itineraryRhenia & Delos Cruise
Day 3AED 535per personA 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.
See day 3 in the itineraryMykonos Cooking Class
Day 3AED 425per personA cooking class held 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.
See day 3 in the itinerarySantorini Highlights
Day 5AED 640per personA 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.
See day 5 in the itineraryCaldera Islands
Day 6AED 510per personA 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.
See day 6 in the itinerary
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 extras 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 in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. This tour runs as a small group of up to 11, and most people know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Athens, Mykonos & Santorini?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. 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
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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