Day 116:00
Plaka
Begin the honeymoon with an easy afternoon through Athens' historic center, colorful lanes, small shops and traditional Greek tavernas.
$100All day
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Romantic Greece Honeymoon: Athens, Santorini & Naxos.
A romantic 7-day Greece honeymoon combining ancient Athens, Santorini sunsets and the relaxed beaches of Naxos, designed for two travelers with a total land budget of around $4,000.
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A romantic 7-day Greece honeymoon combining ancient Athens, Santorini sunsets and the relaxed beaches of Naxos, designed for two travelers with a total land budget of around $4,000.
Day by day
Itinerary.
Day 208:30
Acropolis of Athens
Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon together before walking toward the historic neighborhoods below.
$70Typically daytime hours; seasonal schedules apply
Day 218:30
Mount Lycabettus
Finish your Athens stay with panoramic sunset views across the city toward the Acropolis and Aegean Sea.
$30All day
Day 316:00
Imerovigli
Travel to Santorini and settle into Imerovigli, known for dramatic caldera views and a quieter romantic atmosphere than central Oia.
$100All day
Day 409:30
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Discover the remains of Santorini's ancient Bronze Age settlement before spending the afternoon exploring the volcanic coast.
$40Seasonal daytime hours
Day 414:30
Santorini Caldera Cruise
Make this the honeymoon splurge: sail through the Santorini caldera with swimming stops, dinner and sunset views from the Aegean.
$250-$320Afternoon and sunset departures
Day 508:00
Oia
Walk through Santorini's iconic whitewashed village, blue-domed churches and cliffside viewpoints.
$50All day
Day 518:30
Portara of Naxos
Take the ferry to Naxos and spend your first evening walking through Chora before watching sunset beside the famous ancient Portara.
$80All day
Day 610:00
Agios Prokopios Beach
Enjoy a slow honeymoon morning on one of Naxos' long sandy beaches with clear Aegean water and relaxed beachfront tavernas.
$80All day
Day 616:00
Halki Village
Escape the coast for an afternoon in the traditional villages of inland Naxos, with stone lanes, cafes, olive groves and local products.
$100All day
Day 709:00
Agia Anna Beach
Finish the honeymoon with a relaxed breakfast and final swim beside the Aegean before beginning the return journey.
$50All day
Visual diary
Gallery.
Field notes
Travel tips.
Budget is approximately $4,000 total for two travelers and excludes international flights to Greece.
Travel in May, June, September or early October for better hotel prices and fewer crowds.
Spend more on one romantic Santorini experience rather than booking an expensive caldera hotel every night.
Stay in Imerovigli or Firostefani instead of central Oia for better-value Santorini accommodation.
Book Santorini accommodation and sunset activities several months ahead.
Use ferries between the Cycladic islands and compare the Athens-Santorini ferry price with a domestic flight.
Keep Naxos in the itinerary because accommodation, restaurants and beaches generally offer better value than Santorini.
Reserve around $200-$300 of your overall spending money as a contingency if possible.
Packing list
Carry smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Smart casual honeymoon outfits
- Swimwear
- Light linen clothing
- Light evening jacket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Portable charger
- Small day bag
- Reusable water bottle
- Travel adapter
- Beach sandals
Where to eat
Restaurants.
Plaka rooftop dinner
Greek Mediterranean / $$
Santorini caldera-view dinner
Greek Seafood / $$$
Naxos seaside taverna
Cycladic Greek / $$
Where to stay
Hotels.
Athens boutique hotel near Plaka
Romantic Boutique
$160-$200
Imerovigli caldera-view boutique stay
Honeymoon / Caldera View
$250-$350
Naxos beachfront boutique hotel
Beach Boutique
$150-$220
Route map
Board stops.
11 mapped stops
1
Plaka
Athens, Greece
2
Acropolis of Athens
Athens, Greece
3
Mount Lycabettus
Athens, Greece
4
Imerovigli
Santorini, Greece
+7 more stops in this board.