There’s so much ancient history here that there’s a risk you’ll get blasé about seeing another 3,000 year-old pot. But then you realise walk through an old agora, or stand before a famous acropolis, or follow in the footsteps of knights and you appreciate Greece all over again. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget. Here’s your Greece itinerary:
| Luxury |  |
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| 1 | ✈Thessaloniki (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Afternoon | 🏨The Excelsior(Book >) | All hotels > |
| You should arrive in time to visit the 1,600 year-old Roman Rotunda | Accommodation and transport can book up early in high season. | ||||
| 2 | 🚄Thessaloniki to Palaeofarsalos train 🚄Palaeofarsalos to Kalambaka train (Book >) |
Dep: 15:15 Dep: 18:20 |
Arr: 16:59 Arr: 19:16 |
🏨Theatro Hotel Odysseon (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Walk along Thessaloniki’s promenade to the Byzantine-era White Tower. The Church of the Holy Apostles, Arch of Galerius and Church of Saint Demetrius are also worth seeing. | Make sure you always have some cash on you – many places don’t take card. | ||||
| 3 | Go on a walking tour of the area, including to the famous monastery of Ypapanti and Great Meteoron or Varlaam. | Make sure you’re covered up appropriately for entering the monasteries. | |||
| 4 | 🚌Kalambaka to Delphi bus (Book >) | Dep: 09:30 | Arr: 13:30 | 🏨Nidimos Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| When the heat of the day has started to cool off, head for the Sanctuary of Apollo. | There’s isn’t much info on site and so you’ll need to do your own research. | ||||
| 5 | 🚌Delphi to Athens bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 14:00 | 🏨Hotel Grande Bretagne (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Wander around the Athens’s Agora (central market) and the beautiful neighbourhood of Plaka. | Kumru is a delicious warm sandwich made of sesame bread, Turkish sausage (veggie options also available), grilled cheese and tomatoes. | ||||
| 6 | Devote today to seeing the Acropolis and the National Archaeological Museum. | This website provides good advice on buying tickets for the Acropolis. | |||
| 7 | 🚕Athens to Piraeus ⛴️Piraeus to Rhodes (Book >) |
Dep: 17:00 Dep: 18:00 |
Arr: 17:30 | 🏨On ferry | |
| The Museum of Cycladic Art, Monastiraki Neighbourhood and Temple of Poseidon are worth visiting if you have time. | Book a Lux cabin for tonight’s journey for supreme comfort. | ||||
| 8 | ⛴️Piraeus to Rhodes | Arr: 08:40 | 🏨In camera Art Boutique Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > | |
| A full day in which to visit the ancient sights of Rhodes Old Town. Must-see places include the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Street of the Knights, the Süleyman Mosque and the Archaeological Museum in the Hospital of the Knights. | The Archaeological Museum is worth spending a few hours in and you can save money by buying a combined ticket with the Palace of the Grand Masters. | ||||
| 9 | Take a day trip to Lindos and explore the town’s pretty streets and fascinating acropolis. In the evening head up Rhodes Old Town’s Roloi Clock Tower. | Bring a snorkel and swim in the clear waters off of St Paul’s Bay. | |||
| 10 | ⛴️Rhodes to Symi (Book >) | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 11:15 | 🏨Iapetos Village (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Soak up the atmosphere in a harbourside café then take the bus to Panormitis Monastery. Back in town walk up the many steps to the Kástro. | I recommend sitting on the right-hand side of the bus for the journey to Panormitis. | ||||
| 11 | ⛴️Symi to Santorini (Book >) | Dep: 17:15 | 🏨On ferry | ||
| Want more beach? Saint Nicholas Beach is either a short boat ride or long walk from town. | This ferry service departs only once a week – plan your Greece itinerary accordingly. | ||||
| 12 | ⛴️Symi to Santorini 🚕Port to hotel |
Dep: 00:30 | Arr: 00:15 Arr: 01:00 |
🏨Aenaon Villas (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Visit Akrotiri, and the picturesque town of Oia from where you can take a stunningly beautiful hike to Fira. | Don’t ride the donkeys in Santorini as they are often mistreated. | ||||
| 12 | Soak in the views from your hotel or visit the beach – Ammoudi Bay is one of the best for a swim. | Check what time cruise ships will be docking so as to avoid the crowds. | |||
| 13 | ⛴️Santorini to Mykonos ferry (Book >) | Dep: 12:50 | Arr: 15:35 | 🏨Myconian Kyma Design Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Staying in the Chora you can spend time here and there drifting through the pretty whitewashed streets. Head down to Little Venice for sunset. | Sea crossings can be rough – take some motion sickness tablets if necessary. | ||||
| 14 | The Mykonos Windmills are just a 15-minute walk from your hotel. Paraportiani Church is also worth visit, as are Platys Gialos, Agios Sostis and Ornos beaches. | The windmills are a great place from which to watch sunset. | |||
