How many days do you need?
- Most travelers spend 7-8 days in Athens, Naxos, and Mykonos combined
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Santorini and Tinos
How Many Days Should You Spend in Athens?
How Many Days Should You Spend on Naxos?
How Many Days Should You Spend on Mykonos?
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Recommended Itineraries for Athens, Naxos, and Mykonos
Recommended Itinerary for 7 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Interactive Mythology Experience | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Farm Visit and Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Naxos, Horseback Riding Tour | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Beach Day on Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Return to Athens, Depart |
Spend seven days with the sun and sand on this family-focused itinerary. Start off with a mythology tour through the Acropolis, then set sail for Mykonos where you can feel the surf on your feet and taste traditional flavors with a farm dinner. You'll end in Naxos, seeing the island from horseback before you sneak in one more day on the beach. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Interactive Mythology Experience | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Farm Visit and Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Horseback Riding in Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Beach Day on Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Return to Athens, Depart |
Bring your whole brood to meet the most famous residents of Mykonos—its pelicans—on this eight-day itinerary. You'll start off with a guided mythology tour of Athens, then head to Mykonos to make some animal friends with beach time and a traditional farm visit. Then head to Naxos, where you'll see the island from horseback and top it off with one last day of lounging before you depart. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Santorini
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens, Welcome Dinner | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Athens to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 4 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Naxos Beaches and Villages Bike Tour | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Cooking Class on Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Ferry to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 9 | Farm Visit and Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 10 | Return to Athens, Depart |
Take the coast of the Cyclades from guidebook covers straight to your own social media feed with this 10-day itinerary. These famous islands have captured travelers' imaginations for centuries, and now it's your turn to explore via boat, bike, and more, whether you're riding smoothly past sunny beaches or settling in for dinner and stories on an island farm. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Tinos
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens, Welcome Dinner | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis and Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 4 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Tinos | Tinos |
| Day 8 | Follow the Marble Route | Tinos |
| Day 9 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 10 | Depart Athens |
The Greek alphabet is the oldest written language still in use today, so study up for your 10-day trip through Greece's history and modern influence. Go from up on the Acropolis to down to the Aegean Sea, circling through the Cycladic islands of Tinos, Mykonos, and Naxos with temples, food tours, historic terraces, and more. Read more
14-Day Itinerary Including Santorini and Chania
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| Day 3 | Farm Visit and Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 4 | Ferry to Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 5 | Cooking Class on Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Beach Day on Naxos | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Arrive in Santorini - Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tasting | Santorini |
| Day 8 | Catamaran Cruise | Santorini |
| Day 9 | Santorini to Chania | Chania |
| Day 10 | Old Town of Chania Tour | Chania |
| Day 11 | Dinner and Traditional Dancing at the Botanical Gardens | Chania |
| Day 12 | Gramvousa and Balos Beaches | Chania |
| Day 13 | Return to Athens and Athens Food Tour | Athens |
| Day 14 | Depart Athens |
The glittering Cyclades span hundreds of miles, with centuries of history under their belt. The two-week version of this itinerary starts in glamorous Mykonos before a stop in Naxos for beach time and a cooking class. Then, make your way to the volcanic sunsets and cliffside architecture of Santorini. End your trip on Crete, where amazing beaches, excellent cuisine, and great hospitality await. Read more