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🌊The Ultimate 1-Week Greece Trip Itinerary (With Local Food + Costs in AED)

Dreaming of dazzling blue waters, ancient history, and delicious Mediterranean cuisine? Greece has it all. This 7-day Greece trip itinerary is perfect for first-time travellers—it covers Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos, complete with costs in AED, local food suggestions, transport hacks, and insider tips.

🧳 Total Budget for 1 Week in Greece (Per Person)

CategoryEstimated Cost (AED)
Flights (UAE → Athens return)1,800 – 2,500
Hotels (7 nights)1,800 – 3,000
Ferries + Transport400 – 600
Food (local restaurants)700 – 1,000
Activities400 – 700
Total Estimated Cost5,100 – 7,800 AED

🏛️ Day 1: Arrive in Athens – Explore Plaka & Monastiraki

✨ What to Do

  • Stroll through Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood.
  • Visit Monastiraki Square for street markets.
  • Take in sunset views from Areopagus Hill (free!).

🍽️ Local Food to Try

  • Souvlaki (AED 10–15)
  • Loukoumades (Greek donuts – AED 12)

💰 Daily Budget: 150–220 AED

🏛️ Day 2: Acropolis Day

✨ Must-Visit

  • Acropolis & Parthenon
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Anafiotika hidden alleys

🎟️ Costs

  • Acropolis Ticket: AED 70
  • Museum: AED 45

🍽️ Eat This

  • Moussaka (AED 30–40)
  • Greek salad (AED 20–25)

💰 Daily Budget: 180–250 AED

🌅 Day 3: Ferry to Santorini – Caldera Views

🚢 Travel

  • Ferry Athens → Santorini: AED 150–220

🏨 Check In

Stay in Fira or Oia depending on your budget.

🍽️ Local Santorini Food

  • Tomatokeftedes (Tomato fritters) – AED 20
  • Santorini white wine – AED 25–35 per glass

💰 Daily Budget: 220–300 AED

🌄 Day 4: Oia, Beaches & Sunset Cruise

✨ Things to Do

  • Wander Oia village
  • Spend time at Red Beach
  • Optional sunset cruise with dinner (AED 220–300)

🍽️ Must-Try

  • Fresh seafood platter (AED 60–90)

💰 Daily Budget: 250–400 AED

🏖️ Day 5: Ferry to Mykonos – Beach Day

🚢 Travel

  • Ferry Santorini → Mykonos: AED 120–180

✨ Explore

  • Paradise Beach
  • Little Venice

🍽️ Try These

  • Kleftiko (slow-cooked lamb) – AED 35–45
  • Baklava – AED 10–15

💰 Daily Budget: 220–300 AED

🌙 Day 6: Mykonos Town & Windmills

✨ Must-Do

  • Photo stop at Famous Windmills
  • Explore Mykonos Town
  • Optional beach club visit (cost varies)

🍽️ Popular Foods

  • Gyro wrap – AED 12–20
  • Greek frappe – AED 10–12

💰 Daily Budget: 180–260 AED

✈️ Day 7: Return to Athens & Fly Back

✨ Wrap Up

Spend your final hours shopping in Athens before flying back.

💰 Daily Budget: 120–180 AED

📌 Best Time to Visit Greece

  • April – June (Perfect weather)
  • September – October (Less crowded & cheaper)