How many days do you need in Athens, Naxos, Mykonos & Tinos?
- Most travelers spend 9-12 days in Athens, Naxos, Mykonos, and Tinos combined
- Visiting Athens, Naxos, Mykonos, and Tinos in 6 to 8 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Santorini and Nafplio
How Many Days to Spend on Mykonos
How Many Days to Spend in the Greek Islands
How Many Days to Spend on Naxos
Recommended Itineraries for Athens, Naxos, Mykonos & Tinos
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 4 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Mykonos, Explore | Mykonos |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 8 | Follow the Marble Route, Return to Athens | Athens |
| Day 9 | Depart Athens |
Travel through time with a nine-day trip into Classical Greece. Hear the myths of the Acropolis in Athens before heading to the islands of Naxos, Mykonos, and Tinos, home to mythological sites, local delicacies, beautiful villages, and more. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 4 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Mykonos, Explore | Mykonos |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 8 | Follow the Marble Route | Tinos |
| Day 9 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 10 | Depart Athens |
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
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Morning Visit to Museums, Afternoon Ancient Cooking Class | Athens |
| Day 4 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 5 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Ferry to Mykonos, Explore | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 8 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 9 | Follow the Marble Route | Tinos |
| Day 10 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 11 | Depart Athens |
About seven percent of the world's marble comes from Greece, and you'll get to see the source—alongside plenty of other famous exports—on this 11-day itinerary. In addition to a hike along the marble route on Tinos, you'll experience homemade cheese and liqueur on Naxos, mythology on Delos, and the museums of Athens. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Morning Visit to Museums, Afternoon Ancient Cooking Class | Athens |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Mycenae & Nafplio | Athens |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 6 | Naxos Food Panorama | Naxos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Mykonos, Explore | Mykonos |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 9 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 10 | Follow the Marble Route | Tinos |
| Day 11 | Return to Athens, Sunset at Cape Sounion | Athens |
| Day 12 | Depart Athens |
Immerse yourself in the history of Greece with this 12-day itinerary. Start with the museums and myths of Athens with an Acropolis tour, cooking class, and trip to Mycenae. Then venture out to the Cyclades to see the sites and sample some of the local agriculture along the way. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Nafplio
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens | Athens |
| Day 2 | Guided Local Farm Experience, Transfer to Nafplio | Nafplio |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Rural Village & Olive Experience | Nafplio |
| Day 4 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore | Tinos |
| Day 5 | Tinian Culinary Workshop | Tinos |
| Day 6 | Ferry to Mykonos, Farm Visit & Mykonian Dinner | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Naxos Food & Castle Tour | Naxos |
| Day 9 | Return to Athens, Depart |
Discover Greece's cuisine through its culinary heritage of the Cyclades and Peloponnese on this nine-day tour. Athena won over the citizens of Athens by providing them with an olive tree—you'll see all the ways in which the mighty olive continues to dominate Greek culture. Visit a working olive grove, learn to put olive-based ingredients into practice in a Tinian cooking class, and sample more local specialties at a farmhouse dinner. Read more
12-Day Itinerary Including Santorini
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens, Explore | Athens |
| Day 2 | Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology Tour | Athens |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Delphi | Athens |
| Day 4 | Ferry to Tinos, Explore Volax | Tinos |
| Day 5 | Follow the Marble Route | Tinos |
| Day 6 | Ferry to Mykonos, Day Trip to Delos | Mykonos |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Naxos, Explore | Naxos |
| Day 8 | Guided Cultural Heritage Tour | Naxos |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 10 | Explore Santorini | Santorini |
| Day 11 | Morning Tour to Prehistoric Akrotiri | Santorini |
| Day 12 | Return to Athens, Depart |
Enjoy some of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades on this trip, starting on the mainland with mythology tours of the Acropolis, stargazing at constellations, and walks through the Temple of Delphi. Make your way to Tinos, the hidden gem of the Aegean, where you'll enjoy visits to marble villages, an afternoon on the beach, and an art workshop, followed by the glitz of Mykonos and the ancient ruins of Delos. End your trip with historical sites in Naxos, plus gorgeous views, beaches, and a wine tasting in Santorini. Read more
How to travel between Athens, Naxos, Mykonos & Tinos
How to get to Naxos
Naxos is the largest and greenest of the Cycladic Islands and offers experiences and adventures for all types of travelers. Read more
How to get to Tinos
The small island of Tinos is part of the Cyclades Islands, the same clusters 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 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
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