We spent the final week of our Eurotrip in Greece. Our stops included Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. Due to flight delays, our day in Athens was cut short. I would recommend tacking on a day or two in Athens on the way to or from the Greek islands.
As for the islands, we loved both Santorini and Mykonos. Each island has its own unique feel. Santorini is definitely more of a "honeymoon," romantic spot. Very laid back atmosphere, so be ready to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Mykonos is much more happening, with day clubs, fancy yachts, beautiful beaches and endless shops.
Here is our 7-day itinerary! Scroll to the bottom for a screen-shot version!
DAY 1 - Athens, Greece
STAY: Air Bnb in 'Syntagma Luxury Living Lodge'
- Dinner: at O Thanasis in Monastiraki Square (authentic Greek food, do not eat at a place with real white table cloth. You will pay double the price for the same food)
- Walk Plaka/Parthenon at night
- Cocktails/Ouzo at Brettos (really cool ouzo bar)
- Drinks at 360, roof top bar overlooking the Parthenon
DAY 2 - Santorini, Greece
STAY: Esperas Hotel in Oia, beautiful cave hotel with the best sunset views
- Ferry to Santorini (would recommend a flight if cheap)
- Lunch: Pitagyros, amazing gyros, so cheap!
- Relaxed at hotel pool, watched sunset from hotel in Oia
- Dinner: Elikinos (recommend: tomato fritters, Greek salad, beef stew, mango sorbet)
DAY 3 - Santorini, Greece
- Breakfast at hotel
- Hike: Oia to Fira (3ish hours, best views of the island, definitely worth it! Start early, bring water, download the map from Santorini Dave)
- Lunch: Parea Tavern in Fira (Greek salad, appetizer sampler)
- Public bus back from Fira back to Oia
- Hang at pool, watched sunset
- Dinner at Roka, one of my favorite meals of the trip! (recommend: calamari, sea bass, lamb shank)
- Gelato at Lalitas (get the white chocolate special flavor)
DAY 4 - Santorini, Greece
- Breakfast at hotel
- Sunset Oia catamaran, (20 person boat, also have sunset options) includes "hot" spring, white beach, red beach, BBQ on boat
- Sunset/cocktails at hotel
- Dinner: Skala in Oia for typical Greek cuisine (spanikopita, Santorini salad, mousaka, soulvaki)
DAY 5 - Mykonos, Greece
STAY: Acrogiali hotel on Platis Gialos (beautiful hotel on the beach with sunbeds included for free with stay)
- Took the ferry to Mykonos (the port in Santorini is chaos, be prepared!!)
- Walked to Scorpios (expensive drinks but incredible bar, great spot for sunset)
- Public bus to Mykonos Town
- Dinner: Suvlaki Story (Classic gyros, gyro plate for 2)
- Bar hop in Mykonos Town: Caprece, Paso Doble
DAY 6 - Mykonos, Greece
- Breakfast included at hotel
- Bus to Mykonos Town to see the famous windmills, little Venice and shop
- Lunch: Saki’s (gyros)
- Platis Gialo beach
- Nammos for drinks/day club (popular beach day club on Psarou beach, expensive drinks, €150 day beds, crazy yachts in the harbor)
- Walked to Pinky Beach to watch the sunset
- Dinner: Nikolas Taverna, one of our favorite meals in Greece, real/authentic/family owned! (Recommend: Greek salad, vegetable of the day, octopus salad, mussels and banoffee for dessert)
DAY 7 - Mykonos, Greece, travel to London
- Walked from Platis Gailos to Paradise beach along the path
- All beaches are connected by walking path
- Flight out of Mykonos airport to London
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