14 days in Greek Isles & Athens Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Vasilikos Beach and Porto Zoro Beach. Bring the kids along to Plaka Beach and Gaidaros Beach. Step out of Vasilikos with an excursion to Relax Spa & Beauty in Tsilivi (Planos)--about 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Vrahos Beach, take some stellar pictures from Bochali View Point, stop by Razi Aroma, and identify plant and animal life at Zakynthos Turtle Rescue Center.

To find ratings and more tourist information, you can read our Vasilikos tour planner.

Lisbon, Portugal to Vasilikos is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Lisbon in July, you will find days in Vasilikos are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (23°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to fly to Fira.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then hike along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, and then explore the striking landscape at Skaros Rock. On your second day here, surround yourself with nature on Santorini Sailing, then contemplate the waterfront views at Amoudi Bay, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Paradisos Beach.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fira online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Vasilikos to Fira takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Vasilikos in July, expect nights in Fira to be somewhat warmer, around 27°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 35°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the ferry to Naxos Town.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): delve into the distant past at The Temple of Apollo – Portara, then take a stroll through Old Town, then enjoy the sand and surf at Mikri Vigla Beach, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Agios Akepsimas. On your second day here, make a splash at Aqua Fun Water Park, then stroll through Plaka Beach, and then kick back and relax at Agios Prokopios Beach.

To find more things to do and more tourist information, use the Naxos Town visit app.

Traveling by ferry from Fira to Naxos Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In July, daytime highs in Naxos Town are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can fly to Athens.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Philopappos Hill. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Fortress Palamidi and Erechtheion. Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Nafplio (Lion of Bavaria, Church of Panaghia, &more). There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Athens trip planner.

You can fly from Naxos Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Naxos Town in July, expect nights in Athens to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly to Skiathos.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastero di Panagia Evangelistria, then kick back and relax at Lalaria Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Troulos Beach. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mandraki Beach and then explore the ancient world of Kastro Ke Medieval Ekklisia.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Skiathos trip maker website.

You can fly from Athens to Skiathos in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Athens in July, expect nights in Skiathos to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly back home.