7 days in Greece Itinerary

Zeus, the master of all gods from Greek mythology, allegedly grew up in a cave on Naxos, a small but fertile island in the South Aegean Sea.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): take a stroll through Old Town.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Naxos travel route site.

Cairo, Egypt to Naxos is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Cairo in August, expect nights in Naxos to be about the same, around °C, while days are a bit cooler, around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to ride a ferry to Paros.

Long ignored by tourists because of its reputation as a plain ferry hub, Paros today serves as one of the Aegean's major holiday destinations, luring travelers with its fashionable resort towns and quaint mountain villages.

On the 25th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Lefkes, enjoy the sand and surf at Kalogeros Beach, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Panagia Ekatondapiliani, and finally step off the mainland to explore Parikia Town.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Paros holiday maker site.

Traveling by ferry from Naxos to Paros takes 2 hours. In August in Paros, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can ride a ferry to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

On the 26th (Sun), do a tasting at Santo Winery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Perivolos, and then explore the ancient world of Akrotiri. On the 27th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, thenpause for some serene contemplation at Ekklisia Panagia Platsani, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Amoudi Bay.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Fira journey planning app.

Getting from Paros to Fira by ferry takes about 4.5 hours. In August in Fira, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Kos Town.

Situated on a tiny island big on history and culture, Kos Town sits in an area dotted with well-preserved ancient ruins.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): kick back and relax at Tigaki Beach, thenexplore the ancient world of Asklepion Kos, and then explore the historical opulence of Kos Town Castle.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kos Town travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by ferry from Fira to Kos Town takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In August, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): wander the streets of Corfu Old Town, thenexplore the ancient world of Old Fortress Corfu, and then see the interesting displays at Achilleion Museum.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Corfu Town trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Kos Town to Corfu Town takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around °C in August, and nighttime lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.