Island-Hopping Tour of Naxos & Santorini With Athens

Village of Oia at sunset in Greece

What to expect on this itinerary

The Greek Islands will awaken your senses on this bewitching 8-day tour, starting in Athens and including two popular islands. Delight in the sumptuous flavors of authentic Greek cuisine, spend time luxuriating on the white-sand beaches that hug the coastline of Naxos, escape to the secluded beaches of Koufonisia, bask in Santorini's serenity, and satiate your hunger for all ancient history in Athens.

Countries Visited

Greece

Places Visited

Naxos, Chalki, Filoti, Apeiranthos, Koufonisia, Santorini, Athens

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Athens - Uncovering Ancient Eras

Street art covers the facades of derelict buildings, ancient Greek architecture juts out of the skyline, and the Acropolis looms over the city on a giant cliff. Welcome to Athens, a cityscape that blends age-old architecture with contemporary design, culminating in a fascinating mix of traditional and modern style. Equally spectacular as it is grimy, Athens’ charm is rarely bested because it is a truly authentic representation of the Greek progression, from Ancient eras to the present day. You will spend your day freely exploring the heritage and cultural gems that lie across the city before indulging in supper.

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Day 2

Athens - Discovery of the Ancients

Day 3

Naxos - Meze and Monuments

Day 4

Naxos - Authentic Greek Experience

Day 5

Naxos - Serenity on Koufonisia

Day 6

Santorini - Sipping on Wine

Day 7

Santorini - The Sea Under the Stars

Day 8

Athens - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Arrive in Athens and acclimate yourself to the fascinating city as you tour cultural landmarks and contemporary art houses
  • Visit Athens’ remarkable ancient highlights of the Acropolis and the Pantheon to discover the origins of this age-old civilization
  • Tuck into traditional Greek meze and witness the Temple of Apollo in the spirited island of Naxos before transferring to Chalki, Filoti, and Apeiranthos
  • Spend moments of peace away from the crowds on the secret beaches of Koufonisia, where the sand is white and the water is turquoise
  • Sip wines that have been grown on volcanic soil in Santorini and watch the sunset over the evergreen vineyards from the terrace of a delightful estate
  • Watch the stars twinkle in the night sky above Santorini after a blazing sunset over the endless seascape

Starting Price

$3,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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My husband and I went through Zicasso to plan our honeymoon to Italy and Greece. This was the best decision ever! We worked closely with our travel specialist to plan our trip and she was absolutely phenomenal. This was our first international trip outside of the US, so we were a bit nervous at first! However, our specialist ensured every aspect of the trip was organized and that we were taken care of every step of the way.

The biggest relief was transportation. We did not have to give a second thought as to how we were getting places; we had drivers set up at every destination and for nearly every activity. Also, we had 24/7 support if anything were to go wrong, which gave us peace of mind.

If you are hesitant to use Zicasso for your next trip, I want you to know that I was too, but it was the best decision! We were able to personalize and tailor our trip to our needs without the hassle of dealing with the details.

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It was a great experience to work with Zicasso's travel company from the very beginning. Our agent was wonderful, responsive, attentive to details, and helpful before and during the trip. Our family had a magical trip. I am very grateful to our agent and her team for making it happen.

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Jean B.
Greece Travel Review: Athens, Naxos, Santorini, Corinth, Catamaran Ride, Private Tours, History, 8-Night Trip

Zicasso's trip coordinator planned the perfect trip for our visit to Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. We told her our budget, our desires for travel and accommodations, and we had some places that we thought might be interesting to visit. She took our information and planned the perfect vacation. She covered every detail. We never had to worry about where we were going or how we would get there. Everything was wonderful.

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Our trip to Italy and Greece was everything we thought it would be. Our itinerary was planned so that we had a good mix of downtime and guided tours and activities. It was hard to relax the first couple of days because we wanted to see and do everything in each city we visited, but the itinerary slowed down by the end for us to relax and enjoy.

Zicasso's tour operator picked wonderful hotels that were very accommodating and located close enough to the main tourist areas, but also not right in the middle, so you had some quiet time to reset. We highly recommend the private and small group guided tours; each tour guide was wonderful and we enjoyed our time with each of them.

The tour operator was quick to help us in a bind once our trip was over due to a canceled flight home. They quickly found us a hotel for our unexpected extra night stay and took care of us every step of the way if we had questions in traveling to each city we visited. We look forward to planning our next trip and would chose this tour company again!

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Our Zicasso travel company and agent did a fantastic job planning the anniversary trip of our dreams. Each hotel was fantastic, with a unique experience. The staff, from the front desk at check-in, breakfast attendants, drivers, and tour guides, brought the hospitality! We did not have to worry about a thing. We will definitely recommend and use our travel company and agent again.

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