The Naxos to Santorini ferry route operates daily throughout the year with morning and afternoon departures, sometimes stopping en route at Ios. During the Winter you can expect a minimum of 2 ferries per day, weather permitting.ĭay 6: Ferry to Santorini & start exploring Santorini Journey times take anywhere from 3.5 to 6 hours depending on the ferry company and whether it’s a high-speed ferry or regular ferry, the price is reflected in this with tickets for the faster boats costing more.
There are regular ferries traveling between Athens (Piraeus) and Naxos each day with 3 services (morning and early evening) during Spring (March-May) and up to 8 departures during the peak Summer season (June-August) though these are still limited mostly to early morning departures. Naxos isn’t as well known as Santorini but it’s just as beautiful and is actually the largest of the Cycladic islands. This island-hopping route allows you to enjoy the beauty of 2 of Greece’s most beloved islands after exploring vibrant and bustling Athens. Prices are about the same so it often makes sense to take the plane back to Athens where you can continue your onward journey without needing to navigate your way from the port to the airport.ĭay 10: Flight home Greek Island hopping Itinerary 2 Oia Santorini Athens – Naxos – Santorini Weather permitting, there are 1 or 2 services per day during Winter.
Ferries take between 5-12 hours depending on the ferry company and depart twice a day in the afternoons during early Spring or several times throughout the day and night during the Summer season (May-October). There are two options for your return journey back to Athens plane or boat.įlights depart several times a day with a choice of airlines and have a journey time of just 45-55 minutes.
There is no ferry service between Santorini and Mykonos from late November until early March. Because the high-speed boat is often fully booked between June-August it is advised to pre-book 1-3 months in advance. The high-speed boats run once per day (morning) in Spring and Autumn and twice a day (morning and afternoon) in the peak summer season. The high-speed boat to Santorini from Mykonos takes approximately 2 hours with slower ferries taking up to 4 hours. Journey times range from just under 3 hours to just over 5 hours and the price of the ticket reflects this, slower ferries cost about half the price of the high-speed ferries.Ĭlick here for the ferry schedule and to book your ferry tickets.ĭay 6: Mykonos to Santorini & start exploring Prices vary greatly between companies depending on the speed of the boat. Multiple ferry companies run several times a day between Athens and Mykonos departing early morning or early evening with afternoon services also added during peak Summer months. Both have the iconic blue and white architecture, Mykonos being a luxury party island and Santorini the island made for relaxation and romance.ĭay 3: Ferry to Mykonos & start exploring Indulge in the history of Athens as you visit the Acropolis before sailing to the top two Cycladic islands Mykonos and Santorini. This is one of the most famous island-hopping routes covering some of the most iconic and picturesque places in the whole of Greece. Greek Island Hopping Itinerary 1 Athens – Mykonos – Santorini Where to stay during your Greek Island Hopping.Things to do on your Greek Island Hopping.