Island Hopping in Greece: Our Favourite Combinations

With thousands of islands and islets, Greece can feel overwhelming. The secret is to choose two or three destinations and give each one time.

Classic: Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

Begin with the Acropolis and the Plaka district, then take the ferry or a short flight to Mykonos for its whitewashed lanes and beaches, and finish in Santorini for the caldera views and sunsets of Oia.

History and nature: Athens and Crete

Crete is large enough for a whole holiday: the Palace of Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbour, mountain villages and remarkable beaches.

Quiet Cyclades: Paros and Naxos

For a more relaxed rhythm, Paros and Naxos offer charming villages, local cuisine and long sandy beaches.

From Türkiye

Ferries link the Turkish Aegean coast with several Greek islands, for example Bodrum to Kos and Kuşadası to Samos (seasonal), making a two-country holiday easy to arrange.