2 Weeks in Greece: The Perfect 14-15 Days Itinerary
You’re planning to spend 2 weeks in Greece? You’re looking for the best itinerary?
Then look no further!
In order to help you plan your stay, I have prepared for you this 14, 15 or 16 days itinerary in Greece.
During your trip, you will visit Athens, the Peloponnese, Delphi, the Meteora as well as 2 islands of the Cyclades archipelago. This includes the world famous Santorini island as well as another one such as Amorgos, Naxos or Paros.
In addition to the must-see attractions for each stage of the itinerary, I will also give you all my best tips and accommodation suggestions depending on your budget.
So, how to spend two weeks in Greece?
Let’s find out!
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- 2 Weeks in Greece: The Perfect 14-15 Days Itinerary
- 1) Athens (2 days)
- 2) Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio (1 day)
- 3) Palamidi Fortress / Monemvasia (1 day)
- 4) Mystras / Olympia (1 day)
- 5) Delphi (1 day)
- 6) The Meteora (1 day)
- 7) Thessaloniki (1 day)
- 8) Santorini (3 days)
- 9) Visit another island in the Cyclades (3 days)
- 10) Going back to Athens or Santorini (1 day)
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1) Athens (2 days)
To visit Greece in 14-15 days, you should land in Athens.
It’s easy to get around Greece’s capital city on foot, but you will need a car for the rest of this 2 weeks in Greece itinerary.
You have 2 options:
- You can rent your car on your first day, so you won’t have to go back to the airport to pick it up.
- You can also rent it on the 3rd day, to save 2 days on your rental.
In any case, if you want to rent a car in Greece, you should use Booking.com Cars website.
It’s simply the most user-friendly rental cars prices comparison website. It allows you to compare prices of all rental agencies in just 1 click! You can then rent your car at the best price guaranteed.
And to be fully refunded in case of accident or theft, don’t forget to select the Full Protection Insurance. (Tested and approved! They refunded me more than 1200 euros in total)
From the airport, go to your hotel in Athens. You can use your car (if you already have rent one), or choose one of the 4 other options to go to the city centre:
- By taxi: 40€
- By bus: the line X95 goes directly to Syntagma Square, Athens’ main square.
- By metro: the line 3 (the blue one) is the fastest option!
- Using your hotel airport shuttle service.
During your first day in Athens you will visit (in order):
- The Acropolis Museum to learn more about the archaeological site and enjoy the view on the Parthenon from its panoramic terrace. Directly get a skip-the-line ticket here!
- The Athens Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: it’s Greece’s must-see tourist attraction!
- Plaka district, a picturesque neighborhood with many souvenir shops.
- The Ancient Agora and its museum.
- Monastiraki district, Athens’ “souk”, where you will find everything you need.
- Philopappos hill at sunset.
- And if you like to party, Gazi district is the place to be!
Spend the night in Athens.
The next morning, to continue this 14-15-16 days itinerary in Greece, you can finish your tour of Athens.
The best places to see during this day are (in order):
- The Panathenaic Stadium, where major sporting events were held. It was refurbished to host the 1st Modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- The Arch of Hadrian
- The Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Zappeion Park and the National Garden
- Syntagma Square, to see the changing of the Presidential Guard, every hour.
- Ermou street, for shopping addicts!
- Athens National Archaeological Museum
- Mount Lycabettus, to admire the sunset over the Acropolis
Spend one last night in Athens.
You can find much more detailed information about Athens in my article: The 20 best things to do in Athens.
A 30€ combined ticket allows you to visit the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora an some other ancient sites: the Arch of Hadrian, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Roman Agora and the Lyceum (Lykeion).
It’s valid for 5 days.
To get this combined ticket, it’s very simple, you just have to book it by clicking on the button below:
To make them most of your visit to Athens, you should opt for the Athens City Pass. It includes all the must-see attractions, such as:
- The combined Acropolis ticket mentioned above
- The Acropolis Museum entrance ticket
- An audio guide for your visit to Athens
- A 10% discount on all other attractions in Athens
To book it, simply click here:
And if you want to learn everything about the Acropolis History, the best is to opt for a guided visit (it’s also a skip the line ticket).
The best guided tour in English is the one from GetyourGuide Originals. It’s so great that they will give you a full refund if you don’t enjoy your time!
To book it, you just have to click on the button below:
Where to stay in Athens
- Bedbox Hostel: A Youth Hostel located 300m from Monastiraki Square, and 700m from the Acropolis. Dormitory room starting from 18€ per night. Strong points: the location, the really kind staff and the cleanliness!
- Evripides Hotel: Located 400m from Ermou Street and 500m from Monastiraki. The rooms are simple but comfortable, starting from 70€ per night, with breakfast included. What I loved: the breathtaking view of the Acropolis from the rooftop, the location (perfect to visit Athens on foot) and the friendly and helpful staff! A great choice in Athens for its exceptional value for money!
- Amalia Hotel: Located on Syntagma Square, just in front of the National Gardens. The double rooms are modern and spacious. Some of them even have a balcony with a nice view of the gardens. The price starts at 155€ per night with breakfast included. Strong points: The comfort, the generous breakfast, and the location in the centre of Athens.
- Wyndham Grand Athens: 5-star Hotel located 1km from Ermou Street and 1.5km from the Acropolis. You’ll love the elegant and design double rooms here, starting from 200€ per night. Breakfast will cost you 16€. Strong points: the outdoor pool on the roof, the view of the Acropolis, the spa center, and the location right next to a metro station!
