11 Days | Athens + Mykonos + Santorini + Amalfi Coast

Greek Isles & Italy's 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.

  • Typically 6 to 10 guests
  • Max 16
  • Tour Captain hosted
  • Classic and Deluxe hotel paths
  • No big buses

Mediterranean pairing

Greek island light, Italian coastal finale.

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.

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.

How it travels

Flights, a ferry and coordinated transfers connect the four chapters. Guided experiences are balanced with free time to follow your own interests.

11 DaysCoastal pace
Athens to AmalfiRoute
6-10 TypicalMax 16
Classic + DeluxeHotel paths
15 Meals10 breakfasts + 5 events
From $8,779Classic per person

What makes this Journey different?

Two beloved coastlines without the cruise-ship blur.

A thoughtfully paced small-group journey, hosted by a Tour Captain and shaped around the places that make this route memorable.

True small group

Limited to 16 guests and typically 6 to 10 travelers, so the experience stays personal.

Hosted beginning to end

A Now Journey Tour Captain helps connect the chapters, dinners, walks and local guide experiences.

Thoughtful sightseeing

Guided experiences and included sightseeing bring essential context to each destination.

Hotel choice

Classic and Deluxe pricing paths let travelers choose the comfort level that fits them.

Hosted dining moments

Ten breakfasts, four hosted dinners and a farewell aperitif are woven into the route.

Balanced days

Morning touring often gives way to afternoons at leisure, especially in the islands and on the coast.

Journey at a glance

Four chapters across the Mediterranean.

The structure is simple: two nights in Athens, two in Mykonos, three in Santorini and three on Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Chapter 1

Athens

Arrival, Acropolis and Parthenon, a Discovery Walk and a hosted welcome dinner.

Chapter 2

Mykonos

Little Venice, Old Town, island atmosphere and a Now Journey dinner by the Aegean.

Chapter 3

Santorini

Ferry onward for caldera views, Fira, volcanic wine country, leisure time and a Greek island rhythm.

Chapter 4

Amalfi Coast

Fly onward to Italy for the Amalfi Coast, coastal village time, optional Capri and departure from Naples.

Printable Journey Guide & Itinerary

Take the journey guide with you.

Download the full day-by-day Journey Guide covering Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and the Amalfi Coast.

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Daily itinerary

Eleven days, day by day.

Follow the journey from your Athens arrival through the Greek islands and on to the Amalfi Coast.

Greek island architecture and sea

Chapter 1 | Days 1-2

Athens

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.

  • Day 1: Athens arrival, included meet-and-greet transfer, hotel check-in, Discovery Walk and welcome dinner.
  • Day 2: Athens Today's AdventureAncient Athens & The Acropolis

    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:

    • Guided Acropolis and Parthenon experience
    • Ancient Athens context with a local expert
    • Afternoon leisure for cafes, museums or neighborhood wandering
Aegean island village

Chapter 2 | Days 3-4

Mykonos

Fly to Mykonos and trade Athens' ancient stone for whitewashed alleys, harbor light and the easy rhythm of the Aegean.

  • Day 3: Mykonos Today's AdventureLittle Venice & Mykonos Secrets

    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:

    • Flight to Mykonos and hotel check-in
    • Old Town and Little Venice Discovery Walk
    • Hosted dinner by the Aegean
  • Day 4: Island time with options for beaches, cafes, shopping, photography and relaxed exploration.
Santorini caldera village

Chapter 3 | Days 5-7

Santorini

The Journey deepens in Santorini with volcanic drama, cliffside villages and time to let the island breathe.

  • Day 5: Ferry to Santorini, hotel check-in, Discovery Walk through Thera and hosted Santorini dinner.
  • Day 6: Santorini Today's AdventureSantorini's Volcanic Beauty

    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:

    • Caldera views and guided island context
    • Oia and Fira, Santorini's iconic cliffside villages
    • Volcanic wine tasting and island atmosphere
  • Day 7: Leisure day for pool, village wandering, shopping, views or optional island experiences.
Italy's Amalfi Coast

Chapter 4 | Days 8-11

Italy's Amalfi Coast

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.

