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Best of Greece (15 days) Athens & 4 Islands in 15 days (Self-Guided)

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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, French, Dutch
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Athens and the Acropolis
  • Relax on the aristocratic island of Syros
  • Discover Mykonos' windmills and Little Venice
  • Visit Santorini's Caldera and iconic Oia
  • Uncover Crete's rich history and landscapes

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Days 1 - 2 Athens arrival
  2. Days 3 - 4 Syros the capital of the Cyclades
  3. Days 5 - 6 Mykonos
  4. Days 7 - 8 Santorini with a view
  5. Days 9 - 13 Crete never ending
  6. Day 14 Athens
  7. Day 15 Departure
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What's Not Included

  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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    4.3
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  • JH
    · June 11th, 2025
    Very well organized self-guided tour. Plenty of tome to enjoy the beauty of Athens. The islands were fabulous. Our favorites were Syros and Crete. With so many transfers we were concerned that something could go wrong, but with the exception of one minor glitch (which was very quickly resolved) all transfers were as smooth as silk. All drivers were courteous and helpful When on Crete we had the good fortune to meet Chryssa and other staff members of Dot Travel. Many thanks to all of you for a memorable vacation Mimi H.
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Mimi, thank you so much for the kind words and detailed feedback. It is fantastic to read that you were so happy with this tour and the services of our Team! Warm Regards, Dot Travel Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • S
    · June 9th, 2025
    Very well organised , no issues with transfers very seamless and easy .
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Simone, thank you for the feedback. We are glad to read that everything worked out well for you. Warm Regards, The Dot Travel Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • WC
    · June 9th, 2025
    TourRadar’s Best of Greece - 15 days Athens & 4 islands self-guided tour We enjoyed this tour very much. At the airport and ferry arrival points, there was reliably someone waiting to take us to our hotels, and the pre-arranged transfers from our hotels to the excursions, ferries and airports were similarly reliable. Athens, Syros, Mykonos, and Crete fully met our pre-trip expectations, but Santorini was a bit more commercial and tourist-overrun than we would have like. We could not have navigated any of these locations on our own (except for compact Ermoupolis on Syros), so we took at least one pre-booked excursion at each place. The historical museums in Athens (Acropolis Museum) and Heraklion/Crete (Palace at Knossos and the Historical Museum of Crete), and the Apollo Theatre in Ermoupolis, were the highlights of the trip for us. At every hotel, the breakfasts were excellent and the services are wonderful. Overall, this is a great 15-days trip. Thank you very much to Dot Travel and TourRadar. We will tell all our friends and we will do more… William
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear William, thank you so much for the detailed feedback; it is greatly appreciated! We are glad to read that you enjoyed your Greece tour and we will do our best to provide future travellers with similar services. Warm Regards, Dot Travel Team
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • Best of Greece (15 days) Athens & 4 Islands in 15 days (Self-Guided) reviewer 4
    · June 4th, 2025
    Most of the organization around this tour was excellent - especially the transfers and the Seajet ferries. Accommodation was challenging in some places, such as Syros and Mykonos. On Syros, the remote location of our accommodation in Finikas, 20 minutes from the historic city of Ermoupoli, was a shock! It was very isolated and many businesses had not opened for Summer season. The hotel and the managers were delightful, no complaints there! We caught a bus and explored Ermoupoli. There was no indication in the information that we would be isolated. Accommodation was plentiful and reasonably priced in the CBD. Really cannot see the logic in your choice of location.
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Auguste, Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to read that you were not satisfied with the beautiful sea front hotel in Syros which is also mentioned while booking this tour. Unfortunately, it is hard for us to satisfy all choices,... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • Best of Greece (15 days) Athens & 4 Islands in 15 days (Self-Guided) reviewer 5
    · May 22nd, 2025
    Everything went smoothly Most hotels were good Crete hotel wasn’t to our liking Location of hotel on Santorini wasn’t to our liking
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Antonia, thank you for your kind feedback. Warm Regards, Dot Travel Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • PP
    · May 18th, 2025
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    Perfect tour to discover different aspects of Greece (Athens/cyclades/Crete). Simple, decent hotels in good locations, Transfers were organized and punctual, and we had no problems with the ferries... The "one excursion per stage" package was a good idea, and most of the excursions were perfect. On the other hand, the excursion to Santorini was very disappointing: from the 8:30 a.m. departure from the hotel to 4:30 p.m., we had no opportunity to eat. No stopover, only beer, sodas and chips on board! What's more, there was no commentary on board other than the names of the islands and the temperature of the water in the hot spring! nothing about history, geology, the Cyclades, everyday life... This excursion was supposed to end with the sunset at Oia: the sun set at 8:12 p.m., but the meeting point at the parking lot was given to us at 8:00 p.m. !!!!!
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Pascal, thank you for the feedback provided and all details mentioned. We will try to figure out the issue that occured with Oia sunset and do our best that other travellers will not face the same as you. We do apologize for this inconvenience and... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • SM
    · May 16th, 2025
    A truly great experience for people like us. That would be adventurous, looking for a good price, and willing to stay on top of details. Sometimes the plans change, through no fault of the company (say, ferry schedule) but you should stay on top of it. Be aware that the great price comes at a cost. You won’t be staying in the heart of tourist land. Generally we gained from the choices. The owner of some small hotels were wonderful people eager to please. The TourRadar free eSIM saved us from potential missed connection on two occasions. Kudos for that feature. We love the self guided format and each location had virtues we would not have found on our own. A well designed tour.
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Moshe, Thank you so much for the detailed feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with Dot Travel & TourRadar. Warm Regards, The Dot Travel Team
    Trip date: April 2025
  • MA
    · May 8th, 2025
    My trip in Greece organised by Dot Travel was wonderful. The hotels were very comfortable and in great locations whilst the staff were so friendly and helpful. The transfer drivers were always friendly and punctual and moving from one location to the next was easy and seamless. I enjoyed chatting with staff at the Sea Breeze Hotel who were also very helpful in organising tours for me. I would definitely recommend this trip if you’d like to see some of the islands. I would however suggest an extra night on Syros as there is quite a lot to see and do there.
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Margot, Thank you so much for the detailed and kind feedback! Warm Regards, The Dot Travel Team
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • B
    · April 26th, 2025
    This was our first self guided tour. Well organize from transportation to hotels. Very happy with vacation. We will do that again just different area of Europe
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Bozena, Thank you for your kind feedback! Warm Regards, The Dot Travel Team
    Trip date: April 2025
  • LW
    · April 24th, 2025
    All of the transfers were on time and went well. The accommodation in Psyros was lovely. The accommodation in Mykonos was very dated. The accommodation on Santorini was well situated and pleasant. The accommodation in Crete was in a town with very little to do. Would have preferred staying in Heraklion. I think a longer initial stay in Athens would have been better than one and two nights at the beginning and end of the trip.
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    Dot Travel commented on this review
    Dear Leslie, thank you for the detailed feedback. We are glad to read that you were satisfied with our services overall and hopefully your feedback can be useful for future travellers. Warm Regards, The Dot Travel Team
    Trip date: April 2025