- Electra Metropolis: This 5-star hotel is located only 200m from Syntagma Square and 600m from the Acropolis. The price for a spacious and comfortable double room starts at 270€ per night, breakfast included. What I loved: the ideal location, the view of The Acropolis from the rooftop, the amazing restaurant, the pool. The best choice for a luxury stay in Athens
2) Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio (1 day)
It’s impossible to spend two weeks in Greece without visiting a part of Peloponnese. During the 3 next days, you will discover some of the best places to see in Peloponnese peninsula!
The 3 places you have to see during this 1st day are:
- Corinth Canal, located 1 hour drive from Athens. It was carved into stone to avoid the boats a 400km detour. Really impressive due to its narrowness! Don’t miss the souvenir photo. And if you are looking for a unique experience, you should really try a bungee jump over Corinth Canal! (click here to book it)
- Mycenae, located 40 minutes from the canal. The former home of Agamemnon is one of the most ancient site in Greece. As the site is mostly in ruins, if you don’t like old stones, just go to the next place.
- Epidaurus: located a 45-minute drive from Mycenae, Epidaurus is one of Peloponnese’s major ancient site. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its theatre with an exceptional acoustic.
For the last stop of your day, go to Nafplio, located 30 minutes away from Epidaurus. There, you can enjoy a walk in the old town, drive to the fortress of Acronafplia to admire the view of the city, and end your day at Arvanitia Beach!
Spend a night in Nafplio.
You will find more informations about Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio in my article: The 15 best things to do in Peloponnese.
Where to stay in Nafplio
- Agamemnon Hotel: Located in Nafplio’s old town, just in front of the Bourtzi Castle. The double rooms, with a balcony and sea view for some of them, are starting from 55€, with breakfast included. Strong points: the location, the view, the kind staff.
- Amymone and Adiandi Hotel: Located 5 minutes away from the beach, in the old town. You will love the elegant double rooms, starting from 75€ including breakfast. What I loved: the delicious breakfast, the location on a pedestrian alley, the rooms’ original and nice design. It offers the best value for money in Nafplio!
- Amalia Nafplio Hotel: Located about 2km away from the city centre. The luxurious and comfortable double rooms are starting from 110€ per night, with breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the free private parking, the quietness, the varied breakfast.
- Nafplia Palace Hotel & Villas: This 5-star hotel is only 5 minutes away from the beach and 15 minutes away from the city centre. The rooms are large and modern, with balconies and the offer a great views of the sea and the castle. Price starts from 260€ per night. If you want an even more luxurious stay, you can sleep in a villa with its private pool, starting from 570€ per night. It’s my favorite hotel in Nafplio, perfect for a luxury stay!
3) Palamidi Fortress / Monemvasia (1 day)
Let’s continue this 2 weeks itinerary in Greece with another day in Peloponnese.
In the morning, end your stay in Nafplio with a visit to the Palamidi Fortress. This huge castle offers splendid viewpoints over Nafplio and the sea. Plan 2 hours to explore the site.
Then, it will be time to go to Monemvasia.
This village is located a 3-hour drive from Nafplio. Monemvasia was built on a large rocky island, protected by a cliff, and can’t be seen from the mainland. Surrounded by an heavy fortification wall, it has been used as a stronghold during many wars.
When walking in Monemvasia’s paved alleys, you will enjoy many shops and restaurants. On the main square, you will also find a church and a cathedral. From there, you can also go to the fortress, at the top of the cliff. The view is breathtaking!
At the end of the day, take your car and go to Mystras (1:30 drive). It will be more convenient for your next day’s program!
Where to stay in Mystras
- Byzantion Hotel: Located just across Mystras’ main square. The simple but comfortable rooms offer a view on the Archaeological site. Price starts from 55€, breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the view, the private parking lot.
- Mazaraki Guesthouse: Located close to Mystras’ Archaeological Site and surrounded by nature, this place offers large and warm suites with balcony, starting from 115€ including breakfast. What I loved: the pool, the environment, the decoration, and the breakfast served in your room.
- Arxontiko Taygeti: This Guesthouse is located only 5km away from Mystras’ city centre. The duplex suites, with a kitchen, a living room and a balcony with a beautiful mountain view are starting from 160€, with breakfast included. Strong points: the calm, the kind staff, the environment. You will also find everything you need for breakfast in your fridge!
- Mystras Grand Palace Resort: This 5-star hotel is located only a 5-minute drive from Mystras. This brand new hotel offers rooms with stone walls, exposed beams and terrace, starting from 180€ per night including breakfast. What I loved: the pool, the hot tub, the sauna, the comfortable rooms, the calm. It’s the best choice for a luxury stay in Mystras.
4) Mystras / Olympia (1 day)
Let’s continue your 14-15 days trip to Greece with the visit of the Ancient Site of Mystras.
In Mystras, you will visit the upper town and the lower town. There are parking lots at the 2 entrances. You can start your visit with the upper city, explore it, then take back your car to go to the lower city. Don’t forget to keep your entrance ticket!
Mystras was the former capital of the Byzantine Empire, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your visit, you will be amazed by the many monuments: churches, monasteries, covent and even a fortress.
This very well restored site is one of the best places to see in Peloponnese during this 2-weeks road trip in Greece. It’s quite large, so you will need at least 3 hours to visit it!
After that, get back in your car and drive for 2 hours to another mythical place: Olympia.
