Greek Islands 2-Week Backpacking Itinerary #2 Check out the beautiful historical sites, like the Acropolis, as well as the fun cafe culture and nightlife.

You can finish your trip with a 2-3 day Athens itinerary. Amorgos is known for its monasteries and mountains. Andros is North of Mykonos, and known for its hiking trails. If you have more time to backpack the Cyclades Islands, consider adding a couple of lesser-known islands to your itinerary too. It’s often difficult to choose between Santorini and Mykonos, but you can always do both! From Santorini, you can work your way North towards Athens via Ios, Paros and/or Naxos, and Mykonos. You can reach Santorini with a quick flight, or an 8-hour ferry from Athens if you’re not constrained for time. I suggest either starting or ending your trip staying on Santorini, the Cyclades’ farthest island.

The Cyclades are made up of thousands of islands, and it would be impossible to see them all in one trip! This is a great itinerary route if you want to see Greece’s classic highlights. For this Greece travel itinerary, I suggest at least 2 weeks.

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