Why this pairing works
Athens brings the ancient beginning, Mykonos adds whitewashed harbor life, Santorini delivers the caldera finale in Greece, and the Amalfi Coast closes the journey with Italian sea air and coastal time.
11 Days | Athens + Mykonos + Santorini + Amalfi Coast
A sunlit cross-Mediterranean Journey linking Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Italy's Amalfi Coast with small-group ease, coastal hotels, hosted dinners and unhurried island time.
Start with the feeling of the trip: Athens, island light, caldera evenings and an Italian coastal finale.
02See how the route crosses from Greece to the Amalfi Coast without turning into a logistics puzzle.
03Download the complete 15-page Journey Guide with all 11 days, transfers, highlights, inclusions and important pricing notes.
Mediterranean pairing
For travelers who want the Greek Isles and the Amalfi Coast in one thoughtfully linked experience, this journey keeps the route focused, the group personal and the essential connections coordinated.
Athens brings the ancient beginning, Mykonos adds whitewashed harbor life, Santorini delivers the caldera finale in Greece, and the Amalfi Coast closes the journey with Italian sea air and coastal time.
Flights, a ferry and coordinated transfers connect the four chapters. Guided experiences are balanced with free time to follow your own interests.
What makes this Journey different?
A thoughtfully paced small-group journey, hosted by a Tour Captain and shaped around the places that make this route memorable.
Limited to 16 guests and typically 6 to 10 travelers, so the experience stays personal.
A Now Journey Tour Captain helps connect the chapters, dinners, walks and local guide experiences.
Guided experiences and included sightseeing bring essential context to each destination.
Classic and Deluxe pricing paths let travelers choose the comfort level that fits them.
Ten breakfasts, four hosted dinners and a farewell aperitif are woven into the route.
Morning touring often gives way to afternoons at leisure, especially in the islands and on the coast.
Journey at a glance
The structure is simple: two nights in Athens, two in Mykonos, three in Santorini and three on Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Chapter 1
Arrival, Acropolis and Parthenon, a Discovery Walk and a hosted welcome dinner.
Chapter 2
Little Venice, Old Town, island atmosphere and a Now Journey dinner by the Aegean.
Chapter 3
Ferry onward for caldera views, Fira, volcanic wine country, leisure time and a Greek island rhythm.
Chapter 4
Fly onward to Italy for the Amalfi Coast, coastal village time, optional Capri and departure from Naples.
Printable Journey Guide & Itinerary
Download the full day-by-day Journey Guide covering Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and the Amalfi Coast.
Daily itinerary
Follow the journey from your Athens arrival through the Greek islands and on to the Amalfi Coast.

Chapter 1 | Days 1-2
Begin in the city that anchors the story of the Western world. Athens gives the Journey its ancient opening before the islands and Italy's coast unfold.
Today the Journey rises into the heart of classical Greece. With expert local guiding, climb into the story of the Acropolis and Parthenon, where marble, myth and democracy still feel present above the modern city.
Today's highlights include:

Chapter 2 | Days 3-4
Fly to Mykonos and trade Athens' ancient stone for whitewashed alleys, harbor light and the easy rhythm of the Aegean.
After the short flight from Athens, Mykonos opens in flashes of blue doors, whitewashed lanes and sea air. Follow your Tour Captain into Old Town and Little Venice, where island glamour meets harbor views, hidden corners and a hosted Mykonos dinner.
Today's highlights include:

Chapter 3 | Days 5-7
The Journey deepens in Santorini with volcanic drama, cliffside villages and time to let the island breathe.
Santorini is more than a view; it is an island shaped by fire, sea and village life above the caldera. Today brings the island into focus through Oia, Fira and the distinctive flavors of volcanic wine country.
Today's highlights include:

Chapter 4 | Days 8-11
Fly from Santorini to the Naples area and close the Journey with coastal Italy: Sorrento, lemon groves, sea air, Capri possibilities and the easy pleasure of the Amalfi Coast.
Southern Italy changes the tempo. From Sorrento, the coast invites lemon-scented streets, sea views and an unhurried rhythm that makes la dolce vita feel earned. Your Tour Captain will help shape the day around the best coastal possibilities.
Today's highlights include:
Enjoy a flexible day on the Amalfi Coast, or choose an optional Capri experience when weather, availability and local operating conditions allow. Your Tour Captain can help you consider the day’s possibilities.
Today's highlights include:
Ask a Journey Designer about extending your time in Italy after the tour.
What's included
The essential accommodations, hosting, experiences and connections are organized for you, with separately charged items shown clearly.
Ten breakfasts plus five Now Journey-style dining events: four dinners and one farewell aperitif.
Local cuisine with premium wine and cocktails during select included dining events.
Classic and Deluxe hotel paths with upgrade options where available.
Airport arrival transfer is included; departure transfer from the Amalfi Coast to Naples Airport is optional.
Hotel collections
Choose between comfortable, well-located Classic properties and elevated Deluxe stays. Both hotel collections follow the same itinerary.

Deluxe examples include Academias Hotel, Hotel Grande Bretagne or similar. Classic hotels are well-located 3-star-plus stays.

Island hotels are selected for location, comfort and access to the Old Town and Aegean atmosphere.

Caldera-facing or island-character stays are requested where available by chosen hotel category.

Sorrento and coast hotels provide the Italian finale, with view and room upgrades available by request.
Hotel room assignments and exact properties may vary by departure and collection. Your Trip Specialist can customize room category or view requests where available.
Dates & prices
Prices are per person in US dollars, based on double occupancy. A $700 nonrefundable deposit per person and required $1,430 on-tour airfare are due at booking. International airfare is not included. Deposits are transferable for up to two years under the stated booking terms; on-tour airfare is nonrefundable. Private-room pricing is available on request.
Upcoming 2026 departures begin in August. Ask a Journey Designer to confirm your preferred date.
The 2027 schedule repeats the strongest spring, summer and early-fall windows across Greece and Southern Italy.
Required on-tour airfare is $1,430 per person, due at booking with the $700 deposit. International airfare remains separate.
Is this Journey right for you?
The most rewarding journeys begin with an honest sense of pace, mobility and travel style.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions travelers most often ask before choosing this journey.
The Journey begins in Athens, Greece, with an included arrival transfer after customs.
The Journey ends on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Optional departure transfer to Naples Airport is listed at $165 per person, based on two guests.
The tour is limited to 16 guests and typically travels with 6 to 10 travelers.
The route uses on-tour flights, with required on-tour airfare listed separately at $1,430 per person due at booking.
Most sightseeing is leisurely, often averaging 45 to 90 minutes of walking per day, with uneven historic streets and island terrain possible.
The page presents Deluxe and Classic hotel collections, with room, view and category upgrades available where possible.
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