If you visit Mystras early in the morning, you can be in Olympia around 3 or 4 p.m, so you will have time to visit the museum as well as the archaeological site (in this order).
In the museum, you will find many objects and statues found in Olympia. Visiting the museum will also help you to picture what the site looked like.
Right next to the museum, you will find the archaeological site. Between 776 B.C and 393 A.D, the Olympic Games were hosted here. You’ll see the remains of the Gymnasium, temples and sports installations.
If you still have some time at the end of the day, you can visit the Historical Museum of the Olympic Games, to know everything about the history and organisation of the Games. The entrance is included in your 12€ ticket for Olympia’s archaeological site and museum.
Spend the night in Olympia.
If you need more information about Mystras and Olympia, you can read my article: The 15 best things to do in Peloponnese.
Where to stay in Olympia
- Leonidaion Guesthouse: Located only 10-minute walk from the Archaeological site of Olympia. The large and comfortable double rooms are starting from 55€ per night, including breakfast. What I loved: the free private parking lot, the location close to the site, the quietness. It’s the best value for money in Olympia!
- Amalia Hotel Olympia: Located at the city’s entrance. The large and bright rooms, with balcony or terrace are starting from 80€, with breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the very tasty breakfast, the kind staff, the free fruit basket and water in your room.
- Arty Grand Hotel: Located on a hill overlooking the city, this 5-star hotel offers modern double rooms, with a small living room and a balcony, starting from 95€ per night including breakfast. Strong points: the huge outdoor pool, the indoor pool, the environment. It’s the best hotel for a luxury stay in Olympia!
5) Delphi (1 day)
Your 2 weeks itinerary in Greece will now take you to Delphi.
Delphi is located 3h15 away from Olympia, but don’t worry: during your journey, you will enjoy amazing landscapes and time will just fly by!
When you are in Delphi, start your visit with the archaeological site, located outside the city. Here, the Pythia (the oracle of Delphi) transmitted Appolo’s directives from the gods to humans. Over the centuries, these prophecies strongly affected Greek History!
The Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the center of the world.
During your tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will discover the Temple of Apollo, the theatre and the stadium.
The 12€ entrance ticket also includes the museum, located right next to the site.
The food was copious and delicious. It’s better to book it in advance.
Where to stay in Delphi
- Fedriades Delphi Hotel: Located a 10-minute walk from the ancient site of Delphi. The modern double rooms with balcony are starting from 55€, and you have to add 8€ for breakfast. Strong points: the panoramic view, the high quality beds, the kind staff.
- Kastalia Boutique Hotel: Located only 5 minutes from Delphi. You’ll enjoy large and modern double rooms, starting from 62€ including breakfast. What I loved: the terrace, where you can have your breakfast, the warm welcome, the location. It’s the best value for money in Delphi!
- Nidimos Hotel: Located only 1km from the archaeological site. The bright and comfortable double rooms with balcony are starting from 65€ per night, with a 10€ breakfast. Strong points: the various and copious breakfast, the free parking lot, the beautiful view.
- Amalia Hotel Delphi: Located 800 meters from the archaeological site. Modern and bright double room offering a nice view up to the sea starting at 90€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: the large swimming pool, the view. The most high-end hotel in Delphi!
6) The Meteora (1 day)
During this 2 weeks tour in Greece, you will have the time to go to the Meteora. Located in central Greece, the Meteora are quite far from Athens and Thessaloniki, but it’s clearly worth a visit: it was literally my biggest crush during my trip!
Leave Delphi early in the morning and drive for 3 hours to reach the Meteora. You can have your lunch break in the city of Kalambaka, and ask for your map of Meteora Monasteries at the Tourist Office.
Then you can go and explore the Meteora, those impressive Monasteries built on top of large rocks. Simply follow the road to see the 6 monasteries. You can visit their interior for 3€ each. The most impressive is for sure the Monastery of Great Meteoron, sitting on a 610-meter high rock!
The scenery is simply extraordinary.
Spend the night in the Meteora.
Where to stay in Meteora
- Pyrgos Adrachti: Located in the village of Kastraki, only a 5-minute drive from the monasteries. The double rooms, with a beautiful view of the Meteora are starting from 60€, with a 7.50€ breakfast. Strong points: the magnificent view, the quietness, the amazing big breakfast.
- Meteora Hotel at Kastraki: Located in Kastraki. The modern and bright double rooms are starting from 80€ per night, with breakfast included. What I loved: the pool, the location in the countryside, the spectacular view. It’s the best value for money in Meteora!
- Hotel Meteoritis: Also located in Kastraki. You will love the spacious and comfortable double rooms, with a balcony and a view of the Meteora, starting from 125€ including breakfast. Strong points: the kind staff, the location, the private parking, the varied breakfast.
7) Thessaloniki (1 day)
The next stage of your 14 days itinerary in Greece takes you to Thessaloniki.
It won’t be the most interesting part of your 2 weeks holiday in Greece, but you will take your flight to Santorini from Thessaloniki.
From the Meteora, you will have to drive for around 2h40 to reach Thessaloniki. Depending on your flight’s departure time, how about quickly visiting Greece’s 2nd largest city?
You will find a detailed itinerary to discover the city in my article: The 12 best things to do in Thessaloniki.
Then, go to the airport, drop off your rental car and fly to Santorini!
The fastest way to go to Santorini is to fly from Thessaloniki. The flights aren’t more expensive than those from Athens or the ferry and it takes a lot less time!