  • Day 8: Santorini to Naples-area flight connection, included transfer to the coast, Discovery Walk and welcome dinner.
  • Day 9: Amalfi Coast Today's AdventureThe Amalfi Coast & La Dolce Vita

    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:

    • Sorrento and Amalfi Coast atmosphere
    • Time for coastal villages, views and relaxed discovery
    • Tour Captain guidance for the best use of the day
  • Day 10: Amalfi Coast leisure or optional Capri Today's AdventureOptional Capri Experience

    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:

    • Optional Capri experience when weather, availability and local conditions allow
    • Independent coastal time if you do not select the optional excursion
    • Final Mediterranean moments before departure day
  • Day 11: Breakfast and departure. Optional transfer to Naples Airport is listed at $165 per person, based on two guests.

Ask a Journey Designer about extending your time in Italy after the tour.

What's included

The details are handled.

The essential accommodations, hosting, experiences and connections are organized for you, with separately charged items shown clearly.

15 meals

Ten breakfasts plus five Now Journey-style dining events: four dinners and one farewell aperitif.

Premium beverages

Local cuisine with premium wine and cocktails during select included dining events.

Hotels

Classic and Deluxe hotel paths with upgrade options where available.

Transfers

Airport arrival transfer is included; departure transfer from the Amalfi Coast to Naples Airport is optional.

Hotel collections

Choose Classic or Deluxe.

Choose between comfortable, well-located Classic properties and elevated Deluxe stays. Both hotel collections follow the same itinerary.

Athens and Greek Isles hotel setting

Athens

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

Mykonos hotel setting

Mykonos

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

Santorini hotel setting

Santorini

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

Amalfi Coast hotel setting

Amalfi Coast

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

2026 and 2027 departures.

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.

2026 departures Deluxe and Classic pricing

Upcoming 2026 departures begin in August. Ask a Journey Designer to confirm your preferred date.

Aug 11-21
Deluxe: $11,579
Classic: $8,979
Summer in the MedInquire here
Sep 13-23
Deluxe: $11,579
Classic: $10,479
Harvest seasonInquire here
Sep 20-30
Deluxe: $10,779
Classic: $8,779
Harvest seasonInquire here
Oct 4-14
Deluxe: $10,779
Classic: $8,779
October warmthInquire here
2027 departures Deluxe and Classic pricing

The 2027 schedule repeats the strongest spring, summer and early-fall windows across Greece and Southern Italy.

May 15-25
Deluxe: $10,979
Classic: $8,779
Near perfect MayInquire here
Jun 10-20
Deluxe: $10,979
Classic: $8,779
Early summerInquire here
Jul 5-15
Deluxe: $10,979
Classic: $8,779
Summer in the MedInquire here
Aug 12-22
Deluxe: $10,979
Classic: $8,779
Summer in the MedInquire here
Sep 14-24
Deluxe: $10,979
Classic: $8,779
Harvest seasonInquire here
Sep 21-Oct 1
Deluxe: $10,979
Classic: $8,779
Harvest seasonInquire here
Oct 5-15
Deluxe: $10,779
Classic: $8,779
October warmthInquire here

On-tour airfare, clarified

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?

Is this travel rhythm right for you?

The most rewarding journeys begin with an honest sense of pace, mobility and travel style.

Right for you if...

  • You want Greece and the Amalfi Coast in one cohesive Journey.
  • You like ancient history, island villages, coastal beauty and excellent meals.
  • You prefer small groups and a Tour Captain over big-bus touring.
  • You want enough leisure time to actually enjoy each place.

Not ideal if...

  • You want to avoid all on-tour flights.
  • You prefer to stay in one hotel for the whole trip.
  • You want a cruise-style itinerary with many brief port stops.
  • You need a very low-walking itinerary with no uneven streets or stairs.

Frequently asked questions

Helpful details before you choose.

Straight answers to the questions travelers most often ask before choosing this journey.

Where does the Journey begin?

The Journey begins in Athens, Greece, with an included arrival transfer after customs.

Where does it end?

The Journey ends on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Optional departure transfer to Naples Airport is listed at $165 per person, based on two guests.

How many guests are on tour?

The tour is limited to 16 guests and typically travels with 6 to 10 travelers.

Are on-tour flights included?

The route uses on-tour flights, with required on-tour airfare listed separately at $1,430 per person due at booking.

How active is the tour?

Most sightseeing is leisurely, often averaging 45 to 90 minutes of walking per day, with uneven historic streets and island terrain possible.

What are the hotel options?

The page presents Deluxe and Classic hotel collections, with room, view and category upgrades available where possible.

Ready to begin?

Ready for island light and an Italian finale?

Tell us how you like to travel. A Journey Designer will help you choose the right date, hotel collection and personal touches.

No obligation. Just a conversation about your Journey.