🌅 Athens Mainland Mykonos Santorini 11 Day Itinerary – Overview

The Athens Mainland Mykonos Santorini 11 Day Itinerary is the ultimate Greek journey — combining ancient wonders, UNESCO sites, coastal beauty, and the magic of two world-famous Cycladic islands.
This curated itinerary blends guided cultural exploration with relaxed island time, high-speed ferries, comfortable 4-star hotels, and seamless private transfers.

If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos & Santorini in one unforgettable route, this is the perfect tour for you.


Short Program Description

  • Day 1: Arrival in Athens – Airport pick-up & hotel check-in

  • Day 2: Athens City Tour – Acropolis, Museum, panoramic tour

  • Day 3: Athens → Corinth Canal → Epidaurus → Nafplion → Mycenae → Olympia

  • Day 4: Olympia → Delphi – Guided visit

  • Day 5: Delphi → Kalambaka – Archaeological site & museum

  • Day 6: Meteora → Athens – Monasteries & Thermopylae

  • Day 7: Athens → Mykonos – High-speed ferry

  • Day 8: Free Day in Mykonos – Optional experiences

  • Day 9: Mykonos → Santorini – High-speed ferry

  • Day 10: Free Day in Santorini – Optional tours

  • Day 11: Departure from Santorini – Flight or ferry to Athens (optional)


✈️ Optional Return Options

  • Flight to Athens (1 hour) – €140 per person

  • High-Speed Ferry – €100 per person

We can arrange your preferred return method upon booking.


📅 Detailed Itinerary – Athens Mainland Mykonos Santorini 11 Day Itinerary

DAY 01 – Arrival in Athens

Private pick-up upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free — relax or explore the city at your own pace. Optional tours are available.


DAY 02 – Athens City Tour

A half-day guided experience through the highlights of Athens, including:

  • Panathinaikon Stadium

  • Temple of Olympian Zeus

  • Syntagma Square & Parliament

  • Academy, University, National Library

  • Guided visit of the Acropolis

  • Entry to the Acropolis Museum

Return to your hotel or enjoy Plaka & Ermou for food and shopping.


DAY 03 – Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplion & Mycenae → Olympia

Your 4-day classical tour begins:

  • Stop at Corinth Canal

  • Explore the ancient theatre of Epidaurus

  • Short visit of Nafplion

  • Guided tour of Mycenae including the Lion Gate & Agamemnon’s Tomb

  • Evening arrival in Olympia – dinner & overnight


DAY 04 – Olympia → Delphi

Guided tour of Ancient Olympia including:

  • Temple of Zeus

  • Stadium & Palaestra

  • Archaeological Museum (Hermes of Praxiteles)

In the afternoon, travel north to Delphi for dinner & overnight.


DAY 05 – Delphi → Kalambaka

Morning guided visit of the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Delphi Museum (including the Charioteer).
Afternoon drive through central Greece to Kalambaka for dinner & overnight.


DAY 06 – Meteora → Athens

In the morning, enjoy your visit to Meteora — one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage sites.

After the tour, continue the journey back to Athens with a short stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of King Leonidas.

Overnight in Athens.


DAY 07 – Athens → Mykonos

Early transfer to Piraeus for the high-speed ferry to Mykonos.
Arrival and private transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day free.


DAY 08 – Mykonos – Free Day

Enjoy Mykonos at leisure — golden beaches, shopping, nightlife, iconic windmills.
Optional experiences:

  • Cruise to Delos Island

  • Jeep safari

  • Scuba diving


DAY 09 – Mykonos → Santorini

Take the high-speed ferry to Santorini.
Private transfer to your hotel and free time to explore Fira, Oia, or the volcano view.


DAY 10 – Santorini – Free Day

Relax and enjoy the magic of Santorini.

Top suggestions:

  • Volcano & hot springs cruise

  • Wine tasting in local wineries

  • Sunset in Oia

  • Red & Black beaches


DAY 11 – Departure from Santorini

Private transfer to the airport or port.
Add a flight or ferry to Athens if needed.
Our services end here — but we’re happy to assist with any additional arrangements.


🏨 Hotels Included – Athens Mainland Mykonos Santorini 11 Day Itinerary

Athens:

  • Athens Tiare Hotel

  • Polis Grand Hotel

  • The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive

  • Airotel Parthenon

  • Brown Acropol

Mykonos:

  • Aeolos Resort

  • Yiannaki Hotel

  • Porto Mykonos Hotel

  • Petinos Beach

  • Harmony Boutique Hotel

  • Rhenia Hotel

Santorini:

  • Anassa Hotel

  • El Greco Resort & Spa

  • Santorini Palace

  • Nefeles Luxury Suites

  • Delion View Hotel

  • On the Cliff Suites


🌟 Included

  • 3 nights Athens, 2 Mykonos, 2 Santorini (BB)

  • 4-day Classical Greece tour with Meteora (HB)

  • Athens city tour with Acropolis & Museum

  • All private transfers

  • High-speed ferries (Piraeus → Mykonos, Mykonos → Santorini)

  • Meet & Greet assistance

  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites & museums

  • Taxes


Not Included

  • Meals & drinks not mentioned

  • Tips & porterage

  • Personal expenses

  • Overnight stay tax (paid locally)


💛 A Personal Touch

At Elite Greece Travels, every multi-day itinerary is designed with personal care and local expertise.
From choosing the right hotel to arranging your transfers and optional tours, we handle every detail so you can simply enjoy Greece — stress-free and beautifully planned.


💶 Prices – Athens Mainland Mykonos Santorini 11 Day Itinerary

Arrival DatesDouble / TwinTripleSingleChild
April€2010€1880€2990€1160
May€2260€2080€3480€1240
June€2340€2150€3640€1280
July – September€2400€2200€3760€1310
October€2105€1960€3170€1180

 


📝 Notes – Athens Mainland Mykonos Santorini 11 Day Itinerary

  • Ferry schedules may change without prior notice, and certain itinerary sections might not be possible at the very beginning or end of the season due to limited connections.
  • An overnight stay tax” applies to all hotels in Greece. This tax is charged per room per night and is €3 for 3★ hotels, €7 for 4★ hotels, and €10 for 5★ hotels.
    Please note that this tax is not included in our rates and must be paid directly at the hotel during check-in or check-out.
  • Any request for room upgrade, ferry upgrade, or hotel change is subject to availability or may require an additional cost.
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are set by the Greek government. In case of any official change, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
  • The above rates include VAT 24%.
    If there is an official VAT modification, prices will be updated as required.
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