When you book your rental car, you will take it in Athens and drop it off in Thessaloniki. Choose a car hire agency that won’t charge you for this!
If you use Booking.com Cars website to book your car, you will directly see all the “drop off at a different location” fees, if any.
8) Santorini (3 days)
The next stage of your 2 weeks trip to Greece takes you out of Central Greece. It’s time to visit the Cyclades, starting with its most famous island: Santorini!
Once you’ve landed in Santorini, get your rental car and go to your hotel.
Here are is the perfect itinerary to spend 3 days in Santorini:
On your 1st day, you will discover Fira and Oia, Santorini’s most famous villages.
You can do the hike linking Fira to Oia, it will take around 2 hours, with a magnificent view over the caldera.
In Oia, take your time to enjoy the spectacular sunset!
For your 2nd day, opt for one of Santorini’s best tourist attraction, a 1-day boat trip! This cruise will take you to the still active volcano of Nea Kameni, and you will also be able to swim in the hot springs.
Don’t forget to book it in advance by clicking on the button below:
If you prefer a luxury and romantic cruise on a catamaran, you can book it right there:
For your last day in Santorini, explore the island with a road trip:
- Discover the other villages: Pyrgos, Megalochori and Emporio.
- Visit the ancient site of Akrotiri (often compared to Pompeii in Italy) and the Ancient Thera.
- Wine enthusiast can also book a wine tour of Santorini’s best vineyards, with more 12 wines tasting included. Book the best wine tour here!
- End your day at the beach. The Red Beach and the Black Beach are the most famous and the Monolithos beach is perfect if you’re with children!
Spend one last night in Santorini.
For the details, don’t forget to read my definitive guide about Santorini: How to visit Santorini in 3 days.
Where to stay in Santorini
You must know that staying in Santorini, especially in the villages of the caldera like Oia and Fira, is quite expensive.
If you want a less expensive accommodation, it’s better to choose a hotel outside these 2 cities.
And of course, even more in Santorini than in any other place, book your hotels as early as possible!
To help you choose, I have made a selection of the best hotels in Santorini, depending on where you want to stay and your budget.
Best hotels in Oia
- Aethrio Hotel: Located in Oia, only a few steps away from the main square. You can rent double rooms, studio flats or apartments with balcony for most of them. The price starts from 160€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: the swimming pool, the large rooms, the rooftop to admire the sunset. It’s one of the cheapest places in Oia, and it offers a great value for money!
- Caldera Premium Villas: Located in the centre of Oia. You will love the troglodyte suites with a breathtaking view of the sea and the caldera, starting from 290€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the design of the rooms, and the location.
- Theodora Suites Apartment: Located in the heart of the city. Studio flats with small kitchen, fridge, private terrace and hot tub, starting from 350€, breakfast included. What I loved: the hot tubs, the breathtaking view, the kind staff.
- Andronis Boutique Hotel: 5-star hotel located in Oia. You’ll enjoy large suites with a view of the caldera, private balcony and private hot tub or pool, starting from 800€ with breakfast included. Strong points: the idyllic scenery and the calm. It’s my recommendation for a one-week romantic stay in Greece!
- Katikies Hotel – The Leading Hotels of the World: This luxurious hotel offers rooms and suites with a great view, bathtub and spa. The price starts from 1000€ with breakfast included. What I loved: the pools, the spas, the splendid views and the food! It’s my recommendation for a luxury stay in Santorini!
Best hotels in Fira
- Galatia Villas: Located 10 minutes away from Fira’s city centre. The double rooms are quite basic but nice, and the price starts from only 80€ per night. Strong points: the hot tub on the roof, the kind staff, the great value for money for Santorini.
- Lilium Santorini Villa: Located on the edge of the caldera. These elegant and modern double rooms with sea view are available starting from 315€, breakfast included. What I loved: the pool, the exceptionnal location, the warm and welcoming staff.
- Cosmopolitan Suites – Small Luxury Hotels of the World: Located in the heart of Fira. You will enjoy lovely rooms with private balcony, decorated in the purest Cycladian style, starting from 550€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: the infinity pool over the cliff, and the luxury hotel services. This is the perfect place to stay with your lover in Santorini!
- Aria Suites: Located in Fira, this high standard hotel offers only 6 suites and luxury villas, fully equipped (you even get a laptop), starting from 700€ per night. What I loved: the magnificent place, the pool and the staff availability. This is a great choice for a luxurious and romantic stay in Fira!
Other best places to stay in Santorini Island (Cheaper)
- Memories Beach Hotel: Located just accross Monolithos beach. These comfortable modern rooms starts from 65€ per night, with breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the calm and the adorable staff.
- Rose Suites: Located in Vourvoulos, only 4 kilometers away from Fira. Those studio flats and apartments are well equiped and decorated, with a small kitchen and a private terrace. The prices are starting from 75€ per night. What I loved: the pool, the calm, the decoration. The fridge is also full with everything you need for breakfast. This is the best choice in Santorini for its exceptional value for money!
- Hippocampus Hotel: Located in Kamari, only 50 meters away from the beach. The rooms, with a view on the swimming pool or the garden, are starting from 85€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the ideal location close to the beach, and the really kind staff.
- Meltemi Village Hotel: Located in Perissa, only 5 minutes away from the Black beach. The rooms and suites with hot tubs are starting from 100€ per night, with the breakfast included. What I loved: the pools, the spa, and the great breakfast. A great choice for a stay on Santorini’s shore!
