Greek Islands Tours from Athens
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10 best Greek Islands tours from Athens
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- Greek Island Hopping (Standard)
- Athens, Santorini and Crete Deluxe
- Greece : History, Spellbound sights & White sandy beaches
- 2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Premium
- Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - With 4* hotels Premium
- Mykonos, Santorini & Athens Experience - Premium SemiPrivate Tour
- 2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Standard
- Vacations in Greece - 9 Days - Athens, Paros, Naxos, Santorini
- Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - Standard
- Mykonos & Santorini Tour - 5 Days - Premium
Greek Island Hopping (Standard)
795 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was very well organised. I met some amazing people.”
Frances, traveled in August
The route from Poseidon Hotel Athens leads by ferry to Paradise Beach Mykonos, then onto Naoussa in Paros, followed by Okeanis Hotel Santorini, and Far Out in Ios. The 11-day circuit returns to President Hotel Athens, linking 5 distinct islands with included transfers.
Duration 11 days Destinations Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Ios Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operator Contiki From $3,865
20% Off- NZ$3,092You save $773
Athens, Santorini and Crete Deluxe
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“It was the trip of a lifetime. The accommodations in Santorini and Crete were super nice and in nice locations.”
Tay, traveled in April
Flying into Athens kicks off your Greek island adventure, followed by ferry to Santorini's caldera views. A sea journey takes you to Crete for 4 nights of beachfront relaxation before flying back to Athens. All inter-island transportation included.
Duration 9 days Destinations Athens, Santorini, Crete Age Range 8 to 85 year olds Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From
20% Off- NZ$3,201
A 9-day route starts in Athens with ferry transfers to Santorini and Crete. Take the Catamaran Voyager Tour around Santorini's caldera and visit Crete's beaches. A flight from Crete returns you to Athens, with all airport transfers included.
Duration 9 days Destinations Athens, Santorini, Crete Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From
20% Off- NZ$2,696
2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Premium
40 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The beauty of the islands is stunning. I would recommend the trip and the agencies.”
Peter, traveled in March
Morning departure at 6 AM from Athens to Piraeus port connects to Paros then Santorini. The route includes ferry transport between islands with economy class tickets, concluding back in Athens around midnight on day 5. Semi-private transfers link all ports to premium accommodations.
Duration 5 days Destinations Athens, Paros, Santorini Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Travel Zone From $3,103
25% Off- NZ$2,327You save $775
Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - With 4* hotels Premium
85 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a really memorable trip!”
Marcel, traveled in June
Private transfer from Athens Airport kicks off this 11-day island adventure. Visit Mykonos (4.5-hour ferry), Paros (45-minute fast ferry), Naxos (45-minute ferry), and Santorini (2-hour ferry), before returning to Athens via an 8-hour ferry ride, with all inter-island transfers included.
Duration 11 days Destinations Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Santorini Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Travel Zone From $6,829
25% Off- NZ$5,122You save $1,707
Mykonos, Santorini & Athens Experience - Premium SemiPrivate Tour
31 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was a great experience that I thoroughly enjoyed.”
Fraser, traveled in April
Athens welcomes you with airport pickup, followed by ferry to Mykonos (6 hours), continuing to Santorini via fast ferry (3 hours). The archaeological site of Akrotiri and Prophet Elias Monastery await your visit. An overnight ferry from Santorini port returns to Athens, with final airport transfer included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Athens, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Travel Zone From $5,718
25% Off- NZ$4,289You save $1,429
2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Standard
40 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation was so much nicer than what we expected, as well as being in the heart of town. For what we paid, the value was exceptional.”
Sophie, traveled in August
Morning departure from Athens at 6am via ferry to Paros (4-hour journey), continuing to Santorini on day 3 (3-hour ferry). Take in Nea Kameni volcano and Palea Kameni hot springs before returning to Athens via evening ferry on day 5, arriving around midnight.
Duration 5 days Destinations Athens, Paros, Santorini Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Travel Zone From $3,076
25% Off- NZ$2,307You save $769
Vacations in Greece - 9 Days - Athens, Paros, Naxos, Santorini
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The sunset in Oia, Santorini and the churches is in Paros island where memories that will be hardly get erased from my mind.”
Dixon, traveled in September
The route weaves from Athens via ferry to Paros (4h15m), then Naxos (45m), and Santorini (2h). The final leg returns to Athens from Santorini port (7h45m) with included semi-private transfers. All ferries depart from Piraeus port, with accommodations in 3* or 4* hotels.
