Athens, Naxos, Paros & Santorini Tour – 12 Days / 11 Nights
Discover ancient Athens and three beautiful Cycladic islands on a personalized Greece island-hopping holiday.
Our Athens, Naxos, Paros and Santorini tour combines guided sightseeing, traditional villages, beaches and free time.
GreeceTours arranges your hotels, ferry tickets, private transfers and scheduled private guided excursions. Enjoy a carefully planned journey with local travel support from Seretis Travel – GreeceTours.com, your travel specialists in Greece since 1989.
Choose your own travel dates. This itinerary is arranged around your preferred arrival and departure dates, subject to availability. You can also request additional nights, different hotel categories and optional experiences.
Your Greece Island-Hopping Holiday at a Glance
| Destination | Nights | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 2 | Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and historic neighbourhoods |
| Naxos | 3 | Traditional villages, countryside and sandy beaches |
| Paros | 3 | Parikia, Lefkes and picturesque Naoussa |
| Santorini | 3 | Oia, Pyrgos, Akrotiri and caldera views |
| Total | 11 | 12 days of sightseeing and relaxation |
The suggested package includes 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels with daily breakfast.
Double or twin rooms are arranged according to your preferences.
The original arrangement accommodates four adults in two rooms.
Other party sizes and room configurations can be quoted on request.
Choose Your Own Dates and Travel Style
This holiday has flexible departure dates, rather than one fixed group departure.
Tell us when you wish to travel.
We will check hotel availability and ferry connections before preparing your quotation.
You may request:
- Additional nights in Athens or on any island.
- Alternative hotel categories.
- Extra private sightseeing.
- Sailing, cooking or wine experiences.
- A return flight from Santorini to Athens.
- An additional Athens overnight before your international departure.
Seasonal ferry availability may require adjustments to the route or transport arrangements.
Your 12-Day Athens, Naxos, Paros & Santorini Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Athens
Meet your driver at Athens International Airport for your private transfer to the hotel.
Receive your travel information and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Depending on your arrival time, explore Plaka or dine at a traditional restaurant.
Early check-in can be requested, subject to hotel availability.
Included: Airport welcome, private transfer, and accommodation.
Overnight: Athens.
Day 2 – Private Athens Tour: Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
After breakfast, discover Athens with an English-speaking licensed guide.
Enjoy a panoramic introduction featuring Syntagma Square, Parliament, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Continue to the Acropolis to explore the Parthenon and other monuments.
Visit the Acropolis Museum for a deeper understanding of ancient Athens.
Your afternoon is free for shopping or a walk through Plaka and Monastiraki.
Included: Breakfast, private sightseeing arrangements, licensed guide, and standard Acropolis and Acropolis Museum admission.
Overnight: Athens.
Day 3 – Athens to Naxos by Ferry
Transfer privately to Piraeus Port and board your ferry to Naxos with reserved economy-class seats.
A high-speed service will be selected where available and suitable. A breakfast box can be requested for an early departure.
On arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Spend the remaining day exploring Naxos Town or visiting the Portara independently.
Included: Breakfast, private transfers, ferry tickets and accommodation.
Overnight: Naxos.
Day 4 – Private Guided Tour of Naxos
Explore Naxos with your private guide and vehicle.
The proposed route includes Halki and Apeiranthos, with time to discover village streets and island traditions. A visit to the Temple of Demeter may be included, subject to opening arrangements.
Enjoy a lunch stop at a local taverna, payable directly.
Included: Breakfast, private guided excursion, vehicle and standard admission to scheduled archaeological sites.
Overnight: Naxos.
Day 5 – Naxos at Leisure
Enjoy a full day at your own pace.
Relax on a sandy beach, explore the castle district or browse local shops.
Optional experiences include sailing, a cooking activity, additional private sightseeing or private beach transfers.
Included: Breakfast and accommodation.
Overnight: Naxos.
Day 6 – Naxos to Paros by Ferry
After breakfast, transfer privately to Naxos Port for your ferry to Paros.
Meet your driver on arrival and continue to your hotel.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Depending on your hotel location, explore the waterfront or arrange an evening in Parikia or Naoussa.
Included: Breakfast, private transfers, ferry tickets and accommodation.
Overnight: Paros.
Day 7 – Private Guided Tour of Paros
Discover Parikia and visit Panagia Ekatontapyliani church, subject to opening hours.
Continue to Lefkes, a traditional village with charming lanes and Cycladic architecture. Explore Naoussa and its picturesque fishing harbour.
