10-Day Greek Islands Itinerary
Athens start, ferry through three iconic Cyclades islands, fly home from Santorini. Book ferries ahead for high season.
Build this tripAt a glance
- Duration
- 10 days
- Cities
- 4
- Flight legs
- 1
- Budget/day
- $260
Cities
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Santorini
The plan
Day 1-2 Athens: Acropolis, Plaka, one good rooftop sunset. Day 3 ferry Athens-Mykonos (5h fast ferry, 2.5h premium). Days 3-5 Mykonos: beaches, Little Venice at night, Delos day trip. Day 6 short ferry to Naxos (30-60m). Days 6-7 Naxos: the most underrated Cyclades island -- Chora old town, Plaka beach, inland village drives. Day 8 ferry Naxos-Santorini (2h). Days 8-10 Santorini: Oia sunsets, caldera rim walk, a wine tasting tour. Fly home from JTR.
When to go
May-June or September (avoid August heat + crowds).