15 days in Greece Itinerary
15 days in Greece Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Greece itinerary planner
Start: Milan
Fly
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Athens
— 4 nights
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Paradise Beach, Mykonos
— 2 nights
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Drive to Mykonos, Ferry to Santorini, Drive to Oia
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Oia, Santorini
— 3 nights
Taxi to Santorini, Ferry to Heraklion
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Heraklion, Crete
— 3 nights
Fly to Rhodes, Bus to Lindos
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Lindos, Rhodes
— 2 nights
Bus to Rhodes, Fly to Milan
End: Milan
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Athens
— 4 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Ermou Street and Kerannymi. Do some cultural sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum. There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, shop like a local with Canvas, and visit Plaka.
For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens online attractions planner.
Milan, Italy to Athens is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Milan to Athens, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Milan in August, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 39°C and 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can fly to Paradise Beach.
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Paradise Beach, Mykonos
— 2 nights
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Sun-drenched Paradise Beach remains largely responsible for Mykonos' nickname, the "Ibiza of Greece." Considered one of the island's major attractions, the beach draws a young crowd of hedonists with its bars and clubs, serving cold drinks and a party atmosphere.On the 16th (Thu), kick back and relax at Platis Gialos Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Panormos Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Elia Beach, then stroll through Super Paradise Beach, and then kick back and relax at Paradise Beach.
To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Paradise Beach trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by flight from Athens to Paradise Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Athens in August, you will find days in Paradise Beach are little chillier (33°C), and nights are about the same (27°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Oia.
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Oia, Santorini
— 3 nights
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Every day hundreds of visitors come to Oia just to experience its sunsets.Akrotiri and Ekklisia Panagia Platsani will appeal to history buffs. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Kamari Beach and Perissa Black Sand Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Oia: Akrotiri (Red Beach & Caldera Beach). There's more to do: stop by Aquamarine Jewelry and take in the exciting artwork at Mnemossyne Gallery.
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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Paradise Beach to Oia in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In August in Oia, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Heraklion.
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Heraklion, Crete
— 3 nights
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Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.Popular historic sites such as The Palace of Knossos and Church of Saint Titus are in your itinerary. Visiting Fortress Spinalonga and The Natural History Museum of Crete will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Heraklion: Reptisland (in Melidoni) and Matala Beach (in Matala). There's more to do: take an in-depth tour of Historical Museum of Crete and don't miss a visit to Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis.
For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Heraklion tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Oia to Heraklion takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. August in Heraklion sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Lindos.
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Lindos, Rhodes
— 2 nights
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A medieval settlement on the island of Rhodes, Lindos provides a mix of ancient history and modern attractions.On the 24th (Fri), explore the ancient world of Village of Lindos. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Agathi Beach and then kick back and relax at Lindos Beach.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Lindos trip itinerary planner.
Do a combination of flight and bus from Heraklion to Lindos in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Lindos are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Lindos
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Greece travel guide
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient sites. One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the country draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on foot and discover the islands on a guided boat or ferry tour.
