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 >) |
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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 >) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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🏨On ferry |
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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 |
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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. |