Duration 9 days Destinations Athens, Paros, Naxos, Santorini Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Travel Zone From $4,017
25% Off- NZ$3,013You save $1,004
Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - Standard
85 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Most of all, the price was right.”
ElsaDeVoe, traveled in September
This Cyclades adventure from Athens Airport connects to Mykonos (5h15m ferry), Paros (45m), Naxos (45m), Santorini (2h), and back to Athens (8h). Private Athens transfers and semi-private island transfers included throughout.
Duration 11 days Destinations Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Santorini Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Travel Zone From $5,930
25% Off- NZ$4,448You save $1,482
Mykonos & Santorini Tour - 5 Days - Premium
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything from the itinerary, organisation to the communication was excellent.”
Joanne, traveled in October
The Greek island circuit leaves Athens' Piraeus port at 6am for Mykonos. Two nights each on Mykonos and Santorini, connected by high-speed ferry. Return ferry from Santorini reaches Athens midnight day 5. Premium hotels and private transfers throughout.
Duration 5 days Destinations Athens, Mykonos, Santorini Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Travel Zone From $3,713
25% Off- NZ$2,785You save $928
What people love about Greek Islands Tours from Athens
- Greek Island Hopping (Standard)
This tour was absolutely amazing and was made so much better by having Courtney as my tour manager! She was so amazing and could answer every question I had and was happy to just chat as well :)
- 2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Premium
We had a good time and we found everyone involved helpful and efficient. We enjoyed Paros in particular but had a good time on Santorini too.
- Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - With 4* hotels Premium
Totally impressed with the organization of transfers, tours, transport and hotel Our one tour was cancelled due to weather and the option offered instead didn’t work for us. We thank you for the extra hotel night instead however we were placed in rooms with 2 single beds. When we asked to change to queen beds at the hotel, we were advised it was tour radar that made the arrangements and could not change. Otherwise the experience was great.
What our customers ask about Greek Islands Tours from Athens
What's the best time of year for an Athens, Greek Islands tour?
For Athens and Greek Islands tours the sweet spot falls between May and September. While July and August draw the largest crowds May and September provide pleasant temperatures with fewer tourists. Early mornings or late afternoons work best for exploring the Acropolis in Athens and the classic sunset views from Oia in Santorini are less crowded during shoulder season. A TourRadar traveler shared: "In May the weather was hot but perfect for exploring the islands and ancient sites."
What's the typical accommodation standard on Athens, Greek Islands tours?
Most tours provide 3-star to 4-star lodging options across the destinations. In Athens many tours use centrally located properties like the Acropolian Spirit Hotel near Syntagma Square or the President Hotel. On Santorini popular choices include El Greco Resort and Kallisti Hotel & Suites both known for their location and amenities. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The hotels were all well situated. The Athens Hotel was near the center and the Santorini Hotel was a short walk to the heart of Fira."
What's the typical travel time from Athens to the first island destination?
Ferry travel times range from 4 to 8 hours depending on your island destination. The Athens to Mykonos route takes about 5 hours on standard ferries while fast ferries cut the journey to 2.5 hours. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The ferry ride from Athens to Santorini was comfortable and worth it for the views though upgrading to the fast ferry saved us valuable time."
What are the most common departure points for island ferries from Athens?
The main gateway to the islands Piraeus Port sits 20-30 minutes from central Athens. Most tours arrange early morning hotel pickups with departures between 7:00-7:30 AM from central properties like Fresh Hotel or Electra Palace. As one TourRadar traveler noted "We had excellent connections every time we were supposed to be picked up for transfers including the early morning pickup to Piraeus port for our island connections."
What are the most common first stops after Athens when island hopping?
Most itineraries begin with either Mykonos or Syros after leaving Athens. The day starts with an early transfer to Piraeus followed by a 4-6 hour ferry journey. Accommodations range from Hotel Fresh in Athens to Yiannaki Hotel in Mykonos. A TourRadar traveler sharing "The hotels in Mykonos & Santorini were beautiful offering stunning views and great amenities. Transfers and connections between islands were smoothly organized."
What's included in the first day's activities when starting from Athens?
Day one typically starts with airport pickup and hotel transfer followed by free time to explore key sites like the Acropolis Parthenon and the Plaka district. Many tours include a welcome dinner at local establishments near Syntagma Square or Monastiraki. As a TourRadar traveler noted: "From the moment I arrived I was greeted with warmth and professionalism by the tour organizers making arrival day smooth and welcoming."