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Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete Tour – 9 Days / 8 Nights
Discover ancient Athens and three distinctive Greek islands on a tailor-made nine-day holiday. Explore the Acropolis, stroll through Mykonos Town, enjoy Santorini’s caldera views and discover Crete’s history and cuisine.
This Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete tour combines eight nights of accommodation with breakfast, private arrival and departure transfers, ferry journeys and a domestic flight back to Athens. An Athens sightseeing tour adds a guided introduction to the capital.
Choose boutique accommodation, comfortable 4-star hotels or a personalised luxury upgrade. GreeceTours helps you plan the details, with local travel experience since 1989.
Your Greece Holiday at a Glance
- Duration: 9 days / 8 nights.
- Route: Athens → Mykonos → Santorini → Heraklion, Crete → Athens.
- Accommodation: 2 nights in each destination.
- Meals: Daily hotel breakfast.
- Transfers: Private transfers between your hotels and the relevant airports or ports.
- Transport: Ferries between destinations and a Heraklion–Athens flight.
- Included sightseeing: Athens city tour, Acropolis and Acropolis Museum itinerary.
- Optional experiences: Delos, wine tasting, sunset cruises, Knossos and Cretan cooking.
- Travel style: Independently arranged holiday with a choice of group or private excursions.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Greece. Your driver meets you at Athens Airport for a private transfer to your hotel.
Settle in and enjoy free time in the capital. Walk through Plaka, browse Monastiraki or choose a restaurant for your first Greek dinner.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 – Athens City Tour, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
After breakfast, join a guided group sightseeing tour introducing Athens and its ancient heritage.
The itinerary includes panoramic city highlights, the Acropolis and Parthenon, and the Acropolis Museum. Entrance ticket arrangements will be specified in your quotation.
Spend the afternoon at leisure. Explore local neighbourhoods, enjoy shopping or relax at your hotel. A private sightseeing upgrade can be arranged on request.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 – Athens to Mykonos
Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to the departure port.
Travel by ferry to Mykonos. A high-speed service can be arranged when available for your dates. On arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day discovering Mykonos Town, its whitewashed lanes, waterfront and famous windmills.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 4 – Mykonos at Leisure or Optional Delos Tour
Choose how you would like to spend your full day on Mykonos.
Join an optional walking tour through Mykonos Town and Little Venice, or arrange an excursion to Delos. Alternatively, relax by the pool or visit a beach.
Group and private options depend on your dates. If you want two activities in one day, we will check their schedules and transfer requirements.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 5 – Mykonos to Santorini
After breakfast, your driver takes you to the port for your ferry journey to Santorini.
On arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Choose accommodation suited to your priorities, from village stays to caldera-view rooms and suites.
Spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the island’s scenery.
Overnight in Santorini.
Day 6 – Santorini at Leisure, Wine Tasting or Sunset Cruise
Enjoy breakfast and a day tailored to your interests.
Optional experiences include wine tasting at local wineries, a small-group sunset cruise or a private island excursion. You may also explore Fira and Oia independently.
Tell us whether you prefer sightseeing, swimming, food and wine, or relaxation. Cruise routes, inclusions and pick-up arrangements will be confirmed before booking.
Overnight in Santorini.
Day 7 – Santorini to Heraklion, Crete
Enjoy free time before your private transfer to Santorini’s port.
Take the ferry to Heraklion, subject to the seasonal timetable. On arrival, your driver transfers you to your hotel.
If time allows, walk along the Venetian harbour or enjoy dinner in the city.
Overnight in Heraklion.
Day 8 – Discover Crete
Spend the day exploring or relaxing.
Choose an optional Knossos and Heraklion excursion, a Cretan cooking experience or time at the beach. Guiding, entrance tickets and meals depend on the experience selected.
A private excursion to Chania can also be quoted. It involves substantial driving from Heraklion, so an extra night is worth considering.
Overnight in Heraklion.
Day 9 – Fly to Athens & Depart
After breakfast, take a private transfer to Heraklion Airport for your flight to Athens.
Your domestic flight will be selected around your onward travel plans. Baggage allowance and connection arrangements will be stated in your quotation.
An additional Athens night can be arranged if the flight schedules require it or you prefer a more relaxed departure.
What Is Included?
- Eight nights of accommodation in your confirmed room category.
- Daily hotel breakfast.
- Private airport and port transfers for the listed itinerary.
- Ferry tickets: Athens–Mykonos, Mykonos–Santorini and Santorini–Heraklion.
- Domestic flight from Heraklion to Athens.
- Athens guided group sightseeing tour as described.
- Local assistance throughout your arranged holiday.
The final quotation confirms hotels, transport classes, baggage, entrance tickets and all booked services.
What Is Not Included?
- International flights.
- Optional excursions, cruises and private tour upgrades, unless added to your quotation.
- Entrance fees unless expressly included.
- Meals other than breakfast, unless specified.
- Accommodation climate resilience fees, payable locally where applicable.
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Travel insurance.
Hotels & Luxury Upgrades
Your accommodation is selected according to your dates, budget and preferred location.
Options include central Athens hotels, boutique or seaside stays in Mykonos, caldera-view accommodation in Santorini and city hotels in Heraklion.
Request sea views, suites or additional comfort for a honeymoon or anniversary. Specific properties, room categories and celebration arrangements are confirmed individually.
Price & Personalised Quotation
Request a quotation for your preferred travel dates.
Your price depends on hotel and room selection, transport availability, ticket class, traveller numbers and optional experiences.
Send us your arrival and departure details, number of travellers, room requirements and approximate budget. We will prepare a proposal stating the total cost, inclusions and booking terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we customise this nine-day Greece tour?
Yes. Add nights, change hotel standards, request private sightseeing or choose different island experiences.
Are the island tours included?
The Athens sightseeing tour is included in the proposed itinerary. Island excursions are optional unless expressly added to your quotation.
Can this itinerary operate throughout the year?
The ferry route depends on seasonal services. Outside the main operating season, alternative transport or a revised itinerary may be needed.
Is two nights in Crete enough?
Two nights allow a short stay focused on Heraklion and its surroundings. Add nights for more beaches, villages or time in Chania.
Can you arrange a honeymoon or anniversary holiday?
Yes. We can quote upgraded rooms, romantic dinners and selected experiences, subject to availability.
Is the domestic flight baggage included?
The allowance depends on the booked fare. Your quotation will specify the checked and cabin baggage included.
Plan Your Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete Holiday
Tell GreeceTours when you would like to travel and what matters most to you. We will help you combine accommodation, transport and experiences into a personalised Greece holiday.
Contact us with your dates, traveller numbers, and budget to request your tailor-made proposal.