9) Visit another island in the Cyclades (3 days)
During your 14-15 days trip to Greece, you will have time to visit another island in the Cyclades, in addition to Santorini.
You will have several options: here are the 3 other islands in the Cyclades you can easily access by boat from Santorini:
Depending on how you want to spend your 3 days, choose the island that suits you best:
- Amorgos for hiking and beach lovers (the wildest island)
- Naxos, if you prefer to relax at the beach (more private beaches)
- Paros, if you like hiking, going to the beach and visit picturesque mountain villages.
To organize your ferry trip, check the schedules and book your tickets, you need to use Ferries In Greece website. Simply click the button below to check the schedules.
Also, don’t forget to book a rental car to explore the selected island.
Option 1: Amorgos (3 days)
The ferry will take 1h to get you to Amorgos from Santorini.
For your 1st day in Amorgos, you can take your car to explore the island:
- Walk in Katapola, the main harbour.
- Discover Hora, the island’s capital, and its old windmills.
- Have a lunch break in one of Hora’s typical taverns.
- Visit the Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa.
- Do a photo stop at Agia Ana cove, located close to the Monastery.
- Take the Southern road and go swim in Kalotaritissa beach. You can also see the wrecked ship of the movie “The Big Blue”!
As I said earlier, Amorgos is the ideal place for hiking lovers. During your 2 other days on the island, you can go walk all day and explore its most remote places! You will find a list of Amorgos’ walking trails on the official website.
During your strolls, you will also discover many beaches to rest a bit.
After these 3 days in Amorgos, your 2-weeks road trip in Greece will already be over! You can now read the 10th chapter of this guide “Going back to Athens or Santorini” for the last practical details.
You can also read my article about Amorgos for more detailed information about the best places to visit: The 8 best things to do in Amorgos.
Where to stay in Amorgos
When you visit Amorgos, you can stay in one of the 2 main cities: Katapola and Aegiali. Choose between the 2 according to your port of departure!
Here is a selection of the best places to stay in Amorgos:
Best hotels in Katapola
- Amorgion Hotel: Located 1km from the port of Katapola, and at only 8-minute walk from the beach. The double rooms with private balcony, and a view of the Aegean Sea for some of them, are starting from 50€ per night, with an 8€ breakfast. Strong points: the pool, the private free parking, the warm welcome. It’s the only hotel with a swimming pool in Katapola!
- Barbara Pension: Located 5 minutes away from the beach, right next to the port of Katapola. The studio flats are equipped with a sink, a fridge and also have a balcony. The prices are starting from 55€per night. Strong points: the cleanliness, the quietness, the very kind owner!
- Diasino Studios: Located close to the port. The studio flats and apartments are modern, with terrace or balcony. The prices are starting from 60€ with a 5€ breakfast. What I loved: the calm, the location close to all the restaurants. It’s the best value for money in Katapola!
- Landeris Hotel: Located 3 minutes away from the beach, and close to the port. The rooms, studio flats and apartments are decorated in a rustic style, with wooden furniture. The prices are starting from 60€ per night with breakfast included. Strong points: the kindness of the owners, the delicious breakfast, the great advice!
- Minoa Hotel: Located 100m from the beach, close to the port. The bright and large double rooms, with balcony are starting from 80€ per night including breakfast. Strong points: the kind staff, the great breakfast.
Best hotels in Aegiali
- Pelagos: Located only 3 minutes from the beach and 100m from the port of Aegiali. The double rooms with balcony and sea view are starting from 35€ per night, with a 5€ breakfast. Strong points: the view, the welcome directly at your boat, the copious breakfast.
- Aelia Studios: Located on the sea side. The modern and cosy studio flats, equipped with a small kitchen with an oven and hotplates are starting from 60€ per night. What I loved: the design and the charm of the apartments, the location. It’s the best value for money in Aegiali!
- Vigla Hotel: Located 10 minutes away from the beach, in Tholaria, above Aegiali. The modern and bright large rooms are starting from 110€per night, with breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the copious breakfast, the comfort, the quietness, the great restaurant. If you are looking for a nice hotel with a swimming pool in Amorgos, you should definitely try the Vigla!
- Aegialis Hotel & Spa: Located above Aegiali, this 5-star hotel (the only one in Amorgos) offers comfortable rooms with balcony starting from 140€ per night. Strong points: the big pool, the magnificient view of Aegiali and the sea, the spa, the quietness. It’s simply the best hotel in Amorgos!
Option 2: Naxos (3 days)
Another option for your 2-weeks trip to Greece is to visit Naxos after your stay in Santorini. The Santorini to Naxos ferry takes around 1h30.
On your 1st day on the island, visit Hora, the capital. There, you can admire the Portara and Kastro district. End your day on one of the beaches of the West Coast to relax and swim a bit.
The next day, take your car to discover the 3 most famous mountain villages of Naxos: Halki, Filoti and Apiranthos.
From Filoti, there is a walking trail that goes to the top of Mount Zeus, the highest point of Naxos (and even the highest of all the Cyclades archipelago!). The trail starts at “the Aria Spring” and you will need to walk for 1h30 to reach the top.
Then, take your car to go to Moutsouna and enjoy the East coast beaches for the rest of your day.
On your 3rd and last day in Naxos, you can have a boat trip, it includes visits and swimming! Snorkeling equipment is also included in the price.
After this last amazing day, your 14-15-16 days trip to Greece is now over! You can now read the 10th chapter of this guide “Going back to Athens or Santorini” for the last practical details.
