Greek Islands

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The Greek Islands are an archipelago of over 6,000 islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, with around 200 inhabited and each offering its own distinct character. The islands are renowned for their whitewashed villages, ancient ruins, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant nightlife — particularly on Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes. Travellers flock here for sailing and island-hopping, snorkelling and diving, hiking volcanic landscapes, and immersing themselves in millennia of history and Mediterranean culture. The combination of warm summers, affordable ferry connections, and a wide range of atmospheres — from party hotspots to secluded retreats — makes the Greek Islands a perennial favourite for independent and group travellers alike.

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Greek Islands · 13 days

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Mykonos, Santorini, Crete & Rhodes: 13-Day Self-Launched Island Hopping Adventure

Hop between four of Greece's most iconic islands — Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Rhodes — exactly as the private-tour version does, but entirely self-launched. Take public ferries or budget flights between islands, stay in clean 3-star hotels and boutique guesthouses with the same sea views, and book your own day cruises to Delos, the Santorini hot springs and the Acropolis at Lindos. With a fraction of the planning cost and zero group markup, you keep the freedom to linger over sunset in Oia or skip straight to the beach whenever you like.

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Greek Islands (Athens, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini) · 8 days

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Highlights of the Greek Islands — Self-Launched Island Hopper

A self-launched 8-day island hop across the Cyclades, mirroring G Adventures' "Highlights of the Greek Islands" (Athens → Tinos → Mykonos day trip → Naxos → Santorini) but booked independently. You'll use the same ferries locals use, stay in budget hotels and guesthouses of comparable quality, and self-book the standout experiences (Tinos village tour, Mykonos day trip, Naxos highlights, Santorini caldera hike). Independent booking typically cuts the trip cost by more than half versus the guided group departure, with the trade-off being that you organise your own ferries and logistics. Costs are approximate, per person, based on shoulder-season backpacker/budget rates.

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