Mai–Oct tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
GREECE · BEACHES + CULTURE
GREECE — SAILING THE AEGEAN
Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Hydra form a crossing between ruins, white ports and volcanic islands of the Aegean.
DURATION11 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEBeaches + Culture
COUNTRYGreece
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Athens / Marina Zea → calls according to cruise: Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Kythira, Monemvasia and Hydra
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Delos
2Mykonos
3Santorini
4Crete
5Hydra
6Aegean Sea
Bringing together Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Hydra in the same crossing allows you to understand how archaeology, volcanism and maritime culture shaped the Aegean islands.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Athens
Arrival in Athens, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Athens.
DAY 2
Athens in depth
Athens has a full day for Athens' heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Athens → Delos
Departure from Athens towards Delos, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Delos.
DAY 4
Delos — full day
More time on Delos, now with monuments, traditions and daily life on Delos.
DAY 5
Delos → Mykonos
The journey leaves Delos and heads to Mykonos, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and everyday life in Mykonos.
DAY 6
Mykonos — landscapes and culture
The day in Mykonos combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Mykonos.
DAY 7
Mykonos → Santorini
The route between Mykonos and Santorini changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, you will find beaches, viewpoints and the sea in Santorini.
DAY 8
Santorini — selected experiences
The stay in Santorini continues with sailing, sea bathing and Santorini's coastal landscapes.
DAY 9
Santorini → Crete
From Santorini to Crete, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Crete's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Crete — local experience
Day in Crete for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Crete.
DAY 11
Crete → Hydra
Moving from Crete to Hydra. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Hydra.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Delos adds archaeology, Mykonos introduces white Cycladic architecture, and Santorini rises over the volcanic caldera. Crete extends the historical scale of the voyage, while Hydra preserves a slower-paced island port. The Aegean connects these worlds without turning commuting into range.
YOUR WAY
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