If you want to know more about Naxos, you should read my detailed artcicle: Visit Naxos: the definitive guide.
Where to stay in Naxos
If you wish to visit Naxos, the best is to stay in Hora (the capital city) or its surroundings.
- Anatoli Hotel: Located a 10-minute walk from Naxos centre and the beach. The modern rooms with balcony and a view of the pool or the garden are starting from 45€ with breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the sauna, the hot tub, and the free transfer from the port and the airport.
- The Saint Vlassis: Located only 700m from the city centre and 500m from the Agios Georgios beach. This hotel offers comfortable and large double rooms, with an outdoor hot tub for some of them! The prices are starting from 60€ per night including breakfast. Strong points: the warm welcome, the good breakfast, the free parking. It’s simply the best value for money in Naxos!
- Xenia Hotel: Located in the centre of Naxos. The modern and well equipped double rooms are starting from 70€ with an 8€ breakfast. Strong points: the location in the city centre (really convenient to take the ferry), the kind staff, the comfortable beds.
- Hotel Grotta: Located only 700m from the Portara and 15 minutes from the beach. Those nice and bright double rooms with balcony are starting from 90€ with breakfast included. A great place for a romantic gateway in Naxos!
- Nissaki Beach Hotel: Located on Agios Georgios beach, the closest to Naxos. The double rooms are very well decorated, and with a balcony. The prices are starting from 220€ per night, with breakfast included. What I loved: The pool, the location next to the beach, the amazing breakfast, the staff. It’s the best hotel for a luxury stay in Naxos!
Option 3: Paros (3 days)
The last option for this 2 weeks itinerary in Greece is to visit the island of Paros. It will take you between 2 and 3 hours to go from Santorini to Paros, depending on the ferry company.
For your 1st day, visit the Nothern part of the island:
- Discover Parikia, the capital city, and its old town. Don’t miss Panagia Ekatontapyliani byzantine church.
- Drive to Paros park, in the north of the island. There, you can walk for about 2 hours on the 3 marked trails.
- After your short hike, you can go to the beach nearby and relax!
- Then, visit Naoussa, the luxury seaside resort of Paros, with its trendy bars and shops.
- End your day at the beach. I recommend you Siparos Beach, Stefano Beach, Lageri Beach, Santa Maria Beach or Kolymbithres.
The next day, take your car to explore the Southern part of the island this time:
- Visit 3 typical and picturesque villages: Lefkes, Prodromos and Marpissa.
- Take your lunch break at the Port of Piso Livadi with fresh grilled fish.
- Spend your afternoon at the Golden Beach, the Logaras Beach or Faragas Beach.
And for your last day in Paros, how about a boat trip around the island and Antiparos?
You will have the choice between a half-day and a full-day trip with some time to swim. It costs between 40 and 100€ per person, depending on the excursion you choose!
After this great boat trip, it will unfortunately already be the end of your trip to Greece.
To plan your 3 days stay in Paros, you should read my detailed travel guide about the island: The 10 best things to do in Paros.
Where to stay in Paros
In Paros, you will find most of the accommodations around Parikia (that’s convenient, because its where the ferries arrive), or in Naoussa, the island’s main seaside resort.
You will find here a selection of the best places to stay in Parikia and Naoussa.
Best hotels in Parikia
- Margarita: Located only 300m from the church of Parikia, and 400m from the beach. The double rooms with balcony are starting from 37€ per night. Strong points: the kindness and the advice of the owners, the warm welcome.
- Nostos Studios: Located only a minute walk from the beach and 1km from the port. The studios for 2 to 4 people, with a beautiful sea view, are starting from 70€ per night. Strong points: the terrace to admire the sunset, the warm welcome.
- Sunset View Hotel: Located only 10 minutes away from the port. The confortable rooms with balcony are starting from 80€ including breakfast. What I loved: the pool, the free shuttle from the port, the private parking. It’s the best value for money in Paros!
- Akrotiri Hotel: Located 2km from the port of Parikia. The clean and comfortable double rooms with sea view are starting from 100€ per night, with breakfast included. Strong points: the pool, the view, the great breakfast, the kind staff.
Best hotels in Naoussa
- Surfing Beach Village Paros: Located directly on Santa Maria’s beach, a 5-minute drive from Naoussa. The nice bungalows, decorated in Cycladian style are starting from 30€ per night including breakfast. Strong points: the pool, the free transfer to the port, the location, the free deckchairs on the beach.
- Hotel Senia: Located 200m away from the centre of Naoussa, on the seaside. The rooms and suites with private balconies and amazing view are starting from 105€, with breakfast included. What I loved: the 2 pools, the free parking, the great breakfast. It’s the best value for money in Naoussa!
- Paliomylos Spa Hotel: Located 800m away from Naoussa. The bright and large double rooms are starting from 110€ per night, including breakfast. Strong points: the pool, the spa with massages, the decoration, the complete and varied breakfast.
- Villa Bellonia: Located 12 minutes away from the beach and 1km from Naoussa. The lovely rooms with balcony or private terrace are starting from 120€ per night, with breakfast included. What I loved: The pool, the comfort, the amazing breakfast. It’s the best choice for a romantic gateway in Paros!
- Saint Andrea Resort Hotel: Located 1.5km away from Naoussa, this hotel offers luxurious accomodation with private terrace and view of the garden and the sea, starting from 200€ per night. Strong points: the location in front of the sea, the kind staff, the big pool. It’s my recommendation for a luxury stay in Paros!
