The Best Ever 5 Days in Greece Itinerary

Are you looking to spend 5 days in Greece? Then, I’ve got the perfect itinerary for you! While 5 days may not be the longest time to visit Greece, it will allow you to get a taste for Greece’s amazing history and do some island hopping too. Greece is such a beautiful country to visit especially if you’re into delicious food, water activities, and strolling through pretty white-washed streets. Whether it’s your first time visiting Greece or you’ve been before, you will get inspiration on how to spend 5 days in Greece with this comprehensive post.

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Quick Facts before visiting Greece:

💱Currency: Euros €

💶 Budget for a trip to Greece: The average daily cost for a trip to Greece is $183 a night for both food and accommodation. If you want to save money skip the touristy places like Santorini and Mykonos, and go to cheaper lesser-known Greek islands like Kimolos, Tinos, or Paros.

💜 Is tipping required in Greece? Tipping in customary in Greece and you should plan to tip between 10-15%.

☀️ Best time to Visit: The season for Islands in Greece typically starts after Easter at the end of April and closes in October. The most ideal time to visit is right before or after the peak season of summer. June or September would be great!

🏥 Travel Insurance in Greece: I recommend SafetyWing which will cover you in case of trip cancellations or any accidents during your travels.

Is 5 Days Enough to Visit Greece?

While five days in Greece may feel short considering how many beautiful islands there are, it’s certainly possible to do so, especially if you focus on specific regions or islands. In 5 days, I’d pick 1 to 2 bases to stay in and do a day trip to a nearby island. My favorite itinerary is starting in Athens then heading to Milos and doing. a day trip to Kimolos, a lesser known island. I also loved Paros and that would be my second choice for a 5 day Greece Itinerary. However, it’s ultimately up to you and your preferences which route you choose!

10 Best 5 day Greece Itinerary Ideas

This will cover the best places to visit in Greece. These itineraries will help give you ideas of how to spend 5 days in Greece.

1. Athens, Milos, and Kimolos

2. Athens & Santorini

3. Athens, Mykonos, & Delos

4. Athens, Crete, & Knossos

5. Athens, Rhodes, & Lindos

6. Athens, Meteora, & Thessaloniki

7. Santorini & Naxos

8. Athens, Corfu & Paxos

9. Athens, Antiparos, & Paros

10. Athens, Hydra & Spetses

Athens, Milos, Kimolos 5 Days in Greece Itinerary

My favorite 5 day Greece Itinerary would be a trip to Athens, Milos, and Kimolos! This itinerary is also perfect if you want to visit Greece on a budget. I also traveled to Greece solo using this exact itinerary! So, we’ll go into the details of what you’d do here in 5 days.

Day 1: Athens

On your first day in Greece, you’ll likely arrive into Athens which is part of mainland Greece and it’s one of the largest cities in Greece! There are so many must-see attractions in Athens. Being the capital city of Greece, it is a no-brainer to visit. Athens is a city full of ancient history and a popular destination for those visiting Greece.

✈️ How to get there: You can get to Athens by flying into Athens International Airport or arriving by ferry at one of the city’s ports. Most major cities will have a direct flight into Athens.

⏳How Long to Spend There? I spent 2 nights but got in very late the first night. I think you could definitely see many of the highlights including the archaeological sites in just one day. Of course, if you have more time you can spend a great 2 full days here.

🏨 Where to Stay in Athens:

La Divina Hotel seriously has the best location in Athens. It’s situated in the charming neighborhood of Thiseio. Right out of the hotel, you could find so many cute cafes. I was a short walk to Monastiraki, Hadrian’s Library, the Agora of Athens, and more! The rooms were elegant and had huge windows!

I’m Mudassar of Jou Jou Travels, a London based travel blogger. I’m addicted to travel, finding the most undiscovered and colorful places. Follow my adventures here and I will be sure to keep you informed about the best places to travel as a female solo traveler. Thanks so much for stopping by!