How many Greek islands in 7 days?

7 Day Greek Island Hopping Itinerary in Mykonos, Delos + Paros. Looking for a classic Greece island itinerary? This one is for you! While you can spend as long as you please on each island, you can visit about 3 islands in a week by spending at least 2 days at each destination.



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Explore 34 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Greece. Seven days in Greece is enough time to cover a few of the country's highlights, whether you're looking for a relaxing island escape, to explore ancient ruins, or for a taste of the Greek culture and way of life.

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Take your pick of Greek island jewels Most first-timers choose the Cyclades, homing in on Santorini for its cliffs dripping with whitewashed cubic buildings, and Mykonos for its charismatic appeal. Once you've had your fill of Mykonos, take the ferry to nearby Tinos.

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Piraeus, Mykonos & Naxos. The Piraeus- Mykonos- Naxos route is a fabulous one-week island-hopping itinerary for Greece. First, you will experience local life in the harbour town of Piraeus. Next, ferry to Mykonos, one of the most famous jet-set islands in Greece, with world-famous beach clubs and vibrant nightlife.

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Info about the ferry between Santorini and Mykonos Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos reach the port in about 2-3 hr, as the route is mainly operated by high-speed ferries. The distance between Santorini and Mykonos is just 64 nautical miles (around 118 km), which makes one-day trips rather convenient!

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You can plan a week-long trip around the Greek Islands for between $1,000 to $1,500. This is why the Greek Islands offer some of the best low-budget destinations in Europe. Our small group Greek Island trips start at $820 including accommodations and some meals and ground transportation (not including flights).

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While they are the most popular islands in Greece, they are also the most expensive to visit out of all Greek islands combined, which is why locals tend to avoid them. However, there is a slight cost difference between the two, and as it turns out, here is the winner: Mykonos is the more affordable island to visit.

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Explore Naxos island from Santorini You can go on a one-day trip from Santorini to Naxos daily with at least 5 ferry crossings. The earliest ferry from Santorini to Naxos departs at 06:45 from the port of Athinios, arriving around 08:45 or 09:10 in Naxos.

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Mykonos is an island of wild parties, cosmopolitan beaches, and picturesque villages. The second most popular tourist destination in Greece is often called the Ibiza of Greece. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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Usually it makes sense to go to the farthest island (Crete) first. Also, since you are going near the end of the 'season' it's best to visit Santorini last, since its season lasts a bit longer, thanks to cruise ships etc.

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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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Best Time to Visit the Greek Islands: The Greek islands are at their best from late May to early October for swimming, suntanning, and beach weather; and from April to early November for sightseeing, hiking, and exploring. A good travel itinerary for Greece should consider the weather patterns of the Greek islands.

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The ferry crossing from Mykonos to Santorini is approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Mykonos to Santorini ferry duration can range between 1 hour 55 minutes and 2 hours 55 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.

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Crete has better beaches but they're spread out and it takes a fair bit of effort to see the best beaches. Santorini is small and it's easy to get around to all the popular beaches. Crete has more small traditional (non-touristy) villages. Santorini is more romantic and better suited to a honeymoon.

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The ferry crossing from Athens to Santorini is approximately 5 hours on ferries servicing this route. Athens to Santorini ferry duration can range between 4 hours 45 minutes and 11 hours 50 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.

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