| 15 | ✈Mykonos to Home (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Afternoon | Connect this Greece itinerary with the Western Turkey or Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary | |
| Book a transfer to the airport. | |||||
| Mid-range |  |
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| 1 | ✈Thessaloniki (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Afternoon | 🏨The Bristol Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| You should arrive in time to visit the 1,600 year-old Roman Rotunda | Accommodation and transport can book up early in high season. | ||||
| 2 | 🚄Thessaloniki to Palaeofarsalos train 🚄Palaeofarsalos to Kalambaka train (Book >) |
Dep: 15:15 Dep: 18:20 |
Arr: 16:59 Arr: 19:16 |
🏨Dellas Boutique Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Walk along Thessaloniki’s promenade to the Byzantine-era White Tower. The Church of the Holy Apostles, Arch of Galerius and Church of Saint Demetrius are also worth seeing. | Make sure you always have some cash on you – many places don’t take card. | ||||
| 3 | Go on a walking tour of the area, including to the famous monastery of Ypapanti and Great Meteoron or Varlaam. | Make sure you’re covered up appropriately for entering the monasteries. | |||
| 4 | 🚌Kalambaka to Delphi bus (Book >) | Dep: 09:30 | Arr: 13:30 | 🏨Nidimos Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| When the heat of the day has started to cool off, head for the Sanctuary of Apollo. | There’s isn’t much info on site and so you’ll need to do your own research. | ||||
| 5 | 🚌Delphi to Athens bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 14:00 | 🏨Rastoni Athens Suites (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Wander around the Athens’s Agora (central market) and the beautiful neighbourhood of Plaka. | Kumru is a delicious warm sandwich made of sesame bread, Turkish sausage (veggie options also available), grilled cheese and tomatoes. | ||||
| 6 | Devote today to seeing the Acropolis and the National Archaeological Museum – a highlight of this Greece itinerary | This website provides good advice on buying tickets for the Acropolis. | |||
| 7 | 🚕Athens to Piraeus ⛴️Piraeus to Rhodes (Book >) |
Dep: 17:00 Dep: 18:00 |
Arr: 17:30 | 🏨On ferry | |
| The Museum of Cycladic Art, Monastiraki Neighbourhood and Temple of Poseidon are worth visiting if you have time. | Book an AA2, AS2 or AB2 cabin for tonight’s journey for supreme comfort. | ||||
| 8 | ⛴️Piraeus to Rhodes | Arr: 08:40 | 🏨Petrino (Book >) | All hotels > | |
| A full day in which to visit the ancient sights of Rhodes Old Town. Must-see places include the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Street of the Knights, the Süleyman Mosque and the Archaeological Museum in the Hospital of the Knights. | The Archaeological Museum is worth spending a few hours in and you can save money by buying a combined ticket with the Palace of the Grand Masters. | ||||
| 9 | Take a day trip to Lindos and explore the town’s pretty streets and fascinating acropolis. In the evening head up Rhodes Old Town’s Roloi Clock Tower. | Bring a snorkel and swim in the clear waters off of St Paul’s Bay. | |||
| 10 | ⛴️Rhodes to Symi (Book >) | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 11:15 | 🏨Captain’s Suites (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Soak up the atmosphere in a harbourside café then take the bus to Panormitis Monastery. Back in town walk up the many steps to the Kástro. | I recommend sitting on the right-hand side of the bus for the journey to Panormitis. | ||||
| 11 | ⛴️Symi to Santorini (Book >) | Dep: 17:15 | 🏨On ferry | ||
| Want more beach? Saint Nicholas Beach is either a short boat ride or long walk from town. | This ferry service departs only once a week – plan your Greece itinerary accordingly. | ||||
| 12 | ⛴️Symi to Santorini 🚕Port to hotel |
Dep: 00:30 | Arr: 00:15 Arr: 01:00 |
🏨Horizon Resort (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Visit Akrotiri, and the picturesque town of Oia from where you can take a stunningly beautiful hike to Fira. | Don’t ride the donkeys in Santorini as they are often mistreated. | ||||
| 12 | Soak in the views from your hotel or visit the beach – Ammoudi Bay is one of the best for a swim. | Check what time cruise ships will be docking so as to avoid the crowds. | |||
| 13 | ⛴️Santorini to Mykonos ferry (Book >) | Dep: 12:50 | Arr: 15:35 | 🏨Mouselis Studios (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Staying in the Chora you can spend time here and there drifting through the pretty whitewashed streets. Head down to Little Venice for sunset. | Sea crossings can be rough – take some motion sickness tablets if necessary. | ||||
| 14 | The Mykonos Windmills are just a 15-minute walk from your hotel. Paraportiani Church is also worth visit, as are Platys Gialos, Agios Sostis and Ornos beaches. | The windmills are a great place from which to watch sunset. | |||
| 15 | ✈Mykonos to Home (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Afternoon | Connect this Greece itinerary with the Western Turkey or Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary | |
