Travel Itinerary For A 10-day Trip To Greece
Tiffany Jao
08/14/2021
8 min read
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- Days 1 -3: Athens
- Day 4-6: Thessaloniki
- Day 7-9: Mykonos Beach Town
- Day 10: Nafplio
ATHENS
Named after the Greek Goddess Athena, Athens is an authentic boiling pot of diverse culture, tradition, and cuisines that span three continents.
A 3 days Athens tour is perfect for you. Explore the famous Acropolis of Athens and the temple of Zeus in this old, timeless city. Enjoy explosive Moussaka and other mouth-watering cuisines spanning three continents in Vari or take a leisurely swim in the tranquil Yabanaki beach.
Athens is a city full of history, culture, sun, and fun, perfect for any tourist excursion.
FUN THINGS TO DO IN ATHENS
Athens, the heartbeat of the nation, has lots of fun stuff to do. Here are a few of them.
1. Take a tour
2. Enjoy exotic cuisines
Greece has a mind-boggling array of palate tempting delectable cuisines available.
Enjoy a platter of traditional crusty Pita dipped into authentic Greek Taramasalata, steamy tomato keftedes, or perfectly baked Moussaka in the many Athen restaurants serving traditional and international cuisines.
Visit Athens and take a glimpse of the past.
REASONS WHY YOU CAN'T MISS ATHENS IN GREECE
THESSALONIKI
FUN THINGS TO DO IN THESSALONIKI
1. Hiking
2. Take a Historical Tour
REASONS WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THESSALONIKI IN GREECE
MYKONOS BEACH TOWN
EXCITING THINGS TO DO IN MYKONOS
1. Hit the Beach
2. Day Trips
REASONS WHY YOU CAN'T MISS MYKONOS IN GREECE
NAFPLIO
Visit Nafplio is the most beautiful seaside port city in Greece.
Named after the son of Poseidon, the Greek God of water, this city offers a treasure of sights and sounds enough to excite any tourist.
Take 2 days to immerse yourself in the culture of Nafplio, a seaside town in Peloponnese hugging the Argolic gulf. Visit the Palamadi castle, the great theatre of Epidaurus, and enjoy gourmet meals in Pidalio Mezedopoleio. Bike through the 7 villages of Nafplio and sail the sea.
Naflipo has been voted the best city by culture trip and is a famous lovers destination.
FUN THINGS TO DO IN NAFPLIO
Nafplio is a seaside town that is both vibrant and quaint that offers different fun activities for you.
1. Day Trip
2. Beach
REASONS WHY YOU CAN'T MISS NAFPLIO IN GREECE
Nafplio is a beautiful city surrounded by breathtaking historical sites, beautiful beaches, and a charming city center.
Stroll the city, enjoy bike rides to the beautiful surrounding hills. Visit the Nafplio museum, the war museum, and the Komboloi stadium. Partake to great food and wine not found anywhere else.
Nafplio, the first Greek capital, must feature in your tour because of all the goodies it has to offer.
WHAT IS THE COST OF A 10-DAY TRIP TO GREECE
A 10 day trip to Greece may cost an average of $260 to $1700. If you’re a backpacker, it could cost you around $540. A more luxury-oriented tourist would spend about $2560 to $2860.
It depends on your preferred accommodation, fun activities, types of meals, and mode of transport you use.
If you’re a budget traveler, sleeping in hostels, eating Greek fast food, using ferries, and other forms of public transport will ultimately cut down on your expenses.
Here is a breakdown of a shoestring budget for a 10-day trip to Greece.
Accommodation
Transportation
Drinks
Food
TOTAL
Daily 10 Days
$ 15 – 45 $ 150 – 450
$ 0 – 50 $ 0 – 500
$ 0 – 20 $ 0 – 200
$ 11 – 55 $ 110 – 550
$ 26 – 170 $ 260 – 1700
If you’re a backpacker seeking to explore the magical country of Greece, here is a 10 day budget for you.
Accommodation
Food
Drinks
Activities
TOTAL
Daily 10 Days
$ 12 $ 120
$ 18 $ 180
$ 12 $ 120
$ 12 $ 120
$ 54 $ 540
If you want to enjoy the finer things in Greece, here is a perfect budget for you.
Accommodation
Transportation
Drinks
Food
Activities
TOTAL
Daily 10 Days
$ 60 – 90 $ 600 – 900
$ 50 $ 500
$ 36 $ 360
$ 60 $ 600
$ 50 $ 500
$ 256 – 286 $ 2560 – 2860
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GREECE
Greece is a favorite tourist haven and knowing the best time to visit is the difference between having a blast or having a mediocre experience.
High season (June to August)
Mid-June to Mid September is the high tourist season, with thousands of tourists flocking Greece.
The summer season in Greece has high temperatures with hot, dry days and cooler nights.
During the high seasons, prices are high, beaches are full, the nightlife is bustling, and ferries are fully operational.
Low season (November to March)
This season is perfect for skiing and other mountain-related activities.
During low season prices and tourist numbers are low, perfect for budget tourists.
Unfortunately, ferries, historical sites, and some resorts may be closed.