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    Sophie-Anne

    Asked on January 28th, 2025

    What are the travel dates available for this promotional price?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      There are discounts of 10% at the majority of the dates.

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    Elias

    Asked on December 25th, 2024

    Can extra days be added to Mykonos and Santorini on your best of Greece vacation?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, adding two extra days in total (1 in Mykonos and 1 in Santorini) would be a supplement of EUR 190,- per person.

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    Soraya

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    How is the city tax charged and what methods of payment are expected?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The city tax is EUR 3,- per room per night. Both payments are well accepted.

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    Sam

    Asked on October 1st, 2024

    What is the hotel in Santorini when extra days are added?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      The hotel in Santorini is Ayoba.

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    Fons

    Asked on October 1st, 2024

    Can you arrange transfers and the various hotel reservations?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, all hotel reservations and transfer arrangements are confirmed.

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    Bonnie

    Asked on September 18th, 2024

    For the optional tours at an additional cost of about USD 500, what does these optional tours cover?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      The optional tours cover Athens sightseeing, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum, Syros walking tour, Mykonos island tour, Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs & Oia Sunset, Crete Knossos Archaeological Site & Heraklion at a cost of EUR 450,- per person.

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    Renske

    Asked on August 1st, 2024

    Are infants (1 year old) allowed on this tour?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      Children/infants 1 year old are allowed, as it is a self-guided tour with optional excursions.

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    Rens

    Asked on April 11th, 2024

    Is there parking available at the hotels?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      There is no parking lot at the hotel, however on a walking distance of 2-3 minutes, there is free public parking.

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    Sebastian

    Asked on January 17th, 2024

    Is it possible to add an extra day at the start of the trip using the same hotel?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      Yes, this can be arranged with a supplement.

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    Theodoris

    Asked on November 24th, 2023

    Is an early check-in possible?

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    • Dot TravelOperatorWritten November 2023

      An early check-in is usually only possible upon request or with a supplement of EUR 85,- per person.

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