There is time for photographs and a lunch stop, payable directly.
Included: Breakfast, private guided excursion, vehicle and any standard admission required for scheduled visits.
Overnight: Paros.
Day 8 – Paros at Leisure
Spend the day relaxing or exploring independently.
Optional arrangements include a private excursion to Antiparos, a boat trip, beach transfers or a local food experience.
Optional activities are quoted separately. Boat excursions depend on weather and availability.
Included: Breakfast and accommodation.
Overnight: Paros.
Day 9 – Paros to Santorini by Ferry
Transfer privately to Paros Port and travel to Santorini with reserved economy-class ferry seats.
Your driver will meet you at Athinios Port for your private hotel transfer.
Enjoy a free afternoon and evening to settle in and discover your surroundings.
Included: Breakfast, private transfers, ferry tickets and accommodation.
Overnight: Santorini.
Day 10 – Private Guided Tour of Santorini
Explore Santorini with your private guide and vehicle.
The proposed itinerary includes Oia, traditional Pyrgos and a guided visit to Akrotiri archaeological site.
Stop at a black-sand beach, with time for lunch payable directly. The order of visits depends on traffic, opening hours, and your preferred pace.
Included: Breakfast, private guided excursion, vehicle and standard Akrotiri admission.
Overnight: Santorini.
Day 11 – Santorini at Leisure
Enjoy your final full day on Santorini.
Explore Fira independently, relax at your hotel or spend time by the sea.
Optional experiences include a sunset catamaran cruise, private wine tasting, a volcano excursion or additional sightseeing.
Shared and private options can be quoted before booking.
Included: Breakfast and accommodation.
Overnight: Santorini.
Day 12 – Departure from Santorini
After breakfast, enjoy free time until your scheduled private transfer to Santorini Airport.
Included: Breakfast and private airport transfer.
If your international flight departs from Athens, request a Santorini–Athens flight and any necessary arrangements. An additional Athens overnight is recommended before a separately booked international departure.
This extension is quoted separately.
What Is Included
- Eleven nights in selected 3*, 4*, 5* , hotels.
- Double or twin accommodation according to the agreed quotation.
- Daily breakfast after each overnight stay.
- Private arrival transfer from Athens Airport.
- Private port transfers for every included ferry journey.
- Ferry tickets: Piraeus–Naxos, Naxos–Paros and Paros–Santorini.
- Reserved economy-class ferry seats.
- Scheduled private guided sightseeing in all four destinations.
- English-speaking licensed guides for scheduled guided visits.
- Standard entrance fees for scheduled archaeological sites and museums.
- Private departure transfer to Santorini Airport.
- Local travel coordination and support.
What Is Not Included
- International flights.
- Santorini–Athens flights or return ferries, unless specifically added.
- Approx 150 euros per person
- Lunches, dinners and drinks.
- Optional excursions and experiences.
- Hotel climate resilience tax, payable locally.
- Dedicated porterage.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and personal expenses.
Luggage and Private Transfers
Vehicles are selected according to your party size and declared luggage.
Drivers assist with loading and unloading at the vehicles. Guests normally carry their luggage aboard ferries and collect it on arrival.
Request additional porterage or luggage assistance near ferry boarding and disembarkation points. These services carry an extra charge and require confirmation.
Package Prices and Reservations
Your package is priced according to your travel dates, party size, room configuration and hotel availability.
Hotel names, room types, the price per person and the total package price are provided in your personalized quotation.
We confirm ferry schedules, departure times, and sightseeing arrangements during the booking process. Sending an enquiry does not reserve services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we choose our own travel dates?
Yes. You can choose your preferred travel dates. GreeceTours will check accommodation and transport availability before confirming your arrangements.
Can we change the number of nights?
Yes. Request additional nights or a revised itinerary when submitting your enquiry.
Are the transfers and sightseeing tours private?
The included transfers and scheduled guided excursions are private for your party. Ferry travel is aboard scheduled passenger services.
Can we choose a different hotel category?
Yes. Alternative hotel categories can be quoted according to your preferences and availability.
Does the package return to Athens?
The suggested itinerary ends at Santorini Airport. A return flight or ferry to Athens can be added separately.
Request Your Personalized Greece Holiday Quote
Plan your Athens, Naxos, Paros and Santorini tour with GreeceTours.
Send us your preferred dates, number of travellers, room requirements and flight details. We will prepare a personalized quotation covering your agreed accommodation, transport and sightseeing.
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