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Greek Islands for Solo Travelers: Crete & Santorini

9 days  |  12 days with Rome extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $208 CAD

Group size
14–20 travelers
Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars

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Activity level

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Special Event Spotlight

From December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2026, the Jubilee—a major Catholic celebration—will take place in Rome. On some departure dates during this time, tour itineraries may be modified to accommodate for events taking place in the city. Click here for more information.

Explore the best of the Greek Islands alongside fellow solo travelers.

In Greece, you don’t just visit ancient ruins. You step back into the world of Zeus and Athena. And dinner at a taverna is more than a daily activity. It’s a chance to mix and mingle with friendly locals while practicing your Greek. (Yamas, which means cheers, will get you far!) As you hop from archaeological treasures in Athens to Crete and over to sunsets on Santorini, you and your group of like-minded solo travelers will find that the best sunset is the one enjoyed with a glass of assyrtiko in hand and new friends at the table. Not ready to leave? We wouldn’t want to, either. Experience the Italian art of dolce far niente—the sweetness of doing nothing. Take advantage of our two-day Rome extension and take your time over a frothy cappuccino.

Your tour package includes

  • 7 nights in a private room at handpicked hotels
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 4 dinners with beer or wine
  • 1 wine tasting
  • 3 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach
  • 1 ferry transfer
  • 2 on-tour flights

Included highlights

  • Acropolis
  • Parthenon
  • Ruins of Knossos
  • Santorini wine tasting
  • Oia village visit
  • Akrotiri excavations
  • Village of Pyrgos

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Athens today.

Athens

Day 2: Arrival in Athens

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Greece! Settle into your hotel. Then, gather with your Tour Director and fellow solo group members. You’ll get to know each other at a mixer before enjoying a welcome dinner, served with beer or wine.  

Reviews

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Greece Solo trip

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Sandy , travelled in May 2025

Overall, the tour was great! Our tour director, Fani, was kind, patient and a wonderful guide! The first hotel we stayed at in Athens was located in a very sketchy area. It was not centrally located and a bit scary to walk around. There was no fine dining nearby other than the...

Such a great decision: trust in the SOLO tour

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Claudia, travelled in May 2025

I wanted to experience Greece, especially Santorini, and kept running across EF and with all the great reviews and the fact I would have my own hotel rooms, I booked the Solo EF tour. This experience of meeting new friends and visiting a beautiful country with surprisingly great...

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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad your first Solo EF tour to Greece was everything you hoped for—and more. It’s...

Trip to Athens, Crete and Santorini

4 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Charles (David), travelled in May 2025

I enjoyed this trip quite a bit. Our tour guide, Aspasia, was fantastic. She was very detail oriented and made sure everyone knew exactly what was happening and when. I am not a fan of the airplane trips during the tour (Athens to Crete and Santorini to Athens) but I was aware...

Greece great company and great tour

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Mary Jane, travelled in Apr 2025

Very gracious, competent and well organized tour Director. Emmie gave personal attention to everyone, advice on enjoying and navigating Athens, Crete and Santorini. She was clear in her directions for meeting the bus and helped get us easily through the airports. All of us...

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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback—we’re so glad to hear that you had a meaningful and exciting experience on...

First Solo Tour

5 out of 5 stars

5th-time traveler Anonymous, travelled in Apr 2025

This tour was perfect for me traveling alone for the first time at 79. Emmie was an excellent tour director in every way and I loved having the extra support and attention I felt with her on my 20th GoAhead tour!

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Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We are so happy to hear that this tour was a perfect fit for your first solo travel...

Great time

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Christina, travelled in Apr 2025

When I book this tour, I was very nervous. I had never been overseas before, but once I met the others, it was like I’ve known them my whole life. We had such a wonderful time. The tour was very informative. The tour director was was great and she was very caring. I had a...

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Athens - Brown Acropol

This cosmopolitan hotel is located in Athen's Omonia Square. Guests enjoy high-end rooms, rooftop restaurant with spectacular views and jacuzzis. Nearby you'll find the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Agora of...

Santorini - Mar 'n' Mar Crown Hotel and Suites

This sophisticated hotel is located in Kamari, a seaside village on Santorini. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, views of the Aegean Sea, and a spa lounge. Nearby, you’ll find Kamari Beach, a shopping center, and Ancient Thera.

Crete - Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

This luxe hotel is located in Heraklion on the island of Crete. Guests enjoy restaurants, the outdoor pool, and a spa. Nearby, you’ll find Lions Square, Ammoudara Beach, and various shops and restaurants.

Rome - Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio

This historic hotel is located in central Rome. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar and lounge, and fitness area. Nearby, you’ll find the train station, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, and the National Roman Museum.

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Flights

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