| Book a transfer to the airport. | |||||
| Budget |  |
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| 1 | ✈Thessaloniki (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Afternoon | 🏨Crossroads (Book >) | All hostels > |
| You should arrive in time to visit the 1,600 year-old Roman Rotunda. | Accommodation and transport can book up early in high season. | ||||
| 2 | 🚄Thessaloniki to Palaeofarsalos train 🚄Palaeofarsalos to Kalambaka train (Book >) |
Dep: 15:15 Dep: 18:20 |
Arr: 16:59 Arr: 19:16 |
🏨Meteora Central Hostel (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Walk along Thessaloniki’s promenade to the Byzantine-era White Tower. The Church of the Holy Apostles, Arch of Galerius and Church of Saint Demetrius are also worth seeing. | Make sure you always have some cash on you – many places don’t take card. | ||||
| 3 | Go on a walking tour of the area, including to the famous monastery of Ypapanti and Great Meteoron or Varlaam. | Ensure you’re covered up appropriately for entering the monasteries. | |||
| 4 | 🚌Kalambaka to Delphi bus (Book >) | Dep: 09:30 | Arr: 13:30 | 🏨Sibylla Hotel (Book >) | All hostels > |
| When the heat of the day has started to cool off, head for the Sanctuary of Apollo. | There’s isn’t much info on site and so you’ll need to do your own research. | ||||
| 5 | 🚌Delphi to Athens bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 14:00 | 🏨City Circus Athens (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Wander around the Athens’s Agora (central market) and the beautiful neighbourhood of Plaka. | Kumru is a delicious warm sandwich made of sesame bread, Turkish sausage (veggie options also available), grilled cheese and tomatoes. | ||||
| 6 | Devote today to seeing the Acropolis and the National Archaeological Museum – a highlight of this Greece itinerary | This website provides good advice on buying tickets for the Acropolis. | |||
| 7 | 🚕Athens to Piraeus ⛴️Piraeus to Rhodes (Book >) |
Dep: 17:00 Dep: 18:00 |
Arr: 17:30 | 🏨On ferry | |
| The Museum of Cycladic Art, Monastiraki Neighbourhood and Temple of Poseidon are worth visiting if you have time. | Book a DOR (dormitory) cabin for tonight’s journey for supreme comfort. | ||||
| 8 | ⛴️Piraeus to Rhodes | Arr: 08:40 | 🏨Stay Hostel (Book >) | All hostels > | |
| A full day in which to visit the ancient sights of Rhodes Old Town. Must-see places include the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Street of the Knights, the Süleyman Mosque and the Archaeological Museum in the Hospital of the Knights. | The Archaeological Museum is worth spending a few hours in and you can save money by buying a combined ticket with the Palace of the Grand Masters. | ||||
| 9 | Take a day trip to Lindos and explore the town’s pretty streets and fascinating acropolis. In the evening head up Rhodes Old Town’s Roloi Clock Tower. | Bring a snorkel and swim in the clear waters off of St Paul’s Bay. | |||
| 10 | ⛴️Rhodes to Symi (Book >) | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 11:15 | 🏨Captain’s Suites (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Soak up the atmosphere in a harbourside café then take the bus to Panormitis Monastery. Back in town walk up the many steps to the Kástro. | I recommend sitting on the right-hand side of the bus for the journey to Panormitis. | ||||
| 11 | ⛴️Symi to Santorini (Book >) | Dep: 17:15 | 🏨On ferry | ||
| Want more beach? Saint Nicholas Beach is either a short boat ride or long walk from town. | This ferry service departs only once a week – plan your Greece itinerary accordingly. | ||||
| 12 | ⛴️Symi to Santorini 🚌Port to Fira (Info >) |
Dep: 00:30 | Arr: 00:15 Arr: 01:00 |
🏨Villa Manos (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Visit Akrotiri, and the picturesque town of Oia from where you can take a stunningly beautiful hike to Fira. | The bus meets every large Blue Star ferry arrival and stops outside the villa. | ||||
| 12 | Soak in the views from your hotel or visit the beach – Ammoudi Bay is one of the best for a swim. | Check what time cruise ships will be docking so as to avoid the crowds. | |||
| 13 | ⛴️Santorini to Mykonos ferry (Book >) | Dep: 12:50 | Arr: 15:35 | 🏨Morfoulas Studios (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Staying in the Chora you can spend time here and there drifting through the pretty whitewashed streets. Head down to Little Venice for sunset. | Sea crossings can be rough – take some motion sickness tablets if necessary. | ||||
| 14 | The Mykonos Windmills are just a 15-minute walk from your hotel. Paraportiani Church is also worth visit, as are Platys Gialos, Agios Sostis and Ornos beaches. | The windmills are a great place from which to watch sunset. | |||
| 15 | ✈Mykonos to Home (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Afternoon | Connect this Greece itinerary with the Western Turkey or Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary | |
| Book a transfer to the airport. | |||||
A Plan To Go 