Self-drive route
Greece & the Islands
Duration
10-14 Days
Route
Athens → Crete
Style
Self-drive, expert-designed
Pricing
One flat service fee
Overview
Greece is where ancient history meets island paradise. Drive through the Peloponnese's olive groves and ancient ruins, then hop on ferries to the dazzling Cycladic islands: Santorini's sunsets, Mykonos' energy, and Crete's wild beauty. This route blends culture, adventure, and relaxation in the cradle of civilisation.
Route highlights
- Athens' Acropolis & ancient ruins
- Santorini's iconic blue domes & sunsets
- Mykonos nightlife & beaches
- Crete's Samariá Gorge & cuisine
- Peloponnese coastal drives
- Nafplio, Greece's most romantic town
- Ancient Olympia & Mycenae
- Crystal-clear Aegean waters
Day by day
A suggested rhythm for this route. We adjust every stop, drive time and overnight to suit how you like to travel.
Days 1-2
Athens. Acropolis, Plaka, Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
Day 3
Drive to Nafplio. Venetian fortress, charming old town
Day 4
Ancient sites. Mycenae, Epidaurus theatre
Day 5
Peloponnese coast. Monemvasia, seaside villages
Days 6-7
Ferry to Santorini. Oia sunset, caldera views, wine tasting
Days 8-9
Mykonos. Beaches, Little Venice, island hopping
Days 10-11
Crete. Heraklion, Knossos palace, Samariá Gorge
The companion app
Your whole trip in one app
Rental voucher, hotel confirmations, pre-located parking garages and one-tap handoff to Google Maps or Waze. Everything for this route lives in the Easy Escape companion app, available only to Easy Escape travelers. From the moment you land, the next step is always one tap away.
No obligation. One flat service fee.