Harry's 7, 8, 10 Day Cyclades & Crete
Greek Island hopping Itineraries

First time visitors, economy minded travelers, lovers and students can quickly get an idea of how inexpensive Greece travel and Greek Island hopping in particular can be.

In order to help you plan your vacation and travels in Greece we've designed some sun drenched, fun filled and well thought out itineraries for you to consider.

In these Greece travel example programs we have included Athens most famous sights because Athens is the point of arrival and departure for 80% of travelers to Greece and we've also confined ourselves to Cyclades Greek islands because they are relatively near Athens and well serviced both by ferry and by air. Both of these factors will let you see more of Greece with less time traveling.

Of these optional itineraries, one includes Crete and Santorini and is for folks with a bit more money to spend as they will fly and stay in some of the nicest hotels in Greece if they so choose.

The other 4 Cyclades based programs favor more moderately priced but beautifully located accommodations and may be upgraded or downgraded. We are totally flexible.

Feel free to change anything you please including the islands, hotel accommodations, durations and method of transport and we'll give you a free quote without obligation.

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Kindly consider if any of the following applies to you

• You don't have as much time as you would like to travel in Greece
• You want to enjoy a good portion of that time on the beach relaxing or just having fun.
• You also want to see for yourselves some of Greece's most  famous tourism sights.
• You want to safely spend less time traveling and more time enjoying Greece!
• You want to save money on your Greece travels and get what you pay for and more.

Greece travel itineraries

These Greece travel itineraries are an ideal way to visit the most popular Greek Islands of the Cyclades

• Cycladic Caprice Greece Itinerary 1:   7 Days: Athens - Naxos - Athens
• Cycladic Adventure Greece Itinerary 2: 10 Days: Athens - Mykonos - Delos - Naxos - Athens - Sounion
• Phoenician Pirates Greece Itinerary 3:   7 Days: Athens - Mykonos - Delos - Santorini - Athens
• Cycladic Caress Greece Itinerary 4: 10 Days: Athens - Syros - Mykonos - Delos - Paros - Santorini
• Minoan Magic Greece Itinerary 5:   8 Days: Athens - Crete - Santorini by air and ferry w/ car rental in Crete (Luxury)

Greece Travel: The Cyclades Map

Staying within any particular Greek island group will make your inter-island connections far easier no matter the group or where your muse might lead you.

All things considered, the Cyclades meet and exceed most peoples expectations of the Greek islands. If you have only a few days to two weeks to spend in Greece you'll find them ideal.

Because of their proximity to Athens and wealth of transport opportunities from island to island, the 19 major Cyclades islands offers the most variety, endless sun, great beaches, ancient ruins, medieval history and embody just about everything the Greek islands have to offer. Swimming, dancing, Greek character, tradition, cuisine and hospitality.

Within our 5 itineraries we have chosen from the two most popular Greek island destinations; Mykonos and Santorini as well as, Paros, Naxos and Syros all of which are popular in their own right but less developed and less expensive. These three last islands still provide most all the amenities you may require from a major European destination like Greece. Mykonos and Santorini on the other hand offer several different 5 star accommodations options should you wish to explore them but they also offer far more economical lodgings as well.
If you want to be able to say "I have seen Greece" you must also visit Mykonos and Santorini at least once!

The Cyclades Map: Off the beaten track islands

If you prefer a more 'off the beaten track approach' to the Greek Islands we can easily make suggestions or itineraries you specify.

First we'll check accommodation availability for your dates on the islands you've always wanted to visit.

Next we check the ferry schedules on those dates and the types of ferry available. If there is more than one ferry we inform you of available options and cost. (We'll need your arrival dates and flight time.)

Should you choose to finalize your booking with us, at no extra charge, our service to you includes a welcome pack containing all your ferry tickets, all your hotel vouchers, rental car documents and even maps. In short, everything you'll need  to begin your vacation in Greece.

The Cyclades, due to its popularity has several "ferry hub islands". Sooner, rather than later, you'll have to pass thru at least one to reach your destination. With good planning this can no big deal. With bad planning or poor weather it may become a declared emergency. Especially if you have a pending Athens flight departure abroad. Thousands of Greek island vacationers go to these islands and to other islands even more remote, every year, and enjoy them immensely. While its true we cant control the weather, because of our many island branch offices and affiliates, we can and do offer assistance and re-scheduling should they become necessary and all at no extra charge. Think of us as your friend in Greece!

Feel free to change anything you please including the islands, hotel accommodations, durations and method of transport and we'll give you a free quote without obligation. Please see the Greek Island at a Glance page for more information.

Contact us about any island hopping itinerary you have in mind including Turkey.

Greece Travel! Don't forget Mainland Greece. You can do both!

If you are considering combining your Greek Islands destinations with some on the mainland but weren't sure if you had enough time, please have a look at some of the itineraries below where you'll get an idea of what Greece has to offer in addition to the Greek islands. These famous sights may be visited any number of ways. Drive yourself with an economical car hire in Greece, an inexpensive customized private Greece tour or by organized luxury coach tour . We have affordable and sensible options for every budget!

Athens, Cape Sounion, Ancient Corinth, Delphi & Ossios Lukas, Drama, Florina, Greneva, Chalkidiki, Imathia, Kastoria, Kavala, Kozani, Meteora, Mt. Athos, Mycenaea, Naufplion, Olympia, Pella and Vergina, Phillipi & Kavala, Dion & Mt Olympus, Sparta & Mystras, The Mani and Monemvasia,Thessaloniki