10-Day Santorini and Rhodes Holiday from Athens
Trip overview
Spend 10 days exploring Athens, Santorini and Rhodes. The package includes a guided half-day Athens city tour, nine hotel nights with daily breakfast, a speed ferry ticket from Piraeus to Santorini, and the transfers listed in the itinerary. Domestic air travel is required for the Santorini–Rhodes journey via Athens and for the return from Rhodes to Athens. Domestic flights are not included and must be booked separately. This itinerary is arranged between April and October, when seasonal island connections operate. Travel logistics include two domestic flights and speed ferry tickets, alongside selected 4-star hotels with breakfast, English-speaking local guides, airport and port transfers, and scheduled sightseeing.
Trip at a glance
- Duration09 Nights / 10 Days
- RouteAthens · Santorini · Rhodes
- Travel styleSmall group tour
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Highlights and route
- 09 Nights / 10 Days
- Athens • Santorini • Rhodes
- Piraeus–Santorini Speed Ferry Ticket Included · Domestic Flights Not Included
- Small Group or Private Tour
- Carefully Selected 4-Star Hotels
- Flexible Travel Dates
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive at Athens International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is available after 2:00 pm. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Athens at your own pace. Overnight in Athens
After breakfast, join a guided half-day sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum, including the Parthenon. You will also see landmarks such as the Hellenic Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the port for your ferry to Santorini. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and a free day to explore Santorini. You may choose an optional half-day cruise to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirassia, with time to experience the caldera’s volcanic scenery and hot springs. Later, explore Fira’s whitewashed houses, narrow streets and cliffside cafés. Overnight in Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Spend another day exploring Santorini at your own pace. Visit the villages of Fira and Oia, browse local shops and cafés, or relax on one of the island’s distinctive black-, red- or golden-sand beaches. Optional tours and excursions are available upon request. Overnight in Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Santorini Airport for your domestic flights to Rhodes via Athens. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Rhodes
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Rhodes. You may explore the Medieval Old Town and the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, relax at the beach or visit local cafés and shops. Overnight in Rhodes
Meals: Breakfast
Spend another day discovering Rhodes. Suggested places to visit include the Medieval Old Town and the Acropolis of Lindos. You can also enjoy the island’s beaches, seaside restaurants and traditional taverns. Overnight in Rhodes
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Athens. On arrival, meet your transfer to the hotel. The evening is free. Overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of your hotel by 12:00 pm. Transfer to Athens International Airport according to your flight departure time.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- Nine nights’ hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Speed ferry ticket from Piraeus to Santorini
- Half-day Athens city tour with an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees and transportation for the included Athens city tour
- Airport, port and hotel transfers in Athens, Santorini and Rhodes, as specified in the itinerary
What is not included
- Domestic flights required for the Santorini–Rhodes journey via Athens and the Rhodes–Athens journey
- International flights to and from Greece
- Gratuities for Driver & Guide
- Personal expenses
- Meals not specifically listed as included
- Travel Insurance
- Visa fees, travel authorizations and other required entry documents
Trip requirements and practical information
Domestic flights
No
Walking level
Moderate
Passport and visas
Each traveler must hold a valid passport with at least six (6) months' validity beyond the intended date of return, unless otherwise required by the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all required visas, travel authorizations, vaccinations and other entry documentation.
Travel insurance
Magnificent Travel strongly recommends that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Magnificent Travel does not provide travel insurance.
Good to know
- This tour operates daily from 01 April to 15 October
- The itinerary can be customized upon request
Frequently asked questions
The 10-Day Greece Discovery Tour covers Athens, Rhodes, and Santorini. You will explore Athens' ancient monuments, discover the medieval heritage of Rhodes, and experience Santorini's breathtaking caldera views, whitewashed villages, and famous sunsets. The tour runs for 9 nights and 10 days.
The speed ferry ticket from Piraeus to Santorini is included. Domestic flights required for travel from Santorini to Rhodes via Athens and from Rhodes to Athens are not included and must be booked separately.
No, international flights are not included in the tour price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights to and from Greece. Magnificent Travel can assist with travel planning and recommendations if required.
An English-speaking guide is included for the half-day Athens city tour.
Yes, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to combine Greece's rich history with its most beautiful islands. It offers an excellent balance of archaeology, culture, scenic landscapes, and leisure time.
The physical difficulty is easy to moderate. Travelers should be comfortable walking through archaeological sites, historic towns, ferry ports, and island villages. Most travelers in average health can comfortably participate throughout the itinerary.
Rhodes is famous for its UNESCO-listed Medieval Old Town, Palace of the Grand Master, charming harbor, and beautiful beaches. Santorini is renowned for its dramatic volcanic caldera, whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, spectacular sunsets, and stunning Aegean Sea views.
No. The tour operates daily from 1 April to 15 October, subject to availability and seasonal ferry schedules. You can request additional hotel nights, hotel upgrades, optional excursions or other itinerary changes. All changes are subject to confirmation and a revised quotation.
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Price and availability
From€2,245 per person
Starting price per person. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The tour price is quoted per person and is based on a minimum of two adults. It does not apply to solo travelers. Prices may vary depending on the travel date.
Request a personalized quoteSeason
This tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Departure options
- This tour is available daily from 01st April - 15th October
Payment summary
Deposit
50%
Required at the time of confirmation to secure all travel arrangements.
Balance
50%
Due no later than fifteen (15) days before the arrival date, regardless of the booking date.
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer
Card payments may be subject to applicable bank processing fees.
Trip cancellation terms
Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour date.
- Domestic flight and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued. For the remaining tour services, the following cancellation fees apply:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation fee
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% cancellation fee
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- - 13 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee FAQ Replacements