Exploring Greece in 14 days

  1. Day 1: Athens
    0 minutes (0 miles) from Athens

    History, architecture, food

  2. Day 2: Mykonos
    2 hours (94 miles) ferry from Athens

    Beaches, nightlife, views

  3. Day 3: Santorini
    2 hours (68 miles) ferry from Mykonos

    Volcanic beaches, sunsets, hiking

  4. Day 4: Crete
    4 hours (136 miles) ferry from Santorini

    Beaches, villages, history

  5. Day 5-6: Nafplio
    7 hours (272 miles) drive from Crete

    Castles, scenery, food

  6. Day 7-8: Olympia
    2 hours (75 miles) drive from Nafplio

    Ancient history, ruins, museums

  7. Day 9-10: Ioannina
    4 hours (176 miles) drive from Olympia

    Lake activities, Byzantine castles, food

  8. Day 11-12: Thessaloniki
    2.5 hours (186 miles) drive from Ioannina

    History, museums, lively atmosphere

  9. Day 13-14: Halkidiki
    1 hour (35 miles) drive from Thessaloniki

    Beaches, boat tours, nature reserves

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Acropolis Museum, Athens (2 hours, $10)
  • Mykonos Windmills, Mykonos (1 hour, free)
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Santorini (2 hours, $14)
  • Knossos Palace, Crete (3 hours, $15)
  • Palamidi Castle, Nafplio (2 hours, $10)
  • Ancient Olympia ruins, Olympia (2 hours, $12)
  • Ioannina Castle, Ioannina (1 hour, $8)
  • Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, Thessaloniki (2 hours, $10)
  • Kassandra Beaches, Halkidiki (full day, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $79

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the island of Corfu or exploring the Peloponnese peninsula. If you have less time, skip Nafplio and go directly from Santorini to Athens. Also, be aware that the ferry schedules and museum opening hours may vary during peak season, so plan accordingly.

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