Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Tinos & Crete: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Tinos & Crete?

• Most travelers spend 10-16 days in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Tinos, and Crete combined
• With 17 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
• The most common extension is Heraklion

How Many Days to Spend on Santorini
How Many Days to Spend on Mykonos
How Many Days to Spend in the Greek Islands
How Many Days to Spend on Crete

Recommended Itineraries for Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Tinos & Crete

Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days

Escape to Athens and Greece's islands with this laid-back itinerary. See the sights, sample some of the city's best street food, and then sail for the Cyclades. Stop in Tinos, a hidden gem with a vibrant artisan community and rich religious history, before heading to neighboring Mykonos. You'll enjoy an authentic meal with the locals, followed by beach time on Santorini and a cruise around its volcanic caldera. Then head to Crete for sun and surf and time in and around the Venetian Chania. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days

This trip to Athens and nearby islands offer a relaxing escape full of sun, surf, and culture. Explore Athens at your own pace and try local delicacies on a street food tour. Then set sail for the hidden gem of Tinos, where you'll learn about its religious and artisan history. Bask on the beaches of Mykonos and cruise around Santorini's volcanic caldera lagoon. Continue to Crete, where you'll roam the enchanting streets of old Chania and visit historic villages before you head home. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days

Start your 12-day trip in Athens, where you'll explore at your own pace and try some of the capital's best street food. Then begin your island-hopping adventure with a stop in Tinos, a pilgrimage site and home to a centuries-old marble craft. Next, stroll through the pretty streets of Mykonos, unwind on the beach, and indulge in some of the island's excellent culinary offerings. Set sail for Santorini, where you'll cruise around its volcanic caldera before moving to Crete's charming historic towns and villages. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days

Start in Athens on this relaxed itinerary to Greece, where you'll see the sights at your own pace before checking out Tinos, the often-overlooked gem with a rich religious history. Continue to neighboring Mykonos to indulge in its glamorous restaurant scene and unwind on the beach. Dig into an authentic farm-to-table meal before moving on to the volcanic island of Santorini. Next, you'll sail to Crete for its stunning lagoons and traditional villages before returning to Athens for a sunset sendoff. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks

Find your piece of paradise with the two-week version of this laid-back itinerary. Start with street food and native wine varietals in Athens before heading to Tinos for a cultural tour. Glamorous Mykonos and Santorini are next before continuing to Crete, where turquoise lagoons and village tours ensure you're thoroughly blissed out before you return to Athens. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days

Savor every moment of this relaxed cultural tour of Athens and the islands. Lasting just over two weeks, this itinerary leaves plenty of room for exploration as you roam the food markets of Athens, go wine tasting in the vineyards of Nemea, and learn about the centuries-old marble craft on the island of Tinos. You'll visit Mykonos's glamorous and traditional sides, cruise around Santorini's volcanic caldera, and unwind on the beaches of Crete. End your trip back to Athens with a memorable sunset over the ruins. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 16 Days

Take your time exploring Athens and the islands on this Greece tour, following a relaxed pace from the markets of Athens to the vineyards of Nemea. Go off the beaten path to the pilgrimage island of Tinos before sailing to Mykonos for some cosmopolitan charm. You'll explore the picturesque streets of Santorini and cruise around its volcanic caldera before going to Crete. Get your fill of historic villages and luxurious beaches before wrapping up your trip back to the capital. Read more

How to travel between Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Tinos & Chania

How to get to Santorini
The most convenient way to get to Santorini, one of the most popular destinations to visit in Greece, is to fly from Athens. However, flights are available from several other locations in Europe and the UK. Read more

How to get to Mykonos
Mykonos is one of the most popular destinations to visit in Greece. Although known as a "party island," this island has something for everyone, whether you're interested in a party scene, LGBTQ culture, or ancient history. Read more

How to get to Tinos
The small island of Tinos is part of the Cyclades islands, the same cluster home to Santorini and Mykonos. If you're coming from Athens, head to the port of Piraeus and take the ferry to Tinos, which takes as little as two hours. Read more

How to get to Chania
Chania is the second largest city on Crete and the island's former capital. Chania is known for its intersection of histories and cultures. Once under Byzantine rule, Chania was taken over by the Venetians in the 13th century and by the Ottomans in the 17th century and still contains many traces of these different cultures today. Read more