10) Going back to Athens or Santorini (1 day)
You will have several choices to organize your return from Amorgos, Naxos or Paros.
- Take a ferry back to Santorini, then fly home directly. Depending on your flight’s departure time, you might have to leave the day before!
- Take a ferry to Athens, then go to the airport. You might also have to leave the Cyclades at the end of the day before, to be sure you won’t miss your flight.
- From Naxos and Paros, you can fly to Athens (only 40 minutes!) then take another flight to go back home.
If you are doing a 14 days itinerary in Greece, spend only 2 days in Naxos, Amorgos or Paros.
If you are having a 16 days trip to Greece, you can add 1 day in Athens. There, you can enjoy a 1-day cruise to the Saronic Islands. You can also add a day in Santorini, or in another Greek island!
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You’re traveling to Greece ? These articles will help you !
Discover all my articles about Greece: All my articles to help you plan your trip to Greece are listed there.
- The 20 Best Things to do in Greece – The Ultimate Bucket list!
- The 15 Best Things to do in Peloponnese – All the must-see attractions
Cyclades (Greek islands)
- The 15 Best Cyclades Islands to visit – With all the must-see attractions
- Itinerary: Greek Island Hopping routes – The best 2 weeks itinerary to visit the Cyclades
- Amorgos: The 8 best places to see
- Andros: The 7 must-see attractions and activities
- Naxos: Top 10 things to do
- Paros: The 10 best places to visit
- Santorini: The definitive guide
- Tinos: The 10 best things to do
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Discussion24 Comments
Hi, I really enjoyed your website and itinerary and hotel advice.
My only concern is only staying 1 night all throughout the Peloponesse-did you feel too rushed?
I’m planning almost the exact trip but from Delphi I might go to Meteora and then back to Athens for a flight to Santorini (partially so my husband can see Thermopylae (we know there’s not much there but a quick stop at the statue and to set foot there will be enough).
That being said…is that going to make the trip to Meteora even worth it?
I mean it looks stunning and we’ll be relaxing somewhat more on Santorini and Naxos afterwards for the 6 nights after that but just worried between the drive from Delphi to Meteora and then back to Athens the next day will be too much.
Would love your thoughts.
Thank you.
Hello Erin,
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy my articles about Greece.
If you want to visit Peloponnese, it’s maybe a bit of a rush, but you don’t have much choice. It’s a big part of Greece and all the best places to visit are scattered all over the region.
It’s the only way to see all the must-see attractions, but don’t worry, you won’t have to wake up too early or anything. It’s just that you need to change hotel each night and do a bit of driving. It’s still extremely enjoyable!
For Meteora, it’s 3 hours driving from Delphi and then 4 hours to go back to Athens. I think it will be a bit too much, but it’s up to you.
That’s why in this itinerary, I recommend to go to Thessaloniki to take the plane to Santorini, as it’s only at 2h40 by car from the Meteora. In your case, it’s not possible to do it that way?
Enjoy your 2 weeks trip to Greece, and don’t hesitate if you have other questions!
Hi Vincent,
Thank you so much for your quick response. I appreciate the feedback and am now thinking that we will hit Thermopylae actually on the way from Delphi to Meteora since it’s really not out of the way. Also, we’ll fly from Thessaloniki to Santorini rather than driving back to Athens like you suggest so I think that will be much easier. I’m glad to hear it’s still enjoyable and thankfully the distances aren’t that long in between places for the most part. Also, do you think 3 nights each on Santorini (staying in the Tholos community of Oia) and Naxos is a good combo for island time in mid-October?
Thanks again!
Erin
Hello Erin,
That’s perfect then!
Yes, 3 days in Santorini and 3 days in Naxos will be the best to enjoy both islands. If you rent a car there, you will have the time to do everything I talk about in this article and take some time to relax at the beach in Naxos.
Enjoy your trip to Greece!
We will be 2 couples and have the same question as above but will be traveling at the beginning of November.What can we expect water and air temperatures to be? Will all tourist activities be open? …Thanks,Denis
Hello Denis,
In November, you will have no problem doing the first part of this 2 weeks itinerary in Greece.
From Athens (step 1) to Thessaloniki (step 7), all sites will be open.
The climate is pleasant with an average of 18°, except for Meteora and Thessaloniki where it will be a bit cooler.
For the Cyclades, the average temperature is 19° but there is a lot of wind and you may have a few days of rain.
The water will also be too cold to swim.
An important note: in the Cyclades, the season ends in October, so there will be fewer ferries and some hotels and restaurants will be closed.
For activities, there are usually no boat trips at this time of year.
Enjoy your 2 weeks stay in Greece!
Hello! How much would this trip cost approximately? (Flights excluded)
Thank you!
Hello William,
The budget for this 2 week itinerary in Greece can vary from simple to triple or more depending on the period, the type of accommodation and the activities/visits you want to do.
You can easily calculate how much it would cost for your travel dates by clicking on the orange links or the green buttons in the article.
For example if you click on the Booking Cars button you can see how much a rental car costs.
If you click on the name of the hotels, you will also see the rate they charge.
For the archaeological sites (Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi etc.) the entrance fee is around 12€ for each.
And for other activities such as boat trips to Santorini for example, you can also see the rates by clicking on the green buttons in the article.
That will be the best way to be able to check how much your trip would cost! As it’s really impossible to give a generic estimate, considering everyone’s trip will be unique.
Have a nice trip to Greece!
