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Italy, Greece & Turkey (Rome, Athens, Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos)

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Spanning three of the Mediterranean's most iconic countries, this multi-destination route takes travellers through Italy, Greece, and Turkey — a corridor where ancient history, island beauty, and vibrant culture converge. Rome anchors the journey with its ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and world-famous cuisine, while Athens and Thessaloniki offer deep dives into classical Greek history and a thriving modern food and nightlife scene. The Greek islands — Santorini's volcanic cliffs and sunsets, Mykonos' cosmopolitan beaches and parties, the unspoiled coves of Milos, and the sprawling landscapes of Crete — draw island-hoppers from across the world. Kusadasi on Turkey's Aegean coast adds another layer, sitting as the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus and a string of beautiful Aegean beaches.

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Italy, Greece & Turkey (Rome, Athens, Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos) · 12 days

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Self-Launched Rome & Aegean Island Hopper: Greek Islands and Ephesus

A solo-friendly, self-launched version of STM Tours' group tour that links Rome, Athens and six Aegean stops by budget flight, public ferry and local bus instead of a chartered cruise. You get the same headline sights — the Colosseum and Forum, the Acropolis, Ephesus and the Library of Celsus, the Palace of Knossos, Fira's caldera sunset, Mykonos' Little Venice and Milos' sea caves — with hostel and guesthouse beds, self-bookable walking tours and island ferries you book yourself. Independent sailings on Blue Star Ferries or Seajets and cheap Aegean/Olympic flights replace the packaged transfer network. All costs are rough 2026 backpacker estimates in GBP per person and assume a shared dorm or budget double; island hopping in peak July–August costs noticeably more than in May, June, September or October.

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