12 days in Greece Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Greece trip itinerary planner
Start: Cape Town
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Athens
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Chania Town, Crete
— 2 nights
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Paros
— 1 night
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Naxos Town, Naxos
— 2 nights
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Fira, Santorini
— 4 nights
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End: Cape Town
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Athens — 2 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.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, then delve into the distant past at Erechtheion, and then visit Plaka. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum.
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Cape Town, South Africa to Athens is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Cape Town in June; daily highs in Athens reach 35°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can fly to Chania Town.
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Chania Town, Crete — 2 nights
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The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Church, explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera, and then stroll through Agia Marina Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Chania, learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of Crete, then visit a coastal fixture at Lighthouse of Chania, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kournas.
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You can fly from Athens to Chania Town in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In June in Chania Town, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Paros.
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Paros — 1 night
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Poor Man's Mykonos
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 2nd (Sun), contemplate the long history of Lefkes, get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum Parou, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Panagia Ekatondapiliani, and finally step off the mainland to explore Parikia Town.
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Fly from Chania Town to Paros in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can ride a ferry to Naxos Town.
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Naxos Town, Naxos — 2 nights
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Naxos Town tops the itinerary of most visitors exploring the Aegean islands, drawing their attention with taverns, shops, beaches, and ancient ruins.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the ancient world of The Temple of Apollo – Portara, then contemplate the long history of Old Town, and then get a new perspective on things with Blue Fin Divers Naxos Greece. Keep things going the next day: explore the galleries of Fish & Olive, then kick back and relax at Plaka Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Agios Prokopios Beach.
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You can ride a ferry from Paros to Naxos Town in an hour. In July in Naxos Town, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can ride a ferry to Fira.
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Fira, Santorini — 4 nights
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Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos. Do some cultural sightseeing at Akrotiri and Ancient Thera. There's still lots to do: get impressive views of Santorini Volcano, get a dose of the wild on Santorini Sailing, take in the dramatic natural features at Skaros Rock, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Perivolos.
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Traveling by ferry from Naxos Town to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In July, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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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.