My family of four (2 kids at age 11 and 13) plan to spend last two weeks in December, would you recommend the same itinerary? Thank you.
Hello James,
For this 2 weeks itinerary in Greece in December, you can follow all the steps until Thessaloniki.
But if you want to visit on December 24, 25 and 26, you will have to pay attention to the opening hours which may be different.
Some sites may also be closed (especially on the 25th).
On the other hand, for the second part in the Cyclades, it will not really be possible.
In winter, most hotels are closed as well as restaurants and stores. There is really nothing to do.
And the ferries between the islands do not run anymore or very rarely.
The best is to add a few days in mainland Greece.
For the islands, it is better to visit them between May and October.
Enjoy your stay in Greece!
Hi! Wondering what airline you flew from Thessaloniki to Santorini- was it direct or with a layover in Athens. We are going at the beginning of May.
Hello Delana,
In May, there are direct flights between Thessaloniki and Santorini on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with Volotea airline.
On the other days of the week, there are also flights but with a stopover in Athens. There are several companies that do this: Aegan, Olympic, Sky Express, Ryanair.
I advise you to look at all the flights available on Skyscanner
Enjoy your trip to Greece and the Cyclades!
Hello!
This guide has been amazing. I´m planning a similar trip and you have helped me a lot!
I´m just having a bit of trouble finding a Car Rental company that does not charge me for dropping off the car at a different location than the pick-up.
Do you have any advice to try to avoid that extra cost?
Thanks for everything.
Hello Mauricio,
Thank you very much! I’m glad that my 2 weeks itinerary in Greece helps you to prepare your trip.
Can you give me the exact dates for your car rental? Do you want to rent it in Athens and return it in Thessaloniki as well?
I can look into it.
Thank you.
Hello, I have a question about car rentals on the Cyclades islands. Do I rent and return one at each island, and not take the same one with me on the ferry with a drop off in another island or Athens?
Also I’m flipping your itinerary doing Naxos and Santorini first and not going all the way to Thessaloniki.
The car rental is what I can’t quite figure out. I don’t want one on Athens. Is it possible to wait to rent the car in Santorini and take it from there back to Athens airport ? Or rent different ones each island. Do the ferries go to the Pellopennese?
Hello Johann,
It’s not allowed to take the ferry with a rental car.
You will have to rent a car on each island.
Enjoy your trip in Greece!
Hello.
I used this itinerary to plan our 2 week vacation for our family of three to celebrate our son’s 21st birthday. We followed this exactly up until we left Kastriki. We decided to drive back to Athens and fly to Crete. I did all the driving and we didn’t mind the long drive back to Athens We stayed at hotels you recommended and saw most of the sites you mentioned.
All three of us agree, this was the best vacation EVER. We can honestly saw we saw Greece, not just Athens. We told a waiter in Athens what we were visiting and he said “Now, that’s how you see Greece” and said it was one of the best itineraries he has ever heard. Your advice was spot on and we loved every moment of it. We had some interresting drives since Waze and Google Maps liked to take us off the beaten path but we have wonderful memories from those drives too.
For anyone that is concerned about the amount of driving and moving hotels every night, we didn’t find it too much. There was never a day when we felt like we were always driving. There were some nights we didn’t want to bring our suitcase into the hotel so we just packed a change of clothes in our backpacks.
Thank you for taking the time to write in detail about this itinerary.
Thank you so much Amy! It was very kind of you to take the time to write a comment.
I’m really glad you had a great holiday in Greece following my itinerary.
(And yes, Google maps didn’t take me along the best roads sometimes either, but as you say, that’s part of the journey).
Thanks again and maybe we’ll see you soon for another destination!
Thank you so much for all this amazing information! I was wondering what your thoughts are of adding Crete and where would you add it to this itinerary?
Thank you, Stephanie.
You can add Crete to the beginning or end of this itinerary.
The easiest way would be to fly from Athens to Chania or Heraklion.
Depending on the season, there may also be flights to Crete from Santorini.
Crete is a beautiful island, and I loved my time there. However, I would advise you to spend at least a week there, as it’s a big place. And even then, you won’t have time to do everything.
You can find my articles on the island here if you want more information: Destination Crete.
Enjoy your trip to Greece!
Hi there! Thank you for this itinerary! Wondering where you would add Mykonos – I’d like to see that as well. We will have about 16 days
Thanks!
Hello Aman,
Thank you.
Glad my 2-week itinerary in Greece is helping you plan your trip.
You can go to Mykonos after Santorini, it’s the most convenient.
Enjoy your stay in Greece and the Cyclades!
Thanks for your work, research and advice Vincent.
We are hoping to go to Greece for 2 weeks in March (March school break). I know this isn’t high tourist season but are things still open?
Also, do you have any good resources for hiking in Greece? Sailing? Kayaking?
Thanks again.
Hi Laurie,
Thank you! I’m glad that my 2-week itinerary in Greece is helping you plan your trip.
For mainland Greece, in March, the main sites will be open in Athens and the Peloponnese, no problem.
However, things are different for the Greek islands. Most hotels and restaurants do not reopen until late April/early May.
It’s also complicated to get there because there are very few ferries departing from Athens or running between the islands. And the few that are running can be cancelled as there are higher chances of stormy weather during winter than on the summer months.
At this time of year, you also can’t enjoy the watersports, as it’s too cold.
To be honest, from November to the end of March, the Greek islands aren’t really suited for tourism. Personnally, I would rather focus on mainland Greece.
Have a great day and enjoy your trip to Greece!