11-Day Best Greek Island Tour: Santorini to Rho

Tour Overview

11-Day Best Greek Island Tour: Santorini to Rhodes is planned as a 11 Days / 10 Nights journey linking Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Heraklion (Crete) , Rhodes. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.

Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Athens, Olympia, Side, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Heraklion, Rhodes. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.

Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.

Tour Highlights

Explore Athens on a guided tour featuring the Hellenic Parliament, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and Acropolis Museum.

Discover Mykonos Town, Little Venice, the famous windmills, and the iconic Panagia Paraportiani Church.

Experience Santorini's spectacular caldera, whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, and panoramic views from Fira.

Visit Crete and discover its rich cultural heritage, including the recommended Palace of Knossos and traditional island atmosphere.

Walk through Rhodes' UNESCO-listed Medieval Old Town and admire the impressive Palace of the Grand Master.

Day 1: Visit Athens. A scheduled transfer is part of the day.

Day 2: Visit Athens, Olympia. Guided sightseeing is scheduled for the principal visits.

Day 3: Visit Side, Athens, Mykonos. A scheduled transfer is part of the day.

Day 4: Visit Mykonos.

Day 5: Visit Santorini, Mykonos. A scheduled transfer is part of the day.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Welcome to Athens

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Athens.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day2

Athens Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Athens, Olympia.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Olympia as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.

Day3

Athens to Mykonos

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Side, Athens, Mykonos.

The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day4

Discover Mykonos

The day follows the planned itinerary for Discover Mykonos. The main route is built around Mykonos.

The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.

The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.

Day5

Mykonos to Santorini by Ferry

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Santorini, Mykonos.

Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views. The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day6

Santorini at Leisure

The day follows the planned itinerary for Santorini at Leisure. The main route is built around Santorini.

Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.

The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.

Day7

Santorini to Heraklion (Crete)

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Santorini, Crete, Heraklion.

Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views. The program also allows time to experience Crete as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Heraklion as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day8

Explore Heraklion (Crete)

The day follows the planned itinerary for Explore Heraklion (Crete). The main route is built around Crete, Heraklion.

The program also allows time to experience Crete as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Heraklion as part of the day’s scheduled route.

The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.

Day9

Heraklion to Rhodes by Flight

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Rhodes, Heraklion.

The program also allows time to experience Rhodes as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Heraklion as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Rhodes forms part of the day’s travel plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day10

Rhodes Island

The day follows the planned itinerary for Rhodes Island. The main route is built around Rhodes.

The program also allows time to experience Rhodes as part of the day’s scheduled route.

The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.

Day11

Departure from Rhodes to Athens

After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Athens, Rhodes.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Rhodes as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Athens forms part of the day’s travel plan.

What's Included

Included

10 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
Ferry transportation is included on the sectors specifically listed in the program.
Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation is included as specified in the confirmed itinerary.

Not Included

Excluded service: Domestic Flights — Heraklion (Crete) → Rhodes and Rhodes → Athens..
Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
Personal expenses are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is accommodation included?

Yes. The package includes 10 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast.

Are ferry tickets included?

Yes. Economy-class ferry tickets between Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Heraklion are included.

Are domestic flights included?

No. Domestic flights from Heraklion to Rhodes and Rhodes to Athens are excluded from the package.

Is the Athens tour guided?

Yes. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the half-day Athens sightseeing tour, and Acropolis Museum entrance is included.

What transfers are included?

Private transfers are included in Athens, while coordinated shared shuttle transfers are provided on the islands.

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes. The itinerary combines Greece's major historical sites with several of its best-known islands, making it well suited for first-time visitors.

Is the tour available year-round?

Yes. The tour operates throughout the year, subject to ferry schedules and availability.

What meals are included?

Daily breakfast is included. Other meals and drinks are not included unless specifically stated in the itinerary.